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Give the pseudonym of J.P. Richardson, a pop singer , who dies in a plane crash in 1959?
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The Big Bopper The Big Bopper Jiles Perry "J. P." Richardson Jr. (October 24, 1930 – February 3, 1959), known as The Big Bopper, was an American musician, singer and songwriter whose rockabilly look, style, voice, and exuberant personality made him an early rock and roll star. He is best known for his 1958 recording of "Chantilly Lace". On February 3, 1959, Richardson died in a plane crash in Clear Lake, Iowa, along with music stars Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens and pilot Roger Peterson. The accident was famously referred to as "The Day the Music Died" in Don McLean's 1971 song "American
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A. J. Croce TED ("Ideas Worth Spreading") event, the organization who organizes annual events with speakers on groundbreaking advances is technology, entertainment, and design. A. J. Croce Adrian James "A.J." Croce (born September 28, 1971 in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania) is an American singer-songwriter. He is the son of singer-songwriters Jim Croce and Ingrid Croce. Croce was born in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, on September 28, 1971. Shortly before his second birthday, Croce's father, Jim, died in a plane crash. His family moved west to San Diego, California shortly afterward, where Croce was raised by his mother, Ingrid Croce. At the age of four, Croce
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Which British composer wrote 'A Child Of Our Time' incorporating Negro spirituals, in 1941?
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A Child of Our Time Our Time" was issued in 1958, and remained the only available version for 17 years. Sir Colin Davis made the first of his three recordings of the work in 1975. Tippett himself, at the age of 86, conducted a recording of the work with the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra and Chorus in 1991. Notes Citations Bibliography A Child of Our Time A Child of Our Time is a secular oratorio by the British composer Michael Tippett (190598), who also wrote the libretto. Composed between 1939 and 1941, it was first performed at the Adelphi Theatre, London, on 19 March
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A Child of Our Time summarises the work's continuing appeal: "[I]t deals with issues as timeless as civilization itself—man's inhumanity to man, the place of the individual who confronts ruthless power ... the need for learning the lessons of history and for compassion and understanding and honesty and equality in our dealings with each other, whatever our differences may be. Tippett's Child still speaks profoundly to us in our own deeply troubled time". Kemp describes Tippett's central problem in composing "A Child of Our Time" as integrating the language of the spirituals with his own musical style. Tippett was, in Kemp's view, entirely successful in
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Henry Cooper controversially lost his British Heavyweight title in 1971, to which boxer?
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Jack Bodell Jack Bodell Jack Bodell (11 August 1940 – 9 November 2016) was an English professional boxer, active during the 1960s and 1970s. Born in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, Bodell started out as a light heavyweight, winning the 1961 ABA championships and a bronze medal at the European amateur championships the same year. He won the British heavyweight championship in 1969, before losing it to Henry Cooper in his first defence. Bodell regained the title a year later by out-pointing Joe Bugner. He lost the European title in 1971 after a defeat by Spaniard José Manuel Urtaín, and after losing both his British
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Henry Cooper Henry Cooper Sir Henry Cooper (3 May 19341 May 2011) was an English heavyweight boxer. Cooper held the British, Commonwealth, and European heavyweight titles several times throughout his career, and unsuccessfully challenged Muhammad Ali for the world heavyweight championship in 1966. Following his retirement from the sport, Cooper continued his career as a television and radio personality; he was the first (and is today one of four people) to twice win the public vote for BBC Sports Personality of the Year Award and is thus far the only boxer to be awarded a knighthood. Cooper was born on 3 May
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Which country music legend, who died in 2002, gave up his seat to the 'Big Bopper' on the ill fated plane?
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Survivor guilt were completed. Waylon Jennings was a guitarist for Buddy Holly's band and initially had a seat on the ill-fated aircraft on The Day the Music Died on February 3, 1959. But Jennings gave up his seat to the sick J.P. "Big Bopper" Richardson, only to learn later of the plane's crash. When Holly learned that Jennings was not going to fly, he said, "Well, I hope your ol' bus freezes up." Jennings responded, "Well, I hope your ol' plane crashes." This exchange of words, though made in jest at the time, haunted Jennings for the rest of his life. Jennings,
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The Big Bopper The Big Bopper Jiles Perry "J. P." Richardson Jr. (October 24, 1930 – February 3, 1959), known as The Big Bopper, was an American musician, singer and songwriter whose rockabilly look, style, voice, and exuberant personality made him an early rock and roll star. He is best known for his 1958 recording of "Chantilly Lace". On February 3, 1959, Richardson died in a plane crash in Clear Lake, Iowa, along with music stars Buddy Holly and Ritchie Valens and pilot Roger Peterson. The accident was famously referred to as "The Day the Music Died" in Don McLean's 1971 song "American
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In Greek mythology, what form did Zeus take so he could make love to Danae?
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Jesus in comparative mythology and Hephaestus and Athena were married, but, when Hephaestus was about to consummate the union, Athena vanished from the bridal bed, causing him to ejaculate on the floor, thus impregnating Gaia with Erichthonius. Another comparable story from Greek mythology describes the conception of the hero Perseus. According to the myth, Zeus came to Perseus's mother Danaë in the form of a shower of gold and impregnated her. Although no surviving Greek text ever describes this as a "virgin birth", the early Christian apologist Justin Martyr has his Jewish speaker Trypho refer to it as such in his "Dialogue with Trypho".
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Greek mythology in popular culture flew too close to the sun so that the wax melted and Icarus fell to his death in the sea. The "God of War" franchise of video games is set in a land of Greek mythology, with the main character being named after Kratos from Greek mythology (though is not the same character). The video game Kratos is the son of Olympian god Zeus and is the personification of power. Koei Tecmo's "Warriors Orochi 4" is focus themed in Greek Mythology and it's set with combination between Asian Mythology, three kingdoms era, Japanese Warring States period and Greek Mythology. The
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Which moon of Jupiter shares its name with the alias of a character in Shakespeare's 'As You Like It'?
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Rosalind (As You Like It) of ideal beauty which the dramatist here assigns to his imaginary princess.” Ganymede, the name she assumes in her disguise as a forest youth, is that of 'Jove's own page' (I, iii, 127), the most beautiful of all mortals, son of Tros and Callirrhoe, chosen by Jupiter to be his cup-bearer, and to dwell among the gods as his chosen servant. Rosalind (As You Like It) Rosalind is the heroine and protagonist of the play "As You Like It" (1600) by William Shakespeare. She is the daughter of the exiled Duke Senior and niece to his usurping brother Duke Frederick.
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As You Like It Sir Oliver Martext's possible reference to the Marprelate Controversy which transpired between 1588 and 1589. On the basis of these references, it seems that "As You Like It" may have been composed in 1599–1600, but it remains impossible to say with any certainty. Though the play is consistently one of Shakespeare's most frequently performed comedies, scholars have long disputed over its merits. George Bernard Shaw complained that "As You Like It" is lacking in the high artistry of which Shakespeare was capable. Shaw liked to think that Shakespeare wrote the play as a mere crowdpleaser, and signalled his own middling
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Which English novelist, born in Manchester in 1917, had the real name John A.B. Wilson?
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Culture of Manchester an early author of police procedural novels. Procter's "Hell is a City" (1954) is set in a fictionalised Manchester, later filmed in the city with lead roles for Donald Pleasence and Stanley Baker. Anthony Burgess (born 1917), author of "A Clockwork Orange", was born and educated in Manchester. "Little Wilson and Big God", the first volume of his autobiography, includes a detailed account of his early life in the city between 1917 and 1940. Howard Jacobson, born in Prestwich in 1942, an area with a strong Jewish community, has written about post-war Manchester in "The Mighty Walzer" (1999) and "Kalooki
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John Guthrie (novelist) John Guthrie (novelist) John Guthrie (9 July 1905 – 1955), real name John Brodie, was a New Zealand journalist and novelist from New Plymouth who moved to London in 1938. He wrote several novels about New Zealand and New Plymouth. He was born in New Plymouth and educated at New Plymouth Boys' High School, and at Canterbury University College (BA and Diploma in Journalism). While studying at Canterbury College aged 26 he broke a leg in a rugby accident which subsequently had to be amputated; he had been regarded as a potential All Black to represent New Zealand. He wrote
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Which former chart-topping British duo re-formed in 1999 to record an album entitled 'Peace'?
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1999 in British music for one week and he also scored a second chart topping single with "She's The One". The single became strongly associated with the video in which Williams is a skating instructor of a man and woman, and has to replace the man in the competition after an injury. The chart-topper followed two number four hits, "Strong" and "No Regrets" which were all taken from his second album. The Eurythmics won the BRIT Award for "Most Outstanding Contribution to British Music", giving Annie Lennox a ninth BRIT Award. Eurythmics re-united for the night, performing with Stevie Wonder, and announced they were
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1999 (Cassius album) 1999 (Cassius album) 1999 is the debut studio album by French electronic music duo Cassius, released on 25 January 1999 by Virgin Records. The album was written and produced by Cassius members Phillippe Zdar and Boom Bass. "1999" was released on 25 January 1999 by record label Virgin. It reached number 28 in the UK Albums Chart. Three singles were released from the album: "Cassius 1999", which reached number 7 in the UK Singles Chart and hit the top 10 in the U.S. Hot Dance Club Play chart; "Feeling for You", which reached number 16 in the UK and also
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Which of the wives of Henry VIII was born in Madrid in 1485?
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Try Me, Good King: Last Words of the Wives of Henry VIII Try Me, Good King: Last Words of the Wives of Henry VIII Try Me, Good King: Last Words of the Wives of Henry VIII is a song cycle by Libby Larsen based on text taken from the final words and writings of the six wives of Henry VIII. The cycle was commissioned by the Marilyn Horne Foundation and premiered at the Juilliard Theatre in New York City on January 19, 2001, with the soprano Meagan Miller and the pianist Brian Zeger. The text for each movement is taken from the last words and writings of Catherine of Aragon, Anne Boleyn,
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The Six Wives of Henry VIII (album) The Six Wives of Henry VIII (album) The Six Wives of Henry VIII is the second studio album by English keyboardist Rick Wakeman, released in January 1973 on A&M Records. It is an instrumental progressive rock album with its concept based on his interpretations of the musical characteristics of the wives of Henry VIII. After signing with A&M as a solo artist, Wakeman decided on the album's concept during a tour of the United States as a member of the rock band Yes. As he read a book about the subject on his travels, melodies he had written the previous
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Which American medical drama series is set in the 'Seattle Grace Hospital'?
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Private Practice (TV series) Private Practice (TV series) Private Practice is an American medical drama television series which aired on ABC from September 26, 2007, to January 22, 2013. A spin-off of "Grey's Anatomy", the series takes place at Seaside Wellness Center (formerly Oceanside Health & Wellness Group) and chronicles the life of Dr. Addison Montgomery, played by Kate Walsh, as she leaves Seattle Grace Hospital in order to join a private practice, located in Los Angeles. "Private Practice" also revolves around Addison's co-workers at Seaside Wellness Center, and how they deal with patients and the practice while still finding time to live their
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Medical drama Medical drama A medical drama is a television program or film in which events center upon a hospital, an ambulance staff, or any medical environment and most medical episodes are one hour long and set in a hospital. Most current medical dramatic programming go beyond the events pertaining to the characters' jobs and portray some aspects of their personal lives. A typical medical drama might have a storyline in which two doctors fall in love. Communications theorist Marshall McLuhan, in his on the nature of media, predicted success for this particular genre on TV because the medium "creates an obsession
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Which term, meaning 'light-dark' in Italian, is used to describe the use of strongly contrasting light and shade in a painting?
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Italian Renaissance painting as linear perspective, the realistic depiction of both physical and psychological features, and the manipulation of light and darkness, including tone contrast, sfumato (softening the transition between colours) and chiaroscuro (contrast between light and dark), in a single unifying style which expressed total compositional order, balance and harmony. In particular, the individual parts of the painting had a complex but balanced and well-knit relationship to a dynamic whole. Painting of the High Renaissance is considered to be the absolute zenith of western painting and achieved the balancing and reconciliation, in harmony, of contradictory and seemingly mutually exclusive artistic positions, such
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In a Dublin Park, Light and Shade look at the figures’ expressions. Despite sitting in this pleasant environment, their faces are still troubled with the worries they came to escape from". In a Dublin Park, Light and Shade In a Dublin Park, Light and Shade is an oil on canvas painting by the Irish artist Walter Osborne, completed c. 1895, and housed in the National Gallery of Ireland. The work is renowned for both its harrowing depiction of Dublin's poor at the turn of the 20th century, and its detailing of the effects of light and shadow, and evidences the artist's learning from the French Impressionists. It
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Which fruit is used to flavour the liqueur 'Triple Sec'?
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Triple sec Triple sec Triple sec, originally Curaçao triple sec, is a strong, sweet and colorless orange-flavored liqueur. It is a variety of Curaçao liqueur, an orange-flavoured liqueur made from the dried peels of bitter and sweet orange. The etymology of "triple sec" is unclear. "Sec" is French for "dry". Triple sec may refer to the spirit being distilled three times, having triple the flavor, being three times as dry as other spirits, or it could just be a marketing gimmick. Triple sec may be consumed neat as a digestif or on the rocks, but is more typically used as an ingredient
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Maple liqueur determined by its colour, clarity, density, and how strong the maple flavour is. As the sap harvesting season progresses, the maple syrup that is produced becomes darker and more caramel in colour. These darker syrups also tend to have the most intense maple flavour, compared to the lighter taste one would get from syrup produced early in the season. Darker syrups create a more intense maple flavour in the liqueur as well and because of this are often preferred when producing maple liqueur. The darker the syrup that is used, the more intense and full bodied the resulting liqueur will
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Which American medical drama series is set in the 'Sacred Heart Hospital'?
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Scrubs (TV series) Scrubs (TV series) Scrubs (stylized as [scrubs]) is an American medical comedy-drama television series created by Bill Lawrence that aired from October 2, 2001, to March 17, 2010, on NBC and later ABC. The series follows the lives of employees at the fictional Sacred Heart Hospital, which later becomes a Teaching Hospital. The title is a play on surgical scrubs and a term for a low-ranking person because at the beginning of the series, most of the main characters are medical interns. The series was noted for its fast-paced slapstick and surreal vignettes presented mostly as the daydreams of the
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Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital supported by the community leaders and families, Sacred Heart Children's Hospital, the region's first full-service Children's Hospital opened in 2003. The fall of 2004 saw the opening of the Women's Health Center and Surgery Center, West Tower addition. On November 28, 2006, Sacred Heart completed its 200th heart transplant. Services Include: main medical center/ER, children's hospital, women's health center, specialized centers for robotic and minimally invasive surgery, cardiology, orthopedic surgery, stroke center, neuroscience and cancer. Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center and Children's Hospital Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center & Children’s Hospital—more commonly known as Sacred Heart Medical Center or simply
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What is the Italian name for the painting technique that refers to the subtle blending of colours or tones so that there is no perceptible transition between them?
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Culture of Europe motifs. Techniques characteristic of Renaissance art include the use of proportion and linear perspective; foreshortening, to create an illusion of depth; sfumato, a technique of softening of sharp outlines by subtle blending of tones to give the illusion of depth or three-dimensionality; and chiaroscuro, the effect of using a strong contrast between light and dark to give the illusion of depth or three-dimensionality. Renaissance Classicism spawned two different movements—Mannerism and the Baroque. Mannerism, a reaction against the idealist perfection of Classicism, employed distortion of light and spatial frameworks in order to emphasize the emotional content of a painting and the
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What Bird is That? author Nick Earls' 1999 young adult novel "48 Shades of Brown". The 48 shades refers to the number of distinct browns used by Cayley to describe bird plumage colours. What Bird is That? What Bird is That? A Guide to the Birds of Australia is a book first published in 1931 by Angus & Robertson in Sydney. Authored and illustrated by Neville William Cayley, it was Australia’s first fully illustrated national field guide to birds, a function it served alone for nearly 40 years. In 1960 it was rated the all-time best seller in Australian natural history. "What Bird Is
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With which fruit is the liqueur 'Creme de Cassis' made?
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Crème de cassis Crème de cassis Crème de cassis () (also known as Cassis liqueur) is a sweet, dark red liqueur made from blackcurrants. Several cocktails are made with crème de cassis, including the very popular wine cocktail, kir. It may also be served as an after-dinner liqueur or as a frappé. It is made from blackcurrants that are crushed and soaked in alcohol, with sugar subsequently added. The modern version of the beverage first appeared in 1841, when it displaced "ratafia de cassis", which had been produced in prior centuries. While crème de cassis is a specialty of Burgundy, it is also
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Creme Yvette the liqueur. According to Martha Stewart's "Living" magazine, March 2010, "Creme Yvette, a 100-year-old violet liqueur, has been rereleased. Blending fresh berries, vanilla, spices, and violet petals, the purple liqueur has an understated sweetness that really comes alive when mixed with sparkling wine." Most drinks calling for Creme Yvette can be made using creme de violette. Creme Yvette Creme Yvette, also called Creme d'Yvette or Creme de Yvette, is a proprietary liqueur made from parma violet petals with blackberries, red raspberries, wild strawberries and cassis, honey, orange peel and vanilla. It was once manufactured by Charles Jacquin et Cie in
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Which of the wives of Henry VIII was born on the outskirts of Dusseldorf in 1515?
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Try Me, Good King: Last Words of the Wives of Henry VIII Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves and Catherine Howard. A recording is available on "Love Lies Bleeding: Songs by Libby Larsen". Try Me, Good King: Last Words of the Wives of Henry VIII Try Me, Good King: Last Words of the Wives of Henry VIII is a song cycle by Libby Larsen based on text taken from the final words and writings of the six wives of Henry VIII. The cycle was commissioned by the Marilyn Horne Foundation and premiered at the Juilliard Theatre in New York City on January 19, 2001, with the soprano Meagan Miller and the pianist Brian
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The Six Wives of Henry VIII (album) The Six Wives of Henry VIII (album) The Six Wives of Henry VIII is the second studio album by English keyboardist Rick Wakeman, released in January 1973 on A&M Records. It is an instrumental progressive rock album with its concept based on his interpretations of the musical characteristics of the wives of Henry VIII. After signing with A&M as a solo artist, Wakeman decided on the album's concept during a tour of the United States as a member of the rock band Yes. As he read a book about the subject on his travels, melodies he had written the previous
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Who scored the only goal when Manchester United defeated Everton in the 1985 FA Cup Final?
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1985 FA Cup Final 1985 FA Cup Final The 1985 FA Cup Final was the 104th final of the FA Cup. It took place on 18 May 1985 at Wembley Stadium, and was contested by Manchester United and holders Everton. United won by a single goal, scored in extra time by Norman Whiteside, when he curled the ball into the net past the reach of Neville Southall after a run from the right. Late in the second half, Kevin Moran of Manchester United was sent off for a professional foul on Peter Reid, who was clean through on goal. He became the first player
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1985 FA Cup Final with them until 1998 and helped them win a league title in 1987 and the FA Cup in 1995. Both teams met in the Cup Final once again 10 years later in 1995, which Everton sought revenge by winning 1–0 on that occasion. Welsh compatriots Mark Hughes and Neville Southall were the only survivors of the 1985 Final to play in the 1995 one, for their respective sides. 1985 FA Cup Final The 1985 FA Cup Final was the 104th final of the FA Cup. It took place on 18 May 1985 at Wembley Stadium, and was contested by Manchester
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In which German city are the headquarters of the car maker BMW?
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BMW Headquarters located right next to the tower while BMW Welt, which showcases the current cars of BMW and acts as a distribution centre, opened on the opposite side of the road on 17 October 2007. BMW Headquarters The BMW Headquarters (; English: "BMW four-cylinder"; also known as the BMW HQ or BMW Tower; German: "BMW Hochhaus") is a Munich, Germany landmark serving as world headquarters for the Bavarian automaker BMW since 1973. It was declared a protected historic building in 1999. Extensive renovations commenced in 2004 and were completed in 2006. The Tower was built between 1968 and 1972 and was
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BMW Art Car Stella, and Andy Warhol. To date, a total of 19 BMW Art Cars, based on both racing and regular production vehicles, have been created. Frank Stella also made one unofficial art car at the behest of race car driver Peter Gregg. The most recent artist to the join BMW Art Car program is Cao Fei in 2017 with her M6. Artists for the BMW Art Car Project are chosen by a panel of international judges. According to Thomas Girst, who has been in charge of the BMW Art Cars project since 2004, the purpose of the project has changed over
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The Halogens are Fluorine, Bromine, Iodine, Astatine and which other element?
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Astatine the periodic table as a heavier analog of iodine, and a member of the halogens (the group of elements including fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and iodine). Astatine is likely to have a dark or lustrous appearance and may be a semiconductor or possibly a metal; it probably has a higher melting point than that of iodine. Chemically, several anionic species of astatine are known and most of its compounds resemble those of iodine. It also shows some metallic behavior, including being able to form a stable monatomic cation in aqueous solution (unlike the lighter halogens). The first synthesis of the element
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Iodine in biology air should not exceed 1 mg/m³ (eight-hour time-weighted average). When mixed with ammonia and water, elemental iodine forms nitrogen triiodide, which is extremely shock-sensitive and can explode unexpectedly. Excessive iodine intake presents symptoms similar to those of iodine deficiency. Commonly encountered symptoms are abnormal growth of the thyroid gland and disorders in functioning, as well as in growth of the organism as a whole. Iodide toxicity is similar to (but not the same as) toxicity to ions of the other halogens, such as bromides or fluorides. Excess bromine and fluorine can prevent successful iodine uptake, storage and use in organisms,
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Which Greek philosopher, born in the ancient town of Elea in the 56th century BC, was described by Aristotle as 'The Inventor Of Dialect' but is best known for his paradoxes?
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Zeno of Elea Zeno of Elea Zeno of Elea (; ; ) was a pre-Socratic Greek philosopher of Magna Graecia and a member of the Eleatic School founded by Parmenides. Aristotle called him the inventor of the dialectic. He is best known for his paradoxes, which Bertrand Russell has described as "immeasurably subtle and profound". Little is known for certain about Zeno's life. Although written nearly a century after Zeno's death, the primary source of biographical information about Zeno is Plato's "Parmenides" and he is also mentioned in Aristotle's "Physics". In the dialogue of "Parmenides", Plato describes a visit to Athens by Zeno
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Aristotle the Dialectician Aristotle the Dialectician Aristotle the Dialectician (or Aristoteles of Argos, ; fl. 3rd century BC), was an ancient Greek dialectic philosopher from Argos. In 252 BC, together with the historian Deinias of Argos, he contrived a plot to overthrow the tyranny in Sicyon. They successfully killed the tyrant Abantidas, but their further plans were thwarted by the tyrant's father Paseas who took control of the city. Deinias managed to escape to Argos, but Aristotle's fate is uncertain. In 224 a friend of Aratus of Sicyon named Aristotle belonged to the party at Argos which revolted against Cleomenes III of Sparta,
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In which German city are the headquarters of the car maker Mercedes-Benz?
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Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz ( ) is a global automobile marque and a division of the German company Daimler AG. The brand is known for luxury vehicles, buses, coaches, and lorries. The headquarters is in Stuttgart, Baden-Württemberg. The name first appeared in 1926 under Daimler-Benz. Mercedes-Benz traces its origins to Daimler-Motoren-Gesellschaft's 1901 Mercedes and Karl Benz's 1886 Benz Patent-Motorwagen, which is widely regarded as the first gasoline-powered automobile. The slogan for the brand is "the best or nothing". Mercedes-Benz traces its origins to Karl Benz's creation of the first petrol-powered car, the Benz Patent Motorwagen, financed by Bertha Benz and patented in
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Mercedes-Benz India Mercedes-Benz India Mercedes-Benz India Pvt Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of the German Daimler AG founded in 1994, with headquarters in Pune, Maharashtra, India. Daimler entered the Indian market and established Mercedes-Benz India Ltd in 1994. The company was renamed DaimlerChrysler India Pvt. Ltd. after the merger of the parent company Daimler with Chrysler. After DaimlerChrysler demerged from Chrysler in 2007, it changed its name to Daimler AG. As a result, DaimlerChrysler India was renamed Mercedes-Benz India once again. Mercedes-Benz India is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Daimler AG. Mercedes-Benz India pioneered the luxury car market in India.
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The Noble gases are Helium, Neon, Krypton, Xenon, Radon and which other element?
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Noble gas compound Noble gas compound Noble gas compounds are chemical compounds that include an element from the noble gases, group 18 of the periodic table. Although the noble gases are generally unreactive elements, many such compounds have been observed, particularly involving the element xenon. From the standpoint of chemistry, the noble gases may be divided into two groups: the relatively reactive krypton (ionisation energy 14.0 eV), xenon (12.1 eV), and radon (10.7 eV) on one side, and the very unreactive argon (15.8 eV), neon (21.6 eV), and helium (24.6 eV) on the other. Consistent with this classification, Kr, Xe, and Rn form
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Noble gas electrons. In 1916, Gilbert N. Lewis formulated the "octet rule", which concluded an octet of electrons in the outer shell was the most stable arrangement for any atom; this arrangement caused them to be unreactive with other elements since they did not require any more electrons to complete their outer shell. In 1962, Neil Bartlett discovered the first chemical compound of a noble gas, xenon hexafluoroplatinate. Compounds of other noble gases were discovered soon after: in 1962 for radon, radon difluoride (), which was identified by radiotracer techniques and in 1963 for krypton, krypton difluoride (). The first stable compound
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In 1960, Kwame Nkrumah became the first President of which country?
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Kwame Nkrumah-Acheampong University in Milton Keynes. They have two children, their daughter Ellice and their son Jason. Mr. Nkrumah-Acheampong is not related to the former President of Ghana Kwame Nkrumah (1909–72). Kwame Nkrumah-Acheampong practised at the Mount Washington Alpine Resort on Vancouver Island for the 2010 Winter Olympics from 31 January to 9 February in Vancouver, British Columbia. Kwame Nkrumah-Acheampong Kwame Nkrumah-Acheampong (born 19 December 1974), nicknamed "The Snow Leopard", is a Ghanaian skier and is the first person from Ghana to take part in the Winter Olympics, which he did at the 2010 Winter Olympics Vancouver, British Columbia. taking part in
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Kwame Nkrumah on Friday. He later changed his name to Kwame Nkrumah in 1945 in the UK, preferring the name "Kwame". According to Ebenezer Obiri Addo in his study of the future president, the name "Nkrumah", a name traditionally given to a ninth child, indicates that Kwame likely held that place in the house of his father, who had several wives. The name of his father is not known exactly; with most accounts only indicating that he was a goldsmith. But according to a Times newspaper interview, his father was Opanyin Kofi Nwiana Ngolomah, who hailed from Nkroful and belongs to Akan
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Which is the highest peak in the Andes?
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Andes such as Quito, Bogotá, Arequipa, Medellín, Sucre, Mérida and La Paz. The Altiplano plateau is the world's second-highest after the Tibetan plateau. These ranges are in turn grouped into three major divisions based on climate: the Tropical Andes, the Dry Andes, and the Wet Andes. The Andes Mountains are the world's highest mountain range outside Asia. The highest mountain outside Asia, Argentina's Mount Aconcagua, rises to an elevation of about above sea level. The peak of Chimborazo in the Ecuadorian Andes is farther from the Earth's center than any other location on the Earth's surface, due to the equatorial bulge
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Mount Darwin (Andes) Mount Darwin (Andes) Mount Darwin () is a peak in Isla Grande de Tierra del Fuego forming part of the Cordillera Darwin, the southernmost range of the Andes, just to the north of the Beagle Channel. It is formed of crystalline schists and has massive glaciers down its steep southern slopes. Monte Darwin was for a long time considered as the highest peak in Tierra del Fuego, but that distinction corresponds to a mountain unofficially named Monte Shipton, which is about high and is located at . Both peaks are best climbed in late December, January, February and March. Monte
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In 1966, Seretse Khama became the first President of which country?
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Seretse Khama Seretse Khama Sir Seretse Goitsebeng Maphiri Khama, GCB, KBE (1 July 1921 – 13 July 1980) was the first President of Botswana, in office from 1966 to 1980. Born into one of the most powerful African royal families of what was then the British Protectorate of Bechuanaland, he was educated abroad in neighboring South Africa and in the United Kingdom. He married a British woman, Ruth Williams, which initially was controversial because she was white. She became popular among his people. Khama led his country's independence movement. He founded the Botswana Democratic Party in 1962 and became Prime Minister in
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Seretse Khama father’s death in 1925. At the age of 4, Seretse became "kgosi" (king), with his uncle Tshekedi Khama as his regent and guardian. After spending most of his youth in Tiger Kloof Educational Institution in South Africa, Khama attended Fort Hare University College there, graduating with a general B.A. in 1944. He travelled to the United Kingdom and studied for a year at Balliol College, Oxford. He next joined the Inner Temple in London in 1946, to study to become a barrister. In June 1947, Khama met Ruth Williams, an English clerk at Lloyd's of London. After a year of
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Which is the highest peak in the Caucasus Mountains?
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Caucasus Mountains the Gyumri-Vanadzor region of Armenia. Europe's highest mountain is Mount Elbrus in the Caucasus Mountains. Elbrus is higher than Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps and western Europe at . The crest of the Caucasus Mountains usually is taken to define the continental divide between Asia and Europe for the region between the Black and Caspian Seas. The table below lists some of the highest peaks of the Caucasus. With the exception of Shkhara, the heights are taken from Soviet 1:50,000 mapping. The list includes the ten ultras (mountains of more than 1,500 m prominence) and all mountains
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Caucasus Mountains snow. This is especially true for the Lesser Caucasus Mountains which are somewhat isolated from the moist influences coming in from the Black Sea and receive considerably less precipitation (in the form of snow) than the Greater Caucasus Mountains. The average winter snow cover of the Lesser Caucasus Mountains ranges from . The Greater Caucasus Mountains (especially the southwestern slopes) are marked by heavy snowfall. Avalanches are common from November to April. Snow cover in several regions (Svaneti and northern Abkhazia) may reach . The Mt. Achishkho region, which is the snowiest place in the Caucasus, often records snow depths
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One of the 'Five K's', what name is given to the strapped sword that must be worn by all Sikhs?
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Kirpan Kirpan The kirpan is a sword or small dagger, originating from the Indian subcontinent, carried by Sikhs. It is also part of a religious commandment given by Guru Gobind Singh in 1699, in which he demanded that Sikhs must wear the five articles of faith (the five Ks) at all times, the kirpan being one of five Ks. The Punjabi word "kirpan" has two roots: "kirpa", meaning "mercy", "grace", "compassion" or "kindness"; and "aanaa", meaning "honor", "grace" or "dignity". Sikhs are expected to embody the qualities of a "Sant Sipahi" or "saint-soldier" with the courage to defend the rights of
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The Five Ks history is Bhai Taru Singh, who was martyred when he refused to get his Kesh cut. A Kangha is a small wooden comb that Sikhs use twice a day. It is supposed to be worn only in the hair and at all times. Combs help to clean and remove tangles from the hair, and is a symbol of cleanliness. Combing their hair reminds Sikhs that their lives should be tidy and organized. The comb keeps the hair tidy, a symbol of not just accepting what God has given, but also an injunction to maintain it with grace. The Guru Granth
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To which organ of the body does the adjective Pulmonary refer?
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Pulmonary contusion pulmonary contusion in explosions. Although traditional body armor made from rigid plates or other heavy materials protects from projectiles generated by a blast, it does not protect against pulmonary contusion, because it does not prevent the blast's shock wave from being transferred to the lung. Special body armor has been designed for military personnel at high risk for blast injuries; these garments can prevent a shock wave from being propagated across the chest wall to the lung, and thus protect wearers from blast lung injuries. These garments alternate layers of materials with high and low acoustic impedance (the product of
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Failure to refer Any sentence in which we attach a predicate to the name "Genghis Khan" is true if the predicate obtained in the actual world. Any sentence in which the predicate does not obtain for Genghis Khan is false. The Wikipedia statement “"Genghis Khan founded the largest contiguous empire in world history"” is thus true, and the statement “"Genghis Khan was one of the most successful playwrights of late Victorian London"” is false. As an example for a name that fails to refer to a real object, Russell used “"the present king of France"“ in a 1905 article. According to the Russellian
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In Greek mythology, what was the name of the wife of Orpheus whom he attempted to rescue from the Underworld?
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The Gaze of Orpheus The Gaze of Orpheus The Gaze of Orpheus is derived from the antiquarian Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice. Following his descent into the Underworld Orpheus disobeys Hades’ and Persephone’s condition for release of his wife Eurydice. "To you this tale refers, Who seek to lead your mind Into the upper day; For he who overcome should turn back his gaze Towards the Tartarean cave, Whatever excellence he takes with him He loses when he looks on those below." [ “Boethius, Consolation of Philosophy 3.52] The Gaze of Orpheus has since been evaluated by many a philosopher and literary critic.
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Greek underworld would have to follow behind Orpheus and he could not turn around to look at her. Once Orpheus reached the entrance, he turned around, longing to look at his beautiful wife, only to watch as his wife faded back into the underworld. He was forbidden to return to the underworld a second time and he spent his life playing his music to the birds and the mountains. Greek underworld In mythology, the Greek underworld is an otherworld where souls go after death. The original Greek idea of afterlife is that, at the moment of death, the soul is separated from
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Reaching number 7 in the charts in 1993, 'Creep' was the first UK top ten hit for which group?
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The Bends and frequently appears on best-of lists. In 2003, it was ranked number 110 on "Rolling Stone"'s 500 Greatest Albums of All Time. By the time Radiohead began their first US tour in early 1993, their debut single "Creep" (1992) was in heavy rotation on MTV and had achieved top-ten chart positions in the UK and the US when reissued in 1993. The grunge sound of their debut album "Pablo Honey" (1993) had led critics to dismiss Radiohead as "Nirvana-lite", and neither the album nor the singles "Stop Whispering" and "Anyone Can Play Guitar" matched the chart success of "Creep". Radiohead
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When She Was My Girl When She Was My Girl "When She Was My Girl" is a 1981 single released by American vocal group the Four Tops. The song, their first release off Casablanca Records, helped to return the former signature Motown act to the American pop Top 40 charts, peaking at number 11 on the US "Billboard" Hot 100, number 10 on the "Cashbox" chart, and reaching number one on the R&B charts. Internationally, it reached number nine in Canada, number six in New Zealand, and also became their first top ten hit in the UK in nine years, reaching number three. Their top
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The 'Quagga', that became extinct in 1873, was a subspecies of which mammal?
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Quagga plains zebra, the trinomial name for the quagga becomes "E. quagga quagga" under this scheme, and the other subspecies of plains zebra are placed under "E. quagga", as well. Historically, quagga taxonomy was further complicated because the extinct southernmost population of Burchell's zebra ("Equus quagga burchellii", formerly "Equus burchellii burchellii") was thought to be a distinct subspecies (also sometimes thought a full species, "E. burchellii"). The extant northern population, the "Damara zebra", was later named "Equus quagga antiquorum", which means that it is today also referred to as "E. q. burchellii", after it was realised they were the same taxon.
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Quagga mussel Quagga mussel The quagga mussel, scientific name "Dreissena bugensis", and also known as "Dreissena rostriformis bugensis", is a species (or subspecies) of freshwater mussel, an aquatic bivalve mollusk in the family Dreissenidae. This freshwater mussel has an average life span of 3 to 5 years. This subspecies is indigenous to the Dnieper River drainage of Ukraine. The species is named after the quagga, an extinct subspecies of African zebra, possibly because, like the quagga, its stripes fade out towards the ventral side. The quagga mussel is currently of major concern in the Great Lakes of North America as an invasive
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In Greek mythology, who was the beautiful Trojan prince who was carried off by Zeus to become cup-bearer to the gods?
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Cup-bearer the original cup-bearer to the Greek Gods of Mount Olympus serving them nectar and ambrosia. Hêbê is the daughter of Zeus and Hera and is shown doing her cup-bearer duties in Homer's "Iliad": "The gods were seated near to Zeus in council, upon a golden floor. Graciously Hebe served them nectar, as with cups of gold they toasted one another, looking down toward the stronghold of Ilion." Hêbê's role of cup bearer ended when she married war hero Heracles who joined Hêbê amongst the Gods and Goddesses and started a family. Hêbê was then replaced by Ganymede. The Roman Gods
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Trojan War important is the 1st century BC poet Virgil. In Book 2 of the "Aeneid", Aeneas narrates the sack of Troy; this section of the poem is thought to rely on material from the Cyclic Epic "Iliou Persis". The following summary of the Trojan War follows the order of events as given in Proclus' summary, along with the "Iliad", "Odyssey", and "Aeneid", supplemented with details drawn from other authors. According to Greek mythology, Zeus had become king of the gods by overthrowing his father Cronus; Cronus in turn had overthrown his father Uranus. Zeus was not faithful to his wife and
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Reaching number 3 in the charts in 1998, 'The Bartender And The Thief' was the first UK top ten hit forwhich group?
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The Bartender and the Thief in the music video), but was edited off the "Performance & Cocktails" album. Welsh PDC Darts player Mark Webster uses this track as his entrance music. An instrumental version of the song is featured in the European version of the PlayStation racing game "Gran Turismo 2". CD: V2 / VVR5004653 (UK) CD: V2 / VVR5004663 (UK) The Bartender and the Thief "The Bartender and the Thief" is a 1998 single by Welsh rock band Stereophonics. It was the first single taken from their second album "Performance and Cocktails". It was released on 9 November 1998 and reached number three on
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The Bartender and the Thief Radio" single. The music video features the band playing at Kanchanaburi Province, Thailand and is based on the Francis Ford Coppola movie, "Apocalypse Now". The song, which is one of their heavier tracks, is frequently played amongst their live sets. During live performances, vocalist Kelly Jones has been known to use the two bars without vocals before the final chorus to reference the Motörhead song "Ace of Spades". The lyrics therefore are "The ace of spades, the ace of spades. The bartender and the thief were lovers..." Strangely, the song's full length intro only featured on the CD1 single (and
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The 'Baiji' that became extinct in 2006, was a species of which mammal?
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Baiji of the river for fishing, transportation, and hydroelectricity. It has been credibly claimed, after surveys in the Yangtze River during the 1980s, that baiji could be the first dolphin species in history that humans have driven to extinction. A Conservation Action Plan for Cetaceans of the Yangtze River was approved by the Chinese Government in 2001. Efforts were made to conserve the species, but a late 2006 expedition failed to find any baiji in the river. Organizers declared the baiji functionally extinct. The baiji represents the first documented global extinction of a "megafaunal" vertebrate for over 50 years since the
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Baiji "functionally extinct" on December 13, 2006, as fewer are likely to be alive than are needed to propagate the species. However, footage believed to be a baiji from August 2007 was released to the public. The Japanese sea lion and Caribbean monk seal disappeared in the 1950s, the last aquatic mammals to become extinct. Several land-based mammal species and subspecies have disappeared since then. If the baiji is now extinct, the vaquita has become the most endangered marine mammal species. Some scientists retain hope for the species: A report of the expedition was published online in the journal "Biology Letters"
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To which organ of the body does the adjective 'Hepatic' refer?
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Percutaneous hepatic perfusion the liver is then filtered outside of the body and the filtered blood is returned into the jugular vein. PHP is a repeatable procedure and can be performed in an operating room or a radiology suite under local or general anesthesia. Percutaneous hepatic perfusion Percutaneous hepatic perfusion (PHP) is a regionalized, minimally-invasive approach to cancer treatment currently undergoing Phase II and Phase III clinical testing. PHP treats a variety of hepatic tumors by isolating the liver and exposing the organ to high-dose chemotherapy. As demonstrated in clinical trials, patients treated by PHP can tolerate much higher doses of chemotherapeutic agents
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Failure to refer Any sentence in which we attach a predicate to the name "Genghis Khan" is true if the predicate obtained in the actual world. Any sentence in which the predicate does not obtain for Genghis Khan is false. The Wikipedia statement “"Genghis Khan founded the largest contiguous empire in world history"” is thus true, and the statement “"Genghis Khan was one of the most successful playwrights of late Victorian London"” is false. As an example for a name that fails to refer to a real object, Russell used “"the present king of France"“ in a 1905 article. According to the Russellian
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The plot of which animated sit-com revolves around the employees of the 'Planet Express' delivery company?
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Planet Express Ship ship were two alien creatures and a crate full of tentacled beings. Planet Express Ship The Planet Express Ship is a fictional anthropomorphic spaceship in the animated series "Futurama", which bears the official designation U.S.S. "Planet Express Ship". The ship was designed and built by Professor Hubert Farnsworth and is the sole delivery ship of Planet Express, a delivery service owned by the Professor. The ship is typically treated as an inanimate object, though Bender refers to the ship's autopilot as "him" (and laments being defeated in a martini-drinking contest by same) in "How Hermes Requisitioned His Groove Back". The
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COM Express COM Express COM Express(R), a computer-on-module (COM) form factor, is a highly integrated and compact PC that can be used in a design application much like an integrated circuit component. Each COM Express Module COM integrates core CPU and memory functionality, the common I/O of a PC/AT, USB, audio, graphics (PEG), and Ethernet. All I/O signals are mapped to two high density, low profile connectors on the bottom side of the module. COM Express employs a mezzanine-based approach. The COM modules plug into a baseboard that is typically customized to the application. Over time, the COM Express mezzanine modules can
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The plot of which animated sit-com revolves around a Methodist family from the small Texan town of Arlen?
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King of the Hill Strickland Propane; Joe Jack (voiced by Toby Huss) and Enrique (Danny Trejo), Hank's co-workers at Strickland; Carl Moss (voiced by Dennis Burkley), Bobby's principal at Tom Landry Middle School; and Reverend Karen Stroup (voiced by Mary Tyler Moore, later Ashley Gardner), the female minister of Arlen First Methodist. Following the show's slice of life format, which was consistently present throughout its run, the show presented itself as being more down to earth than other competing animated sitcoms, e.g. "The Simpsons", due to the way the show applied realism and often derived its plots and humor from mundane topics. Critics also
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The Story of a Small Town The Story of a Small Town The Story of a Small Town (Chinese: 小城故事; pinyin: xiǎochéng gùshì) is a 1979 Taiwanese film, produced by Hsiao Chung Productions (). The film revolves around a family living in a small town. Kenny Bee plays the male family member who is released from prison and falls in love with a mute woman (Joan Lin). The film was remade as a TV series, featuring Yang Kuei-mei () and Yin Xiaotian (). In the 16th Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards (1979), this film won the Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, Best Actress (Joan Lin),
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What is the surname of the title character in Thomas Hardy's novel 'Jude The Obscure'?
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Jude the Obscure of the ITV drama "Broadchurch" are drawn from the life and works of Thomas Hardy, and one character says in a police interview that he had read the book "Jude the Obscure". Michael Ian Black has created a podcast called "Obscure", where he reads and comments on the book Jude the Obscure. It began on 8 June 2018. Jude the Obscure Jude the Obscure is a novel by Thomas Hardy, which began as a magazine serial in December 1894 and was first published in book form in 1895. It is Hardy's last completed novel. Its protagonist, Jude Fawley, is a
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Jude the Obscure Hardy provides details of the conception and writing history of the novel, claiming that certain details were inspired by the death of a woman (most likely his cousin, Tryphena Sparks) in 1890. Called "Jude the Obscene" by at least one reviewer, "Jude the Obscure" received a harsh reception from some scandalized critics. Among the critics was Walsham How, Bishop of Wakefield; Hardy later claimed that the bishop had burned a copy. It has been suggested that negative criticism was the reason that Hardy stopped writing novels after "Jude", but poet C. H. Sisson describes this "hypothesis" as "superficial and absurd".
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In 'Monopoly', which is the most expensive of the orange properties?
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Monopoly (game) the Chance cards "Go to Jail", "Advance to St. Charles Place (Pall Mall)", "Advance to Reading Railroad (Kings Cross Station)" and "Go Back Three Spaces". In all, during game play, Illinois Avenue (Trafalgar Square) (Red), New York Avenue (Vine Street) (Orange), B&O Railroad (Fenchurch Street Station), and Reading Railroad (Kings Cross Station) are the most frequently landed-upon properties. Mediterranean Avenue (Old Kent Road) (brown), Baltic Avenue (Whitechapel Road) (brown), Park Place (Park Lane) (blue), and Oriental Avenue (The Angel Islington) (light blue) are the least-landed-upon properties. Among the property groups, the Railroads are most frequently landed upon, as no other
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Monopoly (game) set was edible, including the money, dice, hotels, properties, tokens and playing board. The set retailed for $600. In 2000, the FAO Schwarz store in New York City sold a custom version called "One-Of-A-Kind Monopoly" for $100,000. This special edition comes in a locking attaché case made with Napolino leather and lined in suede, and features include: The "Guinness Book of World Records" states that a set worth $2,000,000 and made of 23-carat gold, with rubies and sapphires atop the chimneys of the houses and hotels, is the most expensive "Monopoly" set ever produced. This set was designed by artist
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From the 14th century to the 18th century, which country was known as 'Lang Xang', translated as 'The Land Of The Million Elephants'?
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Order of the Million Elephants and the White Parasol ribbon on which the Order was worn is red, ornamented with a yellow geometrical design. Order of the Million Elephants and the White Parasol The Order of the Million Elephants and the White Parasol, also called the Order of the Million Elephants and the White Umbrella, was the highest knighthood order of the Kingdom of Laos. The Order was founded on 1 May 1909 by King Sisavang Vong. The name of the order reflected an old name of Laos, Lan Xang Hom Khao which means "million elephants and white umbrella". No awards were made after the Kingdom of Laos came
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14th century 14th century The 14th century, also known as the 1300s, was a century lasting from January 1, 1301, to December 31, 1400. Political and natural disasters ravaged both Europe and the four khanates of the Mongol Empire. Consequently, the Mongol court was driven out of China and retreated to Mongolia, the Ilkhanate collapsed in Persia, the Chaghatayid dissolved and broke into two parts and the Golden Horde lost its position as great power in Eastern Europe. In Europe, the Black Death claimed between 75 and 200 million lives, while England and France fought in the protracted Hundred Years' War after
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Who wrote the 1905 opera 'The Merry Widow'?
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The Merry Widow plot of the operetta Notes Sources The Merry Widow The Merry Widow () is an operetta by the Austro-Hungarian composer Franz Lehár. The librettists, Viktor Léon and Leo Stein, based the story – concerning a rich widow, and her countrymen's attempt to keep her money in the principality by finding her the right husband – on an 1861 comedy play, ("The Embassy Attaché") by Henri Meilhac. The operetta has enjoyed extraordinary international success since its 1905 premiere in Vienna and continues to be frequently revived and recorded. Film and other adaptations have also been made. Well-known music from the score
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The Merry Widow discography Music", but Alan Blyth in his "Opera on CD" regrets the casting of a baritone as Danilo in both sets and prefers the 1958 Decca version. Among the filmed productions on DVD, the Penguin Guide recommends the one from the San Francisco Opera, recorded live in 2001, conducted by Erich Kunzel and directed by Lotfi Mansouri, with Yvonne Kenny as Hanna and Bo Skovhus as Danilo. The recordings listed below are sung in German unless otherwise noted. Notes Sources The Merry Widow discography This is a discography of "The Merry Widow" (German: "Die lustige Witwe"), an operetta by the Austro–Hungarian
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Which kitchen appliance was invented by Percy Spencer in 1945?
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Percy Spencer November 18, 1960. Raytheon Integrated Defense Systems, which deals extensively in radar systems, has named a building after Spencer in the Woburn, Massachusetts facility. An early Radarange model sits in the lobby, across from the dining center. Percy Spencer Percy Lebaron Spencer (July 19, 1894 – September 8, 1970) was an American physicist and inventor. He became known as the inventor of the microwave oven. Spencer was born in Howland, Maine. Eighteen months later, Spencer's father died, and his mother soon left him in the care of his aunt and uncle. His uncle then died when Spencer was just seven
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Appliance Art, Inc. Appliance Art, Inc. Appliance Art, Inc. is an American company specializing in transformational decor, mainly for kitchens. The company has invented products that instantly changes surfaces, either temporarily or permanently. These products have been featured in print media and television outlets including "Better Homes & Gardens Kitchen & Bathroom Makeovers" magazine, the New York Times (Jane Green's Creaky Cottage, July 12, 2015), and many other blogs and improvement sites. Appliance Art, Inc. was founded by Grant T. Smith in 2008 to give people options to upgrade the look of their kitchens without buying new appliances and countertops. Appliance Art is
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In March 2009, the International Criminal Court issued an arrest warrant for Omar Hassan al-Bashir, the President of which African country?
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Omar al-Bashir attempting to attend the inauguration of Iranian President Hassan Rouhani, whose country is the main supplier of weapons to Sudan. A second arrest warrant for President al-Bashir was later issued on 12 July 2010. The ICC issued an additional warrant adding 3 counts of genocide for the ethnic cleansing of the Fur, Masalit, and Zaghawa tribes. The new warrant included the Court's conclusion that there were reasonable grounds to suspect that (Omar al-Bashir) acted with specific intent to destroy in part the Fur, Masalit and Zaghawa ethnic groups in the troubled Darfur region. The ICC released a further statement saying
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Omar al-Bashir prosecutor accused al-Bashir of having "masterminded and implemented" a plan to destroy the three main ethnic groups—Fur, Masalit, and Zaghawa—with a campaign of murder, rape, and deportation. The arrest warrant is supported by NATO, the Genocide Intervention Network, and Amnesty International. An arrest warrant for al-Bashir was issued on 2009 by a Pre-Trial chamber composed of judges Akua Kuenyehia of Ghana, Anita Usacka of Latvia, and Sylvia Steiner of Brazil indicting him on five counts of crimes against humanity (murder, extermination, forcible transfer, torture and rape) and two counts of war crimes (pillaging and intentionally directing attacks against civilians). The
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What was the name of the play known to have been written by Shakespeare as a sequel to 'Love's Labour's Lost', but for which no manuscript has ever been found?
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The Shakespeare Code "Sycorax" to Shakespeare, Shakespeare says that he will use the name (the joke is that the name in fact derives from Caliban's mother in Shakespeare's play "The Tempest".) Other sequences include subtle references to much earlier episodes. One of the putative lines of "Love's Labour's Won", "the eye should have contentment where it rests", is taken from episode three of the 1965 serial "The Crusade" — a story consciously written in Shakespearean style. The episode concerns the "lost" Shakespeare play "Love's Labour's Won", which is referred to in more than one historical document, but which may be just an alternative
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Have You Ever Been (To Electric Ladyland) women, which he labelled "Electric Ladies", with Devon Wilson (a well-known groupie of the 1960s rock scene) rumoured to be amongst the inspirations for the lyrics. Writing for website AllMusic, Matthew Greenwald has proposed that the track was influenced by soul musician Curtis Mayfield, "with a distinctly bluesy, psychedelic edge". "Electric Ladyland" version "Loose Ends" version Have You Ever Been (To Electric Ladyland) "Have You Ever Been (To Electric Ladyland)" is a song by English-American rock band the Jimi Hendrix Experience, featured on their 1968 third album "Electric Ladyland". Written and produced by frontman Jimi Hendrix, the song acts as
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Which kitchen appliance was invented by Denis Papin in 1679?
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Denis Papin and worked with Robert Boyle from 1676 to 1679, publishing an account of his work in "Continuation of New Experiments" (1680). During this period, Papin invented the "steam digester," a type of pressure cooker with a safety valve. He first addressed the Royal Society in 1679 on the subject of his digester, and remained mostly in London until about 1687, when he left to take up an academic post in Germany. As a Huguenot, Papin found himself greatly affected by the increasing restrictions placed on Protestants by Louis XIV of France and by the King's ultimate revocation of the Edict
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Denis Papin buried in an unmarked pauper's pit. A record exists for the burial of a “Denys Papin” in an 18th-century Register of Marriages & Burials which originally came from St Bride's Church, Fleet Street, London, but which is now stored in the London Metropolitan Archives. The record states that Denys Papin was buried at St Bride's on 26 August 1713 – just a few days after his 66th birthday - and that he was laid to rest in the Lower Ground, one of the two burial areas belonging to the church at the time. Boulevard Denis Papin in Carcassonne is named
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Which batsman holds the record for the most runs in a Test career?
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Andy Flower and 32 stumpings. He holds the Zimbabwean records for the most Test career runs, the highest Test batting average, and most ODI career runs. He is the only Zimbabwean in the ICC's Top 100 All-time Test Batting rankings at number 31 (November 2013), putting him in the company of Brian Lara (ranked 23), Sachin Tendulkar (29), Steve Waugh (equal 31 with Flower on 895 points) and Rahul Dravid (33). His aggregate score of 341 in the first Test against South Africa in 2001 is the second highest ever by a batsman on the losing side. Andy Flower is also the
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Misbah-ul-Haq Misbah-ul-Haq Misbah-ul-Haq Khan Niazi () (born 28 May 1974), or Misbah-ul-Haq, is a former Pakistani cricketer who captained the Pakistani team in all three formats of the game. He is Pakistan's most successful Test captain with 26 wins. A late bloomer, Misbah was a middle-order batsman best known for his composure with the bat whilst also having the ability to be an aggressive big shot player when required. Misbah holds the world record of scoring most runs without century in ODI career. Misbah holds the record of the fastest test half century and shares the record for second fastest test
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Which is the brightest star in the constellation Virgo?
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Virgo (constellation) Virgo (constellation) Virgo is one of the constellations of the zodiac. Its name is Latin for virgin, and its symbol is ♍. Lying between Leo to the west and Libra to the east, it is the second-largest constellation in the sky (after Hydra) and the largest constellation in the zodiac. It can be easily found through its brightest star, Spica. The bright star Spica makes it easy to locate Virgo, as it can be found by following the curve of the Big Dipper/Plough to Arcturus in Boötes and continuing from there in the same curve ("follow the arc to Arcturus
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Virgo (constellation) and Chrysothemis, who died a maiden and was placed among the stars as the constellation. Diodorus Siculus has an alternative account, according to which Parthenos was the daughter of Staphylus and Chrysothemis, sister of Rhoeo and Molpadia (Hemithea). After a suicide attempt she and Hemithea were carried by Apollo to Chersonesus, where she became a local goddess. Strabo also mentions a goddess named "Parthenos" worshipped throughout Chersonesus. During the Middle Ages, Virgo sometimes was associated with the Blessed Virgin Mary. Virgo (constellation) Virgo is one of the constellations of the zodiac. Its name is Latin for virgin, and its symbol
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'The Lost Gardens Of Heligan' are a tourist attraction in which English county?
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Lost Gardens of Heligan was the subject of a six-part Channel 4 television series produced by Bamboo Productions and Cicada Films in 1996, proved to be an outstanding success, not only revitalising the gardens but also the local economy around Heligan by providing employment. The gardens are now leased by a company owned by their restorers, who continue to cultivate them and operate them as a visitor attraction. Lost Gardens of Heligan The Lost Gardens of Heligan (, meaning "willow tree garden"), near Mevagissey in Cornwall, are one of the most popular botanical gardens in the UK. The gardens are typical of the 19th
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Lost Gardens of Heligan "willow tree". The Lost Gardens of Heligan completely surround Heligan House and its private gardens. They lie some to the north-west of, and about above, the fishing village of Mevagissey. The gardens are by road from the town and railway station of St Austell and are principally in the civil parish of St Ewe, although elements of the eastern gardens are in Mevagissey parish. The northern part of the gardens, which includes the main ornamental and vegetable gardens, are slightly higher than the house and slope gently down to it. The areas of the gardens to the west, south, and
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Which bowler holds the record for the most wickets in a Test career?
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Glenn McGrath bowler of all time behind James Anderson and is fifth on the all-time list, with the top three wicket takers Muttiah Muralitharan, Shane Warne and Anil Kumble all spin bowlers. He has also taken the seventh-highest number of one day international wickets (381) and holds the record for most wickets (71) in the Cricket World Cup. McGrath announced his retirement from Test cricket on 23 December 2006, with his Test career coming to an end after the fifth Ashes Test in Sydney in January 2007, while the 2007 World Cup, which marked the end of his one-day career, saw him
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Women's Test cricket cricket; the highest of these was the 242 runs scored by Pakistan's Kiran Baluch against the West Indies in 2004. Mary Duggan, who played for England between 1949 and 1963 is the leading wicket-taker in women's Test cricket, claiming 77 wickets from 17 matches. The next most prolific bowler is Australia's Betty Wilson, who claimed her 68 wickets at the lowest bowling average, 11.80 and the first hat-trick in Women's Test cricket. Both of the players with the best bowling figures, in an innings and in a match, are from the Indian subcontinent; India's Neetu David holds the record for
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In 2009, Kate Winslett won the 'Oscar' for Best Actress for her role in which film?
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Empire Award for Best Actress Empire Award for Best Actress The Empire Award for Best Actress is an Empire Award presented annually by the British film magazine "Empire" to honor an actress who has delivered an outstanding performance in a leading role while working within the film industry. The Empire Award for Best Actress is one of five ongoing awards which were first introduced at the 1st Empire Awards ceremony in 1996 (the others being Best Actor, Best Director, Best Film and Best British Film) with Nicole Kidman receiving the award for her role in "To Die For". Winners are voted by the readers of
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Producers Guild Film Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role Producers Guild Film Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role The Producers Guild Film Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role (previously known as the Apsara Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role) is given by the producers of the film and television guild as part of its annual award ceremony for Hindi films, to recognise a female actor who has delivered an outstanding performance in a supporting role. Following its inception in 2004, no one was awarded in 2005 and 2007. † - indicates the performance also "won" the Filmfare Award.<br> ‡ - indicates the performance
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Which team did Tottenham Hotspur defeat on penalties to win the 1984 UEFA Cup Final?
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1983–84 UEFA Cup until the information was made public in 1997, when UEFA suspended Anderlecht from the next European tournament for which they qualified. On qualifying for the 1998–99 UEFA Cup, Anderlecht appealed the suspension in the Court of Arbitration for Sport, which overturned the ban on the grounds that it was made by UEFA's Executive Committee, which did not have the authority to issue the ban. "Anderlecht won 3-2 on aggregate." "2–2 on aggregate. Tottenham Hotspur won on away goals." "2–2 on aggregate. Tottenham Hotspur won 4–3 on penalties" 1983–84 UEFA Cup The 1983–84 UEFA Cup was won by Tottenham Hotspur on
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1972 UEFA Cup Final on aggregate" 1972 UEFA Cup Final The 1972 UEFA Cup Final was the final of the first ever UEFA Cup football tournament. It was a two-legged contest played on 3 May and 17 May 1972 between two English clubs, Wolverhampton Wanderers and Tottenham Hotspur. Tottenham Hotspur won the tie 3–2 on aggregate. A 2–1 victory away from home in the first leg proved decisive for them, with Martin Chivers scoring a remarkable late winner, firing in an unstoppable shot from 25 yards. They then held Wolves to a 1–1 draw in the second leg to win the competition. "Tottenham Hotspur
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Which artist painted the ceiling of the Palais Garnier Opera House in Paris in 1964?
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Palais Garnier represent a draped curtain, complete with tassels and braid. The ceiling area which surrounds the chandelier was originally painted by Jules Eugène Lenepveu. In 1964 a new ceiling painted by Marc Chagall was installed on a removable frame over the original. It depicts scenes from operas by 14 composers – Mussorgsky, Mozart, Wagner, Berlioz, Rameau, Debussy, Ravel, Stravinsky, Tchaikovsky, Adam, Bizet, Verdi, Beethoven, and Gluck. Although praised by some, others feel Chagall's work creates "a false note in Garnier's carefully orchestrated interior." The seven-ton bronze and crystal chandelier was designed by Garnier. Jules Corboz prepared the model, and it was
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Palais Garnier Palais Garnier The Palais Garnier ( French ) is a 1,979-seat opera house, which was built from 1861 to 1875 for the Paris Opera. It was called the Salle des Capucines, because of its location on the Boulevard des Capucines in the 9th arrondissement of Paris, but soon became known as the Palais Garnier, in recognition of its opulence and its architect, Charles Garnier. The theatre is also often referred to as the Opéra Garnier ( French ) and historically was known as the Opéra de Paris or simply the Opéra, as it was the primary home of the Paris
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In which town would you find the World War I memorial, the Menin Gate?
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Menin Gate Menin Gate The Menin Gate Memorial to the Missing is a war memorial in Ypres, Belgium, dedicated to the British and Commonwealth soldiers who were killed in the Ypres Salient of World War I and whose graves are unknown. The memorial is located at the eastern exit of the town and marks the starting point for one of the main roads out of the town that led Allied soldiers to the front line. Designed by Sir Reginald Blomfield and built by the Commonwealth War Graves Commission, the Menin Gate Memorial was unveiled on 24 July 1927. In medieval times, the
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Menin Gate at Midnight record crowds paid to view the work. Longstaff oversaw the making of 2,000 prints and 400 of these were given to the nascent Australian War Memorial to sell to raise funds. The success of this work lead Longstaff to paint three later companion pieces with a similar ghostly, spiritualist theme: Menin Gate at Midnight Menin Gate at Midnight (also known as Ghosts of Menin Gate) is a 1927 painting by Australian artist Will Longstaff. The painting depicts a host of ghostly soldiers marching across a field in front of the Menin Gate war memorial. The painting is part of the
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Who was the King of Libya who was overthrown by a military coup led by Colonel Qaddafi in 1969?
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1969 Libyan coup d'état 1969 Libyan coup d'état The 1969 Libyan coup d'état, also known as the al-Fateh Revolution or the 1 September Revolution, was a military coup d'état in Libya carried out by the Free Officers Movement, a group of military officers led by Colonel Muammar Gaddafi, which led to the overthrow of King Idris I. The discovery of significant oil reserves in 1959 and the subsequent income from petroleum sales enabled the Kingdom of Libya to transition from one of the world's poorest nations to a wealthy state. Although oil drastically improved the Libyan government's finances, resentment began to build over the
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The Boy Who Was a King The Boy Who Was a King The Boy Who Was a King is a 2011 Bulgarian documentary film about Simeon Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, directed by Andrey Paounov. The film received nominations and awards at various international film festivals. It was included in the official selections of Toronto International Film Festival, International Documentary Film Festival Amsterdam and others. The film is the third part of direcotor Andrey Paounov's unofficial trilogy on the "absurdity of the Bulgarian transition period". The film tells the story of Simeon Saxe-Coburg-Gotha, the last Bulgarian Tsar. He assumed the throne at the age of six, when his father Boris
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Deriving from the French for 'long coat', what name is given to the close-fitting, ankle length robe worn by Christian clergymen?
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Dolman Dolman A Dolman (from Turkish "dolaman" "robe" ) is a somewhat vague term for various types of clothing, all of which have sleeves and cover the top part of the body, and sometimes more. Originally, the term referred to a long and loose garment with narrow sleeves and an opening in the front. It was worn generally by the Turks, and is not unlike a cassock in shape. The name "dolman" was also given to the short uniform jacket worn by hussars, also called an atilla. The close fitting, short-cut coat was heavily braided. It was usually worn under a
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Tau robe Tau robe A Tau Robe is a very simple black or white gown cut to resemble the Greek letter, "Tau," or "T". The arms are usually from fingertip to fingertip, and the bottom hem is usually floor length, as with a ceremonial tabard. Both the arms and body of the gown will flare so that the sleeves being bell sleeves, are wider at the fingers than at the shoulder, and the bottom wider than at the chest. This loose fitting helps with maneuverability while wearing the robe. The robe is one of the vestments worn in ceremonial magic. Although not
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Which former G.P. is the current Shadow Secretary of State for Defence?
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Secretary of State for International Trade in favour of leaving the European Union. Withdrawal from the European Union will require new trade agreements to be formed. The inaugural holder is former Defence Secretary Liam Fox, who was appointed on 13 July 2016. The Secretary of State also holds the position of President of the Board of Trade, a committee of the Privy Council of which the incumbent is the sole official member. Colour key (for political parties): Secretary of State for International Trade Her Majesty's Principal Secretary of State for International Trade (International Trade Secretary) is a cabinet ministerial position in the government of the United
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Shadow Secretary of State for Housing Secretary of State for Northern Ireland. Shadow Secretary of State for Housing The Shadow Secretary of State for Housing is a position in the United Kingdom's Shadow Cabinet that was created on 7 October 2016 by the Leader of the Opposition, Jeremy Corbyn during a cabinet reshuffle. This position succeeds the position of Shadow Minister for Housing and Planning, and as of present shadows the Minister for Housing and Planning in Her Majesty's Government. The office has only been held by John Healey. Key The current Shadow Housing team was updated on 11 May 2018, with Sarah Jones replacing Tony
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Who was the King of Egypt who was overthrown by a military coup led by Gamel Abdel Nasser in 1952?
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Albanians in Egypt of Cairo, which was headed by Baba Ahmet Sirri Glina of Përmet. The tekke would be visited frequently by King Faruk. Prince Kamal el Dine Hussein, Princess Zeynepe, daughter of Isma'il Pasha, Princess Myzejen Zogolli, sister of King Zog I were some of the notables who were buried there. Immediately afterwards - with the seizure of power by Gamel Abdel Nasser and the subsequent nationalist Arabization policy in Egypt. Many Albanians left Egypt for Albania and the United States. Many Albanian families who decided to stay in Egypt were partly assimilated and partly killed from the Army of Gamel Abdel
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Gamal Abdel Nasser independence movement, Nasser considered the country's independence to be a personal victory. Amid these developments, a pro-Nasser clique in the Saudi royal family led by Prince Talal defected to Egypt, along with the Jordanian chief of staff, in early 1963. On 8 February 1963, a military coup in Iraq led by a Ba'athist–Nasserist alliance toppled Qasim, who was subsequently shot dead. Abdel Salam Aref, a Nasserist, was chosen to be the new president. A similar alliance toppled the Syrian government on 8 March. On 14 March, the new Iraqi and Syrian governments sent Nasser delegations to push for a new
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Located in Norfolk and Lincolnshire, which is England's largest 'Site of Special Scientific Interest'?
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The Wash The Wash The Wash is a largely rectangular bay and estuary at the north-west corner of East Anglia on the East coast of England, where Norfolk meets Lincolnshire, and both border the North Sea. One of the broadest estuaries in the United Kingdom, it is fed by the rivers Witham, Welland, Nene and Great Ouse. It is a biological Site of Special Scientific Interest. It is also a Nature Conservation Review site, Grade I, a National Nature Reserve, a Ramsar site, a Special Area of Conservation and a Special Protection Area. It is in the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding
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North Norfolk Coast Site of Special Scientific Interest North Norfolk Coast Site of Special Scientific Interest The North Norfolk Coast Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) is an area of European importance for wildlife in Norfolk, England. It comprises 7,700 ha (19,027 acres) of the county's north coast from just west of Holme-next-the-Sea to Kelling, and is additionally protected through Natura 2000, Special Protection Area (SPA) listings; it is also part of the Norfolk Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). The North Norfolk Coast is also designated as a wetland of international importance on the Ramsar list and most of it is a Biosphere Reserve. Habitats within
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Also a two-time World Champion, which American skier won the gold medal in the Men's Combined at the 2010 Winter Olympics?
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Alpine skiing at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's combined Alpine skiing at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's combined The men's super combined competition of the Vancouver 2010 Olympics was held at Whistler Creekside in Whistler, British Columbia. The competition was scheduled for February 16, but was postponed due to weather delays in preceding races; it was held five days later on February 21. American athlete Bode Miller won his only Olympic gold medal, Ivica Kostelić of Croatia won silver, and Silvan Zurbriggen of Switzerland took the bronze. One major change in this event for the 2010 Olympics was the switch from a traditional dedicated "combined" (K), taking place
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Luge at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's singles Luge at the 2010 Winter Olympics – Men's singles The men's luge at the 2010 Winter Olympics took place on 13–14 February 2010 at the Whistler Sliding Centre in Whistler, British Columbia. Germany's Felix Loch was the two-time defending world champion and won the gold medal with the fastest time in each of the four runs. The test event that took place at the venue was won by Germany's David Möller, who would win the silver medal in this event. Italy's Armin Zöggeler was the two-time defending Olympic champion and won a bronze medal in this event. The last World
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Which peninsular on the south coast of Glamorgan in Wales was the first area of the United Kingdom to be designated as an 'Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty'?
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Wales the Gower Peninsula, the Llŷn Peninsula, and the Wye Valley. The Gower Peninsula was the first area in the United Kingdom to be designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, in 1956. Forty two percent of the coastline of south and west Wales is designated as Heritage Coast, with 13 specific designated strips of coastline maintained by Natural Resources Wales (successor body to the Countryside Council for Wales). As from 2017, the coastline of Wales has 45 Blue Flag beaches and three Blue Flag marinas. Despite its heritage and award-winning beaches; the south and west coasts of Wales, along
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Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty An Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) is an area of countryside in England, Wales or Northern Ireland which has been designated for conservation due to its significant landscape value. Areas are designated in recognition of their national importance, by the relevant public body: Natural England, Natural Resources Wales, or the Northern Ireland Environment Agency. In place of AONB, Scotland uses the similar national scenic area (NSA) designation. Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty enjoy levels of protection from development similar to those of UK national parks, but unlike with national parks the responsible bodies do
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Said to be made of imperishable gold and as swift as any bird, what was the name given to the winged sandals worn by the Greek god 'Hermes'?
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Talaria Talaria Talaria (; , or , ) are winged sandals, a symbol of the Greek messenger god Hermes (Roman equivalent Mercury). They were said to be made by the god Hephaestus of imperishable gold and they flew the god as swift as any bird. The name is from the Latin , neuter plural of , "of the ankle". The talaria are mentioned in Homer, who describes them as (, "immortal/divine and of gold"). However, he does not mention wings; those first appear in the "Shield of Heracles", which speaks of (), literally "winged sandals." Later authors repeat this characteristic, for
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Hermes Fastening his Sandal Hermes Fastening his Sandal The sculptures of Hermes Fastening his Sandal, which exist in several versions, are all Roman marble copies of a lost Greek bronze original in the manner of Lysippos, dating to the fourth century BCE. The identity of the subject, which may simply represent an idealized athlete, is conventional. No attribute in any of the surviving examples clearly identifies Hermes, who wears neither hat nor helmet; none of the surviving original sandals are represented as winged. A pair of sandals figures in the myth of Theseus, and when the painter-dealer Gavin Hamilton uncovered an example in the
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What five word name is given to the 5th century massacre of British chieftains by the Saxons, the 1934 purge of Hitler's opponents in Germany, and the 1962 dismissal of seven Cabinet ministers by Harold Macmillan?
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Night of the Long Knives (1962) Night of the Long Knives (1962) In British politics, the "Night of the Long Knives" was a major Cabinet reshuffle that took place on 13 July 1962. Prime Minister Harold Macmillan dismissed seven members of his Cabinet, one-third of the total. The speed and scale of the reshuffle caused it to be associated by its critics with the 1934 Night of the Long Knives in Nazi Germany. The reshuffle took place against a backdrop of declining Conservative popularity in Britain. Conservative candidates fared poorly in several by-elections, losing ground to Liberal candidates. Concerned that traditional Conservative voters were expressing their
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5th cabinet of the Executive Ministers of Turkey of the Executive Ministers in Turkey) except for the fact that the previous chairman Rauf (Orbay) who was displeased with the treaty of Lausanne had resigned and also a new ministry, that of Settlement and Population Exchange which was authorized for the exchange of Turkish and Greek population was included in the cabinet list. In the list below, the name in parathesis is the surname the cabinet members assumed later.(see Surname Law of 1934) This cabinet was the last cabinet of the pre-Republic Turkey. Turkish Republic was proclainmed on 29 October 1923. 5th cabinet of the Executive Ministers of Turkey
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"Which Shakespearean character dies with the words, ""A plague o'both your houses ! They have made worms of me...""?"
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Both Your Houses Both Your Houses Both Your Houses is a 1933 play written by American playwright Maxwell Anderson. It was produced by the Theatre Guild and staged by Worthington Miner with scenic design by Arthur P. Segal. It opened at the Royale Theatre on March 5, 1933 and ran for 72 performances closing May 6, 1933. It was awarded the 1933 Pulitzer Prize for Drama, and included in Burns Mantle's "The Best Plays of 1932–1933". The title is an allusion to Mercutio's line "a plague on both your houses", in "Romeo and Juliet". Reviewing a 1992 production, "Variety" described "Houses" as reminiscent
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Both Your Houses of — but "far more bleak and despairing than" — "Mr. Smith Goes to Washington" and "Born Yesterday", calling it "bitter" and "cynical", and assessing the play's message as "heavy-handed" and its characters as "tend(ing) to two-dimensionality." Both Your Houses Both Your Houses is a 1933 play written by American playwright Maxwell Anderson. It was produced by the Theatre Guild and staged by Worthington Miner with scenic design by Arthur P. Segal. It opened at the Royale Theatre on March 5, 1933 and ran for 72 performances closing May 6, 1933. It was awarded the 1933 Pulitzer Prize for Drama,
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Who directed the 2010 fantasy film 'Alice In Wonderland', starring Mia Wasikowska and Johnny Depp amongst others?
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Alice in Wonderland (2010 film) Alice in Wonderland (2010 film) Alice in Wonderland is a 2010 American dark fantasy adventure film directed by Tim Burton from a screenplay written by Linda Woolverton. The film stars Johnny Depp, Anne Hathaway, Helena Bonham Carter, Crispin Glover, Matt Lucas and Mia Wasikowska, and features the voices of Alan Rickman, Stephen Fry, Michael Sheen, and Timothy Spall. Loosely inspired by Lewis Carroll's fantasy novels, "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking-Glass", the film tells the story of a nineteen-year-old Alice Kingsleigh, who is told that she can restore the White Queen to her throne, with the help of
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Alice in Wonderland (franchise) the Looking Glass" is a 2016 American fantasy film directed by James Bobin and written by Linda Woolverton. It is a sequel to the 2010 film "Alice in Wonderland". The film stars Mia Wasikowska, Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Anne Hathaway, Sacha Baron Cohen and Rhys Ifans, and was released on May 27, 2016. "Adventures in Wonderland" is a live-action musical television series based on Walt Disney's animated film "Alice in Wonderland". In the series, Alice (Elisabeth Harnois), was portrayed as a girl who can come and go from Wonderland simply by walking through her mirror (a reference to Wonderland's
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Arthur Thistlewood was the main conspirator in which plot of 1820?
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Arthur Thistlewood and decapitated outside Newgate Prison on 1 May 1820. Arthur Thistlewood Arthur Thistlewood (1774–1 May 1820) was a British radical activist and conspirator in the Cato Street Conspiracy. He planned to murder the cabinet, but there was a spy and he was apprehended with 12 other conspirators. He killed a policeman during the raid. He was executed for treason. He was born in Tupholme in Lincolnshire, the extramarital son of a farmer and stockbreeder. He attended Horncastle Grammar School and was trained as a land surveyor. Unsatisfied with his job, he obtained a commission in the army at the age
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William Davidson (conspirator) was prejudiced against black people. However, his presence at the scene with a blunderbuss led to his conviction. On 28 April 1820, William Davidson, James Ings, Richard Tidd, Arthur Thistlewood, and John Brunt were found guilty of high treason, and sentenced to death. John Harrison, James Wilson, Richard Bradburn, John Strange and Charles Copper were also found guilty. However their death sentences were subsequently commuted to transportation for life. William Davidson, with his four fellow conspirators, was publicly hanged and decapitated outside Newgate Prison on 1 May 1820. William Davidson (conspirator) William Davidson (1781–1820) was a British African-Caribbean radical executed
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Who directed the 2010 psychological thriller 'Shutter Island', starring Leonardo di Caprio?
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Shutter Island (film) worldwide $294,803,014 and became Scorsese's second highest-grossing film worldwide. "Shutter Island" was released on DVD and Blu-ray on June 8, 2010, in the US, and on August 2, 2010 in the UK. The UK release featured two editions—a standard edition and a limited steel-case edition. Shutter Island (film) Shutter Island is a 2010 American neo-noir psychological thriller film directed by Martin Scorsese and written by Laeta Kalogridis, based on Dennis Lehane's 2003 novel of the same name. Leonardo DiCaprio stars as U.S. Marshal Edward "Teddy" Daniels who is investigating a psychiatric facility on Shutter Island after one of the patients
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Shutter Island (graphic novel) a way to get off the island and go home. "Shutter Island" graphic novel is a psychological thriller with dramatic artwork, crafted in a noir, painterly style presented in shades of iodine yellow and drowning-victim blue. There are only a few slashes of bright colors placed in the nightmares. Originally published in France by Payot/Rivages et Casterman in September 2008, TOKYOPOP and William Morrow, an Imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, announce the release of the graphic novel in Los Angeles on September 25, 2009 TOKYOPOP. "Shutter Island "(graphic novel) was an Official Selection at the 2009 Angoulême International Comics Festival, Europe’s
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Which British cage-fighter won the final series of 'Celebrity Big Brother' in January 2010?
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Celebrity Big Brother 7 (UK) McCall returned as main presenter, also hosting "Big Brother's Big Mouth". George Lamb returned to present "Big Brother's Little Brother". The show was sponsored by the bed retailer Dreams, who also sponsored the previous celebrity series. Alex Reid won the show with 65.9% of the final vote, hence becoming the final Channel 4 "Celebrity Big Brother" winner. No housemates from this series appeared in "Ultimate Big Brother" later on in the year. A "Celebrity Big Brother 7" pre-series special show, "Top 20 Celebrity Big Brother Moments", featured the series' most memorable moments of the show according to viewers who have
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Celebrity Big Brother 7 (UK) Celebrity Big Brother 7 (UK) Celebrity Big Brother 2010, also known as Celebrity Big Brother 7, was the seventh series of the British reality television series "Celebrity Big Brother" and the final series aired on Channel 4 and E4. It began on Sunday 3 January 2010 and aired for 27 days until the final on 29 January 2010, making it the longest Channel 4 series of "Celebrity Big Brother". The series launched with 6.7 million viewers and became the most watched series of "Big Brother UK" since the eighth regular series in 2007, averaging 3.7 million viewers per night. Davina
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The musical 'Fiddler On The Roof' was inspired by a painting by which artist?
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Fiddler on the Roof world of Eastern European Jewry". Harold Prince replaced the original producer Fred Coe and brought in director/choreographer Jerome Robbins. The writers and Robbins considered naming the musical "Tevye", before landing on a title suggested by various paintings by Marc Chagall ("Green Violinist" (1924), "Le Mort" (1924), "The Fiddler" (1912)) that also inspired the original set design. Contrary to popular belief, the "title of the musical does not refer to any specific painting". During rehearsals, one of the stars, Jewish actor Zero Mostel, feuded with Robbins, whom he held in contempt because Robbins had testified before the House Un-American Activities Committee
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Fiddler on the Roof the lives of Tevye's descendants living in an assimilated 1970s suburban America. The H. P. Lovecraft Historical Society published a musical theatre and album parody of "Fiddler on the Roof" called "A Shoggoth on the Roof", which incorporates the works of H. P. Lovecraft. In the film "Mrs. Doubtfire" (1993), Robin Williams parodies "Matchmaker". References to the musical on television have included a 2005 episode of "Gilmore Girls" titled "Jews and Chinese Food", involving a production of the musical. A skit by "The Electric Company" about a village fiddler with a fear of heights, so he is deemed "Fiddler on
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Which character was revealed as the murderer of 'Archie Mitchell' in the first ever live 'Eastenders' episode in February 2010?
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EastEnders Live EastEnders Live "EastEnders Live" is a live episode of the British television soap opera "EastEnders", broadcast on BBC One on 19 February 2010. The episode was commissioned as part of the show's 25th anniversary celebrations, and was the first "EastEnders" episode to be broadcast live. It was the series' 3952nd episode, and was written by Simon Ashdown, directed by Clive Arnold and produced by Diederick Santer. The episode concludes a "whodunnit" storyline "Who Killed Archie?", about the murder of Archie Mitchell (Larry Lamb), revealing his killer to be Stacey Slater (Lacey Turner). It also sees the exit of Charlie Clements
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Archie Mitchell Cotton" and "a psycho in a golf jersey." The Christmas Day episode in which Archie was killed attracted 10.9 million viewers. Archie Mitchell Archie Mitchell is a fictional character from the BBC soap opera "EastEnders", played by Larry Lamb. The character of Archie is the father of already established characters Ronnie (Samantha Womack) and Roxy Mitchell (Rita Simons), and a member of the Mitchell family, who have appeared in the soap since 1990. Roxy is the younger of the two daughters and seemingly shared a closer relationship with Archie whereas Ronnie's relationship with him is volatile and tempestuous. After originally
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Bergamo, Brescia and Cremona are three of the largest cities in which Italian region?
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Province of Brescia Province of Brescia The Province of Brescia (; Brescian: ) is a Province in Lombardy, northern Italy. It has a population of some 1,264,105 (as of January 2016) and its capital is the city of Brescia. With an area of 4,785 km², it is the biggest province of Lombardy. It is also the second province of the region for the number of inhabitants and fifth in Italy (first, excluding metropolitan cities). It borders the province of Sondrio to the north and north west, the province of Bergamo to the west, the province of Cremona to the south west and south,
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Bergamo Krizia and one of the first female fashion designers to create a successful line of men's wear. Bergamo is served by Il Caravaggio International Airport south-east of the town. The city is also served by Milan Linate Airport south-west of Bergamo. Motorway A4 is the main axis connecting the city with the east and the west of the country, to cities such as Milan, Turin, Venice and Trieste. Bergamo railway station is connected to Milan, Lecco, Cremona, Treviglio, Brescia and Monza with regional trains operated by Trenord. The city is also served by two daily Frecciargento services to Rome operated
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In which English county could you visit the 'Museum of Witchcraft', the 'Barbara Hepworth Museum' and the 'King Edward Mining Museum'?
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Barbara Hepworth Museum Barbara Hepworth Museum The Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden in St Ives, Cornwall preserves the 20th-century sculptor Barbara Hepworth's studio and garden much as they were when she lived and worked there. She purchased the site in 1949 and lived and worked there for 26 years until her death in a fire on the premises in 1975. The studio, known as Trewyn Studio, was purchased by Barbara Hepworth in 1949, and is typical of the stone-built houses in St Ives. Her living room is furnished as she left it, while the workshop remains full of her tools and equipment,
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Barbara Hepworth Museum Forms. A set of photographs in the museum shows the progress of this project. Wood carving was done in an upstairs room, and the bronze statues she started casting in 1956 had their origins in the plaster prototypes she worked on in the upper of the two outside studios. She was helped in the creation of the garden by her friend, the South African-born composer Priaulx Rainier. Barbara Hepworth died in a fire at this site in 1975, when she was aged 72. The family passed the museum to the Tate gallery in 1980 and they still manage it. Barbara
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Making his debut for Newcastle United in 1994, who was the first Belgian to play in the Premier League?
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1994–95 in English football A second Romanian World Cup star, defender Dan Petrescu, joins a Premier League club. Petrescu, 27, signs for Sheffield Wednesday in a £1.3 million deal. 10 August 1994 – Newcastle United pay a club record £2.65 million for Belgium and Anderlecht defender Philippe Albert. 11 August 1994 – After more than 13 years at Liverpool, goalkeeper Bruce Grobbelaar signs for Southampton on a free transfer. 12 August 1994 – Chelsea sign midfielder David Rocastle from Manchester City for £1.25 million. A tribunal orders Sheffield Wednesday to pay £1 million for Port Vale midfielder Ian Taylor. 20 August 1994 – 24
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Newcastle Zone Premier League Newcastle Zone Premier League The Newcastle Zone Premier League, Zone Premier League or just ZPL is an Australian football (soccer) league in the North of New South Wales. It is the third tier of football in the Northern New South Wales Football association. The competition is made up of 10 teams who play each other twice, home and away. The players in the league are mostly amateurs. 2015 will see 3 teams promoted into the Northern NSW State League Division 1 from ZPL as a result of league restructuring. These teams are Cooks Hill United FC, Kahibah FC and Wallsend
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In which Dickens novel do we find the sanctimonious architect and surveyor named 'Seth Pecksniff'?
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Martin Chuzzlewit the author to portray the United States (which he had visited in 1842) satirically as a near wilderness with pockets of civilisation filled with deceptive and self-promoting hucksters. The main theme of the novel, according to a preface by Dickens, is selfishness, portrayed in a satirical fashion using all the members of the Chuzzlewit family. The novel is also notable for two of Dickens' great villains, Seth Pecksniff and Jonas Chuzzlewit. It is dedicated to Angela Georgina Burdett-Coutts, a friend of Dickens. Martin Chuzzlewit has been raised by his grandfather and namesake. Years before, Martin senior took the precaution of
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What We Do Is Secret (novel) What We Do Is Secret (novel) What We Do Is Secret is a novel by Thorn Kief Hillsbery, published by Villard in 2005. "What We Do Is Secret" takes place in Los Angeles in 1981, six months after the death of Darby Crash (lead singer of the Germs). It is narrated by a gay street kid named Rockets Redglare, who knew Darby personally. All the action occurs over the course of 24 hours, on Rockets' 13th birthday. Rockets was ten years old when he first met Darby Crash, lead singer of LA punk band the Germs. He and Darby had
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Which British scientist discovered and studied hydrogen, was the first to measure Newton's gravitational constant, and calculated the mass and mean density of the Earth?
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Earth mass the Earth, Hutton was able to set some values to Jérôme Lalande's planetary tables, which had previously only been able to express the densities of the major solar system objects in relative terms. The Henry Cavendish (1798) was the first to attempt to measure the gravitational attraction between two bodies directly in the laboratory. Earth's mass could be then found by combining two equations; Newton's second law, and Newton's law of universal gravitation. In modern notation, the mass of the Earth is derived from the gravitational constant and the mean Earth radius by Where "little g": Cavendish found a mean
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Gravitational constant constant of proportionality, , is the gravitational constant. Colloquially, the gravitational constant is also called "Big G", for disambiguation with "small g" (), which is the local gravitational field of Earth (equivalent to the free-fall acceleration). The two quantities are related by (where is the mass of the Earth and is the radius of the Earth). In the general theory of relativity, the Einstein field equations, Newton's constant appears in the proportionality between the spacetime curvature and the energy density component of the stress–energy tensor. The scaled gravitational constant (depending on the choice of definition of the stress–energy tensor it
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In which English county could you visit the 'Fox Talbot Museum', the 'Museum of Computing', and the 'Kennet and Avon Canal Museum'?
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Kennet & Avon Canal Museum Kennet & Avon Canal Museum The Kennet & Avon Canal Museum in Devizes, Wiltshire, England has a range of exhibits about the conception, design, usage and eventual commercial decline of the Kennet and Avon Canal, as well as its subsequent restoration. The museum is located in an old bonded warehouse at Devizes Wharf, off Couch Lane, within easy walking distance of the centre of Devizes and the Caen Hill Flight of 29 locks. The building was at one time used to store wine brought up the canal after being imported through Bristol Harbour. The museum is operated by the Kennet
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Kennet and Avon Canal the towpath arches in the road bridges over the canal. From 1829 until 1843 the flight, which includes the narrowest lock on the canal, Lock 41, was illuminated by gas lights. At the top of the flight is Devizes Wharf, home to the Kennet & Avon Canal Museum, which has a range of exhibits on the conception, design, usage, and eventual commercial decline of the Kennet and Avon Canal, as well as its subsequent restoration. It is operated by the Kennet and Avon Canal Trust, which has its headquarters and a shop within the Canal Centre. The Wharf Theatre is
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Which of Puccini's operas was left unfinished at his death and later completed by Franco Alfano?
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Franco Alfano being more in keeping with Puccini's evolving technique. See also List of operas by Franco Alfano. Operas Other compositions Notes Franco Alfano Franco Alfano (8 March 1875 in Posillipo, Naples – 27 October 1954 in Sanremo) was an Italian composer and pianist, best known today for his opera "Risurrezione" (1904) and above all for having completed Puccini's opera "Turandot" in 1926. He had considerable success with several of his own works during his lifetime. Alfano was born in Posillipo, Naples. He attended piano lessons given privately by Alessandro Longo, and harmony and composition respectively under Camillo de Nardis (1857–1951) and
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Unfinished creative work missing music had to be provided by Franco Alfano for the premiere in 1926. Recently, Luciano Berio composed an alternative ending. Alban Berg had only finished the first two acts of his opera "Lulu" at the time of his death in 1935. Due to objections from his widow it was not until 1979 that a full version was performed, with music for the final act devised by Friedrich Cerha using Berg's sketches. Other musical works which are unfinished but performable, are simply given in their incomplete state. Schubert's symphony is the most famous, but Anton Bruckner's Ninth Symphony is performed
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Which South African author was the first person to win the Booker Prize twice with his novel 'Disgrace'?
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2012 Man Booker Prize bookmakers had Self at slightly better odds than Mantel, with the others somewhat behind. On 16 October, shortly after 21:40, jury chair Peter Stothard announced that the winner of the 2012 Man Booker Prize was Hilary Mantel for her "Bring Up the Bodies". By winning, Mantel became the first woman to win the Booker Prize twice, as well as the first British author to do so (South African J. M. Coetzee and Australian Peter Carey have won the award twice each). Mantel joked that "[y]ou wait 20 years for a Booker Prize; two come along at once". She added: "I
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Lost Man Booker Prize award of the prize was announced by Antonia Fraser and accepted by Farrell's brother Richard. If "Troubles" had won the Man Booker Prize in 1970 Farrell would have been the first author to win it twice, as he won it in 1973 for "The Siege of Krishnapur". Farrell's literary agent claimed Farrell would have been "thrilled" to have won the prize. Lost Man Booker Prize The Lost Man Booker Prize was a special edition of the Man Booker Prize awarded by a public vote in 2010 to a novel from 1970 as the books published in 1970 were not eligible
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Which fairytale character was the subject of operas by both Rossini and Massenet?
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Gioachino Rossini Gioachino Rossini Gioachino Antonio Rossini (; 29 February 1792 – 13 November 1868) was an Italian composer who wrote 39 operas as well as some sacred music, songs, chamber music, and piano pieces. He was a precocious composer of operas, and he made his debut at age 18 with "La cambiale di matrimonio". His best-known operas include the Italian comedies "The Barber of Seville" ("Il barbiere di Siviglia"), "The Italian Girl in Algiers" ("L'italiana in Algeri"), and "Cinderella" ("La Cenerentola"). He also wrote a string of serious operas in Italian, including works such as "Tancredi", "Otello", and "Semiramide". "The Thieving
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Massenet Festival brought revivals of "Panurge", and "Le Cid". In 2003 the 7th Festival included "Sapho", conducted by Laurent Campellone. Over the years, the following Massenet operas have been presented: Festival performances before 1995 were released on audio CD (on the label Koch-Schwann) and others have followed, such as "Thérèse" from 2012 (on Ediciones Singulares). Notes Massenet Festival Massenet Festival ("Festival Massenet") is a biennale festival of music by French composer, Jules Massenet held in Saint-Étienne, France, close to the area where the composer was born. The first Massenet Festival took place in November 1990 when the opera "Cléopâtre" and the oratorio
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Polaris is the brightest star in which constellation?
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Polaris Polaris has long been important for the cosmic distance ladder because, prior to Gaia, it was the only Cepheid variable for which direct distance data existed, which had a ripple effect on distance measurements that use this "ruler". Polaris in stellar catalogues and atlases Polaris Polaris, designated Alpha Ursae Minoris ( Ursae Minoris, abbreviated Alpha UMi, UMi), commonly the North Star or Pole Star, is the brightest star in the constellation of Ursa Minor. It is very close to the north celestial pole, making it the current northern pole star. The revised Hipparcos parallax gives a distance to Polaris of
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Vela (constellation) a cluster of several hundred young stars that power an HII region. The star-forming region lies in Clump 6 in the Vela Molecular Ridge Cloud C. Vela (constellation) Vela is a constellation in the southern sky. Its name is Latin for the sails of a ship, and it was originally part of a larger constellation, the ship "Argo Navis", which was later divided into three parts, the others being Carina and Puppis. With an apparent magnitude of 1.8, its brightest star is the hot blue multiple star Gamma Velorum, one component of which is the brightest Wolf-Rayet star in the
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Who was appointed the first permanent President of the European Council in November 2009?
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President of the European Council also led to their rejection. On 19 November 2009, Herman Van Rompuy, at that time Prime Minister of Belgium, was appointed the first full-time President of the European Council. The formal decision on the appointment was made after the Treaty of Lisbon came into force on 1 December 2009. The British Prime Minister, Gordon Brown, said that he had unanimous backing from the 27 EU leaders at the summit in Brussels on the evening of 19 November 2009. Brown praised Van Rompuy as "a consensus builder" who had "brought a period of political stability to his country after months of
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President of the European Council announced it was taking a "backrow seat" with regards to both the European Council president as well as the High Representative, thus fuelling hopes for a more comunitarian character in both the council and foreign policy. Formal negotiations on the salary and privileges of the permanent presidency began in April 2008 as part of the draft of the 2009 EU budget. The outcome was that the President should enjoy the same conditions as the President of the Commission, with a basic salary of 138% of the highest civil service grade: that would be €24,874.62 per month (not including family and
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Which river forms much of the boundary between Norfolk and Suffolk?
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River Waveney River Waveney The Waveney is a river which forms the boundary between Suffolk and Norfolk, England, for much of its length within the Broads. The source of the River Waveney is a ditch on the east side of the B1113 road between the villages of Redgrave, Suffolk and South Lopham, Norfolk. The ditch on the other side of the road is the source of the River Little Ouse which continues the county boundary and, via the Great Ouse, reaches the sea at King's Lynn. It is thus claimed that during periods of heavy rainfall Norfolk can be considered to be
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Norfolk and Suffolk Joint Railway North at East Dereham on the Mid-Norfolk Railway. Norfolk and Suffolk Joint Railway The Norfolk and Suffolk Joint Railway (NSJR) was a British joint railway company. The NSJR was owned by the Great Eastern Railway (GER) and the Midland and Great Northern Joint Railway (MGNJ) and consisted of two distinct sections: a line between North Walsham and Cromer via Mundesley, and a coastal section running from Gorleston to Lowestoft. Neither has survived apart from a stretch just south of Cromer which forms part of today’s Bittern Line. Whilst the GER was a constituent company of the London and North Eastern
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Who was the semi-legendary Anglo-Saxon ruler of Kent of the 5th century, who along with his brother Horsa, was hired by the British warlord Vortigern to fight against the Picts?
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Vortigern a few years later, after the death of Vortimer. The stories preserved in the "Historia Brittonum" reveal an attempt by one or more anonymous British scholars to provide more detail to this story, while struggling to accommodate the facts of the British tradition. This is important, as it indicates that near that time there were one or more Welsh kings who traced their genealogy back to Vortigern. The "Anglo-Saxon Chronicle" provides dates and locations of four battles which Hengest and his brother Horsa fought against the British in the county of Kent. Vortigern is said to have been the commander
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The Woman Who Was Poor The Woman Who Was Poor The Woman Who Was Poor () is an 1897 novel by the French writer Léon Bloy. It follows a woman, Clotilde, who becomes involved with the Paris art and literary scene in the 1880s. It was Bloy's second novel. An English translation by I. J. Collins was published in 1939. Ernest Boyd of the "Saturday Review" wrote in 1939 about the English-language edition: The translator duly apologizes for his squeamishness, although none of our current exponents of the "Anglo-Saxon" monosyllables would have been deterred by Bloy, even if disgusted by his deliberate and unnecessary blasphemies.
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Which river forms much of the boundary between Devon and Cornwall?
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Northcott, Devon Northcott, Devon Northcott is a small civil parish in the far west of Devon, England. It lies about seven miles south of the town of Holsworthy and forms part of the local government district of Torridge. It is bordered on the north by the parish of Luffincott and on the east and south by the parish of St Giles on the Heath. Its western border follows the River Tamar which forms the county boundary with Cornwall. In 2001 its population was 26, down from 60 in 1901. Whilst it is administered as a separate parish in Devon, for ecclesiastical purposes
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Devon and Cornwall Police and Cornwall Constabulary crest. Devon and Cornwall Police stopped using the 'jam sandwich' police car markings between 2000 and 2005 when battenberg markings came into favour. Between 1856 and 1947 police in Devon and Cornwall came under 26 different forces, all using different names. They were gradually absorbed into two of the existing forces called Devon and Exeter Constabulary and Cornwall County Constabulary, except Plymouth City Police which remained separate. In 1967 the three remaining forces were amalgamated into one called Devon & Cornwall Constabulary or Devon & Cornwall Police The Police Roll of Honour Trust lists and commemorates all
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In which Spanish city was Pablo Picasso born?
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Pablo Picasso accomplishments, and became one of the best-known figures in 20th-century art. Picasso was baptized Pablo Diego José Francisco de Paula Juan Nepomuceno María de los Remedios Cipriano de la Santísima Trinidad Ruiz y Picasso, a series of names honouring various saints and relatives. "Ruiz y Picasso" were included for his father and mother, respectively, as per Spanish law. Born in the city of Málaga in the Andalusian region of Spain, he was the first child of Don José Ruiz y Blasco (1838–1913) and María Picasso y López. His mother was of one quarter Italian descent, from the territory of Genoa.
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Pablo Picasso Pablo Picasso Pablo Ruiz Picasso (; ; 25 October 1881 – 8 April 1973) was a Spanish painter, sculptor, printmaker, ceramicist, stage designer, poet and playwright who spent most of his adult life in France. Regarded as one of the most influential artists of the 20th century, he is known for co-founding the Cubist movement, the invention of constructed sculpture, the co-invention of collage, and for the wide variety of styles that he helped develop and explore. Among his most famous works are the proto-Cubist "Les Demoiselles d'Avignon" (1907), and "Guernica" (1937), a dramatic portrayal of the bombing of Guernica
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Which Scottish football team plays its home games at Tynecastle?
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Tynecastle Park Tynecastle Park Tynecastle Park is a football stadium situated in the Gorgie area of Edinburgh, which is the home ground of Scottish Professional Football League club Heart of Midlothian ("Hearts"). It has also hosted Scotland international matches, and been used as a neutral venue for Scottish Cup and Scottish League Cup semi-finals. Tynecastle has a seating capacity of , which makes it the sixth-largest football stadium in Scotland. Hearts have played at the present site of Tynecastle since 1886. After Hearts was formed in 1874, the club played at sites in the Meadows, Powburn and Powderhall. Hearts first moved to
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Tynecastle Park least box-office potential and was often played outside Glasgow. After the Second World War, however, the Scottish Football Association favoured playing all home matches at Hampden Park, unless exceptional circumstances prevented Scotland playing there. More recently, Tynecastle has become the home of the Scotland women's national football team. Tynecastle has been used as a neutral venue for domestic cup semi-finals on numerous occasions, most frequently when these games involve teams from the east or north-east of Scotland (such as Aberdeen, Dundee United or Hibernian). At one stage during the 1920s, Tynecastle hosted a Scottish Cup semi-final in four consecutive years.
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Nadia Comaneci made her name in which sport?
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Nadia Comăneci was once referred to as the "Place des Vainqueurs," was renamed "Place Nadia Comaneci" in her honour. Comăneci is a well-known figure in the world of gymnastics; she serves as the honorary president of the Romanian Gymnastics Federation, the honorary president of the Romanian Olympic Committee, the sports ambassador of Romania, and as a member of the International Gymnastics Federation Foundation. She and Conner own the Bart Conner Gymnastics Academy, the Perfect 10 Production Company, and several sports equipment shops, and are the editors of "International Gymnast Magazine". She is also still involved with the Olympic Games. During the 2004
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Nadia Khan Nadia Khan Nadia Khan (born on 22 May 1979) is a Pakistani Television actress, presenter and Producer. She is best known for hosting "The Nadia Khan Show", a morning TV programme, and for OutStyle, her YouTube channel. Nadia Khan was born in Quetta, Balochistan, to an ethnic Pathan family which moved to Rawalpindi, Punjab while she was young. Khan began her career in Rawalpindi, Punjab. Khan made her acting debut in 1996 on the show titled "Pal Do Pal" which was written by Haseena Moin. She received recognition for "Bandhan" (1997), for which she won "PTV Best Actress Award" In
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Which 'Dr. Who' actor came between Patrick Troughton and Tom Baker?
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Doctor Who: Destiny of the Doctors as some countries in Europe, and found modest acclaim from some magazines, including the now defunct "PC Planet". The game featured extensive, newly recorded audio dialogue by Tom Baker, Peter Davison, Colin Baker, Sylvester McCoy and Nicholas Courtney. William Hartnell and Patrick Troughton were represented by a voice actor impersonating their portrayals of the First and Second Doctors. The substitute Hartnell and Troughton clips were laced with artificial grain to simulate vintage recordings. Jon Pertwee originally agreed to appear in the game but died before recording could take place; by agreement with his widow, Ingeborg Pertwee, he was represented in
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Patrick Troughton Patrick Troughton Patrick George Troughton (, 25 March 1920 – 28 March 1987) was an English actor. Classically trained, he played the second incarnation of the Doctor in the long-running British science-fiction television series "Doctor Who", which he played from 1966 to 1969; he reprised the role in 1973, 1983 and 1985. He appeared in several fantasy, science fiction and horror films. Troughton was born on 25 March 1920 in Mill Hill, Middlesex, England, to Alec George Troughton (1887–1953), a solicitor, and Dorothy Evelyn Offord (1886–1979), who married in 1914 in Edmonton. Patrick had an elder brother, Alec Robert (1915–1994),
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Which Frenchman composed the 'Symphonie Fantastique'?
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Symphonie fantastique Symphonie fantastique Leonard Bernstein described the symphony as the first musical expedition into psychedelia because of its hallucinatory and dream-like nature, and because history suggests Berlioz composed at least a portion of it under the influence of opium. According to Bernstein, "Berlioz tells it like it is. You take a trip, you wind up screaming at your own funeral." In 1831, Berlioz wrote a lesser-known sequel to the work, "Lélio", for actor, orchestra and chorus. "Symphonie fantastique" is a piece of program music that tells the story of an artist gifted with a lively imagination who has poisoned himself with
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Symphonie fantastique the "idée fixe" in a solo clarinet, as though representing the last conscious thought of the soon-to-be-executed man. This movement can be divided into sections according to tempo changes: </score> There are a host of effects, including eerie "col legno" in the strings suggesting dancing skeletons– the bubbling of the witches' cauldron to the blasts of wind. The climactic finale combines the somber Dies Irae melody with the wild fugue of the "Ronde du Sabbat". Symphonie fantastique Leonard Bernstein described the symphony as the first musical expedition into psychedelia because of its hallucinatory and dream-like nature, and because history suggests
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Which country is served by Keflavik International Airport?
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Naval Air Station Keflavik Naval Air Station Keflavik Naval Air Station Keflavik (NASKEF) is a U.S. Navy base at Keflavík International Airport, Iceland. It is located on the Reykjanes peninsula on the south-west portion of the island. Built during World War II by the United States Army as part of its mission to maintain the defense of Iceland and secure northern Atlantic air routes, it served to ferry personnel, equipment, and supplies to Europe. Intended as a temporary wartime base under an agreement with Iceland and the British, US forces withdrew by 1947, but returned in 1951 as the Iceland Defense Force, now operating
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Tampa International Airport Top 3 airports in the country by Condé Nast. Tampa International Airport Tampa International Airport is an international airport six miles () west of Downtown Tampa, in Hillsborough County, Florida, United States. The airport is publicly owned by Hillsborough County Aviation Authority (HCAA). It has been praised for its architecture and "Landside/Airside" design of a central terminal (landside) connected by people movers to four satellite air terminals and gates (airsides), a pioneering concept when designed in the late 1960s. The airport was called Drew Field Municipal Airport until 1952. The airport is served by over twenty major air carrier airlines,
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Who was the last Australian to win the Men's Singles at Wimbledon?
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1999 Wimbledon Championships – Men's Singles day later to Agassi, who in addition to his run to the Wimbledon Final, had recently won the 1999 French Open. This tournament is also notable as being the last Grand Slam in which former World No. 1 Boris Becker would compete and the first Wimbledon appearances for future champions Lleyton Hewitt and Roger Federer. Pete Sampras (Champion) 1999 Wimbledon Championships – Men's Singles Pete Sampras successfully defended his title, defeating Andre Agassi in the final, 6–3, 6–4, 7–5 to win the Gentlemen's Singles tennis title at the 1999 Wimbledon Championships. With this win, his sixth at Wimbledon, Sampras broke
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2006 Wimbledon Championships – Women's Singles 2006 Wimbledon Championships – Women's Singles Venus Williams was the defending champion, but lost in the third round to Jelena Janković. With Serena Williams not competing due to a knee injury, it marked the first Wimbledon women's final since 1999 not to feature either of the Williams sisters. Amélie Mauresmo defeated Justine Henin-Hardenne in the final, 2–6, 6–3, 6–4 to win the Ladies' Singles tennis title at the 2006 Wimbledon Championships. It was her first (and only) Wimbledon title and her second and last Grand Slam title, having won the Australian Open earlier in the year. Mauresmo also became the
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In Rudyard Kipling's story, what was 'Rikki Tikki Tavi'?
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Rikki-Tikki-Tavi Kldiashvili directed a live action feature film entitled "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" four years later. Rikki-Tikki-Tavi "Rikki-Tikki-Tavi" is a short story in the 1894 anthology "The Jungle Book" by Rudyard Kipling about the adventures of a valiant young mongoose. It has often been anthologized and has been published several times as a short book. The story follows the experiences of a mongoose named Rikki-Tikki-Tavi (after his chattering vocalizations) after he becomes the pet of a British family residing in India as protection against cobras. He becomes friendly with some of the other creatures inhabiting the garden, and is warned of the cobras Nag
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Rikki-Tikki-Tavi Nagaina recovers her egg, but is pursued by Rikki away from the house to the cobra's underground nest where an unseen final battle takes place. Rikki emerges triumphant from the hole declaring Nagaina dead. His subsequent role is to protect the family by keeping the garden free from any future intrusion of snakes. Director Alexandra Snezhko-Blotskaya shot an animated short film of the story entitled "Рикки-Тикки-Тави" (Rikki-Tikki-Tavi) in 1965 in the Soviet Union at the film studio Soyuzmultfilm. Ten years later, Chuck Jones adapted it for a half hour television special in the United States, and Aleksandr Zguridi and Nana
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Who played the title role in the 1938 film 'The Adventures Of Robin Hood'?
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The Adventures of Robin Hood The Adventures of Robin Hood The Adventures of Robin Hood is a 1938 American Technicolor swashbuckler film from Warner Bros., produced by Hal B. Wallis and Henry Blanke, directed by Michael Curtiz and William Keighley, that stars Errol Flynn, Olivia de Havilland, Basil Rathbone, and Claude Rains. Written by Norman Reilly Raine and Seton I. Miller, the film concerns a Saxon knight who, in King Richard's absence in the Holy Land during the Crusades, fights back as the outlaw leader of a rebel guerrilla band against Prince John and the Norman lords oppressing the Saxon commoners. "The Adventures of Robin
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The Adventures of Robin Hood (TV series) Maid Marian with Nigel Green as Little John, Jack Gwillim as Archbishop Hubert Walter, and Richard Pasco as Edward, Earl of Newark. Oliver Reed also had a small role. It was filmed in colour and in a widescreen process referred to as "Megascope" on the opening titles. The film itself was a retelling of how Robin first met Marion. The Adventures of Robin Hood (TV series) The Adventures of Robin Hood is a British television series comprising 143 half-hour, black and white episodes broadcast weekly between 1955 and 1959 on ITV. It starred Richard Greene as the outlaw Robin Hood,
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In the Bible, who bore Abraham a son called Ishmael?
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Women in the Bible Ishmael was 13, Abraham received the covenant practice of circumcision, and circumcised every male of his household. Later "Sarah became pregnant and bore a son to Abraham in his old age, at the very time God had promised him. Abraham gave the name Isaac to the son Sarah bore him. When his son Isaac was eight days old, Abraham circumcised him, as God had commanded him. Abraham was a hundred years old when his son Isaac was born to him" (Genesis 21:1-5). Hagar and Ishmael are sent away again and this time they do not return. Frymer-Kensky says "This story
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Ishmael in Islam historiographic literature incorporates the Biblical narrative in which a ram is provided which is slaughtered instead of Ishmael. The actions of Ishmael in this narrative have led him to become a prominent model of hospitality and obedience. This story in the Quran is unique when compared to that in the Bible because Abraham talks with his son, whichever it is believed to be, and the son is thus aware of the plan to become a sacrifice and approves of it. As noted above, in some versions, Ishmael makes sure in different ways that neither he nor his father hesitate in
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Appointed by the Continental Congress in 1775, who was the first US Postmaster General?
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United States Postmaster General United States Postmaster General The Postmaster General of the United States is the chief executive officer of the United States Postal Service; Megan Brennan is the current Postmaster General. Appointed members of the Board of Governors of the United States Postal Service select the Postmaster General and Deputy Postmaster General, who then join the Board. The office, in one form or another, is older than both the United States Constitution and the United States Declaration of Independence. Benjamin Franklin was appointed by the Continental Congress as the first Postmaster General in 1775, serving just over 15 months. Until 1971, the
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Second Continental Congress Battles of Lexington and Concord, and the Congress was called upon to take charge of the war effort. For the first few months of the war, the Patriots carried on their struggle in an ad-hoc and uncoordinated manner. They had seized arsenals, driven out royal officials, and besieged the British army in the city of Boston. On June 14, 1775, the Congress voted to create the Continental Army out of the militia units around Boston and appointed George Washington of Virginia as commanding general. On July 6, 1775, Congress approved a Declaration of Causes outlining the rationale and necessity for
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Which of Marilyn Monroe's husband's is mentioned by name in the song 'Mrs. Robinson'?
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Mrs. Robinson anti-gay principles of Peter Robinson. Mrs. Robinson "Mrs. Robinson" is a song by American music duo Simon & Garfunkel from their fourth studio album, "Bookends" (1968). Produced by the duo and Roy Halee, it is famous for its inclusion in the 1967 film "The Graduate". The song was written by Paul Simon, who pitched it to director Mike Nichols alongside Art Garfunkel after Nichols rejected two other songs intended for the film. The song contains a famous reference to baseball star Joe DiMaggio. "Mrs. Robinson" became the duo's second chart-topper, hitting number one on the "Billboard" Hot 100, and peaking
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Marilyn Monroe (Nicki Minaj song) Marilyn Monroe (Nicki Minaj song) "Marilyn Monroe" is a song by American rapper and singer Nicki Minaj. The song was written by Minaj, Daniel James, Leah Haywood, Ross Golan and J.R. Rotem, while production was handled by J.R. Rotem and Dreamlab. Musically, "Marilyn Monroe" is an introspective mid-tempo ballad that contains an upbeat piano, synth beats, and features influences of bubblegum pop. Lyrically, the song alludes to oneself questioning the status of their relationship. The song makes frequent references to pop icon Marilyn Monroe, with many of her quotes woven into the song. "Marilyn Monroe" was generally well received by
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What does a 'Galanthophile' collect?
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Galanthophile Galanthophile A galanthophile is an enthusiastic collector of snowdrops ("Galanthus" species and cultivars). The term galanthophile was probably invented by the noted British plantsman and garden writer E. A. Bowles (1865–1954) in a letter to his friend Oliver Wyatt, another keen collector of bulbs, whom he addressed as "Dear Galanthophil". Wyatt may have been the first person to whom the term was applied but he was by no means the first galanthophile; as well as Bowles himself there had been keen collectors of snowdrops since at least the mid 19th century. Many galanthophiles are commemorated in the names of snowdrop
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What Kate Does week." VanDerWerff of the "LA Times", Ryan of the "Chicago Tribune", Sepinwall of "The Star-Ledger", Jensen of "Entertainment Weekly" and Mark Medley of the "National Post" also found the episode to contain humorous lines. This episode was watched by 11 million American viewers and 1.57 million Canadian viewers. What Kate Does "What Kate Does" is the 106th television episode of the American Broadcasting Company's "Lost" and third episode of the sixth season. It was written by executive producers Edward Kitsis and Adam Horowitz and directed in September 2009 by Paul Edwards. "What Kate Does" was first aired February 9, 2010,
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Who led the expedition which, in 1958, was the first to traverse Antarctica (with tractors)?
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History of Antarctica Station in 1956 by an expedition from the Royal Society. Sir Vivian Fuchs headed the Commonwealth Trans-Antarctic Expedition, which completed the first overland crossing of Antarctica in 1958. In Japan, the Japan Maritime Safety Agency offered ice breaker Sōya as the South Pole observation ship and Showa Station was built as the first Japanese observation base on Antarctica. France contributed with Dumont d'Urville Station and Charcot Station in Adélie Land. The ship "Commandant Charcot" of the French Navy spent nine months of 1949/50 at the coast of Adelie Land, performing ionospheric soundings. The US erected the Amundsen–Scott South Pole Station
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Traverse Mountains (Antarctica) Traverse Mountains (Antarctica) The Traverse Mountains of Antarctica are a group of almost ice-free mountains, rising to about , and including McHugo Peak, Mount Noel, Mount Allan and Mount Eissinger, between Eureka Glacier and Riley Glacier, east of Warren Ice Piedmont, in western Palmer Land. These mountains were first photographed from the air on November 23, 1935, by Lincoln Ellsworth and were mapped from these photographs by W.L.G. Joerg. They were first surveyed in 1936 by the British Graham Land Expedition (BGLE) under John Rymill and resurveyed in 1948 by the Falklands Islands Dependencies Survey. The name was first used
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His older brother is a former MP. His father a former MEP. His sister Rachel is a journalist. Who is the Conservative MP for Orpington, first elected at the 2010 General Election?
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Rachel Johnson Rachel Johnson Rachel Sabiha Johnson (born 3 September 1965) is a British editor, journalist, television presenter, and author based in London. Johnson has appeared frequently on panels, including Question Time and Sky News's "the Pledge""." In January 2018, Johnson participated in the twenty-first series of "Celebrity Big Brother". She was evicted second. Johnson is the daughter of former Conservative MEP Stanley Johnson and artist Charlotte Johnson Wahl ("née" Fawcett). She is the younger sister of Boris Johnson, former Secretary of State for Foreign and Commonwealth Affairs, Conservative MP for Uxbridge and South Ruislip; and the elder sister of Jo Johnson,
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A Little Frog Is looking for His Father no a father. Then The Little Frog says to The Little Grasshopper, "Do not cry. I'll be Your Dad..." A Little Frog Is looking for His Father A Little Frog Is looking for His Father () is The 1964 Soviet Russian Stop-motion Animation Film by Roman Kachanov. This Film produced by Soyuzmultfilm studio. The Little Frog looking for, but can not find a dad, who can protect him and play with him. He meets a various animals and asks them to become his dad. All these animals are larger than The Little Frog. An animals do not want to become
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Born in Lima in 1954, what is the profession of Mario Testino?
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Mario Testino Testino opened his first non-profit association in Barranco, Lima. Museo Mario Testino was established to act as a dynamic platform for Peruvian art through the cultivation and promotion of culture and heritage. Testino restored a 13,000 sq. ft. mansion built in 1898, which is home to a permanent exhibition of his work alongside a temporary exhibition space for Peruvian and international artists. Mario Testino Mario Eduardo Testino Silva OBE (born 30 October 1954) is a Peruvian fashion and portrait photographer. His work has featured internationally in magazines such as "Vogue, V Magazine," "Vanity Fair" and "GQ." He has also created
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Mario Testino held there. Over the next four years the exhibition toured globally. Testino's personal art collection has been the subject of two exhibitions. The first, "Somos Libres" in 2013 was at MATE - Museo Mario Testino in Lima, Peru. The second installation in 2014, "Somos Libres II" took place at the Pinacoteca Giovanni e Marella Agnelli in Turin, Italy. His relationship with fine art developed through frequent visits to galleries and artists studios, and he has collaborated to create works with artists such as Keith Haring, Vik Muniz, John Currin and Julian Schnabel. Testino was presented with an honorary OBE on
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Tillakaratne Dilshan scored the most runs (500) in the 2011 Cricket World Cup. What nationality is he?
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Tillakaratne Dilshan he had in test cricket and Sri Lankans who are engaged outside the country must know their limits. Bold ones are World Records. Dilshan has 16 Test centuries, 22 One-Day International centuries, and 1 Twenty20 International century. He is the first cricketer in the history to score centuries in all formats as a captain. He is the second Sri Lankan and fifth overall to achieve international centuries in all forms of the game. Tillakaratne Dilshan Tillakaratne Mudiyanselage Dilshan (; born Tuwan Mohammad Dilshan on 14 October 1976) is a former Sri Lankan cricketer and a former captain of the Sri
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Tillakaratne Dilshan the Indian Premier League 2009 tournament. His innovative stroke play is acknowledged by many commentators and pundits thereby earning the recognition of being known as one of the most aggressive batsmen of all time. Apart from his Dilscoop, Dilshan is a prolific player of width possessing the ability to hit nearly any delivery pitched outside the off-stump for runs, and has perfected a lethal cover drive against pace bowlers. Dilshan was the top run scorer in the 2011 Cricket World Cup. He scored 500 runs from nine One Day international innings with the best score of 144 runs against Zimbabwe.
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