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In which country can you see the world famous Alhambra Palace?

Albéniz wrote a piano suite "Recuerdos De viaje", which included a piece called "En La Alhambra", while his suite Iberia contained a piece called "El Albacin". Albéniz also composed a "Suite Alhambra", but was uncompleted. "En Los Jardines Del Generalife", the first movement of Manuel de Falla's "Noches En Los Jardines De España", and other pieces by composers such as Ruperto Chapí ("Los Gnomos De La Alhambra", 1891), Tomás Bretón, and many

Sa'adat Abad Sa'adat Abad () is a rich and luxury neighborhood located in northwestern Tehran. The most luxury 5star hotel in tehran the espinnas palace hotel is located in this neighbourhood. It has good air quality, because it is located so nearly by Alborz mountains. Saadat Abad is also close to the Evin district that houses the Evin Prison, which is the most famous prison in Iran. You can see Many luxury cars in this district and its famous for these cars and special houses. Sa'adat Abad also contains

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What is the given name of the wife of Conservative leader David Cameron?

and Chelsea seat after the death of Alan Clark, but did not make the shortlist. He was in the final two but narrowly lost at Wealden in March 2000, a loss ascribed by Samantha Cameron to his lack of spontaneity when speaking. On 4 April 2000, Cameron was selected as PPC for Witney in Oxfordshire. This had been a safe Conservative seat, but its sitting MP Shaun Woodward (who had worked with Cameron on the 1992 election campaign) had "crossed the floor" to join the Labour Party and

leader, Paddy Ashdown. As the party with the most seats, the Conservatives led by David Cameron are given the first choice to form a government, which will either be a minority government or a coalition with the Liberal Democrats. Conservative peers are vehemently opposed to working with the Liberal Democrats due to what they see to be contrasting policies, but Shadow Chancellor George Osborne tells David that if they ally with them, it would put the Tories into a centrist position and potentially make them more electable for the next general election

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Which European country is 'double-landlocked' (landlocked by land-locked countries)?

of the smaller states survived: the independent principalities of Liechtenstein, Andorra, Monaco, and the republic of San Marino. (Vatican City is a special case. All of the larger Papal States save the Vatican itself were occupied and absorbed by Italy by 1870. The resulting Roman Question was resolved with the rise of the modern state under the 1929 Lateran treaties between Italy and the Holy See.) Characteristics. "Legitimate states that govern effectively and dynamic industrial economies are widely regarded today as the defining characteristics of a

continents with no landlocked countries (not including Antarctica, which has no countries). See also. - Convention on Transit Trade of Land-locked States - Declaration recognising the Right to a Flag of States having no Sea-coast - Enclave and exclave - List of countries and territories by land and maritime borders - List of countries that border only one other country - List of landlocked U.S. states - Navies of landlocked countries

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Rila at 2,925 m is the highest mountain range in the Balkans. It stands in which country?

Rila Rila (, ) is the highest mountain range of Bulgaria and the Balkan Peninsula. It is situated in southwestern Bulgaria and forms part of the Rila–Rhodope Massif. The highest summit is Musala at an altitude of 2,925 m which makes Rila the sixth highest mountain range in Europe after the Caucasus, the Alps, Sierra Nevada, the Pyrenees and Mount Etna, and the highest one between the Alps and the Caucasus. It spans a territory of 2,629 km with an average altitude of 1487 m. The

's territory and contains the highest summit in the range — Musala (2,925 m), as well as 12 of the 18 summits over 2,700 m — Irechek (2,852 m), Deno (2,790 m), Mancho (2,771 m) and others; there are 46 peaks over 2,100 m. East Rila contains a number of glacial lake groups, including the Musala Lakes and Marichini Lakes, as well as the nation's largest ski resort Borovets. Central Rila, known also as

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Which lake is sometimes called Lac Leman in French?

Lake Geneva Lake Geneva ( or , rarely ; ) is a lake on the north side of the Alps, shared between Switzerland and France. It is one of the largest lakes in Western Europe and the largest on the course of the Rhône. Of it 59.53% () comes under the jurisdiction of Switzerland (cantons of Vaud, Geneva, and Valais), and 40.47% () under France (department of Haute-Savoie). Name. The first recorded name of the lake is , dating

term "Windigo" (sometimes spelled Wendigo) which is a mythological cannibalistic creature in Ojibwa and Ottawa folklore. However, the lake has not always been referred to as "Windigo Lake." Henry Schoolcraft, in the report of his expedition through this area in 1831, called it "Lac des Isles," which means "Lake of the Isles" in French. Captain James Allen who accompanied Schoolcraft on an expedition in the following year (1832) to the source of the Mississippi River produced a detailed map of the

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Who immediately succeeded Augustus as Emperor of Rome?

be adopted by Augustus. Through the adoption, he officially became a Julian, assuming the name Tiberius Julius Caesar. The emperors after Tiberius would continue this blended dynasty of both families for the following thirty years; historians have named it the Julio-Claudian dynasty. His relationship to the other emperors of this dynasty was as follows: he was the stepson of Augustus, grand-uncle of Caligula, paternal uncle of Claudius, and great-grand uncle of Nero. Tiberius' 22-and-a-half-year reign would

counter drug, aspirin. The tropane alkaloids of "A. belladonna" were used as poisons, and early humans made poisonous arrows from the plant. In Ancient Rome, it was used as a poison by Agrippina the Younger, wife of Emperor Claudius on advice of Locusta, a lady specialized in poisons, and Livia, who is rumored to have used it to kill her husband Emperor Augustus. The English yew tree was long known to be extremely and immediately toxic to animals that grazed on its leaves or children who ate

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Who designed the Crystal Palace for the Great Exhibition of 1851?

prestigious place. Technology and moving machinery were popular, especially working exhibits." She also notes that visitors "could watch the entire process of cotton production from spinning to finished cloth. Scientific instruments were found in class X, and included electric telegraphs, microscopes, air pumps and barometers, as well as musical, horological and surgical instruments." A special building, nicknamed The Crystal Palace, or "The Great Shalimar", was built to house the show. It was designed by Joseph Paxton with support from structural

there is a smaller building by Ricardo Velázquez, the Palacio de Cristal. The Palacio de Cristal was designed for the Philippine Exposition of 1887 which was also held in the Retiro Park. It served as a greenhouse for an exhibition of tropical plants from the Philippines. In terms of its original function, it is comparable to the greenhouses of Kew Gardens, but it is usually described as being influenced by another of London's buildings, The Crystal Palace built for the Great Exhibition of 1851. The Crystal Palace also influenced the Palacio

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Doctor Doom is the arch-enemy of which group of Marvel superheroes?

Doctor Doom Doctor Victor Von Doom is a fictional supervillain appearing in American comic books published by Marvel Comics. Created by writer-editor Stan Lee and artist/co-plotter Jack Kirby, the character made his debut in "The Fantastic Four" #5 (July 1962). The monarch of the fictional nation Latveria, Doom is usually depicted as the archenemy of Mister Fantastic and the Fantastic Four, though he has come into conflict with other superheroes as well, including Spider-Man, Captain America, Iron Man

controller is revealed to be Doctor Doom, who explains that after years of being defeated by American superheroes he thought (wrongly) he could stand a chance against some incompetent Brits. The final panel shows Doom back in his lair, surrounded by newspaper cuttings detailing his past defeats and wondering how he would do in a fight with Thomas the Tank Engine. Alternative universe depictions Ultimate Marvel. In the Ultimate Marvel universe, Doctor Doom is Victor van Damme, a direct descendant of Vlad Tepes Dracula. Victor is introduced as part

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Who was named the new host of Channel 4's Countdown?

end of 2006, Des O'Connor until the end of 2008, and Jeff Stelling until the end of 2011; Nick Hewer has presented the show since 2012. Carol Vorderman, the show's co-host, who had been on the programme since it began, left the show in December 2008, at the same time as Des O'Connor. She was replaced by Rachel Riley. Cathy Hytner originally placed letters on the board for the letters games, before this was taken over by Vorderman. A celebrity guest features in every

quiz show "Countdown". In April 2010, Carr hosted the first British version of a comedy roast show, Channel 4's "A Comedy Roast". On 6 May 2010, he was a co-host of Channel 4's "Alternative Election Night", along with David Mitchell, Lauren Laverne, and Charlie Brooker. He joined the three presenters again for "10 O'Clock Live", a Channel 4 comedy current affairs show, which started airing in January 2011. In 2014 and 2015, Carr

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Which art gallery is located at Bankside, London SE1?

0° longitude, and Greenwich Mean Time. Other landmarks include Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, Piccadilly Circus, St Paul's Cathedral, Tower Bridge, Trafalgar Square and The Shard. London has numerous museums, galleries, libraries and sporting events. These include the British Museum, National Gallery, Natural History Museum, Tate Modern, British Library and West End theatres. The London Underground is the oldest underground railway network in the world. Toponymy. "London" is an ancient name, attested already in the

, EC4 - Mindspace Aldgate, London E1 - Daily Express Building, London EC4 - 199 Bishopsgate, Broadgate Estate EC2 - NEO Bankside, London SE1 Exhibitions. - #johnremembers - A Personal View of London's Architecture, held at Dreamspace Gallery in 2017 - Smart Green Spaces, held at The City Centre in 2017 - Unfolding City, held at 111 Southwark Street in 2015 - Building on the Past, Shaping the Future, held at Bankside Gallery 2013 - The Developing City

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What is the more common name for the 'European' or 'Great' Maple?

wing of the samara catches the wind and rotates the fruit as it falls, slowing its descent and enabling the wind to disperse it further from the parent tree. The seeds are mature in autumn about four months after pollination. The sycamore is tetraploid (each cell having four sets of chromosomes, 2n=52), whereas "A. campestre" and "A. platanoides" are diploid (with 2 sets of chromosomes, 2n=26). Botany. Sycamore trees produce their flowers in hanging branched clusters known as panicles that contain

Dryocampa rubicunda Dryocampa rubicunda, the rosy maple moth, is a small North American moth in the family Saturniidae, also known as the great silk moths. It was first described by Johan Christian Fabricius in 1793. The species is known for its wooly body and pink and yellow coloration, which varies from cream or white to bright pink or yellow. Males have bushier antennae than females, which allow them to sense female pheromones for mating. As the common name of the species implies, the preferred host trees are maple

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Which former Italian Prime Minister was kidnapped and murdered in 1978?

Aldo Moro Aldo Romeo Luigi Moro (; 23 September 1916 – 9 May 1978) was an Italian statesman and a prominent member of the Christian Democracy party. He served as 38th Prime Minister of Italy, from 1963 to 1968, and then from 1974 to 1976. He was one of Italy's longest-serving post-war Prime Ministers, holding power for a combined total of more than six years. Due to his accommodation with the Communist leader Enrico Berlinguer, known as the Historic Compromise, Moro is widely considered one

's Christian Democratic Party. In 1978 he was kidnapped and then murdered by the Red Brigades. - Emilio Colombo (1920–2013), was a political leader. He is "credited with having written much of the Treaty of Rome, which established (1958) the European Economic Community." - Enrico Berlinguer (1922–1984), was secretary of the Italian Communist Party from 1972 to his sudden death in 1984. - Giorgio Napolitano (born 1925), also known as King George, is a politician and former

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Created by Frank Mason Robinson in 1885, what is possibly the world's best known logo?

so as not to include any faint traces of cocaine by the time of the Pure Food and Drug Act initiated by the Federal Government in 1906. The starting capitalization for the company was at $100,000. Robinson overall was responsible for the early advertising of Coca-Cola before and after Candler bought the name and syrup formula from Pemberton, the first ads appearing in "The Atlanta Journal" in 1887. While still working with Pemberton, Robinson had the initial ads display short phrases such as "Coca-Cola! Delicious

in 1885. With its logo and green-and-gold packaging having remained almost unchanged since then, Lyle's Golden Syrup was listed by "Guinness World Records" as having the world's oldest branding and packaging. Scottish cuisine includes Arbroath Smokie and Haggis; Northern Irish cuisine features the Ulster fry and the Pastie and Welsh cuisine is noted for Welsh rarebit (often using Worcestershire sauce) and Cawl. Brown sauce is a traditional British condiment, with its best known variety HP Sauce (named after and featuring an image of

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Which American was awarded a share of the Nobel Peace Prize in 1973?

of having a political agenda, and of omitting more deserving candidates. They have also been accused of Eurocentrism, especially for the Literature Prize. - Peace Prize Among the most criticised Nobel Peace Prizes was the one awarded to Henry Kissinger and Lê Đức Thọ. This led to the resignation of two Norwegian Nobel Committee members. Kissinger and Thọ were awarded the prize for negotiating a ceasefire between North Vietnam and the United States in January 1973. However, when the award was announced, both sides were still engaging in hostilities

determination of base sequences in nucleic acids". Sanger is one of only four people to have won a Nobel Prize twice, and the only affiliate of the University of Cambridge to have done so. - Philip Noel-Baker was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize 1959 for work towards global disarmament. - Patrick White was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature 1973 "for an epic and psychological narrative art which has introduced a new continent into literature". - Richard Stone, fellow of King's, was awarded the

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Also the proper first name of Milly-Molly-Mandy, what is the doll, Barbie's middle name?

, as can be seen by her physical development. Milly-Molly-Mandy's real name is Millicent Margaret Amanda, but she was given the nickname because her full name was considered too long. Her adventures are the everyday events of village life, running errands, going to school, making presents, fishing, picnicking, and so on. She lives in "the nice white cottage with the thatched roof" on the edge of a small village. Her parents, grandparents, aunt and uncle also live in the

popular female name can be traced back to at least the beginning of the 20th century, with the song "Mandy" by Irving Berlin in 1919, and the Joyce Lankester Brisley's children's books of Milly-Molly-Mandy in the 1920s. The pop song "Mandy" by Barry Manilow (1974) and the Irish boyband Westlife (2003) speak to the resurgent popularity of the name in recent times. Given name. - Women - Mandy Aftel, American perfumer - Mandy Boyd (born

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Which car company has featured in the name of cricket's 'Kennington Oval' since 2011?

The Oval The Oval, known for sponsorship reasons as the Kia Oval, is an international cricket ground in Kennington, in the London Borough of Lambeth, in south London. The Oval has been the home ground of Surrey County Cricket Club since it was opened in 1845. It was the first ground in England to host international Test cricket in September 1880. The final Test match of the English season is traditionally played there. In addition to cricket, The Oval has hosted a number of other historically significant sporting events

Avis Car Rental Avis is an American car rental company headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey, United States. Avis, Budget Rent a Car, Budget Truck Rental and Zipcar are all units of Avis Budget Group. Avis Budget Group operates the Avis brand in North America, South America, India, Australia, and New Zealand. In 2011, Avis announced it was acquiring Avis Europe plc, which had been a separate corporation licensing the Avis brand. Since the late 1970s, Avis has featured mainly General Motors (

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Its driver Jules Bianchi still in intensive care; which F1 team went bust on 7th Nov 2014?

Jules Bianchi Jules Lucien André Bianchi (; 3 August 1989 – 17 July 2015) was a French motor racing driver who drove for the Marussia F1 Team in the FIA Formula One World Championship. Bianchi had previously raced in Formula Renault 3.5, GP2 and Formula Three and was a Ferrari Driver Academy member. He entered Formula One as a practice driver in 2012 for Sahara Force India. In 2013, he made his debut driving for Marussia, finishing 15th in his opening race in Australia and ended the season in 19th position

between 2012 and part-through 2014. In its first F1 season, it placed 11th in the Constructors' Championship, improving one position to 10th the following year. Thanks to Bianchi's exploits at the 2014 Monaco Grand Prix, the team won its first and only 2 points in F1. In 2014, the team participated until the Russian Grand Prix, entering only one car driven by Max Chilton in the teams final GP, due to the events at the previous Japanese Grand Prix where the teams lead driver, Jules Bianchi

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Which Scandinavian capital hosted the 2012 European Athletics Championships?

2012 European Athletics Championships The 2012 European Athletics Championships were held in Helsinki, Finland between 27 June and 1 July 2012. This edition marks the beginning of a new two-year cycle of the European Athletics Championships which were previously held every four years. The decision to grant the games for Helsinki was made by the European Athletics Congress on 9 November 2009. Another city that showed interest in hosting the event was Nuremberg, Germany, however Helsinki was in pole position during the whole process. This was the third time

2015 European Athletics Indoor Championships The 33rd European Athletics Indoor Championships were held from 5 to 8 March 2015 in the O2 Arena in Prague, Czech Republic. Bidding process. Prague was chosen as the host of the Championships on the European Athletics council meeting in Sofia, Bulgaria in May 2012. The other candidate city was Istanbul, Turkey. Previously, Prague hosted the 1967 European Indoor Games, the forerunner of the European Athletics Indoor Championships. It was the first time since the 1978 European Athletics Championships that Prague hosted

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He famously ignored his orders, who was Nelson's superior at Copenhagen?

the classical Copenhagen landmark of Højbro Plads while Nytorv and Gammel Torv were converged. History 19th century. On 2 April 1801, a British fleet under the command of Admiral Sir Hyde Parker attacked and defeated the neutral Danish-Norwegian fleet anchored near Copenhagen. Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson led the main attack. He famously disobeyed Parker's order to withdraw, destroying many of the Dano-Norwegian ships before a truce was agreed. Copenhagen is often considered to be Nelson's hardest-fought battle, surpassing even the heavy fighting

led the main attack. He famously disobeyed Parker's order to withdraw, destroying many of the Dano-Norwegian ships before a truce was agreed. Copenhagen is often considered to be Nelson's hardest fought battle, surpassing even the heavy fighting at Trafalgar. It was during this battle that Lord Nelson famously "put the telescope to the blind eye" in order not to see Admiral Parker's signal to cease fire. The Second Battle of Copenhagen (or the Bombardment of Copenhagen) (16 August – 5 September 1807)

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A name featuring a Greek letter, what is the US Army's equivalent to the SAS?

on the SAS. The Belgian Army's Special Forces Group, which wears the same capbadge as the British SAS, traces its ancestry partly from the 5th Special Air Service of the Second World War. The French 1st Marine Infantry Parachute Regiment (1er RPIMa) can trace its origins to the Second World War 3rd and 4th SAS, adopting its "who dares wins" motto. The American unit, 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta, was formed by Colonel Charles Alvin Beckwith, who served with 22 SAS as an exchange

Army are also playing an increasingly prominent role in the Army's operations and the SAS was allocated further funds in the 2004 defence paper, conveying the SAS's increasing importance in the War on Terror. Another élite unit became operational in 2005, the Special Reconnaissance Regiment. The 1st Battalion of the Parachute Regiment became the core of a tri-service Special Forces Support Group formed in 2006 to support the SAS and the Navy's SBS, being described as the Army's equivalent to the U.S. Army Rangers. 1990–present Operations.

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Who played 'The Fugitive' on TV?

The Fugitive (TV series) The Fugitive is an American drama series created by Roy Huggins. It was produced by QM Productions and United Artists Television. It aired on ABC from September 1963 to August 1967. David Janssen starred as Dr. Richard Kimble, a physician who is wrongfully convicted of his wife's murder and sentenced to receive the death penalty. En route to death row, Dr. Richard Kimble's train derails over a switch, allowing him to escape and begin a cross-country search for

Run for Your Life (TV series) Run for Your Life is an American television drama series starring Ben Gazzara as a man with only a short time to live. It ran on NBC from 1965 to 1968. The series was created by Roy Huggins, who had previously explored the "man on the move" concept with "The Fugitive". Synopsis. Synopsis Premise. Gazzara played attorney Paul Bryan. When his doctor tells him he will die in no less than nine months, but in no more

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Who did God order to preach at Nineveh, but he ran away, with scary consequences?

William King, at the beginning of the 20th century. Their efforts concentrated on the site of the Temple of Nabu, the god of writing, where another cuneiform library was supposed to exist. However, no such library was ever found: most likely, it had been destroyed by the activities of later residents. The excavations started again in 1927, under the direction of Campbell Thompson, who had taken part in King's expeditions. Some works were carried out outside Kouyunjik, for instance on the mound of Nebi Yunus

of Judah? I am not coming against you today but against the house with which I am at war, and God has ordered me to hurry. Stop for your own sake from interfering with God who is with me, so that He will not destroy you." However, Josiah would not turn away from him, but disguised himself in order to make war with him; nor did he listen to the words of Neco from the mouth of God, but came to make war on the plain of Megiddo. The

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In telescopes and microscopes, what is the alternative name for the ocular lens?

) can thus be determined if required by dividing 250 mm by the eyepiece power. Modern instruments often use objectives optically corrected for an infinite tube length rather than 160 mm, and these require an auxiliary correction lens in the tube. Eyepiece properties Location of focal plane. In some eyepiece types, such as Ramsden eyepieces (described in more detail below), the eyepiece behaves as a magnifier, and its focal plane is located outside of the eyepiece in front of the field lens. This plane is therefore

Meade Instruments The Meade Instruments Corporation (also shortened to Meade) is an American multinational company headquartered in Irvine, California, that manufactures, imports, and distributes telescopes, binoculars, spotting scopes, microscopes, CCD cameras, and telescope accessories for the consumer market. It is the world's largest manufacturer of telescopes. Besides selling under its "Meade" brand name, the company sells solar telescopes under the brand "Coronado. Its products are also imported and sold in Europe by a former subsidiary under the Meade and

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Carson City is the capital of which US state?

Carson City, Nevada Carson City, officially the Consolidated Municipality of Carson City, is an independent city in and the capital of the U.S. state of Nevada, named after the mountain man Kit Carson. As of the 2010 census, the population was 55,274. The majority of the town's population lives in Eagle Valley, on the eastern edge of the Carson Range, a branch of the Sierra Nevada, about south of Reno. The town began as a stopover for California-bound emigrants, but developed into a

with few or no signs of civilization. The highway crosses several large desert valleys separated by numerous mountain ranges towering over the valley floors, in what is known as the Basin and Range province of the Great Basin. US 50 has a diverse route through the state, traversing the resort communities of Lake Tahoe, the state capital in Carson City, historical sites such as Fort Churchill State Historic Park, petroglyphs, alpine forests, desert valleys, ghost towns, and Great Basin National Park. The route was constructed

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The Assyrian Empire was mostly located in which modern day, middle-east country?

Kurdish militia re-occupied the villages, an operation they portrayed as a liberation. After the failed Iraqi Kurdistan independence referendum, the KRG and the Iraqi federal government reached an agreement whereby the Peshmerga would withdraw from the Nineveh plains and the Iraqi army would take over. In 2017, the KRG replaced the Alqosh mayor, Faiz Abed Jahwareh with a KDP member, Lara Yousif, and Assyrian protested in response.. The Iraqi Government ordered Lara Yousif to vacate her post, and return the title of Mayor to Jahwareh.

the Ur III dynasty, when king Shulgi mentioned the city of Urbilum – the ancient name of modern-day Erbil. The great Assyrian capitals of Assur, Nineveh, Nimrud and Dur-Sharrukin were all located in the foothill zone where the Great Zab flows into the Tigris, and the Great Zab basin became increasingly integrated into the Middle Assyrian and Neo-Assyrian empires. Nimrud, the capital of the empire until 706 BCE, was located only away from the confluence of the Great Zab with the Tigris. The Assyrian king

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Which hi-tech company has its main assembly plant in Everett, Washington?

the Everett peninsula began in the 1860s, with several sawmills built to serve the area's growing timber industry. Everett was platted by a group of investors seeking to build an industrial city and named for the son of co-founder Charles L. Colby. The city was incorporated in 1893, shortly after the arrival of the Great Northern Railway, and prospered as a major industrial center. Everett's economy transitioned away from lumber and towards aviation after World War II, with the construction of Boeing's aircraft assembly plant at Paine Field

Hi-Tech Automotive Hi-Tech Automotive is a low volume car builder and design house located in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. Most of the vehicles produced are exported, notably to the US and UK. The main distributor of the cars built by Hi-Tech is Superformance. In December 2005 Hi-Tech Automotive transferred the ownership of its subsidiary, Superformance, to the Hillbank Automotive Group, which is privately owned by Lance Stander. All Superformance cars are originally built at Hi-Tech Automotive's plant in

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Which famous sculptor was born in Castleford, West Yorkshire?

Henry Moore Henry Spencer Moore (30 July 1898 – 31 August 1986) was an English artist. He is best known for his semi-abstract monumental bronze sculptures which are located around the world as public works of art. As well as sculpture, Moore produced many drawings, including a series depicting Londoners sheltering from the Blitz during the Second World War, along with other graphic works on paper. His forms are usually abstractions of the human figure, typically depicting mother-and-child or reclining figures. Moore

GT Smith GT Smith, named after the person who created it, was a small, family owned supermarket chain based in Knottingley near Pontefract, in West Yorkshire, England. The main branch was located on "Marine Villa Road" in Knottingley, with other branches in nearby Pontefract, South Elmsall, Castleford, Ackworth, Meanwood, Leeds, Kippax, Outwood and Normanton. GT Smith was famous for fresh provisions, which were produced at GT Smith's own bakery in Townville, Castleford. Morrisons acquired the GT Smith

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Which 'John' directed (and had a cameo in) the film 'The Treasure of the Sierra Madre'?

The Treasure of the Sierra Madre (film) The Treasure of the Sierra Madre is a 1948 American dramatic adventurous neo-western written and directed by John Huston. It is an adaptation of B. Traven's 1927 novel of the same name, set in the 1920s, in which, driven by their desperate economic plight, two young men, Fred C. Dobbs (Humphrey Bogart) and Bob Curtin (Tim Holt), join old-timer Howard (Walter Huston, the director's father) in Mexico to prospect for

assumed name. Screenwriter and director "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre" (1948). His next picture, which he wrote, directed, and briefly appeared in as an American, asked to "help out a fellow American, down on his luck", was "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre" (1948). It would become one of the films which established his reputation as a leading filmmaker. The film, also starring Humphrey Bogart, was the story of three drifters who band together to prospect for

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Who went from Radio 5 Live to 'The One Show' with Nadia Sawalah on BBC TV?

at the end of the second series. In the same year and on the same network, Sawalha also co-presented with Jeremy Milnes for the programme "Keeping Up with the Joneses". In the summer of 2006, Sawalha began co-presenting "The One Show" with Adrian Chiles. However, due to her pregnancy, she did not return to the show in the summer of 2007 and was replaced by Christine Bleakley. After winning "Celebrity MasterChef", Sawalha went on to co-present the

afternoons and released a popular podcast. The show had its final broadcast on 30 March 2019. On 2 April 2019, it was announced that James and Robins will be hosting a new Friday afternoon radio show on BBC 5 Live starting 31 May. James has hosted "Elis James's Pantheon of Heroes" on BBC Radio Wales since 2012. In the show, which also features Nadia Kamil and Ben Partridge, various figures from Welsh history are comically compared to each other in an attempt to identify the most heroic. Four

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In 'Allo 'Allo', what was the surname of the British soldier who dressed as a Gendarme?

, and incoming messages are signaled by light bulbs concealed in the bed-knobs – leading the mother-in-law to cry ""Ze flashing knobs!"". René answers with "'Allo, 'allo, zis is Night'awk, are you receiving me?", hence the title of the show (""allô"" is the normal French way of greeting someone over a remote communication system). The Resistance is also "helped" by Officer Crabtree (Arthur Bostrom), a British

, German singer Real people bearing the name As surname. - Candice Michelle, American model, actress and retired professional wrestler - Cara Michelle, American Playmate-of-the-month and actress - Janee Michelle (born 1946), American actress - Vicki Michelle, British actress, best known for playing as Yvette Carte-Blanche from the British sitcom "'Allo 'Allo!" Fictional characters. - Michelle Chang in the "Tekken (series)" - Michelle Dessler in the

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Which of the PanHellenic Games was held on territory owned by the city state of Elis?

Greek athletic or artistic contests, such as the Panathenaic Games, at which winners were awarded many amphorae of first-class Athenian olive-oil. The Olympic games awarded a garland of olives; the Pythian games, a garland of laurel, i.e. bay leaves; the Nemean games, a crown of wild celery, and the Isthmian, a garland of pine leaves in the archaic period, one of dried celery in the Classical and Hellenistic periods, and again one of pine from then on. Though victors received no material awards

Elis was a traditional ally of Sparta, but the city state joined Argos and Athens in an alliance against Sparta around 420 BC during the Peloponnesian War. This was due to Spartan support for the independence of Lepreum. As punishment following the surrender of Athens, Elis was forced to surrender Triphylia in 399 BC, and the territory was permanently ceded to Arcadia in 369 BC. Eric W. Robinson has argued that Elis was a democracy by around 500 BC, on the basis of early inscriptions which suggest that the people (the

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July 16 in our Western calendar coincides with the first day of which other calendar?

the same result as Gregory's rules, without actually referring to him. Britain and the British Empire (including the eastern part of what is now the United States) adopted the Gregorian calendar in 1752. Sweden followed in 1753. Prior to 1917, Turkey used the lunar Islamic calendar with the Hegira era for general purposes and the Julian calendar for fiscal purposes. The start of the fiscal year was eventually fixed at 1 March and the year number was roughly equivalent to the Hegira year (see Rumi calendar).

. Listoghil points at a low saddle-like formation in the Ballygawley Mountains, 6.5 km to the east-southeast. Sunrise in this position coincides with the start and the end of winter, which are traditionally important seasonal festivals in the Gaelic calendar. This happens on 31 October and on 10 February in our modern calendar, dates which do not coincide exactly with a modern astronomical cross-quarter day. But the alignment with the axis of the chamber and the illumination of the chamber by sunlight coincides to the day

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In which 1996 live-action/animation movie did basketball icon Michael Jordan star?

as himself in the 1996 film "Space Jam". In 2006, he became part-owner and head of basketball operations for the Charlotte Bobcats (now Hornets), and bought a controlling interest in 2010. In 2014, Jordan became the first billionaire player in NBA history. He is the third-richest African-American, behind Robert F. Smith and Oprah Winfrey. Early years. Jordan was born in Brooklyn, New York, to Deloris (née Peoples), who worked in banking, and James

the players provoke a reluctant Jordan into participating in a three-on-three match. Two years later in 1995, Jordan returns to the Chicago Bulls to resume his basketball career. Cast. Some of the film's live-action cast play fictional versions of themselves: - Michael Jordan, the Chicago Bulls star shooting guard, who retires from the NBA to follow in his father's footsteps in baseball. - Brandon Hammond as 10-year-old Michael Jordan. - Wayne Knight as Stan Podolak,

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What was the title of the first single released by The Beatles in October 1962?

playing bass. The core trio of Lennon, McCartney and Harrison, who had been together since 1958, went through a succession of drummers, including Pete Best, before asking Starr to join them in 1962. Manager Brian Epstein moulded them into a professional act, and producer George Martin guided and developed their recordings, greatly expanding their domestic success after their first hit, "Love Me Do", in late 1962. As their popularity grew into the intense fan frenzy dubbed "Beatlemania", the band acquired the nickname "

1962, France etc.) Other covers. - Tony Sheridan recorded it in 1962 with "The Beat Brothers", wrongly believed to be the Beatles who had no actual involvement in the track as they had just left Polydor. The single was released in October 1962. It is available on the 1964 release "The Beatles' First", among others. - Petula Clark and Johnny Hallyday recorded the song ("Ya Ya Twist") in French (released in 1962, #1) -

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In which English county is the port town of Fleetwood?

Fleetwood Fleetwood is a coastal town in Lancashire, England, at the northwest corner of the Fylde, with a population of 25,939 at the 2011 census. Fleetwood acquired its modern character in the 1830s, when the principal landowner Peter Hesketh-Fleetwood, High Sheriff and MP, conceived an ambitious plan to re-develop the town to make it a busy seaport and railway spur. He commissioned the distinguished Victorian architect Decimus Burton to design a number of substantial civic buildings, including two lighthouses. Hesketh-Fleetwood's transport

Elliot Osborne Elliot Osborne (born 16 May 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for National League side Stockport County. Released by Port Vale at an early age, he came through non-league teams Newcastle Town and Nantwich Town to turn professional at Fleetwood Town in June 2016. From Fleetwood he was loaned out to Tranmere Rovers, Stockport County, and Morecambe, before being sold to Southport in February 2018. He joined Stockport County permanently in November 2018 following a second loan spell at the

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By what name was the city of York known when under Viking occupation?

Scandinavian York Scandinavian York (referred to at the time as ) or Danish/Norwegian York is a term used by historians for the south of Northumbria (modern-day Yorkshire) during the period of the late 9th century and first half of the 10th century, when it was dominated by Norse warrior-kings; in particular, it is used to refer to York, the city controlled by these kings. Norse monarchy controlled varying amounts of Northumbria from 875 to 954; however, the area was invaded and conquered

earlier inhabitants. Historical timeline Anglo-Saxon and Viking era. It was some time before 650 AD that Pocklington gained its current name, meaning "farmstead belonging to Pocela's people". It is not known what name Pocklington was known by before that date. It is reputed that the ancient kingdom of Deira has its capital nearby. It is likely that the missionary Paulinus established the first Christian church in Pocklington on his way from Goodmanham to found York Minster. Certainly, the Sotheby Cross, dating from the

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The Kamchatka Peninsula lies within the territory of which nation?

Kamchatka Peninsula The Kamchatka Peninsula (, "Poluostrov Kamchatka", ) is a 1,250-kilometre-long (780 mi) peninsula in the Russian Far East, with an area of about 270,000 km (100,000 sq mi). The Pacific Ocean and the Sea of Okhotsk make up the peninsula's eastern and western coastlines, respectively. Immediately offshore along the Pacific coast of the peninsula runs the 10,500-metre (34,400-ft) deep Kuril–Kamchatka Trench. The Kamchatka Peninsula, the Commander Islands, and Karaginsky Island constitute the

the west and Chukotka to the north. Kamchatka Krai is an active volcanic zone which is home to Kluchevskaya, the largest volcano in Eurasia, and the Decade Volcanoes of Avachinsky and Koryaksky. Geography. Kamchatka Krai occupies the territory of the Kamchatka Peninsula, the adjacent part of the mainland, the island Karaginsky and Commander Islands. Bounded to the east by the Bering Sea of the Pacific Ocean (a coastline of more than ) and to the west by the Okhotsk Sea (a coastline of approximately ). Mountain

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By what alternative name is the Mariinsky theatre of St Petersburg much better known?

city's more than fifty theatres is the world-famous Mariinsky Theatre (also known as the Kirov Theatre in the USSR), home to the Mariinsky Ballet company and opera. Leading ballet dancers, such as Vaslav Nijinsky, Anna Pavlova, Rudolph Nureyev, Mikhail Baryshnikov, Galina Ulanova and Natalia Makarova, were principal stars of the Mariinsky ballet. The first music school, the Saint Petersburg Conservatory, was founded in 1862 by the Russian pianist and composer Anton Rubinstein. The school alumni have included such notable composers as Pyotr

on 15 January/27 January 1895, at the Imperial Mariinsky Theatre in St. Petersburg, Russia instead of the original version. Background. In the 1880s Tchaikovsky was commissioned by Ivan Vsevolozhsky, director of the St. Petersburg Imperial Theatres, to score what would become two of his greatest works: the operas "The Enchantress" (1886) and "The Queen of Spades" (1890). In 1887 Vsevolozhsky commissioned Tchaikovsky to score music for Marius Petipa's "The Sleeping Beauty", a ballet which would prove to be

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Messenger to the Greek gods, who was the son of Zeus and Maia?

the others required disgorging from Cronus's stomach. In most traditions, he is married to Hera, by whom he is usually said to have fathered Ares, Hebe, and Hephaestus. At the oracle of Dodona, his consort was said to be Dione, by whom the "Iliad" states that he fathered Aphrodite. Zeus was also infamous for his erotic escapades. These resulted in many divine and heroic offspring, including Athena, Apollo, Artemis, Hermes, Persephone, Dionysus, Perseus, Heracles, Helen of Troy,

Arke In ancient Greek religion, Arke or Arce ( "Arkē") was a daughter of Thaumas and fraternal twin sister of Iris. She is sometimes affiliated with the faded second rainbow sometimes seen in the shadow of the first. She is said to have iridescent wings, compared to Iris' golden ones. During the Titanomachy, she sided with the Titans against the Olympian gods; she became the messenger for the Titans, while Iris became the messenger of the Olympian Gods. When the Olympians won, Zeus

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In Greek mythology who killed the gorgon Medusa?

chieftain-vassal of the kingdom of Argos. Some scholars suggest the story of Heracles is an allegory for the sun's yearly passage through the twelve constellations of the zodiac. Others point to earlier myths from other cultures, showing the story of Heracles as a local adaptation of hero myths already well established. Traditionally, Heracles was the son of Zeus and Alcmene, granddaughter of Perseus. His fantastic solitary exploits, with their many folk-tale themes, provided much material for popular legend. According to Burkert, "He is

most independent and ferocious, having killed more men than both of her sisters combined. In Greek mythology, she was transformed into a Gorgon because of standing with her sister Medusa, who was raped by the sea god Poseidon in the Temple of Athena. Athena, bearing no emotion and finding no fault in Poseidon, was furious with Medusa. As a punishment, Medusa was changed into a terrible monster, along with her sisters Stheno and Euryale. In later versions of the story, Athena, being the Goddess of Reason understands

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Terry Deary is the author of which series of children's books that were adapted for TV?

Terry Deary William Terence Deary (born 3 January 1946) is a British children's author of over 200 books, selling over 25 million copies in over 40 languages, best known as the writer of the "Horrible Histories" series. Since 1994 he has been one of Britain's best-selling authors. In 2012 he was the tenth most-borrowed author in British libraries, and was voted Outstanding Children's Non-Fiction Author Of The 20th Century by "Books for Keeps" magazine. Life and career

's TV series Byker Grove. - Steve Cram – Retired track and field athlete. Along with fellow Britons Sebastian Coe and Steve Ovett, he was one of the world's dominant middle distance runners during the 1980s. - Terry Deary – British children's author of over 200 books, selling over 25 million copies in over 40 languages. - Ortis Deley – English television presenter, radio DJ and actor. - Carl Ivar Hagen – Norwegian politician and former Vice-President of the Norwegian Parliament. -

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For which film did Tom Hanks win his first Oscar?

and Hanks were executive producers on the HBO miniseries "The Pacific". Hanks' films have grossed more than $4.9 billion at U.S. and Canadian box offices and more than $9.96 billion worldwide, making him the fifth-highest-grossing actor in North America. Hanks has been nominated for numerous awards during his career. He won a Golden Globe Award and an Academy Award for Best Actor for his role in "Philadelphia" (1993), as well as a Golden Globe, an Academy Award,

of 1995, remarking that Letterman was "a cranky skeptic [who] visit[ed] the high temple of show business, mock[ed] the gold-plated statuary and display[ed] insufficient reverence for the gods. (Tom Hanks assisting with a stupid pet trick?!) We know who the winner wasn't." Some media outlets received the broadcast more positively. Television critic Joyce Millman of "The San Francisco Examiner" noted, "In his first stint as host of the Oscar telecast, David Letterman did the impossible

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Which ex 'Neighbours' star played Ed Exley in the movie adaptation of 'LA Confidential'?

"Hush-Hush". At the time, actors Guy Pearce and Russell Crowe were relatively unknown in North America. One of the film's backers, Peter Dennett, was worried about the lack of established stars in the lead roles. However, he supported Hanson's casting decisions, and the director had the confidence also to recruit Kevin Spacey, Kim Basinger and Danny DeVito. The film grossed $126 million worldwide and was critically acclaimed, holding a 99% rating at Rotten Tomatoes and an aggregated score of

"containment"; as he explained it, keeping the "nigger filth" in African-American areas. Smith is portrayed by James Cromwell in the film adaptation of "L.A. Confidential" and portrayed in the 2003 television pilot of "L.A. Confidential" by Tom Nowicki. In a departure from the novel, Smith is killed by Exley at the end of a shootout. Characters Edmund Jennings Exley. Appearances: "L.A. Confidential", "White Jazz" Ed Exley is one of the three protagonists in "

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Which Cabinet minister fathered Flora Keays by his secretary?

has behaved very badly towards me. I feel jealous that my mother has known him but I haven’t, and jealous of other people who go on holiday with their fathers, when I don’t.” Sara Keays is shown telling her daughter that her father has never seen her because "he didn't want anything to do with us." Sara Keays, who was forced to educate her daughter at home, and encouraged her in ballet, gymnastics, horseriding and trampolining, said Lord Parkinson's reappointment by William

Keays resulting in their child, Flora Keays (1983) - Al Yamamah contract alleged to have been obtained by bribery (1985) - Westland affair (1986): The Defence Secretary, Michael Heseltine resigned from his Cabinet job in a disagreement with Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher over the Westland affair. Heseltine walked out of a meeting at Number 10 concerning his views on the future of the Westland helicopter company were being ignored at the time. - Jeffrey Archer and the prostitute allegations (1986), and his subsequent

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In which county would you find Kielder Forest?

Kielder Forest Kielder Forest is a large forestry plantation in Northumberland, England, surrounding Kielder village and the Kielder Water reservoir. It is the largest man-made woodland in England with three-quarters of its covered by forest. The majority of the forest lies within the Border Forest Park, with the southern tip known as Wark Forest lying within Northumberland National Park. History. The forest is owned and managed by the United Kingdom's Forestry Commission, which initiated the first plantings in the 1920s. During the 1930s

adjoins the Southern Uplands of Scotland, which the hills are sometimes considered a part of. Since the Pennine Way runs through the national park, the Cheviot Hills are also considered a part of the northern Pennines although they are separated from the Cheviot Hills by the Tyne Gap, part of which lies within the southern extent of the national park. Part of Kielder Forest lies within the park, and in other areas forms a forest park. Kielder Forest is the largest man-made forest in Europe and surrounds Kielder Water.

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From which major religion did the Hare Krishna movement spring?

International Society for Krishna Consciousness The International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON), known colloquially as the Hare Krishna movement or Hare Krishnas, is a Gaudiya Vaishnava Hindu religious organisation. ISKCON was founded in 1966 in New York City by A. C. Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada the Guru and spiritual master of the organization. Its core beliefs are based on the Hindu scriptures, particularly the Bhagavad Gita and the Srimad Bhagavatam, and the Gaudiya Vaishnava tradition, which has had adherents in India since the late 15th century and American and European devotees

, Hare Krishna movement, Rastafari movement, Orthodox Catholic Church, and spiritual studies. The remaining people either did not respond or replied that they did not know. In addition to the above statistics, 35.9% of Colombians reported that they did not practice their faith actively. While Colombia remains a mostly Roman Catholic country by baptism numbers, the 1991 Colombian constitution guarantees freedom of religion and all religious faiths and churches are equally free before the law. Demographics Largest cities. Colombia is a highly urbanized country. The largest

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Built by Rama 1st. Which capital city is home to the Temple of the Emerald Buddha?

Wat Phra Kaew Wat Phra Kaew (, , ), commonly known in English as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha and officially as Wat Phra Si Rattana Satsadaram, is regarded as the most sacred Buddhist temple (wat) in Thailand. The Emerald Buddha housed in the temple is a potent religio-political symbol and the palladium (protective image) of Thailand. The temple is in Phra Nakhon District, the historic centre of Bangkok, within the precincts of the Grand Palace. The main building is the central phra

the gates bore enchantments warding off evil spirits, except for the gate known as Pratu Phi (, "Ghost Gate"), which was used to transport dead bodies out of the city. The Ghost Gate was left unenchanted in order to allow the spirits of the dead to pass. To prevent evil spirits entering, it was situated in the direct line of sight of the Emerald Buddha, enshrined on the other side of the city in the royal temple of Wat Phra Kaew. Rama I's fortifications were built to

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What is the clarified butter commonly used in Indian cuisine?

Ghee Ghee (Sanskrit: Ghṛta), is a class of clarified butter that originated in ancient India. It is commonly used in Middle Eastern cuisine, cuisine of the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asian cuisine, traditional medicine, and religious rituals. Description. Ghee is typically prepared by simmering butter, which is churned from cream (traditionally made by churning dahi), skimming any impurities from the surface, then pouring and retaining the clear liquid fat while discarding the solid residue that has settled to the bottom. Spices

şıllık") is a regional specialty. Many vegetables are used in the Urfa cuisine, such as the "'Ecır," the "Kenger," and the "İsot", the legendary local red capsicum that is a smaller and darker cultivar of the Aleppo pepper that takes a purplish black hue when dried and cured. Unlike most of the Turkish cities that use different versions of regular butter in their regional cuisine, Urfa is, together with Antep, Mardin and Siirt a big user of clarified butter,

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Which famous writer lived at Gads Hill in Kent?

loose writing, and a vein of sentimentalism. The term "Dickensian" is used to describe something that is reminiscent of Dickens and his writings, such as poor social conditions or comically repulsive characters. Early years. Charles John Huffam Dickens was born on 7 February 1812, at 1 Mile End Terrace (now 393 Commercial Road), Landport in Portsea Island (Portsmouth), the second of eight children of Elizabeth Dickens (née Barrow; 1789–1863) and John Dickens (1785–1851). His father was a

, left unfinished due to his death on June 9 at Gads Hill Place in Kent from a stroke aged 58. - Spring – Serial publication begins of Aleksis Kivi's only novel "Seitsemän veljestä" ("Seven Brothers"), the first significant Finnish language novel. - August 24/25 – Libraries of the University of Strasbourg and the City of Strasbourg at Temple Neuf are destroyed by fire during the Siege of Strasbourg in the Franco-Prussian War resulting in the loss of 3,446 medieval manuscripts, including the original 12th

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Not often mentioned – what is Jeeves first name?

Jeeves Reginald Jeeves, usually referred to as just Jeeves, is a fictional character in a series of comedic short stories and novels by English author P. G. Wodehouse. Jeeves is the highly competent valet of a wealthy and idle young Londoner named Bertie Wooster. First appearing in print in 1915, Jeeves continued to feature in Wodehouse's work until his last completed novel "Aunts Aren't Gentlemen" in 1974, a span of 60 years. Both the name "Jeeves" and the character of Jeeves have come to be

aristocrat Bill, Lord Towcester, cannot afford to maintain his large country house. He tries to solve his financial problems with the help of his resourceful butler, Jeeves. As with the novel adaptation "Ring for Jeeves", Bertie Wooster does not appear in the play but is mentioned. Plot. The plot of the play is largely the same as that of the novel "Ring for Jeeves". Some notable differences are: - The name "Towcester" is changed to "Rowcester" in the

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In trigonometry what is calculated by the adjacent over the hypotenuse?

Trigonometry is the foundation of all applied geometry, including geodesy, surveying, celestial mechanics, solid mechanics, and navigation. Trigonometric functions have been extended as functions of a real or complex variable, which are today pervasive in all mathematics. History. Sumerian astronomers studied angle measure, using a division of circles into 360 degrees. They, and later the Babylonians, studied the ratios of the sides of similar triangles and discovered some properties of these ratios but did not turn that into a systematic method for finding

Right triangle A right triangle (American English) or right-angled triangle (British English) is a triangle in which one angle is a right angle (that is, a 90-degree angle). The relation between the sides and angles of a right triangle is the basis for trigonometry. The side opposite the right angle is called the "hypotenuse" (side "c" in the figure). The sides adjacent to the right angle are called "legs" (or "catheti", singular: "

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Which Marks and Gran sitcom returned in the new year after 15 years off screen?

containing "complacent gentility, outmoded social attitudes and bourgeois sensibilities". The alternatives incursion began with "The Young Ones" (1982–84), written by Rik Mayall, Ben Elton and others, and continued with "Blackadder" (1983–89). Mayall was also the star of "The New Statesman" (1987–92), a series created by Maurice Gran and Laurence Marks, whose biggest success, "Birds of a Feather" (1989–98, 2014–), also deviated from British practice in being scripted by a team

have stated they have received thousands of emails and letters regarding the show wishing for its return to the small screen. Laurence Marks and Maurice Gran have both stated that while there are no plans to bring the series back, it might possibly come back if the planned musical is made and is a success. On 5 July 2016 it was announced that the show would be returning to BBC One for a one-off special episode, as part of the BBC's "landmark sitcom season". Unlike the original series,

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Is the mountain range in Ireland in which the river Liffey rises?

Plurabelle" in "Finnegans Wake". Course and system. The Liffey rises in the Liffey Head Bog between the mountains of Kippure and Tonduff in the northern section of the Wicklow Mountains, forming from many streamlets at Sally Gap. It flows for through counties Wicklow, Kildare and Dublin before entering the Irish Sea at its mouth at the midpoint of Dublin Bay, on a line extending from the Baily lighthouse to the Muglin Rocks. It crosses from County Wicklow into County Kildare at Poulaphouca and from County Kildare into County

Owendoher River The Owendoher River (Irish: "An Dothra Bheag", i.e. "The Little Dodder") is a small river in southern County Dublin, Ireland, the largest tributary of the River Dodder, and a part of the River Liffey system. Course. The Owendoher rises in two main branches. The larger branch flows from Glendoo / Glencullen valley, and meets the second, in turn formed from two streams, one sometimes called Kilakee Stream, from the slopes of Killakee Mountain, and the other

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In a greyhound race where does a dog finish if it makes ‘a show’?

, for example, all the Terrier Group Best of Breed winners compete for Group First, Group Second, Group Third, and Group Fourth. Finally, the seven Group First winners compete for "Best in Show". Beginning July 3, 2012, the final judge at all AKC all-breed shows will also award a "Reserve Best in Show." In the American Kennel Club, a dog needs 15 points to become a Champion, with each win gaining anywhere from zero to five points depending on the number

date is at the Westminster Dog Show, where they run into Piermont again. He has two dogs entered in the competition. Piermont insists his Pomeranian will win, but Tommy champions his other entry, a St. Bernard. Sure of himself, the millionaire promises to give the St. Bernard to Tommy if it wins. It does, and he does. With no place to keep it, Tommy makes a present of it to June. Their second date is at a movie theater where another of June's brothers (Phillip

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Which kind of water contains quinine?

Tonic water Tonic water (or Indian tonic water) is a carbonated soft drink in which quinine is dissolved. Originally used as a prophylactic against malaria, tonic water usually now has a significantly lower quinine content and is consumed for its distinctive bitter flavor, though it is nowadays often sweetened as well. It is often used in mixed drinks, particularly in gin and tonic. History. Quinine powder is so bitter that British officials stationed in early 19th century India and other tropical posts mixed the powder with soda and

periodic fevers are found throughout recorded history beginning in the first millennium BCE in Greece and China. For thousands of years, traditional herbal remedies have been used to treat malaria. The first effective treatment for malaria came from the bark of cinchona tree, which contains quinine. After the link to mosquitos and their parasites were identified in the early twentieth century, mosquito control measures such as widespread use of the insecticide DDT, swamp drainage, covering or oiling the surface of open water sources, indoor residual spraying and use of insecticide

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In a book recto is the right-hand page – what is the left?

Recto and verso Recto and verso are respectively, the text written or printed on the "right" or "front" side and on the "back" side of a leaf of paper in a bound item such as a codex, book, broadsheet, or pamphlet. Etymology. The terms are shortened from Latin "rectō foliō" and "versō foliō", translating to "on the right side of the leaf" and "on the back side of the leaf". The two opposite pages

on the ground with an arrow piercing its neck or breast. One or other of these served as model for the left-hand page of Kawanabe Kyosui's coloured woodcut in the collectors edition "Choix de Fables de La Fontaine" published from Tokyo in 1894 with illustrations by Japanese artists. What brings the composition to life is the depiction of the bowman crouching on the bushy shore on the right-hand page. Marc Chagall also included a distant bowman in his coloured print of 1927 but gives greater prominence to the death

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Which tennis star was sued for palimony by Judy Nelson?

Judy Nelson Judy Hill Nelson is an American author best known for her 1983–1991 romance (while married) with and eventual palimony suit against women's tennis star Martina Navratilova. After their break-up, Nelson was the author of the books "Love Match: Nelson vs. Navratilova", chronicling her relationship with the tennis star, and "Choices: My Journey After Leaving My Husband for Martina and a Lesbian Life", chronicling her coming out as a lesbian in the mid-1980s. She is the mother of two sons

public as husband and wife" and dismissed her complaint on the grounds that to act otherwise would condone adultery. The case set precedent in New York state. - Tennis player Billie Jean King was sued by Marilyn Barnett in 1981. - In 1982, world-famous piano virtuoso Liberace's 22-year-old former chauffeur and live-in lover of five years, Scott Thorson, sued the pianist for $113 million in palimony after he was let go by Liberace. The case was settled out of court in 1986

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Whose head is to appear on a new £2 coin to commemorate the start of World War I?

Entente included secret provisions whereby the Allies agreed with Italy to ignore papal peace moves towards the Central Powers. Consequently, the publication of Benedict's proposed of August 1917 was roundly ignored by all parties except Austria-Hungary. In Britain in 1914, the Public Schools Officers' Training Corps annual camp was held at Tidworth Pennings, near Salisbury Plain. Head of the British Army, Lord Kitchener, was to review the cadets, but the imminence of the war prevented him. General Horace Smith-Dorrien was sent instead.

"Elizabeth II · Queen of Gibraltar". This issue caused controversy in Spain, where the title of King of Gibraltar historically corresponds to the crown of Castile. The £2 coin has featured a new design every year since its introduction, as it depicts each of the 12 Labours of Hercules. Coins Tercentenary edition. In 2004 the Government of Gibraltar minted a new edition of its coins to commemorate the tercentenary of British Gibraltar (1704-2004). Banknotes. At the outbreak of World War I

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Which 1960’s art vogue was based on optical illusion?

, Patrick Bokanowski, Marcel Duchamp, Jasper Johns, Oscar Reutersvärd, Victor Vasarely and Charles Allan Gilbert. Contemporary artists who have experimented with illusions include Jonty Hurwitz, Sandro del Prete, Octavio Ocampo, Dick Termes, Shigeo Fukuda, Patrick Hughes, István Orosz, Rob Gonsalves, Gianni A. Sarcone, Ben Heine and Akiyoshi Kitaoka. Optical illusion is also used in film by the technique of forced perspective. Op art is a style of art that uses optical illusions to create an impression of movement, or hidden images and

Ponzo illusion The Ponzo illusion is a geometrical-optical illusion that was first demonstrated by the Italian psychologist Mario Ponzo (1882–1960) in 1911. He suggested that the human mind judges an object's size based on its background. He showed this by drawing two identical lines across a pair of converging lines, similar to railway tracks. The upper line looks longer because we interpret the converging sides according to linear perspective as parallel lines receding into the distance. In this context, we interpret the upper line as though it were

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In the words lithograph, lithium and Paleolithic – what does ‘lith’ mean?

Paleolithic The Paleolithic or Palaeolithic (), also called the Old Stone Age, is a period in human prehistory distinguished by the original development of stone tools that covers  99% of human technological prehistory. It extends from the earliest known use of stone tools by hominins  3.3 million years ago, to the end of the Pleistocene  11,650 cal BP. The Paleolithic Age is followed in Europe by the Mesolithic Age, although the date of the transition varies geographically by several thousand years. During the Paleolithic

Some words became extinct while other near-synonyms of Old English origin replaced them ('limb' survives, yet "lið" is gone or survives dialectally as lith). Many of these linguistic changes were brought on by the introduction of Old Norse and Norman French words, while others fell away due to the natural processes of language evolution. Animals. Modern English has no Germanic words left that mean 'animal' in its most generic sense of 'non-human creature'. Old English "dēor

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The vessel had two sister ships the Olympic and which other?

in 1912, while "Britannic" struck a mine and sank in the Kea Channel in Greece in 1916. "Britannic" never served her intended role as a passenger ship, instead serving as a hospital ship during the First World War. Background and construction. Built in Belfast, Ireland, "Olympic" was the first of the three s – the others were and . They were by far the largest vessels of the British shipping company White Star Line's fleet, which comprised 29 steamers and tenders in 1912

second-class, and 410 first-class passengers, plus 349 crew. In his autobiography, "Titanic and Other Ships", Charles Lightoller gives an account of what it was like to be an officer on this vessel. Design and construction Proposed sister ship 'Olympic'. As White Star typically ordered ships in pairs, a sister ship for "Oceanic" to be named "Olympic" was proposed. However following the death of the company chairman Thomas Ismay in November 1899 the order was postponed and then cancelled

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What was the number given to Patrick McGoohan in the TV series The Prisoner?

the US), its combination of 1960s countercultural themes and surrealistic setting had a far-reaching influence on science fiction and fantasy TV programming, and on narrative popular culture in general. Since its release the series has developed a cult following. A six-part TV miniseries remake aired on the US cable channel AMC in November 2009. In 2016 Big Finish Productions reinterpreted the series as an audio drama. Plot. The series follows an unnamed British man (played by Patrick McGoohan) who, after abruptly and

sedatives in preference to nutrients. He has also shown that the billiard balls in billiard-ball computers may be replaced by soldier crabs. Adamatzky is a director the International Center of Unconventional Computing, founding Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Cellular Automata (OCP Science, 2005-) and the Int Journal of Unconventional Computing (OCP Science, 2005-). He appears in the 2014 documentary "The Creeping Garden". Bibliography. Adamatzky is the author or co-author of several books:

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In Star Trek, by what nickname is Dr Leonard McCoy better known?

series featured William Shatner as Captain James T. Kirk, Leonard Nimoy as Spock, DeForest Kelley as Dr. Leonard "Bones" McCoy, James Doohan as Montgomery "Scotty" Scott, Nichelle Nichols as Uhura, George Takei as Hikaru Sulu, and Walter Koenig as Pavel Chekov. During the series' first run, it earned several nominations for the Hugo Award for Best Dramatic Presentation, and won twice. NBC canceled the show after three seasons; the last original episode aired on June 3, 1969. A petition near the

-Men traveled to the 23rd Century to team up with the original crew of the "U.S.S. "Enterprise"". During the encounter, Beast met his "Star Trek" counterpart, Dr. Leonard McCoy. (When a nurse calls out, "Dr. McCoy!" both Beast and Dr. Leonard McCoy answer, "What?") The story also featured Beast teaming up with Mr. Spock to stop an inter-dimensional rift caused by the villain Proteus. In a one-page drawing included at the end of the

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In Buffy The Vampire Slayer, what is Buffy's surname?

Buffy Summers Buffy Anne Summers is the titular character from the "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" franchise. She first appeared in the 1992 film "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" before going on to appear in the television series and subsequent comic book of the same name. The character has also appeared in the spin-off series "Angel", as well as numerous non-canon expanded universe material, such as novels, comics, and video games. Buffy was portrayed by Kristy Swanson in the film, and later by

What Would Buffy Do? What Would Buffy Do?: The Vampire Slayer as Spiritual Guide is a 2004 book relating to the fictional Buffyverse established by TV series, "Buffy" and "Angel". Book description. Jana Riess argues that despite the show being ostensibly secular in some ways, it takes on some very spiritual elements. Riess attempts to get to the heart of the show's values. She uses as a key example Buffy's gradual embrace of self-sacrifice for a greater good instead of

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What was the name of the Bionic Man?

The Six Million Dollar Man The Six Million Dollar Man is an American science fiction and action television series about a former astronaut, Colonel Steve Austin, portrayed by Lee Majors. Austin has superhuman strength due to bionic implants and is employed as a secret agent by a fictional U.S. government office titled OSI. The series was based on the Martin Caidin novel "Cyborg", which was the working title of the series during pre-production. Following three television pilot movies, which all aired in 1973, "The Six

or maybe because of them not being aware of what the others had drawn, the parts drawn by Bogdanove differ greatly from what Lee and Liefeld depicted. - In the parts drawn by Liefeld and Lee, Forge has lost his bionic arm and leg; Bogdanove drew Forge with his bionic limbs still firmly intact. - Wipeout, in the parts drawn by Liefeld and Lee, is a short man with spiky gray hair and wearing a pair of round glasses. In the parts of Bogdanove he's long haired, has

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In The X-files, what is the name of Mulder and Skully's assistant director?

"Twin Peaks", and especially "". When creating the main characters, Carter sought to reverse gender stereotypes by making Mulder a believer and Scully a skeptic. The first seven seasons featured Duchovny and Anderson equally. In the eighth and ninth seasons, Anderson took precedence while Duchovny appeared intermittently. New main characters were introduced: FBI agents John Doggett (Robert Patrick) and Monica Reyes (Annabeth Gish). Mulder and Scully's boss, Assistant Director Walter Skinner (Mitch Pileggi), also became a main character.

Alvin Kersh Alvin D. Kersh is a fictional character in the Fox science fiction television series "The X-Files", played by James Pickens, Jr.. He serves as a figure of authority within the series, first introduced as an Assistant Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, and is later promoted to the post of Deputy Director. Kersh acts as an antagonist who bureaucratically prevents Special Agents Fox Mulder, Dana Scully, John Doggett and Monica Reyes from investigating cases dealing with the paranormal, dubbed X-Files.

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In The Hitchhikers Guide To The Galaxy, what was the name of the best drink in existence?

Earth (prior to its destruction) by the two-headed President of the Galaxy Zaphod Beeblebrox and the depressed Marvin, the Paranoid Android. Certain narrative details were changed among the various adaptations. Plot. The various versions follow the same basic plot but they are in many places mutually contradictory, as Adams rewrote the story substantially for each new adaptation. Throughout all versions, the series follows the adventures of Arthur Dent, a hapless Englishman, following the destruction of the Earth by the Vogons, a race of unpleasant

. For example, Tolstoy asserts that empathy for decadent members of the ruling class makes society worse, rather than better. In chapter sixteen, he asserts that the best art is "universal art" that expresses simple and accessible positive feeling. An argument for the value of art, used in the fictional work "The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy", proceeds that, if some external force presenting imminent destruction of Earth asked humanity what its value was—what should humanity's response be? The argument continues that the

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"One" is a popular song in which stage musical and movie of the same name.

Victor Victoria", "Footloose", "Fast Forward", "A Chorus Line", "Little Shop of Horrors", "Forbidden Zone", "Absolute Beginners", "Labyrinth", "Evita", and "Everyone Says I Love You". However, "Can't Stop the Music", starring the Village People, was a calamitous attempt to resurrect the old-style musical and was released to audience indifference in 1980. "Little Shop of Horrors" was based on an off-

and Hammerstein musical written directly for film. The movie introduced such popular songs as "It's A Grand Night For Singing" and "It Might as Well Be Spring", which won the Academy Award for Best Original Song. Rodgers and Hammerstein adapted the film for the stage in 1969 for a production at The Muny In Saint Louis. In 1996, it was adapted again for a Broadway musical of the same name, with additional songs taken from other Rodgers and Hammerstein musicals. Plot. The Frake family is

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In the 1986 comedy movie The Three Amigos, who starred alongside Steve Martin and Chevy Chase in the title roles.

Land Shark in a Weekend Update segment in 2001, another Weekend Update segment in 2007, and in Justin Timberlake's monologue in 2013 as a member of the Five-Timers Club, where he was reunited with his "Three Amigos" co-stars Steve Martin and Martin Short. He also participated in the 40th anniversary special in February 2015. Career Film. Chase's early film roles included "Tunnel Vision", the box office hit "Foul Play", and "Oh! Heavenly Dog". The role

. In 1981, he landed in a role in "The Great Muppet Caper" playing Nicky Holiday, a jewel thief who falls in love with Miss Piggy. He also appeared that same year opposite Lily Tomlin in "The Incredible Shrinking Woman". His 1980s roles included Neil Simon's "Seems Like Old Times" (opposite Chevy Chase and Goldie Hawn) and 1988's well-reviewed comedy "Midnight Run", a buddy movie co-starring Robert De Niro. Grodin also appeared in the 1986 CBS mini

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The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse are described in the Book of Revelations as representing Death, War, Famine, and Conquest, but Conquest has been changed in modern times. By what name is it more commonly known?

culture differ on the first Horseman, the four riders are often seen as symbolizing Conquest or Pestilence (and less frequently, the Christ or the Antichrist), War, Famine, and Death. The Christian apocalyptic vision is that the Four Horsemen are to set a divine apocalypse upon the world as harbingers of the Last Judgment. One reading ties the Four Horsemen to the history of the Roman Empire subsequent to the era in which the Book of Revelation was written as a symbolic prophecy. White Horse. Based on the

years, these prophecies, referred to by believers as "the Message", remained incomplete. In 1958, Chairman Mao Zedong of the PRA wrote an addendum to his Little Red Book; this addendum was the third piece of the prophecy and completed the Message. It now became clear that The Message was a prophecy of the End of Times. The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse (Death, War, Famine, and Conquest) seek to fulfill the prophecy by following the Message. Believers in the Message make pilgrimage to

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In which year was the Six Day War fought between Israel, Egypt, Syria and Jordan.

president Anwar Sadat's visit to Israel in 1977 after intense negotiation. The main features of the treaty were mutual recognition, cessation of the state of war that had existed since the 1948 Arab–Israeli War, normalization of relations and the complete withdrawal by Israel of its armed forces and civilians from the Sinai Peninsula which Israel had captured during the Six-Day War in 1967. Egypt agreed to leave the area demilitarized. The agreement also provided for the free passage of Israeli ships through the Suez Canal, and recognition of the

in Hopes Carr, Stockport, England, killing 72 of the 84 people on board and seriously injuring all 12 survivors. - June 5 - The Six-Day War begins between Israel and her Arab neighbors Egypt, Jordan, and Syria; Israel has 286 combat aircraft, while Egypt has 430, Syria has 127, and Jordan has 24. Israel opens the war with an 80-minute series of surprise pre-emptive Israeli Air Force strikes against Egyptian Air Force bases which destroy over 250 Egyptian aircraft, almost all of

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In the 1995 movie thriller Seven, who played the serial killer.

Seven (1995 film) Seven (stylized as SE7EN) is a 1995 American crime thriller film directed by David Fincher and written by Andrew Kevin Walker. It stars Brad Pitt, Morgan Freeman, Gwyneth Paltrow, John C. McGinley, R. Lee Ermey, and Kevin Spacey. It tells the story of David Mills, a detective who partners with the retiring William Somerset to track down a serial killer who uses the seven deadly sins as a motif in his murders. The screenplay was influenced by the time Walker spent in

named Hannibal Lecter (Anthony Hopkins) while tracking down serial killer Buffalo Bill—and David Fincher's crime thriller "Seven" (1995), about the search for a serial killer who re-enacts the seven deadly sins. Another notable example is Martin Scorsese's neo-noir psychological thriller "Shutter Island" (2010), in which a U.S. Marshal must investigate a psychiatric facility after one of the patients inexplicably disappears. In recent years, thrillers have often overlapped with the horror genre, having more gore

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The 1956 movie the Ten Commandments starred Charlton Heston as Moses, but which Hollywood star played his adopted brother Rameses II.

an adopted Egyptian prince who becomes the deliverer of his real brethren, the enslaved Hebrews, and therefore leads the Exodus to Mount Sinai, where he receives, from God, the Ten Commandments. The film stars Charlton Heston in the lead role, Yul Brynner as Rameses, Anne Baxter as Nefretiri, Edward G. Robinson as Dathan, Yvonne De Carlo as Sephora, Debra Paget as Lilia, and John Derek as Joshua; and features Sir Cedric Hardwicke as Sethi, Nina Foch as Bithiah, Martha Scott as Yochabel, Judith Anderson

Charlton Heston Charlton Heston (born John Charles Carter; October 4, 1923 – April 5, 2008) was an American actor and political activist. As a Hollywood star, he appeared in almost 100 films over the course of 60 years. He played Moses in the epic film "The Ten Commandments" (1956), for which he received his first nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama. He also starred in "Touch of Evil" (1958) with Orson Welles

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Which James Bond film was the first to be given a non PG rating by the British Board of Film Classification?

(WGA) went on strike and Maibaum was unable to continue writing, leaving Wilson to work on the script on his own. The script—initially called "Licence Revoked"—was written with Dalton's characterisation of Bond in mind; the obsession with which Bond pursues the drug lord villain Franz Sanchez on behalf of Bond's friend, the CIA/DEA agent Felix Leiter and his dead wife is seen as being because of Bond's own "brutally cut-short marriage". John Glen returned once again to direct, teaming

trilogy were released; however, the original trilogy's films were later re-submitted to the MPAA due to changes in the re-released versions and once again received PG ratings. When "Revenge of the Sith" was released in Canada, it was given a PG rating in most provinces, excluding Quebec, where it was rated G. In the United Kingdom it received a 12A rating by the British Board of Film Classification (BBFC). In Australia, the film was rated M for mature audiences by the Australian Classification

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Which Actor to play James Bond is the only one mentioned in text by Ian Flemming?

" was adapted into a parody Bond film starring David Niven as Sir James Bond and Ursula Andress as Vesper Lynd. Niven had been Fleming's preference for the role of Bond. The result of a court case in the High Court in London in 1963 allowed Kevin McClory to produce a remake of "Thunderball" titled "Never Say Never Again" in 1983. The film, produced by Jack Schwartzman's Taliafilm production company and starring Sean Connery as Bond, was not part of the Eon series of Bond films. In 1997

On Her Majesty's Secret Service (film) On Her Majesty's Secret Service is a 1969 British spy film and the sixth in the "James Bond" series produced by Eon Productions. It is based on the 1963 novel of the same name by Ian Fleming. Following Sean Connery's decision to retire from the role after "You Only Live Twice", Eon Productions selected an unknown actor and model, George Lazenby, to play the part of James Bond. During the making of the film, Lazenby announced that

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Which James Bond Theme was the first to be nominated for an academy award for best original song?

Forever". Roger Moore was appointed to the role of 007 for "Live and Let Die" (1973). He played Bond a further six times over twelve years, before being replaced by Timothy Dalton for two films. After a six-year hiatus, during which a legal wrangle threatened Eon's productions of the Bond films, Irish actor Pierce Brosnan was cast as Bond in "GoldenEye" (1995); he remained in the role for a total of four films, before leaving in 2002. In

Casino Royale" which lead into a lyrical version of the theme sung by Mike Redway that played over the closing credits. - "The Look of Love" was the first song from any Bond film to be nominated for the Academy Award for Best Original Song, six years before the first nomination from an Eon Bond film. It remains the only song from a non-Eon Bond film ever so nominated. Non-Eon Productions songs Foreign songs. - 'Les yeux de l'amour' sung by Mireille Mathieu was

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How many James Bond Themes did Dame Shirley Bassey Perform?

Hall. Bassey appeared on the "Morecambe and Wise Christmas Show", broadcast on Christmas Day in 1971. Bassey starred in the six-episode "The Shirley Bassey Show" (1976), the first of her television programmes for the BBC, followed by a second series of six episodes in 1979. The final show of the first series was nominated for the Golden Rose of Montreux in 1977. The series featured guests including Neil Diamond, Michel Legrand, The Three Degrees and Dusty Springfield and featured Bassey in various

in the movie if [his group] Wings were able to perform the song in the opening credits...”. But in a review of the soundtrack, Eder cites Arnau's performance as “far more interesting [than] any of the instrumental material...”. Another female singer, Shirley Bassey, was already synonymous with Bond themes: Arnau went on to perform Bassey's hit "Big Spender" on the 1975 "Morecambe and Wise Christmas Show" (following Bassey's 1971 appearance). "Live and

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How many Bond Films did Joe Don Baker appear in?

number of films. From the release of "Dr. No" (1962) to "For Your Eyes Only" (1981), the films were distributed solely by United Artists. When Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer absorbed United Artists in 1981, MGM/UA Entertainment Co. was formed and distributed the films until 1995. MGM solely distributed three films from 1997 to 2002 after United Artists was retired as a mainstream studio. From 2006 to 2015, MGM and Columbia Pictures co-distributed the film series, following the 2004

Brad Whitaker Brad Whitaker is a fictional character in the James Bond film "The Living Daylights". He was portrayed by American actor Joe Don Baker. Baker also appeared as Jack Wade, Bond's CIA contact, in Pierce Brosnan's first two Bond films, "GoldenEye" and "Tomorrow Never Dies". Steven Rubin describes Whitaker as a "smarmy bad-guy arms trader." Background. Brad Whitaker is an international black market arms dealer. He is fascinated by war, but has no actual

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How many actors in the James Bond Films have played both a good guy and a Bad Guy?

James Bond The James Bond series focuses on a fictional British Secret Service agent created in 1953 by writer Ian Fleming, who featured him in twelve novels and two short-story collections. Since Fleming's death in 1964, eight other authors have written authorised Bond novels or novelizations: Kingsley Amis, Christopher Wood, John Gardner, Raymond Benson, Sebastian Faulks, Jeffery Deaver, William Boyd and Anthony Horowitz. The latest novel is "Forever and a Day" by Anthony Horowitz, published in May 2018. Additionally Charlie Higson

. Craig has described his portrayal of Bond as an anti-hero: "The question I keep asking myself while playing the role is, 'Am I the good guy or just a bad guy who works for the good side?' Bond's role, after all, is that of an assassin when you come down to it. I have never played a role in which someone's dark side shouldn't be explored. I don't think it should be confusing by the end of the film, but during

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Name the BBC sequel to Till Death Us Do Part.

List of Till Death Us Do Part episodes This is an episode list for the BBC television sitcom "Till Death Us Do Part" by Johnny Speight, broadcast between 22 July 1965 and 3 April 1992, including "Till Death..." and "In Sickness and in Health". "Till Death Us Do Part". Earlier episodes were produced in black-and-white; all episodes after Series 3 are in colour. The original videotapes of nearly all episodes prior to Series 4 were wiped, although complete

Till Death Us Do Part (film) Till Death Us Do Part is a 1969 film directed by Norman Cohen, written by Johnny Speight, and starring Warren Mitchell and Dandy Nichols. It was based on the BBC television series of the same name. Speight was the creator of the television version. The film was considered successful enough at the box office that a sequel, "The Alf Garnett Saga", followed in 1972. Plot. The film begins in September 1939 shortly before World War II begins.

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How many episodes of Fawlty Towers were made?.

as an establishing shot. Episodes. The first episode of "Fawlty Towers" was recorded as a pilot on 24 December 1974, the rest of the series being recorded later in 1975. It was then originally broadcast on 19 September. The 12th and final episode was first shown on 25 October 1979. The first series was directed by John Howard Davies, the second by Bob Spiers. Both had their premieres on BBC2. When originally transmitted, the individual episodes had no on-screen titles. The ones

Fawlty Towers Fawlty Towers is a British television sitcom broadcast on BBC2 in 1975 and 1979. Just two series of six episodes each were made. The show was created and written by John Cleese and Connie Booth, who also starred in the show and were married at the time of the first series, but divorced before recording the second series. The show was ranked first on a list of the 100 Greatest British Television Programmes drawn up by the British Film Institute in 2000, and in 2019 it was named the "greatest

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Which legndary sports commentator presented ITV's The Big Match?.

response to the increased demand in televised football following the 1966 FIFA World Cup and partly as an alternative to the BBC's own football programme, "Match of the Day". "The Big Match" launched the media career of Jimmy Hill, who appeared on the programme as an analyst, and made Brian Moore one of the country's leading football commentators. "The Big Match" originally screened match highlights on Sunday afternoons while "Match of the Day" screened them on Saturday evenings. But in 1978, Michael

tune was changed to a piece named "Aztec Gold", composed by Silsoe, which, at the time, was being used as the theme tune for ITV's "The Big Match", after being the theme tune for the station's coverage of the 1986 World Cup. Although the show predominantly dealt with football, it also covered sports such as cricket and boxing, with interviewees including Mike Tyson and Chris Eubank. When Greaves was ill at Christmas 1990, he was replaced by commentator Peter Brackley voicing a puppet

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what was the name of the cow in The Magic Roundabout?.

complained to the BBC. Characters. Although the characters are common to both versions, they were given different names and personalities depending on the language. The main character is Dougal (also known as Doogal) (Pollux in the original French-language version) who was a drop-eared variety of the Skye Terrier. Other characters include Zebedee (Zébulon), a talking jack-in-the-box with magical powers; Brian (Ambroise), a snail; Ermintrude (Azalée), a

Magic Roundabout (Hemel Hempstead) The "Magic Roundabout" in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, England, is the familiar name given to the Plough roundabout. The familiar name comes from the children's television programme, and is also used for a similar junction in Swindon and the M40 junction in Denham. The official name relates to a former public house, called "The Plough Inn", which was between the junction of what is now Selden Hill and St Albans Road. It has also been known as the Moor End

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the Naked Civil Servant starred which character?.

Quentin Crisp Quentin Crisp (born Denis Charles Pratt;  – ) was an English writer, raconteur and actor. From a conventional suburban background, Crisp enjoyed wearing make-up and painting his nails, and worked as a rent-boy in his teens. He then spent thirty years as a professional model for life-classes in art colleges. The interviews he gave about his unusual life attracted increasing public curiosity and he was soon sought after for his highly individual views on social manners and the cultivating of style

was subsequently nominated for the 'Best Newcomer' award by the London theatre critics that year for this role. Put under contract at Elstree Film Studios in late 1973, Briant starred in four films; "Straight on Till Morning", "Frankenstein and the Monster from Hell", "Captain Kronos - Vampire Hunter" and "Demons of the Mind". He also appeared in television series such as "Van der Valk", "The Sweeney", and Jack Gold's "The Naked Civil Servant" with John

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Which comedian was born Charles Edward Springall?

Montmorency'. In 1954 he appeared with Bob Monkhouse in the film, "Fast and Loose". He appeared in the television shows "Laughter in Store" (1957), "Drake's Progress" (1957–58), "Charlie Drake In…" (1958 to 1960) and "The Charlie Drake Show" (1960 to 1961), being remembered for his opening catchphrase "Hello, my darlings!" The catchphrase came about because he was short, and so his eyes would often be naturally directly

Ray Cameron (comedian) Ray Cameron (born Thomas Cameron McIntyre; 19 April 1936 – 27 December 1993) was a Canadian comedian, and the father of British comedian Michael McIntyre. Cameron was one of the writers of Kenny Everett's television shows, including "The Kenny Everett Video Show", and co-creator of comedy panel game show "Jokers Wild" (on which he sometimes appeared as a guest comedian). He was also director and co-writer of Everett's only feature film, "

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In cricket, if you are out without scoring, what is it called?

day" match, and the side scoring more runs wins regardless of the number of wickets lost, so that a draw cannot occur. If this kind of match is temporarily interrupted by bad weather, then a complex mathematical formula, known as the Duckworth-Lewis method after its developers, is often used to recalculate a new target score. A one-day match can also be declared a "no-result" if fewer than a previously agreed number of overs have been bowled by either team, in circumstances that

first digit after the decimal point (for example, if the random number generator provides 0.521, 5 runs are scored). Scoring is kept by using the memory addition function on the calculator, or by pen and paper. Scoring a 0 is considered out. The player who has the highest score wins. Cricket simulations without ball or pitch Galli cricket. Galli cricket, which literally means "lane cricket", is a type of the backyard cricket popular in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Sri Lanka, except that

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Who was prime minister of Britain from 1970 to 1974?

contents, valued at £5 million in his will, in a charitable foundation, the "Sir Edward Heath Charitable Foundation", to conserve the house as a museum to his career. The house is open to the public for guided tours from March to October, and displayed is a large collection of personal effects as well as Heath's personal library, photo collections, and paintings by Winston Churchill. In his will Heath, who had had no descendants, left only two legacies: £20,000 to his brother

, Luckhoo was unsuccessful in his bid to be elected as Prime Minister, and his party only won one seat. He was also involved in the negotiations for independence of both Guyana and Barbados. He was appointed High Commissioner for Guyana and Barbados in Britain (1966–1970), and was also Ambassador for both countries. From 1967 to 1970 he served as joint ambassador for Guyana and Barbados in France, Germany and the Netherlands. He served as the President of the Guyana Olympic Association from 1974 to 1979. He was

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Who became the Chief Executive of the Professional Footballers' Association in 1981, and is reputed to be the highest paid union official in the world?

. More than 200 player wrote an open letter calling on chief executive Gordon Taylor to stand down. Taylor wrote an open letter in response promising a full and open review of the union's structure and operation. At its 2018 AGM, held in Manchester in March 2019, it was agreed that Taylor, Purkiss and the entire management committee would stand down following the completion of a "full and open review" into the PFA's finances and its presentation at the2019 AGM, PFA Awards. In 1974, the PFA

Professional Footballers' Association Scotland The Professional Footballers' Association Scotland (PFA Scotland) is the association for professional footballers in Scotland. It had been known as the Scottish Professional Footballers' Association (SPFA), but that organisation was dissolved and replaced by PFA Scotland in 2007. PFA Scotland is affiliated to the (English) Professional Footballers' Association. The SPFA used to be affiliated to the GMB union. Fraser Wishart (chief executive) and Tony Higgins (chairman) are two of the principal officers of the organisation.

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Which singer songwriter's new album is called ‘Some Kind Of Trouble'. He made his name with his debut album ‘Back to Bedlam' in 2005?

James Blunt James Hillier Blount (born 22 February 1974), better known by his stage name James Blunt, is an English singer-songwriter, record producer and former British Army Officer. Blunt rose to fame in 2004 with the release of his debut album "Back to Bedlam", achieving worldwide fame with the singles "You're Beautiful" and "Goodbye My Lover". The album has sold over 11 million copies worldwide, topping the UK Albums Chart and peaking at number two in the US. "

made a bilingual version of the song, alternating the original lyrics with Filipino ones. This particular cover version became popular in the Philippines and gave some fame to the entertainer. April Boys adapted the song to a full Filipino lyrics called "Pag-ibig Mo, Pag-ibig Ko". In 2005, Senegalese-American R&B and hip hop singer Akon borrowed and sampled lyrics from this song for his 2005 hit single "Lonely", which features on his debut studio album "Trouble". This song uses a

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. Bill Waddington played which Coronation Street character?

in "Coronation Street"." Writers drew on the show's many archetypes, with established characters stepping into the roles left by the original cast. Phyllis Pearce (Jill Summers) was hailed as the new Ena Sharples in 1982, the Duckworths moved into No.9 in 1983 and slipped into the role once held by the Ogdens, while Percy Sugden (Bill Waddington) appeared in 1983 and took over the grumpy war veteran role from Albert Tatlock. The question of who would take over the Rovers Return after Annie Walker's 1983

of Arnold Swain's best man George Turner in three episodes of the series during 1980. Music. In 1995, he released a cover of "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" along with the rest of the "Coronation Street" cast, the single reaching No. 35 on the UK Singles Chart. Personal life and death. In later life, Waddington became a brother-in-law to the Chuckle Brothers when he married their sister Sheila. Bill Waddington died in Rotherham General Hospital

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What is another name for a Scottish church?

It is recognised as an official language of Scotland with "equal respect" to English. Culture Religion. The modern people of Scotland remain a mix of different religions and no religion. Christianity is the largest faith in Scotland. In the 2011 census, 53.8% of the Scottish population identified as Christian. The Protestant and Catholic divisions still remain in the society. In Scotland the main Protestant body is the Church of Scotland which is Presbyterian. The high kirk for Presbyterians is St Giles' Cathedral. In the United States

Antonio Coia and the Ross Memorial Church in 1927. Another important work was the Russell Institute in Paisley, Scotland where he created between 1927 and 1929 groups and figures in bronze and other materials. His wife and two sons were models for the large sculpture over the entrance. Aside from his works for churches, Dawson also created the following works in Glasgow: - 1927–1931 – Scottish Legal Life Building reliefs and heraldry - A statue of St. Andrew that is on the exterior of what was the North British &

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What 2002 novel by Alice Sebold, is the story of a teenage girl who, after being murdered, watches from heaven as her family and friends struggle to move on with their lives while she comes to terms with her own death.

Alice Sebold Alice Sebold (born September 6, 1963) is an American writer. She has published three books: "Lucky" (1999), "The Lovely Bones" (2002), and "The Almost Moon" (2007). Early life and education. Sebold was born in Madison, Wisconsin. She grew up in the suburbs of Philadelphia, where her father taught Spanish at the University of Pennsylvania. Sebold graduated from Great Valley High School in Malvern, Pennsylvania, in 1980.

Blu's Hanging Blu's Hanging is a 1997 coming-of-age novel by Lois-Ann Yamanaka. It follows the Ogata family after the death of their mother, as each family member struggles to come to terms with their grief. The story is told through Ivah, a smart-mouthed thirteen-year-old who is left as the oldest child to take care of her younger siblings, Blu and Maisie, while she struggles with her own grief, emerging sexuality, and awareness of the world. Similar

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The Aberdeen Terrier is better known as what type of dog?

eyes should be small, bright and piercing, and almond-shaped not round. The color should be dark brown or nearly black, the darker the better. The ears should be small, prick, set well up on the skull and pointed, but never cut. They should be covered with short velvety hair. Height at withers for both genders should be roughly , and the length of back from withers to tail is roughly . Generally a well-balanced Scottie dog should weigh from and a female from . It

race, known as the World Championship Dog Race. History. In 1916, a number of local pioneers organized The Pas Dog Derby to motivate the development of a better type of sled dog, and to publicize the opportunities and development in The Pas and in Northern Manitoba. The Derby consisted of a series of festive events and activity that centered around a competitive dog race, which is now known as the World Championship Dog Race. At the time, the road system in Northern Manitoba was less developed and the use

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What was the name of the American pediatrician whose book Baby and Child Care, was published in 1946?

The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care Benjamin Spock's The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care is one of the best-selling books of the twentieth century, selling 500,000 copies in the six months after its initial publication in 1946, and 50 million by the time of Spock's death in 1998. As of 2011, the book had been translated into 39 languages. Spock and his manual helped revolutionize child-rearing methods for the post-World War II generation. Mothers heavily relied on Spock

aspects of child care. So that any mother could afford it, the book was sold at just twenty-five cents. Synopsis. "The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care" is arranged by topics corresponding to the child's age, ranging from infancy to teenage years. Drawn from his career as a pediatrician, Spock's advice is comprehensive, dealing with topics such as preparing for the baby, toilet training, school, illnesses, and "special problems" like "separated parents" and "

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Which village in Essex which sits on the River Colne, is famous for its Victorian viaduct that crosses the Colne valley

Yeldham. The river then flows south-east through Sible Hedingham, Halstead, Earls Colne, Colne Engaine, White Colne, Chappel and Ford Street before reaching Colchester. Between Great Yeldham and Wakes Colne, the river follows the route of the former Colne Valley and Halstead Railway which ran from Haverhill before closing to passenger traffic in 1961. A mile of the route around Castle Hedingham is preserved as the Colne Valley Railway. In Colchester. The Colne Valley has a flood plain approximately 300 metres in width by the

over the valley of the River Holme by an impressive long stone viaduct to Berry Brow. Below the high structure is the Huddersfield Rugby Union Club ground at Lockwood Park, which was formerly a Bass Brewery. The former Meltham branch line branched off the main line just before the viaduct. This line closed to passengers in 1949 and to freight in 1965. To the north, the route passes through a short tunnel then crosses another large viaduct across the River Colne before joining the main line at Springwood Junction. Facilities.

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Who was the Roman god of fire?

Vulcan (mythology) Vulcan (Latin: "Volcānus" or "Vulcānus"; , ) is the god of fire including the fire of volcanoes, deserts, metalworking, and the forge in ancient Roman religion and myth. Vulcan is often depicted with a blacksmith's hammer. The Vulcanalia was the annual festival held August 23 in his honor. His Greek counterpart is Hephaestus, the god of fire and smithery. In Etruscan religion, he is identified with Sethlans. Vulcan belongs to the most ancient stage of Roman

. - Vesta, goddess of the hearth, the Roman state, and the sacred fire; one of the Dii Consentes. - Vica Pota, goddess of victory and competitions. - Victoria, goddess of victory. - Viduus, god who separated the soul and body after death. - Virbius, a forest god, the reborn Hippolytus. - Virtus, god or goddess of military strength, personification of the Roman virtue of virtus. - Volturnus, god of water, was assigned a

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What was the nickname of the H4 Hercules flying boat, that never went into production after it's maiden flight due to post war cutbacks in 1947.

at night when the Spruce Goose Dome was closed to tourists. In 1988, The Walt Disney Company acquired both Long Beach attractions and the associated Long Beach real estate by Pier J. In 1991, Disney informed the Aero Club of Southern California that it no longer wished to display the Hercules aircraft after its highly ambitious Port Disney plan was scrapped. After a long search for a suitable host, the Aero Club of Southern California arranged for the Hughes Hercules flying boat to be given to Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum in exchange for

opted to concentrate its efforts on the Saunders-Roe Princess, a long-range civilian flying boat project, a choice which caused development of the fighter to slip behind. Due to the war's end, pressure for the commencement of the type's production had lessened significantly. Design and development Flight testing and cancellation. On 16 July 1947, the first prototype, piloted by Geoffrey Tyson, conducted its maiden flight. Barely two weeks later, Tyson flew the fifth flight for a crowd of officials representing multiple organisations,

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Flying Down to Rio is a 1933 movie that saw the first screen pairing of which partnership.

Flying Down to Rio Flying Down to Rio is a 1933 American pre-Code RKO musical film noted for being the first screen pairing of Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers, although Dolores del Río and Gene Raymond received top billing and the leading roles. Among the featured players are Franklin Pangborn and Eric Blore. The songs in the film were written by Vincent Youmans (music), Gus Kahn and Edward Eliscu (lyrics), with musical direction and additional music by Max Steiner. This is the only film in which Rogers

went into receivership. Through all the hardship, and while posting a net loss for the year of just over $4 million, the studio saw some large successes, such as "King Kong", "Little Women", "Flying Down to Rio" (the first pairing of Astaire and Rogers), and "Morning Glory" (which netted Katharine Hepburn her first Oscar for Best Actress). The 1930s 1934. RKO released 45 films in 1934. While the studio lost money, its losses were far

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Which group had a hit with Flying Without Wings in 1999

Westlife Westlife (also initialised as W or WL) are an Irish pop vocal group, which formed in 1998 in Sligo, disbanded in 2012 and reunited in 2018. They were originally signed by Simon Cowell in the UK, Clive Davis in the US and managed by Louis Walsh and Sonny Takhar. The group currently consists of Shane Filan, Mark Feehily, Kian Egan and Nicky Byrne. The group rose to fame with their debut international self-titled studio album, "Westlife" (1999). It was

a debut artist. On the week of its release and its chart achievement announcement, Cowell's father died. Their second single, "If I Let You Go" was released in August 1999, which established them as the first boy band to hit the No. 1 with its first two singles. They also performed for billions in 1999 at the Miss World telecast with this song. The third single was the highly acclaimed "Flying Without Wings" produced by Steve Mac and written by Mac and Wayne Hector (their first

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Which member of Monty Python's Flying Circus was largely responsible for the animation, including the giant foot in the show's opening sequence.

gags and observational sketches without punchlines. Live action segments were broken up with animations by group member Terry Gilliam, often merging with the live action to form segues. The overall format used for the series followed and elaborated upon the style used by Spike Milligan in his ground breaking series "Q5", rather than the traditional sketch show format. The six troupe members, or "Pythons", play the majority of the series characters themselves, including the majority of the female characters, with a small team of regular supporting cast

The Foot of Cupid The Foot of Cupid is a trademark of the BBC television series "Monty Python's Flying Circus". It is often seen in the opening animation credits at middle, then at the end of the opening, dropping down on the title and everything around it with a sound similar to that of a short burst of flatulence (except during the first season, when a swishing sound is heard instead). It was based from Agnolo Bronzino's "Venus, Cupid, Folly and Time"

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