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Which US city is the home of the 'Liberty Bell'? | The Liberty Bell Virtual Tour of Historic Philadelphia The Liberty Bell Tradition tells of a chime that changed the world on July 8, 1776, with the Liberty Bell ringing out from the tower of Independence Hall summoning the citizens of Philadelphia to hear the first public reading of the Declaration of Independence by Colonel John Nixon. The Pennsylvania Assembly ordered the Bell in 1751 to commemorate the 50-year anniversary of William Penn's 1701 Charter of Privileges , Pennsylvania's original Constitution. It speaks of the rights and freedoms valued by people the world over. Particularly forward thinking were Penn's ideas on religious freedom, his liberal stance on Native American rights, and his inclusion of citizens in enacting laws. The Liberty Bell gained iconic importance when abolitionists in their efforts to put an end to slavery throughout America adopted it as a symbol. As the Bell was created to commemorate the golden anniversary of Penn's Charter, the quotation "Proclaim Liberty throughout all the land unto all the inhabitants thereof," from Leviticus 25:10, was particularly apt. For the line in the Bible immediately preceding "proclaim liberty" is, "And ye shall hallow the fiftieth year." What better way to pay homage to Penn and hallow the 50th year than with a bell proclaiming liberty? Also inscribed on the Bell is the quotation, "By Order of the Assembly of the Province of Pensylvania for the State House in Philada." Note that the spelling of "Pennsylvania" was not at that time universally adopted. In fact, in the original Constitution, the name of the state is also spelled "Pensylvania." If you get a chance to visit the second floor of Independence Hall in Philadelphia, take a moment to look at the original maps on the wall. They, too, have the state name spelled "Pensylvania" (and the Atlantic Ocean called by the name of that day, "The Western Ocean"). The choice of the quotation was made by Quaker Isaac Norris, speaker of the Assembly. Centered on the front of the Bell are the words, "Pass and Stow / Philada / MDCCLIII." We'll get to Pass and Stow in a bit. The Crack There is widespread disagreement about when the first crack appeared on the Bell. Hair-line cracks on bells were bored out to prevent expansion. However, it is agreed that the final expansion of the crack which rendered the Bell unringable was on Washington's Birthday in 1846. The Philadelphia Public Ledger takes up the story in its February 26, 1846 publication: "The old Independence Bell rang its last clear note on Monday last in honor of the birthday of Washington and now hangs in the great city steeple irreparably cracked and dumb. It had been cracked before but was set in order of that day by having the edges of the fracture filed so as not to vibrate against each other ... It gave out clear notes and loud, and appeared to be in excellent condition until noon, when it received a sort of compound fracture in a zig-zag direction through one of its sides which put it completely out of tune and left it a mere wreck of what it was." The Bell as Icon The Liberty Bell. Boston: American Anti-Slavery Society, 1856 The Bell achieved its iconic status when abolitionists adopted the Bell as a symbol for the movement. It was first used in this association as a frontispiece to an 1837 edition of Liberty, published by the New York Anti-Slavery Society. It was, in fact, the abolitionists who gave it the name "Liberty Bell," in reference to its inscription. It was previously called simply the "State House bell." In retrospect, it is a remarkably apt metaphor for a country literally cracked and freedom fissured for its black inhabitants. The line following "proclaim liberty" is, "It shall be a jubilee unto you; and ye shall return every man unto his possession, and ye shall return every man unto his family." The Abolitionists understood this passage to mean that the Bible demanded all slaves and prisoners be freed every 50 years. William Lloyd Garrison's anti-slavery publication The Liberator reprinted a Boston abolitionist pamphlet containing a poem |
The islands of the Azores belong to which country? | Visit Azores | Azores Holidays - Discover the Azores Islands in your Vacations | Visit Azores Eastern Group Geography All the nine islands of the Azores Archipelago are volcanic origin and are located in the North Atlantic, scattered along a 600 km stretch of ocean from Santa Maria to Corvo, approximately between 37° and 40° north latitude and 25° and 31° west longitude. According to 2011 data, 246,772 people live in this island territory that covers 2,325 sq.km, distancing 1,600 km from mainland Europe (Portugal) and 2,454 km from the North American continent (Canada). The islands of the archipelago are divided in three geographical groups: the Eastern Group, comprising Santa Maria and São Miguel, the Central Group, including Terceira, Graciosa, São Jorge, Pico and Faial, and the Western Group, composed by Corvo and Flores. The Azores, along with the archipelagos of Madeira, Canary Islands and Cape Verde, constitute the biogeographic region of Macaronesia, a name which means "fortunate islands" for those who live there and visit them. |
What are 'procumbent plants used for? | procumbent - definition of procumbent in English | Oxford Dictionaries Definition of procumbent in English: procumbent (of a plant or stem) growing along the ground without throwing out roots: ‘some forms have long procumbent branches’ More example sentences ‘One example is procumbent rosemary, used extensively as a ground cover and sheared several times a year.’ ‘Species of Cylindropuntia and Opuntia cactus have a wide range of morphologies from tall, tree-like forms to procumbent forms.’ ‘Charnia evidently had a procumbent mode of life on a soft muddy substrate.’ ‘Finally, this work represents part of a long-term research effort in which mechanical architectures are being investigated in terms of the evolution of architectures of trees, shrubs, lianas and procumbent growth forms.’ Synonyms View synonyms Origin Mid 17th century: from Latin procumbent- falling forwards, from the verb procumbere, from pro- forwards, down + a verb related to cubare to lie. Pronunciation Which of these is written in the passive? The family were shocked The storm shocked the family Which of these is written in the passive? Steven punctured the football Which of these is written in the passive? The family watched the TV show The TV show was watched Which of these is written in the passive? The bone was chewed The dog chewed the bone Which of these is written in the passive? The house was burgled The gang burgled the house Which of these is written in the passive? The glass was broken Which of these is written in the passive? The child read the book The book was read Which of these is written in the passive? Sarah planted the flowers Which of these is written in the passive? Dan washed the dishes Which of these is written in the passive? The boy was saved You scored /10 practise again? Retry |
The plant 'Ananas comosus provides us with which fruit? | Ananas comosus - Plant Finder Plant Finder Height: 3.00 to 4.00 feet Spread: 3.00 to 4.00 feet Bloom Time: Seasonal bloomer Bloom Description: Purple to red Sun: Full sun Garden locations Culture Pineapple is a shallow rooted tropical fruit that is grown outdoors in frost free areas where temperatures typically range from 65 to 95 degrees F. It is best grown in acidic, loose, sandy, organically rich, well-drained soils. Pineapple plants are primarily propagated by crowns (leafy clumps atop mature fruits), slips (on peduncles below the fruit), suckers (along the stem) or to a lesser degree by old stems. In temperate regions, pineapples are grown indoors in warm greenhouses or in containers as houseplants. Indoor plants require a consistently moist soil, bright sun, high humidity and an air temperature that does not dip below 65 degrees F. Fruits may not appear on indoor plants during the first few years. Indoor fruits are usually quite small and not particularly tasty, but are ornamentally attractive. For home gardening, (a) remove the leafy crown (by twisting or cutting) from a commercial pineapple, (b) remove any remaining yellow fruit attached to the crown, (c) dry the crown for one or two days, (d) place the crown in a moist potting soil mix or in water until roots appear and (e) plant the crown in a container of well-draining bromeliad-type potting soil. Containers may be taken outside in summer and placed in full sun locations, but should be brought back indoors when night temperatures begin to dip below 60 degrees F. Noteworthy Characteristics Ananas comosus, commonly called pineapple, is a terrestrial bromeliad that was originally discovered growing in tropical areas of South America (principally Brazil). Carib Indians reportedly brought this plant to the Caribbean. Columbus saw his first pineapple on Guadeloupe in 1493. During the 1500s and 1600s, this fruit was distributed around the world with the help of sailing ships. Today, pineapples are one of the most popular fruits in the world. In tropical areas, they are grown both commercially for their excellent fruit and ornamentally as landscape plants. In temperate regions such as St. Louis, they may be grown in warm greenhouses or indoors as houseplants. In warm areas such as southern Florida, southern Texas or southern California, plants may be grown outdoors in protected locations, but such plants are intolerant of frost and will weaken and show damage from winter temperatures significantly below 60 degrees F. Outdoors, pineapple plants typically grow 3-4’ tall (leaves to 3’ or more and fruit to 1’ taller) and as wide. Stiff, tough, narrow, sword-shaped, evergreen, gray-green leaves usually with sawtoothed edges appear in basal rosettes. Prior to flowering, the stem in the rosette center lengthens and enlarges. Purple or red flowers (50-200) then bloom in a large inflorescence. Topped by a compact crown of leaves, the pineapple fruit (a syncarp) forms and matures to 12” long or more with a weight up to 14 pounds. Genus name comes from the South American (Tupi) Indian name. Specific epithet means with a tuft in probable reference to the flowers and fruit produced in a tuft above the foliage. Problems Wilt and root rot can be significant. Watch for nematodes, scale, thrips and mealybugs. Garden Uses Fruit production or ornamental plant for tropical and other frost free areas. Warm greenhouses or houseplant for temperate regions. |
What is the common name given to rubella? | MMR Vaccine (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella): MedlinePlus Drug Information MMR Vaccine (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) URL of this page: https://medlineplus.gov/druginfo/meds/a601176.html MMR Vaccine (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella) Measles, mumps, and rubella are serious diseases. Before vaccines they were very common, especially among children. Measles virus causes rash, cough, runny nose, eye irritation, and fever. It can lead to ear infection, pneumonia, seizures (jerking and staring), brain damage, and death. Mumps virus causes fever, headache, muscle pain, loss of appetite, and swollen glands. It can lead to deafness, meningitis (infection of the brain and spinal cord covering), painful swelling of the testicles or ovaries, and rarely sterility. Rubella virus causes rash, arthritis (mostly in women), and mild fever. If a woman gets rubella while she is pregnant, she could have a miscarriage or her baby could be born with serious birth defects. These diseases spread from person to person through the air. You can easily catch them by being around someone who is already infected. Measles, mumps, and rubella (MMR) vaccine can protect children (and adults) from all three of these diseases. Thanks to successful vaccination programs these diseases are much less common in the U.S. than they used to be. But if we stopped vaccinating they would return. Who should get MMR vaccine and when? should get 2 doses of MMR vaccine: First Dose: 12 to 15 months of age Second Dose: 4 to 6 years of age (may be given earlier, if at least 28 days after the 1st dose) Some infants younger than 12 months should get a dose of MMR if they are traveling out of the country. (This dose will not count toward their routine series.) Some adults should also get MMR vaccine: Generally, anyone 18 years of age or older who was born after 1956 should get at least one dose of MMR vaccine, unless they can show that they have either been vaccinated or had all three diseases. MMR vaccine may be given at the same time as other vaccines. Children between 1 and 12 years of age can get a combination vaccine called MMRV, which contains both MMR and varicella (chickenpox) vaccines. There is a separate Vaccine Information Statement for MMRV. Who should not get MMR vaccine or should wait? Anyone who has ever had a life-threatening allergic reaction to the antibiotic neomycin, or any other component of MMR vaccine, should not get the vaccine. Tell your doctor if you have any severe allergies. Anyone who had a life-threatening allergic reaction to a previous dose of MMR or MMRV vaccine should not get another dose. Some people who are sick at the time the shot is scheduled may be advised to wait until they recover before getting MMR vaccine. Pregnant women should not get MMR vaccine. Pregnant women who need the vaccine should wait until after giving birth. Women should avoid getting pregnant for 4 weeks after vaccination with MMR vaccine. Tell your doctor if the person getting the vaccine: Has HIV/AIDS, or another disease that affects the immune system Is being treated with drugs that affect the immune system, such as steroids Has any kind of cancer Is being treated for cancer with radiation or drugs Has ever had a low platelet count (a blood disorder) Has gotten another vaccine within the past 4 weeks Has recently had a transfusion or received other blood products Any of these might be a reason to not get the vaccine, or delay vaccination until later. What are the risks from MMR vaccine? A vaccine, like any medicine, is capable of causing serious problems, such as severe allergic reactions. The risk of MMR vaccine causing serious harm, or death, is extremely small. Getting MMR vaccine is much safer than getting measles, mumps or rubella. Most people who get MMR vaccine do not have any serious problems with it. Fever (up to 1 person out of 6) Mild rash (about 1 person out of 20) Swelling of glands in the cheeks or neck (about 1 person out of 75) If these problems occur, it is usually within 6 to 14 days after the shot. They occur less often after the second dose. Seizure (jerki |
Who was the last infamous inmate of Spandau Prison? | Spandau Prison - Hess's Lonely Dungeon - NYTimes.com Spandau Prison: Hess's Lonely Dungeon By WOLFGANG SAXON Published: August 18, 1987 Spandau Prison, where Rudolf Hess spent the last four decades of his life, is a cheerless red-brick complex of four three-story buildings in West Berlin. Spandau became the International War Crimes Prison in July 1947 with the arrival of the seven surviving principal Nazi defendants from the Nuremberg trials. Ten others had been hanged, and Field Marshal Hermann Goring committed suicide two hours before he was to meet the same fate. The prison, built in 1871, has 134 cells with tiny, barred windows. Although the Spandau district, with its forests and parks, is a favored weekend resort for West Berliners, the jail squats in a corner of Spandau, just blocks from the tightly guarded East German border line. Albert Speer, the wartime production chief, and Baldur von Schirach, the Hitler Youth leader, were released in 1966 after serving their 20-year sentences. Thereafter, Spandau Prison served as the world's most expensive and best watched single-occupancy dungeon. Vestige of Allied Rule It also was the last vestige of postwar four-power rule in Germany. Guard details of 100 soldiers each from Britain, France, the Soviet Union and the United States continued in monthly rotation even after the sickly, aged Rudolf Hess become the only occupant. Guards manned the towers and cellblock monitoring stations even during Hess's periodic hospital stays. To make room for the original seven prisoners, some 600 common criminals were removed from the fortress-like structure in the British sector of Berlin. The only improvements since 1871 were then made to tighten security with an outside 15-foot, barbed-wire fence, guard towers and search-lights. The prison also received a fresh coat of paint. Inside the fence was a 28-yard ''dead space'' in which even guards were forbidden to walk at will. Access to the prison was through a guardhouse, which itself formed part of a 15-foot inner brick wall, and the Spartan cells for the seven inmates were on a single floor, in the building behind the wall. A Severe Regimen There also were two small yards that served as the prisoners' access to the light of day. Glaring lights and an eerie silence, broken occasionally by birdsong or a plane's drone overhead, prevailed. The rules, at first Draconian, were relaxed slightly over Soviet protests in the 1950's to maintain the prisoners' health and sanity. Even so, the regimen remained severe, with letters or visits few and far between, sparse and strictly limited reading matter, and no talk permitted among prisoners, or between them and the guards, except under special circumstances. The prison at times has been confused with one of Spandau's main attractions, the Italianate 16th-century citadel with its 12th-century Julius Tower. As a town, Spandau dates to 1232, when it was chartered at the site of an earlier Slavic fortification at the confluence of the Havel and Spree Rivers. It became part of Berlin in 1920. Photo of a guard on duty earlier this year outside Spandau Prison in West Berlin. (Agence France-Presse) |
Which was the second James Bond movie? | The Official James Bond 007 Website | Home Contact SPECTRE © 2015 Danjaq, LLC, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc., Columbia Pictures Industries, Inc. SPECTRE, 007 Gun Logo and related James Bond Trademarks © 1962-2015 Danjaq, LLC and United Artists Corporation. SPECTRE, 007 Gun Logo and related James Bond Trademarks are trademarks of Danjaq, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Home Entertainment distributor of SKYFALL and all the other 22 movies in the James Bond series. © 2014 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. All Rights Reserved. Distributed by Twentieth Century Fox Home Entertainment LLC. TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX, FOX and associated logos are trademarks of Twentieth Century Fox Film Corporation and its related entities. Dr. No., © 1962 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Danjaq, LLC. From Russia With Love, © 1963 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Danjaq, LLC. Goldfinger, © 1964 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Danjaq, LLC. Thunderball, © 1965 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Danjaq, LLC. You Only Live Twice, © 1967 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Danjaq, LLC. On Her Majesty's Secret Service, © 1969 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Danjaq, LLC. Diamonds Are Forever, © 1971 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Danjaq, LLC. Live and Let Die, © 1973 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Danjaq, LLC. The Man With The Golden Gun, © 1974 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Danjaq, LLC. The Spy Who Loved Me, © 1977 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Danjaq, LLC. Moonraker, © 1979 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Danjaq, LLC. For Your Eyes Only, © 1981 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Danjaq, LLC. Octopussy, © 1983 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Danjaq, LLC. A View To A Kill, © 1985 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Danjaq, LLC. The Living Daylights, © 1987 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Danjaq, LLC. Licence To Kill, © 1989 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Danjaq, LLC. GoldenEye, © 1995 Seventeen Leasing Corp. and Danjaq, LLC. Tomorrow Never Dies, © 1997 Eighteen Leasing Corp. and Danjaq, LLC. The World Is Not Enough, © 1999 United Artists Corporation and Danjaq, LLC. Die Another Day, © 2002 United Artists Corporation and Danjaq, LLC. Casino Royale (2006), © 2006 United Artists Corporation and Danjaq, LLC. Quantum Of Solace, © 2008 Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. and Danjaq, LLC. SKYFALL © 2012 Danjaq, LLC and Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. All rights reserved. |
How many Academy Awards were won by the film Ben - Hur? | Ben-Hur wins 11 Academy Awards - Apr 04, 1960 - HISTORY.com Ben-Hur wins 11 Academy Awards Share this: Ben-Hur wins 11 Academy Awards Author Ben-Hur wins 11 Academy Awards URL Publisher A+E Networks Clocking in at three hours and 32 minutes, William Wyler’s Technicolor epic Ben-Hur is the behemoth entry at the 32nd annual Academy Awards ceremony, held on this day in 1960, at the RKO Pantages Theatre in Hollywood. Setting an Oscar record, the film swept 11 of the 12 categories in which it was nominated, including Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor (Charlton Heston). Wyler’s 1959 film was the latest dramatic adaptation of the mega-bestselling novel Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ, published in 1880 by Lew Wallace. Wallace, a former general in the American Civil War, wrote his most successful novel after experiencing a new awakening of his Christian faith. The book told the story of a young Jewish aristocrat, Judah Ben Hur, who chafes against the repressive Roman rule in Judea, loses his fortune and his family, but eventually triumphs over obstacles (thanks partially to the intervention of Jesus Christ). After Wallace’s novel was adopted into a long-running stage play in 1899 and a short film in 1907, Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer bought the film rights and produced a major motion-picture version, directed by Cecil B. DeMille, in 1925. After DeMille scored a hit with a remake of his own 1923 biblical epic The Ten Commandments (1956), MGM decided to revive Ben-Hur as well. Wyler had worked on the set of DeMille’s 1925 version and the square-jawed Heston played Moses in The Ten Commandments. Filmed on location in Italy, on a budget of some $15 million, Ben-Hur was the most expensive movie ever made up to that point. The film’s famous chariot race scene alone took three weeks to shoot and used some 15,000 extras. The setting for the race was constructed on 18 acres of back-lot space at Cinecitta Studios outside Rome. Aside from a few of the most daredevil stunts, Heston and Stephen Boyd (who played Messala, Judah Ben-Hur’s boyhood friend turned bitter enemy) did most of their own chariot driving. The payoff was big: Writing in his review of the film for the New York Times, Bosley Crowther called the scene a “stunning complex of mighty setting, thrilling action by horses and men, panoramic observation and overwhelming dramatic use of sound.” At the 1960 Oscars, Ben-Hur swept 11 categories, including Best Picture, Best Director, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor (Hugh Griffith, playing an Arab sheik who befriends Ben-Hur), Best Color Cinematography, Best Color Art Direction/Set Direction, Best Sound, Best Score, Best Film Editing, Best Color Costume Design and Best Special Effects. It was also nominated in the Best Adapted Screenplay category. Ben-Hur’s record number of Oscars still stands, although two films (1997’s Titanic and 2003’s The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King) have matched it. Related Videos |
By what name is the Lent Lily better known? | Lent lily - definition of Lent lily by The Free Dictionary Lent lily - definition of Lent lily by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Lent+lily Related to Lent lily: bucolic lent lily (Plants) another name for the daffodil ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: Annunciation lily , Lilium candidum , Madonna lily , white lily lily - any liliaceous plant of the genus Lilium having showy pendulous flowers 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: white lily References in periodicals archive ? A common name for the little wild daffodil Narcissus pseudonarcissus, which is in full flower now, is the Lent lily. WONDERS OF THE WALL; RIGHT AT HOME; Give praise to the pasque flower, a heavenly vision right through its furry, fluffy cycle. Take in the beauty of this touchy-feely flower that's so tough-loving, it simply thrives in dry spots A common name for the little wild daffodil, Narcissus pseudonarcissus, in full flower now, is the Lent lily. |
Which Henry 8th warship was salvaged on 8th October 1981? | The Mary Rose Museum | Things To Do In Portsmouth Latest News and Blogs Museum Selfie Day – Selfies at the Mary Rose Museum. Wednesday 18th January is Museum Selfie day, a Culture Themes initiative to get people to share their museum-related selfies, which in the four years since it began has spread across the globe, with people sharing their snaps from museums all over the world! There are many people who aren’t keen on selfies, and there are… Read more » Read more Collections Volunteer Opportunity at the Mary Rose Are you interested in a behind-the-scenes role at the Mary Rose? Would you like to gain experience volunteering in the heritage sector or museum collections? Would you enjoy doing something different this year? If so, then this role could be for you! Since the re-discovery of the Mary Rose in 1971, the Mary Rose… Read more » |
What is the Roman Numeral for 100? | Roman Numerals Chart 1-100 | Roman-Numerals.org Learn all about Roman Numerals! Roman Numerals Chart 1-100 Here is a chart of what each Roman Numeral stands for. The system is based on seven different symbols. These symbols can be used to write any number from 1 to 3,999! Below are the numbers for 1-100. 1 |
What is collected by bees? | What Do Honey Bees Collect: Bee Pollen Collection Tap here to give us a call: For service & immediate attention Call 844-514-3980 What Do Honey Bees Collect? Honey bees collect pollen and nectar as food for the entire colony, and as they do, they pollinate plants. Nectar stored within their stomachs is passed from one worker to the next until the water within it diminishes. At this point, the nectar becomes honey, which workers store in the cells of the honeycomb. Although the main diet of honey bees is comprised of honey and pollen, they collect other liquids and juices from plant and fruit exudates as well. If they encounter insects that secrete honeydew, honey bees collect these liquids and store them as honey. However, when there is no pollen, nectar or honeydew available, honey bees may also collect and store plant spores and dusty animal feed as they would nectar or pollen. Honey bees have a wide range of nutritional requirements, including vitamins, minerals, lipids, proteins and carbohydrates. Honey bees need these nutrients for taking care of their young, the development of young workers and the overall survival of a the colony. Queens, males, workers and larvae require vitamin B complex and vitamin C for proper growth and development. Honey bees also collect proteins from plant pollen, which they bring back to their nest. Male honey bees obtain protein from the secretions of young workers combined with honey or pollen. Queens and honey bee larvae collect their protein requirements from royal jelly secreted by those same young workers. As young honey bees mature, their need for protein decreases and they depend upon carbohydrates and sugar, or lipids, for the majority of their diet. Honey and nectar collected by bees contains both sugar and carbohydrates, which produce energy. This energy is converted to body fat and is stored for future use during cold weather. Honey bees obtain necessary vitamins from royal jelly, pollen and various microorganisms within the hive. If worker bees collect and store significant amounts of pollen, a colony has no need to seek out alternate protein sources. Honey bees collect pollen and nectar as food for the entire colony, and as they do, they pollinate plants. Nectar stored within their stomachs is passed from one worker to the next until the water within it diminishes. At this point, the nectar becomes honey, which workers store in the cells of the honeycomb. Although the main diet of honey bees is comprised of honey and pollen, they collect other liquids and juices from plant and fruit exudates as well. If they encounter insects that secrete honeydew, honey bees collect these liquids and store them as honey. However, when there is no pollen, nectar or honeydew available, honey bees may also collect and store plant spores and dusty animal feed as they would nectar or pollen. Honey bees have a wide range of nutritional requirements, including vitamins, minerals, lipids, proteins and carbohydrates. Honey bees need these nutrients for taking care of their young, the development of young workers and the overall survival of a the colony. Queens, males, workers and larvae require vitamin B complex and vitamin C for proper growth and development. Honey bees also collect proteins from plant pollen, which they bring back to their nest. Male honey bees obtain protein from the secretions of young workers combined with honey or pollen. Queens and honey bee larvae collect their protein requirements from royal jelly secreted by those same young workers. As young honey bees mature, their need for protein decreases and they depend upon carbohydrates and sugar, or lipids, for the majority of their diet. Honey and nectar collected by bees contains both sugar and carbohydrates, which produce energy. This energy is converted to body fat and is stored for future use during cold weather. Honey bees obtain necessary vitamins from royal jelly, pollen and various microorganisms within the hive. If worker bees collect and store significant amounts of pollen, a colony has no need to seek out alternate pro |
Who was the first woman to reach the summit of Mt. Everest? | The first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest, The First Female to scale Mount Everest Home > China Travel Guide > Mount Everest The First Woman to Reach the Summit of Mount Everest Junko Tabei, a Japanese mountaineer, is the first woman to reach the summit of Mount Everest. She climbed to the top on May 16, 1975. Early Expeditions When Tabei studied in Showa Women's University, she had already been a member of the Mountain Climbing Club. After she got the English literature degree and graduated from University, she formed the "Ladies Climbing Club: Japan (LCC)" in 1969. Before climbing Mount Everest, she climbed Mount Fuji, Matterhorn in Swiss Alps and other mountains. Tabei was recognized as a mountain climber in Japan in 1972. Climbing Mount Everest Nihon Television and Yomiuri newspaper joint to sent an all-woman team to attempt an Everest expedition. They selected 15 women from hundreds of applicants, Tabei was one of them. They had trained for a long period, and began to climb in 1975. There are 9 Sherpa guide with them. The route they used was the same one Edmund Hillary and Tenzing Norgay took in 1953. It was in early May. With the help of the nine Sherpa guide, they began the expedition. Unfortunately, only a few days later, they came across and avalanche, and the 9 guides and all the climbers were buried under the snow. A guide dug Tabei out when she was unconscious for several minutes. But the avalanche did not beat her down. 12 days later, Tabei became the first woman set on the summit of Mount Everest. “The mountain teaches me a lot of things. It makes me realize how trivial my personal problems are,” she said. “It also teaches me that life should not be taken for granted.” The Seven Summits Tabei had scaled Junko Tabei is also known as the first female to scale the “Seven Summits”, which are the highest mountains separating on seven continents. Mount Everest, world’s highest mountain, 8848m (29,029 ft), on the border of China’s Tibet and Nepal Denali, or Mount Mckinley, highest mountain in North America, 6193m (20,320ft), in night the temperature go down to -40℃ Elbrus, an inactive volcano in Russia, 5642m (18,442 ft) above the sea level Aconcagua, a part of Andes in South America, 6959m (22,841ft) above the sea level Carstensz Pyramid, in Indonesia, 4883.4m (16,023ft) above the sea level Kilimanjaro, located in Tanzania of Africa, with a height of 5963m (15,092 ft) Vinson Massif, in Antarctica, with a height of 4892m (16,050 ft) |
Which Python was appointed Rector of St. Andrews University in 1971? | John Cleese elected Rector of University of St Andrews | Cinema St Andrews Home » Stars » John Cleese elected Rector of University of St Andrews John Cleese elected Rector of University of St Andrews John Cleese’s Rectorial Drag. In 1970, St Andrews students elected John Cleese as their Rector and chair of the University Court. Cleese’s installation marked the first Rector of St Andrews to have film and television stardom, the first Rector to appoint a student as Assessor, and at 6 feet 4 ¾ inches, he became ‘the tallest Rector in the history of the University’ (Citizen, 21 November 1970). As Cleese noted in his Rectorial Address, ‘For the first time in St Andrews’ long and distinguished history you have elected a “Silly Rector”. Where stood John Stuart Mill, Balfour, Sir James Barrie, Kipling, Earl Haig, Smuts and Sir Walter Scott, now stands a 31-years-old TV funny man […] an electronic buffoon’ (Citizen, 24 April 1971). After the Second World War, film and television stars, with merits often perceived through their fame, became candidates for rectorships. From Alastair Sim in 1948 at Edinburgh, to Stephen Fry in 1992 at Dundee, comedy stars proved popular choices amongst university students. Cleese’s election reflected a student desire to be represented by someone nearer their age, an iconoclast from outside the status quo; indeed, he was looked on with dismay by many who feared that the office would be reduced to a ‘spectacle’ like ‘the television show’. National newspapers stoked fears with headlines such as ‘Monty Python’s flying rector’ (The Guardian, 21 April 1971). Forty years later, Cleese’s work in film and television continues to define him as a star, but in coming to know the man, St Andrews grew to appreciate him differently. Despite Cleese’s sincere desire to be a working Rector (the first in twenty years), he was aware of the derision arising from his star status, and used self-deprecating humour, beginning with his Rectorial Address, to win over academics, students, and the press. A witty satire of J.M. Barrie’s address on courage, extolling instead the merits of ‘cowardice’, Cleese’s Address expressed radical anti-war sentiments, reflecting the activist, politically engaged 1970s St Andrews student population – but no offence was taken; he delivered it with comic invention. Over the course of his term, Cleese performed with students for the Students’ Charities Campaign, addressed the community Round Table, participated in St Andrews Day, and officially opened the Student Union. Any initial fears regarding his capability were quelled. One professor at the opening of the Union praised the Rector, ‘John Cleese has brought a new meaning to the rectorship. On the Court he has always safeguarded the students’ rights. He has been one of our most successful rectors. More than being a rector, he and his wife have played a part in University life’ (Citizen, 21 April 1973). Upon finishing his term, Cleese was honoured as a regent of the colleges of St Salvator and St Leonard, and his character from the ‘Ministry of Silly Walks’ has become a popular figure in the Kate Kennedy Procession. While Cleese may have been fun, he was in no way a ‘Silly Rector’. The placement of his name among the notable rectors of St Andrews indicates that his comedy star status evolved from suspicion to respect as the University grew to know him. Bronwyn Ring |
"Jack Warner used to start what programme by saying ""Evenin all""?" | Police told to avoid saying 'evenin' all' - Telegraph Law and Order Police told to avoid saying 'evenin' all' Police have been urged to avoid using greetings such as "evening" and "afternoon", because the words are "somewhat subjective" and could cause confusion among those from different cultural backgrounds. Jack Warner in Dixon Of Dock Green By Jasper Copping 9:30PM BST 24 Oct 2009 The official guidance means the salutation "evenin' all", which marked the start of each episode of Dixon of Dock Green, could be under threat. The instructions form part of lengthy guidelines issued by police forces and fire services across the UK on what language their staff should use. Critics have accused the guides of "lacking common sense". Other words now discouraged include, "businessman", "housewives" and "child", which the organisations argue have negative connotations and could cause offence. Confusingly, staff are also barred from using the word "homosexual", for which they are instructed to use the term "gay", while they are warned against using the phrase "straight", and told to say "heterosexual". The instructions have emerged in response to a Freedom of Information request to police forces and fire services about the guidance they give their staff on their use of language. One force urging caution over the use of "evening", is Warwickshire Police. Related Articles Are you a Lenny Henry? 12 Dec 2010 Under a section entitled "Communication, Some Do's & Don'ts", in its "Policing Our Communities" handbook, it gives advice to officers on communicating with people from different ethnic groups. It states: "Don't assume those words for the time of day, such as afternoon or evening have the same meaning." A spokesman added: "Terms such as 'afternoon' and 'evening' are somewhat subjective in meaning and can vary according to a person's culture or nationality. In many cultures the term evening is linked to time of day when people have their main meal of the day. "In some countries including the UK, the evening meal time is traditionally thought of as being around 5-7pm but this might be different say for a family say from America who might have their main meal earlier and thus for them 'evening ' may be an earlier time. "The point is there is an element of subjectivity leading to a variation between cultures that we need to be aware of – taking steps as far as possible to ensure our communication is effective in serving the public." A number of organisations, among them Essex Police and Northern Ireland Fire and Rescue Service, now instruct staff to avoid the phrases "child, youth or youngster". The 52-page guide used by both organisations states that such phrases could have "connotations of inexperience, impetuosity, and unreliability or even dishonesty". It also states that addressing someone as "boy" or "girl" "may cause offence". Instead, officers and firemen are instructed to use the phrase "young people". The same guide also warns against the phrases "manning the phones", "layman's terms" and "the tax man", for "making women invisible". The Metropolitan Police warns its staff about "common errors" to watch out for in their language. It says "homosexual" should be avoided and "gay" used, but that "straight" should not be used and "heterosexual" should. "Homosexual" should only be used in connection with legislation, according to the force. London Fire Brigade instructs its staff not to use the terms "businessmen" or "housewives", because it says they "reinforce outdated stereotypes". For the same reason, it tells workers not to call themselves "firemen" – they are "firefighters". Other organisations have discouraged using the terms "postmen" and "binmen". Marie Clair, spokeswoman for the Plain English Campaign, said: "I have never heard of anyone being confused as to what part of the day it is. When the police need absolute accuracy over when something happened, then I am sure they use the exact time. There comes a point when common sense must prevail." She also criticised the decision to avoid phrases like "child" and "you |
Which TV character's catch phrase was' Boom Boom'? | Basil Brush | Basil Brush Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Ivan Owen Basil Brush is an anthropomorphic fox, best known as a British television character aimed at children. He is primarily portrayed by a glove puppet (see picture) but has also been depicted in animated cartoon shorts and comic strips. The character has featured on children's (and later adult) television from the 1960s to the present day. A mischievous character, Basil Brush is known for his catch phrase "Boom! Boom!", used after something he finds funny, and also for speaking in a "posh" accent and manner, referring to himself as a "fella". The character claims to dislike puppets, and says his most prized possession is his "brush", this being the traditional name for a fox's tail. His persona, speech and gap-toothed look are said to have been based on the actor Terry-Thomas. Basil Brush was originally created in 1963 by Peter Firmin for The Three Scampies children's show, but his main popularity was achieved due to appearances on "The Nixon Line" with magician David Nixon and subsequently The Basil Brush Show, which premiered in 1968. Basil was for many years operated and voiced by the publicity-shy actor Ivan Owen, who died in 2000. Contents TV The Basil Brush Show Throughout the 12-year run of the show, Basil was always accompanied by an actor, initially Rodney Bewes — aka Mr Rodney — better known as one half of The Likely Lads. Bewes was replaced by Mr Derek — Derek Fowlds, later to appear in Yes Minister and Heartbeat — who was the stooge for Basil's quips between 1969 and 1973. The subsequent presenters were Mr Roy (Roy North, 1973-1977), Mr John Howard (Howard Williams, 1977-1979), and Mr Billy (Billy Boyle, 1979-1980). Basil was in three more shows in the 1980s: the educational programme Let's Read... With Basil Brush (ITV, 1982-1983), Crackerjack (BBC), and Basil's Joke Machine (ITV, 1986).[1] Basil also came on The Weakest Link in 2006. Basil recorded two albums (both with the same title), Boom! Boom! It's Basil Brush in 1970 and 1977. His adventures also appeared on the pages of TV Comic during the peak of his popularity. The Basil Brush Show from 2002 The Basil Brush Show (2002 TV series) In 2002, Basil made a comeback in a new children's BBC sitcom, again named The Basil Brush Show, in which his new comic foil, Stephen , is played by Christopher Pizzey . It is produced by The Foundation, part of the RDF Media Group. Child actors Georgina Leonidas and Michael Hayes also appear on the show. Basil Brush is now shown to have a family, which includes his destructive, hyperactive but cute nephew Bingo, and his criminal cousin Mortimer. Other friends have been introduced as well, such as the moneymaking child Master Dave and the more sensible Molly as well as Miss Hippy, as played by Rhiannon Duffin[1]. Where the original shows were taped before an audience of children, the new programme is shot in studio and features a hysterical, post-production laughter track. In keeping with Basil's history, no-one is directly credited as being Basil's puppeteer on this show, although actor Michael Windsor is credited as either Basil's "fitness instructor" or his "personal assistant". Michael Windsor was revealed to be the puppeteer. Interspersed with the main programme, there are now various animated shorts in which Basil and/or another character is seen making jokes. The more recent puppet looks different from the original 1960s/ 1970s puppet in a number of aspects, but the 'well-spoken' voice of Basil is similar to the original Ivan Owen version. Other appearances Basil briefly appeared as a presenter for several Friday episodes of the popular British children's TV programme Blue Peter in 2003 in which he had his own joke segment. Basil played Dobby the house-elf in the French & Saunders sketch "Harry Potter And The Secret Chamberpot Of Azerbaijan" for Comic Relief Red Nose Day 2003. Basil appeared on French and Saunders in 2004. On 10 December 2005, Basil appeared on The Weakest Link and won the show, receiving £10,900 for his chosen charity, the Blue Peter 200 |
Which Royal's Birthday is June 10th? | Gert's Royals: British Royal Birthdays British Royal Birthdays 9th Duchess Catherine of Cambridge 15th Princess Michael of Kent 20th Countess Sophie of Wessex February 19th Prince Andrew, Duke of York 22nd Duchess of Kent 10th Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex 23rd Princess Eugenie of York April 9th Charles and Camilla's Wedding Anniversary 21st Queen Elizabeth II 29th William and Catherine's Wedding Anniversary May 2nd Princess Charlotte of Cambridge June 10th Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh 20th Duchess of Gloucester 21st Prince William, Duke of Cambridge July 4th Prince Michael of Kent 17th Duchess Camilla of Cornwall 22nd Prince George of Cambridge August 8th Princess Beatrice of York 15th Princess Anne, Princess Royal 26th Duke of Gloucester 15th Prince Henry ("Harry") of Wales October 15th Duchess Sarah of York November 8th Lady Louise Windsor (Wessex) 14th Prince Charles, Prince of Wales 20th Elizabeth and Phillip's Wedding Anniversary December 18th Viscount James Severn (Wessex) 25th Princess Alexandra of Kent at |
Where is Karl Marx buried? | East Cemetery - Highgate Cemetery Highgate Cemetery East Cemetery Home to illustrious figures of the nineteenth century as well as eminent people of our own time A plot at Highgate Cemetery has always been much sought after. To cater for demand, the cemetery company opened the East side extension in 1860. It is here that you will find buried many famous names, along with interesting and varied memorials. One of the greatest Victorian writers, and recognised as such in her own lifeteime Tours You can wander the East Cemetery by yourself, but why not discover more by coming on a tour with one of our expert volunteer guides? Mostly tours are on Saturday at 2pm. They don't run every Saturday, so please click on the 'Book Now' button to see forthcoming dates. The tour of the East Cemetery lasts around 60 minutes and is in English. The tour takes place even if it’s raining and the paths are steep and sometimes muddy so please do wear appropriate footwear. Photography is allowed with small hand-held camera for personal use only. No food or drink. Strong winds or icy conditions may require us to cancel the tour for safety reasons. If we are forced to cancel you will receive a full refund. East Cemetery Tour Ticket prices Adults £8; Children £4; Members £4. Prices include entrance to the East Cemetery only on the day of your tour. Tickets are not refundable or exchangeable. Please Note: The Catacombs, Egyptian Avenue and the Circle of Lebanon are in the West Cemetery and are not visited on this tour. Events A talk by Michael Pointon Max Wall, who is buried in Highgate Cemetery East, is one of the great British comedians of the 20th century, as anyone who saw his character Professor Wallofski will at… A great success... Highgate Cemetery was such a success that the East side was opened in 1860. It was also run by the London Cemetery Company. When Karl Marx was buried here the cemetery was a private profit-making commercial operation. However, as it filled up it became uneconomic as a private concern, and was rescued by the Friends of Highgate Cemetery. Burials have continued here since the Friends took over in 1981 and the cemetery continues to serve the needs of North London. Group visits School groups - East Cemetery We charge £1 per pupil and the maximum group size is 25. All pupils under 18 years must be accompanied by an adult, with a minimum ratio of 1 adult to ten pupils. Tours should be booked in advance. Please telephone 020 8347 2475 to book and for further information. Other groups - East Cemetery Please telephone 020 8347 2475 to discuss your requirements or make a booking. Different arrangements apply for group visits to the West Cemetery . Karl Marx Visitors flock from all around the world to see the grave of Karl Marx, whose political philosophy has had such an impact on the modern world. He was originally buried in his wife's grave on a small side path, but in 1956 a new monument featuring a gigantic bust by the socialist sculptor Laurence Bradshaw was installed in a more prominent location. Funds were raised by the Marx Memorial Fund, set up by the Communist Party in 1955. Since then, many people who have been inspired by his thinking have been buried nearby – among them Yusuf Dadoo, the South African communist and anti-apartheid activist, and Claudia Jones, political activist and founder of the Notting Hill Carnival. Ironically his ideological antithesis, the liberal political theorist Herbert Spencer (1820-1903), is buried almost directly opposite. Patrick Caulfield Although often referred to as a 'Pop' artist, Patrick Caulfield disliked being associated with that movement. Nevertheless, he shared with those artists a certain objective and dispassionate style in his art. A resident of Belsize Park, north London, it was only natural that Caulfield (1936-2005) should choose to be buried in Highgate Cemetery. But his memorial is a complete surprise. He designed it himself, and there is nothing like it anywhere. The letters D E A D are pierced through a sleek slab of stone, a stark statement of f |
Capulet and Montague are the family names of which well known characters? | SparkNotes: Romeo and Juliet: Character List Romeo and Juliet Plot Overview Analysis of Major Characters Romeo - The son and heir of Montague and Lady Montague. A young man of about sixteen, Romeo is handsome, intelligent, and sensitive. Though impulsive and immature, his idealism and passion make him an extremely likable character. He lives in the middle of a violent feud between his family and the Capulets, but he is not at all interested in violence. His only interest is love. At the beginning of the play he is madly in love with a woman named Rosaline, but the instant he lays eyes on Juliet, he falls in love with her and forgets Rosaline. Thus, Shakespeare gives us every reason to question how real Romeo’s new love is, but Romeo goes to extremes to prove the seriousness of his feelings. He secretly marries Juliet, the daughter of his father’s worst enemy; he happily takes abuse from Tybalt; and he would rather die than live without his beloved. Romeo is also an affectionate and devoted friend to his relative Benvolio, Mercutio, and Friar Lawrence. Read an in-depth analysis of Romeo. Juliet - The daughter of Capulet and Lady Capulet. A beautiful thirteen-year-old girl, Juliet begins the play as a naïve child who has thought little about love and marriage, but she grows up quickly upon falling in love with Romeo, the son of her family’s great enemy. Because she is a girl in an aristocratic family, she has none of the freedom Romeo has to roam around the city, climb over walls in the middle of the night, or get into swordfights. Nevertheless, she shows amazing courage in trusting her entire life and future to Romeo, even refusing to believe the worst reports about him after he gets involved in a fight with her cousin. Juliet’s closest friend and confidant is her nurse, though she’s willing to shut the Nurse out of her life the moment the Nurse turns against Romeo. Read an in-depth analysis of Juliet. Friar Lawrence - A Franciscan friar, friend to both Romeo and Juliet. Kind, civic-minded, a proponent of moderation, and always ready with a plan, Friar Lawrence secretly marries the impassioned lovers in hopes that the union might eventually bring peace to Verona. As well as being a Catholic holy man, Friar Lawrence is also an expert in the use of seemingly mystical potions and herbs. Read an in-depth analysis of Friar Lawrence. Mercutio - A kinsman to the Prince, and Romeo’s close friend. One of the most extraordinary characters in all of Shakespeare’s plays, Mercutio overflows with imagination, wit, and, at times, a strange, biting satire and brooding fervor. Mercutio loves wordplay, especially sexual double entendres. He can be quite hotheaded, and hates people who are affected, pretentious, or obsessed with the latest fashions. He finds Romeo’s romanticized ideas about love tiresome, and tries to convince Romeo to view love as a simple matter of sexual appetite. Read an in-depth analysis of Mercutio. The Nurse - Juliet’s nurse, the woman who breast-fed Juliet when she was a baby and has cared for Juliet her entire life. A vulgar, long-winded, and sentimental character, the Nurse provides comic relief with her frequently inappropriate remarks and speeches. But, until a disagreement near the play’s end, the Nurse is Juliet’s faithful confidante and loyal intermediary in Juliet’s affair with Romeo. She provides a contrast with Juliet, given that her view of love is earthy and sexual, whereas Juliet is idealistic and intense. The Nurse believes in love and wants Juliet to have a nice-looking husband, but the idea that Juliet would want to sacrifice herself for love is incomprehensible to her. Tybalt - A Capulet, Juliet’s cousin on her mother’s side. Vain, fashionable, supremely aware of courtesy and the lack of it, he becomes aggressive, violent, and quick to draw his sword when he feels his pride has been injured. Once drawn, his sword is something to be feared. He loathes Montagues. Capulet - The patriarch of the Capulet family, father of Juliet, husband of Lady Capulet, and enemy, for unexplained reasons, of Mont |
Known throughout the world as 'Dame Edna Everage' What was the comics real name? | Dame Edna | Uncyclopedia | Fandom powered by Wikia Jump to: navigation , search You may be looking for Germaine Greer and not even know it! Dame Edna looking like an insane flamingo and dancing like an insane turkey (hardly much difference is there). Dame Edna Everage, more commonly known as Damn Eddie Average is a half-man-half-woman television personality who was dubbed by Queen Elizabeth II in 300BC for being the world's oldest prostitute. She/he was born in Austria and rose to the position of Crown Princess. However, in 1788 she visited neighbouring Hungary and accidently caught a plane back to Australia where she was mistaken for Dame Nellie Melba (mistress of Lord Melbourne and anonymous inventor of the Peach Melba) and hailed as a great music hall entertainer and slut. She was successful in her early years, but now somewhat struggles to find sex with anyone nowadays, which is the reason why no one will ever see anyone that looks like Dame Edna while walking around a mall or park or public toilet. A few elderly men have attempted to have sexual intercourse with her, but ended up having the fright of their lives after she undressed, as she is a woman with a penis , a deformity she shares with her cousin, Dame Margaret Thatcher . Note that her name should not be confused with Mount Etna . That is the name of a volcano, although the words "Mount Edna" ("Edna begatten") have been on the lips of many of her Austrian countrymen including Adolph Hitler . (Damn! Godwin's Law again!) The is what Dame Edna looks like today. She looked hot back in the day. Must have been seductive and dominant in bed. She's an old hag now. edit Battle Scene Dame Edna is most famous for her appearance in the 1700BC war documentary, Lord of the Rings as one of the 124350139426589713650103451634 individuals in this massive army with extra-large elephants. Dame Edna is seen about half a mile from where this photo was taken...you see her? It is not known why she was there, but according to Damn Edna, it was a war against fags, with all the homosexuals , semi-homosexuals and gay elephants vs the Westboro Baptist Church , all of whom were armed with " God Hates Fags " protest signs. 124350139426589713650103451632 people lost their lives, proving that she's a mighty good fighter and a success at beating people over the head to death with her pet chihuahua . Fred Phelps , however, was the only one other than Edna to still exist, as he was the only one who was inside a forcefield bubble. She later married Mr Barry Humphries, whom she made the world's first ever semi-homosexual man to be successfully married. Edna during the Hitler era. Also, in 1957, she dated The Joker for a short period of time, making her the fourth human being to have sexual intercourse with a relative of Ronald McDonald other than Ronald himself - in this case, Ronald's father. Dame Edna drawned by a lovely young boy |
Which dictator gave himself the title 'Big Daddy'? | Mad Ugandan dictator's son reveals all about his 'Big Daddy' | Daily Mail Online Mad Ugandan dictator's son reveals all about his 'Big Daddy' By ADAM LUCK Last updated at 21:02 13 January 2007 The terrified prisoner screams as the large metal hooks are pushed through his chest by Idi Amin's merciless henchmen. The hooks are attached to ropes which are slung over a roof-girder, allowing the bleeding victim to be hoisted off the ground, suspended only by his own skin. Almost unconscious with agony, he is left hanging there, apparently to die. It is one of the more gruesome scenes from The Last King Of Scotland, the acclaimed new film about the Ugandan dictator, and it underlines his barbaric image. Amin died in August 2003, aged 78. He was buried in Saudi Arabia where he had spent the last 24 years of his life in exile, disgrace and silence. He was viewed in the West as a murderous buffoon, a jovial psychopath. In eight bloody years, from 1971 to 1978, his brutal regime has been blamed for the deaths of up to 500,000 people in mass executions and tribal purges. Some political prisoners were forced to kill each other with sledgehammers. His extraordinary physical presence was legendary, as were his unnatural appetites. Rumours of cannibalism swirled around the despot and it was claimed he kept the heads of his most powerful enemies in his fridge. Amin's bloodlust was matched only by his craving for women. He fathered about 60 children - the exact number is unknown - none of whom has ever spoken publicly. Until now. Idi Amin styled himself 'His Excellency President for Life, Field Marshal Al Hadji Doctor Idi Amin, VC, DSO, MC, Lord of All the Beasts of the Earth and Fishes of the Sea, and Conqueror of the British Empire in Africa in General and Uganda in Particular'. But to Jaffar Amin, the 6ft 4in dictator was known simply as 'Big Daddy'. The 40-year-old English-educated son of the dictator has given The Mail on Sunday the first interview ever granted by a close family member. In doing so he breaks the vow of silence sworn by the Amin clan since they fled Uganda in 1979. Jaffar and some of his siblings were finally allowed to return a decade later. 'This decision has been very difficult for me because my brothers and sisters did not want me to talk publicly about our father', he says from his modest bungalow in the suburbs of the Ugandan capital, Kampala. 'When we left Uganda we fell from the highest of the high, from a position of extravagance and power, to the lowest of the low and it has been very difficult. My family want to keep a low profile but I feel it is time to speak. 'People can call my father a tyrant or a despot but I want to show the human face of absolute power. 'To show that my father was a human being and that, to me, he was and always will be a good father.' Jaffar Amin was born in 1966. That same year Milton Obote, Uganda's first prime minister after the country won independence from Britain, promoted Idi Amin to army chief of staff. 'My mother Marguerite was the sister of my father's first wife, Sarah', says Jaffar. 'She was the wet nurse to Sarah's children, so that's how they met. Although my father did not separate from Sarah then, the relationship between my father and my mother wreaked havoc, even though it was an informal relationship, and after my birth they separated.' At the age of three Jaffar was farmed out to Idi's mother, Aisha. 'She was a very commanding figure,' says Jaffar. 'She called my father 'Awongo' meaning 'the one who cries a lot' because he did as a child. My father loved her completely. He was in awe of her, she was everything to him.' The move to live with his grandmother began a childhood odyssey that would see Jaffar eventually meet dozens of his father's offspring by six marriages and countless mistresses. 'We Africans are polygamous by nature. We accept children from inside and outside matrimony. 'Marriage is not important because in Africa we have a 'Bride Prize' where the parents of a woman who has become pregnant out of wedlock approach the family of the father and ask |
"Which comedian's usual farewell was ""Goodnight, good luck and may your God go with you""?" | Signing Off Catch Phrase - TV Tropes Signing Off Catch Phrase You need to login to do this. Get Known if you don't have an account Share "Good night, and good luck." — Edward R. Murrow, legendary CBS news anchor Closing out an episode or segment by way of something repeated by the host of a show or a character. This is very common in News Broadcasts , to help set the reporters and anchors apart from the crowd. It can often overlap with That's All, Folks! (if it's the outright end of the show) or The Stinger . open/close all folders Advertising Tony Cavolo usually ended commercials for his pizza restaurant chain Peter Piper Pizza by encouraging viewers to "Come on over, to Peter Piper Pizza!" Local El Paso, Texas business Popular Mattress: "Thank you very much, y muchas gracias." "Silly rabbit! Trix are for kids!"note Although the rabbit would say one last thing before the actual end of the commercials. Local Connecticut business Bob's Discount Furniture once used "Come on down!" as one. This hasn't been done in the last few years, though. It hasn't been done for quite some time, but toy commercials once concluded by saying that their product was "(new) from [company]", overlapping with Mad Libs Catchphrase . BY MARX!!! "It's Kenner ! It's fun! Awwwk!" John Moschitta Jr. for Micro Machines : "Remember, if it doesn't say Micro Machines, it's not the real thing!" note Or rather, "REMEMBERIFITDOESNTSAYMICROMACHINES , it't not the real thing!" When he was doing his promos for MTV , Denis Leary often (but not always) ended them by saying some variation of "I think you hear me knockin', and I think I'm comin' in!", followed by some final word related to what he was talking about. In Japan , a commercial for a "new product" will usually end with "shin hatsubai" or "hatsubai chu" note Which literally translates as "new product" as previously mentioned, but can also be interpreted as "Now on sale" in the case of the latter, the former prominently used in the 70's to mid 80's. Other variations of the latter also exist. Radio ads for Motel 6 end with spokesman Tom Bodett saying, "we'll leave the light on for ya."note In older ads, this was rendered as "I'm Tom Bodett for Motel 6, and we'll leave the light on for ya." Anime & Manga The end credits for Sore ga Seiyuu! are set up as the main characters closing out their weekly radio show and ends with the line "Well everyone, see you next week! Good night!". Every episode of Space Battleship Yamato ended with the on-screen text, "Earth has [X] days to live". Comedy While it doesn't happen on every track, The Smothers Brothers would conclude a number of them on their album Aesop's Fables the Smothers Brothers Way with Dick saying "That's a good thing to a remember.", followed by Tom saying "Even if your not [various]" (although, this does become a Running Gag later on). Film Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy : "Stay Classy, San Diego". "Go fuck yourself, San Diego." Lampshaded and discussed in Bruce Almighty , when Bruce, who's gunning for an anchor job, remarks that he should come up with his own "signature sign-off" like "all the great anchors" had, using Walter Cronkite 's (see below) as an example. He does eventually come up with his own: "And that's the way the cookie crumbles." The Truman Show offers a variation in that after finding out that his whole life is a lie and reaching the edge of his world (as far as the set goes) and confronting the director about how his life has been a lie he uses his usual catchphrase to sign off Beat "...In case I don't see ya, good morning, good afternoon, good evening and good night" Live Action TV The Amanda Show would end with Amanda Bynes coming out on stage and saying "That's our show, I've gotta ( insert funny/nonsensical action here ). See ya!" American Idol : "Seacrest out!", borrowed from his radio show, and eventually dropped due to widespread ridicule. America's Funniest Home Videos : Bob Saget would always say, "Keep those cameras safely rolling," and follow it up with, "Honey...*insert comment to wife |
In which year did Marilyn Monroe die? | BBC ON THIS DAY | 5 | 1962: Marilyn Monroe found dead 1962: Marilyn Monroe found dead Screen icon Marilyn Monroe has been found dead in bed at her Los Angeles home. The 36-year-old actress' body was discovered in the early hours of this morning by two doctors who were called to her Brentwood home by a concerned housekeeper. The doctors were forced to break into Miss Monroe's bedroom after being unable to open the door. She was found lying naked in her bed with an empty bottle of Nembutal sleeping pills by her side. The local coroner, who visited the scene later, said the circumstances of Miss Monroe's death indicated a "possible suicide". From rags to riches Marilyn Monroe was born Norma Jeane Mortenson on 1 June 1926 in Los Angeles. Her mother, Gladys Baker, had mental problems which resulted in Norma Jeane spending most of her childhood in foster homes and orphanages. She wed her neighbour, Jimmy Dougherty in 1942, but the marriage failed in 1946 due to Norma Jeane's new-found fame as a photographic model. In 1944 while her husband was serving in the South Pacific with the Merchant Marines, Norma Jeane was discovered by photographer David Conover. By 1946 she had signed her first studio contract with 20th Century Fox and changed her name to Marilyn Monroe. Since 1947 she has appeared in 30 films, including The Prince and the Showgirl, Bus Stop, The Seven Year Itch, How to Marry a Millionaire and Some Like it Hot, for which she won a Golden Globe for Best Actress in a Comedy. Her 1954 marriage to baseball star Joe DiMaggio lasted just nine months and on 29 June 1956 the star married playwright Arthur Miller. But that marriage ended in 1961. Miss Monroe's romantic life has long been the subject of speculation and she has been linked with President Kennedy. Millions of fans around the world will be deeply shocked by the star's premature and tragic death. |
What was Marilyn Monroe's full real name? | Marilyn Monroe - Biography - IMDb Marilyn Monroe Biography Showing all 282 items Jump to: Overview (5) | Mini Bio (2) | Spouse (3) | Trade Mark (4) | Trivia (133) | Personal Quotes (116) | Salary (19) Overview (5) 5' 5½" (1.66 m) Mini Bio (2) Marilyn Monroe was born Norma Jeane Mortenson at the Los Angeles County Hospital on June 1, 1926. Her mother Gladys Pearl Baker was a film-cutter at Consolidated Film Industries. Marilyn's father's identity was never known. Because Gladys was mentally and financially unable to care for young Marilyn, Gladys placed her in the care of a foster family, The Bolenders. Although the Bolender family wanted to adopt Marilyn, Gladys was eventually able to stabilize her lifestyle and took Marilyn back in her care when Marilyn was 7 years old. However, shortly after regaining custody of Marilyn, Gladys had a complete mental breakdown and was diagnosed as a paranoid schizophrenic and was committed to a state mental hospital. Gladys spent the rest of her life going in and out of hospitals and did not have contact with Marilyn ever again. Gladys outlived her daughter, dying in 1984. Marilyn was then taken in by Gladys' best friend Grace Goddard, who, after a series of foster homes, placed Marilyn into the Los Angeles Orphan's Home in 1935. Marilyn was traumatized by her experience there despite the Orphan's Home being an adequate living facility. Grace Goddard eventually took Marilyn back to live with her in 1937 although this stay did not last long as Grace's husband began molesting Marilyn. Marilyn went to live with Grace's Aunt Ana after this incident, although due to Aunt Ana's advanced age she could not care properly for Marilyn. Marilyn once again for the third time had to return to live with the Goddard's. The Goddard's planned to relocated and according to law, could not take Marilyn with them. She only had two choices: return to the orphanage or get married. Marilyn was only 16 years old. She decided to marry a neighborhood friend named James Dougherty; he went into the military, she modeled, they divorced in 1946. She owned 200 books (including Tolstoy, Whitman, Milton), listened to Beethoven records, studied acting at the Actors' lab in Hollywood, and took literature courses at UCLA downtown. 20th Century Fox gave her a contract but let it lapse a year later. In 1948, Columbia gave her a six-month contract, turned her over to coach Natasha Lytess and featured her in the B movie Ladies of the Chorus (1948) in which she sang three numbers : "Every Baby Needs a Da Da Daddy", "Anyone Can Tell I Love You" and "The Ladies of the Chorus" with Adele Jergens (dubbed by Virginia Rees) and others. Joseph L. Mankiewicz saw her in a small part in The Asphalt Jungle (1950) and put her in All About Eve (1950), resulting in 20th Century re-signing her to a seven-year contract. Niagara (1953) and Gentlemen Prefer Blondes (1953) launched her as a sex symbol superstar. When she went to a supper honoring her in the The Seven Year Itch (1955), she arrived in a red chiffon gown borrowed from the studio (she had never owned a gown). That same year, she married and divorced baseball great Joe DiMaggio (their wedding night was spent in Paso Robles, California). After The Seven Year Itch (1955), she wanted serious acting to replace the sexpot image and went to New York's Actors Studio. She worked with director Lee Strasberg and also underwent psychoanalysis to learn more about herself. Critics praised her transformation in Bus Stop (1956) and the press was stunned by her marriage to playwright Arthur Miller . True to form, she had no veil to match her beige wedding dress so she dyed one in coffee; he wore one of the two suits he owned. They went to England that fall where she made The Prince and the Showgirl (1957) with Laurence Olivier , fighting with him and falling further prey to alcohol and pills. Two miscarriages and gynecological surgery followed. So did an affair with Yves Montand . Work on her last picture The Misfits (1961), written for her by departing husband Miller was interrupted by exhaust |
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What spy did Michael Caine play in three films? | The Spy Wise Blog: A Spy-ography of Michael Caine A Spy-ography of Michael Caine The Spy Wise Blog Welcome to the Spywise Blog, an extension of our website housing material that will eventually be moved to – http://www.Spywise.net Both this blog and our website offer exclusive resources, articles, and interviews on all aspects of espionage. Our sister blog, Thespyreport.livejournal.com Is where you’ll find breaking news on all aspects of factual and fictional espionage—including all the news about Dr. Wesley Britton’s fourth book. You can now order The Encyclopedia of TV Spies from Bear Manor Media! Publication date: March 1, 2009 Format: softcover Pages: 497 ISBN: 1-59393-325-8 Price: $29.95 We welcome your feedback, announcements, and responses. Want to interview Wes Britton? Write us at [email protected] A Spy-ography of Michael Caine From Harry Palmer to Austin Powers: A Spy-ography of Michael Caine By Wesley Britton Who's the Number One Film Spy of all time? Without question, Bond, James Bond. But who's the Number One Spy ACTOR of All Time? Ah, that's a different question. Hmm. Sean Connery immediately springs to mind. Seven Bond films alone. He also had significant roles in Tom Clancey's Hunt for Red October and John Le Carre's Russia House (both 1990). He didn’t fare as well in outings like The Avengers (1998) and The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen (2003). All this places him in the first rank of moviehouse spies, far ahead of Roger Moore who also starred in seven 007 films along with a few "Saint" outings, only one of which can be considered espionage-oriented (being The Fiction Makers in 1966). Anyone else? For my ticket price, one name stands out as being the man unquestionably involved in more quality spy projects than anyone else. Michael Caine. He turned out to be the spy for all seasons based on determination, talent, and a bit of luck. And perfect timing. The Season for Spies As every spy buff knows, the mid-60s was the zenith of interest in cinematic espionage. So actors like Sean Connery, Roger Moore, and Michael Caine were part of a generation of actors caught up in the wave of Bond and Bond-inspired films that began with Dr. No (1962). As a result, Caine had 007 connections even before the spy boom. For example, he made friends with Sean Connery before either of them had film success, the two meeting and dining together when Connery sang in a chorus line for a production of South Pacific. According to Caine's autobiography, the producer Josh Logan wanted burly men for realism in the men singing "There is Nothing Like a Dame.” So the call went out for bodybuilders, which is what Connery was doing at the time. Shortly after, Caine and Connery worked together on a British TV film, Requiem for a Heavyweight. Then, Caine recalled meeting Roger Moore in 1960 on a street outside a theatre. At the time, Caine was starring in the single drama for the BBC, The Compartment. According to Caine, the slightly older Moore, then famous in England for his leading role in the TV series, Ivanhoe, approached him and complimented his work in The Compartment. "After 30 years of friendship with Roger," Caine wrote in 1992, "I can still count the differences between us on one hand, several of which were apparent that first time we met. He was famous, handsome, elegant, and generous. I was obscure, ugly, scruffy, and mean. I have caught up with him since on at least two counts. And two out of four is not bad." (Caine 45) (note 1) Several other Bond connections occurred that helped Caine's start in films. In 1964, he appeared in his first movie, Zulu, a film scored by Bond composer John Barry. Shortly after Zulu's premiere, Caine went to dinner at the London Pickwick restaurant. He later wrote that, "in the two minutes that changed my life," Bond producer Harry Saltzman was also in the Pickwick. Saltzman, of course, was half of the production team that had brought us Dr. No, From Russia With Love, and the next film then in the pipeline, Goldfinger. Looking for another project, Saltzman had bought the right |
Where in London would you find The National Portrait Gallery? | Portrait Restaurant, London - Trafalgar Square / Embankment - Restaurant Reviews, Phone Number & Photos - TripAdvisor Trafalgar Square / Embankment Is this restaurant good for breakfast? Yes Does this restaurant offer highchairs for toddlers? Yes Is this restaurant good for dinner? Yes Is this restaurant good for lunch? Yes Are the prices at this restaurant mid-range / moderate? Yes Is this primarily a bakery? Yes Is this a dessert shop? Yes Is this primarily a coffee shop? Yes Map updates are paused. Zoom in to see updated info. Reset zoom 2 St. Martin's Place | National Portrait Gallery, St Martin’s Place, London WC2H 0HE, England +44 20 7312 2490 Thu - Fri 10:00 am - 9:00 pm Sat - Wed 10:00 am - 6:00 pm 962 Reviews from our TripAdvisor Community Hotels travelers are raving about... See all travel guides Read reviews that mention: All reviews scones terrine mash pudding the national portrait gallery trafalgar square window table afternoon tea nelson's column big ben london skyline london eye set menu pre theatre dinner fixed price two courses set lunch wine list by the glass service was impeccable Review tags are currently only available for English language reviews. Start your review of Portrait Restaurant Click to rate “60th birthday” Reviewed 3 days ago NEW Food service and view were amazing. I would thoroughly recommend it. It was a Saturday and quite busy but this did not affect the service and quality of food. Helpful? “Perfect for a pre theatre meal” Reviewed 3 days ago NEW via mobile The restaurant offers a very reasonable and tasty pre theatre meal. Although a small selection of dishes it was just right for early evening washed down with a glass of wine. Really liked the pleasant and friendly service, not so keen on the acoustics as conversation was at times difficult. But hey. This is not an all evening restaurant so... More Helpful? “Try the Portrait Cafe in the Basement” Reviewed 5 days ago NEW I visited the Taylor Wessing Portrait exhibition recently at the National Portrait Gallery. It was a terrible day, quite a downpour and the traffic was chaotic, I had been looking for somewhere to eat. Pret a Manger caught my eye, it was across the street, but I opted to take the safer option and skip it. I was delighted to... More Helpful? Reviewed 6 days ago NEW Dropped in before going to the Portrait Gallery. Good lattes and mocha. 2 drinks and croissant £6.40 Helpful? “Splendid afternoon tea!!!” Reviewed 6 days ago NEW Me and my mother really enjoyed this well-priced afternoon tea along with discreet and helpful service!!!A must-visit soon.Thank you! Helpful? “Afternoon tea with amazing view!” Reviewed 1 week ago What a lovely vista this place has. The staff were very friendly and the afternoon tea was a little bit quirky with items that were different from the traditional selection you have at other places. The salads were my favourite and everyone in our party had something they thought was the best bit. Would certainly return. Helpful? “A civilised way to meet up with an old friend.” Reviewed 1 week ago Went after viewing the caravaggio exhibition - beautiful location - wonderful views over the roof tops of london - polite helpful staff - and food was good as well - it wants perfect - my husband had to send back his pheasant to be cooked again as it was too rare but they were very obliging and did it very... More Helpful? “Perfect start to the New Year” Reviewed 2 weeks ago We went here for breakfast / brunch on New Year's Day morning. It was a perfect, if slightly decadent, start to the new year. I had perfect eggs florentine, with fresh orange juice, a punchy double macchiato and a pear bellini -well, it was New Year ;-) Lovely food and drinks, brilliant location (possibly the best view in London) and... More Helpful? “Great place for pre-theatre dinner” Reviewed 2 weeks ago Arrived for a 5.45 pm booking. It was already nearly full and people without a reservation were being turned away. Were shown to a window table with excellent views across to Nelson's Column. Nice meal, promptly served without bein |
What was the name of the infamous 'The Yorkshire Ripper'? | Peter Sutcliffe - Biography - IMDb Peter Sutcliffe Jump to: Overview (3) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trivia (9) | Personal Quotes (2) Overview (3) The Yorkshire Ripper Mini Bio (1) British serial killer, Peter Sutcliffe, who is infamous as the 'Yorkshire Ripper' was born under fairly normal surroundings. His father John Sutcliffe was a mill owner. Peter was very attached to his mother Kathleen. He was a loner in school and his grades were generally poor. Peter quit school at 15. He loved to visit the local wax museum where he was fascinated by specimens that showed the effect of venereal disease on the body. He worked as a municipal gravedigger and mortuary assistant for a while. During this period he was known to steal things from the bodies he was burying. Some of his early tendencies towards necrophilia may have stemmed from here. He would later tell authorities that it was during this time that he started hearing the voice of God coming from a grave telling him to 'rid the world of harlots'. He attempted his first murder in 1969 with a home made weapon - a sock filled with bricks. On 2 occasions his victims escaped. On Oct 30, 1975 however he had perfected his m.o. He used a ball peen hammer to bludgeon his victim to death. Then he stabbed them with a chisel or screwdriver to mutilate their bodies. He killed mainly in the cities of Leeds, Bradford and in the Yorkshire area and 1 murder in the Lancashire city of Manchester.His victims were all women. Though the majority were prostitutes, he also began killing college students towards the end - the only common factor being they were lone women who were out late. The age range of his victims was 16 to 47. One of his victims was even killed in her own apartment. In one case Sutcliffe actually revisited the crime scene a week later to further mutilate the body before it was finally found by the police. Sutcliffe was a schizoid personality who was able to remain a devoted husband at home while still committing his brutal crimes outside. When Sutcliffe's mother died on November 8, 1978 there was an 11 month 'cooling-off' period. The largest manhunt in Britsh history was launched to catch the 'Ripper'. It involved interviewing 250,000 people and searching 20,000 houses. In June 1979 the police were sidetracked when they received a hoax tape and letters from someone claiming to be the ripper. Sutcliffe who was interviewed was dismissed as a suspect because he did not have the 'Wearside accent' of the hoax tape. The last 'Ripper' murder took place on 17 Nov 1980. There had been 13 victims with 7 attempted murders. On January 2, 1981 Sutcliffe was arrested by the police for displaying false number plates on his Rover car. (The number plates actually belonged to a Skoda.) Peter Sutcliffe had stolen the plates from a scrapyard in nearby Dewsbury. on his Rover P6 and propositioning a prostitute. He requested permission to 'pee' before going to the station. The next day, while he was being questioned at the station, the arresting policeman decided to go and check the bushes where Sutcliffe had urinated. He found a hammer and chisel behind some shrubbery. Sutcliffe quickly confessed to his crimes. he said he harbored a vendetta against prostitutes after one of them had swindled him of money and given him a venereal disease. On May 22, 1981 he was declared guilty of committing 13 murders and sentenced to spend not less than 30 yrs in prison. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Sujit R. Varma Spouse (1) Trivia (9) He claimed that God's voice emanating from a grave, had ordered him to kill. He was attacked by a fellow inmate James Costello in Parkhurst Prison, on January 10 1983. He survived but has a facial scar. He killed 13 women between the ages of 16 and 47 from October 30, 1975 till his arrest on January 2, 1981. Has been diagnosed to have paranoid schizophrenia. Was a lorry driver. Was interviewed a surprising 9 times by the police in connections with the murders in and around Manchester and West Yorkshire as a potential 'suspect' but released each time! Was a gravedigger. |
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What was the former name of Thailand? | What was the former name of Thailand? | Reference.com What was the former name of Thailand? A: Quick Answer The former name of Thailand was Siam. It was changed in 1949, after the Siamese assembly voted to change it the previous year. However, this was not the only attempt to change the country's name from Siam to Thailand. Full Answer In 1939, the dictator Field Marshal Luang Phibunsongkhran tried to change the name of the country. He was unsuccessful in doing so, because the anti-axis powers were unhappy that Siam had sided with the Japanese in the war, so they did not recognize the new name. After the war, the country was successful in changing the name during the aforementioned year. |
What country would you have to visit if you wanted to 'Row on the Po'? | Italys Po River @ National Geographic Magazine By Erla Zwingle Photographs by William Albert Allard Italys Po River Punished for centuries by destructive floods, northern Italians stubbornly embrace their nations longest river, which nurtures rice fields, vineyards, fisheriesand legends. Get a taste of what awaits you in print from this compelling excerpt. Although the Po is known to every Italian schoolchild as the countrys longest river, at 405 miles (652 kilometers) long and 1,650 feet (503 meters) across at its widest point its a mere rivulet compared with the Nile or the Yangtze. But size is not the story. The Pos waters, fed by 141 tributaries draining a catchment basin of 27,000 square miles (70,000 square kilometers), created the Val Padana, the plain that stretches across northern Italy from the French border on the west to the Adriatic Sea on the east. More than 16 million peoplenearly a third of all Italianslive in this fertile expanse, some of the most heavily cultivated land in Europe. Their settlements range from Turin, a major manufacturing town and headquarters of Fiat, the automotive conglomerate, to some of the countrys most beautiful and historic towns: Piacenza, Pavia, Cremona, Mantova, and Ferrara. Il grande fiume, the great river, is clearly worthy of respect, if not, it would seem, affection. Still, for everything the Po may have done to man, man has done at least as much to it. Nearly 25 percent of the land along its banks has been denuded of natural vegetation to make way for sterile plantations of poplars harvested for cellulose; the river is dammed for hydroelectric power and tainted by agricultural and industrial chemicals, to say nothing of the daily effluent from Milan, a city of 1.3 millionwith no sewage treatment plantsituated on two of the Pos tributaries. (Ironically, another city of its size reprimanded by the European Environment Agency for its sewage problem is Brussels, seat of the European Union.) The illegal gouging out of 33 million cubic yards (23 million cubic meters) of sand and gravel every year for construction has left huge holes in the riverbed, some of its natural meandering curves have been straightened to aid navigation, and more than half its total length is immured by man-made earthen embankments called argini that protect towns and fields, all of which have only made the Pos floods fiercer and more disastrous. Yet beneath the incessant recitation of the rivers real problems you can discern murmurs of love. They are like the wordless voice of the river itself, a sound that is half water, half wind, or like the tiny ripples that are caused not by the breeze on the surface but by the undulations of the hidden riverbed far beneath. There are people who are rooted in the Po, one man told me, so that even if he hits you, you turn the other cheek. This passion for the river is the story. Get the whole story in the pages of National Geographic magazine . VIDEO Bill Allard shares his experiences of Italys Po River. RealPlayer WinMedia Share your thoughts on all things Italian. What places in Italy inspire you? What favorite spots would you recommend to visit? Tell us your stories. In More to Explore the National Geographic magazine team shares some of its best sources and other information. Special thanks to the Research Division. According to sources at Monticello, Thomas Jefferson made a visit to Turin, Italy, in April 1787, 14 years before he became President of the United States but just two years before he became the first secretary of state. After spending a few days in the city to visit museums and galleries, he drove out to the rice regions of Piedmont and Lombardy, making excursions to places such as Moncaglieri, Stuponigi, and Superga to study the fields. Then, en route to Milan, he studied the rice fields between Vercelli and Pavia. There he stopped to talk to owners, as well as interview peasants who were working in the fields. He learned about the husking machinery and later sketched it from memory. It was during this trip to Italy that Thoma |
In what country would you find the mountain range 'The Apennines'? | The Apennines Mountains Map and Details - World Atlas The Apennines Mountains Map and Details print this map The source of almost all rivers in Italy including the Arno, Tiber, and Volturno, the Apennines Mountains (Ital. Appennino) 830 miles (1,350km) in length, form the backbone of the country, and run the entire length of the Italian Peninsula, ending on the island of Sicily. The highest point is Mt. Corno at 9,560 ft. (2,914 meters). They are no longer as heavily forested as in the past, as most of the slopes had been harvested over the centuries. Modern conservation and reforestation methods have really helped, and much of the new-growth is now protected by law. These beautiful and rugged mountains are famed for their numerous railroad tunnels and highway passes, quaint villages, and by the storybook Appian Way. |
In shillings, what was the value of a crown? | Understanding old British money - pounds, shillings and pence Before decimalization on 15 February 1971, there were twenty (20) shillings per pound. The shilling was subdivided into twelve (12) pennies. The penny was further sub-divided into two halfpennies or four farthings (quarter pennies). 2 farthings = 1 halfpenny 2 halfpence = 1 penny (1d) 3 pence = 1 thruppence (3d) 6 pence = 1 sixpence (a 'tanner') (6d) 12 pence = 1 shilling (a bob) (1s) 2 shillings = 1 florin ( a 'two bob bit') (2s) 2 shillings and 6 pence = 1 half crown (2s 6d) 5 shillings = 1 Crown (5s) Did you know The pre-decimalisation British system of coinage was introduced by King Henry II. It was based on the troy system of weighing precious metals. The penny was literally one pennyweight of silver. A pound sterling thus weighed 240 pennyweights, or a pound of sterling silver. Symbols The symbols 's' for shilling and 'd' for pence derive from the Latin solidus and denarius used in the Middle Ages. The '£' sign developed from the 'l' for libra. £ or l in some documents = pound A £1 coin was called a Sovereign and was made of gold. A paper pound often was called a quid. More than a pound (£) 1 guinea and a £5.0.0 note 1 guinea = £1-1s-0d ( £1/1/- ) = one pound and one shilling = 21 shillings or 21/- (which is £1.05 in todays money) 1 guinea could be written as '1g' or '1gn'. A guinea was considered a more gentlemanly amount than £1. You paid tradesmen, such as a carpenter, in pounds but gentlemen, such as an artist, in guineas. A third of a guinea equalled exactly seven shillings. Why guinea? Because the Guinea coast was fabled for its gold, and its name became attached to other things like guinea fowl, and New Guinea. "A Guinea coin was available as legal tender and they were minted from gold. Therefore ceased to be used as such as they became collectors items, for the gold presumably. I was given 4 gold guinea coins when I was 13." Manuel, Wilmslow, Cheshire "I remember the £5.0.0 note. It was larger than other notes, stiff and very white with black lettering. It had to be folded to fit into a wallet and I never possessed more than one at a time and then infrequently. It did not appear to last very long because, I have been given to understand, it was easily forged." Edwin J Cato "Bob" is slang for shilling (which is 5p in todays money) 1 shilling equalled twelve pence (12d). £1 (one pound) equalled 20 shillings (20s or 20/-) 240 pennies ( 240d ) = £1 There were 240 pennies to a pound because originally 240 silver penny coins weighed 1 pound (1lb). A sum of £3 12s 6d was normally written as £3-12-6, but a sum of 12s 6d was normally recorded as 12/6. Amounts less than a pound were also written as: 12/6 meaning 12s-6d 10/- meaning ten shillings. An amount such as 12/6 would be pronounced 'twelve and six' as a more casual form of 'twelve shillings and sixpence'. More than a Shilling (s. or /- ) Coins of more than one shilling ( 1/- ) but less than £1 in value were: a florin (a two shillings or 2 bob or 2 bob bit) 10 x 2/- = £1 a penny (copper) often called a 'copper' 12 x 1d = 1/- The word threepence would often be pronounced as though there was only a single middle "e", therefore "thre-pence". The slang name for the coin was Joey. Penny coins were referred to as 'coppers' We also used the words couple of coppers, tanner, bob, half-a-dollar, dollar, quid to mean the value or amount of the money needed, e.g. can you lend me ten bob please? It didn't really matter if in was made up of shillings and pennies, or any other coins. John Curd Less than a penny (d) Pennies were broken down into other coins: a farthing |
From which part of it's body does a cow sweat? | Kids' Health - Topics - Smelly sweat Smelly sweat odour; BO; perspire; perspiration; sweating; eccrine; glands; apocrine; puberty; Contents What is sweat? Our bodies have their own air-conditioning system. It's called sweating. Sweat flows out through the skin to cool us down if our body temperature is getting higher than the usual 37º Celsius. Sweat is also known as perspiration. We sweat (perspire) to cool our skin and release heat from our body when the hypothalamus (say hippo-thal-a-mus), (the part of the brain that looks after body temperature) sends messages to our body to start sweating. This could be in hot weather or after hard exercise. If you have a fever it's because your body is fighting an infection and having a higher body temperature is one of the ways the body does this. While your body is pushing up your temperature you will not sweat, but when your body needs to cool down again you can become very sweaty. You may sweat more as adrenaline (the fight or flight hormone) speeds up your heart rate. Where does it come from? There are two types of sweat glands. The eccrine glands (say ek-reen) are found all over the body in the deeper layer of the skin (the dermis). There are over 2 million of them. There are lots of them on the palms of our hands, the soles of our feet, our armpits and on our scalp. Each gland has its own exit to the skin's surface. This is called a pore. If you lick your arm you can taste your sweat. It tastes salty. Sweat from eccrine glands is made out of water, a little bit of salt and tiny amounts of some other chemicals. The apocrine sweat glands (say ap-oh-kreen) are found in armpits and in the genital and anal area (your 'private' bits). The exit of these glands is into a hair follicle – they do not have their own pore. These glands start working when you reach puberty. They make a thick, oily fluid different to the sweat on other parts of your body. Why sweat smells Well actually sweat from the eccrine glands does not have a smell. Sweat from apocrine glands does have a smell, but it is usually only a very slight smell. However, our bodies have bacteria (germs) living on skin and clothes. These bacteria use sweat to grow. A lot of body smell (body odour or BO) comes from the bacteria feeding on the oils in sweat under the arms or groin. This sweat gets onto the clothes we wear and if we don't wash and change underclothes then the smell gets stronger! But the worst smell can be from our feet! Feet make a lot of sweat and bacteria can get a really good feed if they hang out inside your socks and shoes. (If your feet are damp then fungi can grow and you could get tinea, which is a fungus.) So wash your feet well and make sure that you dry between your toes. A dry facewasher is handy because it can get into the spaces between your toes more easily than a towel. (Don't use the same one that you use on your face though!) Spicy foods and garlic can change the smell of sweat too. Everyone has their own personal smell - that's how dogs can track people after sniffing a piece of their clothing. How do you know if you're smelly? Your nose very quickly gets used to smells around it, so you don't notice your own body smell, but if you are a nearly teen and stick your nose under your arm you might notice a smell. Usually this smell is not as strong or as bad as most people fear it is if you wash regularly and change your clothes. However – your feet!!! You can notice when your feet smell bad. Sometimes if people tell you that you smell bad – have BO – they might be being unkind rather than truthful. Sometimes the things that people use to hide their body smell have a much stronger and more unpleasant smell than their body actually has. What you can do Our topic on Personal hygiene has lots of ideas which can help. Just remember these things. If you can, wash your body every day and change your underwear every day. Air your shoes, especially sneakers or sports shoes when you take them off. Leave them overnight in the laundry or even outside if you have a covered area where you can safely leave th |
What name did Muhammad Ali give to his autobiography? | Muhammad Ali - Black History - HISTORY.com Google Muhammad Ali’s Early Years and Amateur Career Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr., the elder son of Cassius Marcellus Clay Sr. (1912-1990) and Odessa Grady Clay (1917-1994), was born on January 17, 1942, in Louisville, Kentucky . It was a red-and-white Schwinn that steered the future heavyweight champion to the sport of boxing. When his beloved bicycle was stolen, a tearful 12-year-old Clay reported the theft to Louisville police officer Joe Martin (1916-1996) and vowed to pummel the culprit. Martin, who was also a boxing trainer, suggested that the upset youngster first learn how to fight, and he took Clay under his wing. Six weeks later, Clay won his first bout in a split decision. Did You Know? Muhammad Ali has appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated 38 times, second only to basketball great Michael Jordan. By age 18 Clay had captured two national Golden Gloves titles, two Amateur Athletic Union national titles and 100 victories against eight losses. After graduating high school, he traveled to Rome and won the light heavyweight gold medal in the 1960 Summer Olympics. Clay won his professional boxing debut on October 29, 1960, in a six-round decision. From the start of his pro career, the 6-foot-3-inch heavyweight overwhelmed his opponents with a combination of quick, powerful jabs and foot speed, and his constant braggadocio and self-promotion earned him the nickname “Louisville Lip.” Muhammad Ali: Heavyweight Champion of the World After winning his first 19 fights, including 15 knockouts, Clay received his first title shot on February 25, 1964, against reigning heavyweight champion Sonny Liston (1932-1970). Although he arrived in Miami Beach, Florida , a 7-1 underdog, the 22-year-old Clay relentlessly taunted Liston before the fight, promising to “float like a butterfly, sting like a bee” and predicting a knockout. When Liston failed to answer the bell at the start of the seventh round, Clay was indeed crowned heavyweight champion of the world. In the ring after the fight, the new champ roared, “I am the greatest!” At a press conference the next morning, Clay, who had been seen around Miami with controversial Nation of Islam member Malcolm X (1925-1965), confirmed the rumors of his conversion to Islam. On March 6, 1964, Nation of Islam leader Elijah Muhammad (1897-1975) bestowed on Clay the name of Muhammad Ali. Ali solidified his hold on the heavyweight championship by knocking out Liston in the first round of their rematch on May 25, 1965, and he defended his title eight more times. Then, with the Vietnam War raging, Ali showed up for his scheduled induction into the U.S. Armed Forces on April 28, 1967. Citing his religious beliefs, he refused to serve. Ali was arrested, and the New York State Athletic Commission immediately suspended his boxing license and revoked his heavyweight belt. Convicted of draft evasion, Ali was sentenced to the maximum of five years in prison and a $10,000 fine, but he remained free while the conviction was appealed. Many saw Ali as a draft dodger, and his popularity plummeted. Banned from boxing for three years, Ali spoke out against the Vietnam War on college campuses. As public attitudes turned against the war, support for Ali grew. In 1970 the New York State Supreme Court ordered his boxing license reinstated, and the following year the U.S. Supreme Court overturned his conviction in a unanimous decision. Muhammad Ali’s Return to the Ring After 43 months in exile, Ali returned to the ring on October 26, 1970, and knocked out Jerry Quarry (1945-1999) in the third round. On March 8, 1971, Ali got his chance to regain his heavyweight crown against reigning champ Joe Frazier (1944-2011) in what was billed as the “Fight of the Century.” The undefeated Frazier floored Ali with a hard left hook in the final round. Ali got up but lost in a unanimous decision, experiencing his first defeat as a pro. Ali won his next 10 bouts before being defeated by Ken Norton (1943-). He won the rematch six months later in a split decision and gained further reve |
In what country would you find the capital city of Jakarta? | Jakarta: Indonesia�s capital city, Indonesia�s geography and peoples, HSIE Year 6, NSW | Online Education Home Schooling Skwirk Australia Almost one-third of Indonesians live in big cities The largest city in Indonesia is the capital city Jakarta Jakarta has modern, wealthy areas and older, poorer areas The poor areas are called kampungs. They can be dirty and run down with the potential to spread disease There is a lot of air pollution and noise pollution in Jakarta The government is encouraging new manufacturing businesses in the cities Indonesian cities Almost one-third of Indonesia's population live in the major cities of Indonesia. This is around 80 million people and this number is growing all the time. There are many reasons for people to move from the rural parts of Indonesia to the cities. Most of the time people are simply trying to make a better life for themselves and their families. In some cases this means moving to the city because there is no farmland for them to live and work on. This is particularly true in areas where land is being taken up by mining operations, or even being used to build tourist resorts. In other cases, people move to the city just because the cities are where the exciting new jobs are. This is true for younger people who may have studied at school and university and who want to develop professional careers. There are several large cities on the island of Java, including Surabaya and Yogyakarta, but the largest city in Indonesia is the capital, Jakarta. Jakarta Jakarta is a large, sprawling city located on the western end of the north coast of Java (see image 1). As well as being the capital city and the home of the Indonesian government, Jakarta is where most of the big businesses in Indonesia are located. As it is the home of the government, the Australian Embassy is in Jakarta. This allows the Australian Ambassador to Indonesia to have close access to people in the Indonesian government and to help Australian businesses and tourists with their dealings in Indonesia. Jakarta is also sometimes called Ibu Kota which means 'mother city'. With a population of over 10 million people, there are a lot of children for the mother city to take care of. It's not hard to see why Jakarta is such a busy, noisy and bustling city. Jakarta was originally known as Batavia by the Dutch traders who settled in the 1600s. The name was changed back to Jakarta by the Indonesian people during World War II. There are still some examples of colonial architecture in the older parts of Jakarta. Some of the buildings are preserved today as museums (see image 2). Living in Jakarta Life in Jakarta is very diverse. Just like in any large Australian city, there are many different people from different cultural backgrounds and with different lifestyles. In this way Jakarta reflects Indonesia as a whole. Jakarta is also a city of extremes. While it is a modern city that has many high-rise buildings, modern hotels and apartments, it also has many poor areas where people live in very basic shelters made out of whatever materials they can find. These poorer parts of the city are known as kampungs (see image 3). Kampungs are not officially planned parts of the city and because of this they usually do not have running water or proper sewerage systems. This can mean that in the wet season open drains can flood and sewage can be washed through the streets, increasing the spread of diseases and infections. The authorities in Jakarta are working on ways to improve sanitary conditions in the city. People who live in kampungs are not the only people in Jakarta who live in ways very different from ours. A lot of people in older parts of the city may live in apartment buildings or blocks of flats where they have to share kitchens and bathrooms with their neighbours. Pollution Jakarta also suffers from a high level of air pollution. In a city with so many people, there are a lot of cars, trucks, buses, motorbikes and three-wheeled taxis called bajaj (ba-jaj). These all have an impact on the amount of pollution in the city and also |
How many humps would you find on a dromedary camel? | The Difference Between One-Hump and Two-Hump Camels The Difference Between One-Hump and Two-Hump Camels Advertisement For years scientists believed that camels - like unicorns, mermaids, and the American Indian - were just a mythical creature used to market cigarettes. That was until scientists discovered the existence of real-life camels in the Egyptian desert in 1967. But seriously speaking, there are three types of camels, which are one-hump camels, two-hump camels, and camel cigarettes. I am only going to address the first two types. Dromedary is the name for one-hump camels. This type of camel is common to Africa and the Middle East. It was exported all over the world and is now relatively common in Australia and North America, where is has been used sporadically over the years as a pack animal. Dromedary camels are much more common than two hump camels and much less common than camel cigarettes. Bactrian Camels are much less common than dromedary (one-hump). Bactrian camels are native to the Gobi Desert in Mongolia. Aside from the obvious difference of the number of humps, Bactrian Camels differ in a few other key ways. For example, the Bactrian camel grows a thick coat of hair each winter. That coat of hair falls off every spring. This is to deal with the extreme variation of temperature in the Gobi desert where summer highs often top 100 degrees Fahrenheit, and winter months can see significant amounts of snow. In general, Bactrian camels are much more mild-mannered than their hot-tempered dromedary kin. (The Dromedary camel has a uniform length of hair year round.) Estimates for the number of Bactrian Camels in North America range from about 400-800 head. It is possible to cross breed the two types of camels. Some people would expect that by breeding a one-hump camel with a two-hump camel that the result might be a three hump camel. The actual math equation is closer to this: one-hump camel + two-hump camel=a camel with one really large hump. Due to lower numbers, and the higher regard in the eyes of breeders, Bactrian camels command much higher prices than Dromedary camels. by Cameron Hatch |
In what country was St. Patrick born? | BBC News - Was St Patrick, patron saint of Ireland, a Welshman? Was St Patrick, patron saint of Ireland, a Welshman? By Lucy Ballinger BBC Wales News The traditional dyeing of the Chicago River marked Saint Patrick's Day festivities in Illinois Welsh village claims St Patrick As people across the world prepare to celebrate the life of one of the world's most famous Irishmen, was St Patrick actually Welsh? For many, St Patrick's Day commemorations will centre around pub crawls and street parades, but in one small village in west Wales a more sedate celebration will be taking place. Patrick, or Padrig in Welsh, was born around 387 AD and was known as Maewyn (Welsh for devoted friend) Succat (a Pagan term for warlike). He is believed to have come from Bannavem Taburniae, which could be Banwen in Neath Port Talbot, where every year a service is held in his honour. The annual event sees a small collection of residents, historians and school children congregate beside a plaque left in memory of the patron saint of Ireland, before they retire to a community centre for a cup of tea. St Patrick is remembered across the world for his missionary work in Ireland Although it is much lower key than many other St Patrick's Day celebrations, residents believe it is important to keep the link with Patrick - who would be their most famous son - alive. One man who has a personal interest in promoting the connection is author and historian George Brinley Evans. "My grandfather had a small holding by the side of the road which he farmed. When I was about eight years old I was told St Patrick was born on that land," he said. "It has been said for years he came from Banwen, and in 2004 we had a beautiful stone by the side of the road to mark this. People come from Ireland to visit it. "Academics have looked at the idea that St Patrick was born in Wales. Although you can't really say he was a Welshman because it was Roman Britain," he added. St Patrick's upbringing Born in Bannavem Taberniae His father Calpurnius, was a 'decurion', a kind of town councillor, and a church deacon. His grandfather Potitus was a priest He lived in a villa with servants and helped in the fields until the age of seven when he was sent to school He was abducted and forced into slavery for six years as a teenager While there is no firm evidence to prove St Patrick was Welsh - with Scotland also mooted as his birthplace - some argue that several things point to it. Historian and Onllwyn community councillor Tom Marston said: "No tessellated Roman villa or plaques saying he was born here have been found. "I think the strongest evidence is the persistence of the notion among local people that it was so. Next is the written confession of the man himself where he mentions the name and description of his birthplace itself. "But for me it is a line of wordplay in The Confession of St Patrick, I quote: 'I was picked a stone out of the bog', the word stone being a play on his name Patrick and bog being a play on the name of birthplace Banwen." A stone marking ceremony at the saint's alleged birthplace during a St Patrick's Day parade in Banwen in 2008 As a teenager St Patrick was said to have been captured by pirates along with his sister and sold into slavery. He worked as a shepherd in Ireland until he managed to escape and board a ship home. He is said to have been ordained as a priest before returning to Ireland where he played a significant role in converting the country to Christianity, becoming its first bishop. The training he received to do this missionary work is, again, said by some to have taken place in Wales at the Church of Llantwit Major. A young Irish dancer marches in the London St Patrick's Day parade Founded in 500 AD by the Welsh monk Illtud, the Church of Llantwit Major, or Llanilltud Fawr, is believed to be Britain's earliest centre of learning. St Illtud established a monastic school of over 1,000 pupils, which is said to have included Wales' patron saint St David as well as St Patrick. The Rector of Llantwit Major, Huw Butler said: "It is traditionally |
Which 1964 film recounted the true story of the Battle of Rorke's Drift? | BBC - History - British History in depth: Zulu: The True Story Print this page Introduction On 22 January 1879, at Rorke's Drift on the Natal border with Zululand, in South Africa, a tiny British garrison of 140 men - many of them sick and wounded - fought for 12 hours to repel repeated attacks by up to 3,000 Zulu warriors. This heroic defence was rewarded by Queen Victoria's government with no fewer than 11 Victoria Crosses, and was later immortalised by the film Zulu (1964), directed by Cy Endfield. Few ... remember that it was fought on the same day that the British Army suffered its most humiliating defeat ... Few, however, remember that it was fought on the same day that the British Army suffered its most humiliating defeat at nearby Isandlwana. Why? Because it suited those responsible for the disaster to exaggerate the importance of Rorke's Drift in the hope of reducing the impact of Isandlwana. The true story of 22 January 1879 - the Empire's longest day - is one of unprovoked slaughter, of heroes being ignored and of the guilty being protected. And the responsibility for this lay with Queen Victoria herself. Top An unnecessary war Benjamin Disraeli © Like so many imperial conflicts of the period, the Zulu War was not initiated from London. Instead, Benjamin Disraeli's government - preoccupied with the Russian threat to Constantinople and Afghanistan - made every effort to avoid a fight. 'We cannot now have a Zulu war, in addition to other greater and too possible troubles', wrote Sir Michael Hicks Beach, the colonial secretary, in November 1878. The man to whom this letter was addressed - Sir Bartle Frere - had others ideas, however. Frere had been sent out to to Cape Town with the specific task of grouping South Africa's hotch-potch of British colonies, Boer republics and independent black states into a Confederation of South Africa. But he quickly realised that the region could not be unified under British rule until the powerful Zulu kingdom - with its standing army of 40,000 disciplined warriors - had been suppressed. So he exaggerated the threat posed by the Zulus to the British, and, when the home government refused to sanction war, took matters into his own hands in December 1878 by presenting the Zulu king, Cetshwayo, with an unacceptable ultimatum. This required, among other things, the disbandment of the Zulu Army, and war was the inevitable result. Such unilateral action by an imperial pro-consul was not unusual during the Victorian period. Such unilateral action by an imperial pro-consul was not unusual during the Victorian period. So great were the distances involved, and so slow the methods of communication, that British governors often took it upon themselves to start wars and annex provinces. Lord Lytton, the Viceroy of India, was about to invade Afghanistan without reference to London. But the Zulu conflict was unique in that it was to be the last pre-emptive war launched by the British, prior to the recent campaign in Iraq. Top Isandlwana Lord Chelmsford, c.1870 © The war began on 11 January 1879, when the 5,000-strong main British column invaded Zululand at Rorke's Drift. It was commanded by the ambitious Lord Chelmsford, a favourite of the Queen, who had little respect for the fighting qualities of the Zulu. 'If I am called upon to conduct operations against them,' he wrote in July 1878, 'I shall strive to be in a position to show them how hopelessly inferior they are to us in fighting power, altho' numerically stronger.' This dangerous mixture of self-confidence and contempt for their foes infected the whole British force. But their misjudgement came to rebound on them badly. By 20 January - hampered by minor skirmishes and poor tracks - Chelmsford's column had only advanced 11 miles to the rocky lower slopes of a distinctive, sphinx-like hill called Isandlwana. There it set up camp. But at 4am on 22 January, Chelmsford made the first of a series of blunders by taking two-thirds of his force off to pursue what he believed was the main Zulu army. He was convinced tha |
What's the name of the character in the 'Missing in Action' films played by Chuck Norris? | Chuck Norris Movies: Lone Wolf McQuade and 23 Other Action Films Remembered By the Martial Arts Icon – - Black Belt Adapted from an interview by Robert W. Young Lead photo by Rick Hustead – September 24, 2012 In the more than four decades he’s been in show business, Chuck Norris has built a name for himself that’s instantly recognized around the world. In his 2004 autobiography Against All Odds, Chuck Norris said he had to claw his way up from having a four-word bit part in his first film to being deemed worthy of starring roles in big-budget productions — all despite the naysayers who insisted that a mild-mannered karate champ could never make it big in Hollywood. Despite his success, Chuck Norris never forgets to give credit to those who helped him navigate his circuitous path to the top and always manages to find time to spread the magic of the martial arts to those who need it most — as is demonstrated in this Q&A from the Black Belt archives. Did Missing in Action and The Delta Force change history? Judge for yourself in this FREE download! It’s Chuck Norris talking about Chuck Norris movies! What more could you ask for to get your week started right? Chuck Norris on Chuck Norris Movies The Wrecking Crew (1969) Black Belt: Your movie career began in 1969 with an appearance in The Wrecking Crew. What do you remember about that role? Chuck Norris: (laughs) That’s going a long way back. Bruce Lee was the stunt coordinator on that film, and he asked me if I wanted to play this part. And I said, “Oh yeah, it sounds exciting.” So they gave me the script, and I had one line in it. I studied it for two weeks, trying to figure out how to say it. On the day of shooting, Bruce wasn’t even there. Before he went off to do something else, he said: “Oh, you know how to do the fight scenes. You don’t need me here.” But I was nervous as can be. My one line was, “May I, Mr. Helm?” which I had to say when Dean Martin walked into the club to see Elke Sommer and Nigel Green. As he walked in and I was sitting in this booth, I could feel my throat tightening up. I jumped up and tried to say, “May I, Mr. Helm?” My throat froze up, and I couldn’t even say it. Of course, they didn’t care. Then I did the fight with Dean Martin, and it was fine. Chuck Norris on Chuck Norris Movies Return of the Dragon (1973) Return of the Dragon included a monumental battle between you and Bruce Lee that people are still talking about. Yeah, that was amazing. Bruce had left for Hong Kong to pursue his movie career, and I didn’t hear from him for a couple of years. Then he called me out of the blue and asked if I would be his opponent in this new movie, which he was directing, as well. He said, “I’m going to do this big fight scene in the Colosseum in Rome — a fight to the death, like two gladiators.” And kiddingly I went, “Well, who wins, Bruce?” And he said, “I win; I’m the star of this movie.” I said, “Oh, I see.” Because I held the world title then, I said, “So you want to beat the world champion?” And he said, “No, I want to kill the world champion.” I said, “Oh … OK.” Were you happy with the way the fight came out? Oh yeah. It became a classic. Even to this day it’s still … we just went to a Target [store], and in the DVD section there was only one copy of Return of the Dragon left on the rack. It’s amazing. Chuck Norris on Chuck Norris Movies Breaker! Breaker! (1976) I remember Breaker! Breaker! — in which you played a trucker— because I saw it at a drive-in theater in 1976. Breaker! Breaker! was a real low-budget film. We actually had to shoot a promo to get the investors to put up $240,000. It was my first strong acting role. Eighty percent of the people in it were my black belts — my students. It was fun to do, but it didn’t do much for my reputation because it was a trucking film. It wasn’t a “Chuck Norris movie” per se. Chuck Norris on Chuck Norris Movies Good Guys Wear Black (1977) That was my first real film, and it was tough because there was a lot of dialogue. But luckily it had a lot of good actors — James Franciscus, Anne Archer, Lloyd Hanes — |
Who played Edith Piaf in the 2007 film 'La Vie En Rose'? | La Vie en Rose (2007) - 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 La Vie en Rose ( 2007 ) La môme (original title) Biopic of the iconic French singer Édith Piaf . Raised by her grandmother in a brothel, she was discovered while singing on a street corner at the age of 19. Despite her success, Piaf's life was filled with tragedy. Director: From $9.99 (HD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 21 titles created 04 Oct 2010 a list of 31 titles created 30 Nov 2011 a list of 44 titles created 11 Oct 2012 a list of 40 titles created 08 Sep 2014 a list of 36 titles created 02 Dec 2014 Title: La Vie en Rose (2007) 7.6/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won 2 Oscars. Another 44 wins & 61 nominations. See more awards » Videos Alex Gibney exposes the haunting details of the USA's torture and interrogation practices during the War in Afghanistan. Director: Alex Gibney Two documentary filmmakers chronicle their time in Sonagchi, Calcutta and the relationships they developed with children of prostitutes who work the city's notorious red light district. Directors: Zana Briski, Ross Kauffman Stars: Kochi, Avijit Halder, Shanti Das A look at tightrope walker Philippe Petit's daring, but illegal, high-wire routine performed between New York City's World Trade Center's twin towers in 1974, what some consider, "the artistic crime of the century." Director: James Marsh The story of Harvey Milk , and his struggles as an American gay activist who fought for gay rights and became California's first openly gay elected official. Director: Gus Van Sant Post-WWII Germany: Nearly a decade after his affair with an older woman came to a mysterious end, law student Michael Berg re-encounters his former lover as she defends herself in a war-crime trial. Director: Stephen Daldry After the death of Princess Diana , Queen Elizabeth II struggles with her reaction to a sequence of events nobody could have predicted. Director: Stephen Frears In the Antarctic, every March since the beginning of time, the quest begins to find the perfect mate and start a family. Director: Luc Jacquet 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.7/10 X The story of the life and career of the legendary rhythm and blues musician Ray Charles , from his humble beginnings in the South, where he went blind at age seven, to his meteoric rise to stardom during the 1950s and 1960s. Director: Taylor Hackford Filmmaker Davis Guggenheim follows Al Gore on the lecture circuit, as the former presidential candidate campaigns to raise public awareness of the dangers of global warming and calls for immediate action to curb its destructive effects on the environment. Director: Davis Guggenheim A trio of black female soul singers cross over to the pop charts in the early 1960s, facing their own personal struggles along the way. Director: Bill Condon An elderly Margaret Thatcher talks to the imagined presence of her recently deceased husband as she struggles to come to terms with his death while scenes from her past life, from girlhood to British prime minister, intervene. Director: Phyllida Lloyd A widower is determined to get to the bottom of a potentially explosive secret involving his wife's murder, big business, and corporate corruption. Director: Fernando Meirelles Edit Storyline An un-chronological look at the life of the Little Sparrow, Édith Piaf (1915-1963). Her mother is an alcoholic street singer, her father a circus performer, her paternal grandmother a madam. During childhood she lives with each of them. At 20, she's a street singer discovered by a club owner who's soon murdered, coached by a musician who brings her to concert halls, and then quickly famous. Constant companions are alcohol and heartache. The tragedies of her love affair with Marcel Cerdan and the death of her only child belie the wor |
What character was played by Donald Sutherland in the film 'M*A*S*H'? | MASH (1970) - IMDb IMDb 18 January 2017 6:08 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 staff of a Korean War field hospital use humor and hijinks to keep their sanity in the face of the horror of war. Director: Richard Hooker (from the novel by), Ring Lardner Jr. (screenplay) Stars: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC Ashton Kutcher Wants to Name His Son "Hawkeye" 17 November 2016 4:30 AM, -08:00 | E! Online a list of 33 titles created 09 Feb 2011 a list of 24 titles created 14 Nov 2013 a list of 48 titles created 25 Apr 2014 a list of 46 titles created 06 Jun 2014 a list of 25 titles created 30 Nov 2014 Search for " MASH " 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 14 wins & 25 nominations. See more awards » Videos The staff of an army hospital in the Korean war find that laughter is the best way to deal with their situation. Stars: Alan Alda, Wayne Rogers, Loretta Swit Over the course of a few hectic days, numerous interrelated people prepare for a political convention as secrets and lies are surfaced and revealed. Director: Robert Altman A Hollywood studio executive is being sent death threats by a writer whose script he rejected - but which one? Director: Robert Altman Detective Philip Marlowe tries to help a friend who is accused of murdering his wife. Director: Robert Altman A gambler and a prostitute become business partners in a remote Old West mining town, and their enterprise thrives until a large corporation arrives on the scene. Director: Robert Altman The day-to-day lives of a number of suburban Los Angeles residents. Director: Robert Altman In 1951, a group of high schoolers come of age in a bleak, isolated, atrophied West Texas town that is slowly dying, both culturally and economically. Director: Peter Bogdanovich Pinky is an awkward adolescent who starts work at a spa in the California desert. She becomes overly attached to fellow spa attendant, Millie when she becomes Millie's room-mate. Millie is ... See full summary » Director: Robert Altman An introverted loner living in the bowels of the Astrodome plots to develop - with the aid of a mysterious guardian angel - a pair of wings that will help him fly. Director: Robert Altman 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 Edit Storyline The personnel at the 4077 MASH unit deal with the horrors of the Korean War and the stresses faced in surgery by whatever means. The tone at the MASH is established by recent arrivals, surgeons Captains 'Hawkeye' Pierce, 'Duke' Forrest, and 'Trapper' John McIntyre - the latter who Hawkeye knows he's met somewhere, but Trapper who won't divulge where - whose antics can be best described as non-regulation, and in the negative words of one of their fellow MASH-ers: unmilitary. The unit's commanding officer, Colonel Henry Blake, doesn't care about this behavior as long as it doesn't affect him, and as long as they do their job and do it well, which they do. Their behavior does extremely bother fellow surgeon, Major Frank Burns, and recently arrived head nurse, Major Margaret Houlihan, who obtains the nickname 'Hot Lips' based on information they glean about her through underhanded means. Beyond their battles with Frank and Hot Lips, Hawkeye, Duke and/or Trapper help unit dentist Painless ... Written by Huggo M*A*S*H Hysteria See more » Genres: Rated R for sexual content | See all certifications » Parents Guide: March 1970 (USA) See more » Also Known As: M*A*S*H See more » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia When studio execs first saw the dailies, they complained to Robert Altman that the soldiers looked dirty comp |
'The Dambusters' is a true story about which RAF squadron? | Dambusters - Trailer. - YouTube Dambusters - Trailer. 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 Jun 17, 2009 The Dam Busters is a 1955 British war film, set during the Second World War, and based on the true story of the RAF's 617 Squadron, the development of the "bouncing bomb", and Operation Chastise, the attack on the Ruhr dams in Germany. It stars Michael Redgrave as Barnes Wallis and Richard Todd as Wing Commander Guy Gibson and was directed by Michael Anderson Category |
Who's voice was used for Sheriff Woody in 'Toy Story'? | Talking Sheriff Woody: Toy Story | eBay Talking Sheriff Woody Toys 'R' Us - Perfect for the holiday! $44.99 Now you can add our Toy Story 3 Talking Sheriff Woody to your Toy Story collection! Simply remove his hat and he reacts with phrases and even knows when his hat is back on! Pull the string on Woody's ... Condition: | 160 sold From the Woody's Roundup TV Show. Deluxe Film Replica! Actual Movie Size! Dual Toy Sheriff and Interactive Woody modes! Woody the Sheriff. Pull the string to hear one of 50 sayings! Or TALK to Woody a... Toys 'R' Us - Perfect for the holiday! $54.99 Buy It Now Free Shipping Highly detailed deluxe film replica from DISNEY/PIXARs digital data. Pull his string for classic Woody Toy phrases. Talk to him and he responds as Andys Room Woody. He even knows if youre talking loud... Buy It Now Free Shipping Released by Thinkway Toys as part of its line of. Woody's Roundup Deluxe Film Replica Woody the Sheriff features 50 original sayings when you pull the string for original toy phrases and features. Woo... $78.99 Buy It Now THE TALKING SHERIFF-. Toy Story 16" Talking Woody. If you pull String on his back he will talk to you. Knows if you are shouting or talking normal. It includes stand, responds to tone of your voice. | 6 sold Buzz has his original movie voice, Woody's voice sounds very similar to Tom Hanks, but it is not Tom Hanks. They come from a smoke free / pet free environment. Your rootin' tootin' little cowboy will ... Buy It Now or Best Offer Talking Christmas Woody. has been taken out of box and played with a little, it is in very good shape, with instructions and box, please see pictures. Please ask any questions as I do not offer return... | 3 sold Talks over 20 sayings! He comes pre-loaded with your favorite phrases, just like the character in the movie. Replicated from Disney/Pixar's digital data, this woody comes with a Sheriff badge, cowboy ... Buy It Now or Best Offer NEW RARE Toy Story Playtime Sheriff Woody Original Cowboy Talking Pull String. Also, the batteries need to be replaced soon because this is an old collectible toy. or Best Offer Free Shipping You need batteries for the pull string to work. Has the Pull String Just Like in the Movie. This Toy is a Collectible made by Thinkway Toys. Signs of wear on the box. Some nicks and scratches on the o... $19.99 0 bids Lot of 2 Disney Toy Story Characters: Talking Woody & Bullseye. He doesn't talk but his front legs do move. I believe this came directly from the Disney Parks. |
What 1990 film starred Gary and Martin Kemp? | The Krays (1990) - 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 This fact-based movie follows the life of the twin crime-lords in London's '60s underworld. Director: a list of 24 titles created 24 Oct 2011 a list of 49 titles created 24 Mar 2013 a list of 44 titles created 17 Aug 2014 a list of 34 images created 4 months ago a list of 37 titles created 3 months ago Search for " The Krays " 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 1 BAFTA Film Award. Another 4 wins & 1 nomination. See more awards » Videos Edit Storyline The life of a pair of twins (Ronald and Reginald Kray) who were born in London in 1934 and when they grew up became gangsters selling protection. Written by Michel Rudoy <[email protected]> When People are afraid of you, You can do anything. Remember that. See more » Genres: 9 November 1990 (USA) See more » Also Known As: A Kray fivérek See more » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia The East End of London had been extensively redeveloped since the Krays' heyday so the company filmed across the River Thames in Greenwich, especially in Caradoc Street. See more » Goofs At 93m 22s just before one of the gang offers the grieving Reggie a sandwich, the boom mike appears above the head of Gary Kemp (Ronnie). See more » Quotes [the Kray twins have been called up for National Service in the Army] Drill Sergeant : You are not people any more. You are not human beings. You are part of a machine. You do not wear what you want to, think what you want to - you wear what we tell you, think what we tell you, eat when we tell you, sleep, shit and fuck when we tell you! [a soldier giggles] Drill Sergeant : Someone stick a feather up your arse, lad? Soldier: Sarge? Drill Sergeant : You're grinning like a bloody Cheshire cat! [Ronnie and Reggie start walking away] Drill Sergeant : And where do you little ... [...] |
Which Russian boxer was beaten by Rocky in 'Rocky 4'? | Rocky IV (1985) - FAQ The content of this page was created directly by users and has not been screened or verified by IMDb staff. Visit our FAQ Help to learn more FAQ How much sex, violence, and profanity are in this movie? For detailed information about the amounts and types of (a) sex and nudity, (b) violence and gore, (c) profanity, (d) alcohol, drugs, and smoking, and (e) frightening and intense scenes in this movie, consult the IMDb Parents Guide for this movie. The Parents Guide for Rocky IV can be found here . What is 'Rocky IV' about? When ex-Heavyweight Champion Apollo Creed ( Carl Weathers ), former nemesis, trainer, and now a good friend to current Heavyweight Champ Rocky 'The Italian Stallion' Balboa ( Sylvester Stallone ), is killed during an exhibition match with 6 foot 5 inch, 261 pound Russian boxer Ivan 'The Siberian Express' Drago ( Dolph Lundgren ), Rocky blames himself and accepts Drago's challenge to fight him. With Creed's former manager Tony 'Duke' Evers ( Tony Burton ), Rocky travels to Siberia to train for the upcoming bout in Moscow. Did Sylvester Stallone write the screenplay for 'Rocky IV'? Yes. Like Rocky (1976), Rocky II (1979), and Rocky III (1982) before it, Rocky IV was written and directed by Stallone. Rocky IV was followed by Rocky V (1990) and Rocky Balboa (2006). A novelization of Rocky IV credited to Sylvester Stallone was released in 1985. What's the time frame of this film? It seems that many fans assume that when Rocky arrives at his house at the start of the film, he is returning from the sparring session with Apollo Creed ( Carl Weathers ) which ended Rocky III, and therefore, no time passes between Rocky III and Rocky IV. However, this cannot be so. Early on in the film, Rocky mentions to Adrian ( Talia Shire ) that it is nearly their ninth anniversary. They got married early in Rocky II, which was set between January 1, 1976 and November 25, 1976. As such, their 9-year anniversary would occur in early-1985. This places the events in Rocky IV roughly five years after the end of Rocky III (which was set in 1979-1980), and approximately 10 years after the original Rocky. Furthermore, we know that Rocky and Adrian were married in early-1976 and we know that the match with Drago takes place on Christmas Day. As such, the time frame of the film is from early-1985 to December 25, 1985. Rocky (1976): November 25, 1975 - January 1, 1976 Rocky II (1979): January 1, 1976 - November 25, 1976 Rocky III (1982): early-1979 - early-1980 Rocky IV (1985): early-1985 - December 25, 1985 What does the media dub the Ivan Drago-Apollo Creed fight? Superman vs. Superhype. After the fight it is dubbed "Death From Above" Drago literally punches Apollo Creed to death. He has a punch of over 2000 psi. He repeatedly punches Rocky in the head, but still loses. Is Rocky superhuman? No, Rocky is not superhuman, and there are numerous explanations for how he achieves the seemingly impossible and beats Drago. A practical explanation is simply that Rocky can take tremendous amounts of punishment without being defeated. Throughout Rocky, Rocky II and Rocky III, it is emphasized time and again that one of his greatest assets in the ring is his ability to take a severe beating, and still be able to fight. In Rocky, there is the famous scene where Apollo is sure he has won, even Mick thinks Rocky is done for, but Rocky is somehow able to get back to his feet and continue the fight. In Rocky II, Duke points out to Apollo that he saw Rocky get beaten as bad as any man he's ever seen, but nothing would keep him down. In Rocky III, Mick says that the beating Rocky took from Apollo in Rocky II should have killed him, but it didn't. Then at the end of Rocky III, Rocky dares Clubber Lang to punch him as hard as he can as often as he can, so as to tire him out, because he knows he can withstand Lang's power. As Drago himself says in Rocky IV, "He's not human, he's like a piece of iron". This is also emphasized continually throughout Rocky Balboa; for example, one of the commentators mentions that Rocky now has a restauran |
In 'Batman and Robin' what character was played by Arnold Schwarzenegger? | Batman & Robin (1997) - 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 Batman and Robin try to keep their relationship together even as they must stop Mr. Freeze and Poison Ivy from freezing Gotham City. 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 43 titles created 18 Apr 2012 a list of 35 titles created 10 Nov 2012 a list of 36 titles created 21 Oct 2013 a list of 49 titles created 28 Dec 2014 a list of 45 titles created 8 months ago Search for " Batman & Robin " 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. 10 wins & 21 nominations. See more awards » Videos Batman must battle Two-Face and The Riddler with help from an amorous psychologist and a young circus acrobat who becomes his sidekick, Robin. Director: Joel Schumacher When a corrupt businessman and the grotesque Penguin plot to take control of Gotham City, only Batman can stop them, while the Catwoman has her own agenda. Director: Tim Burton The Dark Knight of Gotham City begins his war on crime with his first major enemy being the clownishly homicidal Joker. Director: Tim Burton Superman reappears after a long absence, but is challenged by an old foe who uses Kryptonian technology for world domination. Director: Bryan Singer Superman agrees to sacrifice his powers to start a relationship with Lois Lane, unaware that three Kryptonian criminals he inadvertently released are conquering Earth. Directors: Richard Lester, Richard Donner Stars: Gene Hackman, Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder A shy woman, endowed with the speed, reflexes, and senses of a cat, walks a thin line between criminal and hero, even as a detective doggedly pursues her, fascinated by both of her personas. Director: Pitof An alien orphan is sent from his dying planet to Earth, where he grows up to become his adoptive home's first and greatest superhero. Director: Richard Donner Synthetic kryptonite laced with tobacco tar splits Superman in two: good Clark Kent and bad Man of Steel. Director: Richard Lester A man blinded by toxic waste which also enhanced his remaining senses fights crime as an acrobatic martial arts superhero. Director: Mark Steven Johnson Edit Storyline Batman and Robin are back working side-by-side to stop the villains of Gotham City, but is there tension appearing between them, especially when one villainess who calls herself Poison Ivy can make anyone fall in love with her...literally. Along with Poison Ivy, the icy Mr. Freeze is freezing anything which gets in his way from achieving his goal. Written by FilmFanUk Strength. Courage. Honor. And loyalty. On June 20, it ALL comes together... Genres: Rated PG-13 for strong stylized action and some innuendos | See all certifications » Parents Guide: 20 June 1997 (USA) See more » Also Known As: $42,872,606 (USA) (20 June 1997) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia Anthony Hopkins , who was one of Joel Schumacher 's other choices for Mr. Freeze, was also considered for the role of Alfred in Batman Begins (2005). See more » Goofs When Barbara is trying out passwords she looks to the picture of Margaret and the words "Love Peg" are missing, when she next looks they are back. See more » Quotes Bruce Wayne : My father once told me, "To succeed, we need only pick a star and follow it." The opening Warner Bros. logo re-shapes itself to form an ice-covered Batman logo. See more » Connections Written by Johnny Rzeznik (as John Rzeznik) Produced by Sean Slade & Paul Q. Kolderie Performed by Goo Goo |
Who played 'Judge Dredd' in the 1995 film? | Judge Dredd (1995) - 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 In a dystopian future, Joseph Dredd, the most famous Judge (a police officer with instant field judiciary powers), is convicted for a crime he did not commit and must face his murderous counterpart. Director: a list of 25 titles created 14 Apr 2011 a list of 39 titles created 02 Jun 2011 a list of 35 titles created 06 Jul 2012 a list of 21 titles created 28 Aug 2014 a list of 34 titles created 08 Feb 2015 Search for " Judge Dredd " 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. 2 wins & 5 nominations. See more awards » Videos A police officer is brought out of suspended animation in prison to pursue an old ultra-violent nemesis who is loose in a non-violent future society. Director: Marco Brambilla Two cops are framed and must clear their names. Directors: Andrey Konchalovskiy, Albert Magnoli Stars: Sylvester Stallone, Kurt Russell, Teri Hatcher Professional hit-man Robert Rath wants to fulfill a few more contracts before retiring but unscrupulous ambitious newcomer hit-man Miguel Bain keeps killing Rath's targets. Director: Richard Donner A botched mid-air heist results in suitcases full of cash being searched for by various groups throughout the Rocky Mountains. Director: Renny Harlin In a violent, futuristic city where the police have the authority to act as judge, jury and executioner, a cop teams with a trainee to take down a gang that deals the reality-altering drug, SLO-MO. Director: Pete Travis A woman entices a bomb expert she's involved with into destroying the mafia that killed her family. Director: Luis Llosa A tough-on-crime street cop must protect the only surviving witness to a strange murderous cult with far reaching plans. Director: George P. Cosmatos Disaster in a New York tunnel as explosions collapse both ends of it. One hero tries to help the people inside find their way to safety. Director: Rob Cohen With only 6 months left of his prison sentence inmate Frank Leone is transferred from minimum security to maximum security by a vindictive warden. Director: John Flynn 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 When his friend Colonel Trautman is captured by Soviets during a mission in Afghanistan, John Rambo sets out to rescue him while taking on the brutal tyrant and his army who rule that region. Director: Peter MacDonald 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 Edit Storyline In the year 2139, the Earth has changed into a virtually uninhabitable place called the Cursed Earth. All of the Earth's population have crowded into the cities across the planet, now known as Mega-Cities. The crimes in these Mega-Cities became so violent and so powerful, that the regular justice system was powerless to contain, then it collapsed completely. However, a new justice system came from the ashes, there were three justice systems in one (police, jury and executioner), they were called Judges. In Mega-City One (formerly, New York City), there was a Judge, named Joseph Dredd, who was the toughest and most stringent Judge in history. One day, he was charged with murder, and was tried and sentenced to life in prison because of it. Written by John Wiggins In the future, one man is the law. See more » Genres: Rated R for continuous violent action | See all certifications » Parents Guide: 30 June 1995 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Did You Know? Trivia RoboCop (1987) borrowed so much from t |
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The song 'Eye of the Tiger' featured in which Rocky movie? | Eye of the Tiger - Survivor | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic Eye of the Tiger google+ AllMusic Review by Greg Prato 1982 was an interesting year for mainstream rock. Listeners were still a few years away from the chart-topping pop-metal bands, and a few years removed from the oft-indulgent '70s rock era. As a result, people were left with an era that was mostly populated by bands that wore headbands and largely modeled their sound after Foreigner . In other words -- bands that attempted to appeal to both the pop and rock audiences, by combining arena-worthy choruses and tough guitar riffs, topped off with a healthy scoop of melody. A perfect example would be Survivor , and their third release overall, Eye of the Tiger . With the group's first two releases barely causing a ripple on the charts, it was Tiger that catapulted the band to the top, thanks to the chart-topping title track, which was used as the theme song to the hit movie Rocky III the same year. Despite this, the Eye of the Tiger album is often overlooked, even though it almost topped the charts as well (peaking at number two). The reason for this was that while the group managed to appeal to both aforementioned audiences -- as evidenced by the Zeppelin -esque "Hesitation Dance" and the power ballad "I'm Not That Man Anymore" -- nothing here really scales the same height as the title track. But as a memento of mainstream rock circa the early '80s, Eye of the Tiger is a faithful snapshot. Track Listing |
Which character was played by Jim Carrey in 'Batman Forever'? | Batman Forever (1995) - 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 Batman must battle Two-Face and The Riddler with help from an amorous psychologist and a young circus acrobat who becomes his sidekick, Robin. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 24 titles created 14 Mar 2011 a list of 41 titles created 18 Jun 2011 a list of 29 titles created 31 Mar 2012 a list of 46 titles created 13 Aug 2013 a list of 39 titles created 16 May 2015 Search for " Batman Forever " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 9 wins & 21 nominations. See more awards » Videos When a corrupt businessman and the grotesque Penguin plot to take control of Gotham City, only Batman can stop them, while the Catwoman has her own agenda. Director: Tim Burton The Dark Knight of Gotham City begins his war on crime with his first major enemy being the clownishly homicidal Joker. Director: Tim Burton Batman and Robin try to keep their relationship together even as they must stop Mr. Freeze and Poison Ivy from freezing Gotham City. Director: Joel Schumacher An alien orphan is sent from his dying planet to Earth, where he grows up to become his adoptive home's first and greatest superhero. Director: Richard Donner Superman agrees to sacrifice his powers to start a relationship with Lois Lane, unaware that three Kryptonian criminals he inadvertently released are conquering Earth. Directors: Richard Lester, Richard Donner Stars: Gene Hackman, Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder Superman reappears after a long absence, but is challenged by an old foe who uses Kryptonian technology for world domination. Director: Bryan Singer Bank clerk Stanley Ipkiss is transformed into a manic superhero when he wears a mysterious mask. Director: Chuck Russell A couple of recently deceased ghosts contract the services of a "bio-exorcist" in order to remove the obnoxious new owners of their house. Director: Tim Burton Synthetic kryptonite laced with tobacco tar splits Superman in two: good Clark Kent and bad Man of Steel. Director: Richard Lester Ace Ventura, Pet Detective, returns from a spiritual quest to investigate the disappearance of a rare white bat, the sacred animal of a tribe in Africa. Director: Steve Oedekerk A goofy detective specializing in animals goes in search of a missing dolphin mascot of a football team. Director: Tom Shadyac The discovery of a massive river of ectoplasm and a resurgence of spectral activity allows the staff of Ghostbusters to revive the business. Director: Ivan Reitman Edit Storyline The Dark Knight of Gotham City confronts a dastardly duo: Two-Face and the Riddler. Formerly District Attorney Harvey Dent, Two-Face incorrectly believes Batman caused the courtroom accident which left him disfigured on one side; he has unleashed a reign of terror on the good people of Gotham. Edward Nygma, computer-genius and former employee of millionaire Bruce Wayne, is out to get the philanthropist; as The Riddler he perfects a device for draining information from all the brains in Gotham, including Bruce Wayne's knowledge of his other identity. Batman/Wayne is/are the love focus of Dr. Chase Meridan. Former circus acrobat Dick Grayson, his family killed by Two-Face, becomes Wayne's ward and Batman's new partner Robin the Boy Wonder. Written by Ed Stephan <[email protected]> Rated PG-13 for strong stylized action | See all certifications » Parents Guide: 16 June 1995 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Batman 3 See more » Filming Locations: £4,703,430 (UK) (14 July 1995) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia Michael Gough (Alfred Pennyworth) and Pat Hingle (Commissioner James Gordon) are the only actors to reprise their roles from either Batman (1989) or Batman Returns (1992). S |
After Rod Laver, who was the next left handed player to win the Wimbledon men's singles? | Ranking the Best Left-Handed Tennis Players of the Modern Era | Bleacher Report Ranking the Best Left-Handed Tennis Players of the Modern Era By Jeffrey Ruth , Featured Columnist Oct 24, 2013 Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse the slideshow Marianna Massey/Getty Images Rod "The Rocket" Laver is all smiles these days. 38.3K 77 Comments Is it a back-handed compliment to say someone is the best left-handed player of the modern era? Certainly there is more to these great champions than just being good lefties, after all. They are also among the game's all-time greats. These players have a host of things in common. They have won seven or more Grand Slam events, and claimed more than 50 total titles each. All but one of them were ranked No. 1 at some point in their career. So how does one go about ranking the best-of-the-best? The simplest way is to look at how they did at the biggest-of-the-big. The majors. Except that really doesn't do justice to the one lefty who ranks above them all. He is the exception to the rule, neither having been the top-ranked player in his day, nor winning the most Slam titles. He is still the best. Rod Laver is that good. Here's the breakdown of the six best left-handed tennis players of the modern era. Alex Trautwig/Getty Images John McEnroe and his famous left hand, still in action. John McEnroe routinely makes the lists of all-time lefty greats, such as "The 10 greatest lefties in sports history" by USAToday.com (although he was merely an honorable mention). Still, even more than the famous hook serve, what he will always be known for is his status as Super Brat . According to Debbie McGoldrick of The Irish Voice, McEnroe's own father displayed one of Nike's promotional ads which said of their shoes "McEnroe swears by them." If his family focuses on that aspect of him, it's no wonder why the world recalls him that way, too. However, he will always be one of the greatest left-handed tennis players. Here are his stats: Grand Slams Won: 7 Clive Brunskill/Getty Images A dapper Jimmy Connors takes in action at the Stella Artois, 2007. Jimmy Connors and his two-fisted backhand remain legendary among fans long after his playing days facing nemesis Bjorn Borg. As with John McEnroe, this American is just as well-known for his personality as for his accomplishments on the court. Yet his statistics are just as memorable. Connors managed one more Grand Slam title than McEnroe did. He also amassed an incredible 110 total tournaments won. Perhaps what truly sets him apart is the fact that he is the only player to win the U.S. Open on three different surfaces —a record that will never be broken. Here's the breakdown: Andy Lyons/Getty Images Monica Seles enjoys her return to the Rogers Cup, 2013. Sometimes it is difficult to remember that Monica Seles was actually a left-hander. More often than not, she hit with two hands from both sides. Coach Nick Bollettieri, who worked with Seles, once wrote that very few people could ever do that successfully, let alone at the pro level. But her left-handed forehand was a weapon all by itself, as this clip from the 1997 U.S. Open shows. In her eight-year career Seles nearly came away with the career Grand Slam, only failing to win Wimbledon. She made the finals at the All England Club in 1992, losing to Steffi Graf, 0-6, 1-6. Due to her successes at the slams, Seles rates slightly above Jimmy Connors. Here are her numbers: Grand Slams Won: 9 French Colors, French Trophy, Rafael Nadal 2013. Rafael Nadal 's results represent quite a jump over the previous three players. He has already won over a dozen Grand Slam titles in his 12 years on tour . Not only does that make him one of the very best left-handed players in tennis history, but it could mean even more. According to Askshay Kohli of TennisEarth.com, retired player Fabrice "The Magician" Santoro claimed Nadal could take the spot as the best-ever in tennis if he wins four more Grand Slams, due to his record against the top players. That would be in addition to his already achieving the career Grand Slam. Nadal's numbe |
'The Trotters' is the nickname for which British football club? | Origins of Nicknames for 20 Premier League Clubs - World Soccer Talk Origins of Nicknames for 20 Premier League Clubs Origins of Nicknames for 20 Premier League Clubs James Beckett November 15, 2010 Leagues: EPL 33 Comments Supporters of Premier League clubs often pride themselves on their nicknames, but do you really know the origin of them? Do you know the origins of the Baggies, Gunners, Red Devils, Toffees, Trotters, Hammers, Lilywhites and Citizens? Let’s take a closer at look some of the interesting stories behind each of Premier League club’s nicknames. Arsenal – The Gunners Like many, Arsenal’s nickname goes right back to when the club was originally founded. Way back in 1886, workers at Woolwich Arsenal Armament Factory decided to form a football club called Dial Square. The club would be renamed as Woolwich Arsenal before dropping the prefix in 1913, but their original connection with the armament industry would remain and the names Gunners is now synonymous with the club. Aston Villa – Villans Not the most fascinating story behind this one. Formed when a local cricket team Villa Cross needed something to occupy themselves during the winter months, the name Villa inevitably evolved to Villans. Blackburn Rovers – Rovers Again not the most imaginable nickname. Rovers is a common team name for a side which is willing to travel distances for victory. Logically fans shortened the clubs name to Rovers. Birmingham City – Blues When the club was formed as Small Heath Alliance they decided the club would play in a dark blue shirt. The club would stick with these colors and the nickname Blues was born. Blackpool – Seasiders/ Tangerines One of several clubs to have multiple nicknames. The term Seasiders relates to the popularity of the town as a tourist resort on the North West coast, while Tangerines relates to the color of the clubs home kit. The club picked up the colors after been impressed when a club official saw a Netherlands side play. Bolton Wanderers – Trotters There are a few reported explanations for this one. One explanation claims that like Rovers, the term Wanderers implies a side is willing to travel great distances for victory. The term Trotters is simply a variation. Another explanation claims that the Trotters nickname originates because people from Bolton have a reputation for being practical jokers. Pranksters are known locally as Trotters. The most bizarre explanation claims that an old ground was built next to a pig farm and stray balls would end up with the pigs. Chelsea – Pensioners The nickname comes from the well known Chelsea Pensioners – war veterans living in a nearby hospital. In 1905 the club adopted the crest of the Chelsea pensioners, and the nickname followed on. Everton – The Toffees The famous nickname comes after a local sweet shop known as Mother Noblett’ sold and advertised the Everton mint. The sweet shop is located opposite Prince Rupert’s Tower, which forms the majority of the Everton crest. Fulham – Cottagers This nickname originates from the famous cottage which is an iconic part of Fulham’s Craven Cottage ground. Liverpool – The Reds Another nickname which doesn’t take two much explanation. When Liverpool adopted the city’s color of red as the color of their strip, the nickname of the Reds simply followed on. Manchester City – Citizens/ The Blues Again not the most fascinating story behind this nickname, the name Citizens has simply evolved from the term City, where as The Blues has obvious connections with the clubs home colors. Manchester United – The Red Devils A few conflicting stories describe the Red Devils nickname. One rumor suggests that during a tour of France in the 1960s the club were branded the Red Devils due to their red kit and Sir Matt Busby liked the name so much he asked for the club to incorporate a devil in the badge. Another story suggests it stems from local rugby Salford. The rugby club were nicknamed the Red Devils and with United formally training in Salford the nickname transferred over. Newcastle United – Magpies / The Toon The name Magpies origina |
Name the 1952 world heavyweight boxing champion who remained undefeated for his whole career? | Most Famous Boxers – List of Famous Boxers in History Nationality: American Known For: First African American to be the world heavyweight boxing champion. Nicknamed the “Galveston Giant,” Jack Johnson was widely considered to be the most famous African American on the planet for more than a decade as he dominated the world of boxing. Notably, Johnson had his success during the time period when Jim Crow laws were still in effect. In fact, both of his parents had been slaves. Racism ran deep at that time and when Johnson became world heavyweight boxing champion, many whites were furious. Nationality: American Known For: Holding the world heavyweight boxing champion title 1919 through 1926 Jack Dempsey was known as “The Manasa Mauler” and was celebrated for his offensive style and powerful blows. Of his 65 recorded wins in the ring, 51 were by knockout. Dempsey was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1990. His fights drew in large crowds, often setting attendance records. Additionally, The Associated Press named Dempsey as being the best boxer to fight during the span of 1900 to 1950. Nationality: American Known For: Being the world heavyweight champion for almost 12 years (longest in history). Called the “Brown Bomber,” Joe Louis successfully defended his world heavyweight championship title 25 times. He was known as being a very generous and kind man – even donating his winnings twice to military rellief during World War II. In 1982 Louis was posthumously honored with the Congressional Gold Medal. He was later named a member of the International Boxing Hall of Fame. Nationality: American Known For: Often argued to be the greatest boxer of all time. Originally named Walker Smith Jr., Sugar Ray Robinson got his name after using the Amateur Athletic Union card of a fellow boxer named Ray Robinson. After becoming pro in 1940, he won his first 40 bouts in a row. He had an astonishing record of 175 wins – 110 of which were knockouts – and only 19 losses. He even had a streak of 91 wins in a row that lasted for 8 years between 1943 and 1951. Nationality: American Known For: His legendary fights with Sugar Ray Robinson. Jake Lamotta was the inspiration behind the movie “Raging Bull” that starred Robert De Niro. He was the first boxer to ever beat Sugar Ray Robinson. He was known for being able to take a beating and still continue fighting. He was only knocked out one time in his 100-plus fight career and only lost 9 times. Nationality: American Known For: Was undefeated for his entire professional career. Rocky Marciano went 49 and 0, including 43 wins by knockout during his time spent as a professional boxer. He was not known to have an accurate punch; however, when he landed a blow it was usually devastating. Tragically, he died in a plane crash the day before his 46th birthday. Marciano was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame in 1990. Nationality: American Known For: Learning how to box while in jail. Charles L. “Sonny” Liston was a gifted boxer who lived a very troubled life. Liston was known to struggle with alcohol addiction, but his physical skills still allowed him to shine in the ring. He became the world heavyweight champion in 1962 after knocking out Floyd Patterson in the very first round. Nicknamed “The Big Bear,” Liston had a professional record of 50 – 4, with 39 knockouts. Nationality: American Known For: Being wrongfully convicted of murder and put in prison for almost two decades. Ruben “The Hurricane” Carter was known for his incredibly fast punches, but even more well-known for his struggles to be freed from prison. He and a friend were wrongfully accused of a triple homocide in June of 1966. The ensuing investigation was not conducted professionally and many believe that Carter was framed. While in prison, Carter wrote a book about his innocence entitled “The 16th Round: From Number 1 Contender to Number 45472.” He was eventually freed in 1985. Nationality: American Known For: His outspoken ways and historic fights. Born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr., Muhammad Ali dubbed hiim |
Who was the 1987 World Darts Champion? | World Dart Champions Share / Home / Resource / World Champions Today there are two recognised World Dart Champions the BDO / WDF Word Champion and the PDC World Champion. The first World Champion was Leighton Rees from Wales. Leighton beat John Lowe 11 legs to 7 and won £3,000.The final was played in legs not sets as it is today. The first World Championship was held at the 'Heart of the Midlands' night club in Nottingham. The tournament then moved to Jollees Club Stoke-on-Trent where it remained until 1985. Since1986 the World Darts finals have been held at the Lakeside complex Frimley Green, Surrey. In 1992 saw a number of players split from the BDO and form their own darts organisation; The World Darts Council later to be renamed as the Professional Darts Corporation PDC (See History ). In 1994 the PDC staged their first World Darts Championships to rival The BDO Championship. Many of the best names in darts had moved to the PDC and it has always been bitter rivalry of who is the best. In 2001 the BDO introduced the first women’s World Darts Championship. Trina Gulliver from England has won this event every year from 2001-2007. In 2008 Trina reached the final again but this time she was defeated by Russia's Anastasia Dobromyslava 2-0. Trina lost again in the 2009 final to Francis Hoenselaar but regained her crown in 2010, 2011 and 2016. Trina has qualified for the World final ever year since it's conception. The lists below shows the World Champions of past and present. Many remember the winners but who did they beat and what was the score? The first World Championships, 1978, was play best of 21 legs not set play as it has been ever since. A few past World Champions Leighton Rees, John Lowe, Eric Bristow MBE, Jocky Wilson. Phil Taylor & Trina Gulliver MBE 2017 BDO / WDF Men's World Champion - Glen Durrant (England) 1978 - 3 PDC World Championships Main Sponsors: 1994 - 1995 Skol International, 1995 - 1996 Proton Cars, 1996 - 1997 Verons, 1998 - 2002 Skol International, 2003 - 2014 Ladbrookes, William Hill 2015 - Current The highest average achieved in the televised stages of the PDC World Championship Finals is 114.05 set by Michael van Gerwen in the 2017 semi-finals. Michael beat Raymond van Barneveld who also set the highest losing average seen also seen at the championships, 109.34 Phil Taylor recorded a three dart average of 110.94 in the 2009 final. The highest ever for any major darts championship final. The 2017 final also broke the most 180’s hit in any darts match, a total of 42. Michael van Gerwen hit 20, 180's while Gary Anderson hit 22, 180's Adrian Lewis hit a nine dart leg in the opening set of the Ladbrokes.com PDC World Darts Final in 2011. The first ever dart player to achieve this feat in a World Darts Final For more information on PDC events please visit the PDC website 2016 PDC Unicorn World Youth Darts Champion Corey Cadby (Austraila) 2011 |
Ben Hogan won the American Open (Golf) with a record low score of 276. What year? | 1948 US Open: Ben Hogan's First Championship By Brent Kelley Updated November 24, 2015. Riviera Country Club is nicknamed " Hogan's Alley ," and that monicker became popular after Ben Hogan 's victory at Riviera in the 1948 U.S. Open. Hogan won the 1947 Los Angeles Open at Riviera, and then he won the same tournament in 1948. Shortly after, Hogan won the U.S. Open at Riviera - three wins in two years at Riviera. No wonder people started calling it Hogan's Alley. Hogan's victory here was the first of his four U.S. Open titles, and it was his third win in a major championship. He entered the final round leading his good friend Jimmy Demaret by two strokes. After both shot closing 69s, two strokes remained the margin between them. Hogan became the first golfer in U.S. Open history to post three rounds in the 60s, and his score of 276 was a new tournament record by five strokes. Ralph Guldahl had posted 281 in winning the 1937 U.S. Open , and Hogan's record didn't fall until Jack Nicklaus bettered it in 1967 . The 1948 U.S. Open was also significant for the participation of Ted Rhodes. continue reading below our video 10 Best Basketball Players of All Time Rhodes was African-American, and his entry to this tournament was accepted by the USGA at a time when the PGA of America did not allow blacks to become members or play in its tournaments. Rhodes was the dominant player in the United Golf Association circuit, a low-paying tour for black golfers. He opened the 1948 U.S. Open with a 70, in contention, but faded over the next three rounds. Rhodes wasn't the first African-American to play a U.S. Open, but he was the first since 1913. Future PGA Championship winner (and television broadcaster) Bob Rosburg played the U.S. Open for the first time this year, missing the cut. Olin Dutra, winner of the 1934 U.S. Open , missed the cut in his final appearance in this tournament. Hogan missed the 1949 U.S. Open due to his auto accident, but then won again in 1950 and 1951 - three wins in a row in tournaments he was able to enter. Hogan added a four U.S. Open win in 1953 . 1948 U.S. Open Golf Tournament Scores Results from the 1948 U.S. Open golf tournament played at the par-71 Riviera Country Club in Pacific Palisades, California (a-amateur): Ben Hogan |
Often referred to as 'Beanpole' what nationality was swimmer Michael Gross? | Charlton Heston - Biography - IMDb Charlton Heston Biography Showing all 240 items Jump to: Overview (5) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (1) | Trade Mark (4) | Trivia (140) | Personal Quotes (83) | Salary (6) Overview (5) 6' 2½" (1.89 m) Mini Bio (1) With features chiseled in stone, and renowned for playing a long list of historical figures, particularly in Biblical epics, the tall, well built and ruggedly handsome Charlton Heston was one of Hollywood's greatest leading men and remained active in front of movie cameras for over sixty years. As a Hollywood star, he appeared in 100 films over the course of 60 years. He played Moses in the epic film, The Ten Commandments (1956), for which he received his first Golden Globe Award nomination. He also starred in Touch of Evil (1958) with Orson Welles; Ben-Hur, for which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor (1959); El Cid (1961); and Planet of the Apes (1968). He also starred in the films The Greatest Show on Earth (1952); Secret of the Incas (1954); The Big Country (1958); and The Agony and the Ecstasy (1965). A supporter of Democratic politicians and civil rights in the 1960s, Heston later became a Republican, founding a conservative political action committee and supporting Ronald Reagan. Heston's most famous role in politics came as the five-term president of the National Rifle Association, from 1998 to 2003. Heston was born John Charles Carter on October 4, 1924, in No Man's Land, Illinois, to Lila (Charlton) and Russell Whitford Carter, who operated a sawmill. He had English and Scottish ancestry, with recent Canadian forebears. Heston made his feature film debut as the lead character in a 16mm production of Peer Gynt (1941), based on the Henrik Ibsen play. In 1944, Heston enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces. He served for two years as a radio operator and aerial gunner aboard a B-25 Mitchell stationed in the Alaskan Aleutian Islands with the 77th Bombardment Squadron of the Eleventh Air Force. He reached the rank of Staff Sergeant. Heston married Northwestern University student Lydia Marie Clarke, who was six months his senior. That same year he joined the military. Heston played 'Marc Antony' in Julius Caesar (1950), and firmly stamped himself as genuine leading man material with his performance as circus manager 'Brad Braden' in the Cecil B. DeMille spectacular The Greatest Show on Earth (1952), also starring James Stewart and Cornel Wilde . The now very popular actor remained perpetually busy during the 1950s, both on TV and on the silver screen with audience pleasing performances in the steamy thriller The Naked Jungle (1954), as a treasure hunter in Secret of the Incas (1954) and another barn storming performance for Cecil B. DeMille as "Moses" in the blockbuster The Ten Commandments (1956). Heston delivered further dynamic performances in the oily film noir thriller Touch of Evil (1958), and then alongside Gregory Peck in the western The Big Country (1958) before scoring the role for which he is arguably best known, that of the wronged Jewish prince who seeks his freedom and revenge in the William Wyler directed Ben-Hur (1959). This mammoth Biblical epic running in excess of three and a half hours became the standard by which other large scale productions would be judged, and it's superb cast also including Stephen Boyd as the villainous "Massala", English actor Jack Hawkins as the Roman officer "Quintus Arrius", and Australian actor Frank Thring as "Pontius Pilate", all contributed wonderful performances. Never one to rest on his laurels, steely Heston remained the preferred choice of directors to lead the cast in major historical productions and during the 1960s he starred as Spanish legend "Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar" in El Cid (1961), as a US soldier battling hostile Chinese boxers during 55 Days at Peking (1963), played the ill-fated "John the Baptist" in The Greatest Story Ever Told (1965), the masterful painter "Michelangelo" battling Pope Julius II in The Agony and the Ecstasy (1965), and an English general in Khartoum (1966). In 1968, Heston filmed |
Who was the infamous boxing referee that gave the decision to Joe Bugner against Henry Cooper? | Henry Cooper vs. Joe Bugner - BoxRec Henry Cooper vs. Joe Bugner From BoxRec Jump to: navigation , search 1971-03-16 : Henry Cooper 189 lbs lost to Joe Bugner 212¼ lbs by PTS in round 15 of 15 Location: Empire Pool, Wembley, London, United Kingdom Referee: Harry Gibbs 73½-73¾ EBU (European) Heavyweight Title (4th defense of Cooper) Commonwealth (British Empire) Heavyweight Title (11th defense of Cooper) BBBofC British Heavyweight Title (1st defense of Cooper) Scoring: Referee Harry Gibbs (sole arbiter): 73 3/4 - 73 1/2 Attendance: 11,600 Notes "Joe Bugner, just 21 and nearly 16 years Henry Cooper's junior, took the European, British and Commonwealth heavyweight titles from the old man by a tight points decision after 15 bruising rounds at Wembley Tuesday night. The crowd booed the decision. But Cooper went straight to Bugner with congratulations and told newsmen "he's a fine young fighter." He then announced his retirement. Bugner probably got the decision by a furious all-out attack in the last round. He flung himself at Cooper and landed a flurry of lefts to the head. Before that Cooper, despite his age, had had the crowd roaring with a superb two-fisted assault that brought him the 13th and 14th rounds." -Associated Press Post fight comments "I don't want to see Henry knocked about. He is right to retire. But this was a diabolical decision." -Jim Wicks, Cooper's manager "I thought I won all right. But Cooper is a great boxer and I learned alot from the fight." -Joe Bugner "If I had won I would probably have gone on. But the referee's decision went against me and there is no point in continuing." -Henry Cooper Preceded by: |
The Ryder Cup is the professional version in golf. What version is the amateur cup? | Ryder Cup - 必应 Sign in Ryder Cup The Ryder Cup is a biennial men's golf competition between teams from Europe and the United States. The competition is contested every two years with the venue alternating between courses in the United States and Europe . The Ryder Cup is named after the English businessman Samuel Ryder who donated the trophy. The event is jointly administered by the PGA of America and Ryder Cup Europe , the latter a joint venture of the PGA European Tour (60%), the PGA of Great Britain and Ireland (20%), and the PGA of Europe (20%). Silversmi ... (展开) ith Thomas Lyte became an official supplier of Ryder Cup trophies and awards in 2008, including two-third size replicas of the trophy, awarded to the players and management of the team. Originally contested between Great Britain and the United States, the first official Ryder Cup took place in 1927 at Worcester Country Club, in Massachusetts, US. The home team won the first five contests, but with the competition's resumption after the Second World War, repeated American dominance eventually led to a decision to extend the representation of "Great Britain and Ireland" to include continental Europe from 1979. The inclusion of continental European golfers was partly prompted by the success of a new generation of Spanish golfers, led by Seve Ballesteros and Antonio Garrido. In 1973 the official title of the British Team had been changed from "Great Britain" to "Great Britain and Ireland", but this was simply a change of name to reflect the fact that golfers from the Republic of Ireland had been playing in the Great Britain Ryder Cup team since 1953, while Northern Irish players had competed since 1947. Since 1979, Europe has won ten times outright and retained the Cup once in a tied match, with seven American wins over this period. In addition to players from Great Britain and Ireland, the European team has included players from Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Italy, Spain and Sweden . The Ryder Cup, and its counterpart the Presidents Cup, remain exceptions within the world of professional sports because the players receive no prize money despite the contests being high-profile events that bring in large amounts of money in television and sponsorship revenue. The current holders are Europe who won for the third successive time at the Gleneagles Hotel in Perth & Kinross, Scotland in 2014. The 2016 Ryder Cup will be at Hazeltine National Golf Club in Chaska, Minnesota from September 30 to October 2. Main article: List of Ryder Cup matches Cancellations and postponements 1939 Ryder Cup The 1939 Ryder Cup was planned for November 18–19 at Ponte Vedra Country Club in Jacksonville, Florida; Walter Hagen was chosen as non-playing captain of the U.S. team. The competition was cancelled shortly after the... ryder cup assistant captains 本结果选自229项相关网络资源 One of the roles of the captain has always been to select who plays in each group of matches and to decide the playing order. While the contest involved 36 holes matches it was usual for the captain to be one of the players. The USA only had two non-playing captains in this period: Walter Hagen in 1... Gleneagles 1921 On September 27, 1920 Golf Illustrated wrote a letter to the Professional Golfers' Association of America with a suggestion that a team of 12 to 20 American professionals be chosen to play in the 1921 British Open, to be financed by popular subscription. At that time no American golfer had won the British Open. The idea was that of James D. Harnett, who worked for the magazine. The PGA of America made a positive reply and the idea was announced in the November 1920 issue. The fund was called the British Open Championship Fund. By the next spring the idea had been firmed-up. A team of 12 would be chosen, who would sail in time to play a warm-up tournament at Gleneagles (the Glasgow Herald 1000 Guinea Tournament) prior to the British Open at St. Andrews, two weeks later. The team of 12 was chosen by PGA President George Sargent and PGA Secretary Alec Pirie, with the assistance of USGA Vice-President Robe |
Walter Winterbottom preceded whom as the England Football manager? | Walter Winterbottom Obituary 1913 - 2002 (from BBC SPORT FOOTBALL Football mourns Sir Walter) The first ever England football manager, Walter Winterbottom, has died aged 88. Walter's long career was before the remit of this site, but nobody would deny the influence that his coaching style had on the generation of managers and coaches that were prominent in the 70-71 season. Here is some of the ways that Walter has been commemorated on the Net Brian Glanville at Guardian Unlimited Football News Sir Walter Winterbottom reports Walter Winterbottom, who has died aged 88, was the first full-time manager of the England football team, and kept the job for an astonishing 16 years, from 1946 to 1962. During this time England consistently qualified for the World Cup, although in the 1950 tournament in Brazil they lost 1-0 to the United States - possibly the greatest humiliation in the history of English football. Winterbottom was concurrently director of coaching at the Football Association, and significantly was wont to say that he considered this the more important of his two jobs. When his mentor, the FA secretary Sir Stanley Rous, retired in 1962, everyone expected Winterbottom to become the new secretary. But journalists who supported him overplayed their hand, with the result that Professor Sir Harold Thompson, who detested Rous, succeeded in steering through a compromise candidate. Winterbottom instead became secretary of the Central Council of Physical Recreation. The charge that Winterbottom could never communicate with England players because he had not played professional football himself was unfair. He had in fact played it with some success. Born in Lancashire, Winterbottom was educated at Oldham grammar school and Chester College. It was there that he met Eddie Lever, a Portsmouth footballer whose career had just been ended by a knee injury. In later years, Lever would become the Portsmouth manager. Long conversations about tactics stimulated the young Winterbottom. "It was largely from Eddie Lever's knowledge," he admitted, "that I got my yearning for the game." Winterbottom then became a schoolmaster. He taught for three years in Oldham, playing centre-half meanwhile for Royston Amateurs in the Lancashire and Cheshire League, and for Mossley. It was here that he was spotted by Manchester United's legendary chief scout, Louis Rocca; and the money he earned from turning professional with United allowed him to study at Carnegie physical training college, where eventually he joined the staff. His debut for United was in 1934, in a League match versus Leeds, which he remembered chiefly because he had eaten something that upset him and felt violently ill. Yet he played well enough to displace, for a time, one of United's salient pre-war players, George Vose. Spinal trouble put him prematurely out of the game, and when the second world war broke out in 1939 he joined the RAF, becoming chief instructor of physical training at RAF Cosford, then head of physical training at the Air Ministry. He later resumed his playing career, turning out as a guest for Chelsea at half back and full back, and was even named twice as an England reserve. A star he may not have been, but he had every right to call himself a first-class footballer. When he was appointed England manager and senior FA coach in 1946, he inaugurated a series of courses. He was concurrently in charge of the senior, amateur and youth international teams - the latter a new departure - till pressure of work obliged him to give up the last two responsibilities. He found himself confronted by a welter of prejudice and ignorance. If the FA coaching scheme may in later years have ossified into a new orthodoxy, initially it had much to offer; and much to contend with. At many clubs, training still consisted of endless running round the track, with nothing seen of the ball, the theory being that the less players saw of it during the |
Famous for smoking a pipe, who is the former World Bowls Champion? | The Joy of Six: smoking sports stars | Sport | The Guardian The Joy of Six: smoking sports stars From equality in tennis to the pipe smokers of the year, the relationship between sport and snout Cesar Luis Menotti enjoys a salmon. Photograph: Bob Thomas/Bob Thomas/Getty Images Friday 6 December 2013 06.32 EST First published on Friday 6 December 2013 06.32 EST 1. Tennis Rosie Casals in Virginia Slims branded dress. Photograph: Colorsport/REX The Marlboro Man was one of the 20th century's most enduring icons of old-school machismo: the granite jaw, the muscles of steel, the iron lung. But it's often forgotten that the wheezing old bugger did a little bit for the feminist movement too. In 1968, Phillip Morris - that's the real name of the Marlboro Man, and a rather disappointing one at that, big-leggy cowboys simply shouldn't be called Pip - launched a brand of cigarettes called Virginia Slims. Marketed at young women, the accompanying advertising campaign - "You've come a long way, baby / To get where you've got to today / You've got your own cigarette now, baby / You've come a long, long way" - didn't quite manage to distil all the philosophies and ideologies driving Emmeline Pankhurst, Simone de Beauvoir and Betty Friedan's century-long struggle against oppression into one catchy 30-second jingle. It's also questionable whether equal-opportunity health hazards are desirable in anything other than strict theoretical terms. But Pip and his pals weren't just cynical bandwagon-hitching opportunists: Virginia Slims would also play a small but significant part in a genuine advance. Pip's wares. Photograph: Bloomberg/Bloomberg via Getty Images 1968 was also the year in which tennis went open, and prize money for professionals went through the roof. If you were a man. The women were ludicrously under-valued, and when Jack Kramer - a former Wimbledon and US Open champion turned promoter - refused to pony up more than 15% of the prize purse he was paying the men in a 1970 tournament, Billie Jean King led a walkout. The United States Lawn Tennis Association, she reasoned, could go whistle. King, along with eight other players - Rosie Casals, Nancy Richey, Peaches Bartkowicz, Kristy Pigeon, Valerie Ziegenfuss, Julie Heldman, Kerry Reid and Judy Dalton - formed a rebel tour. With the help of magazine publisher Gladys Heldman, who prized a sponsorship deal from Pip Morris, the Virginia Slims Circuit was born. The circuit - the first professional women's tour - was a glorious success. Within three years of its launch, it led to the formation of the Women's Tennis Association, the main overseers of the game today. And three months after the ink had dried on that deal, the 1973 US Open became the first major event to offer women and men equal prize money. The Australian Open followed suit in 2001, before the French Open and Wimbledon finally did the decent thing in 2007. Old-fashioned attitudes at Wimbledon clearly took a while to shift, then. They may or may not have become entrenched in 1972, when Casals opted to wear a mauve and white dress for her semi-final against King that was patterned with a series of VS motifs. She lost the match 2-6, 4-6, but was still in the running for the mixed doubles with Ilie Nastase, and so a letter arrived on her doorstep the morning after from referee Captain Mike Gibson, ordering her to desist with the sly advertising. Given that Virginia Slims were involved in tennis in the first place only because the likes of Wimbledon were refusing to pay the women anything close to equal money, it could be argued that the Captain was being a cheeky bastard. Happily, Casals was having none of his sorry nonsense. She dismissed the Captain's morning log as "the biggest laugh I have had for a long time", and came onto No1 court for her mixed-doubles appointment sporting another VS-inspired outfit. This one, in red, yellow and green, pictured a woman, 18 inches high, holding a tennis racquet in one hand and a cigarette holder in the other. A slogan read: "You've come a long way, baby." The Captain - either intereste |
After being eight nil up, who did Steve Davis lose a snooker world final to? | Steve Davis – Pro Snooker Blog Highest Ranking: #1 (1983-90) Highest Break: 147 (1982 Lada Classic) Career Highlights: Six times World Champion, Six times UK champion, Three times Masters champion, Three times Grand Prix champion, Eight times Irish Masters champion, Four times British Open champion, Six times Scottish Open champion, Six times Classic champion Twitter: @SteveSnooker In short One of the all-time greats, Steve Davis was undoubtedly the man of the 1980’s, winning six world titles and several other tournaments as he became the first dominant force in the modern era of the game. Although his glory days have now long gone, he seems to be enjoying the game as much as ever and continues to be a hard man to beat on the ranking event circuit. As well as his playing career, Steve has also gone on to forge a successful television career with the BBC, as well as pursuing other interests such as professional poker and pool. When Steve does eventually hang up his cue, one thing that is for sure is that we won’t have seen the last of him on our TV screens. Early career As a youngster it was clear to see where Steve’s interest in the game came from as his father was himself a strong amateur player. Keen to develop his technical abilities, Steve used a copy of Joe Davis’s book, How I Play Snooker, to hone his skills as a teenager and before long was recording high breaks including his first century break by the age of 17. It was not just the playing side of his game that Steve had under control though as in Barry Hearn he had the perfect manager for him. Having spotted him at the Lucania club in Romford, Barry realised Steve’s potential and soon had him signed up under a five year deal. As far as his amateur career was concerned, his first success was actually to come in the sport of billiards as he captured the British Junior Billiards Championship in 1976. A number of snooker pro-ams followed, culminating in victory over Tony Meo in the final of the 1978 Pontin’s Open. Going pro Despite failing to win the English amateur title, the time had come for Steve to turn professional, which he did in 1978. Without having a spectacular début season, he did at least do well enough to qualify for the 1979 World Championship at his first attempt, though he was to lose 13-11 in the first round to Dennis Taylor. Improvement was to come during his second season however with a run to the quarter-finals of the UK Championship, before he really made a mark at the Crucible in defeating Terry Griffiths, the reigning world champion 13-10. Title success Steve has since said that this win was absolutely crucial, one that really gave him the confidence to compete at the top level and his results during the following 1980/81 season certainly back this up. His first major title came at the UK Championship with a 16-6 victory over Alex Higgins in the final, having already beaten Griffiths 9-0 in the semi-final. He then went on to win the Wilson’s Classic, Yamaha International Masters and the English Professional Championship in the same season as he began to look very much like the number one player. Embassy elation The ultimate test of this notion was to come at the season-ending World Championship however and it was to be one he passed with flying colours. Defeating Jimmy White, Alex Higgins and Terry Griffiths to reach his first semi-final, he then ground out a terrific victory over the reigning champion Cliff Thorburn to progress to his first final. There he would meet Doug Mountjoy who although coming back from 6-0 down to be just two frames behind at 14-12, could not handle Davis who took the next four to secure a 18-12 win. With Barry Hearn famously running down and launching himself at Steve, it was the culmination of several years work as he cemented his status as without doubt the best player in the world. Sustained success This victory was to prove just the beginning for Steve as he took a further seven titles during the following season, most notably including the defence of his UK crown and the first of three victories in the B&H Mast |
'The Horse of the Year Show' is held at what venue? | Equestrianism: New venue for Horse of the Year - Telegraph Equestrianism: New venue for Horse of the Year By Alan Smith 6:41PM GMT 28 Dec 2001 THE Horse of the Year Show, for so long the climax of the domestic showing and jumping season, and which has been held in London since it was started in 1949, is to move to Birmingham's National Exhibition Centre from next year. The show, devised by Tony Collins and implemented by Mike Ansell, began life in Harringay and then, when space ran out, was moved to the Wembley Arena 10 years later. It has been there since. Lack of guaranteed space is again the reason that Grandstand Media, who have been responsible for the show's resurgence since they took over its management in 1997, have decided to make the move. In 2002, it will be held on Oct 9-13. Mark Wein, a director of Grandstand Media, who have recently taken up an option with the British Show Jumping Association to run it for the next 10 years, said: "Unfortunately, the venue management at Wembley were unable to give us the necessary guarantees that sufficient space would be available. "We were therefore left with no alternative other than to find a new home for the show, and we were delighted that the NEC were extremely keen to host the event." Related Articles 2 October 1996: Olympic riders commute to help Wembley event 28 Dec 2001 The initial agreement is for two years but Wein is looking beyond that. He said: "This gives us the welcome opportunity to continue to develop this national icon." Audiences have doubled at the show since Grandstand Media took over. Wein added: "With the extended seating capacity, increased trade stand space and the NEC's central location we feel this move will not only be successful, but will prove popular with competitors and visitors alike." This is not a new departure for the National Exhibition Centre, which is geographically much more suitable for such a show than Wembley. The final of the show jumping World Cup was held there in 1981, and attracted more than 50,000 spectators over the five days. Probably as a result of this success, the Royal International Horse Show - which started at Olympia in 1907, was revived in the Wembley Stadium after the Second World War, and then moved indoors to the Wembley Arena - was held at the NEC from 1984 to 1991. With the showing classes being held outdoors, by the lakeside, and the major jumping indoors, and with a decidedly more friendly atmosphere among the staff there than had been apparent at Wembley, it was a very popular move. In 1992, the Royal International returned outdoors, when it was moved to Hickstead, Sussex, but the Birmingham venue has long looked the obvious place to hold the Horse of the Year Show, which attracts competitors and spectators from all over the country. |
Wilfred Rhodes took 4.187 wickets in a brilliant career. For which county did he take the most? | Wilfred Rhodes (Cricketer) - Pics, Videos, Dating, & News Wilfred Rhodes Male Born Oct 29, 1877 Wilfred Rhodes was an English professional cricketer who played 58 Test matches for England between 1899 and 1930. In Tests, Rhodes took 127 wickets in and scored 2,325 runs, becoming the first Englishman to complete the double of 1,000 runs and 100 wickets in Test matches. He holds the world records both for the most appearances made in first-class cricket (1,110 matches), and for the most wickets taken (4,204).… Read More related links Second Thoughts Poetry On A Perfect Pitch The Hindu Google News - Sep 03, 2011 'He describes thus the flight of the spinner <mark>Wilfred Rhodes</mark>: âthe curving line, now higher, now lower, tempting, inimical every ball like every other ball, yet somehow unlike; every ball a decoy, a spy sent out to get the lie of the land;' The Opening Salvo Esp Ncricinfo.Com Google News - Aug 29, 2011 'Hobbs had been a part of that association as well, scoring 2146 partnership runs with <mark>Wilfred Rhodes</mark> at a fantastic average of 61.31. Thus, the bar had already been set high, but over the next six years Hobbs and Sutcliffe would raise it higher still' Tendulkar's Tribulations, And The Nervous 290s Esp Ncricinfo.Com Google News - Aug 23, 2011 'Four other deceased players are also ahead of Gordon on this particular list at the moment: <mark>Wilfred Rhodes</mark> of England, who lived more than 74 years after his Test debut; Bill Brown of Australia (73); and two New Zealanders: Lindsay "Dad" Weir and Eric' Ken Barrington Inducted Into Icc Cricket Hall Of Fame Newstrack India Google News - Aug 20, 2011 '... Bill O'Reilly, Graeme Pollock, <mark>Wilfred Rhodes</mark>, Barry Richards, Vivian Richards, Andy Roberts, Garfield Sobers, Brian Statham, Herbert Sutcliffe, Fred Trueman, Victor Trumper, Derek Underwood, Courtney Walsh, Steve Waugh, Wasim Akram, Clyde Walcott,' Learn about the memorable moments in the evolution of Wilfred Rhodes. CHILDHOOD 1877 Birth Rhodes was born in the village of Kirkheaton, just outside Huddersfield, in 1877. … Read More His family moved to a farm two miles away while he was very young. He went to school in nearby Hopton, and later to Spring Grove School in Huddersfield. His father, Alfred Rhodes, was captain of the Kirkheaton cricket team's Second XI and encouraged his son to play cricket, buying him equipment and having a pitch laid near their home for Wilfred to practice. By the time Rhodes left school, aged 16, he had joined Kirkheaton Cricket Club and started to take cricket seriously: he watched Yorkshire when they played close to his home and began to consider a career as a professional cricketer. Read Less TEENAGE 1893 15 Years Old Around 1893 he took a job working on the railway in the local town of Mirfield. … Read More By now playing regularly for Kirkheaton Second XI, Rhodes's keenness to reach one game on time led him to ring the off-duty bell before the end of the shift and as a result he lost his job. Subsequently, he worked on a local farm, which allowed him more time for cricket. Read Less 1895 17 Years Old By 1895 he achieved a place in the Kirkheaton first team, and was recommended to Gala Cricket Club, of Galashiels, Scotland, as a professional. Show Less Rhodes played for Gala Cricket Club in 1896 and 1897, as an all-rounder who opened the batting and bowled medium paced seamers. … Read More He took 92 wickets in his first season, and discovered that bowling an occasional slow ball brought him some success. Read Less He decided to change his bowling style to spin, and spent the winter of 1896â97 practising on the family farm while also working again on the railway, this time as a signalman. … Read More Over several months, Rhodes used his practice sessions to develop control of spin and different types of delivery. Consequently, in his second season at Galashiels, now bowling slow left-arm, he took fewer wickets but at a better average. Read Less 1897 19 Years Old At the end of the 1897 season, encouraged by a Scottish me |
Glen Campbell appeared in which film with John Wayne? | 'True Grit' memories from Kim Darby and Glen Campbell - latimes 'True Grit' memories from Kim Darby and Glen Campbell The actors recall working on the original film with John Wayne. January 04, 2011 |By Susan King, Los Angeles Times Most remakes of classic films are shadows of the originals. But Joel and Ethan Coen's version of the western "True Grit" — with Jeff Bridges as Rooster Cogburn, newcomer Hailee Steinfeld as the plucky Mattie Ross and Matt Damon as Texas Ranger LaBoeuf — has won over critics, audiences and even Kim Darby, who played the resolute Mattie in the 1969 original for which John Wayne won his only Oscar as the irascible Cogburn. "It's a wonderful movie," said Darby, now 63. "It's top drawer.'" And so, she said, is Steinfeld. "She's just extraordinary in the film," Darby said. "I said to her agent, 'Be sure you're careful what she does next. The next thing is what is so important.'" (Darby's post "Grit" movies — including 1969's "Generation" and 1970's "Norwood" — didn't exactly set the box office on fire.) Darby was especially impressed with Steinfeld's skills on horseback, including riding her black pony across a river. "God bless her that she did the whole thing," said Darby, who admitted she probably was on a horse for only five minutes in the original. "I am really afraid of horses," she said. "I had a stunt double. She was about 65. They made a mask of my face out of clay and she would wear that and it would match my profile." Most of the major players from the original — including Wayne, Dennis Hopper, Jeff Corey and director Henry Hathaway — have died. But a few in addition to Darby are still around, including Robert Duvall (who played the outlaw gang leader "Lucky" Ned Pepper) and singing star Glen Campbell (who made his film debut as LaBoeuf). For the 1969 "True Grit," which like the 2010 film was adapted from Charles Portis' novel, producer Hal Wallis originally wanted Mia Farrow to play Mattie. But she supposedly turned it down because her "Secret Ceremony" costar Robert Mitchum warned her that Hathaway was a difficult director to work with. Wallis then saw Darby on an episode of the TV drama "Run for Your Life" in which she played an unwed mother and thought she had the pluck and vulnerability for the Mattie character. Though Steinfeld was just 13 when she played the role of 14-year-old Mattie in the new version, Darby was 21 and the mother of a newborn daughter, Heather, with her first husband, actor James Stacy. During the filming of the movie, she began divorce proceedings against Stacy. "The first 10 days of the movie I would love to do over again," said Darby, who lives in Studio City and has had some minor roles in recent years but has primarily focused on teaching acting over the last two decades. "I think I was more concentrated on my child because she was such an infant." She fondly recalls working with Wayne. "He was there on the set before anyone else and knew every line perfectly," Darby said. After the production finished filming, Darby remembered, there was a photo shoot at Paramount Pictures with the stars who were working at the studio at the time, "which were John Wayne, Barbra Streisand, Clint Eastwood, Goldie Hawn.… Robert Evans was in the middle. I was sitting on the curb a ways away watching. The Duke stepped out of the picture and he said, 'Hey, kid.' He put out his arms and lifted me up and brought me over and put me in the center of the picture. How wonderful is that?" She did, though, have a bit of a problem with Hathaway, who was 71 when he directed the film. "He was an old prop man and he usually focused on the prop man and he would just yell at him no matter what he did," Darby said. Although they had gotten along well when she first met him at the studio, Hathaway yelled at her on the first day of shooting. "It got me so off guard," she said. "I just got up and went back to my dressing room." Eventually, the two had a heart-to-heart talk in the dressing room. "I said, 'Henry, I'll do anything you want, just don't yell at me again.' After that day, we went along |
film Brideshead Revisited was based on who's novel penned in 1945? | Cinema in Focus: ‘Brideshead Revisited’ | Cinema in Focus - Noozhawk.com Cinema in Focus Arts & Entertainment Cinema in Focus: ‘Brideshead Revisited’ Based on the 1945 novel by Arthur Evelyn Waugh, this film is a subtle testimony of how God works in any person’s life. By Hal Conklin and Denny Wayman | August 10, 2008 | 12:00 p.m. Share on email Share on print 3 Stars — Thought-provoking The memories of the missteps of our young adult years haunt many of us. Not yet able to act with the wisdom that comes from experience, the decisions we made are often the best we knew how to do in the moment, but we revisit them with a sense of guilt seeking God’s grace. This reality is what compelled Arthur Evelyn Waugh to write his best-known novel, Brideshead Revisited, which now has been made into a film by director Julian Jarrold (Becoming Jane). A convert to Catholicism, Waugh explains that he wrote this novel as a way to communicate to a secular world that God’s grace is available. Trying to do so without being obvious or sentimental, Waugh’s subtle style has been debated by Christians and non-Christians alike ever since he wrote this book in 1945. Though the film downplays the lead character’s conversion at the end of the story, the film retains the book’s multilayered and provocative study of life and our need for God’s grace. The memories being retold are those of Capt. Charles Ryder ( Matthew Goode ). Narrating the story, he takes us to the steps of Brideshead Castle where he has been stationed during World War II. As we enter his memories, we go back years earlier when Charles first visited the majestic and mysterious mansion. Befriended by Sebastian Flyte ( Ben Whishaw ), whose family owned the estate, Charles is captivated once again by the beauty of the place as his memories unfold. A self-avowed atheist whose mother passed away when he was young and whose father has little interest in him, Charles is taken in by Sebastian’s family whose Catholicism defines them. But it is a dysfunctional Catholicism forced upon them by the manipulative and controlling matriarch of the family, Lady Marchmain ( Emma Thompson ). Fearful of God rather than experiencing God’s grace, Lady Marchmain has deeply injured the souls of her children. Sebastian’s sexual identity is a struggle he masks with alcohol and his sister Julia ( Hayley Atwell ) struggles to be the good girl her mother demands while trying to find her own path toward love and happiness. Their father, Lord Marchmain ( Michael Gambon ) has fled from Brideshead and lives with his mistress in Venice. What makes the story powerful is that though the Catholicism exhibited by the Flyte family is not a healthy representation, God works within their lives just as he does within the life of Charles who has rejected God’s very existence. It is this prevenient grace of God — God reaching out to us before we are even aware of our need for God in our life or how to respond to Him — which makes this film a subtle testimony of how God works in any person’s life. It is not through the best of religious expressions but through normal and broken people who are attempting to find their way in an unpredictable world. The bonds God creates with people are able to overcome whatever misunderstandings and missteps we might make. It is revisiting this truth that makes this tale powerful. Discussion: » In the novel, Evelyn Waugh had Charles kneel in the chapel of Brideshead and pray a prayer with “ancient words newly learned.” In the film, he enters the chapel and resists the thought to snuff out the light he finds there in the flame of a lit candle. Which presentation of his conversion do you think is more effective? Why? » There has been a long debate on the exact nature of Charles and Sebastian’s relationship. Why do you think this is so important to so many? » The experience of Charles is largely autobiographical to the author as both look back to their young adult years and later conversion to Christian faith. When you look back to the missteps of your past, how do you deal with it? Where do you find |
Who played the character 'Danny Zuko' in the film Grease? | ‘Grease: Live’: Aaron Tveit to Play Danny Zuko | Variety Print July 9, 2015 | 09:19AM PT Aaron Tveit has been cast as head T Bird Danny Zuko in Fox’s musical version of “Grease,” it is the word. The Paramount Television production is based on the original musical “Grease” by Jim Jacobs and Warren Casey, and Paramount Pictures’ 1978 feature adaptation. The film famously cast John Travolta as bad boy rebel Danny, who was hopelessly devoted to the sweet and innocent Sandy (played by Olivia Newton-John). “I’m thrilled and honored to be joining this incredibly talented team of actors in reimagining this classic and beloved musical,” said Tveit in a statement. “Playing Danny Zuko is a dream role, and I can’t wait to be a part of all the fun that comes along with performing live on television.” The “Graceland” actor also has multiple stage credits to his name, including the musicals “Catch Me if You Can” and “Next to Normal.” He also appeared on CW’s “Gossip Girl.” Fox also confirmed that Carlos PenaVega (“Big Time Rush”) will play fellow greaser Kenickie in the musical. Tveit and PenaVega join previously announced cast members Julianne Hough as Sandy, Vanessa Hudgens as feisty Rizzo and Keke Palmer as Marty. The production is exec produced by Marc Platt (“Wicked,” “Into the Woods”). Thomas Kail (“Hamilton,” “In the Heights”) serves as the director overseeing the stage direction and Alex Rudzinski (“Dancing With the Stars”) is the live television director. Broadway writers Robert Cary (“Anything but Love,” “Ira & Abby”) and Jonathan Tolins (“Buyer & Cellar,” “The Last Sunday in June”) are penning the adaptation. “ Grease: Live ” will air at 7 p.m. January 31. |
The song 'White Christmas' first featured in what film? | White Christmas (song) | Christmas Specials Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Publisher: Irving Berlin Music Co. "White Christmas" is a Christmas song written by Irving Berlin , reminiscing about an old-fashioned Christmas setting. According to the Guinness Book of World Records, the version sung by Bing Crosby is the best-selling single of all time, with estimated sales in excess of 50 million copies worldwide. Accounts vary as to when and where Berlin wrote the song. One story is that he wrote it in 1940, poolside at the Biltmore hotel in Phoenix, Arizona. He often stayed up all night writing — he told Norman Wisdom, who added to the lyrics and claimed co-authorship, "Grab your pen and take down this song. I just wrote the best song I've ever written — heck, I just wrote the best song that anybody's ever written!" The first public performance of the song was also by Crosby, on his NBC radio show The Kraft Music Hall on Christmas Day, 1941 and the recording is not believed to have survived. He recorded it with the John Scott Trotter Orchestra and the Ken Darby Singers for Decca Records in just 18 minutes on May 29, 1942, and it was released on July 30 as part of an album of six 78-rpm songs from the film Holiday Inn . At first, Crosby did not see anything special about it. He just said "I don't think we have any problems with that one, Irving." Contents [ show ] Bing Crosby version The song initially performed poorly and was overshadowed by the film's first hit song: "Be Careful, It's my Heart". By the end of October 1942, however, it topped the "Your Hit Parade" chart. It remained in that position until well into the new year. (It has often been noted that the mix of melancholy — "just like the ones I used to know" — with comforting images of home — "where the treetops glisten" — resonated especially strongly with listeners during World War II. The Armed Forces Network was flooded with requests for the song.) In 1942 alone, Crosby's recording spent eleven weeks on top of the Billboard charts. The original version also hit number one on the Harlem Hit Parade for three weeks, Crosby's first-ever appearance on the black-oriented chart. Re-released by Decca, the single returned to the #1 spot during the holiday seasons of 1945 and 1946 (on the chart dated January 4, 1947), thus becoming the only single with three separate runs at the top of the U.S. charts. The recording became a chart perennial, reappearing annually on the pop chart twenty separate times before Billboard Magazine created a distinct Christmas chart for seasonal releases. Following its prominence in Holiday Inn, the ong won the Academy Award for Best Original Song. In the film, Bing Crosby sang it as a duet with actress Marjorie Reynolds, though her voice was dubbed by Martha Mears. This now-familiar scene was not the moviemakers' initial plan; in the script as originally conceived, Reynolds, not Crosby, was to sing it. The familiar version of the song most often heard today is not the one Crosby recorded in 1942. He was called to Decca studios on March 18, 1947, to re-record the track; the 1942 master had become damaged due to its frequent use. Efforts were made to exactly reproduce the original recording session, and Crosby was again backed by the Trotter Orchestra and the Darby Singers. Even so, there are subtle differences in the orchestration, most notably the addition of a celesta and flutes to brighten up the introduction. Crosby was dismissive of his role in the song's success, saying later that "a jackdaw with a cleft palate could have sung it successfully." But Crosby was associated with it for the rest of his career. Another Crosby vehicle — the 1954 musical White Christmas — was the highest-grossing film of 1954. Cover versions Eddie Fisher with Hugo Winterhalter's orchestra & chorus recorded the song at Manhattan Center, New York City, on July 15, 1952. It was released by RCA Victor Records as catalog number 20-4910 (in USA) and by EMI on the His Master's Voice label as catalog number B 10779 and JO 420. The Drifters' 1954 cover of the song showca |
Which character was played by Audrey Hepburn in 'My Fair Lady'? | My Fair Lady (1964) - 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 misogynistic and snobbish phonetics professor agrees to a wager that he can take a flower girl and make her presentable in high society. Director: Alan Jay Lerner (book), George Bernard Shaw (from a play by) (as Bernard Shaw) | 1 more credit » Stars: a list of 44 titles created 10 Dec 2011 a list of 35 titles created 21 Dec 2011 a list of 40 titles created 25 Apr 2012 a list of 30 titles created 03 Feb 2013 a list of 24 titles created 5 months ago Title: My Fair Lady (1964) 7.9/10 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. Won 8 Oscars. Another 15 wins & 13 nominations. See more awards » Videos A woman leaves an Austrian convent to become a governess to the children of a Naval officer widower. Director: Robert Wise Young Oliver Twist runs away from an orphanage and meets a group of boys trained to be pickpockets by an elderly mentor. Director: Carol Reed A magical nanny helps bring the two children she's in charge of closer to their father through songs and magical adventures. Director: Robert Stevenson A Victorian Englishman bets that with the new steamships and railways he can circumnavigate the globe in eighty days. Directors: Michael Anderson, John Farrow Stars: David Niven, Cantinflas, Finlay Currie Edit Storyline Pompous phonetics professor Henry Higgins is so sure of his abilities that he takes it upon himself to transform a Cockney working-class girl into someone who can pass for a cultured member of high society. His subject turns out to be the lovely Eliza Doolittle, who agrees to speech lessons to improve her job prospects. Higgins and Eliza clash, then form an unlikely bond -- one that is threatened by an aristocratic suitor. Written by Jwelch5742 The loverliest motion picture of them all! See more » Genres: 25 December 1964 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Mi bella dama See more » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia Of the main cast only Stanley Holloway actually sang. The others were either dubbed or just talked their way through the songs. See more » Goofs In the Royal Ascot scene, the horses race in the wrong direction. Ascot is a right-handed track where the horses race clockwise and the grandstand is on the outside of the track. The camera is facing the crowd, so the horses should race from left to right, but they're shown racing the other way. See more » Quotes [first lines] [sounds from crowd, occasionally a word or phrase, indistinct and mostly not associated with a character] Mrs. Eynsford-Hill : Don't just stand there, Freddy, go and find a cab. Freddy Eynsford-Hill : All right, I'll get it, I'll get it. See more » Crazy Credits In the posters, playbills and the original cast album for the stage version of "My Fair Lady", the credits always read "based on Bernard Shaw's 'Pygmalion' ", letting the audience know what play "My Fair Lady" was actually adapted from. The movie credits simply read "from a play by Bernard Shaw". See more » Connections I've Grown Accustomed to Her Face (1956) (uncredited) A musical with a brain as well as a heart 28 August 2003 | by eliza-doolittle (Cambridge) – See all my reviews There's a lot of negative things been said about Audrey Hepburn's interpretation of the role of Eliza. Perhaps she's not ideal in the earliest scenes of the movie - her "dirtiness" is never quite believable - but it has to be said that despite this smallish drawback she still glows, and makes an amazing Eliza overall. The reason for this is simple; Audrey Hepburn brings her "own spark of divine fire", (to quote Higgins) to the role and her vulnerability, mixed with her sweet, naive charm and even her wonderfully juvenile pettishness shown in "Just You Wait" all prove what a talented actress she really is. For an example of this, jus |
The character 'Honey Rider' appeared in which Bond film? | Honey Ryder - James Bond Characters Dr. No (1962) The Character in the Movie Honey Ryder was the leading Bond girl in Dr. No (1962). She was played by Ursula Andress, however due to her strong accent she was dubbed by Nikki van der Zyl. Earlier on in her life she travelled all around the Caribbean with her father, a marine biologist, studying the plants and fish in the many corals they visited. Her father died mysteriously when visiting crab key, an island just of the coast of Jamaica, although Honey knew it was no accident. Dr. No 's men had killed him. After her father died and she had no one left to protect her, her landlord raped her. She didn't let this go unpunished however and one night when he was asleep, she put a black widow spider under his mosquito net. It took him a whole week to die. Since her fathers death she lived alone and collected rare shells to make money. She seemed to be able to defend herself and she wasn't scared of Bond when she first met him. However she was scared when the diesel dragon came after them and Dr. No's men captured her and Bond. Later on, Honey was tied down near and the slowly rising water level would have drowned her, but Bond escaped and rescued her. Bond and Honey ran out of the place and stole a boat in which they drifted off into the sea, finally alone. The character in the book In Ian Fleming's novel Dr. No (1958), Honeychile Rider was a girl who had lived in a large house in the middle of a sugar cane field in the Beau Desert on the North coast near Morgan's harbour. When she was five, her parents were killed in a fire that burned down their home. After that, she lived in the cellars of the ruin's with her black nanny. Once when the cane was harvested, some of the snakes, scorpions and other animals who had lost their homes, came into the ruins and after a while they became like family to Honey, who fed them and looked after them. They would leave when the cane grew back and return to her when it was harvested again. When she was 15, her nanny died and she was left to fend for herself. A man named Mander, who owned the cane field came into the ruins drunk one day. Honey tried to stab him, but he was too strong. He punched her, knocking her out and breaking her nose and then raped her. Honey got her revenge by putting a black widow spider in his bed one night when he was sleeping. When she was eight, her nanny had found an encyclopedia among the ruins and Honey started at A. When she got to S at around age 18, she saw that some people sell shell's for a living. She used the only money she had to subscribe to a magazine and collected the shell's people were looking for. After she realized pretty shell's were not always the most valuable, she started collecting rare ones and made some money. She started going to crab key and she found some rare shell's that she got $5 each for. She worked out that she could pay for an operation to get her nose fixed in New York in just five years. She was at Crab Key, diving for shells when Bond first saw her. She was naked besides a leather belt with a hunting knife on her right hip and a green diving mask. She looked strong and muscular and had a wide mouth, deep blue eyes and blond hair. When Dr. No's men come with dogs to search for them, she reveals that she has escaped them many times and suggests hiding underwater, using bamboo sticks to breath. Her and bond were later captured, and Honey was tied to some rocks where she would eventually be eaten by crabs. She didn't die however, and managed to escape and meet up with Bond. She then left the island with him and they went together to New York where Bond payed for her nose operation. Honey was a very independent girl who had never been out of Jamaica. She only knew a world of nature before meeting Bond. Trivia and References to Honey Ryder In the 2001 James Bond movie Die Another Day, the leading Bond girl Jinx (played by Halle Berry) had a similar entrance to that of Honey Rider, walking out of the sea in a bikini, although in an orange bikini this time. In the music video for her song |
What is the name of the character played by Johnny Depp in the 2009 film 'Public Enemies'? | Public Enemies (2009) - 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 From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC The Feds try to take down notorious American gangsters John Dillinger, Baby Face Nelson and Pretty Boy Floyd during a booming crime wave in the 1930s. Director: a list of 25 titles created 17 Mar 2011 a list of 35 titles created 31 Mar 2012 a list of 32 titles created 15 May 2012 a list of 45 titles created 28 May 2014 a list of 30 titles created 9 months ago Search for " Public Enemies " 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. 1 win & 14 nominations. See more awards » Videos The story of George Jung, the man who established the American cocaine market in the 1970s. Director: Ted Demme Revolves around Frank, an American tourist visiting Italy to mend a broken heart. Elise is an extraordinary woman who deliberately crosses his path. Director: Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck Stars: Johnny Depp, Angelina Jolie, Paul Bettany An FBI undercover agent infiltrates the mob and finds himself identifying more with the mafia life, at the expense of his regular one. Director: Mike Newell In 1970s America, a detective works to bring down the drug empire of Frank Lucas, a heroin kingpin from Manhattan, who is smuggling the drug into the country from the Far East. Director: Ridley Scott A writer is accused of plagiarism by a strange man, who then starts haunting him for "justice." Director: David Koepp American journalist Paul Kemp takes on a freelance job in Puerto Rico for a local newspaper during the 1960s and struggles to find a balance between island culture and the expatriates who live there. Director: Bruce Robinson A small-time rancher agrees to hold a captured outlaw who's awaiting a train to go to court in Yuma. A battle of wills ensues as the outlaw tries to psych out the rancher. Director: James Mangold A look at the early years of boxer "Irish" Micky Ward and his brother who helped train him before going pro in the mid 1980s. Director: David O. Russell The infamous story of Benjamin Barker, AKA Sweeney Todd, who sets up a barber shop down in London which is the basis for a sinister partnership with his fellow tenant, Mrs. Lovett. Based on the hit Broadway musical. Director: Tim Burton In Victorian Era London, a troubled clairvoyant police detective investigates the murders by Jack The Ripper. Directors: Albert Hughes, Allen Hughes Stars: Johnny Depp, Heather Graham, Ian Holm A research chemist comes under personal and professional attack when he decides to appear in a "60 Minutes" expose on Big Tobacco. Director: Michael Mann Edit Storyline This is the story of the last few years of the notorious bank robber John Dillinger. He loved what he did and could imagine little else that would make him happier. Living openly in 1930s Chicago, he had the run of the city with little fear of reprisals from the authorities. It's there that he meets Billie Frechette with whom he falls deeply in love. In parallel we meet Melvin Purvis, the FBI agent who would eventually track Dillinger down. The FBI was is in its early days and Director J. Edgar Hoover was keen to promote the clean cut image that so dominated the organization through his lifetime. Purvis realizes that if he is going to get Dillinger, he will have to use street tactics and imports appropriate men with police training. Dillinger is eventually betrayed by an acquaintance who tells the authorities just where to find him on a given night. Written by garykmcd Rated R for gangster violence and some language | See all certifications » Parents Guide: 1 July 2009 (USA) See more » Also Known As: $25,271,675 (USA) (3 July 2009) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia Dillinger is shown serenading his hostages while driving away from the prison escape by singing "The |
What character was played by Gene Hackman in 'The French Connection'? | The French Connection (1971) - 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 pair of NYC cops in the Narcotics Bureau stumble onto a drug smuggling job with a French connection. Director: Ernest Tidyman (screenplay), Robin Moore (based on the book by) Stars: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 34 titles created 30 Aug 2011 a list of 46 titles created 02 Dec 2011 a list of 49 titles created 02 Jul 2013 a list of 25 titles created 30 Nov 2014 a list of 32 titles created 26 Sep 2015 Title: The French Connection (1971) 7.8/10 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. Won 5 Oscars. Another 17 wins & 10 nominations. See more awards » Videos "Popeye" Doyle travels to Marseille to find Alain Charnier, the drug smuggler who eluded him in New York. Director: John Frankenheimer 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 A paranoid, secretive surveillance expert has a crisis of conscience when he suspects that a couple he is spying on will be murdered. Director: Francis Ford Coppola The World War II phase of the career of the controversial American general, George S. Patton . Director: Franklin J. Schaffner An African American police detective is asked to investigate a murder in a racially hostile southern town. Director: Norman Jewison 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 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 A graduate history student is unwittingly caught in the middle of an international conspiracy involving stolen diamonds, an exiled Nazi war criminal, and a rogue government agent. Director: John Schlesinger Two British track athletes, one a determined Jew and the other a devout Christian, compete in the 1924 Olympics. Director: Hugh Hudson The story of the final Emperor of China. Director: Bernardo Bertolucci The true story about an honest New York cop who blew the whistle on rampant corruption in the force only to have his comrades turn against him. Director: Sidney Lumet "The Washington Post" reporters Bob Woodward and Carl Bernstein uncover the details of the Watergate scandal that leads to President Richard Nixon 's resignation. Director: Alan J. Pakula Edit Storyline William Friedkin's gritty police drama portrays two tough New York City cops trying to intercept a huge heroin shipment coming from France. An interesting contrast is established between 'Popeye' Doyle, a short-tempered alcoholic bigot who is nevertheless a hard-working and dedicated police officer, and his nemesis Alain Charnier, a suave and urbane gentleman who is nevertheless a criminal and one of the largest drug suppliers of pure heroin to North America. During the surveillance and eventual bust, Friedkin provides one of the most gripping and memorable car chase sequences ever filmed. Written by Tad Dibbern <[email protected]> A $32,000,000 chase turns into the American thriller of the year! See more » Genres: 9 October 1971 (USA) See more » Also Known As: Mono (Westrex Recording System)| 4-Track Stereo (Westrex Recording System) Color: Did You Know? Trivia All of the extras used in the first bar scene were real-life police officers. See more » Goofs When Popeye Doyle creeps alongside the building below the sniper his gun can be seen jumping hands between shots. See more » Quotes See more » Crazy Credits The 20th-Century Fox logo fades in black and white, dissolves to color, |
Which of the 'Seven Dwarfs (Dwarves)' wore glasses? | Seven Dwarfs - Kingdom Hearts Wiki, the Kingdom Hearts encyclopedia Seven Dwarfs You may be looking for the commands named after Doc , Grumpy , Happy , Sleepy , Bashful , Sneezy , and Dopey . Seven Dwarfs Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep Kingdom Hearts χ Doc Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) One of seven dwarfs who live with Snow White in a cottage deep in the woods. Doc is the most knowledgeable; he's the one with the glasses. Grumpy Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) One of seven dwarfs who live with Snow White in a cottage deep in the woods. At first, Grumpy had nothing pleasant to say about her, but her kindness warmed his heart over time. Grumpy is suspicious of everything and slow to trust anyone, and always wears a look of displeasure. Happy Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) One of seven dwarfs who live with Snow White in a cottage deep in the woods. Happy's constant smiles are a comfort to all around him. Sleepy Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) One of seven dwarfs who live with Snow White in a cottage deep in the woods. Sleepy always looks ready to doze off. Bashful Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) One of seven dwarfs who live with Snow White in a cottage deep in the woods. Bashful will turn red if you so much as say hello. Sneezy Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) One of seven dwarfs who live with Snow White in a cottage deep in the woods. Sneezy... Well, he sneezes a lot. Dopey Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs (1937) One of seven dwarfs who live with Snow White in a cottage deep in the woods. Dopey is always one clumsy step behind the other dwarfs, and meets with many a mishap. Dopey loves Snow White so much, he'll dart to the front of the line just to see her. Snow White (1937) Seven dwarfs who live in a cottage deep in the woods. The Seven Dwarfs are characters introduced in Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep . Their names are Doc, Grumpy, Happy, Sleepy, Bashful, Sneezy, and Dopey. They appear along with Snow White in their homeworld, Dwarf Woodlands . Contents Story[ edit ] Kingdom Hearts Birth by Sleep[ edit ] The Seven Dwarfs appear in their homeworld of Dwarf Woodlands , living a peaceful life in their cottage in a clearing within the forest. While working in the nearby mines, they encounter Ventus and mistake him for a jewel thief. All of the Dwarfs except Dopey try to drive him out, but Ventus gets the better of them and manages to obtain information on where to look for his friend Terra, though they are still hesitant to trust him. The dwarfs later return to their cottage to find Snow White there, learning how she met Terra and was attacked by Unversed . The Dwarfs conclude that Terra was controlling the monsters, but Ventus insists Terra wouldn't do such a thing. Later, Snow White falls into a deep slumber after taking a bite from the Queen 's poison apple, and the Dwarfs place her in a glass coffin to mourn her. However, thanks to assistance from Aqua and the Prince , Snow White is able to awaken, and the Dwarfs celebrate as she departs with the Prince. Some time after the battle at the Keyblade Graveyard , the Seven Dwarfs gather around Snow White and the Prince in the clearing and throw beautiful flower petals over them, as though to make a beautiful scene for the lovers. Kingdom Hearts[ edit ] The Dwarfs only appear with Snow White on one of the Stations in the Dive to the Heart . Unlike the Beast's servants, they are depicted as awake, meaning that they were possibly able to escape their world's destruction. Names and personalities[ edit ] Appearance[ edit ] The Seven Dwarfs are all roughly the same short height (about half the height of Aqua) and they all wear tuque -like hats, jackets with patches on the elbows (except for Doc, who rolls his sleeves up, obscuring the elbows, and Happy, who wears a vest and undershirt with patched elbows), and brown, sock-like shoes. Except for Dopey, they all have beards and eyes that are a shade of brown or amber. The tops of all their heads are completely bald. Doc is a bit overweight and sports a thick, but short, white beard. His hat is |
By what name is actress Jennifer Anastassakis better known? | Jennifer Aniston - IMDb IMDb Actress | Producer | Soundtrack Jennifer Aniston was born in Sherman Oaks, California, to actors John Aniston and Nancy Dow . Her father is Greek, and her mother was of English, Irish, Scottish, and Italian descent. Jennifer spent a year of her childhood living in Greece with her family. Her family then relocated to New York City where her parents divorced when she was nine. ... See full bio » Born: |
Who did 'Frances Ethel Gumm' become? | Judy Garland - Biography - IMDb Judy Garland Biography Showing all 158 items Jump to: Overview (5) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (5) | Trade Mark (5) | Trivia (88) | Personal Quotes (29) | Salary (25) Overview (5) 4' 11½" (1.51 m) Mini Bio (1) One of the brightest, most tragic movie stars of Hollywood's Golden Era, Judy Garland was a much-loved character whose warmth and spirit, along with her rich and exuberant voice, kept theatre-goers entertained with an array of delightful musicals. She was born Frances Ethel Gumm on 10 June 1922 in Minnesota, the youngest daughter of vaudevillians Ethel Marion (Milne) and Francis Avent Gumm. She was of English, along with some Scottish and Irish, descent. Her mother, an ambitious woman gifted in playing various musical instruments, saw the potential in her daughter at the tender age of just 2 years old when Baby Frances repeatedly sang "Jingle Bells" until she was dragged from the stage kicking and screaming during one of their Christmas shows and immediately drafted her into a dance act, entitled "The Gumm Sisters", along with her older sisters Mary Jane Gumm and Virginia Gumm . However, knowing that her youngest daughter would eventually become the biggest star, Ethel soon took Frances out of the act and together they traveled across America where she would perform in nightclubs, cabarets, hotels and theaters solo. Her family life was not a happy one, largely because of her mother's drive for her to succeed as a performer and also her father's closeted homosexuality. The Gumm family would regularly be forced to leave town owing to her father's illicit affairs with other men, and from time to time they would be reduced to living out of their automobile. However, in September 1935 the Gumms', in particular Ethel's, prayers were answered when Frances was signed by Louis B. Mayer , mogul of leading film studio MGM, after hearing her sing. It was then that her name was changed from Frances Gumm to Judy Garland , after a popular '30s song "Judy" and film critic Robert Garland. Tragedy soon followed, however, in the form of her father's death of meningitis in November 1935. Having been given no assignments with the exception of singing on radio, Judy faced the threat of losing her job following the arrival of Deanna Durbin . Knowing that they couldn't keep both of the teenage singers, MGM devised a short entitled Every Sunday (1936) which would be the girls' screen test. However, despite being the outright winner and being kept on by MGM, Judy's career did not officially kick off until she sang one of her most famous songs, "You Made Me Love You", at Clark Gable 's birthday party in February 1937, during which Louis B. Mayer finally paid attention to the talented songstress. Prior to this her film debut in Pigskin Parade (1936), in which she played a teenage hillbilly, had left her career hanging in the balance. However, following her rendition of "You Made Me Love You", MGM set to work preparing various musicals with which to keep Judy busy. All this had its toll on the young teenager, and she was given numerous pills by the studio doctors in order to combat her tiredness on set. Another problem was her weight fluctuation, but she was soon given amphetamines in order to give her the desired streamlined figure. This soon produced the downward spiral that resulted in her lifelong drug addiction. In 1939, Judy shot immediately to stardom with The Wizard of Oz (1939), in which she portrayed Dorothy, an orphaned girl living on a farm in the dry plains of Kansas who gets whisked off into the magical world of Oz on the other end of the rainbow. Her poignant performance and sweet delivery of her signature song, 'Over The Rainbow', earned Judy a special juvenile Oscar statuette on 29 February 1940 for Best Performance by a Juvenile Actor. Now growing up, Judy began to yearn for meatier adult roles instead of the virginal characters she had been playing since she was 14. She was now taking an interest in men, and after starring in her final juvenile performance in Ziegfeld Girl (1941) alongside |
Which 1993 Disney film starred Bet Middler as a witch? | Level 3 - General Knowledge 1000, - Memrise General Knowledge 1000 Ready to learn Ready to review Ignore words Check the boxes below to ignore/unignore words, then click save at the bottom. Ignored words will never appear in any learning session. Who wrote the Opera Madam Butterfly India What links - Goa - Kerula - Assam - Bihar George Orwell Eric Arthur Blaire was the real name of which author Shoemaker Names - Baker Cook obvious what did Cordwainer do China Which country do Sinologists study Barbara Stanwyck Rudy Stevens became famous under which name Grenadine Which non alcoholic cordial is made from pomegranates Dancing What is Orchesis - either professional or amateur Art of Horses Taken literally what should you see in a Hippodrome Alexander Dumas Who wrote the Man in the Iron Mask Hocus Pocus Which 1993 Disney film starred Bet Middler as a witch Louis Bleriot Who piloted the first flight across the English channel Dr No What was the first James Bond film Silence of the Lambs What 1991 film won best film Addis Ababa What was the capital of Ethiopia Medicine Aescapalious emblem staff snake Greek Roman god of what Motorcycle Racing Giacomo Agostini - 122 Grand Prix 15 world titles what sport Alaska What is the largest state in the USA Berlin Mexico London Led Deighton trilogy Game Set Match What 3 Capitals Woody Allen Alan Stuart Konigsberg famous as who Amnesty International Which human rights organisation founded 1961 got Nobel 1977 Nelson Mandela Whose autobiography was The long walk to Freedom Tutankamen tomb What was discovered in 1922 by Howard Carter Pluto Clyde Tonbaugh discovered what planet in 1930 Jackie Joyner-Kersey Who won the women's heptathlon at Seoul in 1988 Jayne Austin Who ran through the streets naked crying Eureka Johan Sebastian Bach Who composed the Brandeberg concertos .Full name Minnesota twins Who won the World Series in 1987 Your Holiness What is the correct term of address to the Pope Edinburgh In which city was Alexander Graham Bell born in 1847 Tchaikovsky Who composed the ballets Sleeping Beauty and The Nutcracker The Deaf AG Bell opened school in Boston in 1872 for Teachers of what Jack Benny Benjamin Kubelsky 1894 fame as what comedian Jonah In the Old Testament what book comes between Obadiah - Micah Mrs Doubtfire Robin Williams dressed in drag for which 1993 film Bishop Which chess piece could be a member of the church Blitzkrieg Which German word means lightning war used in WW2 Cabbage Broccoli belongs to what family of plants I. Kingdom Brunel Who designed the first Iron ship the Great Britain in 1845 Donald Campbell Whose boat Bluebird was recently raised from Coniston water Buick - Chrysler in 1951 which (of two) car companies introduced power steering Joseph Heller Who wrote Catch 22 (both names) Netherlands Which country set up the world’s first chemistry lab in 1650 Chess World Champs What links the names Botvinik Chrysanthemum What is the national flower of Japan Hit Gong Bombardier Billy Wells was seen on many Rank films - why Bordeaux Where in France do claret wines come from Logarithms What did mathematician John Napier invent in 1614 IBM FORTRAN |
In which month is the Ascot race meeting held? | Royal Ascot | US Racing Bet on the Royal Ascot Horse racing action at the Royal Ascot Around the turn at the Ascot Racecourse Large crowds gather to watch the race Where is the 2014 Royal Ascot? Ascot Racecourse When is the 2014 Royal Ascot Race? June 17 - 21, 2014 Royal Ascot is one of the most prestigious race meetings with nearly 300 years of tradition and is one of the highlights of Britain's social and sporting calendar. Smart dress, fine food, champagne and excellent racing are all combined in one social event which lasts 4 days in June. In 1711 Queen Anne, whilst riding in the forests around Windsor Castle, discovered some land near a village called East Cote, now named Ascot, which seemed to her ideal for racing horses. The area was acquired for just £558 to become the Royal Racecourse with the first horse race taking place that year in the presence of the Queen and her Court. After the death of Queen Anne, racing declined in the reign of King George I who disregarded all sports, but in 1920 racing began again at the Royal Racecourse following a format of procession and races that has hardly changed since. Tradition is still continued today with the Queen, now Queen Elizabeth II, leaving Windsor Castle every afternoon in an open horse-drawn carriage, arriving at Royal Ascot through the Golden Gates and leading the Royal Procession along the entire length of the racecourse. Only when the royal party are seated can racing begin. The race meeting starts with the Queen Anne Stakes and commemorates the foundation of the course. Royal Ascot is a social event as much as a race meeting with a tradition of smart dress and fashion. On Gold Cup Day, or Ladies Day as it is also known the ladies attending often wear spectacular hats and Ascot is famous for the hats and fashion on show by race goers. Equally famous is the Gold Cup race which is one of the longest flat races being run over 2-and-half miles. Ascot Racecourse is divided into three main enclosures for the public: The Member's Enclosure, The Grandstand which includes access to the paddock and the Silver Ring - only the privileged have access to the Royal Enclosure. Ascot Racecourse, founded in 1711 is the world’s most famous racecourse. It was Queen Anne who first saw the potential of a racecourse for Ascot, which in those days was known at East Cote. Whilst out riding she came across an area of open heath, not far from Windsor Castle, that looked an ideal place for “horses to gallop at full stretch.” The first race meeting ever held at Ascot took place on Saturday, August 11, 1711. Her Majesty’s Plate, worth 100 guineas was the inaugural event, open to any horse, mare or gelding over the age of six. Each horse was required to carry a weight of 12st and seven runners took part. The contest bore little resemblance to racing seen at Ascot today. The seven horses were all English Hunters, quite different to the speedy thoroughbreds that race on the flat now. The race consisted of three separate heats, each four miles long, so the winner would have been a horse with tremendous stamina. Racing at Ascot became very popular and, in 1813 Parliament passed an Act of Enclosure. This act ensured that Ascot Heath, although property of the crown, would be kept and used as a racecourse for the public in the future. Today the racecourse is managed by the Ascot Authority, created by an Act of Parliament passed in 1913. His Majesty’s Representative became Chairman of the Authority with the Clerk of the Course acting as secretary. Today Ascot retains both these positions, but with the additional appointment of a Chief Executive and departmental directors under him. The Royal Enclosure The first reference of a Royal Stand at Ascot Racecourse dates back to the 1790’s, when a temporary stand was established during the Royal Meeting. Entrance to this exclusive area was strictly by invitation only from King George III himself. However, according to our records it was not officially named the Royal Enclosure until May 1845. The Royal Enclosure was originally established to provide the |
In motor racing, what is the colour of flag to signify 'Danger, no overtaking': (a) red, (b) blue or (c) yellow? | Flags used in Auto Racing This page is part of © FOTW Flags Of The World website Flags used in Auto Racing La Gazzetta dello Sport Formula 1 flags Auto Racing flags In auto racing some flags have a different meaning and there are some extra flags. There are two main systems: 1. American: http://www.toolcity.net/~mel/flags.html as used in NASCAR, CART, etc.; 2. the rest of the world: http://www.f1cafe.pair.com/raceflags/ as used in Formula 1, Formula 3000, etc. Stefan Lambregts, 3 November 1999 Formula 1 flag rules These are the official rules that dictate the displaying of flags on F1 tracks. This is extracted from "Appendix H to the International Sporting Code - Recommendations for the supervision of the road and emergency services" as published from the FIA and available at http://www.fia.com/regle/annexe_H/Appendix-H.htm 4 - SIGNALING In the supervision of the road, the Clerk of the Course (or his deputy) and the observation posts rely largely on the use of signals to contribute to the drivers' safety and enforce the regulations. Signals are given in daylight by different coloured flags which may be supplemented, or under some circumstances replaced by, lights. Black and white signal boards of similar dimensions to the flags may also be used for certain signals: these should be clearly specified in the supplementary regulations of the event concerned. At night the flags may be replaced by lights and reflective panels, but all drivers must be made aware of this at a briefing beforehand. Yellow lights at each post are obligatory for events run at night (see paragraph 4.2. and Article 12). 4.1 Flags: The minimum size of all flags is 60cm x 80cm except the red and chequered flags which should be at least 80cm x 100cm. 4.1.1) Flag signals to be used by the Clerk of the Course or his deputy at the start line: a) National flag: This flag is normally used to start the race. The starting signal should be given by lowering the flag which, for standing start events, should not be raised above the head until all cars are stationary and in no case for more than 10 seconds. Should the national flag not be used for any reason, the colour of the flag (which should not cause confusion with any other flag described in this Chapter), should be specified in the Supplementary Regulations. b) Red flag: image by Phil Nelson This flag should be waved at the start line when it has been decided to stop a practice session or the race. Simultaneously, each observer's post around the circuit should also wave a red flag. The red flag may also be used by the Clerk of the Course or his nominee to close the circuit (see Article 2.3.c). c) Black and white chequered flag: image by Phil Nelson This flag should be waved and signifies the end of a practice session or the race. d) Black flag: image by Phil Nelson This flag should be used to inform the driver concerned that he must stop at his pit or at the place designated in the supplementary or championship regulations on the next approach to the pit entry. If a driver fails to comply for any reason, this flag should not be shown for more than four consecutive laps. The decision to show this flag rests solely with the Stewards of the Meeting, the team concerned will immediately be informed of the decision. e) Black flag with an orange disc 40 cm in diameter: image by Phil Nelson This flag should be used to inform the driver concerned that his car has mechanical problems likely to endanger himself or others and means that the he must stop at his pit on the next lap. When the mechanical problems have been rectified to the satisfaction of the chief scrutinizer the car may rejoin the race. f) Black and white flag divided diagonally: image by Phil Nelson This flag should be shown once only and is a warning to the driver concerned that he has been reported for unsportsmanlike behaviour. These last three |
What is the name of the international biennial yachting event coinciding with 'Cowes Week'? | Cowes — Luxury Yacht Charter & Superyacht News Written by zuzana Yesterday, July 19, 2015 saw a spectacular start to the much anticipated Panerai British Classic Week 2015 off Cowes, hosting a strong fleet of 77 yachts. The regatta kicked off with a course race in the Solent , marked by glorious sunshine and a warm southwesterly breeze of 15-25 knots. Sailing yacht Mariquita at the 2015 Panerai British Classic Week – Photo by Guido Cantini/Panerai/Sea&See.com First away were the giants of Class 0, who sailed beautifully down the Solent with truly awe-inspiring power. From the outset John Caulcutt, Jamie Matheson and Stephen Hemsley’s 1911 William Fife II Cutter ‘Mariquita’ and Armin Fisher and Robert Towbin’s 1914 William Fife III Ketch ‘Sumurun’ were well matched, and after almost three hours of competing they concluded the race just eighteen seconds apart on corrected time with ‘Mariquita’ taking victory. Zak Zbynek’s Nathanial G Herreshof -designed charter yacht ‘Eleonora’ took third place. Eleonora Yacht – Photo by Guido Cantini/Panerai/Sea&See.com Yesterday evening the crews were enjoying a Welcome Reception at the Royal Yacht Squadron . Today’s forecast is for southwesterly winds of up to 30 knots so the planned Around The Island Race sponsored by EFG International has been postponed until Thursday. Instead the fleet will sail the Long Inshore Race sponsored by Classic Boat supported by Wight Vodka, starting at 10.00 from the Royal Yacht Squadron line. Racing continues until Friday 24 July and the regatta will come to an end on Saturday 25 July with a Parade of Sail past the Royal Yacht Squadron and Cowes Green at 11.00. Written by zuzana More than 70 yachts have already registered for the upcoming Panerai British Classic Week 2015, set to be hosted by Cowes Yacht Haven from July 18 to 25. The popular regatta annually attracts classic yachts of all shapes and sizes. The largest yacht to compete this year will be the awe-inspiring 49,5-metre charter yacht Eleonora . Available for rent in such popular Mediterranean yacht holiday destinations as French Riviera and Croatia , luxury sailing yacht Eleonora is a beautiful schooner, built by Van de Graaf to a design by Nathaniel G Herreshoff in 2000. Classic charter yacht ELEONORA – the largest yacht to attend the 2015 Panerai British Classic Week Sailing yacht ELEONORA Written by zuzana Entry for the Panerai British Classic Week 2015 is now open. The event will take place from 18th – 25th July at Cowes Yacht Haven , a lovely England yacht charter destination. Now in its 14th year, the regatta continues to grow in popularity, and this year the number of international visitors is expected to be particularly high, with yachts from all over the world, making their way to the Solent for this very popular regatta. Panerai British Classic Week 2014 – Photo by Guido Cantini/seasee.com Looking forward to the 2015 edition, Regatta Chairman Sean McMillan commented, “This year we have the great good fortune to be holding our regatta the week immediately preceding the Royal Yacht Squadron ’s 200th anniversary regatta. We anticipate a strong attendance at Panerai British Classic Week with many famous yachts already expressing their interest in participating prior to joining the RYS event.” The regatta is open to classic and vintage yachts and forms part of the Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge Series , the leading international circuit for these vintage craft, sponsored for the eleventh consecutive year by the Italian watchmaker Officine Panerai. With yachts from the drawing boards of designers such as Fife , Mylne , Nicholson , Giles , Illingworth, McGruer and Sparkman & Stephens , plus many whose background stories are truly extraordinary, the fleet is always both beautiful and fascinating. Among the international entrants will be the Paine/Burgess designed Jour de Fête, sailing under the burgee of the New York Yacht Club. Built in 1930 by Lawley in Boston, Jour de Fête is a “Q Boat” designed to Herreschoff’s Universal Rule. She will be skippered by her owner, America’s Cup legen |
'Boston Crab' is a term used in which sport? | How to Do a Boston Crab: 5 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow How to Do a Boston Crab Community Q&A The Boston Crab is a professional wrestling submission move that many wrestlers have used to make their opponent tap out, for example Chris Jericho and Lance Storm. Like many other moves, wrestlers have created their own nickname & style for the Boston Crab, such as Chris Jericho's "Walls of Jericho". Steps Make sure that your opponent is lying down on his back. 2 Grab their legs with your hands, placing both of their legs between your arms. 3 Turn the other way, making sure that you turn them around as well. This step will place their stomach on the ground while you're facing the opposite direction. 4 Do a half squat while holding & pulling back on his legs to appear to apply pressure to their back and leg. 5 Alternatively, if the opponent is already lying on their belly, while facing their feet, simply straddle their legs(place both your feet outside, so your opponent's legs are between them), reach down for their feet, and get a two steps back to sit near his head to apply the extremest pressure and pull upwards while going into a half-squat. Community Q&A If this question (or a similar one) is answered twice in this section, please click here to let us know. Video Tips The only three ways to get out of this hold are to reach the ropes, successfully turn around and kick out of it, or to tap out. Try to do this move as fast as you can so that your opponent cannot reverse the move. The "Rope Hung Boston Crab" (or Tajiri's "Tarantula" version), is completed with a person hooking and draping another person over the top rope while grabbing their legs, so it resembles a spider in a web. Warnings It is best if the opponent does not arch their back as much to get out of the hold - the move does put strain on the back and legs when more pressure is applied. |
What is the name of Chicago's American Football team? | Chicago Sports | Information on the Chicago Bears, Chicago Bulls and Other Chicago Sports Teams Chicago Sports | Information on the Chicago Bears, Chicago Bulls and Other Chicago Sports Teams Aerial view of Chicago Illinois skyline with Soldier Field Chicago Sports One of the best things to do in Chicago is go to see one of the famous Chicago sports teams in action! Though all of the Chicago teams have had their highs and their lows over the years, the local fans are always behind them 100%. It's often said that Chicago fans are as loyal as they come and will faithfully support their teams no matter what the team stats may be. You don't have to be a die hard sports fan to enjoy a game in the Windy City though - and why stick to your love of just one sport? Chicago sports include baseball, football, basketball, hockey, soccer, horseracing, and running, so there's something for everyone, every season of the year! The Chicago Bears football team plays at the newly renovated Soldier Field . Die-hard fans bundle up in the severest of weather conditions to watch their team play, and over the years, The Chicago Bears have become one of the biggest attractions in Chicago! Be sure to check out the Chicago Bears schedule for your chance to see "The Monsters of the Midway" in action! The Chicago Blackhawks hockey team plays at the United Center , which is the largest arena in the United States. The Chicago Bulls basketball team also plays at the United Center. The Bulls might not be winning world championships today, but they still have the best mascot in the league - Benny the Bull - and the Luvabulls dancers. Chicago Bears at Soldier Field Chicago, IL Chicago is fortunate to have two baseball teams, the north side Chicago Cubs and the south side Chicago White Sox . Locals usually strongly favor one team over the other - talking baseball in some circles is akin to talking politics or religion; the fans take their positions quite seriously! The Cubs play at the historic Wrigley Field and the White Sox play at the modern U.S. Cellular Field . The Chicago Fire soccer team plays at Soldier Field to a diverse crowd of soccer enthusiasts. Area minor league teams include the Wolves hockey team , the Kane County Cougars baseball team and the Schaumburg Flyers baseball team. These teams provide more cost-effective sporting entertainment, especially important for families. Chicago Sports Team Tickets – Buy securely online 24/7 Search Events Drinking & Writing Theater at Haymarket Pub & Brewery - Chicago Full Price: $10 | Our Price: $5 Drinking & Writing Theater at Haymarket Pub & Brewery - Chicago Full Price: $10 | Our Price: $5 Drinking & Writing Theater at Haymarket Pub & Brewery - Chicago Full Price: $10 | Our Price: $5 Sorry, your browser doesnt support iframes. Chicago Tours Chicago Pizza Tours Located in The Loop offoffoffoffoffFamily Friendlyoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoffoff View 1 Promo for this Tour - Interior Architecture Tour Located in The Loop ActiveoffoffoffCulturalFamily FriendlyHistoricoffoffoffSights of ChicagooffScenicoffoffoff Historic Chicago Bar Walking Located in Magnificent Mile ActiveoffoffoffCulturaloffHistoricoffoffNightlifeoffoffoffoffoffoff Best Architecture Walking Tour Located in Magnificent Mile ActiveArtsyoffoffCulturaloffHistoricoffoffoffSights of Chicagooffoffoffoffoff Interior Architecture Tour Located in The Loop ActiveCulturalFamily FriendlyHistoricSights of ChicagoScenic Willis Tower Located in The Loop Sights of Chicago Children's Museum Located in Gold Coast ArtsyCulturalFamily FriendlyHistoricMuseumSights of Chicago Chicago Museum Located in Gold Coast ArtsyCulturalFamily FriendlyHistoricMuseumSights of Chicago View 1 Promo for this limo - More Chicago Limos... *Terms & Conditions: Offers, promotions and rates subject to change and may vary based upon date, length of stay and other factors. Some offers do not include taxes and fees. All offers based on availability and are subject to change without notice. A History of Winning The Chicago Cubs play with the Los Angeles Angels at Wrigley Field The |
How many pegs or marbles are there in a Solitaire board game? | What are the rules for marble solitaire? | Reference.com What are the rules for marble solitaire? A: Quick Answer In marble solitaire, the player jumps marbles over each other into existing spaces with the goal to eliminate all the marbles from the playing board except one. Most marble solitaire game sets contain playing boards with 33 spaces and 32 marbles, which means 31 marbles must be eliminated to win the game. Full Answer Also called peg solitaire when played with wooden or plastic pegs, marble solitaire boards look different depending on the geographical origins of the game and the manufacturer. Marbles can be arranged in various shapes, including crosses, circles, diamonds, triangles and stars. The player sets up the board by filling all of the divots with marbles except for the center space. They start game play by jumping one of the marbles into that central divot. The player can only jump into an empty space, and they cannot jump multiple marbles at once. When a marble is jumped, that marble is removed from the board. Game play ends when the player is not able to make another move. This usually occurs because the remaining marbles are too far away from each other to be jumped. The player scores their game by counting the remaining marbles on the board. |
The author Dick Francis was formerly famous in which sport? | Dick Francis (Author of To the Hilt) edit data Dick Francis CBE (born Richard Stanley Francis) was a popular British horse racing crime writer and retired jockey. Dick Francis worked on his books with his wife, Mary, before her death. Dick considered his wife to be his co-writer - as he is quoted in the book, "The Dick Francis Companion", released in 2003: "Mary and I worked as a team. ... I have often said that I would have been happy to have both our names on the cover. Mary's family always called me Richard due to having another Dick in the family. I am Richard, Mary was Mary, and Dick Francis was the two of us together." Series: |
What is the name of Fulham's football ground? | Craven Cottage | Fulham FC | Football Ground Guide Football Ground Guide Address: Stevenage Road, London, SW6 6HH Telephone: 0843 208 1222 Ticket Office: 0843 208 1234 Pitch Size: 109 x 71 yards Pitch Type: Grass Club Nickname: The Cottagers or The Whites Year Ground Opened: 1896 Home Kit: White With Black Trim Away Kit: Red and White Third Kit: Yellow and Black Riverside Stand and Hammersmith End Johnny Haynes Stand Riverside Stand and Putney End Craven Cottage As Viewed From Across The River Thames "The Cottage" Rear Of Stevenage Road Stand Johnny Haynes Statue WHAT IS CRAVEN COTTAGE LIKE? On one side of the ground is the Stevenage Road Stand which has recently been renamed the Johnny Haynes Stand after the former Fulham great. It previously had terracing at the front, but this has now been made all seated. The stand was originally designed by Archibald Leitch (who designed a number of football grounds and stands in the early part of the 20th century) and was opened in 1905. Considering its age, it can be forgiven for having a number of supporting pillars and old wooden seating in its upper tier. It does though have a fine classic looking gable on its roof; labelled Fulham Football Club. Opposite is the aptly named Riverside Stand. which sits on the banks of the River Thames. This all seated, covered stand was opened in 1972. It was slightly raised above pitch level, but at the beginning of the 2007/08 season additional rows of seating were installed at the front of it, bringing it down to the pitch side. It also has a row of executive boxes running across the back of it and also houses a television gantry. There are a couple of small windshields to either side, plus it has a couple of supporting pillars. Overlooking the ground from one corner, between the Johnny Haynes Stand and Putney End, is the unique Pavilion building, which many fans refer to as 'the Cottage' (although this is technically incorrect as the original cottage after which the ground is named, was demolished many years ago). This looks somewhat misplaced being more reminiscent of a small cricket pavilion, rather than something found at a football ground, but it does add to the overall character. Both ends which were previously terraced have now been replaced by two new large all seated, covered stands, that look fairly similar in design. They both though have some supporting pillars which is disappointing. The Hammersmith End has one large pillar towards the front and middle of the stand, whilst opposite the Putney End has a row of pillars running across the stand, about a third of the way down it. Attached to these stands in three corners of the ground are some three storey structures that are used to house corporate executive boxes. An unusual feature is that the teams enter the field from one corner of the ground, by the Cottage and then make their way up onto the pitch as it is raised. The only disappointment is that the fabulous old floodlights that the ground previously had, have been removed and replaced by a nondescript modern set. There is a small electric scoreboard situated above the Putney End. Outside the stadium alongside Stevenage Road is the Johnny Haynes Statue. FUTURE STADIUM DEVELOPMENTS The Club have now received planning permission to redevelop the Riverside Stand. The new stand which will incorporate a riverside walkway behind it, will increase the capacity of Craven Cottage to 30,000. However, no firm time scales have been announced yet as to when this will take place. WHAT IS IT LIKE FOR VISITING SUPPORTERS? Away fans are housed to one side of the Putney End Stand on the river side of the ground. This stand is shared with 'neutral' supporters, with away fans being allocated around 3,000 seats, which is just under half of the overall capacity of this stand. There are a couple of supporting pillars that could impede your view, but this only applies to certain seats in Row DD and above. The leg room is ample and as the rows of stand seem to have been constructed from metal and plywood, rather than concrete, fans can't resist makin |
'Lutz' is a term used in which sport? | Lutz - definition of Lutz by The Free Dictionary Lutz - definition of Lutz by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Lutz Also found in: Medical , Wikipedia . Lutz also lutz (lŭts) n. A jump in figure skating in which the skater takes off from the back outer edge of one skate and makes one full rotation before landing on the back outer edge of the other skate. [After Alois Lutz (1898-1918), Austrian figure skater.] lutz (luːts) n (Ice Skating) skating a jump in which the skater takes off from the back outside edge of one skate, makes one, two, or three turns in the air, and lands on the back outside edge of the other skate [C20: of uncertain origin] (lʌts) n. (sometimes l.c.) a figure-skating jump in which the skater leaps from the back outer edge of one skate to make one full rotation in the air and lands on the back outer edge of the other skate. [1935–40] Translations Lutz |
How many squares are there on a traditional Snakes and Ladders board? | How to Play Snakes and Ladders: 11 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow How to Play Snakes and Ladders Two Parts: Playing the Snakes and Ladders Board Game Adding Variant Rules Community Q&A The game Snakes and Ladders has enthralled generations of children, and gone through a few name changes along the way. Sometimes sold as Chutes and Ladders in the United States, and originally Snakes and Arrows in India, the game has barely changed in all this time. [1] If you've lost the rules or you've made your own Snakes and Ladders board, you may want to review the rules before you play or perhaps try a variation on the traditional rules. Steps Playing the Snakes and Ladders Board Game 1 Understand the object of the game. The object of the game is to be the first player to reach the end by moving across the board from square one to the final square. Most boards wrap back and forth, so you move left to right across first row, then move up to the second and move right to left, and so on. [2] Follow the numbers on the board to see how to move forward. For example, if you rolled a five and you were on space number 11, then you would move your game piece to space number 16. 2 Decide who goes first. Each player should roll one die to see who gets the highest number. Whoever rolls the highest number gets to take the first turn. After the first player takes a turn, the person sitting to that player’s left will take a turn. Play continues in a circle going left. If two or more people roll the same number, and it is the highest number rolled, each of those people roll the die an additional time to see who gets to go first. 3 Roll the dice and move. To take your turn, roll the die again and read the number that you rolled. Pick up your game piece and move forward that number of spaces. For example, if you roll a two, move your piece to square two. On your next turn, if you roll a five, move your piece forward five squares, ending up on square seven. [3] Some people play that you can only move onto the board if you roll a one, and if you don't get a one, you just skip your turn. This isn't recommended, since this can be frustrating for unlucky players. 4 Climb up ladders. The ladders on the game board allow you to move upwards and get ahead faster. If you land exactly on a square that shows an image of the bottom of a ladder, then you may move your game piece all the way up to the square at the top of the ladder. [4] If you land at the top of a ladder or somewhere in the middle of a ladder, just stay put. You never move down ladders. 5 Slide down snakes or chutes. Some versions have snakes on the board, while others have chutes (slides). Snakes (or chutes) move you back on the board because you have to slide down them. If you land exactly at the top of a snake or chute, slide your game piece all the way to the square at the bottom of the snake or chute. [5] If you land on a square that is in the middle or at the bottom of a snake (or chute), just stay put. You only slide down if you land on the top square of a snake (or chute). 6 Take an extra turn if you roll a six. If you roll a six, then you get an extra turn. First, move your piece forward six squares and then roll the die again. If you land on any snakes or ladders, follow the instructions above to move up or down and then roll again to take your extra turn. As long as you keep rolling sixes, you can keep moving! [6] 7 Land exactly on the last square to win. The first person to reach the highest square on the board wins, usually square 100. But there's a twist! If you roll too high, your piece "bounces" off the last square and moves back. You can only win by rolling the exact number needed to land on the last square. [7] For example, if you are on square 99 and roll a four, move your game piece to 100 (one move), then "bounce" back to 99, 98, 97 (two, three, then four moves.) If square 97 is a ladder base or snake head, climb or slide as usual. Part 2 Adding Variant Rules 1 Use a faster victory rule. Having to land exactly on the final square makes the game more exciting, since it gives peo |
In ice hockey, how many players from each side are allowed on the ice at any one time? | How many players are on an ice hockey team? | Reference.com How many players are on an ice hockey team? A: Quick Answer Under the rules of the International Ice Hockey Federation, a hockey team is allowed to have up to 20 players with an additional two goalkeepers. Each team is also allowed to have up to six team officials on the bench, though these officials do not participate in gameplay. Full Answer Most countries and international events, including the Winter OIympics, follow the game rules of the International Ice Hockey Federation. In the U.S., the National Hockey League has its own set of rules for NHL games. Under NHL rules, each team is allowed to have up to 18 players with an additional two goalkeepers for a total of 20 players. NHL rules do not designate a maximum number of team officials allowed on the bench. |
In rowing, what is the name of the Oxford University reserve team? | Oxford rowing club 'will not change Isis name' - Telegraph Terrorism in the UK Oxford rowing club 'will not change Isis name' Oxford University will not change name of second rowing team Isis, it says, as estate agent of same name rebrands The Isis Crew celebrate winning the reserve race during the BNY Mellon 160th Oxford versus Cambridge University Boat Race on The River Thameson Photo: Getty Images Follow Oxford University’s prestigious rowing club will not “pander to the hype” and change the Isis name it shares with Middle Eastern jihadists even though the negative connotations have forced one business to rebrand. The name belongs to the university’s reserve rowing boat and its crew, which first officially raced Cambridge in 1965. But the rapid rise in prominence of the terrorist group, also known as Islamic State and Isil, has had an adverse effect on independent business owners and others who adopted the brand. Jon Roycroft, the university’s director of sport, told the Daily Telegraph that he would be raising the subject at this month’s boat club committee meeting. “It is a club matter and I will raise it in ‘any other business,’” he said. Related Articles Tech giants reject GCHQ call for deal with government 04 Nov 2014 “But I would seriously doubt that changing the name of the reserve boat would be considered. It is decades old and is named after the river. “To change the name would be to pander up to it and would give (the extremists) more publicity than they are worth.” Until recently, the name Isis conjured up thoughts of an ancient Egyptian goddess or the picturesque stretch of the River Thames that flows above Iffley lock. Various businesses in Oxford and elsewhere adopted the name. Rowan Waller, the owner of Oxford’s Isis Estate Agent, recently implored national newspapers to start referring to the terror group as Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (Isil), claiming that it was a better translation of the Arabic name. But he eventually caved in and changed the name of his business to Wallers of Oxford Estate Agent shortly after its launch in September. It cost him up to £3,000 to reproduce marketing material and new advertising but Mr Waller thought the negative association could have more costly effects. He told the university magazine Oxford Today : “I had to ask myself, would someone thinking about selling their property feel comfortable displaying a board in their front garden with 'Isis' written across it when everywhere else the word is associated with beheadings? “ I decided that the answer would be ‘no’ for enough people to make this an easy business decision." Isis Innovation, which manages technology transfer for the university, was said to be unlikely to change its name as the extremists were more commonly referred to as Isil or Islamic State. |
Which Australian was named as Wisden's Cricketer of the 20th Century? | Don Bradman and Shane Warne named in Wisden's all-time XI Don Bradman and Shane Warne named in Wisden's all-time XI Julian Guyer reddit More LONDON: Australia great Don Bradman was named captain on Wednesday of an all-time Test World XI to mark the 150th anniversary of Wisden Cricketers' Almanack. Although Bradman played his last Test in 1948, no batsman before or since has come anywhere near his staggering Test batting average of 99.94. SHARE Shane Warne has been named in Wisden's greatest Test team. Photo: David Gray Also included is his compatriot Shane Warne, who during the 1990s established himself as arguably the greatest legspinner cricket has known. Given that it is a UK-based publication built around the events of the previous English season, albeit one now encompassing the whole of senior international cricket, it is perhaps unsurprising there are four England players in the side. SHARE Link The greatest: Don Bradman. W.G. Grace, the 19th century star who invented the fundamentals of batting, opening great Jack Hobbs, wicketkeeper Alan Knott, a mainstay of England teams of the 1970s and Sydney Barnes, a master of both swing and spin and reckoned by many to have been England's greatest bowler of all time, make it into the side. West Indies provide three players in Vivian Richards, widely regarded as the best batsman of his generation, Garfield Sobers, frequently referred to as the greatest allrounder cricket has known and Malcolm Marshall, viewed as arguably the best in a long line of top-class Caribbean fast bowlers. Advertisement India provide one player in the soon-to-retire Sachin Tendulkar, Test cricket's leading run scorer of all-time, with the team completed by Pakistan's Wasim Akram, long esteemed as the best left-arm fast bowler cricket has known. Hobbs, Bradman, Richards, Sobers and Warne were named as Wisden's five players of the 20th Century in 2000. WISDEN WORLD XI: 1. Jack Hobbs (England, Wisden Cricketer of the Year 1909) 61 Tests, 5,410 runs at 56.94 2. W. G. Grace (England, CY 1896) 22 Tests, 1,098 runs at 32.29 3. Don Bradman (Australia, CY 1931, capt) 52 Tests, 6,996 runs at 99.94) 4. Sachin Tendulkar (India, CY 1997) 198 Tests, 15,837 runs at 53.86 5. Vivian Richards (West Indies, CY 1977) 121 Tests, 8,540 runs at 50.23 6. Garry Sobers (West Indies, CY 1964) 93 Tests, 8,032 runs at 57.78, 235 wickets at 34.03 7. Alan Knott (England, CY 1970, wkt) 95 Tests, 4,389 runs at 32.75, 250 catches, 19 stumpings 8. Wasim Akram (Pakistan, CY 1993) 104 Tests, 414 wickets at 23.62 9. Shane Warne (Australia, CY 1994) 145 Tests, 708 wickets at 25.41 10. Malcolm Marshall (West Indies, CY 1983) 81 Tests, 376 wickets at 20.94 11. Sydney Barnes (England, CY 1910) 27 Tests, 189 wickets at 16.43. AFP |
Who was the first Irishman to win the Tour de France? | Ireland’s history of Tour de France stage winners · The42 YouTube: ZampanoProductions Elliott had an illustrious cycling career, with stage wins in the Giro d’Italia and Vuelta a España. However, after winning stage three in 1963, he earned the distinction of becoming the first Irish rider to wear the yellow jersey in the Tour de France. His professional career was to end in shame though and Elliott died just eight years after pulling on the ‘maillot jaune’. 2. Sean Kelly Image: INPHO/James Meehan In terms of stage wins, Sean Kelly is the most successful Irish rider in the Tour de France with five. The first of those came in 1978 when Kelly, the first Irishman to compete in the race in 14 years, sprinted to victory on stage six. While five victories is impressive, Kelly could have won so much more. In 1985 alone he finished second five times and third on four stages. Kelly’s other stage wins came in 1980 (stages 19 and 21), 1981 (stage 17) and 1982 (stage 13). 3. Stephen Roche YouTube: VeloNationCycling The only Irish winner of the Tour, Roche claimed his first stage win in 1985 when he crossed the line first during stage 18 before finishing third overall in the race. In 1987, on his way the triple crown of Tour, Giro and World Road Race victories, Roche won the tenth stage of the Tour, an 85km individual time trial. Despite accusations of doping clouding the latter part of his career, his victory on the 16th stage of the 1992 Tour was the last by an Irishman until his nephew crossed the line in first place on Sunday. 4. Martin Earley YouTube: chickasmith Not only was Earley part of the team that helped Roche to his 1987 World Road Race win, but the Dublin native was also an accomplished rider in his own right, picking up stage victories in the Giro and the prestigious Tour of the Basque Country. However, the highlight of Martin’s career was undoubtedly the eighth stage of the 1989 Tour when he sprinted towards the finish line in Pau to become just the fourth Irish stage winner. Earley switched to mountain bikes later in his career and competed for Ireland at the 1996 Olympic Games. |
In 'The Vicar of Dibley' what is the vicars name? | Amazon.com: The Vicar of Dibley - The Divine Collection: Dawn French, James Fleet, Trevor Peacock, Gary Waldhorn, Roger Lloyd Pack, Emma Chambers, John Bluthal, Liz Smith, Simon McBurney, Gareth Vaughan, Richard Armitage, Patricia Kane: Movies & TV Ad feedback Special Offers and Product Promotions Save Big On Open-Box & Pre-owned: Buy "The Vicar of Dibley - The Divine Collectionâ from Amazon Warehouse Deals and save 40% off the $59.98 list price. Product is eligible for Amazon's 30-day returns policy and Prime or FREE Shipping. See all Open-Box & Pre-owned offers from Amazon Warehouse Deals. Editorial Reviews Product Description The sleepy village of Dibley has a new vicar, but it's not your standard order bloke with beard, bible and bad breath - it's Dawn French, of the hilarious comedy duo French and Saunders. Armed with a sharp wit, a double dose of double entendre and healthy Amazon.com The sleepy English village of Dibley gets shaken up when their new vicar turns out to be a woman--and not just any woman, but Geraldine Granger, played by Dawn French of the peerless comedy duo French & Saunders. With wit and warmth, Gerry swiftly trumped her parishioner's chauvinism and turned British sitcom The Vicar of Dibley into a cult favorite. Over the course of 16 episodes and specials, Gerry grappled with everything from a broken church window to getting smeared in the tabloids, from the demise of the Easter Bunny to the possible destruction of the village. While The Vicar of Dibley routinely trafficked in the absurd--pop star Kylie Minogue happens to drop by, just when she's most needed--at its best, the show found its greatest absurdity (and its greatest humor) in the everyday life of an English village and the everyday quirks of its daffy inhabitants. While the brilliant French was unquestionably the axis on which the show happily spun, much of its success was due to the clever writing (Vicar was created by Richard Curtis, who wrote the screenplays for Four Weddings and a Funeral, Notting Hill, and Love Actually) and a rock-solid comic ensemble, including Emma Chambers as Gerry's dim-bulb assistant Alice; Gary Waldhorn as the pompous landowner David Horton; James Fleet as his none-too-bright son Hugo; and Roger Lloyd-Pack, Trevor Peacock, Roger Bluthal, and Liz Smith as maddeningly eccentric villagers. It's no wonder the show has inspired devoted fans on both sides of the Atlantic; from the clever stories to the joke that follows the credits of every episode, The Vicar of Dibley is sheer delight. --Bret Fetzer Special Features All 16 episodes on three discs Comic Relief sketches: "Ballykissangel" and "Red Nose Day Speical" Documentary: "The Real Vicars of Dibley" Photo gallery |
On who's show did 'The Simpsons' first appear? | How and When Did 'The Simpsons' Begin? How and When Did 'The Simpsons' Begin? How and When Did 'The Simpsons' Begin? Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire. Twentieth Century Fox By Nancy Basile Updated August 09, 2016. The Simpsons began as a series of "bumpers" or animated shorts for The Tracey Ullman Show on April 19, 1987, and premiered as a full animated series on December 17, 1989, on FOX. The first episode was "Simpsons Roasting on an Open Fire" (pictured). Regular broadcasts began on Sunday night beginning January 14, 1990. Matt Groening , the artist behind the comic strip Life in Hell, created the Simpson family using the names of his own father, mother and sisters. (If you look closely at Homer Simpson, his thin hairline and his ear form the initials M.G.) He also has a sister named Patty, but no brother named Bart. His brother is named Mark. See also: The Simpsons Funniest Characters He grew up in Portland, Oregon, which neighbors a town called Springfield . He has said that, as a child, he loved that Father Knows Best was set in Springfield , because he imagined it being his Springfield. Matt Groening grew up watching all the old Warner Bros. cartoons—Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck, Roadrunner —as well as Rocky and Bullwinkle. continue reading below our video Profile of The Simpsons He kept his character design simple to mimic the characters from those classic cartoons. He also grew up watching The Flintstones, but he knew he could do better . James L. Brooks was the executive producer of The Tracey Ullman show, and wanted to include animated shorts in the program. He had seen Groening’s Life in Hell strip and asked Groening to pitch some ideas. Groening has later said that only when he got to Brooks’ office did he realize that doing Life in Hell on TV would mean surrendering his rights to them. So, on the fly, Groening came up with the now-iconic characters loosely modeled on his own family. Forty-eight one-minute Simpsons shorts aired on the program. Ultimately, Brooks noticed that they were getting a lot of attention. He also knew that Matt Groening dreamed of making a primetime animated series, even though there were none at the time. Brooks, with his background in sitcoms (The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Taxi) and Groening, with his experience as a cartoonist and animator, were the perfect pair to create The Simpsons as we know it today—which looks and sounds notably different from its original iteration Today, each half-hour episode takes approximately eight months to make, from when the story breaks in the writer's room, to having an episode animated by Film Roman, to when the cast records their lines. For the first four seasons, much of the focus was on Bart and his pranks. Gradually the spotlight shifted to Homer , because there are more opportunities for jokes and much more dire consequences for Homer's actions. Dan Castellaneta (Homer) and Julie Kavner (Marge) were regular members of The Tracey Ullman Show cast when they were asked to voice characters for The Simpsons. Nancy Cartwright originally auditioned for the role of Lisa, but she was more interested in Bart, so they let her audition for Bart instead. Hank Azaria joined the cast in the second season with very little voice-over work to his credit. Yeardley Smith never meant to do voice-over work, but went to The Simpsons audition because she was "the actress who went to every audition." Matt Groening was impressed with Harry Shearer in This is Spinal Tap and asked him to be a part of The Simpsons cast. See also: Who does what voice on The Simpsons? In 1991, Tracey Ullman sued 20th Century Fox for a percentage of the profits made from The Simpsons merchandise. She claimed that her contract gave her a piece of any merchandising profits that would stem from the show. However, James L. Brooks testified that she had no part in creating The Simpsons animated shorts that were part of The Tracey Ullman Show. The Simpsons is the longest-running scripted show in TV history. Since premiering in December, 1989, the series has become a cultural phenomenon, recognizabl |
Who was the original presenter of University Challenge? | Jeremy Paxman: University Challenge contestants know less about the classics - Telegraph TV and Radio Jeremy Paxman: University Challenge contestants know less about the classics Today's students know less than their predecessors about the classics and religion but are experts on science and computing, according to Jeremy Paxman. Paxman said it was "life-affirming" to see how much young people know Photo: PA By Anita Singh , Showbusiness Editor 7:00AM BST 10 Aug 2010 Follow The presenter of University Challenge said he believed that the questions had evolved to suit modern students, and added that it was “life-affirming” to see how clever the contestants could be. He said that knowledge is not “nerdy”. “Knowledge isn’t elitist – that’s rubbish. Why are we embarrassed by the idea that people know things? It’s not a conspiracy against the ignorant. Knowing things is good,” said Paxman, who replaced Bamber Gascoigne as host of the programme 16 years ago. “It’s interesting to see how, as years go by, they know less and less about classics and the Bible, and more and more about science and computing.But it’s not just, 'Gosh, how amazing what they know!’ I love the fact that it gives us a view of young people completely at variance with the derogatory stuff in the papers. And it’s not nerdy, it’s life-affirming. “I am really, really impressed by them. Simply to get as far as taking part involves a lot of selection.” Despite greeting wrong answers with snorts of contempt, the Newsnight presenter confessed to feeling sympathy for struggling contestants. He told the Radio Times: “I do feel, 'Oh, you poor things. Sometimes you can see that they know, but they’re just not getting there fast, being a nanosecond too slow on the buzzer.” Related Articles |
Who starred alongside Adam Faith in 'Love Hurts'? | Adam Faith | The Independent Sixties pop singer turned actor Monday 10 March 2003 00:00 BST Click to follow The Independent Online Terence Nelhams (Adam Faith), singer and actor: born London 23 June 1940: married 1967 Jackie Irving (one daughter, and one son deceased); died Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire 8 March 2003. Adam Faith came to fame in the early Sixties with a succession of pop hits including "What Do You Want" and "Poor Me" and later became well-known as an actor. He created the television characters of Budgie (in the series of the same name) and Frank Carver (in Love Hurts) and was also noted for several stage roles, notably in the Eighties revival of Alfie. However, when he published an autobiography, Acts of Faith, in 1996, it was more about his personal life than his achievements. "There's a grave danger that you will boast your head off when you write an autobiography," he said, "and I didn't want to do that. Anyway, if I had gone through everything in detail, I would have been writing four or five volumes." Faith's life was extraordinary from the very start. He was born Terence Nelhams under a kitchen table in Acton during an air raid over London in 1940. His father, Alf Nelhams, was a coach driver; his mother was Alf's strong-willed partner, Ellen Wright. As a teenager Terry Nelhams supplemented the family income with a paper round and helped his mother clean factories in the evening instead of homework. As long as he could go to the cinema once a week, he was happy. In 1955 he saw James Dean in Rebel Without a Cause. Nelhams started copying Dean's clothes and mannerisms, and he determined to work in cinema. He found employment as a messenger boy for the Rank Organisation and then moved into the cutting rooms. Following the popularity of Lonnie Donegan's "Rock Island Line", some of his workmates formed a skiffle group, the Worried Men. Nelhams was the ideal lead singer and within weeks, they were resident at the Two I's coffee bar in Old Compton Street, Soho. The Worried Men were featured when the BBC broadcast an edition of the teenage programme Six-Five Special from the Two I's and the show's producer, Jack Good, spotted Nelhams' potential. He suggested that he change his name: Jack Good's wife had just had a baby. He had a book of kids' names and he thought I ought to change mine because Terry Nelhams didn't sound right and, besides, there already was Terry Dene. He tossed me the book and I flicked through it and came to "Faith" in the girls' names and "Adam" at the start of the boys. Faith prepared for his first solo TV appearance by lying in the bath in his jeans so they would be skin-tight. He went down well, but his cover version of Jerry Lee Lewis's "High School Confidential" for HMV demonstrated that he was unsuited to wild rock'n'roll. When the format of Six-Five Special changed, Faith became a resident on the revamped programme, Drumbeat!, performing rock'n'roll with the sullen look of the day. Johnny Worth, a member of the Raindrops, remembers: Adam had a face that could launch a million records, an amazing face, a most endearing face, and something within me said, "This kid is going to be a star. It doesn't matter that he doesn't sing very well." The show's producer Stewart Morris liked to present Faith with a stern, rocker image, but Worth told Faith to smile at the camera. Worth said: In those days you couldn't edit a television show and Stewart Morris was furious when he was stuck with a smiling Adam Faith singing "Love Is Strange". When Adam did "What Do You Want" on Cool for Cats, he sat on a stool, smiled that wistful smile and went zonk! into the hearts of millions. "What Do You Want", written by Worth and arranged by John Barry, was released by EMI's Parlophone label in November 1959. Pop encyclopedias liken the record to Buddy Holly's "It Doesn't Matter Anymore" but Faith disagreed. My biggest influence was the British singer Roy Young. Roy and I were going to Oxford before I recorded "What Do You Want". I sang "What Do You Want" to him and he didn't like the way I sang it. He coache |
Michael and Bernard Weinstein were better known as which great double act? | Mike Winters - Telegraph Obituaries Mike Winters Mike Winters, who has died aged 86, was the straight man to his goofy-toothed brother Bernie in the comedy double act Mike & Bernie Winters. Mike Winters (right) with his brother Bernie Photo: REX/ITV 5:52PM BST 26 Aug 2013 The brothers were pioneers of television comedy, first appearing on Britain’s screens in 1955 on the BBC show Variety Parade, before becoming regulars on programmes such as Big Night Out and Sunday Night At The London Palladium. In 1965 they won their own comedy show on ITV. Mike was the suave, pipe-smoking member of the duo, referred to as “Choochie-Face” by his brother Bernie, a lovable buffoon with a gormless grin and the cheery catchphrase: “I’ll smash yer face in”. Known for his sophisticated wordplay, Bernie would confuse “vowels” with “bowels” or say “You’ve heard of Frank Sinatra? Well, here’s Stank Tomato!”, while Mike would interrupt with an exasperated “Stop! I’m not interested.” It is somewhat difficult in hindsight to see what people found so funny; even in their heyday critical opinion was mixed. An oft-quoted story told of Bernie following his brother on stage at the notorious Glasgow Empire, to be greeted by a voice from the stalls: “Good God, there’s two of them!”. Meanwhile, when Morecambe and Wise were asked what they would have done had they flopped in show business, they replied: “We’d have been Mike and Bernie Winters.” Yet they were immensely popular. Their ITV show ran for eight years, regularly reaching the top three in the ratings and attracting guest stars such as Tom Jones and The Beatles, who appeared on the programme three times. The brothers continued to work together, but in 1978 they fell out, allegedly over Bernie’s long-running affair with a dancer 20 years his junior. While Bernie dreamed up a new act starring a new partner, his St Bernard dog Schnorbitz, and became a regular on television shows such as Punchlines and Give Us A Clue, Mike abandoned showbusiness and emigrated to Florida to become a businessman. Related Articles |
In what year was the very first episode of 'Doctor Who' broadcast? | BBC - Doctor Who - Classic Series - Episode Guide - First Doctor Index The First Doctor William Hartnell 1963-1966 Doddering. Hmmn. Hmmn. Hmmn. Yes. Go forward in all your beliefs. Enigmatic alien. Radioactive cinder. Grandfather. Irascible. Chesterton. Lapels. Ormulu clock. Querulous. Fast return switch. |
Which popular daytime show was hosted by Des O'Connor and Melanie Sykes? | Des O'Connor | New Music And Songs | Des O'Connor About Des O'Connor Des O'Connor is one of Britain's best-loved and longest-serving all-round entertainers, who had a string of hit singles in the late '60s, including even a number one single, "I Pretend," in 1968. He was born in Stepney, East London, on January 12, 1932, and was evacuated to Northampton during the Second World War. Briefly a professional footballer with Northampton Town, he joined the Royal Air Force with which he performed his national service. His first job on leaving the services was as a complaints clerk in a boot and shoe factory, but he followed his dream to work in show business and got a job as a Bultin's redcoat entertainer. He appeared in variety theaters throughout the country before his break in television in the late '50s as a presenter for the ITV interlude Spot the Tune. In 1963 he was given his own variety show called The Des O Connor Show. In 1967 he began his recording career, and like his contemporary Ken Dodd, he recorded some comic novelties but it was with his romantic ballads that he gained chart success, firstly with the single "Careless Hands" and the number one hit "I Pretend." He was constantly ridiculed for his blandness and easygoing, laid-back style, especially from his good friends and fellow comedians Morecambe & Wise, although he always took this with good grace. His highest-placed album was also entitled I Pretend, which reached number seven early in 1969 although throughout his career he recorded a total of 34 albums and sold over 15 million records. One of his more popular television shows was Today with Des & Mel, a daytime magazine/talk show with co-host Melanie Sykes which ran from 2002, and at the beginning of 2007 he took over the chairmanship of the daytime quiz favorite Countdown. Up to 2007, he had appeared at the London Palladium a record 1,220 times and appeared at sell-out concerts at the most prestigious venues throughout the world, including the MGM Grand Hotel, Las Vegas, the Opera House, Sydney, the Concert Hall, Auckland, the O'Keefe Centre, Toronto, and the Arts Centre, Ottawa. He fronted a mainstream television program every year between 1963 and 2007, which is longer than anyone else, anywhere. He married his long-term fiancée, Australian singer Jodie Brooke Wilson, on September 23, 2007, his fourth marriage. ~ Sharon Mawer, Rovi Hear more of |
In 'Dad's Army' who played the part of Reverend Timothy Farthing? | GREAT survivor of Dad's Army: Frank Williams who played vicar is STILL performing at 83 | TV & Radio | Showbiz & TV | Daily Express TV & RADIO GREAT survivor of Dad's Army: Frank Williams who played vicar is STILL performing at 83 HE IS the man whose face probably first comes to mind if one is asked to think of a fictional television vicar. Actor Frank Williams first put on his dog collar to play the part of the Reverend Timothy Farthing in Dad's Army 46 years ago. 08:51, Tue, May 5, 2015 | UPDATED: 16:30, Tue, May 5, 2015 BBC Actors from Dad's Army, from left, Edward Sinclair, Frank Williams, Clive Dunn and Arthur Lowe Now 83, he's still going strong, appearing in the new film of Dad's Army, released early next year and starring Catherine Zeta-Jones. He is touring the UK in a show in which he recalls his long career. Along with Ian Lavender, who played Private Pike, Frank is the only surviving regular cast member from the original series. Unlike the rather tetchy and irritable character he played in Jimmy Perry and David Croft's comedy, Frank is genial and engaging in real life. However he does have something in common with the character he played so memorably. Frank is a regular churchgoer and was a lay member of the General Synod of the Church of England. He was the first member of his family to pursue an acting career. "I always loved films. I think many people of my generation did," he recalls. Educated at Ardingly public school in Sussex, his first professional stage appearance was at 19. The Army featured prominently in Frank's early television career. His first appearance was in a documentary drama about National Service titled The Call Up. He later played a captain in comedy series The Army Game. He also appeared in films starring Norman Wisdom. Then in 1969 he made his first appearance in Dad's Army. He had worked with Jimmy Perry, the programme's creator and co-writer, in theatre in Watford. "Jimmy is a very loyal man," he says. "The first episode I appeared in was also the first time we see Lance-Corporal Jones's famous butcher's van. It also featured Nigel Hawthorne." Hawthorne went on to play civil servant Sir Humphrey Appleby in Yes Minister. When did he first realise that he was appearing in a future TV classic? "It was the third series when I arrived and it was already very popular but I don't think any of us dreamt that it would still be shown more than 40 years later. I think one of the reasons why it has lasted so long is that the characters that Jimmy Perry and David Croft created, such as Captain Mainwaring, Sergeant Wilson and Lance-Corporal Jones, were so brilliant. People just enjoy watching them Frank Williams "I think one of the reasons why it has lasted so long is that the characters that Jimmy Perry and David Croft created, such as Captain Mainwaring, Sergeant Wilson and Lance-Corporal Jones, were so brilliant. People just enjoy watching them. Dad's Army is tremendously wellwritten and Jimmy and David were also very clever in setting all their sitcoms in the past so they don't date." While all the cast got on well Frank was particularly friendly with Bill Pertwee who played Warden Hodges and Edward Sinclair who played Mr Yeatman the verger. "We were all the conspirators against Captain Mainwaring but not in real life as I got on well with Arthur Lowe. "We had an idyllic time filming on location in Norfolk and also a great time on a stage tour." Frank and Edward Sinclair formed a great comic relationship but the latter died soon after the last Dad's Army episode had been recorded in 1977. "Teddy and I had been due to play Ugly Sisters in pantomime that Christmas," Frank recalls. As Dad's Army disbanded it was the end of an era but Frank appeared in later Perry and Croft comedies, each time as a man of the cloth. "I appeared in one episode of Hi-de-Hi as a vicar and then in You Rang, M'Lord? I was promoted to a bishop." He also played an Archdeacon in the drama series Vanity Fair. In addition to his acting Frank is also an accomplished playwright, specialising in murder mysteries. Two of his wo |
In what year did 'Pudsey Bear' become the Children in Need mascot? | Children in Need: Pudsey Bear's path from mascot to national treasure - BBC News BBC News Children in Need: Pudsey Bear's path from mascot to national treasure By Lauren Potts BBC News, Yorkshire 14 November 2014 Read more about sharing. Close share panel Image caption Pudsey Bear appeared on the Children in Need logo in 1986 with a new yellow coat of fur and a red bandage As the BBC's hugely successful Children in Need appeal swings back into action for another year, the creator of the charity's Pudsey Bear mascot explains how the cuddly teddy came to be named. The origins of the nation's favourite bears are rarely a mystery - Paddington hailed from "Darkest Peru" and Winnie-the-Pooh the Hundred Acre Wood. But while the clue is largely in his name, the story of Children in Need's famous Pudsey Bear pays tribute to more than just his West Yorkshire roots. Creator Joanna Lane was working in the BBC's design department when she was asked to revamp the charity's monochrome logo in 1985. Though the brief was simply to improve the image, she could not get the idea of making a mascot out of her head. "It was like a lightbulb moment for me," she said. "We were bouncing ideas off each other and I latched on to this idea of a teddy bear. "I immediately realised there was a huge potential for a mascot beyond the 2D logo." Inspired, Ms Lane went looking for a teddy bear. Finding one in the studio props department, she took it back to the office and continued thinking of ideas. Image copyright Don Smith Image caption Joanna Lane with early prototypes of Pudsey Bear "The only one they had was almost as big as me, so I struggled back carrying this teddy and sat it down in my office to figure out how to make this bear unique and representative of Children in Need," she said. Children in Need The BBC's first broadcast appeal for children was a five minute radio broadcast on Christmas Day in 1927 It raised £1,143, 18s and 3d which was split between four children's charities The first televised appeal was the Children's Hour Christmas Appeal in 1955, which raised £625, 836 Children in Need as a brand launched in 1980 with a televised appeal, hosted by Sir Terry Wogan Pudsey was introduced to the world in 1985 He has had several makeovers since then and donned a party hat in 2004 to celebrate the telethon's silver jubilee Pudsey's friend Blush was launched in 2009 In 2011 and 2012 Pudsey was treated to designer revamps at the hands of Chanel, Burberry, Mulberry and Victoria Beckham Since the appeal launched, Children in Need has raised £740m Children in Need: How to donate "It was very important to me that whatever we came up with was something that young children could relate to. "It was never on the agenda to have a mascot, I just had this vision from day one that this is what it needed to be to reach people." As the idea evolved, prototypes were made of the first batch of bears and Ms Lane pushed for an identity for the now famous yellow teddy. "I had a whole story playing out in my head for this bear, " she said. "I went to the production team and said, 'we need to name it'. So they turned around and said 'if you think it's important to name him, you do it'. "It came from the heart - I looked to my own experience and named him in honour of my home town and my grandparents." Ms Lane was brought up in Pudsey, near Leeds, where her grandfather Irvine Ball was borough councillor between 1936 and 1955 and mayor of the town in 1950. His community work included helping found the Pudsey Musical Festival, Pudsey United Chorus and the Pudsey Committee for Welfare of the Blind. His wife Rose, was also an active member of the community. Ms Lane had no hesitation about honouring their work - lending the name of the town to a bear which fittingly became the face of a multi-million pound fundraising campaign. Image caption Joanna Lumley was just one of many celebrities to cuddle up with the original brown Pudsey Bear Pudsey made his television debut in 1985 when Sir Terry Wogan introduced the new, brown cuddly mascot to the audience. The toy proved p |
"In which quiz show would you hear the words ""Is that your final answer?'?" | Top 10 Most Popular Game Shows in TV History - Toptenz.net Toptenz.net Posted by Shell Harris on September 20, 2010 in Movies & Television | 62,795 Views | 10 Responses Game shows are as American as homemade apple pie . They are a testament of time, in the televised broadcasting world, where the first such shows appeared in the thirties. With the overall components that are compiled to make a game show function, the finished product is always great to watch. Everything from the hosts, contestants, props, and prizes, these shows have something for all. Game shows have evolved during the times – they have deeper competition ideas and higher prize money to obtain. Since the nineties, GSN, a game show channel, has had a number of personally created game shows, such as Catch 21 and Bingo America, and have also aired some classic game shows like Family Feud and The $100,000 Pyramid. Here is a top ten list of the best game shows that have come across our screens over the years. (**and, a rogue editor’s corresponding videos of the worst moments in game show history) 10. Wheel…of…FORTUNE! The number ten spot goes to the game show known around the globe as Wheel of Fortune. It is a game show that shows a phrase to the contestants, which they then have to guess the letters to until they can solve the puzzle . It is hosted by Pat Sajak and Vanna White. Best Moment? The best moment of the series came in 2008, when Michelle Lowenstein was the first player to win the top prize of one million dollars. All the requirements of winning the highest prize had to be matched in order to win the million. This included winning the million dollar spot during the normal round of the game, spinning the bonus wheel and picking the correct envelope, and correctly solving the final puzzle. She did all of these things. And FAIL: 9. Is That Your Final Answer? Who Wants to Be A Millionaire? Who Wants to be a Millionaire is a completely solid concept of a game show, and deserves a spot among the top ten greatest game shows. Contestants would play a fast fingered question to try and earn a spot in the hot seat. This contestant would then try to answer trivia questions one at a time, until reaching the million dollar question. The show is famous for the tagline, “Is that your final answer?” Who Wants to be a Millionaire also has three lifelines that the contestant can use at any time during the game. They are, ask the audience, phone a friend, and fifty-fifty (where two of the four choices to a question was eliminated). Best Moment? The game show was a major part of the plot in the Academy Award winning film, Slumdog Millionaire . The crown jewel of moments in the game show was when the first million dollar winner had all his lifelines still in tack, and wanted to call his parents, to let them know he just won the million dollars, as he knew the answer to the final question. and…some bloopers: 8. The Secret Password Is… Password makes the list at number eight. It was a show where players had to guess a word that was known as the secret password, after hearing only a single clue about that word. Correct answers would result in a cash prize. Best Moment? The moment of moments in the show was when Betty White and Allen Ludden showed the audience they were together when doing their sendoff on one of the episodes. ED note: This actually happened on Match Game. But here are some nice Password Betty White clips: 7. Let’s Make a Deal! Decision-making at its finest, Let’s Make a Deal is a game show that was first hosted by Monty Hall, and is now hosted by Wayne Brady. Contestants would have to decide which deal to take – the deal behind door number one, door number two, and door number three. The prize could be cash or a car, or a booby prize. The Big Deal is the final prize portion of the game. Best Moment? In the old days Monty Hall would shout out the names of random items. If an audience member happened to have that item with them (red lipstick, a wooden nickle, etc.) Monty would give them some cold hard cash. And a blooper or two: 6. |
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