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Which English football club is nicknamed ‘The Red Devils’?

Know your club - Why Manchester United are called the 'Red Devils' Know your club - Why Manchester United are called the 'Red Devils' by Debojyoti Dhar @debojyoti_dhar1 Opinion 18 Sep 2013, 14:44 IST With an emphatic trophy line of 20 domestic league titles and crowned as the second most valued club in 2013, Manchester United is hailed as one of the biggest brands of football. United’s recent success in the English Premier League has got them a wider reach, which is evident from the fact that the club has, allegedly, a staggering 659 million supporters round the globe and the highest average home attendance in Europe. Having begun their fairytale journey in football as ‘Newton Heath LYR Football Club‘ in 1878, the dawn of the new century saw the name change to ‘Manchester United‘. The club has seen itself being decorated with several nicknames: The Heathens, The Busby Babes and The Red Devils being the most popular of them. In this article, we find the answers to why and how the club came to be known by the now famous nickname, the ‘Red Devils’. Manchester United supporters hold scarves in the air before the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on August 22, 2011. (ANDREW YATES/AFP/Getty Images) Known as ‘The Heathens’ in their early formative years (which also had a religious aspect to it), the change in the club’s name saw them being called simply ‘United’. The coming decades saw the advent of Sir Matt Busby’s era, where he and his young team, nurtured from the club’s academy, took the league by storm by becoming consistent title challengers. With an average team age of 22, the British media bestowed upon them the nickname of ‘The Busby Babes‘, which is remembered more so because of the infamous Munich air crash that took the lives of some of the most talented English youth at that time. The crest on the jacket worn by Manchester United manager David Moyes during of the FA Community Shield match between Manchester United and Wigan Athletic at Wembley Stadium on August 11, 2013 in London, England. (Photo by Mike Hewitt/Getty Images) Meanwhile, its important that we divert our attention to the rugby club from Salford, Greater Manchester, which was repeating the same feat as United but in a different sport. Having won the Lancashire Cup and Rugby Football League Championship back then, they were regarded as the premier side of the sport. On their tour to France (which also crowned them as the first club to be invited to France), they won all six matches in spectacular fashion and their dazzling and ruthless performance earned them the name from French journalists: ‘Les Diables Rouges’, which translated as ‘The Red Devils’. As Sir Matt Busby set about in rebuilding the team, he decided that the use of this name would be more intimidating to opponents than its cute sounding predecessor. MANCHESTER, ENGLAND – MARCH 10: Manchester United Manager Sir Alex Ferguson walks with Mascot Fred the Red prior to the FA Cup sponsored by Budweiser Sixth Round match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford on March 10, 2013 in Manchester, England. (Photo by Alex Livesey/Getty Images) The rest, as we know is history. United incorporated the name then in its scarves and programmes, and later a cheeky looking devil with a pitchfork made its way to the crest alongside the ship with its sail open. United also modelled their mascot ‘Fred the Red’ on the same lines. Clubs rivals and fanatics have criticized the use of the devil symbol as ‘Satan’s worship’, but putting aside all such snide remarks, it seems to have worked well for United with their dramatic success (and flurry of late goals) in the modern era. As a little trivia to all readers and die hard United fans, Manchester United are not the only ones called ‘The Red Devils’. National teams like the Belgian and Belarus football teams, FC Kaiserslautern from Germany, and Crawley Town of England are also known as ‘The Red Devils’.

Who was the first Polish Pope in history?

Pope John Paul II Pope John Paul II A Man For All People On October l6, 1978, the world community was stunned when the Roman Catholic Church's College of Cardinals elected a Polish Cardinal to become the 264th successor to St. Peter. Karol Cardinal Wojtyla was the first non-Italian Pope chosen for over 400 years and the first Polish Pope ever elected. Karol Wojtyla was born in Wadowice, Poland, on May 18, 1920, to a poor family. His mother and brother died when he was a young boy. He was an outstanding student and was very interested in literature and the theater. In 1938 Wojtyla entered Jagiellonian University to study literature. During this time he also appeared in the theater. In September, 1939, the Nazi armies invaded Poland and turned the lives of the people into confusion. Karol Wojtyla's life was no exception. Jagiellonian University was closed. But Wojtyla and other students established an underground university. Professors and students would secretly meet in private homes. Wojtyla went to secret classes and performed in plays at night, and during the day worked as a laborer in a limestone quarry. During this time his father died, which some friends feel stimulated him to seriously study theology. Wojtyla began serious study for the seminary during the war. This placed his life in jeopardy and he was placed under protective custody at the Archbishop of Krakow's Palace. On November 1, 1946, Wojtyla was ordained a priest by Cardinal Sapieha. After the war, Wojtyla was sent by Cardinal Sapieha to Rome and other European locations to continue his studies. He received his doctorate in theology. Upon his return to Poland in 1948, he was assigned as a parish priest. Wojtyla found a very different country - a country under communist rule. Through his years as a priest in Poland, Wojtyla continued his education and his writings. Wojtyla wrote books, essays, articles, poems and plays during his years in Poland. He also was a professor and lecturer at the Catholic University in Lublin. In July, 1958, Wojtyla was appointed auxiliary bishop of Krakow. His consecration took place at Wawel Cathedral in September of that year. Shortly afterwards, in December 1963, he was chosen as Archbishop of Krakow. Wojtyla continued his rise in the Church when he was made Cardinal on May 29, 1967. In his role as a priest, teacher, bishop and cardinal, Wojtyla was an outspoken advocate of religious freedom in communist ruled countries. Upon the death of Pope John Paul I in 1978, Wojtyla and the College of Cardinals, were summoned to elect a successor to St. Peter. After the eighth ballot Cardinal Karol Wojtyla was chosen to be the leader of the Catholic Church. As was customary, the new Pope greeted the crowd who gathered in St. Peter's Square. The people were anxious to hear a non-Italian Pope address them. They were overwhelmed when he spoke to them in Italian. The Inaugural Mass took place on October 22, 1978, with cardinals, dignitaries and guests in attendance. Pope John Paul II was a very active leader of the Catholic Church. Unlike other Popes he traveled around the world to visit and meet with the people. His knowledge and fluency of many languages aided him in communicating with people from different countries. Pope John Paul II died at his Vatican home in Rome, Italy, on Saturday, April 2, 2005.

The island of St Helena lies in which body of water?

St. Helena, ‘Cursed Rock’ of Napoleon’s Exile - The New York Times The New York Times Travel |St. Helena, ‘Cursed Rock’ of Napoleon’s Exile Search St. Helena, ‘Cursed Rock’ of Napoleon’s Exile ANTHONY MANCINI Continue reading the main story Photo Jamestown, the capital of rugged and remote St. Helena island, a British protectorate in the South Atlantic, where Napoleon arrived in 1815 to serve out his exile. He died there in 1821 at age 51. Credit Kent Kobersteen/National Geographic Society—Corbis I STOOD on the aft deck of the 128-passenger Royal Mail Ship St. Helena in the gloom of a predawn morning last fall, my eyes riveted to an island that seemed to rise from the scalloped sea, a ruined cathedral of volcanic rock shrouded in mist. It was a steep natural fortress augmented by man-made battlements, bristling with rusty cannons that commanded the far reaches of the surrounding ocean. As the sun rose, its palette morphed from black to slate to tawny. After a five-day sail and one day in the port of Cape Town because of engine trouble, we had reached our destination, St. Helena island. This basalt outcropping of land in the South Atlantic, surrounded by thousands of miles of water and not much else, was where, after years of searching the haunted houses of history and literature for Napoleon ’s ghost, I would finally find him. It was on this remote island that the deposed emperor was exiled and died. Napoleon arrived in St. Helena, a British protectorate, nearly 200 years ago aboard the puddle-filled planks of the HMS Northumberland, after having been captured by the allied powers. British authorities wrote Napoleon that he would be confined there to prevent him “from disturbing the repose of Europe.” His enemies had chosen well. Then as now, the island of St. Helena (the Saints, as the Islanders immodestly call themselves, pronounce it Sint huh-LEE-nuh) is one of the most inaccessible and forbidding-looking places on Earth, reachable only by the mail ship, which travels there once a month from Cape Town, or by private yacht (though in 2015, an airport is scheduled to open). The island, with a population of roughly 3,500, occupies 47 square miles and sits some 1,200 miles from the coast of Angola and 1,800 miles from Brazil. The nearest land is Ascension Island, 703 miles north, which is also a British territory serving as an R.A.F. and United States air base. The moonscape appearance as we approached by sea belied the surprisingly green hills and valleys of the interior. It is a land of contrasts and contradictions, the black rocks of Sandy Bay in the south clashing with the green meadows of nearby Mount Pleasant; the tropic sun of Deadwood Plain tempered by the shady arbors of Geranium Valley. Continue reading the main story Still, not many tourists make the journey, which on the mail ship offers few frills: two lounges, sunbathing decks, a formal dining room and swimming pool not much bigger than a kiddie pool. At the final destination, there are no sandy beaches, five-star hotels, renowned chefs or nightclubs filled with celebrities. There are also no A.T.M.’s, businesses that accept credit cards, or cellphone towers. And the island, long a dependency of Britain , lacks a vital local economy. Its main economic driver is the British bureaucracy. So most of the people who sailed with me, apart from a few adventurers and many Saints returning for a visit or permanently, had a special reason to visit. I was traveling with my wife, Maria, to continue research into the life of Napoleon Bonaparte for a novel. I had visited many other places connected with his history, including his birthplace, Ajaccio, Corsica, and his resting place, Les Invalides in Paris. The trip to St. Helena would bring me into intimate contact with his last years, allowing me to walk the same worn floorboards as he did, follow the paths he traveled and more easily summon his spirit. Advertisement Continue reading the main story We anchored off the coast, in Jamestown Bay, and were ferried in tenders from the boat to the wharf steps. We entered Jamesto

A sorel is which male animal in its third year?

Forests and Chases of England and Wales: A Glossary A Glossary of Place-name Elements Relative to Forests and Woodland   We have brought together upwards of 740 words and phrases in use by, or relevant to those whose daily livelihood or occasional leisure was found in the more than 300 forests and chases in England and Wales in the period under study. Additional entries are very welcome: please refer to the contact details on our Home Page A   acre                      (1) unit of areal measurement, originally 40 rods long by 4 rods wide (C, 36), equivalent to 4,840 sq. yds. or 10 sq. chains (E, 177); 640 acres = 1 sq. mile (E, 177); see also �braid�, �rod�. (2) unit of linear measurement, 4 rods (i.e. an acre�s breadth) (C, 37) afforest                 (1) (legal) place an area under forest law and administration; the creation of a forest by stipulated procedures (M, 26 (v) � 30 (r)); (2) (sylviculture) establish a tree crop on an area which has not carried wood for some time (L, 236) after-pannage        money paid for the agistment of pigs after the end of the normal pannage season (T 147) agist                       admit cattle to forest for a given period or to take in cattle to graze at a certain rate, hence �agistment� (P, 205) agistator, agister, agistor official responsible for receiving payments for agistment (R, 165); officer responsible for supervising, charging for and enrolling commoners� cattle grazing and pannage, numbering four per forest (M, 79 (v)) agisting                 taking in of commoners� cattle by agisters on payment by the week, month or other period (M, 80 (r)) agistment              herbage of a forest or the right to it; grazing dues or income from agisting (L, 236); grazing of unenclosed woods and waste within a forest; common of herbage and the money received for it (M, 79(v) - 86 (v)). The Charter of the Forest allowed every free man to agist his own woods and hedges in a forest with his own beasts at any time, under view of the verderers, unless they abutted the king�s woods, which must be agisted first (M, 7 (r), 9 (v) and 84 (v)). See �drift�, �pannage�, �swanimote� airies�������������������� brushwood windshield to protect charcoal-making hearths (Reeves) alaunt                    large, powerful, mastiff-like dog (BG, 202) alder                     durable wood when grown in wet conditions, used for clog soles by itinerant clog makers (Je, 23; 235) aller                      alder, q.v. (Ja, 296) amercement          financial penalty for an offence imposed by a court (R, 165). It was owed by an offender said to be �in mercy� and �at the mercy of the king (misericordia), but could be pardoned (Stagg). antler                    attire or head of a stag, which was rated by doubling the number of tines borne by the antler with most. The extreme number was supposed to be 32 (BG, 203-4) arabilis                  maple tree (T, 133) arable                   [land] fit for tillage (OED) arbeel                   Abele or white poplar (Ja, 296) arboreal                of, living in, connected with, trees (OED) arboriculture         cultivation of trees and shrubs (OED) armitage                see �hermit� arrent                    let out at rent; permit enclosure of forest land or woodland on payment of an annual rent (Ja, 296); allow the enclosure of forest lands �with a low hedge and a small ditch� at a yearly rent; hence �arrentation� (P, 205) arrentation            the process of arrenting (Ja, 296) ash                       tough wood used especially for tool handles, cart shafts; wheel felloes  &c (Je, 72-73) assart                    (n) area of clearance in woodland or waste; cultivated forest land from which trees have been grubbed up; (v) the act of clearing (R, 165); grub up trees and underwood of forest land to convert to arable or pasture (P, 205), though strictly speaking, for planting with grain crops, �brought under cultivat

Drugs baron Franz Sanchez is a character in which 1989 James Bond film?

Franz Sanchez | James Bond Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Franz Sanchez is a drug baron who heads a powerful criminal cartel based in the fictional Central American city, Isthmus City. He is the main villain of the 1989 film Licence To Kill and was played by Robert Davi . Contents Film biography Background Sanchez is a Mexican drug lord running his own empire from the fictitious  Republic of Isthmus . Owner of a large luxury estate, protected by an army of henchmen and controller of the city President, Sanchez has either bribed, intimidated or killed most of the city’s officials. Heading an international drugs cartel Sanchez is both ruthless and merciless, yet is cultured, refined and a man of his word. Sanchez rewards loyalty but promises death to anyone who double-crosses him. With paranoid tendencies relating to the loyalty of his men, Bond is able to exploit this weakness to get Sanchez to kill a couple of his own men when Bond convinces him they are cheating on him. Capture and Escape DEA agents collect James Bond – MI6 agent 007 – and his friend, CIA agent Felix Leiter , on their way to Leiter's wedding in Miami to have them assist in capturing drugs lord Franz Sanchez. Bond and Leiter capture Sanchez by attaching a hook and cord to Sanchez's plane in flight near The Bahamas and pulling it out of the air with a Coast Guard helicopter. Afterwards, Bond and Leiter parachute down to the church in time for the ceremony. During Sanchez's transportation to a prison, Ed Killifer tempted by a $2 million dollar deal, assists the drug lord's escape by driving the prison van into the sea, where Scuba divers are waiting to help make their underwater escape. Meanwhile, Sanchez's henchman Dario and his crew ambush Leiter and his wife Della . Leiter is maimed by a great white shark and Della is raped and killed. Dario encourages Sanchez to leave and stiff Killifer, as he is an American they barely know. Sanchez's twisted loyalty is shown in telling Dario that he made a deal with Killifer, and since Killifer upheld his end of the deal by getting Sanchez his freedom, so to he will honor his part of the deal and not return home until $2 million in cash is placed in Killifer's hands. Sanchez is then smuggled back to his empire in Isthmus City. When Bond returns to Leiter's house to find Della dead and Felix alive, but seriously wounded, he swears to take his revenge on Sanchez. Later, Bond boards the Wavekrest – a ship run by Sanchez's henchman Milton Krest – and foils Sanchez's latest drug shipment, stealing five million dollars in the process. Isthmus The drug baron then appeared on a news broadcast saying that he loves America despite his drug operations and he welcomes the American people to Isthmus. After making some winnings in an Isthmus casino owned by Sanchez, Bond approaches Sanchez seeking employment in his organization; introducing himself as a "problem eliminator". After reconnoitering the establishment, Bond notes that Sanchez was well protected, sitting behind two inches of armoured glass. Bond is delighted when Q arrives unannounced in Isthmus, providing him with the necessary gadgets to kill Sanchez. Using the equipment, Bond prepared to demolish the window using plastic explosives and snipe the drug lord from the adjacent building. Despite detonating the explosives, two Hong Kong Narcotics Bureau officers foil Bond's attempt to assassinate Sanchez and take him to an abandoned warehouse. Sanchez's men inadvertently rescue Bond and kill the officers, believing them to be the assassins. Now ingratiated with Sanchez and nursed back to health at his private villa, Bond sets about destroying his operation by turning him against his own employees. Taking advantage of Franz's paranoia (with the aid of Pam Bouvier , Q and Sanchez's girlfriend Lupe Lamora ) Bond frames Krest by placing the five million dollars he had stolen into the hyperbaric chamber on board the Wavekrest. A furious Sanchez traps Krest in the chamber and then rapidly depressurises it with an axe, killing him gruesomely. When Perez asked about the money, San

In Judaism, what is the name of the period of seven days of formal mourning for the dead, which begins immediately after the funeral?

Judaism 101: Life, Death and Mourning Life, Death and Mourning • Almost any Jewish law can be broken to save a human life • Euthanasia is prohibited, but refusing extraordinary measures is allowed • Mourning practices show respect for the dead and comfort the living • Jewish graves are marked with tombstones • Tombstones are traditionally unveiled 12 months after burial Life In Judaism, life is valued above almost all else. The Talmud notes that all people are descended from a single person, thus taking a single life is like destroying an entire world, and saving a single life is like saving an entire world. Of the 613 commandments , only the prohibitions against murder, idolatry, incest and adultery are so important that they cannot be violated to save a life. Judaism not only permits, but often requires a person to violate the commandments if necessary to save a life. A person who is extremely ill, for example, or a woman in labor, is not permitted to fast on Yom Kippur , because fasting at such a time would endanger the person's life. Doctors are permitted to answer emergency calls on Shabbat , even though this may violate many Shabbat prohibitions. Abortions where necessary to save the life of a mother are mandatory (the unborn are not considered human life in Jewish law, thus the mother's human life overrides). Because life is so valuable, we are not permitted to do anything that may hasten death, not even to prevent suffering. Euthanasia, suicide and assisted suicide are strictly forbidden by Jewish law. The Talmud states that you may not even move a dying person's arms if that would shorten his life. However, where death is imminent and certain, and the patient is suffering, Jewish law does permit one to cease artificially prolonging life. Thus, in certain circumstances, Jewish law permits "pulling the plug" or refusing extraordinary means of prolonging life. Death In Judaism, death is not a tragedy, even when it occurs early in life or through unfortunate circumstances. Death is a natural process. Our deaths, like our lives, have meaning and are all part of G-d 's plan. In addition, we have a firm belief in an afterlife , a world to come, where those who have lived a worthy life will be rewarded. Mourning practices in Judaism are extensive, but they are not an expression of fear or distaste for death. Jewish practices relating to death and mourning have two purposes: to show respect for the dead (kavod ha-met), and to comfort the living (nihum avelim), who will miss the deceased. Care for the Dead After a person dies, the eyes are closed, the body is laid on the floor and covered, and candles are lit next to the body. The body is never left alone until after burial, as a sign of respect. The people who sit with the dead body are called shomerim, from the root Shin-Mem-Reish, meaning "guards" or "keepers". Respect for the dead body is a matter of paramount importance. For example, the shomerim may not eat, drink, or perform a commandment in the presence of the dead. To do so would be considered mocking the dead, because the dead can no longer do these things. Most communities have an organization to care for the dead, known as the chevra kaddisha (the holy society). These people are volunteers. Their work is considered extremely meritorious, because they are performing a service for someone who can never repay them. Autopsies in general are discouraged as desecration of the body. They are permitted, however, where it may save a life or where local law requires it. When autopsies must be performed, they should be minimally intrusive. The presence of a dead body is considered a source of ritual impurity. For this reason, a kohein may not be in the presence of a corpse. People who have been in the presence of a body wash their hands before entering a home. This is done to symbolically remove spiritual impurity, not physical uncleanness: it applies regardless of whether you have physically touched the body. In preparation for the burial, the body is thoroughly cleaned and wrappe

18th Century philosopher, writer and composer Jean-Jacques Rousseau was born in which European city?

Jean Jacques Rousseau - Composer Biography, Facts and Music Compositions Contact Jean Jacques Rousseau Jean-Jacques Rousseau was a highly influential writer, philosopher, and composer of the 18th century. He is most known for his contributions to the social contract theory, and his overall political philosophy, which most people regard to have highly influenced the French Revolution. Rousseau is also remembered as a composer of music of the late Baroque era. Thanks to his remarkable intelligence, Rousseau also made contributions to music theory. Jean-Jacques Rousseau was born on June 28, 1712, in the City State of Geneva. Nine days after his birth, Rousseau’s mother passed away due to Puerperal Fever, thus, Rousseau grew very close to his father, who was pivotal in his early childhood education. At the age of five, Rousseau’s father sold his home and moved into a smaller apartment; in a neighborhood which was inhabited by many craftsmen and artisans. This was how Rousseau gained significant expertise in watch-making, a craft that he would adopt at the age of thirteen. Around this time, Rousseau’s father had also escaped Geneva in fear of imprisonment due to trespassing. Rousseau’s interaction with his father also diminished severely due to him remarrying. His father’s remarriage, coupled with the fact that Rousseau was extremely unhappy with watch-making, made him run away from his home when he was fifteen years old. When he finally decided to return, he found the city gates locked due to a city curfew, distressed, Rousseau took shelter in a noblewoman’s house, Francoise-Louise de Warens. It was at her house that Rousseau finally took formal instruction in music. Rousseau was already heavily influenced by music due to his aunt Suzanne, who was heavily passionate about music. Louise de Warens housed Rousseau on and off for about thirteen years, and at times she was also instrumental in providing him with jobs and responsibilities. In 1742, Rousseau developed his own system of musical notation which was numbered and compatible with typography. He presented the invention to the Academie Des Sciences, which politely rejected it, while praising his innovation and creativity. In 1742, Rousseau wrote his first opera, titled “Les Muses Galantes”. His most famous opera titled “Le Devin du Village” was written in 1752. It contained the highly popular duet, “Non, Colette n’est point trompeuse”, which was later rearranged into an entire song by Ludwig van Beethoven . The success of the opera also helped him win a position at the Encyclopedie; the Lettre sur la Musique Francaise, for which he wrote articles on music under Denis Diderot. However, Rousseau was much more influential as a philosopher and as a writer. In 1762, he published “Emile” which dealt on the topic of citizen’s education. His writings on inequality and the social contract theory, namely, his “Discourse on the Origin of Inequality” and “On the Social Contract Theory”, are considered by many to be the very foundation of modern political thought today. He is also credited with many other political ideas, including the idea of a General Will, Positive Liberty, Popular Sovereignty, Civil Religion, Theory of the Natural Human, and Child-Centered Learning. His posthumously published autobiography, “Confessions”, was considered one of the first major autobiographies ever written. Jean-Jacques Rousseau died on July 2, 1778 due to a hemorrhage. Today, he is celebrated as Geneva’s “Most Celebrated Son”.

Galle, Le Vernier, Lassell, Arago and Adams are all rings round which planet?

The Planet Neptune - Universe Today   Universe Today by Matt Williams Neptune is the eight planet from our Sun, one of the four gas giants, and one of the four outer planets in our Solar System. Since the “demotion” of Pluto by the IAU to the status of a dwarf planet – and/or Plutoid and Kuiper Belt Object (KBO) – Neptune is now considered to be the farthest planet in our Solar System. As one of the planets that cannot be seen with the naked eye, Neptune was not discovered until relatively recently. And given its distance, it has only been observed up close on one occasion – in 1989 by the Voyager 2 spaceprobe. Nevertheless, what we’ve come to know about this gas (and ice) giant in that time has taught us much about the outer Solar System and the history of its formation. Discovery and Naming: Neptune’s discovery did not take place until the 19th century, though there are indications that it was observed before long that. For instance, Galileo’s drawings from December 28th, 1612, and January 27th, 1613, contained plotted points which are now known to match up with the positions of Neptune on those dates. However, in both cases, Galileo appeared to have mistaken it for a star. 1821, French astronomer Alexis Bouvard published astronomical tables for the orbit of Uranus. Subsequent observations revealed substantial deviations from the tables, which led Bouvard to hypothesize that an unknown body was perturbing Uranus’ orbit through gravitational interaction. New Berlin Observatory at Linden Street, where Neptune was discovered observationally. Credit: Leibniz-Institute for Astrophysics Potsdam In 1843, English astronomer John Couch Adams began work on the orbit of Uranus using the data he had and produced several different estimates in the following years of the planet’s orbit. In 1845–46, Urbain Le Verrier, independently of Adams, developed his own calculations, which he shared with Johann Gottfried Galle of the Berlin Observatory . Galle confirmed the presence of a planet at the coordinates specified by Le Verrier on September 23rd, 1846. The announcement of the discovery was met with controversy, as both Le Verrier and Adams claimed responsibility. Eventually, an international consensus emerged that both Le Verrier and Adams jointly deserved credit. However, a re-evaluation by historians in 1998 of the relevant historical documents led to the conclusion that Le Verrier was more directly responsible for the discovery and deserves the greater share of the credit. Claiming the right of discovery, Le Verrier suggested the planet be named after himself, but this met with stiff resistance outside of France. He also suggested the name Neptune, which was gradually accepted by the international community. This was largely because it was consistent with the nomenclature of the other planets, all of which were named after deities from Greco-Roman mythology. Neptune’s Size, Mass and Orbit: With a mean radius of 24,622 ± 19 km, Neptune is the fourth largest planet in the Solar System and four times as large as Earth. But with a mass of 1.0243×1026 kg – which is roughly 17 times that of Earth – it is the third most massive, outranking Uranus. The planet has a very minor eccentricity of 0.0086, and orbits the Sun at a distance of 29.81 AU (4.459 x 109 km) at perihelion and 30.33 AU (4.537 x 109 km) at aphelion. A size comparison of Neptune and Earth. Credit: NASA Neptune takes 16 h 6 min 36 s (0.6713 days) to complete a single sidereal rotation, and 164.8 Earth years to complete a single orbit around the Sun. This means that a single day lasts 67% as long on Neptune, whereas a year is the equivalent of approximately 60,190 Earth days (or 89,666 Neptunian days). Because Neptune’s axial tilt (28.32°) is similar to that of Earth (~23°) and Mars (~25°), the planet experiences similar seasonal changes. Combined with its long orbital period, this means that the seasons last for forty Earth years. Also owing to its axial tilt being comparable to Earth’s is the fact that the variation in the length of its day over the course of the year is not

‘Ik hou van jou’ is Dutch for what?

Dutch (language): What is the English translation of the phrase 'ik hou van jou'? - Quora Quora Written Aug 11, 2015 "I love you", though it is often not said as often as it is in English. It's meaning can therefore carry more weight, depending on the person who says it. As the saying goes, you only say "Ik hou van jou" twice: When you marry, and when you die. But this doesn't go for everyone, though. I once had a girlfriend who said it all the time, which, although sweet, made it sound a bit drawly and awkward. :S It means “I like (or love) you”. The English expression, ‘hold with’ (usually used in the negative form) is the equivalent. Dutch lacks the verb to like or love in the usual sense. 430 Views Written Aug 30 It means: I love you, but indeed carries a lot more weight than the English version. We are a bi-langual family Dutch/English and my kids only speak Dutch to me and only English to my husband. And its just too weird how often my son yells: Ik hou van jou mama! when he leaves the house. In Holland we don't throw it around that much. 246 Views

The novels ‘The Tropic of Cancer’ and ‘The Tropic of Capricorn’ were written by which author?

Tropic Of Cancer | Download eBook PDF/EPUB Format Available : PDF, ePub, Mobi Total Read : 63 Total Download : 160 File Size : 45,8 Mb Description : Shocking, banned and the subject of obscenity trials, Henry Miller's first novel Tropic of Cancer is one of the most scandalous and influential books of the twentieth century Tropic of Cancer redefined the novel. Set in Paris in the 1930s, it features a starving American writer who lives a bohemian life among prostitutes, pimps, and artists. Banned in the US and the UK for more than thirty years because it was considered pornographic, Tropic of Cancer continued to be distributed in France and smuggled into other countries. When it was first published in the US in 1961, it led to more than 60 obscenity trials until a historic ruling by the Supreme Court defined it as a work of literature. Long hailed as a truly liberating book, daring and uncompromising, Tropic of Cancer is a cornerstone of modern literature that asks us to reconsider everything we know about art, freedom, and morality. 'At last an unprintable book that is fit to read' Ezra Pound 'A momentous event in the history of modern writing' Samuel Beckett 'The book that forever changed the way American literature would be written' Erica Jong Henry Miller (1891-1980) is one of the most important American writers of the 20th century. His best-known novels include Tropic of Cancer (1934), Tropic of Capricorn (1939), and the Rosy Crucifixion trilogy (Sexus, 1949, Plexus, 1953, and Nexus, 1959), all published in France and banned in the US and the UK until 1964. He is widely recognised as an irreverent, risk-taking writer who redefined the novel and made the link between the European avant-garde and the American Beat generation. Format Available : PDF, ePub, Mobi Total Read : 23 Total Download : 375 File Size : 46,7 Mb Description : Now hailed as an American classic, Tropic of Cancer, Henry Miller’s masterpiece, was banned as obscene in this country for twenty-seven years after its first publication in Paris in 1934. Only a historic court ruling that changed American censorship standards, ushering in a new era of freedom and frankness in modern literature, permitted the publication of this first volume of Miller’s famed mixture of memoir and fiction, which chronicles with unapologetic gusto the bawdy adventures of a young expatriate writer, his friends, and the characters they meet in Paris in the 1930s. Tropic of Cancer is now considered, as Norman Mailer said, “one of the ten or twenty great novels of our century.” Format Available : PDF, ePub, Mobi Total Read : 27 Total Download : 421 File Size : 46,9 Mb Description : A cult modern classic, Tropic of Capricorn is as daring, frank and influential as Henry Miller first novel, Tropic of Cancer A story of sexual and spiritual awakening, Tropic of Capricorn shocked readers when it was published in 1939. A mixture of fiction and autobiography, it is the story of Henry V. Miller who works for the Cosmodemonic telegraph company in New York in the 1920s and tries to write the most important work of literature that was ever published. Tropic of Capricorn paints a dazzling picture of the life of the writer and of New York City between the wars: the skyscrapers and the sewers, the lust and the dejection, the smells and the sounds of a city that is perpetually in motion, threatening to swallow everyone and everything. 'Literature begins and ends with the meaning of what Miller has done' Lawrence Durrell 'The only imaginative prose-writer of the slightest value who has appeared among the English-speaking races for some years past' George Orwell 'The greatest American writer' Bob Dylan Henry Miller (1891-1980) is one of the most important American writers of the 20th century. His best-known novels include Tropic of Cancer (1934), Tropic of Capricorn (1939), and the Rosy Crucifixion trilogy (Sexus, 1949, Plexus, 1953, and Nexus, 1959), all published in France and banned in the US and the UK until 1964. He is widely recognised as an irreverent, risk-taking writer who redefined the novel

How many emirates make up the Untied Arab Emirates?

United Arab Emirates country profile - BBC News BBC News United Arab Emirates country profile 28 September 2016 Read more about sharing. Close share panel The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is a federation of seven states that has grown from a quiet backwater to one of the Middle East's most important economic centres. Though traditionally conservative, the UAE is one of the most liberal countries in the Gulf, with other cultures and beliefs generally tolerated. Politically it remains authoritarian, however. Relations with neighbouring Iran have been tense because of an ongoing territorial dispute over Gulf islands. The UAE was one of only three countries to recognise Taliban rule in Afghanistan. Before oil was discovered in the 1950s the UAE's economy was dependent on fishing and a declining pearl industry. But since oil exports began in 1962, the country's society and economy have been transformed. The UAE has diversified and has become a regional trading and tourism hub. UAE firms have invested heavily abroad. See more country profiles - Profiles compiled by BBC Monitoring FACTS LEADER President: Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Abu Dhabi President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed, who has a reputation as a pro-Western moderniser, was named as president by the UAE Federal Council in November 2004, shortly after the death of his father, Sheikh Zayed Bin-Sultan Al Nahyan. Image copyright Getty Images Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Ajman, Fujairah, Ras al Khaimah, Sharjah and Umm al Quwain - the seven emirates that make up the UAE - maintain a large degree of independence. The UAE is governed by a Supreme Council of Rulers made up of the seven emirs, who appoint the prime minister and the cabinet. MEDIA Image copyright Getty Images The UAE is a regional and international centre for TV and media. Dubai Media City and twofour54, Abu Dhabi's media zone, were set up to attract key international players such as Reuters, CNN, Sony and Fox. There is strong regulatory and political control of media content and even foreign publications are censored before distribution. With 8.8 million users, the UAE has one of the highest internet penetration rates in the Arab world. But it is extensively filtered; targeted content includes opposition politics and religion. TIMELINE Some key dates in the UAE's history: 1971 December - After independence from Britain, Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Fujayrah, Sharjah, and Umm al Quwain come together as the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Sheikh Zayed Bin-Sultan Al Nuhayyan presides over the federation. 1972 - Ras al-Khaymah joins the federation. 2006 - First-ever national elections. A small number of hand-picked voters choose half of the members of the Federal National Council - an advisory body. 2015 - The UAE takes part in Saudi-led air strikes on Houthi rebels in Yemen.

‘The Adventure Home’ is the sequel to which 1993 film?

Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home (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 Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home ( 1995 ) PG | Jesse becomes reunited with Willy three years after the whale's jump to freedom as the teenager tries to rescue the killer whale and other orcas from an oil spill. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 22 titles created 03 Jan 2012 a list of 46 titles created 16 Jul 2013 a list of 22 titles created 07 Dec 2014 a list of 41 titles created 18 Jul 2015 a list of 42 titles created 1 month ago Title: Free Willy 2: The Adventure Home (1995) 4.9/10 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. 1 win & 2 nominations. See more awards  » Videos A teenage Jesse and old friend Randolph try to foil an illegal whaler threatening Willy and his pregnant mate. Director: Sam Pillsbury When a boy learns that a beloved killer whale is to be killed by the aquarium owners, the boy risks everything to free the whale. Director: Simon Wincer Kirra discovers a baby Orca stranded in the lagoon near her grandfather's rundown seaside amusement park. She embarks on a quest to lead Willy back to his pod. Director: Will Geiger Sandy Ricks is sent by his mom to Coral Key, a rustic island in the Florida keys, to spend the summer with his uncle Porter Ricks. Sandy dislikes everything about his new environment until ... See full summary  » Director: Alan Shapiro A slobbering St. Bernard becomes the center of attention for a loving family, but must contend with a dog-napping veterinarian and his henchmen. Director: Brian Levant Three pets escape from a California ranch to find their owners in San Francisco. Director: Duwayne Dunham Beethoven, the St. Bernard dog, becomes a father, but his girlfriend Missy is dog-napped, and his puppies are in danger of the same fate. Director: Rod Daniel The dog everyone loves now leaps into the '90s in this all-new exciting, updated version of Lassie! Determined to start a new life in the country, the Turner Family - Dad, stepmom, little ... See full summary  » Director: Daniel Petrie A young American boy visiting in China helps his zoologist father rescue a panda cub from unscrupulous poachers while his panda reserve is threatened with closure from officious bureaucrats. Director: Christopher Cain A woman kidnaps puppies to kill them for their fur, but various animals then gang up against her and get their revenge in slapstick fashion. Director: Stephen Herek A paranormal expert and his daughter bunk in an abandoned house populated by three mischievous ghosts and one friendly one. Director: Brad Silberling A doctor discovers that he can communicate with animals. Director: Betty Thomas Edit Storyline Willy the smart and rebellious whale and Jessie the orphaned boy team up to escape Willy's captivity and horrible owner to get back to his pod. Can they succeed with the help of Annie and Glenn Jessie's foster parents, Randolph the spiritual friend of Willy and Jessie, and Rae Willy's trainer? See All (60)  » Taglines: The adventure is back. The fun is back. Willy's back. And this time he's brought his whole family to meet an old friend ... and take on a new challenge. Genres: Rated PG for mild language and mild peril | See all certifications  » Parents Guide: 19 July 1995 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Free Willy 2 See more  » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia Lori Petty was the only original cast member who declined to reprise her role for the sequel as Rae Lindley, as she was busy filming Tank Girl (1995) instead. See more » Goofs When Jesse, Nadine and Elvis sets out in the boat towards the end of the movie, following Willy and the other Orcas, it's daylight. When the helicopter arrives to rescue them from the burning oil, it's suddenly dark out. It wouldn't take the rescue helicopter several hours

Baldy Mountain is the highest peak in which range of mountains in New Mexico?

Baldy Mountain (NM) : Climbing, Hiking & Mountaineering : SummitPost Northern View Copper Park/French Henry, the North Ridge- The only camp used to access Baldy for the North Ridge is Copper Park. From Copper Park, you will begin to head west. Just outside of camp, you will see a sign directing you to the north, towards Greenwood Canyon and Baldy Follow this. A quick note about Greenwood Canyon is that, according to Mark Doiron , it used to be called "Cottonwood Canyon" on some of the older maps. Also, another note about Greenwood Canyon is that some crews will be in the the Valle Vidal and will have to come up and over the pass and down into Copper Park. This is particularly annoying because the next day, their itinerary will have them go back up to that same saddle to do Baldy. There are many many switch backs on this route. You will get to a pass/saddle on the ridge. The trail on the other side goes down to Greenwood Canyon. You want to head up the ridge. Take a left (west) up the ridge. Around tree line, you hit a very rock ridge-line. However, past this, the hiking is quite easy and very very enjoyable. You find yourself on a a beautiful alpine ridge with beautiful alpine tundra. Look out for marmots and elk too. Also, keep an eye out for old mining activity. The views are also endless and everywhere on this ridge. All in all, on this route, you spend about 1.5 miles above treeline, so keep an eye for the weather. At 12,100ft, you will reach an old mine (see the next section for information about that). From here, its a scree slope with 300ft of elevation gain. As said before, Baldy's summit is the western most of the two summits. From Copper Park to the summit, it is around 4 miles with just under 2,000ft of elevation gain. Note: I said it in the camping section later on, but this is the primary route up Baldy's north side. Philmont used to run a trail straight from Copper Park through the canyon up Baldy's North Face, which is an immense scree slope. However, due to the amount of injuries from the scree slope and from residual snow, Philmont closed it off around the 2007 season. The ridge is a much better and more scenic option to the direct route up the North Face. The North Ridge Note: As said before, most crews, no matter which side they start on, will either go up or down each route to make a big loop out of the day. Off Ranch, from Eagle's Nest- Because Philmont owns Baldy's summit and everything east of the ridge, this route is technically of limits. But if you were going to do it, there is an old mining road that goes up the west slopes of Baldy. That is really the only plausible way to access Baldy if you are not a camper or staff. From Maxwell Turnaround- This used to be a starting point for campers at Philmont, however, Philmont closed it down. If you are staff at Philmont, you can still drive to the turnaround. From here, it is easily possible to do Baldy in a day. Baldy from Miranda History of Baldy Mountain: A Gold Rush   Mystic Lode Mine Baldy Mountain has seen EXTENSIVE mining over the years. Gold was discovered around 1867 on Baldy Mountain and mining operations began in the area. Gold wasn't the only precious metal on Baldy though; copper was also found in great quantities. At around 12,144ft on Baldy just below the north ridge, the Mystic Lode copper mine was developed, yielding vast amounts of copper. This mine is one of the more famous mines at Philmont because it is so close to Baldy's summit. Turquoise colored rocks (not actually turquoise, but copper and iron enriched) litter the scree slope to Baldy's summit above the mine. Even though there were large quantities of copper on the mountain, gold was definitely more sought after. The history of gold mining on what is now Philmont began around the end of the Civil War, around 1866. Many U.S. soldiers were stationed in the West as the U.S. Army was driving out the American Indians. The story is that one of these soldiers befriended an Indian, who happened to give him a shiny rock. The shiny material in the rock was found to be copper. Wanting t

Attributed to Julius Caesar, what does the phrase ‘Alea iacta est’ translate to in English?

Translation of Alea jacta est in English English Greek Alea jacta est in English Alea Jacta Est (en: "The Die Is Cast") is the third studio album by the Asturian power metal band WarCry, released on January 1, 2004 (see 2004 in music and 2004 in heavy metal music), and distributed through Avispa. See more at Wikipedia.org... ("The die is cast") is a Latin phrase attributed by Suetonius (as ) to Julius Caesar on January 10, 49 BC as he led his army across the Rubicon river in Northern Italy. With this step, he entered Italy at the head of his army in defiance of the Senate and began his long civil war against Pompey and the Optimates. The phrase has been adopted in Italian , Romanian , Spanish , French , Portuguese , Greek , Dutch , German , Polish and many other languages to indicate that events have passed a point of no return. See more at Wikipedia.org...

In which year was the first FA Cup Final played?

FA Cup by numbers - Telegraph FA Cup by numbers By Christopher Lyles 12:01AM GMT 05 Jan 2008 0 The official attendance for two third-round replays that were played behind closed doors. The first was between Norwich City and Bradford City at Lincoln City's Sincil Bank ground in March 1915. Supporters were banned so as not to disrupt production at a nearby armaments factory. The second was between Leicester City and non-League Burton Albion at Coventry City's Highfield Road in 1985 when fans were banned because a missile had been thrown at the Burton goalkeeper in the first game. Football fans' forum 1 The number of clubs who have won the FA Cup at Wembley in the current millennium. Chelsea have done so twice, beating Aston Villa in 2000 and Manchester United last year. 1 Occasion that the FA Cup has been won by a non-League club, in 1901 when Southern League Tottenham Hotspur beat First Division Sheffield United in a replay at Bolton. 1 The number of non-English clubs who have won the FA Cup. Cardiff City became the first and only club to do so when they beat Arsenal 1-0 at Wembley in 1927. 1 Scottish club who have played in an FA Cup final. Queen's Park were runners-up in 1884 and 1885. 2 Clubs who have won the FA Cup in three successive years. Wanderers did so in 1876, 1877 and 1878 before Blackburn Rovers repeated the feat in 1884, 1885 and 1886. 3 Successive years (between 1956 and 1958) in which Leeds United were drawn at home to Cardiff City in the third round. Cardiff won all three matches 2-1. 3 Weeks between Wanderers winning the first FA Cup final in 1872 and being presented with the trophy at their annual dinner. 4 Times in seven seasons (including the current one) that Aston Villa and Manchester United have been drawn together in the third round. 4 FA Cup finals that have finished goalless. The last final without a goal was the 2005 contest between Arsenal and Manchester United, which Arsenal won 5-4 on penalties. The three previous goalless draws were in 1886, 1911 and 1912. 4 Players who have represented three different clubs in an FA Cup final. They are Harold Halse (Manchester United, Aston Villa and Chelsea), Ernie Taylor (Newcastle United, Blackpool and Manchester United), John Barnes (Watford, Liverpool and Newcastle United) and Dennis Wise (Wimbledon, Chelsea and Millwall). 5 FA Cup final winning teams that have been managed by Sir Alex Ferguson, more than any other manager. 5 Occasions that Tottenham Hotspur have won the FA Cup when the year has ended in a "1". Spurs lifted the trophy in 1901, 1921, 1961, 1981 and 1991 (with their three other winning finals coming in 1962, 1967 and 1982). 5 FA Cup final goals scored by Ian Rush, more than any other player. 6 Games that it took for Alvechurch to beat Oxford City in the fourth qualifying round in 1971, the scores being 2-2, 1-1, 1-1, 0-0, 0-0 and (finally) 1-0. The FA Cup's longest ever tie lasted for an aggregate of 11 hours. 6 The number worn by Manchester United's Kevin Moran when he became the first player to be sent off in a Cup final, against Everton in 1985. 7 Years that Portsmouth were the FA Cup holders between 1939 and 1946, because of the Second World War. 8 Times that the FA Cup has been won by a club playing outside the top flight of English football. The last time was in 1980 when West Ham United beat Arsenal thanks to Trevor Brooking's rare headed goal. 9 Finals in which the Hon Arthur Kinnaird, who would later become president of the FA, played, a feat that remains unsurpassed. Kinnaird won three times with Wanderers, scoring in the 1873 and 1878 finals, and twice with Old Etonians. 9 Goals that Ted MacDougall scored when Bournemouth beat Margate 11-0 in a first-round match in 1971. MacDougall's feat is still an individual goalscoring record for the competition proper. 10 Times that the FA Cup has been successfully defended - three times each by Wanderers and Blackburn Rovers, twice by Tottenham Hotspur and once each by Newcastle United and Arsenal. 11 Times that Manchester United have won the FA Cup, more than any other club. United hav

In August 1960 Chad, in Central Africa, became independent from which country?

1960: The year of independence - France 24 1960: The year of independence Text by FRANCE 24 Follow france24_en on twitter Latest update : 2010-02-16 Between January and December of 1960, 17 sub-Saharan African nations, including 14 former French colonies, gained independence from their former European colonists. FRANCE24.com takes a look back on an eventful year. The rise to independence of 17 sub-Saharan African countries in 1960 is in part the result of a long process that began fifteen years earlier in the tumult of World War II. At the end of the war, Africans involved in pro-independence movements put pressure on colonial powers, reminding them of promises made to secure their support in the war effort. The colonising countries, chaperoned by the United States, were thus obliged to let their colonies go. In 1944 in Brazzaville, General de Gaulle suggested that it was time for France to take “the road of a new era”. Two years later, the French colonial empire was replaced by the French Union, which in turn became the French Community in 1958. At the same time on the African continent, Morocco, Tunisia, Sudan, Ghana, and Guinea won their independence, while the unrest in Algeria continued to exhaust and damage France’s reputation.     CAMEROON – January 1. A former German colony divided between France and the United Kingdom in 1918, Cameroon acquired its independence thanks to armed movements. Less than a year after the United Nations announced the end of French control, French Cameroon proclaimed its independence. The following year, the southern part of the country, under British control, merged with the north. On May 5, 1960, Ahmadou Ahidjo was elected as the country’s first president.   Sylvanus Olympio (AFP) TOGO – April 27. A former German colony subsequently under French and British mandates following World War I. The part of the country administered by the French had a status of “associated territory” in the French Union established in 1946. The country became an autonomous republic (within the French Union) by referendum in 1956. In February 1958, victory for the the Togolese Unity Committee, a nationalist movement, in legislative elections opened the way to independence. Elected first president of the republic, Sylvanus Olympio was later killed in January 1963 during a coup d’état.   MADAGASCAR – June 26. A French overseas territory as of 1946, this island was proclaimed an autonomous state within the French Community in 1958. In 1960, President Philibert Tsiranana succeeded in convincing General de Gaulle to grant Madagascar total sovereignty and, in doing so, became the first president of the republic. Patrice Lumumba (AFP)   DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE CONGO – June 30. In January 1959, under the leadership of Patrice Lumumba, riots broke out in Léopoldville (now Kinshasa) in what was then known as the Belgian Congo. Belgian authorities called the main Congolese leaders to Brussels and decided to withdraw from the country, fearing a war of independence similar to the one that was ravaging Algeria at the time. Belgian Congo thus became the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and would later temporarily be called Zaire under the rule of Mobutu Sese Seko.   SOMALIA – July 1. A former Italian colony, Somalia merged on the day it became independent with the former British protectorate of Somaliland in 1960 to form the Somali Republic. Somaliland had itself gained its full sovereignty five days earlier. The objective was to reconstitute the “Greater Somalia” of the pre-colonial era, which had included Kenya, Ethiopia, and the future Djibouti, which was at that time under French control.   BENIN – August 1. A referendum on September 28, 1958, proposing a plan for a French-African Community, paved the way for the independence of Dahomey two years later, when power was transferred to President Hubert Maga. The country, renamed Benin in 1975, has had a tumultuous political history since independence.   NIGER – August 3. A referendum in 1958 propelled Diori Hamana to power. The republic is proclaimed on December 18, 1

Who plays Bob Barnes in the 2005 film ‘Syriana’?

Ex-CIA Agent Robert Baer, Inspiration for 'Syriana' : NPR Ex-CIA Agent Robert Baer, Inspiration for 'Syriana' Embed Embed Ex-CIA Agent Robert Baer, Inspiration for 'Syriana' Ex-CIA Agent Robert Baer, Inspiration for 'Syriana' Embed Embed Former CIA officer Robert Baer's book See No Evil inspired the new film Syriana, about the Middle East, the oil industry and espionage. Baer discusses the film and separates cinematic fact from fiction. ROBERT SIEGEL, host: George Clooney's compelling new movie "Syriana" is about oil, the Middle East, corporate greed, oil, espionage, intrigue, oil, assassination, terrorism and--Did I mention?--oil. At the end of this movie, you want to go out and buy a hybrid car, and you also want to sit down with whomever you saw it with to try to figure out what screenwriter/director Stephen Gaghan has told interviewers is a purposely confusing narrative. "Syriana" was inspired by the book "See No Evil" by former CIA Agent Robert Baer. Bob Baer is the inspriation for George Clooney's character, CIA Agent Bob Barnes, who at one point goes to Beirut and meets with an old acquaintance to talk about a visitor from an oil-rich sheikdom. (Soundbite of "Syriana") Unidentified Man: He's traveling to Beirut. It's dangerous to travel. He'll disappear. Mr. GEORGE CLOONEY: (As Bob Barnes) I want you to take him from his hotel, drug him, put him in the front of a car and run a truck into it 50 miles an hour. Unidentified Man: It's good to have you back in town, Bob. SIEGEL: Well, when we heard that the real-life Bob Baer was back in our building, we thought we'd ask him about the movie that his writing inspired and help us sort out some CIA fact from cinematic fiction. Welcome back to the program. Mr. ROBERT BAER (Former CIA Officer): Thanks for having me. SIEGEL: First, how big a role did you have in writing this story of "Syriana"? Mr. BAER: Zero role. That was all done by Stephen Gaghan, who wrote "Traffic," as you know. I had more of a role in introducing him to that world. We traveled around the Middle East probably for almost two months--oil conferences. We saw the spiritual head of Hezbollah. We saw oil dealers in Nice(ph), arms dealers--everybody you can imagine, so he could pick up the voices. And then I told him a lot of stories that weren't in my book, which in one way or another found their way into the movie. SIEGEL: OK. Let's hear from you about some things that happened in the movie and whether they're historical or plausible. Bob Barnes, the George Clooney character--we just heard him in Beirut talking with an old acquaintance, I guess a former CIA contractor. And they're talking about the abduction of this independent-minded prince from an oil-producing state of the Middle East. Plausible--such things have really happened, or a good fiction writer's conceit? Mr. BAER: It's more than plausible. It happened to me. In 1997 when I left the agency, I resigned; showed up in Beirut, and there was a contract out on a Gulf prince. It was open, and people knew about it. He was hiding in Syria at the time. He opposed his government. He was a cousin of the emir of his government. He was a bit of a, you know, red-diaper prince. He tried a coup in 1995 and was trying again in 1997, and there was money being offered to whack this guy. So it is plausible. This is the way the Middle East works. SIEGEL: In this case, the character whom George Clooney is talking to is a former colleague from Beirut, but now he seems to be working for either Iran or Hezbollah or both. There are such people out there, Americans who are working for Iran or Hezbollah? Mr. BAER: There are people that are doing individual contracts in a place like Beirut, Damascus, Iraq now, where you can actually find--this is the netherworld CIA works in. Plausible, yes. SIEGEL: He tortures George Clooney--I don't want to g

Haw’s Syndrome is a common disease in which animal?

Eye Problem - Third eyelid up, Horner's Syndrome Eye Problem - Third eyelid up, Horner's Syndrome Read More » , Michael Richards, D.V.M. co-owns a small animal general veterinary practice in rural tidewater Virginia. Dr. Richards graduated from Iowa State University's College of Veterinary Medicine in 1979, and has been in private practice ever since. Dr. Richards has been the director of the PetCare Forum... Follow On: Dr. Michael Richards , Michael Richards, D.V.M. co-owns a small animal general veterinary practice in rural tidewater Virginia. Dr. Richards graduated from Iowa State University's College of Veterinary Medicine in 1979, and has been in private practice ever since. Dr. Richards has been the director of the PetCare Forum... , Email Question: Hi Dr. Mike, I searched your site for third eye problems and I am interested in Haw's syndrome. I have a cat that seems healthy in all ways except that for the past several days he has had both his third eyes one third the way up. He jumps and plays, eats great, and there is no discharge or obvious irritation to the eyes and no light sensitivity. I am just wondering if there are any infections or treatable causes that would only have this symptom. Haw's seems the likey cause, but there is no treatment except tincture of time I understand. What causes the Sympathetic nerve irritation? The other two cats (they are all close and sleep together) are unaffected. I must find a new Vet in my area since my own closed her practice recently. I am just wondering if I need to find a new Vet fast or do some watchful waiting. I found a site belonging to http://www.eyevet.ca/ a Vet ophthamologist, but not much else on Haw's. Thanks much. Dr. Debbie Answer: Dr. Debbie- Haw's syndrome, bilateral elevation of the third eyelids that is not due to dehydration, is thought to be caused by a problem with the autonomic nervous system. It can occur in conjunction with gastrointestinal disease, especially tapeworms and possibly other GI parasites, and has been linked to a torovirus by some researchers (Papasouliotis 1996) due to finding this virus in cats with chronic diarrhea and elevation of the third eyelids. In this article the authors state that Haw's syndrome may persist for as long as six months and that there is no effective treatment. Since cats do eventually recover, the lack of a treatment doesn't seem as important as it might otherwise. Supposedly, putting phenylephrine drops in the eyes will cause the third eyelids to return to normal positioning in cats with Haw's syndrome but I have never actually tried this to see if it works. If tapeworms are contributing to the problem deworming may resolve it and is probably worth considering as a diagnostic test since tapeworms can be hard to find if segments are not being passed at the present time. Chlamydiosis and herpes virus infection are sometimes associated with bilateral elevation of the third eyelids but they usually have obvious ocular signs associated with them, as well. Bilateral Horner's syndrome sometimes occurs, but this should produce miotic pupils on both sides. It may be hard to discern that this is present. Horner's syndrome occurs due to damage to the recurrent laryngeal nerve, anywhere along its path, which includes the chest, the neck, the brain and the local eye area. As long as there isn't a space occupying lesion in the chest, Horner's syndrome is often a temporary problem in cats, too. I guess the good news is that this problem is highly likely to resolve and the bad news is that it might take a while and there usually isn't any way to speed up the process unless you luck out and your cat responds to deworming for tapeworms. Some cats are supposed to respond to metronidazole therapy, too. This is probably also due to decreasing gastrointestinal parasites like giardia or response from other GI problems like inflammatory bowel disease. Mike Richards, DVM 8/20/2001 Horner's or Haw's syndrome - third eyelid up Q: My niece has a cat, female, spayed, about 1 year old. Her kitten is in ve

Who wrote the 1939 novel ‘The Grapes of Wrath’?

The Grapes of Wrath: 10 surprising facts about John Steinbeck's novel The Grapes of Wrath: 10 surprising facts about John Steinbeck's novel John Steinbeck's 1939 novel The Grapes of Wrath won the Pulitzer Prize Credit: AP Martin Chilton , Culture Editor 16 September 2015 • 1:13pm John Steinbeck, who was born on February 27, 1902, was awarded the Nobel Prize for literature in 1962. His 1939 book The Grapes of Wrath, published 75 years ago on April 14, has sold more than 14 million copies in the past 75 years. Here are 10 things about the novel that may surprise you. The book gave Route 66 its nickname In The Grapes of Wrath, Steinbeck became the first writer to refer to Route 66 – the two-lane, 2,448-mile-road that connects Chicago to Los Angeles – as the "Mother Road". In doing so, he helped capture the road’s image of redemption and turn it into a cultural icon. The fictional Joad family of the novel was an example of the thousands of people migrating to California to escape the despair of the Dust Bowl states, and many used Route 66. "66 is the mother road," Steinbeck wrote, "the road of flight." John Steinbeck in 1962 Credit: AP His novel was burned and banned The Associated Farmers of California dismissed the novel as a "pack of lies" and "communist propaganda". The book was briefly banned in the Soviet Union by Joseph Stalin, because the ruling Communist Party was troubled by the thought that it showed that even the most destitute Americans could afford a car. Steinbeck received death threats and the FBI put him under surveillance. The book was banned in many libraries and copies were symbolically burned in towns across America. When WB Camp, one of the most successful cotton producers in California, presided over its burning in Bakersfield, he said: ''We are angry, not because we were attacked but because we were attacked by a book obscene in the extreme sense of the word.''  It came out on a Friday The book was published on Friday April 14, 1939, on the same day that the film Wuthering Heights, starring Laurence Olivier, had its premiere in New York. It was also the day that President Roosevelt wrote to Hitler to say: "Are you willing to give assurance that your armed forces will not attack or invade the territory or possessions of the following independent nations?" with a list that included Poland, Belgium, France, Great Britain and Ireland. Writing the book stretched Steinbeck's nerves The novel was written over five months (June-October 1938) and his diaries (Working Days: The Journal of The Grapes of Wrath) show a man losing control and confidence. He was writing shortly after the death of his brother-in-law and it was a time in his life when he was plagued by doubts about the prospect of war and worries over the sale of his house in California. "Did ever a book get written under such excitement," he wrote. "My whole nervous system is battered. I hope I’m not headed for a nervous breakdown. My nerves are going fast. . . I wish I could just disappear for a while. So many things to drive me nuts. I’m afraid this book is going to pieces. If it does, I do too." When it was finished he wrote: "It isn't the great book I had hoped it would be. It's just a run-of-the-mill book." The run-of-the-mill book won the 1940 Pulitzer Prize for Literature. He was proud of his research While writing The Grapes of Wrath, Steinbeck visited Arvin Federal Government Camp near Bakersfield, portrayed as "Weedpatch Camp" in the novel. The camp is still used by migrant workers. You should have kept your first edition The first edition Viking Press hardback was 619 pages (260,000 words), cost $2.75 and had a dust jacket illustrated by Elmer Hader. There were around 50,000 printed and it became the bestselling book in America in 1939. By February 1940 the novel was already in its eleventh printing, and 428,900 copies had been sold. A mint condition first edition is now worth more than £15,000. How the title came about The title was taken from The Battle Hymn of the Republic (Mine eyes have seen the glory of the coming of the Lord/He is t

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Sharm Excursions in Sharm el Sheikh | Tours, Day Trips & Excursions MENU CLOSE back   Welcome to Go Sharm Tours Are you planning to spend your holiday in Sharm el Sheikh, Dahab, Nuweiba, Taba or Cairo? And wish to know which Sharm Excursions are availabe here etc.?    There are a lot of things to do in Sharm el Sheikh and many Sharm Excursions including many regions of Egypt, and here at Go Sharm Tours we endeavor to offer unique and specialised Sharm Excursions. If you wish to book excursions in Sharm el Sheikh or one of the above mentioned destinations, or want to book Transfers to or from Sharm el Sheikh airport or Cairo airport and/or book hotels in Sharm el Sheikh, then look no further as Go Sharm Tours can provide all of these services direct to you by local experts without the stress. With Go Sharm Tours you will experience first hand, the country and its people along with the best Sharm Excursions. Most favorite and booked excursions in Sharm el Sheikh CAIRO BY AIR 1 DAY A Wonderful Excursion from Sharm el Sheikh to Cairo by Air to explore Cairo sightseeing such as Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum and much more things to see! STAR GAZING, CAMEL RIDE, DINNER & SHOW Enjoy this amazing safari trip from Sharm into the desert of Sinai, we combine Stargazing and Camel Riding with Bedouin Dinner and Oriental Show RAS MOHAMMED BY BOAT – SNORKELING Experience the amazing Snorkeling tour to Ras Mohammed, snorkel at 3 different sites and enjoy the relaxing boat trip SWIMMING WITH DOLPHINS Swimming with Dolphins in Sharm el Sheikh is an unique adventure, get to swim, touch, play and dance with these intelligent creatures, don’t miss this opportunity! We recommend these Excursions for you! CAIRO BY AIR 1 DAY A Wonderful Excursion from Sharm el Sheikh to Cairo by Air to explore Cairo sightseeing such as Pyramids of Giza, Sphinx, Egyptian Museum and much more things to see LUXOR BY AIR 1 DAY Join the trip from Sharm el Sheikh to Luxor by air, explore the magnificence of  Karnak Temple, Valley of the Kings, Hatshepsut Temple and much more PETRA BY BOAT 1 DAY Enjoy the Excursion from Sharm el Sheikh to Petra in Jordan, visit the Sightseeing in Canyon and walk through the fantastic landscape of Petra SUPER QUAD BIKING, CAMEL, DINNER & SHOW Fantastic 4 × 1 Safari excursion from Sharm, explore Quad Biking and Camel Riding in the desert along with a delicious Bedouin Dinner and Oriental Show Copy Right to Go Sharm Tours - All rights reserved

A pompano is what type of creature?

Fort Lauderdale Wildlife in Florida Rodent Snake Mouse Squirrel Bat Armadillo Types of Wildlife and Animal Problems in Fort Lauderdale, FL Fort Lauderdale Wildlife Control Info If you need a professional wildlife trapper in Fort Lauderdale, FL call TruTech, Inc.: 954-372-1195 FL State bird: Northern mockingbird State mammal: Florida panther, manatee, dolphin State reptile: Loggerhead sea turtle State amphibian: N/A State fish: Florida largemouth bass, Atlantic sailfish State insect: Zebra longwing Butterfly Florida is a warm, southern state with everything from orange trees to a large, central swamp known as The Everglades. As you might imagine, this makes for a variety of interesting creatures both land-loving and aquatic. In fact, Florida is so appealing to animals, species not native to the state have been able to move in and thrive. The perfect examples of this are the Burmese Python and the red-tail boa constrictors. These snakes are not native to North America, but so many were released of escape into the Florida wild that a breeding population was spotted in The Everglades. This is not necessarily a good thing, as many native creatures-raccoons and small mammals in particular-have begun to vanish from that region of the state. Not even a smaller alligator can always withstand an attack from the Burmese Python. Alligators are used to being at the top of the food chain, and because of this the large reptiles are often nuisances around homes, where people fear attacks on themselves and pets. Particularly dangerous are alligators over 8 feet, during the mating season in May. Florida's suburbs are often surrounded by water, and alligators make good use of the man-made channels and canals around the region. Another problematic reptile is the iguana, which is significantly smaller than the alligator but large enough in its own right. The warm climate in this state means reptiles and amphibians are plentiful. Florida has four venomous species of snakes, all of which can sneak into a yard at any moment. However, they are relatively rare. They include the Eastern Diamondback, the Pigmy Rattler, the Eastern Coral Snake, and the Cottonmouth, or Water Moccasin. Cottonmouth snakes are drawn to water-something most homes have in Florida. Thankfully, most snakes will move out of a lawn after a day or so. Some of these snakes like to live in the water, adding to the list of semi-aquatic animals that can become problematic. Other water-loving pests include beavers, otters, and muskrats. Nutria, another semi-aquatic rodent, are another example of a non-native species moving in and making itself at home. One animal people don't think much about when they think of Florida is the armadillo. This little creature is not just a problem for the south central states. Florida has armadillos, too, probably more per area than any other state, because they thrive in FL's sandy soil, and they will cause just as much damage in Florida as any other state. They keep several burrows, and dig up lawns as they search for worms and grubs. Due to the variety of landscapes in this state, Florida also has some large land predators. The Florida panther, an endangered species, is not usually a nuisance animal. It is rarely spotted. What the panther lacks in pest-ability, the black bear makes up for. The surge of tourists into the state has made black bears bold about raiding garbage cans and invading campgrounds. However, black bear attacks on people are rare.    Fort Lauderdale Raccoons: This masked animal is fairly common in Fort Lauderdale, FL. They frequently raid trash cans and steal pet food. They also often choose to live in the attic or chimney of your home. One of Florida's beautiful animals, but often a nuisance. We offer Fort Lauderdale raccoon removal.   Fort Lauderdale Squirrels: Squirrels are often a pest in Fort Lauderdale. They love to live in an attic, and will chew on wood or electrical wires. They are agile creatures, and live throughout the state of Florida. Call TruTech, Inc. if you need squirrel removal in Fort Lauderdal

What is the US state capital of South Carolina?

South Carolina - U.S. States - HISTORY.com South Carolina A+E Networks Introduction Settled by the English in 1670, South Carolina became the eighth state to ratify the U.S. constitution in 1788.Itsearly economy was largely agricultural, benefitting from thearea’s fertile soil,andplantation farmersrelied on theslave trade for cheap labor to maximize their profits. By 1730,people of African descent made up two thirds of the colony’spopulation. South Carolinabecame the first state to secede from the union in 1861, and was the site of the first shots of the Civil War–the shellingof the federally heldFort Sumter by Confederate troops on April 12, 1861. Today, South Carolina coastline near Myrtle Beach has developed into one of the premiere resort destinations on the East Coast, and has over 100 golf courses. Famous South Carolinians include musicians James Brown, Chubby Checker and Dizzy Gillespie, novelist Pat Conroy, boxer Joe Frazier, tennis champion Althea Gibson, politician Jesse Jackson and long-serving U.S. Senator Strom Thurmond. Date of Statehood: May 23, 1788 Capital: Columbia Motto: Dum Spiro Spero (While I Breathe, I Hope) Tree: Palmetto Bird: Carolina Wren Interesting Facts Charleston welcomed a shipment of golf balls and clubs from Scotland as early as 1743. On September 29, 1786, the South Carolina Golf Club was formed and, within the same year, America’s first golf course was established on Harleston Green. In 2011, there were more than 350 golf courses within the state of South Carolina. After capturing Columbia on February 17, 1865, Union soldiers under General William Tecumseh Sherman burned and destroyed more than two-thirds of the city. Due to scarce funding following the war, the new State House was not rebuilt until 1903. On November 2, 1954, former governor Strom Thurmond became the first person to be elected to the U.S. Senate as a write-in candidate, winning 63 percent of the vote. Thurmond served the state of South Carolina as senator for 47 years, five months and eight days. In 2000, the Confederate flag was removed from the dome on top of the State House and placed on the grounds near the Confederate Soldier Monument in response to a NAACP boycott of the state and protests over its legacy. More than 10 years later, the flag’s location continues to be the subject of ongoing controversy. The only commercial tea plantation in the contiguous 48 states is on Wadmalaw Island, near Charleston, South Carolina. The palmetto tree has been an important icon of South Carolina since the American Revolutionary War. When the British attacked a fort on Sullivan’s Island, near Charleston, the cannonballs bounced off the spongy palmetto logs used to build the exterior wall. Tags

What is the currency of Turkey?

TRY - Turkish Lira rates, news, and tools TRY - Turkish Lira Turkey, Lira The Turkish Lira is the currency of Turkey. Our currency rankings show that the most popular Turkey Lira exchange rate is the TRY to EUR rate . The currency code for Lira is TRY, and the currency symbol is . Below, you'll find Turkish Lira rates and a currency converter. You can also subscribe to our currency newsletters with daily rates and analysis, read the XE Currency Blog , or take TRY rates on the go with our XE Currency Apps and website.

Sebastiano Carezo is credited with inventing which Spanish dance in 1780?

Sebastiano Carezo - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia I Live my life to the Fullest!!! coz you know you only get one !!! Sebastiano Carezo Occupation  ballet dancer Name  Sebastiano Carezo Sebastiano Carezo, also known as Sebastian Cerezo, is a Spanish dancer credited with inventing the Spanish dance Bolero in 1780. He is from Cadiz, Spain.

Who was the first US President to appear on colour television?

The Development of Color Television By Mary Bellis Updated August 16, 2016. Color television history goes back to 1904, when a German patent contained the earliest recorded proposal for a color television system. And in 1925, Vladimir K.  Zworykin , a Russian inventor, filed a patent disclosure for an all-electronic color television system. Both of these systems were not successful, however, they were the first for color television. Color Televisions and RCA Between 1946 and 1950 the research staff of RCA Laboratories invented the world's first electronic, monochrome compatible, color television system. A successful color television system began commercial broadcasting, first authorized by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on December 17, 1953, based on a system designed by RCA. In 1940, prior to RCA, CBS researchers led by Peter Goldmark invented a mechanical color television system based on the 1928 designs of John Logie Baird. The FCC authorized CBS's color television technology as the national standard in October of 1950, despite the fact that the system was bulky, flickered, and was not compatible with earlier black-and-white sets. RCA sued to stop the public broadcasting of CBS-based systems. CBS had begun color broadcasting on five east coast stations in June of 1951. However, at that time 10.5 million black-and-white televisions (half RCA sets) had been sold to the public and very few color sets. Color television production was halted during the Korean war, with that and the lawsuits, and the sluggish sales, the CBS system failed. Those factors provided RCA with the time to design a better color television, which they based on the 1947 patent application of Alfred Schroeder, for a shadow mask CRT. Their system passed FCC approval in late 1953 and sales of RCA color televisions began in 1954. The Story of Color Television Early color telecasts could be preserved only on the black-and-white kinescope process introduced in 1947. But in September 1956, NBC began using color film to time-delay and preserve some of its live color telecasts. A company called Ampex made a color videotape recorder in 1958, which NBC used to tape An Evening With Fred Astaire, the oldest surviving network color videotape. And in 1958, President Dwight D. Eisenhower visited the an NBC station in Washington, D.C. and gave a speech dicussing the new technology's merits. His speech was recorded in color, and a copy of this videotape was given to the Library of Congress. NBC made the first coast-to-coast color broadcast when it telecast the Tournament of Roses Parade on January 1, 1954. But it was the premier of Walt Disney's Wonderful World of Color in September 1961, that created a turning point, persuading consumers to go out and purchase color televisions.  Television broadcasting stations and networks in most parts of the world upgraded from black-and-white TVs to color transmission in the 1960s and 1970s. By 1979, even the last of these had converted to color and by the early 1980s, black-and-white sets were mostly small portable sets or those used as video monitor screens in lower-cost consumer equipment. By the late 1980s, even these areas switched to color sets.

In 1963, in which country did operatic tenor Luciano Pavarotti make his first appearance outside Italy?

Luciano Pavarotti - Biography Luciano Pavarotti, Italian (1935 - 2007) Luciano Pavarotti, Cavaliere di Gran Croce OMRI (Italian pronunciation: [luˈtʃano pavaˈrɔtti]; 12 October 1935 – 6 September 2007) was an Italian operatic tenor who also crossed over into popular music, eventually becoming one of the most commercially successful tenors of all time. He made numerous recordings of complete operas and individual arias, gaining worldwide fame for the brilliance and beauty of his tone—especially into the upper register—and eventually established himself as one of the finest tenors of the 20th century. As one of the Three Tenors, Pavarotti became well known for his televised concerts and media appearances. From the beginning of his professional career as a tenor in 1961 in Italy to his final performance of "Nessun dorma" at the 2006 Winter Olympics in Turin, Pavarotti was at his best in bel canto operas, pre-Aida Verdi roles, and Puccini works such as La bohème, Tosca, and Madama Butterfly. Pavarotti was also noted for his charity work on behalf of refugees and the Red Cross, amongst others. He died from pancreatic cancer on 6 September 2007. Luciano Pavarotti was born in 1935 on the outskirts of Modena in Northern Italy, the son of Fernando Pavarotti, a baker and amateur tenor, and Adele Venturi, a cigar factory worker. Although he spoke fondly of his childhood, the family had little money; its four members were crowded into a two-room apartment. According to Pavarotti, his father had a fine tenor voice but rejected the possibility of a singing career because of nervousness. World War II forced the family out of the city in 1943. For the following year they rented a single room from a farmer in the neighbouring countryside, where the young Pavarotti developed an interest in farming. After abandoning the dream of becoming a football goalkeeper, Pavarotti spent seven years in vocal training. Pavarotti's earliest musical influences were his father's recordings, most of them featuring the popular tenors of the day – Beniamino Gigli, Giovanni Martinelli, Tito Schipa, and Enrico Caruso. Pavarotti's favourite tenor and idol was Giuseppe Di Stefano and he was also deeply influenced by Mario Lanza, saying: "In my teens I used to go to Mario Lanza movies and then come home and imitate him in the mirror". At around the age of nine he began singing with his father in a small local church choir. After what appears to have been a normal childhood with a typical interest in sports—in Pavarotti's case football above all, he graduated from the Scuola Magistrale and faced the dilemma of a career choice. He was interested in pursuing a career as a professional football goalkeeper, but his mother convinced him to train as a teacher. He subsequently taught in an elementary school for two years but finally allowed his interest in music to win out. Recognising the risk involved, his father gave his consent only reluctantly. Pavarotti began the serious study of music in 1954 at the age of 19 with Arrigo Pola, a respected teacher and professional tenor in Modena who offered to teach him without remuneration. According to conductor Richard Bonynge, Pavarotti never learned to read music. In 1955, he experienced his first singing success when he was a member of the Corale Rossini, a male voice choir from Modena that also included his father, which won first prize at the International Eisteddfod in Llangollen, Wales. He later said that this was the most important experience of his life, and that it inspired him to become a professional singer. At about this time Pavarotti first met Adua Veroni. They married in 1961. When his teacher Arrigo Pola moved to Japan, Pavarotti became a student of Ettore Campogalliani, who at that time was also teaching Pavarotti's childhood friend, Mirella Freni, whose mother worked with Luciano's mother in the cigar factory. Like Pavarotti, Freni was destined to operatic greatness; they were to share the stage many times and make memorable recordings together. During his years of musical study, Pavarotti held part-time jobs

What is the name of Mrs Pumphrey’s dog in the television series ‘All Creatures Great and Small’?

James Herriot's Animal Stories by James Herriot — Reviews, Discussion, Bookclubs, Lists Shelves: books-i-own , animals , 2012-bookshelf , non-fiction , books-darren-bought-me This was the third book that I read for my read-a-thon last weekend in the Goodreads group You'll love this one...!! A book club & more and it was by far my favourite read of the read-a-thon. Last year around this time I read my first James Herriot book and I've loved his writing ever since. In this short book James Herriot told some old stories as well as some new ones. I really enjoyed reading the stories I've already read about some of the animals Tricki Woo in particular I think that sto This was the third book that I read for my read-a-thon last weekend in the Goodreads group You'll love this one...!! A book club & more and it was by far my favourite read of the read-a-thon. Last year around this time I read my first James Herriot book and I've loved his writing ever since. In this short book James Herriot told some old stories as well as some new ones. I really enjoyed reading the stories I've already read about some of the animals Tricki Woo in particular I think that story is probably one of my favourites of his because it's such a cute story.As for the new stories, it was nice to be introduced to new animals because I think each of the different stories about his 4-legged patients is like a little gift. As always James Herriot's writing was a delight. Every time I pick up one of his books I know I will be entertained. His stories about his experiences as a Yorkshire vet are wonderfully heartwarming and charming and they are definitely books I will always turn too when I need a good old fashioned comfort read. I would recommend this book to everyone young or old. I think that this book would be a great read aloud book that both the reader and audience but most of all I think all animal lovers should give James Herriot's books a try because they'll make you appreciate your pets just a wee bit more. Plus this book and all the others I've read by him are quick reads and in my opinion are meant to be read on a day where snuggling up with a good book, a hot beverage and your pets is the only thing you want to do. I can't wait to read my next James Herriot book. Hopefully I can get to one before Christmas which by the way his books would make the perfect Christmas gift for! ...more Shelves: tear-jerkers , classics This review is for all the Harriot books I read. I first read All Creatures Great and Small in high school. I was intimidated at first because well, it starts out with the birth of a calf. I didn't know if I could continue on (He goes into a lot of detail about that birth!) I finished it, and got an A on the quiz for the book. Then, I decided to read more of his series, because they were just so comical and well written. Unfortunately, I couldn't read those for a grade... just entertainment. I'v This review is for all the Harriot books I read. I first read All Creatures Great and Small in high school. I was intimidated at first because well, it starts out with the birth of a calf. I didn't know if I could continue on (He goes into a lot of detail about that birth!) I finished it, and got an A on the quiz for the book. Then, I decided to read more of his series, because they were just so comical and well written. Unfortunately, I couldn't read those for a grade... just entertainment. I've read some of these stories to my children when they were young. They fell in love with the animals as well. I highly recommend this book, and all the other Harriot books for everyone. ...more Aug 17, 2014 Kalen rated it really liked it I received this book on Christmas 2000 but I don't think I ever read it. I had read other James Herriot books but I don't remember any of these stories. Herriot has a way of writing which makes inserting his hand into the birth canal of an animal to extract her offspring sound pleasant and almost whimsically romantic. He does a wonderful job at painting a screen an landscape where you can truly envision the surroundings wh

Which video game series follows the adventures of Sackboy?

SACKBOY.EXE! | Little Big Planet 3 CREEPYPASTA Multiplayer (13) - YouRepeat Add our chrome extension to repeat YouTube videos at the click of a button SACKBOY.EXE! | Little Big Planet 3 CREEPYPASTA Multiplayer (13) Choose your time range using the slider. Start: Use this link to share your repeat GIF Creation Settings Separate tags with commas or press enter (max 5 tags) Quick GIF Create Derpy Snowman & Bomb Survival! | Little Big Planet 3 Multiplayer (20) LittleBigPlanet LittleBigPlanet, commonly abbreviated LBP, is a puzzle platform video game series created by Media Molecule and published by Sony Computer Entertainment on multiple PlayStation platforms. The series follows the adventures of Sackboy and has a large emphasis on gameplay rather than being story-driven. All of the games in the series put a strong emphasis on user-generated content and are based on the series' tagline "Play, Create, Share". The tagline represents the three core elements of the series; Playing alone or with others online or on the same console, creating new content using the in-game creation tools and sharing creations and discoveries online with other players. Tarsier Studios, Fireproof Studios and Supermassive Games also contribute to the development of the PlayStation 3 games, creating in-game assets including costumes, backgrounds and stickers. The series comprises five games across three gaming platforms. The series was launched in 2008 with the PlayStation 3 game, LittleBigPlanet which was followed in 2009 by a PlayStation Portable version of the same name initially developed by SCE Studio Liverpool but later handed to SCE Cambridge Studio. The sequel to the PlayStation 3 version, LittleBigPlanet 2, was released in January 2011 alongside a smaller spin-off title called Sackboy's Prehistoric Moves. A PlayStation Vita game was developed by Tarsier Studios and Double Eleven, released in September 2012. The games are all published by Sony Computer Entertainment Europe.

Which is the largest city in Canada by population?

Canada Population (2016) - World Population Review World Population Review Canada Population 2016 [[getCurrentPopulation()]] In 2016, Canada has an estimated population of 36.04 million, which ranks 38th in the world. Canada is the world's second-largest country by total area and the largest North American country. Canada extends from the Pacific to the Atlantic and north to the Arctic Ocean. The United States-Canadian border is the longest land border in the world. Canada's most recent census was conducted in 2016, but the official results will not be released until early 2017. Prior to 2016, the last census was completed in Canada on May 10 2011. Preliminary figures released on 8 February 2012 showed that the officially recorded population of Canada was 33,476,688. Canada is one of the most sparsely populated countries in the world, with much of its land inhospitable. The country's population density is under 4 people per square kilometer, which ranks 228th in the world. Rapid Population Growth As you can see from the chart below, Canada's population has tripled since the 1940s, growing from 11 million at the time of the second world war to over 36 million today. Population growth has been fairly consistent over the past fifty years and shows no sign of slowing. Between the last census in 2006 and 2011, the number of people in Canada increased by an impressive 5.9%. Current estimates show that the population has increased an addition 7.5% since 2011. Canada's growth is fueled largely by immigration. In fact, relative to its size, Canada is the largest importer of human capital in the Group of Eight, attracting even more immigrants per capita than the USA. Natural population growth, by contrast, accounts for only around one-tenth of Canada's overall population increase each year. Worldwide, Canada is 9th in crude net migration rate. Given the large geographical area of Canada and its relative affluence, it is likely that its population will continue to grow rapidly for decades to come, leading some to speculate as to what a Canada of 100 million people might look like, and whether increased population combined with unrivaled access to natural resources would make Canada a global superpower. Canada's Population by Province and Territory The census results also show the population of each Canadian province and territory. More than half of Canadians live in just two provinces; Ontario, where one in three Canadians live, and Quebec where almost a quarter of Canadians live. The combined population of Canada's three territories (Northwest, Yukon and Nunavut) is less than the population of Canada's smallest province (Prince Edward Island). Province/Territory 0.1% Largest Cities in Canada The largest city in Canada by population is Toronto, home to 2,615,060 people at the time of the 2011 census, and an estimated 2.8 million in 2016. The wider Toronto metropolitan area is over twice as populous, containing around 6 million people in total. Canada's second largest city is Montreal in Quebec, where 1,649,519 people live, followed in third place by Calgary in Alberta with 1,096,833. Calgary is growing at almost twice the Canadian average, so if current trends continue it will no doubt overtake Montreal in the future. Ottawa is Canada's fourth largest city – 883,391 people live in the capital city. The fastest growing large city between 2006 and 2011 was Brampton, Ontario. In the 5 year period, the city grew by nearly 21% en route to surpassing 500,000 residents. Montreal is the slowest growing major city in Canada, with growth of just 1.8% from 2006 to 2011. By comparison, Canada itself grew by 5.9% during the 5 year period. Canada Population Density As you can see from the map, the majority of Canadians live in a narrow Southern belt along the border with the United States. There are two main reasons for this. The first, and most important, is that the most hospitable part of Canadian territory is in the south. Summers are warm and winters are not too harsh, making the area suitable for agriculture. The second reason is the maj

In June 1988, which British jockey was stripped of his OBE after he was jailed for tax evasion?

Britain and the World 1988 Australia's bicentennial anniversary-parade of tall ships in Sydney Harbour  Feb17 Lieutenant Colonel William Higgins, an American officer serving with a United Nations truce monitoring group, was kidnapped in southern Lebanon (he was later slain by his captors). Feb21 The grave of Boadicea, the warrior queen who fought the Romans almost 2,000 years ago, was located by archaeologists under Platform 8 at King's Cross railway station. Feb23 The fifteenth Winter Olympic Games opened in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Feb25 Sinner and US TV evangelist Jimmy Swaggart is suspended by the elders of the church for his descent into immorality Feb29 Nazi document implicates Kurt Waldheim in WW II deportations. He is also accused of criminal involvement in the execution of seven British Commandos  Mar6 Three IRA terrorists were shot dead by SAS men in Gibraltar. The circumstances surrounding their deaths formed the basis of a controversial TV documentary "Death On The Rock" Mar11 The one pound note (introduced 12th March 1797) ceased to be legal tender, and was replaced by the pound coin. Apr4 The ITV soap opera Crossroads ended after 24 years and 4510 episodes Apr10 The world's longest double-decker bridge opened to traffic,carrying cars and trains. The 7-9 mile long 'Great Seto Bridge' crossed the Inland Sea and liked the islands of Honshu and Shikoku. It had taken 10 years to build and cost �4.9 billion. Apr16 PLO military chief Khalil Wazir (Abu Jihad) is gunned down by Israeli commandos in Tunisia.  Apr18 Israeli court convicted John Demjanjuk of Nazi war crimes, saying he was the gas chamber operator "Ivan The Terrible" at the Treblinka death camp in World War 11 May15 Soviet troops began leaving Afghanistan after eight years of occupation Jun2 In Canberra, the High Court unanimously rejected Britain's bid to ban further publication in Australia of the "Spycatcher" memoirs of former secret agent Peter Wright. Jun6 The Queen stripped imprisoned jockey Lester Piggott of his OBE. He was jailed earlier for repeated tax evasion Jul3 American warship Vincennes shot down an Iran Airbus A300 over the Gulf in the last weeks of the Iran-Iraq war, killing all 290 aboard. Jul6 167 men die in an explosion on the Piper Alpha oil rig in the North Sea. Aug19 Iran-Iraq begin a cease-fire in their eight year-old war  Oct19 British government banned broadcast interviews with groups which expressed support for violence in Northern Ireland, provoking opposition charges it was handing a propaganda coup to the outlawed Irish Republican Army. Nov8 George Bush (Republican) beats Mike Dukakis (Democrat) for Presidency of the USA Dec1 Benazir Bhutto named first female Prime Minister of a Moslem country (Pakistan)  Dec6

Which country hosted the 1988 Summer Olympic Games?

1988 Seoul Summer Games | Olympics at Sports-Reference.com 1988 Seoul Summer Games Host City: Seoul, South Korea (September 17, 1988 to October 2, 1988) Opening Ceremony: September 17, 1988 (opened by President Roh Tae-Woo) Lighter of the Olympic Flame: Won-Tak Kim Taker of the Olympic Oath: Heo Jae , Son Mi-Na (athlete) Closing Ceremony: October 2, 1988 Events: 237 in 27 sports Participants: 8,453 (6,249 men and 2,202 women) from 159 countries Youngest Participant:   Nádia Cruz (13 years, 74 days) Oldest Participant:   Durward Knowles (70 years, 323 days) Most Medals (Athlete): Soviet Union (132 medals) Overview In late September 1981, when the IOC awarded the 1988 Olympics to Seoul, the Olympic world was stunned. The choice was highly controversial as many prominent nations in the Olympic Movement, notably the Soviet Bloc nations, did not have diplomatic relations with the Seoul government. After the political problems that had marred the last few Olympics, there was widespread concern that another boycott would ensue because of this. » Click to show/hide rest of overview The problem became more complicated in July 1985 when DPR (North) Korea demanded that it be allowed to co-host the Games with the Republic of Korea. Over the next three years the IOC negotiated with North Korea and offered to allow it to stage several events. However, no IOC concession was ever enough for the North, who wanted equal co-host status and an equal number of events. They demanded this despite the fact that the Games were close at hand and they had no possible hope of building the necessary facilities in time. When the IOC would not concede further to the North's demands, North Korea announced that it would definitely boycott the Seoul Olympics. By then, however, most of the Eastern Bloc countries had agreed to compete in Seoul, making 1988 the first Summer Olympic competition in 12 years between the United States, the Soviet Union and the German Democratic Republic. After the North Korean's final boycott announcement, Cuba and Ethiopia also announced that they would not attend the Olympics, out of solidarity with North Korea. Nicaragua, Albania, and the Seychelles also did not attend the Olympics, though their reasons were less clear and may not have been directly related to any boycott. But the Seoul Games went on and saw the largest participation in Olympics history. There were more nations and more countries represented than ever before. The Games themselves were excellent and very well run. Controversies and political intrusions, unlike the Games of the last 20 years, were relatively few and comparatively minor. Three swimmers and one female track & field athlete dominated the sporting events. In the pool, the GDR's [Kristin Otto] broke all sorts of records by winning six gold medals. It was an unmatched performance by a woman at the Olympics. Her only rival for swimming supremacy was America's [Janet Evans] who won three gold medals. But they never raced each other, as Otto was a sprinter and Evans a distance swimmer. On the men's side of the pool, [Matt Biondi] was attempting to equal [Mark Spitz]'s record of seven gold medals. He failed in his first two events, taking a silver and a bronze. However, he then won gold in his last five events, to equal Spitz's haul of seven medals, though they had a bit less lustre. On the track, the world was stunned by the performances of [Florence Griffith Joyner]. A solid world-class sprinter for a decade, she had re-dedicated herself in 1988 and had shattered records at the American Olympic Trials. At the Olympics she won the [100] and [200], setting world records in the 200 finals. In the 100, she posted a time that was wind-aided, but was otherwise the fastest time ever recorded. She then helped the American women win a gold medal in the [4×100 relay]. Finally, she was asked by the American coaches to run anchor in the [4×400 relay]. She did so, and narrowly missed catching the Soviet's [Olha Bryzhina], as the Americans won a silver medal. Her total haul was three gold me

Who succeeded Ronald Reagan as President of the US?

Ronald Reagan Biography | Ronald Reagan.com | Free Reagan Mail | Reagan Email | Ronald Reagan Email   About Ronald Reagan Ronald Wilson Reagan was the 40th President of the United States. He is widely considered one of the most popular, influential and successful chief executives in American history. President Reagan is most commonly remembered as the man who defeated Soviet communism and won the Cold War. He is also credited with reviving the national Republican Party during the difficult post-Watergate era, serving as the leader of the modern conservative movement and revitalizing the nation's economy through a series of tax cuts. Ronald Reagan was born in Tampico, Illinois on February 6, 1911 and passed away on June 5, 2004. He served as President from 1981-1989. His running mate and Vice President for both of his four-year terms was George Herbert Walker Bush, who succeeded Reagan and served as America's 41st President. Reagan defeated the 39th President, Jimmy Carter, in 1980, and former Vice President Walter Mondale in 1984. Reagan was married to actress Jane Wyman for seven years, from 1941-1948. They had two children, Michael and Maureen. The coupled was divorced and Reagan later married actress Nancy Davis in 1952. Ron and Nancy also had two children, Patricia and Ron, Jr. Ronald Reagan worked as a sports radio announcer and studied at Eureka College prior to moving to Hollywood, California in 1937. Reagan was a successful actor, starring in dozens of films and even becoming President of the Screen Actors Guild. Democrat Reagan became a spokesman for General Electric and hosted its national television program for eight years. Reagan campaigned for U.S. Senator Barry Goldwater for President in 1964, delivering a historic address warning of the evils of socialism that received a lot of national attention. The speech is still considered to be one of the greatest and most important political addresses in the nation's history. Ronald Reagan subsequently switched his party affiliation to Republican and ran for Governor of California. He won a spirited campaign and went on to serve two terms as a right-of-center governor. Though less than a right-winger in office, his crack down on leftist protesters gained him the respect of conservative leaders across the country and many began discussing the possibility of a Reagan for President effort. In 1974, Republican Richard Nixon became the first president in US history to resign from office. His successor, Gerald Ford, angered conservatives by implementing wage and price controls and appointing Goldwater rival Nelson Rockefeller as Vice President of the United States. Ford polled poorly against prospective Democratic challengers. The Reagan for President movement suddenly took on a life of its own. Ronald Reagan announced his intention to seek the Republican presidential nomination and to unseat Gerald Ford. The GOP became badly fractured and President Ford won all of the early states in the nomination process as the Reagan for President movement appeared doomed to fail. But the tide turned and Reagan won key victories in North Carolina, Texas and California, sweeping larger states and catching up in the national delegate count. Republicans gathered in the summer of 1976 for a fiercely divided convention in Kansas City and the Reagan delegates were very vocal. Reagan forces tried a series of parliamentary moves such as a vote to release all pledged delegates (allowing them to vote their consciences) and forcing presidential candidates to announce their support of a running mate prior to the vote for the presidential nomination. By a narrow margin, Ford delegates outpolled their opponents and Ford went on to win the nomination. But Reagan's speech was the highlight of the convention, leaving a general feeling in the room among many delegates on both sides that they had just nominated the wrong candidate. Jimmy Carter defeated Gerald Ford in the 1976 general election. Conservatives wasted no time in beginning a "draft Reagan" movement for 1980. Reagan stayed in the public eye

In December 1989 which Romanian dictator and his wife were executed after being found guilty for crimes against humanity?

BBC ON THIS DAY | 25 | 1989: Romania's 'first couple' executed About This Site | Text Only 1989: Romania's 'first couple' executed Deposed Romanian president Nicolae Ceausescu and his wife Elena have been shot by a firing squad after a secret military tribunal found them both guilty of crimes against the state. They were charged and convicted of genocide and undermining the national economy among a series of other offences, officials said. News of their death was announced to the people of Romania on national television amid reports the couple had been found smuggling large amounts of money out of the country. A stunned reaction from the public gave way to scenes of delight and a public outpouring on the streets to celebrate. But there was some unrest from troops who supported the former leader. The deaths end the dictator's 24 years as communist party leader - 21 of them as Romania's president - during which he suppressed all opposition using brutal force. The National Salvation Front is now running Romania, and America and the Soviet Union have recognised the new government. But the White House said it was "regrettable" the trial had not been held in public. Christmas celebrated The new government has pledged democracy will replace the tyranny of Ceausescu's rule and promised to allow free speech, free thought and free enterprise in Romania. Party leaders called on the West to aid and support its new reform programme. The executions come after 10 tumultuous days of violence and an upsurge of mass protests against Ceausescu's regime. Demonstrations began in the western city of Timisoara against the harassment of a dissident ethnic-Hungarian priest, Laszlo Tokes. It led to protests about a lack of basic supplies such as bread but the backlash from Ceausescu's armed forces led to accusations many people were massacred. Demonstrators stormed Ceausescu's palace and he and his wife tried to flee Bucharest but they were captured by military forces who had turned against them.

Which classic arcade game was released in Japan on 22nd May 1980?

This Day in Video Game History – May 22nd, 1980 – Pac-Man Arcade Game Released in Japan | Pony Producer's Positively Pony Pony Producer's Positively Pony A trek through MLP:FiM, as well as other entertainment or news subjects! Menu Leave a reply The concept was simple—eat the pellets, avoid the ghosts, clear the level. But, this simple concept propelled an arcade game that launched on this day in history to be one of the most successful games of all-time. Pac-Man, or as it was originally known in Japan, Puck-Man, was released by Namco in its home country on May 22nd, 1980 to arcades. The player controlled the titular character through a maze, avoiding a quartet of ghosts. The goal—eat all of the pellets in the maze while not being touched by the ghost. Power pellets, placed in corners of the stage, allowed players to “eat” the ghosts and help to achieve the goal. Pac-Man, or as it was originally known in Japan, Puck-Man, was released by Namco in its home country on May 22nd, 1980 to arcades. (Courtesy: Namco / Midway) The game was historic for many reasons: the first maze game, one of the first games with cutscenes, the first use of a mascot character for games, one of the first games to appeal to large number of women, and even the first game to use power-ups! Initially not expected to see much success, Pac-Man exploded in popularity when it was released in the United States later in the year of 1980. Numerous sequels would come out, as well as animated series and even a song called Pac-Man Fever that made it to number nine on the Billboard Music Charts! Share this:

English musician Ian Curtis, who died on 18th May 1980, was best known as lead singer of which post-punk band?

Ian Curtis ( of Touching from a distance) Ian Kevin Curtis was an English musician and singer-songwriter. He is best known as the lead singer and lyricist of the post-punk band Joy Division. Joy Division released its debut album, Unknown Pleasures, in 1979 and recorded its follow-up, Closer, in 1980. Curtis, who suffered from epilepsy and depression, committed suicide on 18 May 1980, on the eve of Joy Division's first North American tour, resulting in the band's dissolution and the subsequent formation of New Order. Curtis was known for his baritone voice, dance style, and songwriting filled with imagery of desolation, emptiness and alienation. In 1995, Curtis's widow Deborah published Touching from a Distance: Ian Curtis and Joy Division, a biography of the singer. His life and death Ian Kevin Curtis was an English musician and singer-songwriter. He is best known as the lead singer and lyricist of the post-punk band Joy Division. Joy Division released its debut album, Unknown Pleasures, in 1979 and recorded its follow-up, Closer, in 1980. Curtis, who suffered from epilepsy and depression, committed suicide on 18 May 1980, on the eve of Joy Division's first North American tour, resulting in the band's dissolution and the subsequent formation of New Order. Curtis was known for his baritone voice, dance style, and songwriting filled with imagery of desolation, emptiness and alienation. In 1995, Curtis's widow Deborah published Touching from a Distance: Ian Curtis and Joy Division, a biography of the singer. His life and death have been dramatised in the films 24 Hour Party People (2002) and Control (2007). ...more

In November 1986, who won their first world boxing title by defeating Trevor Berbick in Las Vegas?

Articles about Trevor Berbick - tribunedigital-sunsentinel Mickey Mas September 7, 1994 You sit on a dirty Miami curb beside Mickey Rourke and search his handsome face for the man he is made out to be. You prefer the uneasy company of scoundrels to the predictable politically correct. Still, there are parts of him you cannot embrace. You know, for example, that on Thursday, the same day he is to box in Davie, lawyers will represent him in New York on a charge that he beat his former wife, Carrie Otis. You know he had some success with movies, starred in 91/2 Weeks, The Pope of Greenwich Village, Diner, Barfly, etc. Yet he has lately been estranged from Hollywood. Advertisement Heavyweight Resident Gets Miramar Honors By David Wallace, Staff Writer, April 13, 1986 One of the city`s most powerful citizens was given a key to the city at Monday`s City Commission meeting. Trevor Berbick doesn`t need political clout or tons of money to be a heavyweight. He`s got the muscle to get his point across the first time. Berbick, who lives in Country Club Ranches, is the new World Boxing Council heavyweight champion. He won the title Saturday after defeating Pinklon Thomas in Las Vegas. The WBC crown is the latest in a long list of heavyweight titles Berbick has won. He is the United States Boxing Association champion and has also held Canadian, British Commonwealth and Continental America`s heavyweight titles during his pro boxing career. NEWS Berbick Gets 30 Months Staff reports, July 23, 1992 Former boxer Trevor Berbick on Wednesday was sentenced to spend 30 months in prison and pay a $95,000 fine after pleading guilty to mortgage fraud and violating his parole. Broward Circuit Judge Mark Speiser gave the former heavyweight champ the prison term for the probation violation. Berbick will serve it concurrently with the four-year term he is already serving on a Miami rape charge. For the mortgage fraud, Berbick agreed to pay the fine and extend his probation by six years after his release on the rape and other charges. NEWS Judge Ordered Off Case Racial Bias Alleged During Divorce Trial By LARRY KELLER, Staff Writer, March 16, 1991 An appeals court has removed Broward Circuit Judge James M. Reasbeck from the divorce case of former heavyweight boxing champion Trevor Berbick after Berbick`s wife complained that the judge made racially biased remarks. The Berbicks are black; Reasbeck is white. The 4th District Court of Appeal concluded on Wednesday that Nadine Berbick`s "allegations are sufficient to support her motion for disqualification." "I don`t have anything to say," Reasbeck said of the ruling. Nadine Berbick filed for divorce from her husband on Oct. 1. She complained that at a November hearing in Reasbeck`s chambers, Reasbeck commented that if she and her husband didn`t reconcile, she would be "back in the ghetto like the rest of them." NEWS Ex-boxing Champ Gets 4-year Term Berbick Sentenced In Rape Of Baby Sitter By LUISA YANEZ, Miami Bureau, May 16, 1992 MIAMI -- Former heavyweight boxing champ Trevor Berbick was hit on Friday with a four-year prison sentence for raping his children`s baby sitter. Berbick, 39, is the second heavyweight fighter this year to be convicted of rape and sentenced to prison. Mike Tyson, who took the heavyweight title from Berbick in 1986, was convicted of rape in March and sentenced to six years in prison. Dade County Circuit Judge Thomas Wilson had postponed the sentencing twice before because of Berbick`s courtroom outbursts. SPORTS Ex-champ Berbick Arrested Boxer Charged With Raping Baby Sitter By TREVOR JENSEN, Staff Writer, June 19, 1991 Former heavyweight boxing champion Trevor Berbick was arrested at his Miramar home Tuesday on charges that he raped his children`s baby sitter. Miami police obtained a warrant for Berbick`s arrest after DNA tests of blood, saliva and semen tended to indicate that Berbick had had sex with the babysitter. On Oct. 30, Berbick came to her Bayshore Drive home in Miami to pay her for baby-sitting, police said. The alleged assault took place in the 26-y

Who was elected leader of the British Social Democratic Party in July 1982?

No Headline - NYTimes.com No Headline By R.W. APPLE Jr., Special to the New York Times Published: July 3, 1982 LONDON, July 2— Roy Jenkins, the 61-year-old former President of the Common Market, was elected today as the first leader of Britain's new Social Democratic Party. In a mail ballot of 65,000 Social Democrats, three-quarters of whom cast votes, Mr. Jenkins defeated Dr. David Owen, his only rival, by a narrower margin than expected - 26,256 to 20,864. Dr. Owen's vigorous performance as the party spokesman during the Falkland crisis apparently won him the backing of many previously undecided members. With Mr. Jenkins as leader, the new party is expected to move rapidly toward a closer alliance with the Liberal Party, whose leader, David Steel, has said he would be willing to serve under Mr. Jenkins if the alliance won the next general election and Mr. Jenkins became Prime Minister. Mr. Steel, who is 44, and Dr. Owen, who turned 44 today, are seen as eventual rivals, and an Owen victory could have created friction. Mr. Jenkins's triumph also apparently presages a relatively moderate course for the Social Democrats. Although he left the Labor Party because he thought its policies too extreme on such issues as disarmament and European unity, Dr. Owen still considers himself a radical and sought to cast the new party in a radical image. Falkland War Hurt Party The Falkland crisis brought to an end a string of by-election victories for the new party, which was started 18 months ago after a meeting at Dr. Owen's riverside house in the run-down Limehouse section of London's East End. The founding members - known as the Gang of Four - were Mr. Jenkins, Dr. Owen, Shirley Williams and William Rodgers, all former Labor Cabinet ministers. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's successful prosecution of the war won her new popularity, and the flood of war news denied the Social Democrats the publicity that any new party needs. In quick succession, the party fared badly in local elections and in parliamentary by-elections in the London suburbs and in a Scottish constituency. Meanwhile, Mr. Jenkins, who won a key by-election in the Hillhead section of Glasgow this year, disappeared from public view, while Dr. Owen, in speeches in the House of Commons and in almost nightly television appearances, won widespread public acclaim. His experience as Foreign Secretary enabled him to project an image of calm competence. Because Dr. Owen hoped to take votes from the Labor Party, and because Mr. Jenkins appeals principally to members of Mrs. Thatcher's Conservative Party, Labor leaders welcomed Dr. Owen's defeat. A poll published Sunday by The Observer reflected Dr. Owen's heightened visibility, indicating that 47 percent of the electorate preferred Dr. Owen as against 29 percent who backed Mr. Jenkins. But that sentiment was not reflected among Social Democratic voters. Campaign Was Low-Key During the relatively low-key campaign, Dr. Owen accused Mr. Jenkins of resorting to ''the old politics'' by urging the early choice of an alliance leader. In turn, Mr. Jenkins said that Dr. Owen was risking the entire future of the middle-of-the-road coalition. Mrs. Williams supported Dr. Owen, and Mr. Rodgers backed Mr. Jenkins. It remains to be seen how well the rivals can work together in the future, although both promised before the campaign not to indulge in recriminations. They have widely differing personalities - Dr. Owen aggressive and hard-hitting, Mr. Jenkins diffident and avuncular - as well as differing philosophies of politics and party. Mr. Steel moved immediately to calm troubled waters. He said in a statement released shortly after the vote was announced at a crowded news conference this evening: ''I send my warmest congratulations to Roy Jenkins and I look forward to an early meeting with him. David Owen polled extremely well and, especially in these last weeks, he has shown how crucial he will be to any alliance government.'' Mr. Jenkins, whose father was also a Member of Parliament, has been a staunch supporter of the Common Market

On 1st March 1981, which Provisional Irish Republican Army member began a hunger strike for political status in Long Kesh prison, resulting in his death on May 5th?

Republican Hunger Strike 1981 | Belfast Child Republican Hunger Strike 1981 Sunday 1 March 1981 1981 Hunger Strike Began Bobby Sands, then leader of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) in the Maze Prison, refused food and so began a new hungry strike . The choice of the start date was significant because it marked the fifth anniversary of the ending of special category status (1 March 1976). ————————— Bobby Sands and the 1981 Hunger Strike Documentary ————————— The main aim of the new strike was to achieve the reintroduction of political status for Republican prisoners. Edward Daly, then Catholic Bishop of Derry, criticised the decision to begin another hunger strike. Brendan McFarlane     Sands was to lead the hunger strike but it was decided that Brendan McFarlane would take over Sands’ role as leader of the Irish Republican Army (IRA) in the Maze Prison. It later became clear that the IRA leadership outside the prison was not in favour of a new hunger strike following the outcome of the 1980 strike. The main impetus came from the prisoners themselves. The strike was to last until 3 October 1981 and was to see 10 Republican prisoners starve themselves to death in support of their protest. The strike led to a heightening of political tensions in the region. It was also to pave the way for the emergence of Sinn Féin (SF) as a major political force in Northern Ireland. ————————————————————– Margaret Thatcher’s letters to families of hunger strikers released Margaret Thatcher, later Baroness Thatcher, was implacably opposed to the hunger strikers — Secret Government documents also reveal Thatcher’s fears after 1984 Brighton bombing Margaret Thatcher privately expressed regret over the 1981 Irish hunger strike, newly released letters to the families of prisoners show. In the notes the prime minister said she cared “deeply” about those affected by the protest. But she turned down a request for a meeting from two mothers, stating: “I really do not see how such a meeting could help”. The letters are contained within files released today by the National Archives in Kew, south-west London. The files also reveal Thatcher’s fear that she would be targeted again by the IRA after narrowly avoiding assassination in the Brighton bombing of October 12, 1984, and how the attack nearly derailed secret Northern Ireland peace negotiations.   Mrs Thatcher and her cabinet were staying at the Grand Hotel in the city for the Conservative Party conference when they were targeted. The long-delay time bomb, which had been planted four weeks earlier, killed five and injured 31. Afterwards, in a handwritten note to Charles Powell, one of her closest advisors, Mrs Thatcher said: “The bomb has slowed things down and may in the end kill any new initiative because I suspect it will be the first in a series”. Four months earlier, Mrs Thatcher had sought Cabinet approval for a series of secret liaisons with the Republic of Ireland. The negotiations helped lay the ground for the subsequent 1985 Anglo-Irish Agreement but the documents show Mrs Thatcher was reluctant to allow them to continue after the bomb, commenting that she was “very pessimistic” about their outcome in November 1984. She added Britain must avoid the impression of “being bombed into making concession to the Republic”. On the hunger strikes, the files show that Mrs Thatcher urged the sister of one of the prisoners to convince her brother his protest was pointless. Outwardly, Mrs Thatcher was typically unyielding during the crisis, stating there would be no concessions or reform of the prison system until the hunger strike had ended. But in the letter to Sharon McCloskey, Mrs Thatcher said: “I want you to know that despite what is said and written by some people about my attitude to the hunger strike, I very much regret that young men have been prepared to throw away their lives for an objective which – as I have said on many occasions – no responsible Government anywhere could grant, since it could only aid and abet those who advocate and use violence to political ends.” She added: “I can

Which British comedian suffered a heart attack on live television, and soon after died, in April 1984?

Died Onstage : snopes.com Died Onstage Died Onstage A quick romp through a list of various deaths that took place either onstage or in front of the cameras. Claim:   Several actors have kicked the bucket in front of an audience. Status:   True. Long part of the canon of contemporary lore is the tale of an unfortunate actor who expires on stage, his adoring audience unaware of his sudden deceasement because they think his collapse part of the show — while they clap and cheer at the brilliance of his death scene performance, unknown to them he is gasping his last. What follows is a quick romp through a growing list of those who died in the blaze of the footlights or on camera, or who were rumored to have met the Grim Reaper while treading the boards. At least one thespian death actually does match the legend (see if you can find it). Sports figures are not included in this compilation, even though a great many of them have expired while doing their thing as the public watched. Moliere (died 21 February 1673) This French playwright and actor-manager collapsed during the fourth performance of his newly penned Le Malade Imaginaire (The Hypochondriac). Overwhelmed by a coughing fit, he was carried to his home in the Rue de Richelieu, Paris, where he died. Felix Mottl (died 2 July 1911) This Austrian conductor died in Munich at the age of 55 while conducting Act II of Wagner's Tristan and Isolde. Alexander Woolcott (died 23 January 1943) During a radio show (a round table discussion with four others on Hitlerism), Woolcott suffered a heart attack at 7:15 p.m. and died in hospital four hours later. Hundreds of people tuned into the show were unaware anything was amiss. Indeed, listeners reported that the writer, known for his incisive and sometimes stinging comments, seemed to have taken less than his usual part in the broadcast. Johnny Ace (died 25 December 1954) Rhythm and blues recording star Johnny Ace died during a show he was giving in Houston, but did so offstage. During a five minute break, the singer was amusing himself with a game of Russian Roulette (one bullet in the chamber). He lost. Tyrone Power (died 15 November 1958) Tyrone Power suffered a heart attack during the filming of a fencing scene in Solomon and Sheba in Madrid, Spain. He died only minutes after being loaded into an ambulance. Harry Einstein (died 24 November 1958) As famed comedian Parkyakarkus, Harry Einstein expired while performing at a Friars Club roast for Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. He collapsed onto Milton Berle's shoulder. Eduard van Beinum (died 13 April 1959) Chief conductor at the Royal Concertgebouw in Amsterdam, van Beinum was taken ill after rehearsing the first two movements of a Brahms symphony, and died immediately after stepping off the podium aged 58. Leonard Warren (died 4 March 1960) Just after he completed his second-act aria in Verdi's La Forza del Destino (The Force of Destiny) at the New York's Metropolitan Opera, Warren plunged face-forward onto the stage. The curtain was rung down, and it was announced a half hour later the singer had died of a massive stroke. Paul Mantz (died 8 July 1965) This aviation pioneer and legendary movie stunt pilot died in Yuma, Arizona, during the filming of The Flight Of The Phoenix. As three motion picture cameras ground away, his plane hit a small sand dune, overturned and disintegrated. Though semi-retired from stunt work, Mantz was covering for his partner, Frank Tallman, who'd six weeks earlier broken his leg pushing his son's go-cart. Nelson Eddy (died 6 March 1967) This famous actor and singer suffered a fatal stroke while performing onstage at the Doral Country Club in Miami at age 65. He died in hospital the next day. Joseph Keilberth (died 20 July 1968) This 60-year-old conductor died at the National Theatre in Munich while leading Tristan and Isolde. George Ostroska (died January 1970) While playing the lead in Macbeth at the Crawford Livingston Theatre in St. Paul, Minnesota, Ostroska dropped dead of a heart attack at the beginning of the second act. He was 32. David Burns (died Mar

Which British pop group won the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest?

Eurovision Song Contest 1981 | Eurovision Song Contest Show more Eurovision Song Contest 1981 Ireland's capital Dublin hosted the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest after Johnny Logan won the contest in the preceding year with What's Another Year. Bucks Fizz won the 1981 contest for the United Kingdom with the song Making Your Mind Up. For the second time, the Eurovision champion winner, Ireland, was the host for the event which took place in Dublin. In 1981, the total amount of participating countries was 20 once again equalling the record set three years earlier in Paris. Morocco withdrew after their first participation, and Italy decided to stay at home as well because the interest in the country had diminished. Yugoslavia returned to the contest after five years of absence, so did Israel after the county had missed out on one contest. Finally, Cyprus made its Eurovision debut. It was also the first year Egypt's television viewers could follow the contest live on television. The opening sequence of the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest showed 'old Ireland' blending into 'modern Ireland'. The sequence ended with a map of Europe on a globe which span round to reveal the Eurovision logo. About the winner The United Kingdom's entry, Making Your Mind Up, by the group Bucks Fizz won the 1981 contest after a close race with Germany's entry, Johnny Blue, performed by Lena Valaitis. Bucks Fizz was formed especially for the Eurovision Song Contest and created one of the most memorable moments in Eurovision history when the two guys in the group ripped off the skirts of the two girls, revealing a shorter skirt underneath. Bucks Fizz continued their career all over Europe with many hit songs during the 1980s, like The Land Of Make Believe and My Camera Never Lies. Facts & Figures

Which former Gestapo boss was sentenced to life imprisonment in July 1987 for crimes against humanity during World War II

BBC ON THIS DAY | 3 | 1987: Nazi war criminal Klaus Barbie gets life About This Site | Text Only 1987: Nazi war criminal Klaus Barbie gets life The former Gestapo chief in Lyon, Klaus Barbie, has been sentenced to life imprisonment for crimes against humanity. Nine jurors and three judges found Barbie - also known as the Butcher of Lyon - guilty of the 341 separate charges that were brought against him at the court in Lyon. The 73-year-old was accused of deporting 842 people - mainly Jews - to concentration camps in Germany during the Second World War. In one incident 44 children were rounded up from a farmhouse east of Lyon, at Izieu, and sent to their deaths. A total of 373 of the people transported under Barbie's command died. Surviving relatives of the victims filled the courtroom and heard Barbie's last-minute plea of innocence. France can try and shed its own responsibility Defence lawyer, Jacques Verges "Barbie has been promoted to the rank of an expiatory victim, a scapegoat so that France can try and shed its own responsibility", argued defence lawyer, Jacques Verges. Coverage of the trial in France has been exhaustive and crowds of people waited outside the court to hear the judgement. The editor of Le Monde newspaper, Andre Fontaine, said: "It's a time in France where people are more and more conscious of the necessity of knowing something about history and especially about recent history." The man they call the Butcher of Lyon has already been condemned to death twice for his war crimes. Both of these sentences lapsed as Barbie was living under an assumed name in Bolivia. He was found by barrister Serge Klarsfeld in 1972, but it was not until over 10 years later, in 1983, that the Bolivian government agreed to extradite him. Barbie's trial began on 11 May this year with Mr Klarsfeld as chief prosecutor. It took the judges and jury six-and-a-half hours to reach their final verdict after they retired at 0530 BST (0430 GMT) today. France gripped by the trial of the Nazi, Klaus Barbie In Context Born on 25 October 1913 in Germany, Barbie was a member of the Hitler Youth. In 1935 he joined a special branch of the SS. After serving with the German army in the Netherlands he was made chief of Gestapo Department IV in Lyon from 1942 to 1944. There is evidence that he personally tortured prisoners whom he interrogated and he is blamed for 4000 deaths and a further 7,500 deportations during the war. After the war the USA used him for counter-intelligence work (1947-51), for which they later apologised. He died in prison in Lyon on 25 September 1991. Stories From 3 Jul

Which London-based independent airline went bankrupt in February 1982, leaving 6,000 stranded passengers?

Airplane Disasters, Aviation Disasters: Fear of Flying Site Fear of Flying Site Contact Us Do Not Enter If You Are About to Fly The following page is the complete listing from Airplane Disasters, by John Kremer. This file features more than two thousand airplane crashes, near misses, and related accidents organized by date. [Don't read this if you are about to fly! I guarantee that no matter how much you have flown in the past, when you read the entire Airplane Disasters listing, you will think twice before flying again.] For those of you who would rather read about the positive side of air travel, check out the Fun of Flying Site , which features hundreds of historic airplane anniversaries, heroics, and so on. Note: According to the Federal Aviation Administration, during the past decade there have been three times that a year went by without a fatality on a commercial plane. More than 90% of airplane crashes have survivors. More people are killed every year by donkeys than by airplane crashes. Celebrity Air Deaths: http://www.hottimescoolplaces.com/airceleb.htm After World War I, more than 75 percent of U.S. Air Mail pilots died in crashes on the job. The mortality rate was eased only when the Postal Service required the managers who ordered pilots out in bad weather to go along for the ride. � Paul B. Carroll and Chunka Mui, authors, Billion Dollar Lessons January 1 1978: 213 people died when an Air India Boeing 747 crashed and exploded into the sea near Bombay India. The crash was caused by instrument failure. 1991: 34 people were killed when a USAir Boeing 737 crashed on the runway of the Los Angeles, California airport. 1997: A Piper Cherokee clipped a tree and flipped over into a house while trying to land at the Florence, South Carolina airport. Two people on board were able to climb out with few injuries; the other two were seriously injured and hospitalized in critical condition. 1999: In 1998, no passenger died in an accident involving a scheduled U.S. commercial airplane anywhere in the world. The 1998 numbers do not include the September 2nd crash of Swissair Flight 111 off Nova Scotia, which killed 229. While that flight departed from New York bound for Geneva, it did not involve a U.S. carrier. 598 people were killed in general aviation accidents in 1998, including crashes of private and corporate planes. 17 people were also killed in crashes of air taxis. 2007: 12 people out of 102 passengers and crew survived the crash of an Adams Air Boeing 737-400 in the mountains of Sulawesi Island in Indonesia. The plane went down in heavy rain on a flight from Surabya to Manado. January 2 1920: Science fiction writer Isaac Asimov was born on this date. Although he wrote about flying in space and other technological marvels, Asimov himself refused to travel by airplane. Did he know something we don't? 1997: Reno, Nevada, experienced its worst flooding in 40 years, forcing the closing of its casinos, wedding chapels, government offices, the Mustang brothel, and the Reno-Tahoe International Airport. 1997: The pilot and four passengers of a Cessna 210 died when their plane got caught in a snowstorm and crashed into Cuddy Mountain near Council, Idaho. The four passengers were vacationers who had been stranded in McCall, Idaho, because of flooding. 1997: A twin-engine Piper Aerostar crashed into the Great Dismal Swamp shortly after taking off from the Chesapeake, Virginia airport. All four people aboard the plane were killed. 1999: A single-engine Beechcraft Sierra propeller plane crash landed in a cemetery near Republic Airport outside of East Farmingdale, New York. The pilot and passenger were unhurt but a few gravestones were knocked over. January 3 1994: When its engine caught fire, a Baikal Air Tupolev-154 plane crashed near Mamony, Siberia. All 124 people aboard were killed. In addition, a farmer on the ground was killed. 1996: A USAir jet bound for Greensboro, North Carolina, had to make an unscheduled landing in Imperial, Pennsylvania, after the pilot noticed that one of the landing wheels was missing. No on

Which former US pop singer was elected Mayor of Palm Springs, California, in April 1988?

What Happened in 1988? - Like Totally 80s What Happened in 1988? Posted By Pia Sooney on Aug 18, 2007 | 0 comments 1988 was a politically active year with indictments handed down in the Iran-Contra affair, a presidential election in which George HW Bush beats out Michael Dukakis, and the election of Sonny Bono as the new mayor of Palm Springs. To escape the politics and the natural and manmade disasters, people flocked to the movies to see some great cinema. This was the year of Rainman, Coming to America, Die Hard, Beetlejuice, and A Fish Called Wanda. At the Oscars that year, The Last Emperor won an astounding 9 Academy Awards (what!?!). On the music scene, Rick Astley released “Never Gonna Give Up” allowing future generations to Rick Roll (not sure if that goes in the good or bad category), and George Michael convinced us that we had to have “Faith.” We all wished Michael Hutchence was talking to us personally when he sang “Need You Tonight” and Guns N Roses hit it huge with “Sweet Child O’ Mine.” Both Roseanne and The Wonder Years hit the small screen. The Winter Olympics were in Calgary, and the Redskins won Super Bowl XXII. Whatever 1988 brought us both good and bad, we heeded the advice of Bobby McFerrin – Don’t Worry, Be Happy. Jump directly to your area of interest using these links:   History & Politics U.S. Vice President George H.W. Bush and CBS News anchor Dan Rather clash over Bush’s role in the Iran-Contra scandal, during a contentious television interview. Anthony M. Kennedy is appointed to the Supreme Court of the United States. Hustler Magazine v. Falwell: The Supreme Court of the United States sides with Hustler magazine by overturning a lower court decision to award Jerry Falwell $200,000 for defamation. Students at Gallaudet University (school for the advanced education of the deaf and hard-of-hearing) go on strike for the selection of a non deaf university president. Two U.S. Army helicopters collide in Fort Campbell, Kentucky, killing 17 servicemen. Iran-Contra Affair: Lieutenant Colonel Oliver North and Vice Admiral John Poindexter are indicted on charges of conspiracy to defraud the United States. The Last Emperor (directed by Bernardo Bertolucci) wins 9 Oscars. Former pop singer Sonny Bono is elected mayor of Palm Springs, California. The USS Samuel B. Roberts (FFG-58) strikes a naval mine in the Persian Gulf, while deployed on Operation Earnest Will during the Tanker War phase of the Iran-Iraq War. United States Navy forces retaliate for the Roberts mining with Operation Praying Mantis, in a day of strikes against Iranian oil platforms and naval vessels. PEPCON disaster in Henderson, Nevada: A major explosion at an industrial solid-fuel rocket plant causes damage extending up to 10 miles away, including Las Vegas’s McCarran International Airport. Bus disaster near Carrollton, Kentucky: A drunk driver going the wrong way on Interstate 71, hits a converted school bus carrying a church youth group from Radcliff, Kentucky. The resulting fire kills 27, making it tied for 1st in the U.S. for most fatalities involving 2 vehicles to the present day. Ironically, the other 2-vehicle accident involving a bus that also killed 27 occurred in Prestonsburg, KY 30 years prior. A report by U.S. Surgeon General C. Everett Koop states that the addictive properties of nicotine are similar to those of heroin and cocaine. Four workers are asphyxiated at a metal-plating plant in Auburn, Indiana, in the worst confined-space industrial accident in U.S. history (a fifth victim dies 2 days later). The Piper Alpha drilling platform in the North Sea is destroyed by explosions and fires, killing 165 oil workers and 2 rescue mariners. The first reported medical waste on beaches in the Greater New York area (including hypodermic needles and syringes possibly infected with the AIDS virus) washes ashore on Long Island. Subsequent medical waste discoveries on beaches in Coney Island and in Monmouth County, New Jersey force the closure of numerous New York-area beaches in the middle of one of the hottest summers in the American N

How many people are in a curling team?

Curling For Dummies Cheat Sheet - dummies Curling For Dummies Cheat Sheet Curling For Dummies Cheat Sheet Cheat Sheet By Bob Weeks Curling has a rich history with many traditions that continue to this day. Though the origins of curling are unclear, most people regard Scotland as curling’s birthplace. Today, curling is played around the world, largely thanks to its introduction into the Olympics in 1988. Because curling can seem complicated if you don’t know a lot about it, these articles help to explain the basics, from curling terminology and the roles of each position on a team, to how scoring and other elements of the game work, and why curling is such a great sport to play. Curling Match Terminology Curling, probably more than any other sport, has its own unique terminology (like hurry hard and burning a rock, among others). Here are the key curling words and phrases you need to know to blend in at your next bonspiel: Blank end: An end where no points are scored. Bonspiel: A tournament in which curlers compete. Burning a rock: A rules infraction that happens when a player touches a stone as it’s traveling down the sheet. Button: The very center of the target rings or house. Cashspiel: A tournament in which curlers compete for money. Delivery: The action of throwing a stone to the other end of the playing surface. Eight-ender: A perfect end where every one of the team’s stones scores a point. End: The way a curling game is divided. An end is like an inning in a baseball game. A curling game has either eight or ten ends. Gripper: The sole of one of your curling shoes. It helps you keep your footing on the ice. See slider. Hammer: The last rock of the end. Hack: The foothold in the ice you use to push off from when you deliver the stone. House: Also known as the rings, this is the name of the giant bull’s eye at either end of the sheet of ice. It consists of a set of concentric circles, called the 12-foot, 8-foot, 4-foot, and the Button. Hurry hard: A directive given to sweepers by the skip or third, to begin sweeping. Rink: A curling team; also the name of a curling facility Rock: Also known as a stone, the granite playing utensil that a curler delivers. Regular-sized rocks weigh approximately 44 pounds. Sheet: The frozen playing surface on which the game is played. Slider: The sole of one of your curling shoes. It helps you move or slide along the ice. Tee line: The line on the playing surface that runs through the middle of the house. Weight: The amount of force used to deliver a stone. The Members of a Curling Team In curling, the team you play on is called a rink. The rink is made up of four players: the lead, the second, the third (also called the vice, vice-skip, or mate), and the skip. Each player has specific duties: Lead: The lead throws the first two rocks of the end and then sweeps the next six. The lead must be very good at throwing guards and a strong sweeper. Second: The second throws the third and fourth stones of the end and should be strong at playing takeouts. The second sweeps the first two stones and then the final four of the end. The second and the lead need to be in sync when sweeping together. Third: The third (or mate or vice), who throws the fifth and sixth rocks of the end, must be good at all shots, but especially draws. It is the third’s job to set up the shots that will be thrown by the skip, and to help the skip discuss the strategy of the final two stones of the end. The third also posts the score at the conclusion of the end. Skip: The skip is the captain of the team and decides the strategy. It’s the skip’s job to tell the other players where to throw their shots and when to sweep. The skip also delivers the last two shots of the end. The skip must be good at all types of shots. Curling Game Basics What is this game of rocks and brooms all about? Curling is a sport in which two teams of four players each slide 40-pound granite rocks (also called stones) down a sheet of ice toward a target at the other end. Each team tries to get more of its stones closer to the center of the target tha

A sea nettle is what type of creature?

Sea Nettle Jellyfish | Octonauts Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Friend None The sea nettles are a dangerous type of jellyfish that group up in a bloom, they can sting with their tentacles, and are poisonous enough for a human to possibly be severely injured. During the bloom in Octonauts and the Jellyfish Bloom, these creatures caused the bloom, clocking off Shellington's route to the Octopod .

Which country hosted the 1988 Winter Olympics?

Calgary 1988 Winter Olympics - results & video highlights Official Reports arrow Debuts and firsts For the first time, the Winter Games extended to 16 days, including three weekends. The Alpine events were expanded from three to five with the inclusion of the super giant slalom and the Alpine combined. Team events were added in Nordic combined and ski jumping. Winter and Summer champion East Germany’s Christa Rothenburger won the 1000m speed skating title. Seven months later she earned a silver medal in cycling to become the only athlete ever to win medals in the Winter and Summer Olympic Games in the same year. Memorable champions East German figure skater Katarina Witt defended her Olympic title, while American Brian Boitano edged out Canada’s Brian Orser in an extremely close decision in the men’s competition. Charismatic Italian skier Alberto Tomba made the most of his Olympic debut, winning both the giant slalom and the slalom. Flying Finn Finnish ski jumper Mat Nykänen dominated both individual events, winning both by huge margins. This made him the first ski jumper to win two gold medals at the same Games. He then led the Finnish team to victory in the large hill team event and brought his career total to four gold medals and one silver medal. NOCs: 57 Athletes: 1,423 (301 women, 1,122 men) Events: 46 Media: 6,838 (2,477 written press, 4,361 broadcasters) For the first time in Canada Canada hosted the Olympic Winter Games for the first time. More Events The number of events increased from 39 in Sarajevo to 46 in Calgary - notably in Alpine skiing, where the super giant slalom was on the programme for the first time and the Nordic combined returned to the programme (absent since 1948). The Artificial Snow The Alpine events took place on artificial snow. Demonstration Sport Curling appeared on the programme as a demonstration sport. Demonstration Disciplines Short-track speed skating and freestyle skiing were two demonstration disciplines. Speed skating moves indoors The speed skating events were held on a covered rink for the first time. The Athletes and the Spectators side-by-side The athletes, the real heroes of the Games, could sit in the stands next to the spectators. No smoking The first Smoke-Free Games were held. Ceremonies Calgary, 13 February 1988. Opening Ceremony at the MacMahon Stadium. The Olympic Flag. Official opening of the Games by: Her Excellency, the Right Honourable Jeanne Sauvé, Governor General of Canada, declared the XV Olympic Winter Games open. Lighting of the Olympic Flame by: Robyn Perry, a schoolgirl Pierre Harvey (cross country skiing) Officials' Oath by: Suzanna Morrow -Francis (figure skating) As a reference to the Winter Games, it consists of a stylized snowflake above the Olympic rings. It can also be seen as a stylized maple leaf, the national emblem of Canada. Composed of different letters “C”, for Canada and Calgary, the emblem is rich in symbolism. On the obverse, the official emblem and the words “XVes Jeux Olympiques d’hiver, XV Olympic Winter Games, Calgary 1988”. On the reverse, the profile of an athlete crowned with an olive wreath and an Indian with a headdress composed of ski sticks, a bob, skis, skate blades, a stick, a luge and a rifle. More info Hidy and Howdy The mascots' names represent the Calgary region's hospitality. Thus Hidy is an extension of “hi”, and Howdy is short for “how do you do”, a typical West American greeting. These names were chosen by a citizens' jury following a contest organised by Calgary Zoo that attracted almost 7,000 entries. Number of torchbearers: around 7 000 in Canada Total distance: 18 000 km in Canada Countries crossed: Greece, Canada More info View of the city of Calgary, above the Olympic rings, the official emblem and the title "Come Together in Calgary Host City for the XV Olympic Winter Games February 13-28, 1988 Calgary, Alberta, Canada". The “XV Olympic Winter Games official report” is a well-structured work that is rich in content. It was published by OCO’88 as a bilingual French/English edition of over 700 pages.

Which 1950’s UK television puppet’s catchphrase was ‘Aw, don’t embawass me!’?

Oldham News | News Headlines | Plaque honour for Lenny the Lion man Terry - Chronicle Online Chronicle Online Plaque honour for Lenny the Lion man Terry Date published: 14 September 2009 POPULAR children’s entertainer Terry Hall who shot to fame with puppet Lenny the Lion has been honoured in his home town. His wife, Dee, unveiled a blue plaque in Middelton Road, Chadderton, close to the spot where the ventriloquist and “real gentleman of showbusiness” was born. Dee was among 25 family members who travelled from as far as Germany for the celebration, organised by Chadderton Historical Society. Describing Friday’s event as emotional, Dee (65) said: “Terry would be astounded, delighted and very honoured. He was very proud of his roots and often mentioned Chadderton, the people he grew up with and his family here. “He was the ultimate professional — a real gentleman of showbusiness.” Terry, who went to St Patrick’s School, Oldham and played the accordion at Nimble Nook Working Men’s Club at the age of 12, left the borough in the 1950s to find fame and fortune . The keen Latics fan was one of the first ventriloquists to use an animal puppet. Lenny the Lion — whose catchphrase was “Aw don’t embawass me” — made his television debut on the variety show “Dress Rehearsal”, which also featured another famous Oldhamer, Eric Sykes. Terry and Lenny then fronted “The Lenny the Lion Show”, “Lenny’s Den” and “Pops and Lenny”, appearing with The Beatles in 1963. They also starred in the United States on the “Ed Sullivan Show” as their TV career continued into the 1980s. Terry died in 2007, at the age of 80. Terry lived at 635 Middleton Road, which has since been demolished. The plaque (inset) was erected near by, at the corner of Middleton Road and Broadway. Chadderton Historical Society worked closely with Terry’s sister, Kathleen Behan, and niece, Lesley Guilfoyle, on the project over the last 18 months. Kathleen (86) still lives in Chadderton. She said: “Terry was a smashing bloke and an extremely good brother to me. “Whenever he was in the North he used to come to Chadderton to stay with me. Children would queue outside the house to see Lenny the Lion. “He would have been astounded by this. He was the most unassuming person you could ever imagine.” Share:

Which is the longest river in New Mexico, and runs through the entire length of the state?

Rivers | Texas Almanac Texas Almanac The Source For All Things Texan Since 1857 Search the web Environment Texas Almanac © 2010 There are 11,247 named Texas streams identified in the U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System. Their combined length is about 80,000 miles, and they drain 263,513 square miles within Texas. Fourteen major rivers are described here, starting with the southernmost and moving northward (for secondary rivers and streams, click .): Rio Grande The Pueblo Indians called this river P’osoge, which means the “river of great water.” In 1582, Antonio de Espejo of Nueva Vizcaya, Mexico, followed the course of the Río Conchos to its confluence with a great river, which Espejo named Río del Norte (River of the North). The name Rio Grande was first given the stream apparently by the explorer Juan de Oñate, who arrived on its banks near present-day El Paso in 1598. Thereafter the names were often consolidated as Río Grande del Norte. It was shown also on early Spanish maps as Río San Buenaventura and Río Ganapetuan. In its lower course, it early acquired the name Río Bravo, which is its name on most Mexican maps. At times it has also been known as Río Turbio, probably because of its muddy appearance during its frequent rises. Some people erroneously call this watercourse the Rio Grande River. This river forms the boundary of Texas and the international U.S.-Mexican border for 889 or 1,254 river miles, depending upon method of measurement.  Length of Major Rivers       865 From the original headwaters to the outflow point. Source: U.S. Geological Survey, 2008. The U.S. Geological Survey figure for the total length from its headwaters to its mouth on the Gulf of Mexico is 1,900 miles. According to the USGS, the Rio Grande is tied with the St. Lawrence River (also 1,900 miles) as the fourth-longest North American river, exceeded only by the Missouri-Mississippi, McKenzie-Peace, and Yukon rivers. Since all of these except the Missouri-Mississippi are partly in Canada, the Rio Grande is the second-longest river entirely within or bordering the United States. It is Texas’ longest river. The snow-fed flow of the Rio Grande is used for irrigation in Colorado below the San Juan Mountains, where the river rises at the Continental Divide. Turning south, it flows through a canyon in northern New Mexico and again irrigates a broad valley of central New Mexico. Southern New Mexico impounds Rio Grande waters in Elephant Butte Reservoir for irrigation of the valley above and below El Paso. The valley near El Paso is thought to be the oldest irrigated area in Texas because Indians were irrigating crops here when Spanish explorers arrived in the early 1500s. From source to mouth, the Rio Grande drops 12,000 feet to sea level as a mountain torrent, desert stream, and meandering coastal river. Along its banks and in its valley, Europeans established some of their first North American settlements. Here are situated three of the oldest towns in Texas — Ysleta, Socorro, and San Elizario. Because of the extensive irrigation, the Rio Grande virtually ends at the lower end of the El Paso valley, except in seasons of above-normal flow. The river starts again as a perennially flowing stream where the Río Conchos of Mexico flows into it at Presidio-Ojinaga. Through the Big Bend, the Rio Grande flows through three successive canyons, the Santa Elena, the Mariscal, and the Boquillas. The Santa Elena has a river bed elevation of 2,145 feet and a canyon-rim elevation of 3,661. Corresponding figures for Mariscal are 1,925 and 3,625, and for Boquillas, 1,850 and 3,490. The river here flows for about 100 miles around the base of the Chisos Mountains as the southern boundary of Big Bend National Park. Below the Big Bend, the Rio Grande gradually emerges from mountains onto the Coastal Plains. A 191.2-mile strip on the U.S. side from Big Bend National Park downstream to the Terrell–Val Verde county line has federal designation as the Rio Grande Wild and Scenic River. At the confluence of the Rio Grande and Devils River, the Unite

‘Good to the last drop’ is the advertising slogan for which brand of beverage?

Coca-Cola Slogans History | Coca-Cola GB . W.C. D’Arcy was associated with Coca-Cola for the next four decades (he even served on the Board of Directors for a time) until his retirement in 1945. Together with his creative director, Archie Lee, he crafted some of the greatest slogans in advertising history. While “Delicious and Refreshing” was part of the plan D’Arcy’s first big change was to add an arrow to all the advertising and packaging while adding the slogan, “Whenever You See an Arrow, Think of Coca-Cola .” In 1907 they added the slogans “Good to the Last Drop,” (yes, we beat Maxwell House with this one) to the advertising. [JM1] The team hit their stride by the 1920s when they created the “Thirst Knows No Season” (1922) and our longest-running tagline, “The Pause That Refreshes” (1929). That campaign was used in one form or another for almost three decades. Advertising began to change after World War II, when music and sung jingles played an increasingly important role in campaigns. Slogans became shorter to fit into a catchy melody. By 1955, Coca-Cola began to look for another agency who specialised in the modern radio and television advertising. In 1956, McCann Erickson was named the lead worldwide advertising agency for Coca-Cola . The changes in advertising were dramatic, and when the McGuire Sisters sang “Be Really Refreshed,” the company was aligned with the times. In 1963, Bill Backer, creative director for McCann, penned the jingle “Things Go Better with Coke,” and had the Limeliters record a demo in a run-down apartment on 57th Street in New York City. Backer had to splice together several tapes, and you could still hear several flaws in the recording. The company loved it and used that demo for the next six years! Backer also developed the slogan, “It’s the Real Thing,” for which he and his team wrote “ I’d Like to Buy the World a Coke ” in 1971. By 1993, with the constant evolution of advertising, The Coca-Cola Company once again switched agencies. We hired CAA (Creative Artists Agency) to develop ads for Coca-Cola . CAA would hire the best and brightest producers and directors in the field to produce ads based on the slogan, “Always Coca-Cola Polar Bears ) and Rob Reiner created the ads, and the jingle became an instant classic. Animated ads have always been a staple of Coca-Cola advertising, and the “Coke Side of Life” (2006) and “Open Happiness” (2009) campaigns featured some of the best the company has ever produced, including “Grand Theft Auto,” “It’s Mine” and “Happiness Factory.” Slogans, by their very nature, are supposed to be “mindstickers” or “earworms.” The purpose of advertising is to make people associate a slogan with a brand. Coca-Cola is fortunate to have had some of the greatest creative talent in advertising work on our marketing. While the fictional Don Draper from Mad Men could always come up with a slogan, in the real world, industry giants like W. C. D’Arcy, Archie Lee and Bill Backer produced some of the greatest slogans, jingles and ads of all time. Ted Ryan is director of Heritage Communications at The Coca-Cola

American criminal Albert Henry DeSalvo was better known by what nickname in the 1960’s?

Famous Criminals Department of Sociology and Anthropology Wright State University Famous criminals are those individuals whose criminal behaviors become widely known to the general public for their unscrupulous acts. Described below is a sample of individuals whose extreme transgressions have brought the ire or admiration of their communities and the attention of society as famous criminals. Joseph ADONIS (1902 - 1972) Adonis was born Joseph Doto. Alleged to be vane and self-centered, he changed his name to Joe Adonis, and was known to the inner-circle as "Joey A.". In 1927, with other underworld figures he formed the Seven Group to control the illicit alcohol trade. He was also involved in controlling gambling in sections of New Jersey and New York. In 1951 he pleaded guilty to violating New Jersey's gambling laws and served a two year prison term. Rather then encounter New York's indictment against him for violating their state gambling laws, as well as perjury charges brought about by the Federal Government concerning his citizenship, he accepted deportation to Milan, Italy, where he died of natural causes. Albert ANASTASIA (1903 - 1957) A senior Mafioso leader of New York's underworld, Albert Anastasia was known as the "Lord High Executioner" of Murder, Incorporated. He was involved in numerous violent criminal acts, the narcotics trade and those victimless crimes of gambling and prostitution. Appearing before Senator Estes Kefauver's United States Senate Crime Investigating Committee, Anastasia (with known organized crime figures Adonis, Cohen, Costello, Lansky and others) stated he was innocent of any wrong doing and lacked sufficient knowledge concerning the syndicate and its operations. He was shot to death while having a haircut in a New York Hotel. The murder was allegedly perpetrated by individuals representing Mafia leader Vito Genovese. Arizona Donnie Clark "Kate" BARKER (1872 - 1935) Known to the public as the infamous "Ma" Barker, she was born near Springfield, Missouri, and in 1892 married George Barker, with whom she had four sons, (viz.,) Herman, Lloyd, Dock and Fred. She instructed her sons and other known felons of the time on the mechanics of robbing banks and trains. Barker left her husband, undertaking a criminal career as maternal advisor to the so-called "Barker Gang." She was also involved in extortion and kidnapping. Barker was killed in a shoot-out on Lake Weir, Florida, by Federal Bureau of Investigation agents headed by Edward J. Connelley. Clyde Chestnut BARROW (1909 - 1934) Part of the "Bonnie and Clyde" famous duo, Clyde Barrow was born to a Texas farm family. Prior to living with Bonnie Parker and undertaking a violent crime spree of robbing banks, he was involved in numerous robberies with his brother, Buck Barrow. After serving a prison sentence in Texas, Clyde Barrow increased his violent criminal activities. It was with Bonnie Parker, that Clyde Barrow, his brother Buck and his wife, Blanche, along with a robber named William Jones and a thief named Ray Hamilton, formed the legendary "Barrow Gang." After a succession of robberies and murders, the "Barrow Gang" disintegrated with the killing of Buck Barrow and the arrest of his wife, Blanche. It was on May 23, 1934, that Clyde Barrow with his partner, Bonnie Parker, died in an ambush conducted by famed lawman Frank Hammer and five other law enforcement officers outside of Gibsland, Louisiana. Hammer was known for hunting criminals as prey and attempting to think as they would in order to predict their next activity and implement his plans for capture. Joseph BONNANO (1905 - 2002) Joseph "Joey Bannanas" Bannano arrived in the United States from Castellammare del Golfa, Italy, and got involved with the Brooklyn Mafia. In 1931, Bonnano with Gagliano, Luciano, Mangano and Profaci was involved with Salvatore Marazano, the "capo di tutti capi" (supreme head) in reorganizing the Sicilian sydndicate into what is currently termed the Cosa Nostra. He became one of the five New York Mafia families. Bonnano began his career in Brooklyn by owning

How many nights are in the novel ‘Arabian Nights’?

The Arabian Nights: One Thousand and One Nights Summary | GradeSaver The Arabian Nights: One Thousand and One Nights Summary The Arabian Nights: One Thousand and One Nights Buy Study Guide The Arabian Nights is a collection of tales from the Islamic Golden Age, compiled by various authors over many hundreds of years. Though each collection features different stories, they are all centered around the frame story of the sultan Shahrayar and his wife, Scheherazade . After finding out that his first wife is unfaithful, Shahrayar kills her and swears to marry a different woman each night before killing her the following morning to prevent further betrayal. Scheherazade, his vizier's daughter, concocts a plan to end this pattern. She marries Shahrayar, and then begins to tell him a story that night. However, she stops the story in the middle, so that he will be excited to hear the rest the following night. The next evening, she finishes that story and then begins another, following the same pattern for 1,001 nights, until Shahrayar has a change of heart. The stories she tells comprise the collection. " Aladdin 's Lamp" tells of a peasant boy who is tricked by an evil magician into retrieving a magic genie lamp from a cave. However, Aladdin outsmarts him, keeping the lamp for himself. Through the genie's power, Aladdin grows rich and marries the sultan's daughter. When the magician steals the lamp back, Aladdin and his wife thwart and kill the villain. The magician's brother then attempts to avenge the dead man, but is equally defeated, so that Aladdin lives happily ever after. In " Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves," hardworking Ali Baba stumbles upon a thieves' hideout full of treasure, protected by a magic entry. When Ali Baba accidentally reveals the secret to his richer brother Cassim , Cassim gets trapped in the hideout, and killed by the thieves. The villains then try to track down and kill Ali Baba, but their plans are consistently thwarted by the quick-witted slave Morgiana . In "The Three Apples," a fisherman finds a chest in the ocean containing a woman's body. Both her father and her husband try to take the blame, but the caliph discerns that the husband had killed her, believing her unfaithful. He had brought her three rare apples when she was sick, then got mad when he saw a slave with one of the apples, claiming he had received the fruit from his girlfriend. Believing the slave, he killed the woman. He then learned that his son had actually given the apple to the slave, who then lied to stir up trouble. The ruler's vizier Ja'far ascertains that his own slave is the culprit, and the caliph pardons everyone. "The Seven Voyages of Sinbad the Sailor" are told by a famous sailor to an impoverished porter, to explain the trials and tribulations that the sailor suffered at sea. Over the course of his seven voyages, Sinbad faced: various shipwrecks; strange beasts such as giant eagles, rocs, and giants; malicious figures such as the Old Man of the Sea ; and many other obstacles. Even though he dealt with danger on every voyage, Sinbad continued to sail, lured by the thrill and excitement of the sea. Finally, after seven voyages, he decided to settle down with his wealth. "The Fisherman and the Jinni" tells the story of a fisherman whose nets retrieve a yellow jar from the sea. He opens it to release a dangerous genie, who has been trapped for hundreds of years and had decided to kill the man who rescues him. The fisherman tricks the genie into returning to the jar, and then tells him the story of "The Vizier and the Sage Duban ," detailed below. After the story, the genie promises to reward the fisherman, and indeed shows him a magic lake full of strange fish. The fisherman sells the fish to the sultan, who explores the area of the lake to meet a sad prince who had been turned half to stone. He helps the prince, and then rewards everyone involved. In "The Vizier and the Sage Duban," a wise healer named Duban heals King Yunan 's leprosy, but Yunan's vizier convinces the king that Duban is out to kill him. Yunan has Duban exe

English singer/songwriter Paloma Faith was born with which surname?

Paloma Faith — Ethnicity of Celebs | What Nationality Ancestry Race by wanderer on January 3, 2016 Birth Name: Paloma Faith Blomfield Place of Birth: Camden, London, England Date of Birth: 21 July, 1981 Ethnicity: English, Spanish Paloma Faith is an English singer, songwriter, and actress. Her father, Jose Ramon Blomfield, is Spanish, and her mother, Pamela F. (Oakes-Ash), is English. Given that her father’s surname is English, Paloma’s father possibly also has English ancestry. Paloma has said : My Spanish grandmother… lives in Norfolk. She has a very strong Spanish accent, sings in a choir and is Catholic. She doesn’t have a close relationship with her son; he never introduced me to her. I got in touch as my mum encouraged me to connect with her. I never met my Spanish granddad. photo by www.prphotos.com

American Falls, Bridal Veil Falls and Horseshoe Falls are all part of which waterfall?

Bridal Veil Falls | Marriott Niagara Falls Home › Bridal Veil Falls With a water trail that looks like a bride’s veil, the flowing waters of the Bridal Veil Falls in Niagara Falls, New York is a popular tourist attraction. The Niagara Falls consists of three falls–the mighty, crescent shaped Horseshoe Falls, the equally voluminous American Falls and the smallest of the lot, the Bridal Veil Falls. In the past, this waterfall has also been called Luna Falls and Iris Falls. 181 Feet High It is the only one among the three falls which visitors can get the closest to on land. The American and Bridal Veil Falls are located side by side with the Luna Island separating them, while Goat Island splits it from the Horseshoe Falls. The waterfall is around 55 feet wide and falls from a height of 181 feet, crashing into the Niagara River below. It is accessible from two places on the US side–Luna Island and the Cave of the Winds tour from Goat Island . An uninhabited place, Luna Island enables you to get close to the edge of the Bridal Veil Falls. Visitors can walk across the small island to a viewpoint that overlooks the falls. Cave of the Winds The Cave of the Winds Tour is very exciting as you are literally showered with the water from the Bridal Veil Falls as you stand below. An elevator takes you 175 feet down to the base of the gorge, after which wooden walkways lead you to the Hurricane Deck. This is the place where you can be unbelievably close to the falls and touch and feel the waters as it falls down on you from far above. The Hurricane Deck is so called because of the storm-like conditions there with the heavy winds, the thundering sound of the waterfall and the spray pouring down upon you. You understand the power and beauty of nature as you experience this waterfall at such close quarters. For people with disabilities and families with very young children, another deck 150 feet away enables a great view without getting wet. Maid of the Mist One more way to view the falls from a different angle is to take the thrilling Maid of the Mist boat ride. It takes you to all three falls and you can view the Bridal Veil Falls from the boat, cruising along the Niagara River. Bring along a waterproof camera to capture pictures from all these viewpoints as each one offers a different perspective. If you wish to have an aerial view of all three falls, head to the Prospect Point Observation Tower. You can see the Bridal Veil Falls from a height of 230 feet here, so it makes for a lovely panoramic view. Good things come in small packages is a saying that holds true for the Bridal Veil Falls–small it may be but experiencing it gives you a big thrill. Stay at the #1 ranked hotel in Niagara Falls, the Marriott Fallsview Hotel & Spa. For our best rates and valuable add-ons view our:

The Welsh town of Aberystwyth lies on which bay?

Welcome to Aberystwyth © Crown copyright (2013) Visit Wales The Castle Long before the Normans began their castle-building program, Iron Age settlers used the hilltop called Pen Dinas to build a huge fortification, which still dominates the skyline as you approach Aberystwyth from the south and reminds us of the skills of its ancient builders. The first Norman castle was a ringwork affair castle, built in the early 12th Century. Inevitably, the earth and timber defences proved too vulnerable and a new site was chosen for a castle in Aberystwyth itself. This time it was the Welsh, led by Llywelyn the Great who built the castle and it changed hands several times before finally became useless against new weapons. The last castle built at Aberystwyth once ranked among the greatest in Wales but today, lies entirely ruined and offering only a faint image of its once impressive past. How then did Aberystwyth Castle become such a ruin? Amazingly, as early as the 14th century, the concentric fortress began to decay. By 1343, large portions of the main gateway and drawbridges, and the outer bailey were falling down. The closeness of the castle to the pounding sea causing much of the decay. In 1404, Owain Glyndwr seized the crumbling fortress. Within a few years the English regained possession but after 1408, Aberystwyth Castle lost its strategic value to the monarchy, and only minor repairs were attempted. During the Civil War, the castle became a victim of Oliver Cromwell's ruthless policy of slighting because the garrison sided with the king, Charles I. Most of the castle stone was pilfered by locals to build their homes. The Railway The Aberystwyth Electric Cliff Railway is the longest electric cliff railway in Britain. It climbs Constitution Hill from the northern end of the town's promenade with trains running every few minutes during the spring, summer and early autumn. Reaching the summit reveals an amazing panorama which on a clear day extends as far as the Preseli Hills in Pembrokeshire to the south, while the whole expanse of Cardigan Bay opens out to the west and the mountains of Snowdonia to the North can also be seen. There is a cafe at the summit and the famous Camera Obscura. The present building is a recreation of the Victorian original. As the carefully-balanced mirror revolves, detailed views of the surrounding countryside are thrown onto the table in the centre of the building. The Cliff Railway also provides the simplest start to the beautiful walk over the cliff-tops to Clarach Bay, from where you can catch a bus back to Aberystwyth. Cilgerran Castle in Pembrokeshire, West Wales is some 43 miles south west from Aberystwyth.   Aberystwyth.com is no longer supporting email addresses on this domain, due to the fact that the domain is now under new ownership. Please make other arrangements for your email and let your contacts know as soon as possible. As a short term measure, we may be able to arrange mail forwarding to your new email address. Contact us at mailadmin@croeso.com

In which year did Prince Andrew marry Sarah Ferguson?

BBC ON THIS DAY | 23 | 1986: Prince Andrew weds Sarah Ferguson 1986: Prince Andrew weds Sarah Ferguson Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson have married at Westminster Abbey. Thousands of people lined the streets of London and a worldwide TV audience of 500 million tuned in to catch a glimpse of the pageantry. Miss Ferguson arrived at the 900-year-old church at 1130 BST - only a couple of minutes late - after riding from Clarence House in the Glass Coach with her father, Sir Ronald. Inside, 2,000 people, amid 30,000 flowers, watched the bride make her four-minute walk up the blue-carpeted aisle, sweeping a 17-foot train behind her. As well as the families of the bride and groom, guests included 17 members of foreign royalty, US First Lady Nancy Reagan and Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. Title deed The Queen conferred Prince Andrew with the title Duke of York - last held by King George VI and traditionally reserved for the sovereign's second son - just 90 minutes before the ceremony. Prince Edward was best man to his 26-year-old brother and Prince Charles read the lesson in a service conducted by the Archbishop of Canterbury, Dr Robert Runcie. As the couple exchanged their vows cheers could be heard from the crowd outside. The new Duchess of York mistakenly repeated Prince Andrew's middle name, Christian, and agreed to obey her husband - a clause omitted by Princess Diana in her 1981 marriage to Prince Charles. After they had signed the register the couple rode in the open-topped 1902 State Landau to Buckingham Palace. The Duchess looked radiant in her ivory duchesse satin dress, next to the Duke - four months her junior - in the ceremonial day dress of a naval lieutenant. A crowd of 100,000 clamoured to see their first public kiss as man and wife on the balcony of the Palace. Following their wedding party for 300 guests at Claridges Hotel, the couple will honeymoon in the Azores.

The ‘Goose Fair’ is held annually in which English city?

Goose Fair 4 - 8 October 2017 Goose Fair 4 - 8 October 2017 Goose Fair 4 - 8 October 2017 Nottingham Goose Fair thrills and delights city residents and visitors! In 2015 over 400,000 people visited the fair!  Opening times Location: Forest Recreation Ground, NG7 6HB What to Expect at Goose Fair With more than 720 years of history, Nottingham Goose Fair is one of Europe's most famous travelling fairs, and is still a fantastic event that delights all ages. How to trade at Goose Fair Every autumn, the Forest Recreation Ground hosts over 500 attractions, from the latest white knuckle experiences, family rides and the old favourites including waltzers, carousels and Hook-a-Duck. Other rides that have proved very popular in recent years are rides like Air, Airmaxx, AtmosFear, Bomber Mach 2, Crazy Bulls, the Giant Wheel, Moondance, Mouse coasters, Reverse Bungee, Rock Rage, Sea Storm, and Star Flyer. This stellar presentation is joined by all the other favourites such as Dodgems, Dragon Coaster, Extremes, Freakouts, Frogs, Ghost Trains, Matterhorns, Miamis, Sizzler Twists, Superbowls, Super Spins, Super Stars, as well as Waltzers and Funhouses. For the traditionalists there are the Cake Walk, Gallopers (carousels), Helter Skelters, Rotors. The Super Skid also returns after missing the 2014 fair. Numerous games of skill are on offer to, including darts, hook a ducks, hooplas and cranes (grabbers). Food is always a highlight at the Fair. Along with the traditional Goose Fair food of mushy peas and mint sauce, candy floss and brandy snaps, visitors will be able to eat their way around the world with chestnuts and doughnuts to food from the Caribbean, Chinese noodles, Indian kebabs, Spanish churros, paella and French crepes. As always, admission to the ground is free. Ride Charges In 2015 most rides cost between £1.50 to £5.00. The majority were charged at £2 - £3. Specialised rides charged between £4.00 and £6.00. Children's rides were £1.00 to £2.00.  Location

Which circle of latitude on the Earth is also known as the Northern Tropic?

Understanding Longitudes and Latitudes The Equator passes through 14 countries, including Uganda, Kenya, Somalia, Indonesia, Ecuador, Colombia and Brazil. Imaginary Circles Often called parallels or circles of latitude, latitudes are imaginary circles parallel to the Equator. They are named after the angle created by a line connecting the latitude and the center of the Earth, and the line connecting the Equator and the center of the Earth. Latitudes specify the North-South position of a location on the globe. Locations in the Northern Hemisphere are identified by northern latitudes and are assigned a suffix of N for north. Southern Hemisphere locations, on the other hand, are on southern latitudes and are assigned a suffix of S for south. Notable Latitudes The Equator represents 0° latitude, while the North and South Poles represent 90° North and 90° South latitudes. In addition to the Equator, there are four other major latitudes that are usually found on maps and globes. The Arctic Circle is the latitude 66° 34′ North. All locations falling North of this latitude are said to be in the Arctic Circle. The Antarctic Circle on the other hand, is the latitude 66° 34′ south. Any locations falling south of this latitude are said to be in the Antarctic Circle. Places in both these circles experience extreme weather, and experience the midnight sun, as well as polar nights. The latitude 23° 26′ North is also known as the Tropic of Cancer. It marks the northern-most position on the Earth, where the Sun is directly overhead at least once a year. This happens during the June Solstice , when the Earth’s Northern Hemisphere is tilted towards the Sun. The Tropic of Capricorn is the latitude that lies at 23° 26′ South of the Equator. It is the southern-most position on the globe, where the sun is directly overhead during the December Solstice . Sometimes, latitudes north of the Equator are denoted by a positive sign. Latitudes south of the Equator are given negative values. This eliminates the need to add whether the specified latitude is north or south of the Equator. East-West Locations Longitudes are geographical positioning markers that run from the geographical North Pole to the geographical South Pole, intersecting the Equator. They meet at both Poles, and specify the East-West position of a location. Longitudes are therefore imaginary circles that intersect the North and South Poles, and the Equator. Half of a longitudinal circle is known as a Meridian. Meridians are perpendicular to every latitude. Unlike, latitudes, there is no obvious central longitude. However, in order to measure the position of a location based on the longitude, cartographers and geographers over the course of history have designated different locations as the main longitudinal reference point. Today, the meridian line through Greenwich, England is considered as the reference point for longitudes. This line is also known as the Prime Meridian The Prime Meridian is set as 0° longitude and it divides the Earth into the Eastern and the Western Hemisphere. All the other longitudes are measured, and named after the angle they make with respect to the center of the Earth from the intersection of the Meridian and the Equator. Since a sphere has 360 degrees, the Earth is divided into 360 longitudes. The meridian right opposite the Prime Meridian (on the other side of the Earth) is the 180° longitude. Modern timekeeping systems use longitudes as references to keep time. Time zones are defined by the Prime Meridian and the longitudes. An Easy Way to Remember One easy way to remember the orientation of latitudes and longitudes is longitudes are long, and latitudes are lateral. Did You Know? A Great Circle is any circle that is formed by a plane that passes through the center of the Earth. The Equator and the circles created by the meridians form Great Circles. A straight line connecting two Great Circles is the shortest distance between them. Because of this, they are important for the study of migration and other human interactions and activities including shipping

English statesman Thomas Cromwell, 1st Earl of Essex, was executed during the reign of which English monarch?

Thomas Cromwell, earl of Essex | English statesman | Britannica.com Thomas Cromwell, earl of Essex English statesman Thomas Cromwell, earl of Essex English statesman William Laud Thomas Cromwell, earl of Essex, (born c. 1485, Putney, near London —died July 28, 1540, probably London), principal adviser (1532–40) to England’s Henry VIII , chiefly responsible for establishing the Reformation in England, for the dissolution of the monasteries, and for strengthening the royal administration. At the instigation of his enemies he was eventually arrested for heresy and treason and executed. Thomas Cromwell, engraving after a painting by Hans Holbein the Younger, c. 1537. The Print Collector/Heritage-Images Rise to power. Cromwell’s early life is obscure. It appears that he went abroad at an early age and spent some time in Italy. For several years after 1510 he was resident in the Low Countries , and he seems to have been closely connected with the London Merchant Adventurers . By 1520 he had entered Cardinal Wolsey’s service as his solicitor, and from that time his career is well documented. Wolsey employed him in 1525 in the dissolution of some lesser monasteries, in which work he earned a good deal of dislike. The Cardinal, however, continued to favour him, and Cromwell soon became his confidential adviser. When Wolsey fell into disgrace in 1529, Cromwell entered Parliament, where his remarkable ability attracted the notice of the King. For nearly three years he worked his way up in the royal favour, entering Henry’s service early in 1530. He was sworn into the council toward the end of that year and reached the inner circle of confidential advisers a year later. All the time, he was establishing his ascendancy in the House of Commons . In 1532 he obtained office as master of the jewels. Other offices soon followed: principal secretary and master of the rolls in 1534 and lord privy seal in 1536. The last office was combined with a peerage, and he took the title of Lord Cromwell of Wimbledon. Cromwell and the Reformation Cromwell’s part in the English Reformation has been much debated. At one time he was credited with supplying Henry with a complete plan of action as early as 1529; later it became usual to see in him nothing but the King’s most competent executive agent. The truth seems to be that he was in no way in charge until early in 1532, taking over when the King’s policy of forcing the Pope to come to terms had proved to be a failure. It was, to all appearances, Cromwell who then came forward with a clear notion of how to achieve Henry’s purpose without the Pope . His policy consisted in making a reality of some large and vague claims to supreme power that Henry had uttered at intervals. He proposed to destroy Rome’s power in England and to replace it by the royal supremacy in the church. He was behind the first attacks on the papacy (1532) and the act against the payment by bishops of their first year’s revenue to Rome. He secured the submission of the clergy to the King in matters of legislation, and in 1533 he secured the passage of the Act in Restraint of Appeals to Rome, preventing appeals to Rome in matrimonial and testamentary cases. Its preamble embodied his political theory of the sovereign national state. Thereafter he was in complete control of the government, though he remained careful to pretend to be acting on the King’s authority. In 1534 he completed the erection of the royal supremacy with the passage of the Act of Supremacy . Britannica Stories Dinosaur Eggs May Have Taken Six Months or More to Hatch Because political and financial reasons made expedient an attack on the monasteries , Cromwell was appointed the King’s vicar general with powers to visit and reform all monastic institutions. Despite serious opposition, especially in the north, the task was carried out relentlessly. During 1536–40 the surrender of the greater houses was obtained by pressure and persuasion, and by 1540 all monastic institutions had ceased to exist and their property had been vested in the crown. Cromwell and other crown o

Dipsophobia is the irrational fear of doing what?

What is Dipsophobia? What is Dipsophobia? written by: jason1244 • edited by: Paul Arnold • updated: 3/8/2011 “My mother’s father drank and her mother was an unhappy, neurotic woman, and I think she has lived all her life afraid of anyone who drinks for fear something like that might happen to her" is a quote by John Hurt who is probably best known as the lead actor in “The Elephant Man". Can you relate? slide 1 of 5 What is Dipsophobia? Dipsophobia is an abnormal and persistent fear of drinking alcohol. If you have what might be considered an undue anxiety about becoming addicted to alcohol and you are concerned about the effect that it could have on your body, you could be suffering from dipsophobia. The opposite of dipsophobia is dipsomania or a strong desire or cravings for alcohol, but that’s another article. slide 2 of 5 What are the Causes of Dipsophobia?   Like many phobias dipsophobia is caused by irrational thoughts about your situation or some object that you may be focused on, but actually presents no danger to you. The natural thing to do under these circumstances is to avoid the things that frighten you. If you are dipsophobic, you may try to avoid environments where people will be drinking or you may choose not to associate with drinkers at all in your personal life. The debate about the causes of phobic behavior in the mental health community are many, some believe it could be a result of trauma, or a learned behavior from your parents and/or a chemical imbalance in the brain. slide 3 of 5 What are the Symptoms of Dipsophobia? People who suffer from phobias often share the same or similar physical symptoms when they feel threatened or anxious. The symptoms can come simultaneously or be sequential. Take a look at the partial list below to see if you recognize any of the symptoms. Panic and fear (terror, extreme fright, feeling like you might die) Rapid heartbeat (you can actually feel your heart beat in your chest) Shortness of breath (tightness in your throat and/or chest) Trembling (shaking hands, weak knees and general nervousness) A strong desire to get away (all you can think about is the exit) Nausea (swirling feeling in your stomach, dizziness in your head) Sweating (sweaty hands, under arms, forehead and/or legs) slide 4 of 5

The world’s first vacuum bottling factory was opened in which European country in 1804?

world's first News Avatar-style S. Korean manned robot takes first baby steps Tuesday, December 27 - 6:59 AM France 24 A giant South Korean-built manned robot that walks like a human but makes the ground shake under its weight has taken its first baby steps. Designed by a veteran of science fiction blockbusters,... [ Read More ]

The AK Parti (the Justice and Development Party) is a political party in which country?

Justice and Development Party | political party, Turkey | Britannica.com Justice and Development Party Alternative Titles: Adalet ve Kalkınma Partisi, AK Parti, AK Party, AKP Related Topics Turkey Justice and Development Party, Turkish Adalet ve Kalkınma Partisi (AKP), also called AK Party or Turkish AK Parti, political party that came to power in Turkey in the general elections of 2002. In spite of the party’s nonconfessional mandate , the AKP draws significant support from nonsecular Turks and has faced objections from some segments of Turkish society that it harbours an Islamist agenda that could undermine Turkey’s secular foundation. The success of the AKP in the early 2000s can be traced to inroads made in the 1990s by the Welfare Party (WP; Refah Partisi), an Islamic party founded in 1983. Buoyed by the increasing role of Islam in Turkish life in the 1980s and ’90s—evidenced by changes in dress and appearance, segregation of the sexes, the growth of Islamic schools and banks, and support for Sufi orders—the WP won an overwhelming victory in the 1995 parliamentary elections and became the first Islamic party ever to win a general election in Turkey. In January 1998, however, the WP was banned by Turkey’s constitutional court on charges of disturbing the secular order. A number of its members joined another Islamic party, the newly formed Virtue Party (VP; Fazilet Partisi), but in June 2001 it too was banned. In August a group led by Abdullah Gül and Recep Tayyip Erdoğan (a former mayor of Istanbul [1994–98]) struck out to form the AKP—or AK Party, ak in Turkish also meaning “white” or “clean”—as a democratic, conservative , nonconfessional movement. Unlike its predecessors, the AKP did not centre its image around an Islamic identity; indeed, its leaders underscored that it was not an Islamist party and emphasized that its focus was democratization, not the politicization of religion. Nevertheless, the political roots of the AKP and its leadership, some of the party’s political endeavours (including proposed regulation of the display and advertisement of alcohol), and the head scarves worn by some AKP leaders’ wives—including Emine Erdoğan and Hayrünnisa Gül—meant that the AKP was viewed with suspicion by some segments of the Turkish population. Similar Topics Labour Party In spite of the fact that the AKP was a relatively new party, it won enough seats in the November 2002 parliamentary elections to earn an absolute majority in the 550-seat parliament. Although Erdoğan was legally barred from serving in parliament or as prime minister because of a 1998 conviction for inciting religious hatred—he had recited a poem that compared mosques to barracks, minarets to bayonets, and the faithful to an army—a constitutional amendment passed in December 2002 effectively removed Erdoğan’s disqualification. After he won a by-election on March 9, 2003, Erdoğan was asked by Pres. Ahmet Necdet Sezer to form a new government, and on May 14, 2003, Erdoğan took office as prime minister. At the AKP’s first general assembly, held in October of that year, members unanimously reelected Erdoğan as the party’s chairman. The next year the AKP was broadly successful in local elections. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, 2008. Photo by Serkan Eldeleklioglu-Bora Omerogullari-Ozan Atasoy/Copyright World Economic Forum (www.weforum.org) Tensions that had been simmering between Turkey’s secularist parties and the AKP were heightened in 2007, when attempts by the parliament to elect Gül to the country’s presidency were blocked by an opposition boycott . In response to the subsequent stalemate, early general elections were held in July of that year and yielded an overwhelming victory for the AKP. Gül was subsequently again put forth as a candidate for president, and on August 28, 2007, he was elected by parliament to the position. Abdullah Gül and his wife, Hayrünnisa, greeting AKP supporters at an election victory … Murad Sezer/AP World Organizations: Fact or Fiction? The AKP and its secular opponents clashed again in early 2008, when parliament passed an amend

In which year was the Bank of England entirely nationalised?

About the Bank | Bank of England ​ ​ Nationalised in 1946, the Bank is a corporation wholly owned by the UK government. Overseen by a board of directors known as Court, the Bank is accountable to both Parliament and the public. Find out more about how we are governed… more   ​ ​ The Bank’s history runs parallel to the economic and financial history of the United Kingdom. Events and circumstances over the past 300 years have shaped the role and responsibilities of the modern-day Bank. Find out more about our history… more   Pamphlet on the Bank’s mission, the Bank today, brief architectural history and more. External Links

Apart from English, what is the official language of Pakistan?

Pakistani Languages |Languages of Pakistan Nov 2, 2011 Pakistani Languages Languages of Pakistan.Pakistan is considered to be a special country where many languages are spoken. Every person knows that language shows the heritage, culture and identity of people. According to survey that almost 200 languages are spoken in Pakistan. Since many years, the official language of Pakistan was the Persian. But before the British came, Urdu language was created or developed. Pakistan has many distinctive and different languages such as Urdu, Punjabi, English, Sindhi, Pashto and balochi. Urdu is considered to be the national language of Pakistan and it is the perfect combination of many languages like Arabic, Persian and many local languages. It is very much similar to Hindi. If we talk about Sindhi language then it is spoken in the sindh province. According to survey that almost 26 million people speak Sindhi in Pakistan. It is considered to be an Indo-Aryan language. Moreover, Sindhi language has 15 vowels and 47 consonant phonemes.  Furthermore, in case of Pashto language, it is spoken in the province of North West Frontier Province. This language is also known as pathani. This language is considered to be an Iranian language. Moreover, Punjabi language is spoken in the Punjab province. It is considered to be an indo-European language. Balochi language is spoken in the Baluchistan province and it is considered to be an Iranian language and it is much similar like Kurdish language. Apart from all these languages, English is considered to be an official language now a days. This language is used in order to communicate with other countries all over the world. It became the official and national language of Pakistan during the 11th century. If we talk about the history of Urdu language then the mughal leaders gave importance and significance to the Urdu language and made this language as an official language. Moreover, Urdu language uses the identical or similar letters as the Farsi and Arabic language. On the other hand, the Urdu speaker does not normally pronounce each letter in Urdu as Arabic speakers normally pronounce. Moreover, Urdu language has similar words as in Farsi language. Furthermore, during the 20th century, Pakistan plays a very important role in world events in order to promote the Urdu language. Apart from Urdu language, English also became an important and official language and now government officials use English language in order to conduct the business. On the whole after discussing the Pakistani languages it is easy to conclude that there are many languages spoken in Pakistan but the two most important are Urdu and English. Government of Pakistan should organize different events both at national and international events in order to promote the Urdu language. Finally, today Urdu language is getting rapidly popularity all over the world and now its become an identity that Urdu language is the national language of Pakistan.

Which computer company was founded in 1983 as Control Video Corporation?

A Brief History Of AOL | Fast Company | Business + Innovation A Brief History Of AOL David Lumb 05.12.15 1:15 PM Verizon announced today that it is buying AOL for $4.4 billion, probably to help Verizon better stream video online, especially to mobile devices, says The Washington Post . AOL is one of the only other pre-dotcom veterans, alongside Yahoo, to keep chugging along despite being left in the dust by younger tech juggernauts like Google and Facebook. Here’s a quick timeline of AOL’s fascinating history: 1983: AOL begins life as Control Video Corporation, which was founded by Bill von Meister and had one product: GameLine, a service that hooked your Atari 2600 to your phone line to rent games for $1. Control Video Corporation went bust in a year, and was reborn as Quantum Computer Services to further develop its phone-data tech. Steve Case, later to become the CEO of AOL, is part of the 10% of employees who survived the rebirth. Case quickly rises through the ranks. 1985: Quantum Computer Services can’t let go of over-the-phone gaming, and it launches dedicated a online gaming service called "Q-Link" for the Commodore 64 and 128 game consoles. Three years later, Quantum Computer Services launches PC-Link and partners with Apple to launch AppleLink, both pre-Internet online services. 1989: Quantum Computer Services and Apple end their partnership. Quantum Computer Services renames itself America Online. Two years later, America Online for DOS is released, and a year after that, America Online for Windows. 1996: America Online leaves behind its pay-per-hour system for a flat $19.95 monthly fee for dial-up Internet. The modern Internet era begins. Millions of America Online trial CDs are repurposed as frisbees. November 1998: America Online announces its purchase of Netscape, makers of the dominant browser of the era, Netscape Navigator. 2001: America Online and Time Warner merge. Things go sour almost from the get-go : company cultures don’t mix, broadband Internet eats up America Online’s customers, and the dotcom bubble annihilates the company’s stock worth from $226 billion to $20 billion. Thus begins the fall of America Online. A year later, CEO Steve Case is replaced by Jonathan Miller. 2006: America Online ditches its full name to just be known as AOL, which the world had been calling it for over a decade anyway. Business is still struggling. A year later, AOL moves its corporate headquarters from Virginia to New York City, liquidating 40% of its workforce (2,000 people) in the process. CEO Jonathan Miller is replaced by Randy Falco. Many awkward acquisitions follow, like social networking site Bebo for $850 million (which Bebo's founder bought back from AOL in 2013, for just $1 million ). March 2009: AOL hires former Googler Tim Armstrong as chairman and CEO. Two months later, Time Warner spins AOL back off as its own company. AOL goes on a shopping spree, buying Patch Media’s network of hyperlocal news cells (which Armstrong cofounded) and, in September 2010, buying technology reporting site TechCrunch and profile portal site About.Me . February 2011: AOL buys The Huffington Post, and its founder Arianna Huffington becomes AOL content chief. Two months later, AOL cuts 900 employees as a result of the deal. February 2013: AOL reports its first quarterly revenue growth in eight years . As The Wall Street Journal notes, this was due to AOL’s online advertisement revenue increasing above the rate of falling Internet subscriptions. Six months later, AOL buys video ad company Adapt.tv for $405 million . The strategy shift to online ads proves very successful—enough to knock Google out of first place at video ads eight months later . January 2014: AOL sells Patch. Mass Patch layoffs ensue, and they are awkward . The hyperlocal media era officially dies. February 2015: AOL kills venerable tech reporting site The Unofficial Apple Weblog . Tech veterans shed tears that Internet babies still suckling on smartphones don’t understand. May 2015: Verizon buys AOL for $4.4 billion in cash. According to anonymous sources spea

The Philippines were named after which king of Spain?

A Brief History of The Philippines A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE PHILIPPINES By Tim Lambert The Early Philippines The Philippines is named after King Philip II of Spain (1556-1598) and it was a Spanish colony for over 300 years. Today the Philippines is an archipelago of 7,000 islands. However it is believed that during the last ice age they were joined to mainland Asia by a land bridge, enabling human beings to walk from there. The first people in the Philippines were hunter-gatherers. However between 3,000 BC and 2,000 BC people learned to farm. They grew rice and domesticated animals. From the 10th AD century Filipinos traded with China and by the 12th Century AD Arab merchants reached the Philippines and they introduced Islam. Then in 1521 Ferdinand Magellan sailed across the Pacific. He landed in the Philippines and claimed them for Spain. Magellan baptized a chief called Humabon and hoped to make him a puppet ruler on behalf of the Spanish crown. Magellan demanded that other chiefs submit to Humabon but one chief named Lapu Lapu refused. Magellan led a force to crush him. However the Spanish soldiers were scattered and Magellan was killed. The Spaniards did not gain a foothold in the Philippines until 1565 when Miguel Lopez de Legazpi led an expedition, which built a fort in Cebu. Later, in 1571 the Spaniards landed in Luzon. Here they built the city of Intramuros (later called Manila), which became the capital of the Philippines. Spanish conquistadors marched inland and conquered Luzon. They created a feudal system. Spaniards owned vast estates worked by Filipinos. Along with conquistadors went friars who converted the Filipinos to Catholicism. The friars also built schools and universities. The Spanish colony in the Philippines brought prosperity - for the upper class anyway! Each year the Chinese exported goods such as silk, porcelain and lacquer to the Philippines. From there they were re-exported to Mexico. The years passed uneventfully in the Philippines until in 1762 the British captured Manila. They held it for two years but they handed it back in 1764 under the terms of the Treaty of Paris, signed in 1763. The Philippines in the 19th Century In 1872 there was a rebellion in Cavite but it was quickly crushed. However nationalist feeling continued to grow helped by a writer named Jose Rizal (1861-1896). He wrote two novels Noli Me Tangere (Touch me Not) and El Filibusterismo (The Filibusterer) which stoked the fires of nationalism. In 1892 Jose Rizal founded a movement called Liga Filipina, which called for reform rather than revolution. As a result Rizal was arrested and exiled to Dapitan on Mindanao. Meanwhile Andres Bonifacio formed a more extreme organisation called the Katipunan. In August 1896 they began a revolution. Jose Rizal was accused of supporting the revolution, although he did not and he was executed on 30 December 1896. Yet his execution merely inflamed Filipino opinion and the revolution grew. Then in 1898 came war between the USA and Spain. On 30 April 1898 the Americans defeated the Spanish fleet in Manila Bay. Meanwhile Filipino revolutionaries had surrounded Manila. Their leader, Emilio Aguinaldo declared the Philippines independent on 12 June. However as part of the peace treaty Spain ceded the Philippines to the USA. The Americans planned to take over. War between American forces in Manila and the Filipinos began on 4 February 1899. The Filipino-American War lasted until 1902 when Aguinaldo was captured. The Philippines in the 20th Century American rule in the Philippines was paternalistic. They called their policy 'Benevolent Assimilation'. They wanted to 'Americanize' the Filipinos but they never quite succeeded. However they did do some good. Many American teachers were sent to the Philippines in a ship called the Thomas and they did increase literacy. In 1935 the Philippines were made a commonwealth and were semi-independent. Manuel Quezon became president. The USA promised that the Philippines would become completely independent in 1945. However in December 1941 Japan attacked the US fle

Who made his ‘I Am Prepared to Die’ speech in 1964 at the opening of the Rivonia Trial in South Africa?

"I Am Prepared to Die" (Nelson Mandela's Statement at the Rivonia Trial in 1964) "I Am Prepared To Die" Nelson Mandela during his 1964 trial Nelson Mandela's statement at the opening of the defense case in the Rivonia Trial (Pretoria Supreme Court, April 20, 1964) I am the First Accused. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Arts and practised as an attorney in Johannesburg for a number of years in partnership with Oliver Tambo. I am a convicted prisoner serving five years for leaving the country without a permit and for inciting people to go on strike at the end of May 1961. At the outset, I want to say that the suggestion made by the State in its opening that the struggle in South Africa is under the influence of foreigners or communists is wholly incorrect. I have done whatever I did, both as an individual and as a leader of my people, because of my experience in South Africa and my own proudly felt African background, and not because of what any outsider might have said. In my youth in the Transkei I listened to the elders of my tribe telling stories of the old days. Amongst the tales they related to me were those of wars fought by our ancestors in defence of the fatherland. The names of Dingane and Bambata, Hintsa and Makana, Squngthi and Dalasile, Moshoeshoe and Sekhukhuni, were praised as the glory of the entire African nation. I hoped then that life might offer me the opportunity to serve my people and make my own humble contribution to their freedom struggle. This is what has motivated me in all that I have done in relation to the charges made against me in this case. Having said this, I must deal immediately and at some length with the question of violence. Some of the things so far told to the Court are true and some are untrue. I do not, however, deny that I planned sabotage. I did not plan it in a spirit of recklessness, nor because I have any love of violence. I planned it as a result of a calm and sober assessment of the political situation that had arisen after many years of tyranny, exploitation, and oppression of my people by the Whites. I admit immediately that I was one of the persons who helped to form Umkhonto we Sizwe, and that I played a prominent role in its affairs until I was arrested in August 1962. In the statement which I am about to make I shall correct certain false impressions which have been created by State witnesses. Amongst other things, I will demonstrate that certain of the acts referred to in the evidence were not and could not have been committed by Umkhonto. I will also deal with the relationship between the African National Congress and Umkhonto, and with the part which I personally have played in the affairs of both organizations. I shall deal also with the part played by the Communist Party. In order to explain these matters properly, I will have to explain what Umkhonto set out to achieve; what methods it prescribed for the achievement of these objects, and why these methods were chosen. I will also have to explain how I became involved in the activities of these organizations. I deny that Umkhonto was responsible for a number of acts which clearly fell outside the policy of the organisation, and which have been charged in the indictment against us. I do not know what justification there was for these acts, but to demonstrate that they could not have been authorized by Umkhonto, I want to refer briefly to the roots and policy of the organization. I have already mentioned that I was one of the persons who helped to form Umkhonto. I, and the others who started the organization, did so for two reasons. Firstly, we believed that as a result of Government policy, violence by the African people had become inevitable, and that unless responsible leadership was given to canalize and control the feelings of our people, there would be outbreaks of terrorism which would produce an intensity of bitterness and hostility between the various races of this country which is not produced even by war. Secondly, we felt that without violence there would be no way open to the African people to succeed in

In March 1975, which silent movie star was knighted by Queen Elizabeth II?

BBC ON THIS DAY | 4 | 1975: Comic genius Chaplin is knighted 1975: Comic genius Chaplin is knighted Silent film legend Charlie Chaplin has become Sir Charles after a ceremony at Buckingham Palace. The star of such films as The Kid and The Great Dictator was knighted in the New Year's Honours List. The ceremony took place just miles from the south London district where he spent much of his childhood. Sir Charles was accompanied to Buckingham Palace by his fourth wife, Oona, and the two youngest of his nine children. The slapstick legend, famed for his acrobatic routines, received his knighthood, from a wheelchair. It was a reflection of just how late in life - at the age of 85 - his honour had finally come. 'Dumbfounded' As he was pushed into the hall where the ceremony was taking place the band struck up his signature tune, the theme from his 1951 film, Limelight. He sat stiffly as the Queen tapped him on each shoulder and stooped to hang the KBE insignia around his neck. The two then chatted briefly before Sir Charles was wheeled to the front of the hall to watch the rest of the ceremony. Speaking to reporters afterwards Sir Charles said he had been "dumbfounded" by the occasion. He said the Queen had thanked him for what he had done and that his films had helped her a great deal. Sir Charles' knighthood follows years of calls for him to be honoured. In the 1940s and 1950s he was accused of "communist sympathies" and vilified in his adopted home of the United States. In 1952 his US visa was cancelled forcing Chaplin to relocate to Switzerland. Three years ago, in what was seen as an act of contrition, he was awarded a special Oscar by the US' Academy of Motion Pictures.

In the late 19th Century, who brought a libel action against the Marquess of Queensbury who won a counterclaim?

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How many ribs does a human have?

How Many Ribs Do Humans Have    Health / How Many Ribs Do Humans Have How Many Ribs Do Humans Have Sep 18, 2011 It is widely known that all vertebral species have ribs1. Humans have a complex rib cage2 which comprises of the sternum3, ribs and some other parts. Every doctor knows how many ribs people have, but an ordinary man can have some difficulties with such a question. In fact, it is no difficult to memorize the answer: Every human (both men and women) has 24 coupled ribs (that is, 12 pairs) The first fourteen ribs (seven pairs) are directly connected to the breastbone (sternum). They are called "true ribs". The very first pair is difficult to distinguish from the rest of human ribs. These ribs are flat, short, and C-shaped. They are attached below the neck. The other six pairs of ribs look more usual. The next five pairs of ribs are called "false ribs". Three of them have a cartilaginous attachment to the sternum, and the last two (pairs eleven and twelve) are known as "floating ribs". Once in a while they are also termed vertebral ribs because they are connected solely to the vertebrae. Some humans miss one pair of floating ribs, and some have three pairs of them due to genetic mutations. As a rule, the length of ribs increases starting from pair one and decreases from the eighth pair. The diaphragm4 controlling breathing separates the rib cage from the abdomen. The diaphragm’s contraction makes the rib cage along with the thoracic cavity expand which reduces intrathoracic pressure and fills the lungs with air. The main purpose of the rib cage is to protect the internals (the heart, lungs, and kidneys) in the thoracic cavity. The ribs make a cage-like formation around them, playing an important role in the skeleton. That is why this structure is called the rib cage though it consists of some other bones too. Many people do believe than men and women have different number of ribs. The origin of this belief lies in the Bible, and we all know the story of Adam and created from his rib Eve. In point of fact, the quantity of ribs does not depend on sex. Both men and women have twelve pairs of ribs. If this statement cannot convince you, take X-ray pictures of several men and women. This will be the strongest visual proof. We hope that this piece of information is enough to give you the exhaustive answer to the question, "How many ribs do humans have?". A rib is one of the 24 slender curved bones forming the rib cage. They serve to protect internal organs in the thoracic cavity. The rib cage (also called the thoracic cage) is the structure formed by ribs and other bones. As a rule, a human rib cage has twenty four ribs, the sternum, the twelve thoracic vertebrae, and costal cartilages. The sternum is the long bone in the shape of the capital letter The diaphragm is a muscular partition extending across the rib cage’s bottom and separating the thoracic cavity from the abdomen in humans and mammals. It plays an important role in respiration because its contraction spreads the thorax and inflates the lungs.

US singer/songwriter Richard Wayne Penniman is better known by what name?

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In the nursery rhyme, who was unable to be put together again by all the kings men?

All the King's Men What's Up With the Title? NEXT  Robert Penn Warren took the title, All the King's Men, from the famous nursery rhyme "Humpty Dumpty," featuring the egg who falls off a wall, gets broken, and can't be put back together. In case you blocked it out of your childhood memories, we reproduce it here: Humpty Dumpty sat on a wall. Humpty Dumpty had a great fall. All the king's horses and all the king's men Couldn't put Humpty together again. But anyway, what does a violent nursery rhyme have to do with corrupt southern politics, and a few people trying to do the right thing? One common interpretation is that Willie Stark is the king and that everybody else in the novel is one of his men (or women, as the case may be). When Willie gets shot by one of his men (Adam Stanton), none of his other men can put him back together. You could use that interpretation and write a paper about how ironic it is that Dr. Adam Stanton, the person most likely to put Willie back together, kills him. Still, when you know that Huey Long (on whom Willie is based) made a famous speech called " Every Man a King ," the Willie as king theory kind of falls down. But, you probably noticed another possible flaw. This theory requires that Willie be both the King, and Humpty Dumpty. Critic James Rouff argues that Willie is Humpty Dumpty, and not the King ( source ). He claims that the King is actually God, and that everybody in the novel is one of the God's men. Willie is the guy that tries to reach too high (i.e., to be like God) and ends up getting himself broken beyond repair. There is a fair amount of evidence to support this thesis. If you like this idea, pick some passages from the text that come to your mind and try to say something interesting about it. Still, we like the idea of King Humpty Dumpty. Let's break that idea out of its shell, and see if it works. First of all, notice how the King isn't featured in the nursery rhyme. The speaker makes us aware of the (absent) King only by talking about other things that are closely linked to him. If you hear the word "crown," you think of a royal person. In this case, we know the King is lurking somewhere in the vicinity because we see his horses and his men. The horses and men are symbols of the King. But isn't this story set in the United States of America? There are no kings in America, in the sense that there is no monarch. But there is a different understanding of "king" that might apply to All the King's Men. In America, everybody is supposed to be a king, right? This is the land of equality, or freedom, etc. The founders of America came here to get away from monarchy, to establish democracy. Is the moral here that if you try to be more of king in America, you'll get knocked off a wall? Well, lots of people try to be king in their own ways in this novel, and lots of people get smacked down. So you could call the title an ironic commentary on America's system of government. It gets even more ironic when we start thinking about the themes of slavery and race in the novel. But before we go there, we should mention that a "humpty dumpty" is also a not-so-nice term for a rather round person. This explains why the Humpty Dumpty from the nursery rhyme is often drawn as a kind of half man, half egg. They are also extremely fragile, and, once broken, can't be restored. So, we might ask ourselves, what does this novel show as broken? America, for one thing. The novel asks whether the pieces of America, broken by slavery and unequal distribution of wealth, can ever be put back together again. At the same time, the novel suggests that to put together a broken America, the institutions of slavery, racism, and unequal distribution of wealth also must be broken apart. This is what Judge Irwin means when he defends Willie by saying, "There's one principal [Willie has] grasped: you don't make omelettes without breaking eggs. […] He's broken plenty of eggs, and he may make omelettes" (3.113). By putting this cliché in a novel virtually devoid of clichés, Robert Penn Warren draws our attention to it, h

Which country’s football team was runner up in the 1970 FIFA World Cup?

Football World Cup winners list | FIFA soccer WC champion teams, history Football World Cup winners list Published on Jun 20, 2014 Take a close look at the greatest football teams on earth: the FIFA World Cup champions. The World Cup, also known as the Mundial or Copa do Mundo, has been held 19 times since it inaugural tournament in 1930. It has been won by eight different teams, with Brazil having the most World Cup titles with five, followed by Italy with four, and West Germany with three. Argentina and Uruguay have two titles each while England, France, and Spain have one title. Below is a year-by-year account of all the World Cup champion teams. 1930 FIFA World Cup Final score: Uruguay 4-2 Argentina Host country: Uruguay The 1930 World Cup was staged in Uruguay and it was the host country that won the championship. In the final match, the Uruguayans saw themselves trailing behind Argentina by 2-1 but managed to turn things around in the second half by scoring three goals. Uruguay became the first World Cup winner with a 4-2 score. 1934 FIFA World Cup Final score: Italy 2-1 Czechoslovakia (Extra time) Host country: Italy The 1934 World Cup was once again won by the host country and this time it was Italy that took the trophy. Playing against Czechoslovakia, Italy imposed a very tough defense but the visiting team breached the Italian line in the 70th to lead 1-0. Italy retaliated to make the game 1-1 before the end of regulation and bagged the win in overtime by a 2-1 tally. 1938 FIFA World Cup Final score: Italy 4-2 Hungary Host country: France Italy retained its crown in the 1938 World Cup in France. In the final match against Hungary, the Italians broke clear with a 3-1 score at halftime and finished the game 4-2. 1950 FIFA World Cup Final score: Uruguay 2-1 Brazil Host country: Brazil The World Cup was not staged again until 1950 because of the Second World War. Played in Brazil, this edition of the Mundial saw one of the biggest upsets in football history when the host country lost to the Uruguay football team. Brazil was highly favored to win in the final match with Uruguay, which was lowly rated after not qualifying in the two previous World Cups. The Brazilians scored two minutes into the second half and everything seemed to be going well for them. However, Uruguay tied on the 66th minute mark and scored anew on the 79th to steal the 1950 World Cup trophy. 1954 FIFA World Cup Final score: West Germany 3-2 Hungary Host country: Switzerland The 1954 World Cup saw another major upset: In the group stage, the Hungarians trashed West Germany 8-3 and was highly favored to win when the two teams met again in the final. Scoring two goals after only eight minutes, the Hungarian football team looked like they were on a smooth way to the Mundial trophy. However, West Germany equalized within the first half and, just five minutes before the end of regulation, broke away with another goal to win 3-2. 1958 FIFA World Cup Final score: Brazil 5-2 Sweden Host country: Sweden Host Sweden matched up against Brazil in the final of the 1958 World Cup. The Swedish football team opened the scoring but found themselves trailing by 2-1 at the end of the first half. Brazil played top-class football for the rest of the second half and finished the game 5-2. Brazil’s successful campaign was spurred by one of the greatest footballers in history , Pele, who played his first Mundial in this year. 1962 FIFA World Cup Final score: Brazil 3-1 Czechoslovakia Host country: Chile In the 1962 World Cup, Brazil faced Czechoslovakia in the final match without its goal-scoring genius, Pele, as he was injured in the first round. The Czechoslovakians struck the first goal but the Brazilians showed their offensive flare to emerge as victors with a 3-1 score. This was the second of five World Cup trophies in the Brazilian football team’s history. 1966 FIFA World Cup Final score: England 4-2 West Germany (Extra time) Host country: England England faced West Germany at the final of the 1966 World Cup. The Germans found the back of the net first but the Eng

Which actress played ‘Bond girl’ Honey Ryder?

Vote for your favourite Bond Girl: Pussy Galore, Honey Ryder, Jinx and Strawberry Fields | Daily Mail Online comments Diamonds are forever - and so are Bond girls. The film franchise's 50-year-old history is packed with sultry seductresses with double-entendre names - from helpless heiresses to glamorous assassins. From the first shot of Ursula Andress in that now-iconic white bikini in Dr. No to Olga Kurylenko's appearance as Camille Montes in Quantum of Solace, only a select number of actresses have become members of one of the most exclusive groups in the film industry. Spectre, which hits UK cinemas on October 26, 2015, will see Daniel Craig once again reprise his role as the 007 action hero.  SCROLL DOWN FOR POLL He's back: A new set of images for Daniel Craig's fourth James Bond movie Spectre have been released Spectre sees 007 on a rogue mission in Mexico City and Rome where he meets Lucia Sciarra (Monica Bellucci), the beautiful and forbidden widow of an infamous criminal A newly released behind-the-scenes set of images introduces Léa Seydoux's character Madeleine Swan He will be joined by new Bond girls, Monica Bellucci as Lucia Sciarra, the 'beautiful and forbidden widow of an infamous criminal', and Léa Seydoux as the 'soulful, feisty and complicated' Madeleine Swann. Ahead of the film's release, FEMAIL looks back at 15 of the action hero's leading ladies. RELATED ARTICLES Share 1. URSULA ANDRESS AS HONEY RYDER (DR NO, 1962) The original Bond girl is arguably still the best. When a bronzed Honey Ryder - played by Swiss actress Ursula Andress - stepped out of the sea in a white bikini, she set the standard for every fellow actress to follow.  Honey's dripping wet hair and wonder woman physique in 1962's Dr. No is still one of the most memorable moments from the movie franchise.  1. Honey Ryder's dripping wet hair and wonder woman physique in 1962's Dr. No is still one of the most memorable moments from the movie franchise 2. Bolivian beauty Camille Montes played by Olga Kurylenko is the perfect match for Bond - and one of the first girls he doesn't hook up with. The pair have both lost loved ones and share a desire for revenge Poll     However, despite the dramatic entrance, Honey was little more than a damsel in distress to Sean Connery's Bond.  And - because of Ursula's thick accent - Honey's voice was actually provided by German actress Nikki van der Zyl. The famous scene was later referenced decades later in Daniel Craig’s Casino Royale – only then with Bond in the swimwear.  2. OLGA KURYLENKO AS CAMILLE MONTES (QUANTUM OF SOLACE, 2008)  Bolivian beauty Camille Montes is the perfect match for Daniel Craig's Bond.  Seductive Camille is also one of the first girls the British secret agent doesn't hook up with.  In 2008's Quantum Of Solace, the vengeful pair have both lost loved ones and are on a mission to get justice. Producers put Ukrainian actress-model Olga through an extremely intense training regime to prep her for the role. Olga told Movies Online that she endured fight training for 'fours hours per day every day'.  'Then we learned how to sky-dive and we had to go into this wind tunnel which is outside of London,' she said.  'We did that two or three times a week too and then, also I learned how to use a gun, how to strip them apart, put them back together, how to aim, how to load a gun, all those things.' 3. BRITT EKLAND AS MARY GOODNIGHT (THE MAN WITH THE GOLDEN GUN, 1974)  Mary Goodnight was Bond's naive field operative in the 1974 Roger Moore film The Man With The Golden Gun. Played by Swedish actress Britt Ekland - famous for her marriage to actor Peter Sellers - Mary might not necessarily be a vintage Bond girl but she had a sense of humour and good chemistry with Roger.  But she also became understandably cross with the action, particularly after one scene in which she had to hide in a cupboard in his bedroom while he romanced another woman.   Sample dialogue (from Bond): ‘I approve your uniform. Tight in all the right places, not too many buttons.’ Mary Goodnight was featured in several of the

Which year saw the first ‘space tourist’ Dennis Tito, who paid a reported 20 million dollars to board the International Space Station?

First Space Tourist: How a U.S. Millionaire Bought a Ticket to Orbit First Space Tourist: How a U.S. Millionaire Bought a Ticket to Orbit By Mike Wall, Space.com Senior Writer | April 27, 2011 06:00am ET MORE American businessman Dennis Tito, the world’s first orbital space tourist, is seen training for his historic 2001 flight to the International Space Station. Tito launched in April 2001 aboard a Russian Soyuz spacecraft thanks to a $20 million deal brokered by the Virginia-based firm Space Adventures. Credit: Space Adventures This story is part of a SPACE.com series to mark a decade of space tourism. Coming tomorrow: The future of space tourism and its impact on space science. If the era of commercial spaceflight has a birthday, it's April 28, 2001. On that date, American businessman Dennis Tito became history's first space tourist , paying his own way to the International Space Station aboard a Russian Soyuz spacecraft. Forty years to the month after Yuri Gagarin became the first person in space, Tito showed that there was money to be made in human spaceflight -- potentially lots of money, as he plunked down a reported $20 million for his flight. Now, 10 years later, the industry looks set to heat up, with multiple firms jockeying for position in a commercial space race that is arguably already under way. "The private spaceflight industry did start with Dennis' flight," said Tom Shelley, president of Space Adventures, the Virginia-based company that brokered Tito's eight-day mission with Russia's Federal Space Agency and has sent a total of seven people on eight orbital flights since 2001. "That was the first real milestone and demonstrated to a lot of people that there was a market for private citizens to go to space." [ Photos: The World's First Space Tourists ] A lifelong dream, nearly deferred Tito made his millions in the world of finance. But he was once an engineer at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, and has been a space enthusiast since he was a teenager. "My dream was to fly in space before I die," Tito said. "And I basically came up with that lifelong goal around the time of Yuri Gagarin's flight ." In early 2000, Tito started working toward making his dream a reality. He would turn 60 later that year, and he felt like his chances of getting into space were rapidly running out. The oldest rookie spaceflyer at the time, after all, was NASA astronaut Deke Slayton, who first made it to orbit in 1975 at the age of 51. "So I was gettting over the hill, I thought," Tito told SPACE.com. "So I said, 'It's now or never.'" In June 2000, Tito signed a deal with a company called MirCorp to ride a Soyuz to Russia's Mir space station. However, those plans fell through in December of that year, when Russia announced that it planned to deorbit the aging station. (Mir burned up in Earth's atmosphere in March 2001.) Undeterred, Tito soon made other arrangements. He signed on with Space Adventures, which brokered an April 2001 flight to the International Space Station , again on a Soyuz. The station was a relatively new project at the time, having just begun assembly operations in November 1998. NASA makes it tough The Russians agreed to take Tito's money and offer him a seat on a Soyuz. But the other station partners -- notably NASA and space agencies from Canada, Europe and Japan -- were not so thrilled. They informed Russia that they "recommended against" Tito's mission. NASA officials said at the time that they didn't object in principle to the presence of a paying customer aboard the orbiting lab. They just didn't think Tito's training would be sufficient by April, which they said was a time of complex and crucial station operations. "During this period, the presence of a nonprofessional crewmember who is untrained on all critical station systems, is unable to respond and assist in any contingency situation which may arise, and who would require constant supervision, would add a significant burden to the Expedition and detract from the overall safety of the International Space Station," reads a NASA press release from

What is the national plant of Ireland?

National, Native and Popular Flowers of Ireland National, Native and Popular Flowers of Ireland National Flower of Ireland The Shamrock, a three-leafed plant similar to a clover, which is an unofficial symbol of Ireland and Northern Ireland. Shamrocks are said to bring good luck and also used as a badge for sports teams, state organizations, and troops abroad from Ireland. This flower is related to an Irish tale of St. Patrick, which tells of how Patrick used the three-leafed shamrock to explain the Trinity. His followers adopted the custom of wearing a Shamrock on his feast day. Other Native and Popular Flowers of Ireland Since Ireland was completely covered by ice sheets during the most recent Ice Age, all native plant and animal life now extant originated from the natural migration of species, chiefly from other parts of Europe and especially from Britain. But still the land of Ireland grows some beautiful flower like Shell Flower (Molucca Balm), Easter Lilies, Amaryllis, Lilies, Roses, Chrysanthemums and Wild Flowers. While, Campanula rotundifolia, Cicuta virosa, Ulex europaeus, Saxifraga oppositifolia, Spring Squill, Globeflower and Bog-rosemary are some of the native flowers of Ireland. Lilies, Colorful Roses, Sunflowers, Orchids, Gerberas, Daffodils and Daisies are some of the flowers which are passionately liked by Irish people for the gift purposes on various occasions. from our stores - Pickupflowers - the flower expert Online Florists Ireland A few of the major online florists who cater to Ireland are Stems of Ireland and Flowers by Mulqueens, Brian Mulqueen florists have been serving Ennis and Co. Clare for the last 30 years as the largest florist business in County Clare, Ireland. For a list of Ireland florists who do business online, please visit our page on Online Florists in Ireland . Send Flowers to Ireland The Flower Expert has arrived at a few parameters on which florists can be compared so that the customers can select a good florist who suits their needs. You can go through the comparative analysis of the top florists presented in this table. This comprehensive table will help you decide which florist gives the best service when you want to send flowers to Ireland. Facts about Ireland Located at the northwest of Continental Europe, surrounded by hundreds of islands and islets, Ireland is the third largest island in Europe and the twentieth largest in the world. Ireland boasts the 2nd highest GDP per capita in the Europe, 4th highest Human Development Index in the world, 3rd highest economic freedom worldwide, and the best political rights and civil liberties. In 2005, Ireland was ranked the best place to live in the world, according to a "quality of life" assessment by Economist magazine. Ireland gave the world some of the greatest writers in the English language, including Jonathan Swift, Oliver Goldsmith, and George Bernard Shaw. Ireland is the only Europeon country where abortion is still illegal (except to protect the life of mother). Subscribe Get 10% off on pickupflowers.com explore

What is the name of the male character in French pantomime who usually wears a loose white costume and a pointed hat and has a sad white-painted face?

14 Rosalind Doublet and hose of light-gray wool, the former trimmed with gray fur. Green velvet bodice, chemisette and puffs of Nile-green silk. Long gray cloak lined with pink. Esmeralda Gown of Persian-stripe satin with embroidered bands. Bolero embroidered in silver and gold. Narrow girdle and Oriental scarf. Large beads around neck and draped on hair. 0018 15 Normandy Maiden Dress of red and black striped wool with kerchief and apron of white muslin. High hat of white, trimmed with white lace and red ribbon. Butterfly Costume of chenille dotted net. Drapery caught here and there with butterflies. Large butterfly wings and antennæ in the hair above the brow. 0019 16 Black Diamond Black and white satin combined as illustrated, with white chemisette, collar and tie. Hat of white satin, tipped with bows. Mother Goose Full skirt of yellow, points and bodice of brown satin, paniers and vest of yellow, with hat of same trimmed with a brown snake. 0020 17 Italian Dancing Girl Skirt of red China silk, accordion-plaited. Chemisette and apron of India lawn, with bodice of black velvet. Head-dress of striped silk of many colors. Shepherdess Skirt of chintz, with large flowers. Bodice and panier drapery of pink nun's-veiling. Black velvet on sleeves and square-cut neck. Large hat trimmed with flowers. 0021 18 Chinese Princess Skirt of brocade and striped silk; coat of rich yellow satin embroidered in Chinese characters, and under-coat of white China silk with wide sleeves having embroidered cuffs. Chinese head-dress. Quakeress Gown of dark gray cashmere made severely plain. Large apron of white lawn and full length kerchief of same material. Wears stiff bonnet of the dress material and carries a cotton umbrella and a basket. 0022 19 Song Skirt and bodice of cerise satin. Draperies of pale-gray gauze, with laurel leaves, etc., for ornamentation. Staff and notes painted on the skirt. Carmen Skirt and waist of pink satin with rose-colored scarf. Bolero of black velvet edged with gilt spangles; cap trimmed with same; gilt belt. 0023 20 Japanese Fan Dancer Kimono of Japanese brocade, sateen or silk. Obi of polka-dot silk, with large bow at the back. Hair in Japanese fashion with small fans for ornaments. Scotch Lassie Kilted skirt of Scotch plaid. White silk bouffant vest. Jacket of the principal clan color trimmed with black velvet, and scarf of the plaid goods. Cap of plaid. 0024 21 Oriental Dancing Girl Bloomers and blouse of white India silk. Tunic and bolero of bright-red satin with silver embroidery and sash of Oriental coloring. Cap of white silk. Joan of Arc Skirt of pale-blue broadcloth; bodice and sleeves of silver cloth, or cloth covered with paillettes. Jaquette of blue cloth embroidered in silver. Mantel and cap of blue. 0025 22 Dancing Girl Turkish trousers of Nile-green nun's-veiling with rich green velvet for bolero. Roman sash fringed with gold and colored beads. Marguerite Gown of lemon-color cheviot, with waist and sleeves of brocade. Bodice-vest of brown velvet laced with yellow, and chemisette of white mull. Silver ornaments. 0026 23 Priscilla Frock of gray cashmere. Kerchief and cuffs of fine white linen. Cap of the frock material faced with white linen, and tied with gray ribbon. Girl Graduate Gown of black cashmere with mortar board of same material. A gown of any sort may be worn underneath, but a diploma should be carried. 0027 24 The Geisha This kimono may be made of silk or any of the Japanese cotton prints. The obi or broad sash of red silk is tied in a large bow at the back. With this gown a gay-colored petticoat should be worn. 0028 25 Lady of the 1830 Period Black velvet cloak, belted at the waist and trimmed in front with two beaver panels. Large cape edged with beaver. Large beaver muff; poke bonnet trimmed with plumes. Di Vernon Petticoat of silver-gray satin trimmed with green ribbon. Skirt and coat of dark-green cloth. White facings, chemisette and lace cravat. Large green hat with silver-colored plumes. 0029 26 Folly Underskirt of white satin plaitings; lower pointed tunic of light blue, next of p

Swedish actress Greta Gustafsson was better known by what name?

Greta Garbo (Author of Walking with Garbo) edit data Greta Lovisa Gustafsson, better known as Greta Garbo, was a noted Swedish actress and recluse. She was a major star in the United States during the silent film era and the Golden Age of Hollywood. In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked Garbo fifth on their list of greatest female stars of all time, after Katharine Hepburn, Bette Davis, Audrey Hepburn, and Ingrid Bergman. Garbo launched her career with a major role in the Swedish film The Saga of Gosta Berling. Her performance caught the attention of Louis B. Mayer, who brought her to Hollywood in 1925 to work at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM). She became a star of silent films. Garbo was one of the few actresses to negotiate the transition to sound. Her first talking film was Anna Christie (1 Greta Lovisa Gustafsson, better known as Greta Garbo, was a noted Swedish actress and recluse. She was a major star in the United States during the silent film era and the Golden Age of Hollywood. In 1999, the American Film Institute ranked Garbo fifth on their list of greatest female stars of all time, after Katharine Hepburn, Bette Davis, Audrey Hepburn, and Ingrid Bergman. Garbo launched her career with a major role in the Swedish film The Saga of Gosta Berling. Her performance caught the attention of Louis B. Mayer, who brought her to Hollywood in 1925 to work at Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM). She became a star of silent films. Garbo was one of the few actresses to negotiate the transition to sound. Her first talking film was Anna Christie (1930), for which she was nominated for an Academy Award. MGM marketers enticed the public with the catchphrase "Garbo talks!" In 1932, her popularity allowed her to dictate the terms of her contract, and she became increasingly choosy about her roles. She received the New York Film Critics Circle Award for Best Actress for Anna Karenina (1935), but she considered her performance as the courtesan Marguerite Gautier in Camille (1936) her best performance; the role gained her a second Academy Award nomination. After working exclusively in dramatic films, Garbo turned to comedy with Ninotchka (1939) and Two-Faced Woman (1941). For Ninotchka, Garbo was again nominated for an Academy Award; Two-Faced Woman did well at the box office, but was a critical failure. After 1941, she retired after appearing in 27 films, and became increasingly reclusive. She has been indelibly linked to one of her lines from the film Grand Hotel: "I want to be alone". She later remarked, "I never said, 'I want to be alone.' I only said, 'I want to be let alone.' There is all the difference." To the end of her life, Garbo-watching became a sport among the paparazzi and the media, but she remained elusive up until her death in 1990 at the age of 84. ...more

Swiss National Day is celebrated during which month of the year?

Swiss National Day in Switzerland Home   Calendar   Holidays   Switzerland   Swiss National Day Swiss National Day in Switzerland The Bundesfeier on August 1 is Switzerland's national holiday. The date was chosen because the Federal Charter of 1291 was dated “at the beginning of the month of August”. The document is considered one of the country's most important founding documents. Swiss flag The Swiss national flag shows a white cross on a red background. ©iStockphoto.com/assalve What Do People Do? There are celebrations in communities all around Switzerland. In most cases, the official ceremonies include a prayer and the singing of the Swiss national anthem (the Schweizerpsalm). At 8:00 p.m. (20:00) church bells ring throughout the country. Public Life The Bundesfeier is a public holiday in all of Switzerland. Offices, banks, schools and businesses are closed. Public transport runs on a reduced schedule. Background The Federal Charter (Bundesbrief) of 1291 opens with the words “In the year of the lord 1291, at the beginning of the month of August”. The document unified three cantons in the area of modern-day Switzerland and is considered one of the country's most important founding documents. Switzerland has been celebrating National Day on August 1 since 1891. Swiss National Day Observances

Sam Walton founded which famous US retail chain in 1962?

Sam Walton Biography - Childhood, Life Achievements & Timeline Business People Sam Walton Biography Sam Walton was an American businessman who founded the Wal-Mart Stores Inc. This biography of Sam Walton provides detailed information about his childhood, life, achievements, works & timeline. Quick Facts Helen Walton (1943 – his death) children S. Robson Walton, Alice Walton, John T. Walton, Jim C. Walton education - Distinguished Eagle Scout Award Image Credit https://www.pinterest.com/kingofscots1968/wal-mart-my-jail-umm-job-lol/ Sam Walton was an American businessman who founded the Wal-Mart Stores Inc. which grew to be the world’s largest corporation by revenue as well as the biggest private employer in the world. Founded in 1962, today the company has thousands of stores all over the world. Sam Walton had spent years in the retail management business before opening the first Wal-Mart store. Born into a humble farming family in the late 1910s, he grew up during the Great Depression when not just his own family, but everyone else around him struggled to make ends meet. Still a young boy, he took up a variety of jobs in order to contribute to his family’s income and this taught him the value of hard work and determination at a young age. He attended the University of Missouri and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in economics. After working for a while at J. C. Penney, he went on to serve in the army during the war years before venturing into the retail management business. He took over management of his first variety store when he purchased a Ben Franklin variety store in Newport, Arkansas. Eventually he opened the first Wal-Mart store in 1962 which has now grown to include over 11,000 stores in 28 countries. Childhood & Early Life He was born as Samuel Moore Walton on March 29, 1918, in Kingfisher, Oklahoma, U.S. to Thomas Gibson Walton and Nancy Lee. He had one younger brother, James. His father was a farmer who later entered farm mortgaging as farming did not provide enough money to provide for his family. The family moved frequently during Sam’s early childhood. He was a good student and he became the youngest Eagle Scout in Missouri’s history while studying in the eighth grade in Shelbina, Missouri. His family finally settled in Columbia, Missouri. He grew up during the Great Depression and took up numerous small jobs in order to help his family which was struggling to make ends meet. Among other chores, he sold magazine subscriptions and delivered newspapers. He also milked the family cow, bottled the surplus and sold it to customers. He attended David H. Hickman High School in Columbia where he was voted the "Most Versatile Boy" at the time of his graduation in 1936. He then went to the University of Missouri as a Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC) cadet. He also joined the Zeta Phi chapter of Beta Theta Pi fraternity and served as President of Burall Bible Class, a large class of students from the University of Missouri and Stephens College. During his university days he became a member of QEBH, the well-known secret society on campus honoring the top senior men, and the national military honor society Scabbard and Blade. He graduated in 1940 with a bachelor’s degree in economics. Career Within days of his graduation, Walton joined J. C. Penney as a management trainee in Des Moines, Iowa. He resigned from the job in 1942 in order to serve in the World War II. Before joining the army, he worked at a DuPont munitions plant near Tulsa, Oklahoma for a while. He joined the U.S. Army Intelligence Corps and supervised security at aircraft plants and prisoner of war camps. He eventually reached the rank of Captain in his army career and returned to civilian life once the war was over. Married by now, he borrowed some money from his father-in-law and purchased a Ben Franklin variety store in Newport, Arkansas, in 1945. The store was a franchise of the Butler Brothers chain. He found considerable success in retail management with his pioneering concepts, and by the early 1960s, Walton, along with hi

In the game of Bingo, ‘Knock at the door’ is the nickname of which number?

The top ten most well-known bingo phrases : SWNS The top ten most well-known bingo phrases January 21, 2014 | by SWNS Reporter | 0 Comments Legs 11 is called in bingo because the number resembles a pair of long legs like these Bingo is a game everybody loves – and just about everyone knows its most popular phrases. Whether it is the Queen playing with the Royal family at Sandringham over Christmas, Robbie Williams calling the balls with Gary Barlow and friends, or a group of pensioners visiting the local bingo hall on a Saturday night, they all know they’re legs eleven from a garden gate. The terms have become as well-liked as the game itself. In fact, they’ve worked themselves firmly into the British language. Many use historical references or rhyming slang from the mid-20th century, when bingo really took off, especially in bustling halls around London. Bingo terminology is witty, fun, cheeky and entertaining. But most importantly, anybody who wants to stay on the ball – whether they play online bingo at Paddy Power  at a local venue, should be well-versed in the common phrases used for each number in a game of bingo. Here’s a guide to the most well-known and loved phrases. Legs Eleven Legs eleven is called when the number 11 ball appears. Why? Because a number 11 resembles a pair of long slender legs, of course. Audiences often accompany this number with saucy wolf whistles. Two fat ladies This mischievous label is given to the number 88. Bingo phrases often draw similarities between the shapes of the number and certain images. In this case, two overweight women sitting next to each other. Lucky seven One of the more simple bingo phrases, lucky seven is shouted by the caller when the seven ball drops. Seven is believed to be lucky in all walks of life. Unlucky for some ‘Unlucky for some, it’s number 13’. It’s a phrase that brings joy and heaps of cash to some playing bingo and disappointment to others. Everyone knows 13 is an unlucky number. Or is it? Clickety click This phrase usually accompanies the number 66. The caller will say ‘clickety click, 66’. It’s origins are unclear, but it has its roots in rhyming slang. Garden gate One bingo number that definitely derives from Cockney rhyming slang is 88. Garden gate rhymes with 88, so it is also used for this in bingo. Rhyming slang originates from east London, and was used as a covert language that the authorities could not understand – but found its way into bingo halls because many people from that time and era played bingo. Kelly’s eye This one isn’t as obvious as others, but it is just as well-known by those who play the game. Kelly’s Eye often refers to the Australian outlaw Ned Kelly, who had only one eye. Another suggestion is that it derived from the military as bingo was the only gambling they were allowed to take part in. Other phrases for number one are ‘At the beginning’, ‘Nelson’s Column’, ‘Buttered scone’  and ‘Little Jimmy’. Knock at the door Knock at the door, number four. A quick and easy piece of rhyming slang, this is used by the caller for number four. Doctors orders A slightly more obscure historical reference, doctors orders means number nine. This was because during World War II, Number 9 was a laxative handed out by medics. Dirty Gertie This really does give away the age and origins of bingo slang. Not only does this phrase use rhyming slang for 30, it is a reference to a statue called ‘La Délivrance’ of a naked lady called that was installed in north London in 1927 by the French sculptor Émile Oscar Guillaume.

Who was the only US President not to be elected to office?

Presidential Election Facts - U.S. Presidents - HISTORY.com Presidential Election Facts A+E Networks Introduction With more than two centuries’ worth of U.S. presidential elections, the historical ledger is filled with an array of facts. For example, when Barack Obama was named the 44th president, he was really only the 43rd president because Grover Cleveland is counted twice. And with Article II, Section 1, Clause 5 of the U.S. Constitution stating that a citizen has to be at least 35 years old to become president, John F. Kennedy came the closest to that limit by earning election at age 43. Learn about the only bachelor to be elected president, the four candidates to have won the popular vote and lost the election and more. Google The 2000 election was not the first time a candidate won the popular vote but lost the election. It has happened four times in our nation’s history: In 1824 Andrew Jackson won the popular vote but got less than 50 percent of the electoral votes. John Quincy Adams became the next president when he was picked by the House of Representatives. In 1876 Samuel Tilden won the popular vote but lost the election when Rutherford B. Hayes got 185 electoral votes to Tilden’s 184. In 1888 Grover Cleveland won the popular vote but lost the election when Benjamin Harrison got 233 electoral votes to Cleveland’s 168. In 2000 Al Gore won the popular vote but lost the election to George Bush. In the most highly contested election in modern history, the U.S. Supreme Court stopped the Florida recount of ballots, giving Bush the state’s 25 electoral votes for a total of 271 to Gore’s 255. Grover Cleveland was elected president (1884) then lost his re-election campaign (1888) and came back again to win the presidency for a second time. (1892) Barack Obama is the nation’s 44rd president but in reality there have only been 43 presidents. Grover Cleveland is counted twice as our 22nd and 24th president because he was elected for two nonconsecutive terms. Only 12 U.S. Presidents have been elected to office for two terms and served those two terms. Franklin D. Roosevelt was elected to office four terms prior to the Twenty-second Amendment. Article II, Section 1, Clause 5 of the U.S. Constitution has only three requirements for a president. (1) Must be at least 35 years old, (2) have lived in the United States at least 14 years, and (3) be a natural-born citizen. John Kennedy is the youngest elected U.S. President at 43. Ronald Reagan is the oldest elected U.S. President at 73. (second term) The only President and Vice President to never be elected to the office was Gerald Ford . He became vice president when Spiro Agnew resigned and became president when Nixon resigned. The tallest U.S. President was Abraham Lincoln at 6’4″The shortest U.S. President was James Madison at 5’4″ Percent wise – the 1992 election was the biggest turnout since 1972 with 61.3 percent off the voter age population heading to the polls. James Buchanan is the only bachelor to be elected president. Eight presidents have died in office. William Henry Harrison (pneumonia) Franklin D. Roosevelt (cerebral hemorrhage) John F. Kennedy (assassin) Ronald Reagan is the only divorced man to be elected president. James Monroe received every electoral vote but one in the 1820 election. A New Hampshire delegate wanted George Washington to be the only president elected unanimously. The U.S. Marine band has played at every presidential inauguration since 1801. President John Tyler is believed to be the first to use “Hail to the Chief” as the official Presidential honors. President Bill Clinton was born William Jefferson Blythe but took his stepfather’s last name when his mother remarried. He formally changed his name to William Jefferson Clinton when he was 15. Victoria Woodhull became the first woman to run for President in 1872. Hillary Clinton became the first woman to be nominated for president by a major party ticket in 2016. Jeanette Rankin of Montana became the first woman elected to Congress in 1916. John Mercer Langston became the first elected black pol

The liqueur creme de cassis is made with which fruit?

Why Crème de Cassis Deserves a Revival | Serious Eats Why Crème de Cassis Deserves a Revival 9 Don't call it grandma booze. Crème de cassis is too good to relegate to your occasional Kir Royale. [Photo: Lejay Crème de Cassis] Finding delicious, balanced fruit liqueurs can be a tricky business. After several unfortunate encounters with cloying bargain-priced brands in my early days of drinking, I have largely ignored that shelf at the liquor store. Until, that is, I discovered crème de cassis. Unlike other fruity, sugary liqueurs, cassis is captivating. It offers an exotic depth of flavor and an intriguing contrast between lush fruit and puckering acidity. These days, you'll spot crème de cassis at your best local cocktail bar, and it should be on your home liquor shelf, too. The liqueur tastes unfamiliar and interesting mostly because it's made with a small berry that isn't found abundantly in America. When I first tasted black currant, I was overseas in England. Sipping on a tangy soda from popular brand Ribena, I knew instantly I was hooked. The soda had a dark crimson hue, and the flavor was shockingly foreign and exciting; an uneasy balance between tart and bitter, sweet and dry, dripping with rich fruit. [Photo: Lejay Crème de Cassis] Since then, I've searched high and low for black currants, and have been curious as to why the flavor never caught on with as much fervor in the States as it has in places like France and England. Turns out, the reason for fruit's obscurity here is because commercial cultivation is tightly regulated, as black currant sometimes carries a fungus that is detrimental to pine trees, thus threatening the timber industry. The regulations, put into place at the federal level in the early 1900s, have since been lifted in several states, allowing the once-forbidden fruits to grow in places including Oregon, New York, Vermont, and Massachusetts. Yet you still don't see black currant spreading like wildfire. Perhaps because at its core, it's a flavor that's not as familiar to Americans as other fruits. Black currant has an astringent sharpness similar to cranberry that can be off-putting to some, meaning its uses and widespread appeal are limited. Personally, I tend to favor drinks that lean towards the sharp, bitter end of the liquid spectrum, so you can imagine my delight in discovering that black currant is available—just hiding in the obscure world of fruit liqueurs under the guise of cassis or crème de cassis. Here are some of the best brands that can be found at your local store, and how to drink them. How to Drink It [Photo: Emma Janzen] If you like big-bodied red wines with plenty of tannin, rich bittersweet amari, or herbal and lush vermouths, black currant might be the right liqueur for you, too. If these descriptors sound appealing, try getting to know it on a few cubes of ice to quench the need for a light pre-dinner appetite stimulant. Cocktail-wise, let's get the obvious out of the way immediately: yes, cassis is known for its role in the celebrated Kir and Kir Royale cocktails, and those drinks are pretty much its dominant use in both Europe and the States. There's no denying that the black currant flavor plays well with both white wine and Champagne, but with such a pungent, perky identity, it's a shame to relegate cassis to these drinks alone. The liqueur works exceptionally well in an array of aperitif drinks and highballs like the Pompier cocktail , made with dry vermouth and club soda, or the tangy Teresa made with Campari and lime. It also shines in the classic Diablo , where it brings sweetness to spicy ginger ale (or ginger beer, if you like that ginger punch) and helps round out earthy, herbal tequila. If the cassis you've purchased is well-balanced—not heavily tart or extra sweet—you can simply serve it with soda and a lemon twist. Adding a heavy spritz of lime draws out the cranberry-like tartness in the fruit—if you like sour drinks and are tired of the standard offerings, this is a must try. In Europe, cassis is often used as a sweet kick in a creamy Guinness or to per

Which English author wrote the 1928 novel ‘Orlando: A Biography’?

SparkNotes: Orlando: Key Facts Key Facts Study Questions and Essay Topics full title ·  Orlando: a Biography author · Virginia Woolf genre · Fictional biography language · English time and place written · Woolf wrote Orlando from her home in London, 1927–1928, between To the Lighthouse and The Waves date of first publication · October 11, 1928, the date given in the last line of the novel publisher · Hogarth Press narrator · Third-person, omniscient narrator; an unreliable "biographer" who changes style and tone to suit the changes of Orlando's life climax · The climax occurs when Orlando finds herself in the present day, 1928, and she is forced to acknowledge her own nature as a multitude of selves and experiences within one person. protagonist · Orlando setting (time) · 1588 to 1928 setting (place) · Mostly in England (London and Kent), but 1660–1685 are spent on an excursion to Constantinople and the hills of Turkey point of view · Third-person omniscient; the narrator or "biographer" knows what each of the characters are thinking and inserts her own explanations into the text falling action · Orlando, having found love, now finds life in the present moment; standing by her oak tree, she looks over her manor and welcomes back her husband Shel. tense · Immediate past, real-time narration foreshadowing · Orlando's poem foreshadows that she will end up back at her oak tree; the appearance of Archduchess Harriet foreshadows that he will me a man; Orlando's troubles with the gypsies foreshadow that she will return to England. tone · Detached, philosophic, and poetic; although she attempts to include dates and facts making the book a real 'biography,' the narrator's work ends up as poetry. themes · Sex and gender, the differences between men and women; the quality of history; the 'spirit of the age;' time; interconnectedness; truth, fact, and poetry motifs · Poetry, dates, clothing, sex changes symbols · The oak tree, the clock, Orlando's manor house, clouds More Help

Which 1956 film starring Burt Lancaster was shot in Paris, including at the Cirque d’hiver?

Gina Lollobrigida, Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis in Trapeze (1956) - I - YouTube Gina Lollobrigida, Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis in Trapeze (1956) - I Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Apr 6, 2013 From the movie Trapeze (1956) starring Gina Lollobrigida (first American movie for Italy's most illustrious and most beautiful actress ever), Burt Lancaster, Tony Curtis, Katy Jurado, Thomas Gomez, Johny Puleo, Minor Watson, Gérard Landry, Jean-Pierre Kérien, Sid James and others. Script: Liam O' Brien (adaptation of the novel written by Max Catto) Music: Malcolm Arnold Directed by Carol Reed More: Lancaster, a former circus acrobat, performed many of his own stunts, though the most dangerous (including the climactic triple) were done by technical consultant Eddie Ward from Ringling Brothers Circus. Trapeze was filmed entirely in Paris, including at the Cirque d'hiver, and at the nearby Billancourt studios. The film was the fourth most popular movie at the British box office in 1956. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trapeze_... ) Also: Lancaster was a real life trapeze flyer before he became an actor, and the vertiginous aerial scenes are thrillingly shot. We really feel the queasy swing of the lofty trapeze bar; the heart-stopping flights through mid-air; the jarring thud of the catches and the stomach-turning plunges into the net. But perhaps even more compelling than the trapeze scenes are the shots of backstage corridors heaving with ballerinas, harmonica-playing dwarfs, silk-costumed clowns, spotted horses and trumpeting elephants. Shot in beautiful deep colours, every frame is rich in detail. The backstage menagerie, with its camels, lions and giraffe is so vivid you can almost smell the dung and feel the cobbled floor beneath your feet. Even Carry On film favourite Sid James shows up, trying to sell to anyone who will listen the python he has coiled around his shoulders. But how realistic is the portrayal of backstage life in the circus? One of the most striking aspects of Trapeze is how closely the Parisian circus building where the film is set resembles Britain's last purpose-built circus building, the Great Yarmouth Hippodrome. It was in the unchanged, ghost-filled backstage corridors and former stables of the latter that I met South American trapeze troupe the Flying Neves and interviewed them about their gravity-defying lives. And it was in the Hippodrome's ring, on the 100th anniversary of the building, that aerial silk star Eva Garcia plunged forty feet to her death during a performance just days after she described to me her life of glamour, grit and peril. Also: Carol Reed's circus melodrama is one of his most commercially successful but artistically weakest film. "Trapeze" can't conceal the fact that there is more erotic tension and acting chemistry between Lancaster and Curtis than between either man and Lola. http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0518178/?r... Also: Personal Quotes Popularity has a bright side, it unlocks many doors. But the truth is that I don't like it very much because it changes the private life into a very small thing. My cinema -- the '50s, '60s -- is different from the cinema today so I thought that it would not be bad to show that kind of cinema where we could dream. I've had many lovers and still have romances. I am very spoiled. All my life, I've had too many admirers. I do what I like now. I just don't have time for it all. A woman at 20 is like ice, at 30 she is warm and at 40 she is hot. I have experience seducing nephews.

In which year was the Oxford English Dictionary first published in ten volumes?

History of the OED | Oxford English Dictionary Home History of the OED History of the OED The Oxford English Dictionary has been the last word on words for over a century. But, as with a respected professor or admired parent, we count on its wisdom and authority without thinking much about how it was acquired. What is the history of the Oxford English Dictionary? Exploring its origins and development will give new insight into this extraordinary, living document. Toggle Content navigation How it began 1857: The Philological Society of London calls for a new English Dictionary More work than they thought 1884: Five years into a proposed ten-year project, the editors reach ant Keeping it current  1933-1986: Supplements to the OED Making it modern  1980s: The Supplements are integrated with the OED to produce its Second Edition Into the electronic age  1992: The first CD-ROM version of the OED is published The future has begun  The present: The OED is now being fully revised, with new material published in parts online How it began When the members of the Philological Society of London decided, in 1857, that existing English language dictionaries were incomplete and deficient, and called for a complete re-examination of the language from Anglo-Saxon times onward, they knew they were embarking on an ambitious project. However, even they didn’t realize the full extent of the work they initiated, or how long it would take to achieve the final result. The project proceeded slowly after the Society’s first grand statement of purpose. Eventually, in 1879, the Society made an agreement with the Oxford University Press and James A. H. Murray to begin work on a New English Dictionary (as the Oxford English Dictionary was then known). More work than they thought Existing English dictionaries were incomplete and deficient The new dictionary was planned as a four-volume, 6,400-page work that would include all English language vocabulary from the Early Middle English period (1150 AD) onward, plus some earlier words if they had continued to be used into Middle English. It was estimated that the project would be finished in approximately ten years. Five years down the road, when Murray and his colleagues had only reached as far as the word ‘ant’, they realized it was time to reconsider their schedule. It was not surprising that the project was taking longer than anticipated. Not only are the complexities of the English language formidable, but it also never stops evolving. Murray and his Dictionary colleagues had to keep track of new words and new meanings of existing words at the same time that they were trying to examine the previous seven centuries of the language’s development. The English language never stops evolving Murray and his team did manage to publish the first part (or ‘fascicle’, to use the technical term) in 1884, but it was clear by this point that a much more comprehensive work was required than had been imagined by the Philological Society almost thirty years earlier. One step at a time Over the next four decades work on the Dictionary continued and new editors joined the project. Murray now had a large team directed by himself, Henry Bradley, W.A. Craigie, and C.T. Onions . These men worked steadily, producing fascicle after fascicle until finally, in April, 1928, the last volume was published. Instead of 6,400 pages in four volumes, the Dictionary published under the imposing name A New English Dictionary on Historical Principles – contained over 400,000 words and phrases in ten volumes. Sadly, Murray did not live to see the completion of his great work; he died in 1915. The work to which he had devoted his life represented an achievement unprecedented in the history of publishing anywhere in the world. The Dictionary had taken its place as the ultimate authority on the language. Keeping it current An exhilarating aspect of a living language is that it continually changes. This means that no dictionary is ever really finished. After fifty years of work on the first edition, the editors must have found this fact exhaus

First broadcast in the UK 1958, what is the world’s longest running children’s television programme?

The Simpsons and the longest running shows on TV | Radio Times Twitter The Simpsons and the longest running shows on TV As season 23 of Matt Groening's show begins on Sky1, we look at some other TV shows with real staying power Comments Written By 9:00 AM, 13 November 2011 The Simpsons enters its 23rd series over on Sky1 this weekend. Since they first graced our screens all the way back in 1989, America’s first animated family have racked up an impressive 487 episodes, which makes their titular adventures the longest running animated series and sitcom on primetime TV. But it’s not the only episodic to stand the test of time. In fact, glance over the annals of small screen history and you’re greeted with an array of long-standing shows. But which have had the longest innings? Here’s our guide to some of the most enduring programmes on the box. Medical drama: Casualty 1986 – present (790 episodes) The fictional A&E department at Holby General has been the hub of the Saturday night schedules for more than 25 years now. It’s the longest running emergency medical drama in the world. But Casualty’s also a truly British piece of broadcasting that each week plays out like a politically correct disaster movie where even the most mundane of situations turn into roaring fireballs. Of course, along the way there’ll be a relationship drama, social issue or political message that needs to be addressed, but part of Casualty’s appeal is following this now familiar formula, a format that the producers have finely tuned over the course of a staggering 790 episodes. Sci-fi: Doctor Who 1963–1989; 1996; 2005–present (783 episodes) And now for a completely different type of Doctor, the kind who swaps his stethoscope for a sonic screwdriver and the Hippocratic oath for a never-ending battle against the Daleks. Yes, it’s Doctor Who, the titular Time Lord who’s been a mainstay of the Beeb’s family entertainment offering for almost 50 years. Down the decades the show has been described as too violent by detractors such as morality campaigner Mary Whitehouse, and out of date by critics, who helped to hasten the series’ departure from the schedules in the late 80s. But like the 11 incumbents who’ve piloted the iconic police box down the years, Doctor Who’s strength lies in the fact that it continually reinvents itself, which is why it still remains appointment viewing for kids and adults alike. Crime drama: Taggart 1983 – present (109 episodes) Crime drama’s a competitive category when it comes to Tellyland’s geriatric inhabitants. Alongside the gritty Glaswegian tales of ‘muddah’, both The Bill (1984 – 2010) and America’s Law & Order (1990 – 2010) can stake a claim to being the top dog in the police pound of long-running programmes. Western: Gunsmoke 1955 – 1975 (635 episodes) A relative pup at just 20 years old, Gunsmoke is the most iconic of American shows, a western that blazed a trail for broadcast entertainment in the earliest days of cathode ray entertainment. Like most early output, Gunsmoke originally made its name on the radio before making the leap to the small screen and was ushered onto the schedules by none other than iconic cowboy John Wayne. Children’s programme: Blue Peter 1958 – present (4,578 episodes) The world’s longest running children’s show has notched up a staggering 4,578 episodes down the years. Along the way there’s been a gaggle of friendly-faced presenters, a pet cemetery filled with cutesy critters and enough sticky back plastic to reach the moon and back. It’s a part of our cultural history and I’m certain I’d be a worse person without it. Or at the very least I’d be a person who didn’t know how to build a rocket out of discarded washing-up liquid bottles and bed a tortoise down for winter hibernation. Factual: Panorama 1953 – present (699 episodes) Ah, what would we do without Panorama, eh?  It's been injecting intelligence into all of our lives since 1953 by tackling everything from cutting-edge current affairs to er, spaghetti trees. Game show: Countdown 1982 – present (5,588 episodes) Loved by students and senio

Quentin Tarantino and George Clooney play brothers Seth and Richard Gecko in which 1996 film?

From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) - 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 Dusk Till Dawn ( 1996 ) R | Two criminals and their hostages unknowingly seek temporary refuge in an establishment populated by vampires, with chaotic results. Director: a list of 40 titles created 04 Jan 2011 a list of 47 titles created 14 May 2012 a list of 39 titles created 21 Sep 2012 a list of 35 titles created 08 Nov 2014 a list of 40 titles created 8 months ago Title: From Dusk Till Dawn (1996) 7.3/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. 4 wins & 9 nominations. See more awards  » Videos A middle-aged woman finds herself in the middle of a huge conflict that will either make her a profit or cost her life. Director: Quentin Tarantino After an experimental bio-weapon is released, turning thousands into zombie-like creatures, it's up to a rag-tag group of survivors to stop the infected and those behind its release. Director: Robert Rodriguez Two separate sets of voluptuous women are stalked at different times by a scarred stuntman who uses his "death proof" cars to execute his murderous plans. Director: Quentin Tarantino Two victims of traumatized childhoods become lovers and psychopathic serial murderers irresponsibly glorified by the mass media. Director: Oliver Stone A gunslinger is embroiled in a war with a local drug runner. Director: Robert Rodriguez Directors: Robert Rodriguez, Eli Roth, and 3 more credits  » Stars: Kurt Russell, Rose McGowan, Danny Trejo The Bride continues her quest of vengeance against her former boss and lover Bill, the reclusive bouncer Budd and the treacherous, one-eyed Elle. Director: Quentin Tarantino In Detroit, a lonely pop culture geek marries a call girl, steals cocaine from her pimp, and tries to sell it in Hollywood. Meanwhile, the owners of the cocaine - the Mob - track them down in an attempt to reclaim it. Director: Tony Scott A vampire tells his epic life story: love, betrayal, loneliness, and hunger. Director: Neil Jordan After being set-up and betrayed by the man who hired him to assassinate a Texas Senator, an ex-Federale launches a brutal rampage of revenge against his former boss. Directors: Ethan Maniquis, Robert Rodriguez Stars: Danny Trejo, Michelle Rodriguez, Robert De Niro Hitman "El Mariachi" becomes involved in international espionage involving a psychotic CIA agent and a corrupt Mexican general. Director: Robert Rodriguez Ichabod Crane is sent to Sleepy Hollow to investigate the decapitations of 3 people with the culprit being the legendary apparition, the Headless Horseman. Director: Tim Burton Edit Storyline After a bank heist in Abilene with several casualties, the bank robber Seth Gecko and his psychopath and rapist brother Richard Gecko continue their crime spree in a convenience store in the middle of the desert while heading to Mexico with a hostage. They decide to stop for a while in a low-budget motel. Meanwhile the former minister Jacob Fuller is traveling on vacation with his son Scott and his daughter Kate in a RV. Jacob lost his faith after the death of his beloved wife in a car accident and quit his position of pastor of his community and stops for the night in the same motel Seth and Richard are lodged. When Seth sees the recreational vehicle, he abducts Jacob and his family to help his brother and him to cross the Mexico border, promising to release them on the next morning. They head to the truck drivers and bikers bar Titty Twister where Seth will meet with his partner Carlos in the dawn. When they are watching the dancer Santanico Pandemonium, Seth and Richard fight with ... Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil How far can Too Far go? See more  » Genres: Rated R for strong violence and gore, language and nudity | See all certifications  » Parents Guide: 19 January 1996 (USA) Se

King John of England was the youngest son of which English monarch?

BBC - History - Historic Figures: John (c.1167 - 1216) Historic Figures z John I   © John was a king of England who is most famous for signing the Magna Carta. John was born around Christmas in 1166 or 1167 in Oxford, the youngest and favourite son of Henry II. On his father's death in 1189 his brother, Richard, became king. John received titles, lands and money, but this was not enough. In October 1190, Richard recognised his nephew, Arthur, as his heir. Three years later, when Richard was imprisoned in Germany, John tried to seize control. He was unsuccessful and, when Richard returned in early 1194, was banished. The two were soon reconciled and, when Arthur was captured by Philip II in 1196, Richard named John heir. In 1199, Richard died and John became king. War with France was renewed, triggered by John's second marriage. While asked to mediate between the rival families of Lusignan and Angoulâme, he married the Angoulâme heiress Isabella, who had been betrothed to Hugh de Lusignan. A rebellion broke out and John was ordered to appear before his overlord, Philip II of France. His failure to do so resulted in war. By 1206, John had lost Normandy, Anjou, Maine and parts of Poitou. These failures were a damaging blow to his prestige and he was determined to win them back. This required money, so his government became increasingly ruthless and efficient in its financial administration. Taxes soared and he began to exploit his feudal rights ever more harshly. This bred increasing baronial discontent. Negotiations between John and his barons failed and civil war broke out in May 1215. When the rebels seized London, John was compelled to negotiate further and, on 19 June at Runnymede on the River Thames, he accepted the baronial terms embodied in the Magna Carta, which limited royal power, ensured feudal rights and restated English law. It was the first formal document stating that the monarch was as much under the rule of law as his people, and that the rights of individuals were to be upheld even against the wishes of the sovereign. This settlement was soon rendered impractical when John claimed it was signed under duress. Pope Innocent took his side and in the ensuing civil war John laid waste to the northern counties and the Scottish border. Prince Louis of France then invaded at the barons' request. John continued to wage war vigorously, but his death in October 1216 enabled a compromise peace and the succession of his son Henry III.

Pinkie, Cubitt and Ida Arnold are all characters in which Graham Green novel?

Brighton Rock Maximize this page Introduction This study guide is intended for students preparing for exams at GCE Advanced (A2) level and Advanced Supplementary (AS) level. But it is suitable for university students and the general reader who is interested in Brighton Rock. Please use the hyperlinks in the table above to navigate this page. If you have any comments or suggestions to make about this page, please e-mail me by clicking on this link. The purpose of this study guide is to help you find your way around the text, and to introduce subjects which may be set by examiners. It is not a substitute for close study of the novel. Ideas presented here need to be supported by textual reference (either summary of narrative detail or brief direct quotation, as appropriate; do not quote at length: you gain no credit for this in an "open book" exam, the point of the reference will not be clear, and you are wasting time!). Back to top It is assumed by the examiners that literature is a humane subject; that is, that books set for study explore and interpret values and attitudes in the real world, although they must also be judged in their own right as imaginative works depicting an alternative reality or alternative view of the world. Broadly speaking, students are asked to examine works in terms of their content (what they are about) and the author's technique (how they are composed). While examiners hope that students will enjoy studying these things, they recognize that this enjoyment will rarely be simple or immediate in the case of demanding texts. Students would do well to develop maturity as readers, to discover the historical and cultural diversity of western literature, with some of its history; to recognize different literary forms, genres and conventions. Personal and independent judgements are encouraged, but should be made against a background of familiarity with established or current attitudes. It is impossible to "teach" this entirely within lesson time; private reading, directed by a teacher or other well-read person, is essential. Because you cannot read everything, or even very much, try to profit from the experience of others. Back to top Brighton Rock: what is it about? At one level, this novel is a simple, if elegant, thriller: Ida Arnold, an unlikely heroine, pursues the evil but failed gangster Pinkie Brown; she seeks his punishment, while trying to save from his influence the young woman, Rose, whom Pinkie has married to buy her silence. In these terms, with vivid but usually straightforward characters and well-drawn locations, and the shocking conclusion (the reader is aware of Rose's imminent discovery of Pinkie's hatred) the novel shows why it achieved great popularity, and why it was successfully adapted for the cinema. Unlike some classic works, it obeys the convention of popular fiction, that there should be a well-paced and exciting story; "suspense" is also provided by the reader's concern for the perhaps doomed Rose. But why is the novel also considered to be serious fiction, or a "modern classic"? This is a little less obvious, but we can find reasons for this opinion, if we look. Like many writers from earlier times, Greene is deeply interested in what could be called metaphysical questions: about the real nature and purpose of this world, about the nature or existence, even, of God; about man's freedom, by his own efforts, to alter his circumstances - or lack of this freedom. In order to address these arguments, Greene depicts characters who are not at all complex, but who hold, profoundly in the case of Pinkie, radically differing views on these matters. Back to top Dallow, like Ida, sees only the immediate material world before him, as do the punters who see Brighton's jolly facade and gaiety, but not the squalor behind this. Pinkie, though, believes also in a world of unseen but eternal spiritual realities. Initially, he believes these to await him after death, and he aspires to better his status in this world; but he comes, gradually, to see what Prewitt, his bent lawyer, articulates

Which British island group was hit by an egg shortage in February 2012?

Falkland Islands | islands and British overseas territory, Atlantic Ocean | Britannica.com islands and British overseas territory, Atlantic Ocean Written By: Alternative Titles: Islas Malvinas, Malvinas Islands Related Topics list of cities and towns in the United Kingdom Falkland Islands, also called Malvinas Islands or Spanish Islas Malvinas, internally self-governing overseas territory of the United Kingdom in the South Atlantic Ocean . It lies about 300 miles (480 km) northeast of the southern tip of South America and a similar distance east of the Strait of Magellan . The capital and major town is Stanley , on East Falkland; there are also several scattered small settlements as well as a Royal Air Force base that is located at Mount Pleasant , some 35 miles (56 km) southwest of Stanley. In South America the islands are generally known as Islas Malvinas, because early French settlers had named them Malouines, or Malovines, in 1764, after their home port of Saint-Malo , France . Area 4,700 square miles (12,200 square km). Pop. (2012, excluding British military personnel stationed on the islands) 2,563. Falkland Islands (Malvinas Islands). Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Land The two main islands, East Falkland and West Falkland , and about 200 smaller islands form a total land area nearly as extensive as the U.S. state of Connecticut. The government of the Falkland Islands also administers the British overseas territory of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands , including the Shag and Clerke rocks, lying from 700 to 2,000 miles (1,100 to 3,200 km) to the east and southeast of the Falklands. Ranges of hills run east-west across the northern parts of the two main islands, reaching 2,312 feet (705 metres) at Mount Usborne in East Falkland. The coastal topography features many drowned river valleys that form protected harbours. The small rivers occupy broad, peat-covered valleys. The islands’ cool and windy climate offers few temperature extremes and only minor seasonal variability. Consistently high west winds average 19 miles (31 km) per hour, while the mean annual average temperature is about 42 °F (5 °C), with an average maximum of 49 °F (9 °C) and an average minimum of 37 °F (3 °C). Precipitation averages 25 inches (635 mm) annually. Similar Topics Azores The islands’ vegetation is low and dense in a landscape with no natural tree growth. White grass (Cortaderia pilosa) and diddle-dee (Empetrum rubrum) dominate the grasslands. Where livestock grazing has been controlled, coastal tussock grass (Parodiochloa flabellata) still covers offshore islands. The chilly, damp climate inhibits the complete decomposition of plant matter and permits the accumulation of deep peat deposits. There are no longer any land mammals indigenous to the Falklands, the wild fox being extinct. About 65 species of birds, including black-browed albatrosses, Falkland pipits, peregrine falcons, and striated caracaras, are found on the islands. The Falklands are breeding grounds for several million penguins—mostly rockhopper, magellanic, and gentoo penguins with smaller numbers of king and macaroni penguins. Dolphins and porpoises are common, and southern sea lions and elephant seals are also numerous. Fur seals are found at a few isolated sites. Squid are abundant in the waters surrounding the islands, but overfishing became an issue in the 1990s, and measures were taken to correct the problem. People The population of the Falkland Islands is English-speaking and consists primarily of Falklanders of British descent. The pattern of living on the islands is sharply differentiated between Stanley and the small, isolated sheep-farming communities . Four-fifths of the population lives in Stanley. Economy Almost the whole area of the two main islands, outside of Stanley, is devoted to sheep farming. The islands’ sheep stations (ranches) vary in size and may be owned by individual families or by companies based in Britain. Several hundred thousand sheep are kept on the islands, producing several thousand tons of wool annually as well as some mutton

How many suicides are recorded in the Bible?

Seven Suicides in the Bible | Bible.org Home Seven Suicides in the Bible 1. [Abimelech] called hastily unto the young man his armour-bearer, and said unto him, Draw thy sword, and slay me, that men say not of me, A woman slew him. And his young man thrust him through, and he died (Judges 9:54). 2. And Samson said, Let me die with the Philistines. And he bowed with all his might; and the house fell...upon all the people that were therein (Judges 16:30). 3. Saul took a sword and fell on it (1 Sam. 31:4). 4. When [Saul's] armour-bearer saw that Saul was dead, he fell likewise upon his sword, and died (1 Sam 31:5). 5. When Ahithophel saw that his counsel was not followed, he...got him home to his house, to his city, and put his house in order, and hanged himself, and died (2 Sam. 17:23). 6. It came to pass, when Zimri saw that the city was taken, that he went into the palace of the king's house, and burnt the king's house over him with fire, and died (1 Kings 16:18). 7. [Judas] cast down the pieces of silver in the temple, and departed, and went and hanged himself (Matt. 27:5). J. L. Meredith, Meredith's Big Book of Bible Lists, (Inspirational Press, NY; 1980), pp. 143-144

In which country was actor Yul Brynner born?

Yul Brynner - Biography - IMDb Yul Brynner Biography Showing all 67 items Jump to: Overview  (4) | Mini Bio  (1) | Spouse  (4) | Trade Mark  (3) | Trivia  (45) | Personal Quotes  (7) | Salary  (3) Overview (4) 5' 8" (1.73 m) Mini Bio (1) Exotic leading man of American films, famed as much for his completely bald head as for his performances, Yul Brynner masked much of his life in mystery and outright lies designed to tease people he considered gullible. It was not until the publication of the books "Yul: The Man Who Would Be King" and "Empire and Odyssey" by his son, Yul "Rock" Brynner, that many of the details of Brynner's early life became clear. Yul sometimes claimed to be a half-Swiss, half-Japanese named Taidje Khan, born on the island of Sakhalin; in reality, he was the son of Marousia Dimitrievna (Blagovidova), the Russian daughter of a doctor, and Boris Yuliyevich Bryner, an engineer and inventor of Swiss-German and Russian descent. He was born in their home town of Vladivostok on 11 July 1920 and named Yuli after his grandfather, Jules Bryner. When Yuli's father abandoned the family, his mother took him and his sister Vera to Harbin, Manchuria, where they attended a YMCA school. In 1934 Yuli's mother took her children to Paris. Her son was sent to the exclusive Lycée Moncelle, but his attendance was spotty. He dropped out and became a musician, playing guitar in the nightclubs among the Russian gypsies who gave him his first real sense of family. He met luminaries such as Jean Cocteau and became an apprentice at the Theatre des Mathurins. He worked as a trapeze artist with the famed Cirque d'Hiver company. He traveled to the U.S. in 1941 to study with acting teacher Michael Chekhov and toured the country with Chekhov's theatrical troupe. That same year, he debuted in New York as Fabian in "Twelfth Night" (billed as Youl Bryner). After working in a very early TV series, Mr. Jones and His Neighbors (1944), he played on Broadway in "Lute Song" with Mary Martin , winning awards and mild acclaim. He and his wife, actress Virginia Gilmore , starred in the first TV talk show, Mr. and Mrs. (1948). Brynner then joined CBS as a television director. He made his film debut in Port of New York (1949). Two years later Mary Martin recommended him for the part he would forever be known for: the King in Richard Rodgers ' and Oscar Hammerstein II 's musical "The King and I". Brynner became an immediate sensation in the role, repeating it for film ( The King and I (1956)) and winning the Oscar for Best Actor. For the next two decades, he maintained a starring film career despite the exotic nature of his persona, performing in a wide range of roles from Egyptian pharaohs to Western gunfighters, almost all with the same shaved head and indefinable accent. In the 1970s he returned to the role that had made him a star, and spent most of the rest of his life touring the world in "The King and I". When he developed lung cancer in the mid 1980s, he left a powerful public service announcement denouncing smoking as the cause, for broadcast after his death. The cancer and its complications, after a long illness, ended his life. Brynner was cremated and his ashes buried in a remote part of France, on the grounds of the Abbey of Saint-Michel de Bois Aubry, a short distance outside the village of Luzé. He remains one of the most fascinating, unusual and beloved stars of his time. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Jim Beaver < jumblejim@prodigy.net> Spouse (4) Deep authoritative voice Trivia (45) In 1950, before he achieved fame, he was the director of a children's puppet show on CBS, Life with Snarky Parker (1950), which lasted barely eight months on the air before cancellation. Had one son with his first wife, actress Virginia Gilmore : Yul "Rock" Brynner II (born December 23, 1946). Daughter Lark Brynner (born 1958) was born out of wedlock. She was raised by her mother, German actress Frances Martin . Had one daughter with his second wife, Doris Kleiner : Victoria Brynner (born November 1962 in Switzerland). Had two daughters with his third wife, Ja

Egyptian Naguib Mahfouz was the first Arabic language writer to win which Nobel Prize?

Naguib Mahfouz | Egyptian writer | Britannica.com Egyptian writer Luigi Pirandello Naguib Mahfouz, also spelled Najīb Maḥfūẓ (born December 11, 1911, Cairo , Egypt —died August 30, 2006, Cairo), Egyptian novelist and screenplay writer, who was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1988, the first Arabic writer to be so honoured. Mahfouz was the son of a civil servant and grew up in Cairo’s Al-Jamāliyyah district. He attended the Egyptian University (now Cairo University), where in 1934 he received a degree in philosophy. He worked in the Egyptian civil service in a variety of positions from 1934 until his retirement in 1971. Mahfouz’s earliest published works were short stories. His early novels, such as Rādūbīs (1943; “Radobis”), were set in ancient Egypt , but he had turned to describing modern Egyptian society by the time he began his major work, Al-Thulāthiyyah (1956–57), known as The Cairo Trilogy . Its three novels—Bayn al-qaṣrayn (1956; Palace Walk), Qaṣr al-shawq (1957; Palace of Desire), and Al-Sukkariyyah (1957; Sugar Street)—depict the lives of three generations of different families in Cairo from World War I until after the 1952 military coup that overthrew King Farouk . The trilogy provides a penetrating overview of 20th-century Egyptian thought, attitudes, and social change. In subsequent works Mahfouz offered critical views of the old Egyptian monarchy, British colonialism, and contemporary Egypt. Several of his more notable novels deal with social issues involving women and political prisoners. His novel Awlād ḥāratinā (1959; Children of the Alley) was banned in Egypt for a time because of its controversial treatment of religion and its use of characters based on Muhammad, Moses, and other figures. Islamic militants, partly because of their outrage over the work, later called for his death, and in 1994 Mahfouz was stabbed in the neck. Mahfouz’s other novels include Al-Liṣṣ wa-al-kilāb (1961; The Thief and the Dogs), Al-Shaḥḥādh (1965; The Beggar), and Mīrāmār (1967; Miramar), all of which consider Egyptian society under Gamal Abdel Nasser ’s regime; Afrāḥ al-qubba (1981; Wedding Song), set among several characters associated with a Cairo theatre company; and the structurally experimental Ḥadīth al-ṣabāḥ wa-al-masāʾ (1987; Morning and Evening Talk), which strings together in alphabetical order dozens of character sketches. Together, his novels, which were among the first to gain widespread acceptance in the Arabic-speaking world, brought the genre to maturity within Arabic literature . Mahfouz’s achievements as a short-story writer are demonstrated in such collections as Dunyā Allāh (1963; God’s World). The Time and the Place, and Other Stories (1991) and The Seventh Heaven (2005) are collections of his stories in English translation. Mahfouz wrote more than 45 novels and short-story collections, as well as some 30 screenplays and several plays. Aṣdāʾ al-sīrah al-dhātiyyah (1996; Echoes of an Autobiography) is a collection of parables and his sayings. In 1996 the Naguib Mahfouz Medal for Literature was established to honour Arabic writers. Learn More in these related articles:

Which Looney Tunes cartoon character made their debut in April 1937?

Looney Tunes | Looney Tunes Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Looney Tunes is a Warner Bros. series of animated short films. It was produced from 1930 to 1969 during the Golden Age of American Animation, alongside its sister series, Merrie Melodies . [1] Looney Tunes originally showcased Warner-owned musical compositions through the adventures of cartoon characters such as Bosko and Buddy . Later Looney Tunes films featured such popular cartoon stars as Bugs Bunny , Daffy Duck , Porky Pig , Elmer Fudd , Tweety Bird , Sylvester , Granny , Yosemite Sam , Foghorn Leghorn , Marvin The Martian , Pepé Le Pew , Witch Hazel , Speedy Gonzales , the Tasmanian Devil , Wile E. Coyote and The Road Runner . The characters themselves are commonly referred to as the "Looney Tunes" (or "Looney Toons"). The name Merrie Melodies is a parody of Silly Symphonies, the name of Walt Disney's concurrent series of music-based short films. From 1942 into the 1960s, Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies were the most popular cartoon shorts in movie theaters, exceeding the works of Disney and other popular competitors, including Famous Studios/Paramount Pictures (Popeye the Sailor), Universal Pictures (Woody Woodpecker) and MGM (Tom and Jerry, Droopy, etc.). [2] Since its success during the short film era of cartoons, Looney Tunes has become a worldwide media franchise; spawning several television series, feature films, comic books, music albums, video games, and amusement park rides. Many of the characters have made and continue to make cameo appearances in various other television shows, films, and advertisements. The most popular Looney Tunes character, Bugs Bunny, is regarded as a cultural icon and has appeared in more films than any other cartoon character. [3] Several Looney Tunes films are regarded as some of the greatest animated cartoons of all time. [4] Contents The First Looney Tunes Title The Second Title with Honey and Bosko In the beginning both Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies drew their storylines from Warner's vast music library. From 1934 to 1943, Merrie Melodies were produced in color and Looney Tunes in black and white. Some Looney Tunes series were produced in color for a test experiment from 1942-1943. After 1943, however, both series were produced in color and became virtually indistinguishable, with the only stylistic difference being in the variation between the opening theme music and titles. Both series also made use of the various Warner Bros. cartoon characters. By 1937, the theme music for Looney Tunes was " The Merry-Go-Round Broke Down " by Cliff Friend and Dave Franklin; the theme music for Merrie Melodies was an adaptation of "Merrily We Roll Along" by Charles Tobias, Murray Mencher, and Eddie Cantor. 1930-1969 In 1929, to compete against Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse short cartoons, WB became interested in developing a series of musical animated shorts to promote their music. They had recently acquired the ownership of Brunswick Records along with four music publishers for US $28 million. Consequently, they were eager to start promoting this material to cash in on the sales of sheet music and phonograph records. Warner made a deal with Leon Schlesinger to produce cartoons for WB. Schlesinger hired Hugh Harman and Rudolf Ising to produce their first series of cartoons. Bosko was Looney Tunes' first major lead character, debuting in the short Bosko, The Talk-Ink Kid in 1929. The first Looney Tunes short was Sinkin' in the Bathtub , which was released in 1930. [1] From 1937–1939, and from 1939-1946, every Looney Tune (except for two) ended with Porky Pig coming out of a drum and saying "th-th-th-that's all folks!" The reason the years are split was because Porky was redesigned for the newer drum ending. Color version of the closing drum featuring Porky Pig in 1945 When Harman and Ising left Warner Bros. in 1933 over a budget dispute with Schlesinger, they took with them all the rights of the characters and cartoons which they had created. A new character called Buddy became the only star of the Looney Tunes series for a couple o

In 1987, which airline was said to have made a saving of 40,000 dollars by omitting an olive from each salad served in first class?

nutrition - Did removing one olive lead to an airline saving thousands of dollars? - Skeptics Stack Exchange Did removing one olive lead to an airline saving thousands of dollars? up vote 39 down vote favorite 2 Quite a common story that gets brought up around airports or business meetings when someone wants to provide a famous example of small change for massive savings is the olive story. Apparently there was an airline that managed to save tens of thousands of dollars per year by removing a single olive from the salads in their meals, because it was hardly noticed by customers it was a massive win, tens of thousands of dollars without anyone noticing. How true is this story? Did this actually get implemented or was it something that someone brought up at a meeting and it was never actioned although it became famous? First place goes to American Airlines for the brilliant, yet simple cost cutting measure they implemented back in 1987. The airline was able to save $70,000 in 1987 by eliminating just one olive from each salad served in first class. Most references I can find link it to AA, but there is nothing backing this up on either their website and its not referenced in the AA wikipedia article. Is there any definitive proof that can confirm this (like a newspaper from 1987 with the story or a company flyer etc. that has this information)? 19   I find it hard to believe that they actually counted how many olives exactly they put into salads for each customer. Whats next, removing exactly 4 rice grains from sushi? :) – user288 Aug 25 '11 at 23:46 7   @Sejanus I can certainly imagine that an airline would weigh everything. If you cut the weight of each dish by a few grams, multiplied by hundreds of meals per flight and thousands of flights per year, it's not inconceivable that it could add up to significant savings. I'm more skeptical about the counting of olives claim, though. Are they supposed to have saved money directly on the cost of olives, on fuel savings, or a combination? –  jozzas Aug 26 '11 at 1:15 8   This is not a cost saving measure. This is downsizing and devaluing your product. –  Daniel Iankov Aug 26 '11 at 10:57 7   Many large food operations do indeed have portioning control (aka number-of-olives checklist) –  horatio Aug 26 '11 at 17:47 25   How is this a “massive win”? $70,000 shouldn’t even be noticeable in an airline’s yearly turnover. In fact, I’m not sure that it’s reliably measurable. –  Konrad Rudolph Aug 27 '11 at 11:28 up vote 37 down vote accepted This is attributed to Bob Crandall, the American Airlines CEO of that timeframe. He was indeed a very driven individual to reduce cost and make money. This particular exploit is covered in a book called Corporate Creativity: how innovation and improvement actually happen By Alan G. Robinson, Sam Stern. The story is detailed on page 107 , although there it is claimed it saved $500,000 annually! Which is significantly over most of the references I found claiming anywhere from $40,000 to $80,000 (more in line with your question). Maybe that's accounting for inflation? This is credible, but I can't find any original documentation yet. Please stand by. In the meantime, some additional discussion. (Still no reply from the museum. Please stand by.) I found a site that also ran the calculation and attempted to debunk or confirm this . This site mentions the more reasonable sum of $40,000 in savings, and says Probably True- I can't find a single good source on this, but many, many news stories mention this tidbit when discussing Bob Crandall, the former chief of American Airlines who supposedly instituted this change. Granted, being repeated often doesn't make a claim true, but this one seems reasonable enough. consider just how many flights a major airline like American has per year, and how many salads they were serving back when they still served food. Now consider how small $40,000 is in the grand scheme of things for an airline that big. It's only the cost of a single employee, even less if you consider higher paid employees like pilot

In humans, pericarditis affects which part of the body?

What is Pericarditis? What is Pericarditis? Updated:Jul 5,2016 Pericarditis is inflammation of the pericardium, two thin layers of a sac-like tissue that surrounds the heart, holds it in place and helps it work. A small amount of fluid keeps the layers separate so that there’s no friction between them. A common symptom of pericarditis is chest pain , caused by the sac’s layers becoming inflamed and possibly rubbing against the heart. It may feel like pain from a heart attack. If you have chest pain, call 9–1–1 right away because you may be having a heart attack . Overview Pericarditis can be attributed to other factors, including viral, bacterial, fungal, and other infections. Other possible causes are heart attack or heart surgery , other medical conditions, injuries and medicines. Pericarditis can be acute, meaning it happens suddenly and typically doesn't last long, or chronic,” meaning it develops over time and may take longer to treat. Both types of pericarditis can disrupt your heart's normal rhythm or function and possibly, though rarely, lead to death.  Outlook Most of the time, pericarditis is mild and clears up on its own with rest or simple treatment. Sometimes, to prevent complications, more intense treatment is needed. Recovery from pericarditis may take a few days to weeks or even months.  Other Names for Pericarditis Idiopathic pericarditis (no known cause) Acute pericarditis Chronic effusive pericarditis and chronic constrictive pericarditis (forms of chronic pericarditis) Recurrent pericarditis Causes of Pericarditis The cause of pericarditis is often unknown, though viral infections are a common cause. Pericarditis often occurs after a respiratory infection. Chronic, or recurring pericarditis is usually the result of autoimmune disorders such as lupus, scleroderma and rheumatoid arthritis, disorders in which the body's immune system makes antibodies that mistakenly attack the body's tissues or cells. Other possible causes of pericarditis are: Heart attack and heart surgery Kidney failure, HIV/AIDS, cancer, tuberculosis, and other health problems Injuries from accidents or radiation therapy Certain medicines, like phenytoin (an antiseizure medicine), warfarin and heparin ( blood-thinning medicines ), and procainamide (a medicine to treat irregular heartbeats ) Who Is at Risk for Pericarditis? Pericarditis affects people of all ages, but men 20 to 50 years old are more likely to develop it than others. Among those treated for acute pericarditis, 15 to 30 percent may get it again, with a small number eventually developing chronic pericarditis. This content was last reviewed March 2016. Also in this section:

What is the highest mountain in Australia?

Mount Kosciuszko - Facts on Highest Peak in Australia Elevation: 7,310 feet (2,228 meters) Prominence: 7,310 feet (2,228 meters) Most Prominent Mountain in Australia. Location: Great Dividing Range, New South Wales, Australia. Coordinates: -36.455981 S / 148.263333 W First Ascent: First ascent by an expedition led by Polish explorer Count Pawel Edmund Strzelecki, 1840. Highest Mountain in Australia Mount Kosciuszko is the highest mountain on the Australian continent . It is not, however, the highest mountain on Australian territory. Mawson Peak on Heard Island, an Australian territory in the Southern Ocean near Antarctica and between Australia and Africa, is the highest peak in any state and territory in Australia. Mawson Peak, a snow-covered volcano, rises to 9,006 feet (2,745 meters). High Point of Great Dividing Range Mount Kosciuszko is the high point of the Great Dividing Range , a long mountain range that runs along the entire eastern part of Australia from Queensland to Victoria. Mount Kosciuszko itself is in New South Wales a few miles from its border with Victoria. continue reading below our video The Fastest Miles Ever Run Glaciers chiseled out the mountain, leaving glacial features like cirques and moraines, during the Pleistocene Epoch over 20,000 years ago. Kosciuszko National Park Mount Kosciuszko is the centerpiece of 1,664,314-acre Kosciuszko National Park , Australia largest national park. The park was designated a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1977 for its many unusual alpine plants and animals. The alpine zone on Mount Kosciuszko includes many rare and endemic plants and flowers that are found nowhere else in the world. Snowiest Place in Australia The Mount Kosciuszko area is the coldest and snowiest part of Australia, which is mostly an arid and hot continent. Snow covers the mountain from June through October. The area also has Australia’s only ski areas , including Thredbo and Perisher ski resorts . Named for Polish Explorer Polish explorer Count Pawel Edmund Strzelecki named Mount Kosciuszko in 1840 for Polish hero General Tadeusz Kosciuszko . Kosciuszko (1746-1817) joined the American Army during the Revolution, eventually rising to the rank of General as well as being the Deputy Engineer for the army. He was a defensive expert who created fortifications for Saratoga , Philadelphia, and West Point. He later urged that the Military Academy be situated at West Point . He was also friends with George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. Kosciuszko returned to Poland in 1787 and waged war against neighboring countries for Polish independence. Later he retired to Switzerland, writing books about military strategy. After his death in 1817, Kosciuszko was hailed not only as a Polish patriot but also as a great American and a true citizen of the world. Name Often Misspelled The mountain name was misspelled in English as Kosciusko but changed by the Geographical Names Board of New South Wales to the proper Polish spelling Kosciuszko in 1997. How to Pronounce Kosciuszko The tongue-twisting name Kosciuszko is pronounced in Australia as: kozzy-OS-ko. The proper Polish pronunciation is: kosh-CHOOSH-ko. Aussies often just called the mountain "Kossy." Aboriginal Names for Mountain There are several native Aboriginal names associated with the mountain, with some confusion as to the exact sounds. These are Jagungal, Jar-gan-gil, Tar-gan-gil, Tackingal, all of which mean “Table Top Mountain.” Easiest of the Seven Summits Mount Kosciuszko, the lowest of the Seven Summits or the seven highest points on the seven continents, is also the easiest to climb. The main trail to the summit is an easy 5.5-mile-long hike that is crowded with trekkers all summer. As many as 100,000 people climb to the roof of Australia every year. Read Walking Tracks Australia for more information on hiking adventures down under. Is Kosciuszko or Carstensz Pyramid the High Point? Whether or not Mount Kosciuszko is one of the true Seven Summits is debated by all climbers attempting to climb the highest points on the seven continents . While Kosciuszko

What colours are on the national flag of Thailand?

Thailand Flag colors - Thailand Flag meaning history WORLD FLAGS Thailand National Flag - Information The flag of the Kingdom of Thailand, popularly known as ธงไตรรงค์ (Thong Trairong) meaning "tricolour flag”, features five horizontal stripes in the colours red, white, blue, white and red, with the central blue stripe being twice as wide as each of the other four. Thailand Flag - Colors - meaning and symbolism  Red symbolizes the nation and the blood of life  White represents Buddhism and the purity of Buddhism  Blue stands for the monarchy Thailand Flag - History, Facts & information for kids The first flag of Thailand was created in 1855 by King Rama IV (Mongkut) that featured a white elephant on a red field. On November 21, 1916, King Rama VI (Vajiravudh) replaced the elephant with two horizontal white stripes against a red background. and on September 28, 1917, in the midst of World War I, the central red stripe was changed to blue in order to express solidarity with the Allies (UK, USA, Russia and France) whose flags were red, white and blue. Thailand Flag - History, Facts & information for kids Thailand flag flying gracefully against the wind Thailand Flag pictures

In May 1950, Celal Bayar became the third President of which European country?

Celal Bayar CHRONOLOGY                                                                                        Last Meeting of the Ottoman Parliament HIS LEGACY Celal Bayar occupies a monumental place in Turkish Political History -- as one of the founders of the Turkish Republic, the hero of the National Unity movement, leader and implementer of the Turkish economy, and as a great statesman. EARLY LIFE Mahmut Celal's family emigrated from Plevne, Bulgaria to Umurbey, Turkey during the Turkish-Russian war (1877-1878) as the Ottoman Empire was declining. His father, Abdullah Fehmi Efendi, was the Headmaster of the Berkofca School of Islamic Sciences in the Tuna province of Bulgaria. In Umurbey the Ottoman Ministry of Education appointed him Headmaster of the Bursa-Gemlik-Umurbey School system. After Fehmi Efendi's eldest son, Behzat, died while in the Military Academy in Edirne, and his second son died from malaria while in the Naval Academy, he decided to keep his third son, Mahmut Celal, in Umurbey, tutoring him in Arabic and Persian. BANKER After completing his higher education in Umurbey, Mahmut Celal worked at the Gemlik judicial courts and Administration departments, then went to Bursa to work at the Ziraat Bank. While at the Ziraat Bank he studied at the Silk Cultivation and Textile school and learned French at the Bursa branch of the "College Francaise de L'Assomption.� In 1903 he married Reside Hanim, the daughter of Inegollu Rafet Bey, and his first son, Refi, was born in 1904. In 1905 he successfully completed the entrance examinations of the "Deutsche Orient Bank," proved his exceptional abilities, and rapidly rose to become a high executive. HERO OF THE UNITY MOVEMENT  In 1907 at the urging of the Lieutenant Governor of Bursa, Hamza Bey, he joined the Party of Union and Progress and performed tasks that were vital to the activities of the party. During the 31 March 1909 uprising of the fanatic religious soldiers in Istanbul he formed a volunteer company to prevent its spread to Bursa. During the Balkan Wars (1912-1913), in which the Ottoman Empire lost substantial territory, the Greeks deployed their militant priests and successfully captured Macedonia. In World War I they attempted to employ the same tactics to capture the coastal areas and strategic Aegean centers from Mudanya to Fethiye. During this critical time the Party of Union and Progress assigned their trusted member, Mahmut Celal Bey, to the Izmir region, where his astute political and military defense activities in the Izmir region laid the foundation for the failure of the Greek master plan to capture the entire Aegean Region. In cultural activities Mahmut Celal founded the National Library, expanded the Higher Education School of the Party of Union and Progress and contributed to the dissemination of new concepts for the advancement of the people. In Izmir he founded the "Towards the People" society and published a newspaper of that name, calling on the people to unite against the foreign occupation. The Ottoman Cabinet later closed this newspaper and issued an arrest warrant for Mahmut Celal.  In 1918, during the World War I armistice, he founded the Society for the Protection of Ottoman's Rights and was the first person to propose armed resistance to the allied occupation of the Aegean region. His wife, Reside Hanim, encouraged him in these activities. The Ottoman cabinet considered these activities rebellious and sent a company of soldiers to capture him. After Odemis and Tire were occupied by the Greeks, Mahmut Celal took refuge in the Dagyenice village near Germencik, taking the pseudonym of Galip Hoca, while continuing the resistance to the occupation. With the assistance of Yoruk Ali his forces took Aydin back from the Greeks. Together with Demirci Efe he formed groups of resistance fighters. At the request of the elders of the region he accepted the leadership of the resistance movement, becoming Regimental Commander of the

Who came to the British throne in January 1936?

Edward VIII abdicates - Dec 11, 1936 - HISTORY.com Edward VIII abdicates Publisher A+E Networks After ruling for less than one year, Edward VIII becomes the first English monarch to voluntarily abdicate the throne. He chose to abdicate after the British government, public, and the Church of England condemned his decision to marry the American divorcée Wallis Warfield Simpson. On the evening of December 11, he gave a radio address in which he explained, “I have found it impossible to carry on the heavy burden of responsibility and to discharge the duties of king, as I would wish to do, without the help and support of the woman I love.” On December 12, his younger brother, the duke of York, was proclaimed King George VI. Edward, born in 1894, was the eldest son of King George V, who became the British sovereign in 1910. Still unmarried as he approached his 40th birthday, he socialized with the fashionable London society of the day. By 1934, he had fallen deeply in love with American socialite Wallis Warfield Simpson, who was married to Ernest Simpson, an English-American businessman who lived with Mrs. Simpson near London. Wallis, who was born in Pennsylvania, had previously married and divorced a U.S. Navy pilot. The royal family disapproved of Edward’s married mistress, but by 1936 the prince was intent on marrying Mrs. Simpson. Before he could discuss this intention with his father, George V died, in January 1936, and Edward was proclaimed king. The new king proved popular with his subjects, and his coronation was scheduled for May 1937. His affair with Mrs. Simpson was reported in American and continental European newspapers, but due to a gentlemen’s agreement between the British press and the government, the affair was kept out of British newspapers. On October 27, 1936, Mrs. Simpson obtained a preliminary decree of divorce, presumably with the intent of marrying the king, which precipitated a major scandal. To the Church of England and most British politicians, an American woman twice divorced was unacceptable as a prospective British queen. Winston Churchill, then a Conservative backbencher, was the only notable politician to support Edward. Despite the seemingly united front against him, Edward could not be dissuaded. He proposed a morganatic marriage, in which Wallis would be granted no rights of rank or property, but on December 2, Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin rejected the suggestion as impractical. The next day, the scandal broke on the front pages of British newspapers and was discussed openly in Parliament. With no resolution possible, the king renounced the throne on December 10. The next day, Parliament approved the abdication instrument, and Edward VIII’s reign came to an end. The new king, George VI, made his older brother the duke of Windsor. On June 3, 1937, the duke of Windsor and Wallis Warfield married at the Château de Cande in France’s Loire Valley. For the next two years, the duke and duchess lived primarily in France but visited other European countries, including Germany, where the duke was honored by Nazi officials in October 1937 and met with Adolf Hitler. After the outbreak of World War II, the duke accepted a position as liaison officer with the French. In June 1940, France fell to the Nazis, and Edward and Wallis went to Spain. During this period, the Nazis concocted a scheme to kidnap Edward with the intention of returning him to the British throne as a puppet king. George VI, like his prime minister, Winston Churchill, was adamantly opposed to any peace with Nazi Germany. Unaware of the Nazi kidnapping plot but conscious of Edward’s pre-war Nazi sympathies, Churchill hastily offered Edward the governorship of the Bahamas in the West Indies. The duke and duchess set sail from Lisbon on August 1, 1940, narrowly escaping a Nazi SS team sent to seize them. In 1945, the duke resigned his post, and the couple moved back to France. They lived mainly in Paris, and Edward made a few visits to England, such as to attend the funerals of King George VI in 1952 and his mother, Queen Mary, in 1953. It