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What is the last book of the Old Testament of The Bible?
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Books of the Bible: Old Testament Home | Meet The Master | Bible Study | Prayer Closet | Dreams | Daily Devotionals | Spiritual Q&A | Our Ministry The Books of the Bible: The Old Testament is the collection of books comprising the sacred scripture of the Hebrews and recording their history as the chosen people; the first half of the Christian Bible. After you review a short synopsis of each book, take a look at some INSIGHTS TO SCRIPTURE so you can more than "know" - you will start to "grow". Genesis "Beginnings." Takes us from creation through the establishment of the covenant with Abraham, and ends with the death of Joseph in Egypt. What's the first indication that God would provide a solution to the sin problem? Read Messiah to find out. How did Abraham negotiate for Sodom and Gomorrah? Read Abraham-Master Negotiator to find out. Is Evolution really true? Read Evolution Revolution to find out. Exodus The main story is the deliverance of Israel from the bondage of Egypt, the Ten Commandments, and the establishment of the Tabernacle. Leviticus The rules of the law relating to every day life lived out in holiness before God. A key word is "holy" which appears more than 80 times. Does the Bible recommend New Year's resolutions? See Not Your Typical New Year's Resolutions Numbers Wanderings in the wilderness: the Israelites travel from Mount Sinai to the River Jordan. Contains the famous story of the twelve spies sent into the land of Canaan. (Chapter 13) Waiting on God? Character counts! See Character Study: Moses - Humility Deuteronomy Deuteronomy is the "second reading" of the law by Moses as a reminder to the people of their special covenant with God in preparation of entering the Promised Land. Note: The first five books of the Bible are called the Pentateuch, meaning "five scrolls". Because of their unity, they are more like five sections of one book and can be viewed as a whole. Top Joshua Joshua takes over leadership of the people; they enter the land of Canaan and begin to take possession of their inheritance. Contains the fall of Jericho and the beautiful story of Rahab the prostitute who becomes part of the lineage of Christ. (Chapter 2) What you speak matters. Read more in What Did You Say? Judges The time in which Israel is ruled by Judges. There is a constant cycle of disobedience to God, oppression by an enemy, a turning back to God and then deliverance. Famous last line of the book is "In those days there was no king in Israel; everyone did what was right in his own eyes." (Note: Kind of reminds you of today doesn't it?) How does your courage compare? See in Deborah - God's Iron Lady Should we test God? Read more in Gideon - Testing God Ruth Set during the time of Judges, Ruth exemplifies loyalty and courage in contrast to the nation's constant rebellion. Only four chapters long but power packed and still a best loved book. Boaz is seen as a type of Christ in this book as the "Kinsman redeemer." Famous line: "For wherever you go, I will go: and wherever you lodge, I will lodge; your people shall be my people, and your God, my God." If you long for God's restoration read Call Me "Mara" 1 Samuel Beginning with Hannah's cry for a son and the resulting birth of Samuel, this book tells the story of the beginning of the era of kings over Israel. Saul is established as the first king but is rejected through disobedience and David begins to ascend. The story of David and Goliath is in Chapter 17. The book ends with the death of Saul. Read the story of Hannah, an ordinary woman living in extraordinary times: Great Prayers of the Bible - Hannah . What difference in character made all the difference for these two kings? Character Study: Saul & David . 2 Samuel Ascendance of David to the throne of Israel and the 40 years of his reign. David restores the Ark back to Jerusalem, subdues his en
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Which race horse won the Cheltenham Gold Cup in 1989?
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Desert Orchid 1989 Cheltenham Gold Cup - YouTube Desert Orchid 1989 Cheltenham Gold Cup Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Sep 10, 2008 Desert Orchid 1989 Cheltenham Gold Cup Category
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‘Well, nobody’s perfect’ is the last line of which 1959 film?
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Some Like It Hot (1959) - Quotes - IMDb Some Like It Hot (1959) Showing all 69 items [last lines] Jerry : Oh no you don't! Osgood, I'm gonna level with you. We can't get married at all. Jerry : I smoke! I smoke all the time! Osgood : I don't care. Jerry : Well, I have a terrible past. For three years now, I've been living with a saxophone player. Osgood : I forgive you. Jerry : [tragically] I can never have children! Osgood : We can adopt some. Jerry : But you don't understand, Osgood! Ohh... [Jerry finally gives up and pulls off his wig] Jerry : [normal voice] I'm a man! Osgood : [shrugs] Well, nobody's perfect! [Jerry looks on with disbelief as Osgood continues smiling with indifference. Fade out] Junior : Syncopators. Does that mean you play that very fast music... jazz? Sugar : Yeah. Real Hot. Osgood : I am Osgood Fielding the third. Daphne : I'm Cinderella the second. [at the booking office, trying to be hired] Joe : What kind of a band is this, anyway? Sig Poliakoff : You gotta be under twenty-five. Jerry : We could pass for that. Sig Poliakoff : You gotta be blonde. Jerry : We could dye our hair. Sig Poliakoff : And you gotta be girls. Joe : [trying to get Jerry to face reality regarding his engagement to Osgood] Jerry, Jerry, will you take my advice? Forget about the whole thing, will ya? Just keep telling yourself: you're a boy, you're a boy. Jerry : I'm a boy. Joe : That's the boy. Jerry : [coming around] I'm a boy. I'm a boy. I wish I were dead. I'm a boy. Boy, oh boy, am I a boy. Now, what am I gonna do about my engagement present? Joe : What engagement present? Jerry : Osgood gave me a bracelet. Joe : [takes it and inspects the stones with Beinstock's glasses] Hey, these are real diamonds! Jerry : Of course they're real! What do you think? My fiance is a bum?
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Bocconi University is in which European city?
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Bocconi University Bocconi University CHE > Academics > Undergraduate > Exchange Programs > Bocconi University About the University Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi, founded in 1902, was the first Italian university to grant a degree in economics. Today, Bocconi is a research university of international standing in business, economics, and law. The university is considered to be among the top 10 business schools in Europe according to the 2013 Financial Time's European Business School Rankings. Bocconi has close relations with major corporations and international agencies, as well as their managers and officials, and constantly interacts with the business and economic environment to assess new issues, implement new techniques, and start new research endeavors. Bocconi University is a city campus, an integral part of urban life and just five minutes away from the city center via public transport. The Bocconi campus expresses, in terms of architecture and urban planning, the University's cultural vision, marked by innovation and avant-garde thinking. Each campus building is the work of an important architect and is intended to be an integral part of the city's fabric. About the Exchange Program Undergraduate students enrolled in Human Ecology may spend one semester, and in some cases, up to a year, studying at Bocconi University, or Università Commerciale Luigi Bocconi, in Milan, Italy. By virtue of being a major node in the European and global network of business and economics universities, Bocconi exchanges faculty and cooperates on large projects with like-minded European and American universities and business schools. Boconni receives exchange students from partners at 220 universities in 50 countries on all 5 continents. Milan is one of the EU's and the world's major financial and business centers. It is known as the economic and production capital of Italy and the leading Italian hub for services, finance and industry. Milan is the engine of the country's economy and home of the Italian stock exchange. This cosmopolitan, modern and forward-looking city is world-renowned as a European capital of fashion, design, architecture, publishing, modern art and music. Milan hosts 11% of Italy's university students, and is filled with landmarks, museums, and theatres. Courses English and Italian The Undergraduate School coordinates and supervises 7 three-year Bachelor programs, three of which are held entirely in English: Bachelor of International Economics and Management, Bachelor of International Economics and Finance and Bachelor of International Politics and Government) and the World Bachelor in Business, a four-year Bachelor program in English. PAM students and FSAD students who are pursuing a Fashion Design Management option will find many relevant course options. The following Departments offer courses in English. Department of Accounting
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What is the system of sending messages by holding the arms, or two flags, in certain positions according to an alphabetic code?
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semaphore - definition of semaphore in English | Oxford Dictionaries Definition of semaphore in English: semaphore noun 1[mass noun] A system of sending messages by holding the arms or two flags or poles in certain positions according to an alphabetic code: ‘if you learn semaphore or the Morse code, you'll have a fun way to send messages’ More example sentences ‘It blinked in binary and semaphore, and clattered in Morse code.’ ‘They rely on team-mates at the other end to direct them, using highly untechnical language plus a kind of bowling semaphore for the hard-of-hearing.’ ‘Use of semaphore flags was limited to within range of telescopes in earlier days and binoculars today.’ ‘Devices like this were not some kind of semaphore code, but simple, effective images that we could easily respond to.’ ‘Rochlitz doesn't know what to do with the chorus, who strut in formation and communicate in semaphore, though he is insightful when it comes to the principals.’ ‘Theft of the enemy's semaphore codebooks became an important part of the business of war.’ ‘You can operate an optical telegraph as used in the Napoleonic wars, crank up second world war field telephones and learn to read Morse and semaphore.’ ‘This was thanks largely to what the East Germans called ‘stepped steering’, which appeared to communicate direction to the wheels by some sort of vague semaphore system.’ ‘Mobile phone users had no greater incidence of cancer of the brain than did people who communicated by only using semaphore flags or pushing notes in forked sticks carried by native runners.’ ‘She can calculate the location of a missing ice cream man from hints in photographs, she can build an action figure replica of her father from scratch, and she can use semaphore to pass messages between two feuding brothers.’ ‘The development of spin off technologies, such as the telegraph and semaphore flags, linked Civil War commanders on the first information net.’ ‘Possession of these books allowed British ships or personnel placed ashore to read the signals being relayed by the semaphore stations, which frequently included operational tasking to French fleet units.’ ‘I have stood on the shed and waved my arms about the place making ham-fisted attempts at semaphore.’ ‘Chappe moved to a secure semaphore system (the Chappe code assigns numbers to flag positions; the meaning of these numbers is known only to those in charge).’ ‘They will also be resurrecting the old semaphore in the grounds of Fort Selwyn in a daily demonstration to honour the Chappe brothers, who caused a sensation with the first commercial semaphore system near Paris.’ ‘Throwing the balls out to the players, they hold their hands in the air like a secret sporting semaphore.’ ‘The varied orientations of tiny fold patterns in the smallest grid boxes recall semaphore flags or suggest LED elements in a Times Square news zipper - except never in a hue as garish as red.’ ‘Mr Emergency finally arrives after frantic hand signals from me from afar whilst still talking to him on the mobile. Good job he didn't understand semaphore.’ ‘Getting changed after swimming (it's got easier again, but I still must look like someone doing semaphore underwater), and a dad comes in with his two children - who are both girls.’ ‘The signalling system is being upgraded from the mechanical semaphore system to a modern computerised one.’ 1.1[count noun] An apparatus for sending messages by semaphore, consisting of an upright with movable parts: ‘the room was long enough to need a semaphore to signal from one end to the other’ More example sentences ‘As they both maintain a tenacious grip on the receiver and attempt to get it away from the other, their arms swing from side to side like a signaling semaphore.’ ‘Pebble hides the details of interrupts from higher-level components and uses only semaphores for synchronization.’ ‘Like semaphores signaling an ambiguous statement, the chairs face away from the figures in the penultimate picture and virtually disappear in the varnished penumbra that concludes the final work of the cycle.’ ‘
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Who are the rival gangs in the 1961 film ‘West Side Story’?
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West Side Story (1961) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Two youngsters from rival New York City gangs fall in love, but tensions between their respective friends build toward tragedy. Directors: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 31 titles created 31 Jul 2011 a list of 42 titles created 20 Aug 2012 a list of 23 images created 06 Jan 2014 a list of 40 titles created 03 Feb 2014 a list of 35 titles created 10 months ago Title: West Side Story (1961) 7.6/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won 10 Oscars. Another 18 wins & 11 nominations. See more awards » Videos Murderesses Velma Kelly and Roxie Hart find themselves on death row together and fight for the fame that will keep them from the gallows in 1920s Chicago. Director: Rob Marshall Three friends struggle to find work in Paris. Things become more complicated when two of them fall in love with the same woman. Director: Vincente Minnelli A young Shakespeare, out of ideas and short of cash, meets his ideal woman and is inspired to write one of his most famous plays. Director: John Madden An old Jewish woman and her African-American chauffeur in the American South have a relationship that grows and improves over the years. Director: Bruce Beresford A naive hustler travels from Texas to New York to seek personal fortune but, in the process, finds himself a new friend. Director: John Schlesinger A female girlie club entertainer in Weimar Republic era Berlin romances two men while the Nazi Party rises to power around them. Director: Bob Fosse A silent film production company and cast make a difficult transition to sound. Directors: Stanley Donen, Gene Kelly Stars: Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor, Debbie Reynolds Weary of the conventions of Parisian society, a rich playboy and a youthful courtesan-in-training enjoy a platonic friendship, but it may not stay platonic for long. Director: Vincente Minnelli In 20th-century colonial Kenya, a Danish baroness/plantation owner has a passionate love affair with a free-spirited big-game hunter. Director: Sydney Pollack Selfish yuppie Charlie Babbitt's father left a fortune to his savant brother Raymond and a pittance to Charlie; they travel cross-country. Director: Barry Levinson A silent movie star meets a young dancer, but the arrival of talking pictures sends their careers in opposite directions. Director: Michel Hazanavicius Ted Kramer's wife leaves her husband, allowing for a lost bond to be rediscovered between Ted and his son, Billy. But a heated custody battle ensues over the divorced couple's son, deepening the wounds left by the separation. Director: Robert Benton Edit Storyline West Side Story is the award-winning adaptation of the classic romantic tragedy, "Romeo and Juliet". The feuding families become two warring New York City gangs- the white Jets led by Riff and the Puerto Rican Sharks, led by Bernardo. Their hatred escalates to a point where neither can coexist with any form of understanding. But when Riff's best friend (and former Jet) Tony and Bernardo's younger sister Maria meet at a dance, no one can do anything to stop their love. Maria and Tony begin meeting in secret, planning to run away. Then the Sharks and Jets plan a rumble under the highway - whoever wins gains control of the streets. Maria sends Tony to stop it, hoping it can end the violence. It goes terribly wrong, and before the lovers know what's happened, tragedy strikes and doesn't stop until the climactic and heartbreaking ending. Written by Anonymous "BEST PICTURE!" Winner of 10 Academy Awards! - 1961 (post-Oscar) See more » Genres: 23 December 1961 (Japan) See more » Also Known As: Amor sin barreras See more » Filming Locations: 152 min Sound Mix: 4-Track Stereo (35 mm magnetic prints)| 70 mm 6-Track (Westrex Recording Sy
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The Korac Cup was played for in which sport?
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Yahoo Sports | Sports News, Scores, Fantasy Games Chicago Cubs President Theo Epstein shares his 20% rule for getting ahead in your career Theo Epstein, president of baseball operations for the Chicago Cubs, became one of the most important people in Major League Baseball by following a rule that fast-tracked his career. It set him up to achieve what many thought was impossible, a resurrection of the Chicago Cubs. After 108 years, the team won the World Series again in 2016. "Whoever your boss is, or your bosses are, they have 20 percent of their job that they just don't like," Epstein tells David Axelrod on his podcast, "The Axe Files." "So if you can ask them or figure out what that 20 percent is, and figure out a way to do it for them, you'll make them really happy, improve their quality of life and their work experience." In Sports College basketball Power Rankings, Jan. 19: North Carolina into the top 5 Saturday’s top 10 clash between North Carolina and Florida State told us a lot about both teams, and almost all of it was positive. As Creighton coach Greg McDermott said at a Wednesday press conference that was both reflective and upbeat, nobody died. The fact that McDermott had to give that reminder
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A ‘Destrier’ was the name of what, used by a medieval knight in battle?
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Destrier The War Horse 9 Destrier The War Horse Summary The name “Destrier” comes from a Latin word which means “right-sided”. Different researchers have variously interpreted this. Some are of the view that the knights who jousted or fought on top of a Destrier were usually right-handed, so the horses were given a name which meant this accordingly. A different view makes more sense which holds that Destrier horses were probably trained to lead with their right foot in charging during wars and tournaments, and this specific aspect of the horse’s gait was referred to in its name. Some sources state that the Destrier was so-named because a knight’s squire led the horse with his right hand. Destrier The War Horse Characteristics A Destrier horse was usually a type of horse who had been trained in a specific manner. Such superior trained horses were usually taken from a certain set of horse breeds but Destrier in itself didn’t mean any specific breed. A destrier was trained from the earliest days of his life and were highly preferred in all matters related to combat. A Destrier could easily sprint, stop, turn around and make other movements as required by the rider with perfect ease and speed. Because of their training, Destrier horses had strong hind-legs, letting them shift their weight and make rapid movements easily. Traditional Qualities of a Destrier A number of extant sources from the medieval ages elaborate on the specific features which made a Destrier so desirable. These sources define a good Destrier to have a strong bone but a brief back, a neck which rose and arched elegantly, and a strong loin. Moreover, a Destrier had a strong jaw and a broad face so that there was a goodly width of space between the eyes. Many breeds of horses had such traits but the particular training of a Destrier honed and harnessed these traits, making them perfectly suited for combat and tourneys. Given its specific set of skills in being agile, strong and swift, a Destrier horse was highly preferred in battles and tournaments Destrier as the Battle Horse Given its specific set of skills in being agile, strong and swift, a Destrier horse was highly preferred in battles and tournaments. For other horse-related tasks such as carriage riding, bag lifting and practice riding, other types of horses were typically used. Destriers were reserved specifically for tournaments and battles. This allowed the trainers to spend a lot of time with Destriers, perfecting them for combat situations. At the other hand, this allowed the Destrier horses to avoid menial tasks and be perfectly fit and strong for use when the occasion arose. Size of a Destrier War Horse Medieval sources offer many exaggerated accounts of the overall size of a typical Destrier horse. Recent researchers and archaeological evidence provides definite data on this front. According to recent researches, war horses such as Destriers probably ranged from 14 to 15 hands in height. Drawing from the proof of medieval horse armours, other researches have confirmed this, further elaborating that at a maximum, the height of a Destrier probably rose to 16 hands. The size of a Destrier, then, was not unusual compared to a regular riding horses, and the Destrier stood apart only on account of its agility, strength and intelligence. Price of a Destrier War Horse The price details regarding a typical Destrier horse, as provided in different medieval sources, are a key indicator of the worth of this specific type of war horse. According to the medieval Salic law, for example, the price of a typical mare was 3 solidi but that of a Destrier was as much as 12 solidi. So a 7th century Destrier was valued at four times the price of a regular mare. This disparity increased even further in later times. A 13th century source, for example, reveals that the price of a single Destrier as used by the knights was seven times that of a usual horse. According to medieval sources, the Destrier horse was not found in England until the 11th century. Destrier use in England According to medieval sources, the Destrie
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In poetry, a tercet is a stanza in a poem made up of how many lines?
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Stanzas - Couplet, Tercet And Quatrain, Poetic Techniques by Tynea Lewis more by Tynea Lewis Published on February 2014 Just like other forms of writing, poetry needs to be organized. Stanzas provide a structure for that organization. Each stanza is made up of a varying number of lines, just like paragraphs are made up of sentences. Each line can be a phrase or complete sentence, depending on the format of the poem. When put together in a stanza, these lines convey a larger idea. Many poets use one of these common formats to create stanzas. Certain types of poems also use a combination of them. Couplet A couplet is a set of two lines that usually rhyme. One More © Maranda G. Brice When the sunny skies turn from blue to gray, I can't help but wonder just what you would say? I wonder if you know how many lives you have touched, Do you know that people here love you so much? Can you even know how many dreams you made come true, Or if you can hear the voices saying I love you? Do you know how many lives you have changed, And how many lives you completely rearranged? I wish I could have just one more year, Because I can't picture the rest of my life without you here. Just another chance to spend the night, and share a laugh, Another day of school with you is what I'd like to have. Do you know you'll be greatly missed by us all? Just one more time I want to hear you're voice when I call. Just one more laugh, one more time to see you walk through the door Another smile, another story, another hug, another day...Just one more. Examples of poems with couplets: You Were Inside Me If Only I Knew Inside Out Lost In The Past Make It Green Childhood Why Play At Being Real? All Good Things Come To An End Brothers Tercet A tercet is a set of three lines that may or may not rhyme. A Minute © Patricia A. Gordon Every one young or old Needs someone to listen As their stories are told The difference is yours to make A minute from your busy day Is all it would take Take a minute and lend an ear Listen intently To what you hear Take a minute and you will see Just how powerful Listening can be Take a minute to offer a smile and a touch You sincerity Means so much Take a minute and simply be kind A friend for life May be what you find. Examples of poems with tercets: Remember In Time Quatrain A quatrain is a set of four lines that may or may not rhyme. The Butterfly © Andres Diaz With a symphony of colors Spread on her wings, She strolls in the garden With a light footprint. She smile to the flowers, She flew by the pond, And freshen her breath By kissing the rose. Examples of poems with quatrains: Never Stop Being You I Wish I Wasn't Alone Life Without You How Can I Forget? Love's Frist Words Mask
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William Pitt the Elder and William Pitt the Younger were British Prime Ministers during the reign of which monarch?
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Review: William Pitt the Younger by William Hague | Books | The Guardian William Pitt the Younger: A Biography by William Hague 688pp, HarperCollins, £25 From the middle of the 18th century until the beginning of the next, one family, father and son, bestrode the political scene in Britain; both men were called William Pitt: Pitt the elder and Pitt the younger. Both were long-serving prime ministers, both guided Great Britain through the critical transition from a small maritime country to being the predominant industrial and trading power in the world. Pitt the elder was a model and mentor for his second son. Himself a hero of his country, prime minister during 1759 (the year of great victories against the French in the Seven Years' war), the elder Pitt somehow found time to educate and train the boy to a commitment to public service and a love of the classics. The young Pitt, at the age of 14, could translate Thucydides on sight into English. It was not surprising that Cambridge University allowed him to enter as an undergraduate in that same year. William Pitt the younger is the subject of a weighty and scholarly biography by William Hague, former leader of the Conservative party. The empathy, indeed the identification of subject with author, is remarkable. Hague shared with the younger Pitt a prodigious childhood, recognition as one of the best orators of his generation, and a remarkably early accession to leadership of his party. True, Pitt the younger became prime minister at the age of 24, Hague leader of the opposition at the ripe old age of 36. But given the much longer expectation of life now compared to 1783, both men became political leaders at the same stage in their lives. In a revealing interview in the Sunday Telegraph of August 29 2004, Hague, recounting the amazing achievements of the young Pitt, told his interviewer, Nigel Farndale, that he had been born 200 years too late, in 1961 instead of 1761. He also indicated an ambivalent attitude towards returning to front-line politics, though he is still younger than most MPs, let alone most ministers. Both men were bred for politics, and both were immensely gifted. Why does Hague no longer feel the hunger for high office that characterised the whole of Pitt's life, starting with his audacious refusal of any job other than the top one? Aged 22, Pitt informed his parliamentary colleagues: "I never would accept a subordinate position." British 18th-century politics were all about the relationship between parliament and the monarch, and the gradual evolution of the radical concept of a constitutional monarchy. That concept in turn took its inspiration from the glorious revolution of 1688, when parliament brought to an end the long Stuart dynasty, by inviting the Dutch king, William of Orange and his wife Queen Mary, daughter of James II, to accede to the throne. In doing so, parliament wisely imposed a series of conditions that limited the powers of the monarch. He or she had to get parliament's approval for supply, the voting of money. The king or queen could appoint an administration, but that administration had to win the support of a majority in parliament. Catholics, whose popish plots made them the al-Qaida ogres of the time, were excluded from most senior offices, and absolutely from any possibility of succession to the throne. Important as the monarch remained, parliament was the hub of domestic politics. Party discipline was weak; what mattered were the powers of patronage of the great Whig and Tory families. Public opinion mattered little, unless the public rioted, as it occasionally did. Parliament's proceedings were not circulated, or even officially reported before the early 19th century. Yet within this corrupt system, dominated by a small political elite, individuals could make their mark, and even influence outcomes by the sheer power of their oratory. A parliament of crucial significance, a political class dazzled by rhetoric, an era in which very young men could aspire to leadership - what context could suit Hague better? Even social life, wit
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Who was the first Children’s Laureate?
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About the Children's Laureate | Children's Laureate About the Children's Laureate Who is the current Waterstones Children's Laureate? Chris Riddell is the current Children's Laureate. What is the Waterstones Children's Laureate? The role of Children's Laureate is awarded once every two years to an eminent writer or illustrator of children's books to celebrate outstanding achievement in their field. The Children's Laureate receives a bursary of £15,000 and a specially designed and inscribed silver medal . Where did the idea come from? The idea for the Children's Laureate originated from a conversation between (the then) Poet Laureate Ted Hughes and children's writer Michael Morpurgo. They considered it an appropriate and timely way to combine the celebration of excellence in writing and illustration for children with honouring individuals who have made a significant and lasting contribution to the world of children’s books. Quentin Blake was the first Children's Laureate (1999-2001), followed by Anne Fine (2001-2003), Michael Morpurgo (2003-2005), Jacqueline Wilson (2005-2007), Michael Rosen (2007-2009), Anthony Browne (2009-2011), Julia Donaldson (2011-2013), Malorie Blackman (2013-2015) and Chris Riddell (2015-2017). Each Children’s Laureate has taken the opportunity to promote particular aspects of children’s books. These have included visual literacy, readers with disabilities, poetry, storytelling, illustration, drama, writing for young adults and more. What area does the Laureate cover? The role of Children's Laureate covers the UK: England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Wales also has its own Young People’s Laureate and Bardd Plant Cymru (Welsh Children’s Poet Laureate) For information about the Irish Children's Laureate, visit the Laureate na nÓg website . Who selects the Waterstones Children's Laureate? The selection panel consider nominations from a range of organisations representing librarians, critics, writers, literature development workers and booksellers, including the International Board on Books for Young People (IBBY). They also look at suggestions from children, who are able to put forward their ideas for who should be the next Children's Laureate through this website. The selection panel for 2015-2017 were the Children’s Laureate Steering Group, joined by Melissa Cox – head of books, Waterstones Matthew Burton – assistant head, Thornhill Community Academy What are the criteria for selecting the Children's Laureate? The selection process takes into account the following criteria: exceptional talent in writing or illustration contribution to creating the next generation of readers, writers and illustrators excellence developed through an eagerness to explore and experiment with ideas, genres and the possibilities of their craft substantial publishing record significant profile in the industry and amongst their peers interest in raising the profile of books for children, and for their writers and illustrators Who runs the Waterstones Children's Laureate? The Children's Laureate is managed by BookTrust, who support the Laureate, organise the four official Children's Laureate events per year, raise funds and run the official website. BookTrust work with Riot Communications on the Children's Laureate's press and PR. Book Trust work closely with the Children's Laureate steering committee, made up of representatives of the children's book world, who provide a range of expertise and guidance with which to support the Children's Laureate's work. The current steering committee comprises: How can I invite the Children's Laureate to visit my school, library or festival? If you would like to invite Chris Riddell to visit you for an event at a school, library or other venue during his time as Laureate, please contact Catherine Alport at [email protected] Please note that the Children's Laureate receives a huge volume of invitations, and only a limited number of events will be available. How can I get in touch with
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A polliwog (or pollywog) is an old English word for which creature?
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meaning - Where did the word 'golliwog' come from? - English Language & Usage Stack Exchange Where did the word 'golliwog' come from? up vote 3 down vote favorite 1 I am aware that the term is considered offensive. And I know that it refers to soft faced black dolls. But before that character was introduced, did 'golliwog' have meaning? I mean was it made up, or was it coined from other words? I am not really sure I made myself clear. 1 Interestingly, the word "wog" may have derived from "golliwog," according to dictionary.reference.com/browse/wog?s=t . Chiefly British Slang, wog is a disparaging and offensive term for a nonwhite, especially a dark-skinned native of the Middle East or Southeast Asia. Randy Newman used the word to ironic effect in his song "Sail Away," a song about the slave trade from the point of view of a slavetrader: ". . . climb aboard, little wog, sail away with me. Sail away, sail away, we will cross the mighty ocean into Charleston Bay." – rhetorician Jun 28 '13 at 18:18 @rhetorician In Australia, I've heard that 'wog' was originally an acronym standing for 'Western Oriental Gentleman,' and was an offensive and disparaging term for Chinese immigrants. It gradually broadened in meaning until it could be applied to almost any foreigner. That might be a folksonomy, though. Still, in my experience 'wog' is only ever used to describe to people from other countries (and their descendants); There's a whole separate vocabulary of offensive and disparaging terms for native Australian non-whites. – user867 Oct 19 '15 at 23:13 I would strongly suspect that the word is a corruption of "polliwog" (a tadpole or other small aquatic creature), a word with roots in the mid 15th century and current spelling (though likely with several variants) going back to the 1830s, according to Online Etymology Dictionary. – Hot Licks Jun 8 '16 at 0:30 Dictionary coverage of 'golliwog' Merriam-Webster's Eleventh Collegiate Dictionary (2003) shows no hesitancy in declaring the source of the word golliwog: golliwog also gollywog or golliwogg n {Golliwogg, an animated doll in children's fiction by Bertha Upton †1912 Am. writer) (1895) 1 : a grotesque black doll 2 : a person resembling a golliwog That same dictionary has this entry—with a far less definite etymology—for wog: wog n {perh. short for golliwog} (ca. 1929) chiefly Brit, usu disparaging : a dark-skinned foreigner; esp : one from the Middle East or Far East Consistent with Merriam-Webster's reading of golliwog, Ernest Weekley, An Etymological Dictionary of Modern English (1921) has this entry for golliwog: golliwog. Created in US by Miss Florence Upton. Perh. on golly (v.i.) with suggestion of dial. polliwog, tadpole, which is still common in US. Weekley's only entry for golly, however, is as "Negro perversion of God." Weekley doesn't have an entry for wog at all. Eric Partridge, Origins: A Short Etymological Dictionary of Modern English, fourth edition (1966), has this for golliwog: golliwog, better golliwogg, derives from Golliwogg, a fanciful name—? after polliwog, (now mostly AE for) a tadpole, ME polwigle (it wiggles its poll or head)—for the shaggy-haired, rather grotesque black doll of the Golliwogg books illustrated, the first in 1895, by Florence K. Upton and written by her mother, Bertha Upton; the last of them appeared in 1909. Florence Upton was born, of British parents, in the USA, where the Golliwogg books were first published. Like Weekley, Partridge in Origins doesn't have an entry for wog. But Eric Partridge, Dictionary of Slang and Colloquial English, fifth edition (1961), has multiple entries for both. from the first edition (1937) of this dictionary Partridge has this entry for wog: wog (or W[og]) A lower-class babu shipping-clerk : nautical : late C. 19–20. [cited in F. Bowen, Sea Slang, 1929) Regrettably, Partridge provides no guidance as to the meaning of babu here. The addenda section of the fifth edition of Slang and Unconventional English provides these interesting entries: golliwog. A caterpillar: Australian: since ca. 1920. [
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In Greek mythology, what is the name of the many-headed monster slain by Heracles?
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The Twelve Labors of Hercules Arts and Entertainment > Mythology The Twelve Labors of Hercules Hercules performed twelve labors given to him by King Eurystheus of Tiryns. For twelve years, he traveled all over to complete these incredible tasks. NOTE: Because different ancient poets gave their own accounts of Hercules's labors, some details may vary. One: Kill the Nemean Lion This monster of a lion had a hide was so tough that no arrow could pierce it. Hercules stunned the beast with his olive-wood club and then strangled it with his bare hands. It is said that he skinned the lion, using the lion's sharp claws, and ever after wore its hide. Two: Kill the Lernean Hydra The evil, snakelike Hydra had nine heads. If one got hurt, two would grow in its place. But Hercules quickly sliced off the heads, while his charioteer, Iolaus, sealed the wounds with a torch. Hercules made his arrows poisonous by dipping them in the Hydra's blood. Three: Capture the Cerynian Hind The goddess Artemis loved and protected this stubborn little deer, which had gold horns. Hercules found it a challenge to capture the delicate hind without hurting it (and making Artemis angry). After following the hind for an entire year, he safely carried it away. Four: Capture the Erymanthian Boar The people of Mount Erymanthus lived in fear of this deadly animal. Hercules chased the wild boar up the mountain and into a snowdrift. He then took it in a net and brought it to King Eurystheus, who was so frightened of the beast that he hid in a huge bronze jar. Five: Clean the Augean Stables Thousands of cows lived in these stables belonging to King Augeas . They had not been cleaned in 30 years, but Hercules was told to clean them completely in a single day. To do so he made two rivers bend so that they flowed into the stables, sweeping out the filth. Six: Kill the Stymphalian Birds These murderous birds lived around Lake Stymphalos. Their claws and beaks were sharp as metal and their feathers flew like darts. Hercules scared them out of their nests with a rattle and then killed them with the poison arrows he had made from the Hydra 's blood. Seven: Capture the Cretan Bull This savage bull, kept by King Minos of Crete, was said to be insane and breathe fire. Hercules wrestled the mad beast to the ground and brought it back to King Eurystheus. Unfortunately, the king set it free, and it roamed Greece, causing terror wherever it went. Eight: Capture the Horses of Diomedes King Diomedes , leader of the Bistones, fed his bloodthirsty horses on human flesh. Hercules and his men fought and killed King Diomedes and fed the king to his horses. This made the horses tame, so that Hercules was able to lead them to King Eurystheus. Nine: Take the Girdle of the Amazon Queen Hippolyte Hercules went to the land of the Amazons , where the queen welcomed him and agreed to give him her girdle for Eurystheus's daughter. But Hera spread the rumor that Hercules came as an enemy. In the end he had to conquer the Amazons and steal the golden belt. Ten: Capture the Cattle of Geryon Geryon , a winged monster with three human bodies, had a herd of beautiful red cattle. He guarded his prized herd with the help of a giant and a vicious two-headed dog. Hercules killed Geryon, the giant, and the dog and brought the cattle to King Eurystheus. Eleven: Take the Golden Apples of the Hesperides The Hesperides were nymphs. In their garden grew golden apples protected by Ladon , a dragon with a hundred heads. Hercules struck a bargain with Atlas , who held up the earth. Hercules shouldered the earth while Atlas, the nymphs' father, fetched the apples. Twelve: Capture Cerberus Hercules was ordered to capture Cerberus , the three-headed guard dog of the underworld, without using weapons. Hercules wrestled down the dog's wild heads, and it agreed to go with him to King Eurystheus. Cerberus was soon returned unharmed to the underworld.
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A shepherd’s pie is traditionally made with which meat?
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Shepherd's Pie | MrFood.com Shepherd's Pie You must be logged in to add a private note. Login | Register My Notes ONLY YOU see your private notes. We are adding the recipe to your Recipe Box. This was added to your Recipe Box. You must be logged in to add a recipe. Login | Register Share This Recipe READY IN 4 Hr 10 Min Shepherd's pie is an old English dish traditionally made with ground lamb or mutton, vegetables, and gravy that's topped with mashed potatoes and then baked. This updated slow-cooker version by using ground beef and the convenience of frozen mashed potatoes and mixed vegetables. What You'll Need: 1 (22-ounce) package frozen mashed potatoes 1 pound ground round 1 (10-1/2-ounce) can French onion soup, undiluted 1 (16-ounce) package frozen vegetable mix, thawed 1 teaspoon salt 1/2 cup (2 ounces) shredded sharp Cheddar cheese What To Do: Cook potatoes according to microwave package directions. Meanwhile, cook beef in a large skillet over medium-high heat 7 minutes, stirring until it crumbles and is no longer pink. Drain; stir in flour. Add soup; cook, stirring constantly, 3 minutes or until slightly thickened. Stir in vegetable mix. Spoon mixture into a lightly greased 5-1/2- or 6-quart slow cooker. Add salt and pepper to potatoes. Spoon over beef mixture. Sprinkle with cheese. Cover and cook on LOW setting 4 hours. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.
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French playwright Jean-Baptiste Poquelin was better known by what name?
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Super Reviewer ½ [font=Century Gothic]"Moliere" starts in 1658 with playwright and actor Moliere(Romain Duris) leading his acting troupe to a triumphant return to Paris after perfomring throughout rural France for years but he aims to do more serious plays than his usual farces.(So, I guess you could say he was a 17th century Woody Allen, minus the space aliens.) 13 years earlier, he was not so fortunate as he was arrested for debts unpaid but is rescued by Jourdain(Fabrice Luchini), a wealthy merchant, who assumes his debts in exchange for his theatrical coaching to win the hand of Marquise Celimene(Ludivine Sagnier). At the first opportunity, Moliere makes a break for it but is simultaneously deterred by a very large dog and enchanted by Jourdain's wife(Laura Morante)...[/font] [font=Century Gothic][/font] [font=Century Gothic]"Moliere" is a misguided and awkward attempt to explore the creative process. Well, at least it looks great. Maybe, it would have helped if I knew more about the life and works of Moliere. What I can sense is that he was some kind of comic genius. Ironically, the film is at its weakest when it tries to be funny while the serious parts are not half bad, as long as they are allowed to maintain some kind of momentum. Under such conditions, a good cast can do little to help. Ludivine Sagnier comes closest to succeeding but even Laura Morante cannot shine with material like this. And it is especially strange considering Fabrice Luchini was on similar ground several years back in "Beaumarchais the Scoundrel."[/font] Walter M. Super Reviewer Entertaining period comedy with beautiful sets and engaging acting. It tells the story of French playwright Molière's early days, as if they were indeed as farcical as his plays. C'est très drole! Ross Collins Super Reviewer [size=3]"Moliere," starring French dreamboat [b]Romain Duris[/b] as the legendary 17th-century playwright himself, is wonderfully funny and intelligent from first moment to last, all with a light joie de vivre that seems to be part of the French DNA.[/size] [size=3][img]http://www.canoe.com/divertissement/cinema/entrevues/2007/04/09/molposter.jpg[/img][/size] [size=3]I have heard grumblings from some critics who say that the film is simply a recapitulation of one of Moliere's plays. I can't comment on that, as I haven't read any of his work. What I do know is that this film is gorgeous, heart-felt, superbly acted and directed, surprising, witty and overflowing with life. I recommend it to anyone, except [/size][size=3]maybe to Moliere scholars, who presumably have seen it all before.[/size] [size=3][img]http://www.sep7.ca/local/cache-vignettes/L520xH347/moliere2-e948d.jpg[/img][/size] [size=3]The plot surrounds Moliere being rescued from debtors' prison by an extravagantly wealthy merchant named Monsieur Jourdain, who is striving to win the heart of a young, beautiful, well-educated Comtesse. Since he is married, this Comtesse would be his mistress. (The tradition of the mistress in France is like nothing we have in America. In France it is almost presumed that a married man would have a mistress -- or more recently, a boyfriend. Vive la France!)[/size] [size=3]Jourdain, who is hilariously played by [b]Fabrice Luchini[/b], [/size][size=3]is hoping to captivate the ravishing Comtesse by writing a play that will impress her. [/size][size=3]Moliere is to move into Jourdain's immense chateau and tutor Jourdain without his family knowing. Moliere is to masquerade as a priest come to protect the soul of Jourdain's youngest daughter. [/size][size=3]Watching the ribald, devilish Moliere attempt to lead prayers was priceless.[/size] [size=3]Complexities emerge when Moliere falls in love with Madame Jourdain and the erotic adventures of Jourdain's older daughter come to light. The local aristocrat also brings his own intrigues. Woven through all of it is the struggle within Moliere himself to trust his talent in all its oddness. When he tells the artistically minded Madame Jourdain that there is no such thing as comedy with philosoph
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The ceibo is the national flower and tree of which South American country?
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Facts About Uruguay Flowers | Garden Guides Facts About Uruguay Flowers Submit Overview Although the South American country of Uruguay is small, about the size of Florida, and much of its landscape is a prairie environment covered with grass, a number of native and introduced flowering plants add color and beauty. Sometimes called the "purple land" because of the large numbers of small purple flowers that grow in the prairie, Uruguay sits on the southeastern Atlantic coast of South America, bordered by Brazil and Argentina. Verbena The native South American herb known as verbena or Verbena brasiliensis is a flowering annual plant that is often purposely planted in other parts of the world, where it sometimes becomes invasive. It grows from 3 to 8 feet tall and sends up flower spikes with clusters of purple flowers in spring. Verbena likes wetland areas but also grows in grasslands, dry fields, disturbed areas and urban areas, according to InvasiveSpecies.net. It occurs throughout much of South America and has been introduced to Europe, South Africa, North America and Australasia. Ceiba Ceiba, sometimes spelled ceibo, is the national flower of Uruguay. Known botanically as Erythrina cristina galli, this flowering tree is in the same genus as the wili-wili or coral tree, but this species occurs only in South America. The tree remains small, and rarely exceeds 25 feet. It grows wild in Uruguay in forested areas, especially along streams and rivers, in swamps and other wetlands. Because its red flowers are attractive, it is often cultivated in parks and as a street tree. Sensitive Plant Mimosa pudica is the name of the unusual small plant sometimes called the sensitive plant, sleeping grass or touch-me-not because when touched, the leaves fold up as if they are sleeping. This plant is a low-growing perennial herb with small, puffy, purple flowers and tiny thorns. It is common in all parts of South and Central America and is sometimes grown as a houseplant in other parts of the world. In some areas, it has been used medicinally. Myrtle The myrtles of the neotropics, which include Uruguay, are trees or woody shrubs with feathery flowers in a range of colors. Known as the "Tepualia" in Uruguay, the Acca sellowiana (O. Berg) species of myrtle also occurs in Brazil and Peru. It grows in the pampas of Uruguay and surrounding countries and has been used to make a fragrant essential oil. Rosemary The common culinary herb rosemary, or Rosmarinus officinalis, grows wild throughout the coastal regions of Uruguay because it can tolerate salt air and salty soils. It grows into a small, woody shrub and develops small white, pink, lavender or purple flowers, depending on the variety. This highly aromatic plant is widely used in Uruguayan cuisine and is believed to have beneficial effects on human health for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties, according to ILoveIndia.com. Keywords: flowering plants, Uruguay South America, ceibo ceiba About this Author Barbara Fahs lives on Hawaii island, where she has created Hi'iaka's Healing Herb Garden. Fahs wrote "Super Simple Guide to Creating Hawaiian Gardens," and has been a professional writer since 1984. She contributes to Big Island Weekly, Ke Ola magazine, GardenGuides and eHow. She earned her B.A. at UCSB and her M.A. from San Jose State University.
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The 1963 film ‘The Birds’ is based on a story by which novelist?
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The Birds The Birds There are no active dates for this event. Not Available Thursday Jan 21, 2016 7:30 PM - Saturday Feb 20, 2016 7:30 PM | $18.00 - $36.00 Get Tickets The Birds a play by Conor McPherson After weeks of aerial attacks, four strangers find sanctuary from an environmental catastrophe in an isolated and abandoned lakeside cabin. But that sanctuary is disturbed by questions of what constitutes civilized behavior in the absence of civilization. Adapted for a post-9/11 world by Conor McPherson, "The Birds" based on the short story by Daphne du Maurier that inspired Alfred Hitchcock's 1963 film. "A powerful piece of theatre and a reminder of just how important that story has become... truly frightening... a night in the theatre that should not be missed." Tippi Hedren "The Birds" features Sarah Harlett, Sean Nelson, Shawn Belyea, and Meme Garcia-Cosgrove, and opens January 21 at 12th Ave Arts. The play is directed by Greg Carter and stage managed by Gabrielle Strong, with designs by Reed Nakayama, Tommer Peterson, Brendan Patrick Hogan, and Jenny Ampersand. More information at strawshop.org SPECIAL PRICES ON MONDAY PERFORMANCES Discussion
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In card games, a prial is a set of how many cards of the same value?
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Rules of Card Games: Crash and 6-, 7- and 9-card Brag Software Introduction The games described on this page involve dividing your hand into a number of 'Brag' hands of three cards, so that as many as possible of them will beat the corresponding three-card hands of your opponents. A point is scored by the winner of each three-card hand, and the first to an agreed target score wins the game. Unlike Three Card Brag , on which the hand patterns are based, Crash and the other games on this page are not high stake gambling games. They are usually played for a small amount of money, and there is no process of betting to raise the stake. Crash I am grateful to the many people who have contributed information about Crash, including: Bob Allison, David Calvert, Matt Daligan, Ben Hall, David Jennings, Robert Jones, Stephen Lowry, Allister Paterson, Peter Rollinson, Tom Valentine and Stephen Williams. The game of Crash is also known as Thirteen Card Brag. It is played over a large part of the north of England and in Wales - I have reports ranging from Coventry and Burton-on-Trent in the south to Cumbria and Yorkshire in the north, from Welshpool and from South Wales; also one report from Plymouth and one from Edinburgh, where the game was known as Crackers. There are numerous variations in the rules. I will try to list all those I have collected, and would be interested in comments and in further reports of places where Crash is played and the versions in use. Players, cards and deal Crash is essentially a four player game. It is played with a standard 52 card pack. The first dealer is chosen at random. One method is to deal the cards around face up: the first player who receives a seven is the first dealer. The dealer shuffles, the player to dealer's right cuts, and the dealer deals out all the cards clockwise, one at a time, so that everyone has 13 cards. After the cards have been played and scored, the turn to deal passes to the left. It is possible for three people to play. In this case four 13-card hands are still dealt: three to the players and one face-down spare hand. Starting with the player to dealer's left, each player in turn then has the option to discard their hand and take the spare hand in exchange (without first knowing what the spare hand contains). Some play that anyone exchanging for the spare hand must put an additional stake in the pool which will be taken by the eventual winner of the game. If two people wish to play, there will be two spare hands, and each player may keep the hand they are dealt or exchange it sight unseen for one of the spares. The Play Each player divides their 13 cards into up to four three-card Brag hands, which are placed face down in front of the player in descending order from left to right. The card or cards remaining are set aside. The valid three-card hands in descending order are: Prial: three cards of the same rank - threes highest, then aces, kings, etc. Running Flush, also known as a 'run on the bounce' or a trotter: three consecutive cards in one suit - 3-2-A highest, then A-K-Q, down to 4-3-2 (lowest) Run: three consecutive cards of mixed suits - ranking as for running flushes. Flush: three cards of the same suit (ace high) Pair: two cards of the same rank with any third card (aces high) For those unfamiliar with Brag hands, these combinations are explained in more detail at the end of this page . Note that three unrelated cards - all different ranks, mixed suits and not consecutive - do not form a valid hand. Normally you arrange your 13 cards into four 3-card hands and discard the last card, but in some cases you be unable or unwilling to make as many as four valid hands from your 13 cards. In that case you just make as many hands as you wish - perhaps only two or three - and discard your remaining cards. When all are ready, everyone reveals their leftmost 3-card hand (highest hand), and the best of these hands scores a point. Then everyone reveals their second hand and the best of the second hands again scores a point, then the same again for the third hands and the fourth
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What is the name of the punctuation mark that is represented by a comma under a dot?
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BBC - Culture - The mysterious origins of punctuation Books The mysterious origins of punctuation Commas, semicolons and question marks are so commonplace it seems as if they were always there – but that’s not the case. Keith Houston explains their history. By Keith Houston 2 September 2015 As readers and writers, we’re intimately familiar with the dots, strokes and dashes that punctuate the written word. The comma, colon, semicolon and their siblings are integral parts of writing, pointing out grammatical structures and helping us transform letters into spoken words or mental images. We would be lost without them (or, at the very least, extremely confused), and yet the earliest readers and writers managed without it for thousands of years. What changed their minds? In the 3rd Century BCE, in the Hellenic Egyptian city of Alexandria, a librarian named Aristophanes had had enough. He was chief of staff at the city’s famous library, home to hundreds of thousands of scrolls, which were all frustratingly time-consuming to read. For as long as anyone could remember, the Greeks had written their texts so that their letters ran together withnospacesorpunctuation and without any distinction between lowercase and capitals. It was up to the reader to pick their way through this unforgiving mass of letters to discover where each word or sentence ended and the next began. In early Greece and Rome, persuasive speech was more important than written language Yet the lack of punctuation and word spaces was not seen as a problem. In early democracies such as Greece and Rome, where elected officials debated to promote their points of view, eloquent and persuasive speech was considered more important than written language and readers fully expected that they would have to pore over a scroll before reciting it in public. To be able to understand a text on a first reading was unheard of: when asked to read aloud from an unfamiliar document, a 2nd Century writer named Aulus Gellius protested that he would mangle its meaning and emphasise its words incorrectly. (When a bystander stepped in to read the document instead, he did just that.) View image of In early Greece and Rome, understanding a text on a first reading was unheard of (Credit: Credit: Getty Images) Joining the dots Aristophanes’ breakthrough was to suggest that readers could annotate their documents, relieving the unbroken stream of text with dots of ink aligned with the middle (·), bottom (.) or top (·) of each line. His ‘subordinate’, ‘intermediate’ and ‘full’ points corresponded to the pauses of increasing length that a practised reader would habitually insert between formal units of speech called the comma, colon and periodos. This was not quite punctuation as we know it – Aristophanes saw his marks as representing simple pauses rather than grammatical boundaries – but the seed had been planted. View image of The Romans eventually abandoned Aristophanes’ system of dots without a second thought (Credit: Credit: Classic Image / Alamy) Unfortunately, not everyone was convinced of the value of this new invention. When the Romans overtook the Greeks as the preeminent empire-builders of the ancient world, they abandoned Aristophanes’ system of dots without a second thought. Cicero, for example, one of Rome’s most famous public speakers, told his rapt audiences that the end of a sentence “ought to be determined not by the speaker’s pausing for breath, or by a stroke interposed by a copyist, but by the constraint of the rhythm”. Books became an integral part of the Christian identity And though the Romans had experimented for a while with separating·words·with·dots, by the second century CE they had abandoned that too. The cult of public speaking was a strong one, to the extent that all reading was done aloud: most scholars agree that the Greeks and Romans got round their lack of punctuation by murmuring aloud as they read through texts of all kinds. Writing comes of age It was the rise of a quite different kind of cult that resuscitated Aristophanes’ foray into punctuation. As the Ro
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A silver medal is traditionally awarded for which place in a race or competition?
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Silver medals - definition of Silver medals by The Free Dictionary Silver medals - definition of Silver medals by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Silver+medals Also found in: Thesaurus , Wikipedia . silver medal n (General Sporting Terms) a medal of silver awarded to a competitor who comes second in a contest or race. Compare gold medal , bronze medal sil′ver med′al n. sil′ver med′alist, n. ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: Noun 1. silver medal - a trophy made of silver (or having the appearance of silver) that is usually awarded for winning second place in a competition trophy , prize - something given as a token of victory Translations medaglia d'argento silvermedalj Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: Copyright © 2003-2017 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.
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Who captained the England football team at the 1958 World Cup Finals?
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England in the World Cup Final Tournament - Captains Captains Captains at World Cup Final Tournaments 1950 - 2014 by Tournament 19500 4 matches against Hungary, Argentina, Bulgaria & Brazil 1966 6 matches against Uruguay, Mexico, France, Argentina, Portugal & West Germany 1970 4 matches against Romania, Brazil, Czechoslovakia & West Germany 1982 5 matches against France, Czechoslovakia, Kuwait, West Germany & Spain 1986 2 matches against Portugal & Morocco Peter Shilton 3 matches against Poland, Paraguay & Argentina 1990 2 matches against Republic of Ireland & Netherlands Peter Shilton 2 matches against Egypt & Italy Terry Butcher 3 matches against Belgium, Cameroon & West Germany 1998 4 matches against Tunisia, Romania, Colombia & Argentina 2002 5 matches against Sweden, Argentina, Nigeria, Denmark & Brazil 2006 5 matches against Paraguay, Trinidad & Tobago, Sweden, Ecuador & Portugal 2010 4 matches against USA, Algeria, Slovenia & Germany 2014 2 matches against Italy and Uruguay Frank Lampard one match against Costa Rica 2018 Captains at World Cup Final Tournaments 1950 - 2014 by Name David Beckham 2002: Sweden, Argentina, Nigeria, Denmark & Brazil 2006: Paraguay, Trinidad & Tobago, Sweden, Ecuador & Portugal Terry Butcher 2010: USA, Algeria, Slovenia & Germany 2014: Italy & Uruguay France, Czechoslovakia, Kuwait, West Germany & Spain Bobby Moore 1966: Uruguay, Mexico, France, Argentina, Portugal & West Germany 1970: Romania, Brazil, Czechoslovakia & West Germany Bryan Robson 1990: Republic of Ireland & Netherlands Alan Shearer 1950 (3), 1954 (3), 1958 (4) 1950: Chile, USA & Spain 1958: USSR (2), Brazil & Austria Captains at World Cup Final Tournaments 1950 - 2014 by Number Captain 1 Notes Only eleven men have led England in World Cup final tournament play. Five of these--Mick Mills, Peter Shilton, Terry Butcher, Steven Gerrard and Frank Lampard--were standby captains serving in the absence of the preferred captain. Injuries, the fortuities of time and qualification failures have prevented some of England's most illustrious captains from wearing the armband at the World Cup finals or at least limited their appearances as captain on the great stage. Throughout the six tournaments following their belated first entry into World Cup competition, England were led by their first-choice captains--Billy Wright in 1950, 1954 and 1958, Johnny Haynes in 1962 and Bobby Moore in 1966 and 1970. But the story since then has been very different. England failed to qualify for the next two tournaments, in 1974 and 1978. Manager Alf Ramsey would have stayed on and might well have continued his faith in Moore had England qualified for World Cup 1974, although he had given the armband to Martin Peters on occasion in Moore's absence. Either Kevin Keegan or Emlyn Hughes probably would have led England at World Cup 1978 had qualification been secured. Neither ever led an England team at the World Cup. Keegan was manager Ron Greenwood's preferred captain and would have led England at World Cup 1982 in Spain had he been fit, but injury kept him out for all but a late substitute appearance in England's last match at that tournament. Defender Mick Mills filled in as captain, and Keegan's international career ended on a rather sad note. Because of England's disastrous qualification record during the 1970's, he had only 26 minutes of playing time in World Cup finals. Although Bryan Robson captained England 63 times--second only to Billy Wright and Bobby Moore's 90--he led the side at the World Cup finals in only four matches. He was manager Bobby Robson's preference for the captaincy at World Cups 1986 and 1990, but injury forced his exit at the early stages of both tournaments. In Mexico in 1986, a long-standing shoulder injury, aggravated in a warm-up match against Mexico in Los Angeles, forced him from the pitch during the first half of the second group match agai
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Which actor was singer Madonna’s first husband?
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Madonna - Biography - IMDb Biography Showing all 291 items Jump to: Overview (4) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (2) | Trade Mark (6) | Trivia (198) | Personal Quotes (74) | Salary (6) Overview (4) 5' 4½" (1.64 m) Mini Bio (1) The remarkable, hyper-ambitious Material Girl who never stops reinventing herself, Madonna is a seven-time Grammy Award-winner who has sold over three hundred million records and CDs to adoring fans worldwide. Her film career, however, is another story. Her performances have consistently drawn scathing or laughable reviews from film critics, and the films have usually had tepid, if any, success at the box office. Born Madonna Louise Ciccone in August 1958 in Bay City, Michigan, she is the daughter of Madonna Louise Fortin and Silvio Ciccone , an engineer designer for car companies. Her father was of Italian descent (from a family from Pacentro) and her mother was of French-Canadian ancestry. She moved to New York in 1978 and studied with renowned choreographer Alvin Ailey , joined up with the Patrick Hernandez Revue, formed a pop/dance band called "Breakfast Club" and began working with then-boyfriend Stephen Bray on recording several disco-oriented songs. New York producer/D.J. Mark Kamins passed her demo tapes to Sire Records in early 1982 and the rest is history. The 1980s was Madonna's boom decade, and she dominated the music charts with a succession of multimillion-selling albums, and her musical and fashion influence on young women was felt around the globe. Madonna first appeared on screen in two low-budget films marketed to an adolescent audience: A Certain Sacrifice (1985) and Vision Quest (1985). However, she scored a minor cult hit with Desperately Seeking Susan (1985) starring alongside spunky Rosanna Arquette . Madonna's next effort with then husband Sean Penn , Shanghai Surprise (1986), was savaged by critics, although the resilient star managed to somewhat improve her standing with her next two films, the off-beat Who's That Girl (1987) (although she did receive decidedly mixed reviews, they weren't as negative as those of her previous effort) and the quirky Damon Runyon -inspired Bloodhounds of Broadway (1989). The big-budget and star-filled Dick Tracy (1990) had her playing bad girl "Breathless Mahoney" flirting with Warren Beatty , but the epic failed to catch fire at the box office. Taking an earthier role, Madonna was much more entertaining alongside Tom Hanks and Geena Davis in A League of Their Own (1992), a story about female baseball players during W.W.II. However, she again drew the wrath of critics with the whodunit Body of Evidence (1993), an obvious (and lame) attempt to cash in on the success of the sexy Sharon Stone thriller Basic Instinct (1992). Several other minor screen roles followed, then Madonna starred as Eva Perón in Evita (1996), a fairly well received screen adaptation of the hugely successful Broadway musical, for which she received a Golden Globe for Best Actress. The Material Girl stayed away from the movie cameras for several years, returning to co-star in the lukewarm romantic comedy The Next Best Thing (2000), followed by the painful Swept Away (2002) for husband Guy Ritchie . If those films weren't bad enough, she was woefully miscast as a vampish fencing instructor in the James Bond adventure Die Another Day (2002). After finally admitting that her acting days were over, Madonna began a directing career in 2008 with the barely remembered Filth and Wisdom (2008) and a year later she reunited with Madonna: Truth or Dare (1991) director Alek Keshishian to develop a script about the relationship between the Duke of Windsor and the Duchess of Windsor that led to his abdication in 1936: the result, a movie named W.E. (2011), starring James D'Arcy and Andrea Riseborough as the infernal but still royal couple, was released in 2011 to lukewarm critics but it gathered one Oscar nomination for costumes and won the Golden Globe for Best Original Song for "Masterpiece". - IMDb Mini Biography By: [email protected] Spouse (2) Wore cone-shaped bras during her E
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The medical condition priapism is a persistent and usually painful what?
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Priaprism | definition of Priaprism by Medical dictionary Priaprism | definition of Priaprism by Medical dictionary http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Priaprism Priapism is a rare condition that causes a persistent, and often painful, penile erection. Description Priapism is drug induced, injury related, or caused by disease, not sexual desire. As in a normal erection, the penis fills with blood and becomes erect. However, unlike a normal erection that dissipates after sexual activity ends, the persistent erection caused by priapism is maintained because the blood in the penile shaft does not drain. The shaft remains hard, while the tip of the penis is soft. If it is not relieved promptly, priapism can lead to permanent scarring of the penis and inability to have a normal erection. Causes and symptoms Priapism is caused by leukemia, sickle cell disease , or spinal cord injury . It has also been associated as a rare side effect to trazodone (Desyrel), a drug prescribed to treat depression. An overdose of self-injected chemicals to counteract impotence has also been responsible for priapism. The chemicals are directly injected into the penis, and at least a quarter of all men who have used this method of treatment for over three months develop priapism. Diagnosis A physical examination is needed to diagnose priapism. Further testing, including nuclear scanning or Doppler ultrasound, will diagnose the underlying cause of the condition. Treatment There are three methods of treatment. The most effective is the injection of medicines into the penis that allow the blood to escape. Cold packs may also be applied to alleviate the condition, but this method becomes ineffective after about eight hours. For the most serious cases and those that do not respond to the first two treatments, a needle can be used to remove the blood. The tissues may need to be flushed with saline or diluted medications by the same needle method. That failing, there are more extensive surgical procedures available. One of them shuts off much of the blood supply to the penis so that it can relax. If the problem is due to a sickle cell crisis, treatment of the crisis with oxygen or transfusion may suffice. Prognosis If priapism is relieved within the first 12-24 hours, there is usually no residual damage. After that, permanent impotence may result, since the high pressure in the penis compromises blood flow and leads to tissue death (infarction). Prevention An antineoplastic drug (hydroxyurea) may prevent future episodes of priapism for patients with sickle cell disease. Resources Wertheimer, Neil. Total Health for Men. Emmaus, PA: Rodale Press, 1995. Periodicals Werthman, P., and J. Rajfer. "MUSE Therapy: Preliminary Clinical Observations." Urology 50 (November 1997): 809-811. Key terms Antineoplastic — A drug used to inhibit the growth and spread of cancerous cells. Doppler ultrasound — An imaging technique using ultrasound that can detect moving liquids. Infarction — Death of tissue due to inadequate blood supply. Nuclear scanning — Use of injected radioactive elements to analyze blood flow. Sickle cell anemia — A hereditary abnormality of blood cells in which some are deformed and may plug up small blood vessels. priapism [pri´ah-pizm] persistent abnormal erection of the penis, accompanied by pain and tenderness. It is seen in diseases and injuries of the spinal cord, and may be caused by vesical calculus and certain injuries to the penis. pri·a·pism (prī'ă-pizm), Persistent erection of the penis, accompanied by pain and tenderness, resulting from a pathologic condition rather than sexual desire; a term loosely used as a synonym for satyriasis. [see priapus] /pri·a·pism/ (pri´ah-pizm) persistent abnormal erection of penis, accompanied by pain and tenderness. priapism (prī′ə-pĭz′əm) n. Persistent, usually painful erection of the penis, especially as a consequence of disease and not related to sexual arousal. priapism [prī′əpiz′əm] Etymology: Gk, priapos, phallus an abnormal condition of prolonged or constant penile erection, often painful a
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Which footballer claimed that his hand-ball goal against England in 1986 was ‘The hand of God’?
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Maradona admits 'hand of God' goal was revenge for Falklands | The Independent Maradona admits 'hand of God' goal was revenge for Falklands Saturday 2 October 2004 23:00 BST Click to follow The Independent Online Diego Maradona, the world's most famous sports cheat, has claimed that his notorious hand-ball goal against England in the 1986 World Cup was not, after all, a matter of divine intervention, but of simple revenge. Diego Maradona, the world's most famous sports cheat, has claimed that his notorious hand-ball goal against England in the 1986 World Cup was not, after all, a matter of divine intervention, but of simple revenge. The player has always described his goal, which he punched into the net, as scored by "the hand of God". But yesterday, in an extract from his forthcoming book, modestly entitled El Diego: The Autobiography of the World's Greatest Footballer, he said it was retribution against England for his country's defeat in the Falklands War. He writes: "We blamed the English players for everything that happened, for all the suffering of the Argentine people ... Before the match we said football had nothing to do with the Malvinas war. But we knew a lot of Argentine kids died, shot down like little birds. This was revenge." England lost, and Argentina went on to win the trophy. The English are not Maradona's only target: "I met the Pope. It was disappointing." He says the Pope gave him a rosary and told him it was special. But when he compared it to ones handed to his wife and mother, he found it was the same. Peeved, he went back to tackle the Supreme Pontiff about it but received only a pat on the back. Maradona writes: "Total lack of respect!" Since then Maradona has become bloated and cocaine-addicted. In April he was taken into intensive care with heart problems, and his family then forced him to go into rehab for his addiction. After two months he said he wanted to go to Cuba, the setting for a picture published in a Mexican newspaper showing him lying on a bed snorting substances. His family tried to get a court to stop him, but Maradona went on television, pleaded for the right to return to Cuba, and broke down in tears on air. A judge cleared him for take-off, and two weeks ago 43-year-old arrived in Cuba for treatment at the Centre for Mental Health. So the man who once had the body of an athlete and the feet of an angel now has the brain and heart of an addict. The hand of God moves in mysterious ways. More about:
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Juliette Norton married which British television chef in 2000?
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Celebrity chef who married Juliette Norton in 2000 - crossword puzzle clues & answers - Dan Word «Let me solve it for you» Celebrity chef who married Juliette Norton in 2000 Today's crossword puzzle clue is a general knowledge one: Celebrity chef who married Juliette Norton in 2000. We will try to find the right answer to this particular crossword clue. Here are the possible solutions for "Celebrity chef who married Juliette Norton in 2000" clue. It was last seen in British general knowledge crossword. We have 1 possible answer in our database. Possible answer:
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Rozencrantz and Gildenstern are characters in which Shakespeare play?
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Rosencrantz and Guildenstern Rosencrantz and Guildenstern From Hamlet. Eds. F. A. Purcell and L. M. Somers. Rosencrantz and Guildenstern had been fellow-students of Hamlet at Wittenberg, and were much beloved by him. "Good gentlemen," says the Queen, he hath much talk'd of you; And, sure I am, two men there are not living To whom he more adheres. -- II. ii. 19. They are received with cordiality by the Prince, and are entertained without reserve until he perceives they have been corrupted by the King. They are typical of men whose inclinations are good, but who lack character to follow those inclinations. They cannot even practice villainy with success. "You were sent for," says Hamlet, "and there is a kind of confession in your looks, which your modesties have not craft enough to colour." They commit no actual crime in the play, and are apparently no worse than the society in which they move. Hamlet tells Rosencrantz that he "soaks up" the king's countenance, his rewards, his authorities; he keeps them, like an ape doth nuts, in the corner of his jaw; first mouthed, to be last swallowed: when he needs what you have gleaned, it is but squeezing you, and, sponge, you shall be dry again, IV. ii. 17. They are fools more than they are knaves, but Shakespeare knows that folly is often more harmful than knavery. When death is meted out to them as a punishment for their base servility, Hamlet satisfies himself with the reflection, Why, man, they did make love to this employment; They are not near my conscience; their defeat Does by their own insinuation grow. -- V. ii. 57. He feels no compunction at their fate, and though their punishment is severe, they leave the world no poorer for their loss. "Wilhelm Meister translates Hamlet and adapts it for the stage; a difficulty arises in finding characters to fill all the parts, and Serlo, the stage manager, suggests that Rosencrantz and Guildenstern should be compressed into one. 'Heaven preserve me from all such curtailments!' answered Wilhelm, 'they destroy at once the sense and the effect. What these two persons are and do, it is impossible to represent by one. In such small matters, we discover Shakespeare's greatness. These soft approaches, this smirking and bowing, this assenting, wheedling, flattering, this whisking agility, this wagging of the tail, this allness and emptiness, this legal knavery, this ineptitude and insipidity, -- how can they be expressed by a single man? There ought to be at least a dozen of these people, if they could be had: for it is only in society that they are anything; they are society itself, and Shakespeare showed no little wisdom and discernment in bringing in a pair of them.'" -- Goethe. How to cite this article: Shakespeare, William. Hamlet. Eds. F. A. Purcell and L. M. Somers. Chicago: Scott, Foresman and Co., 1916. Shakespeare Online. 2 Aug. 2013. < http://www.shakespeare-online.com/plays/hamlet/rosencrantz.html >. _______
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In the human body, toxaemia is more commonly known by what name?
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Toxaemia - definition of toxaemia by The Free Dictionary Toxaemia - definition of toxaemia by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/toxaemia 1. (Pathology) a condition characterized by the presence of bacterial toxins in the blood 2. (Pathology) the condition in pregnancy of pre-eclampsia or eclampsia [C19: from tox- + -aemia] 1. a condition of illness due to the presence in the bloodstream of toxins. 2. blood poisoning. — toxemic, toxaemic, adj. Noun 1. illness , sickness , unwellness , malady - impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism eclampsia - a toxic condition characterized by convulsions and possibly coma during or immediately after pregnancy preeclampsia , pre-eclampsia - abnormal state of pregnancy characterized by hypertension and fluid retention and albuminuria; can lead to eclampsia if untreated 2. blood poisoning , septicaemia , septicemia - invasion of the bloodstream by virulent microorganisms from a focus of infection Translations toxemia (US) [tɒkˈsiːmɪə] N → toximia f toxaemia n → Blutvergiftung f, → Sepsis f (spec) toxaemia toxemia (Am) [tɒkˈsiːmɪə] n → tossiemia Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: unwellness References in periodicals archive ? My mother had contracted toxaemia and my father was told it was unlikely that we would both survive. Copyright © 2003-2017 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.
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Which British politician introduced the expression ‘Terminological inexactitude’, a euphemism for a lie or untruth?
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What does terminological inexactitude mean? This page provides all possible meanings and translations of the word terminological inexactitude Wiktionary(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition: terminological inexactitude(Noun) A lie or falsehood. Origin: Coined by Winston Churchill campaigning in the 1906 election, and repeated by him in the parliament, Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Terminological inexactitude Terminological inexactitude is a phrase introduced in 1906 by British politician Winston Churchill. Today, it is used as a euphemism or circumlocution meaning a lie or untruth. Churchill first used the phrase during the 1906 election. After the election in the House of Commons on 22 February 1906, as Under-Secretary of the Colonial Office, he repeated what he had said during the campaign: The conditions of the transvaal ordinance ... cannot in the opinion of His Majesty's Government be classified as slavery; at least, that word in its full sense could not be applied without a risk of terminological inexactitude. It seems this first usage was strictly literal, merely a roundabout way of referring to inexact or inaccurate terminology. But it was soon interpreted or taken up as a euphemism for an outright lie. To accuse another member in the House of lying is unparliamentary, so a way of implying that without saying it was very useful. Numerology The numerical value of terminological inexactitude in Chaldean Numerology is: 3 Pythagorean Numerology
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Who is the host of British television panel show ‘Eight Out of Ten Cats’?
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8 Out of 10 Cats (TV Series 2005– ) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error 8 Out of 10 Cats 24min A topical news panel show with Jimmy Carr as host, and team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson. Stars: a list of 28 titles created 07 Jun 2011 a list of 30 titles created 05 Oct 2013 a list of 25 titles created 16 Mar 2014 a list of 47 titles created 15 Apr 2014 a list of 24 titles created 4 months ago Title: 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005– ) 7.9/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. An edition of Countdown (1982) with the stars of 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005). Stars: Jimmy Carr, Rachel Riley, Susie Dent Mock the Week (TV Series 2005) Comedy | Game-Show A comedic look at current events. Stars: Dara O'Briain, Hugh Dennis, Andy Parsons Two teams, lead by their team leader (either Lee Mack or David Mitchell), have to try and make the other team believe their crazy stories. Stars: David Mitchell, Lee Mack, Rob Brydon A comedy panel game in which being Quite Interesting is more important than being right. Stephen Fry is joined each week by four comedians to share anecdotes and trivia, and maybe answer some questions as well. Stars: Alan Davies, Stephen Fry, Bill Bailey Hilarious, totally-irreverent, near-slanderous political quiz show, based mainly on news stories from the last week or so, that leaves no party, personality or action unscathed in pursuit ... See full summary » Stars: Ian Hislop, Paul Merton, Angus Deayton British comedian Russell Howard shares his views on the topical news of the previous week. Stars: Russell Howard, Colin Hoult, Sadie Hasler An edition of Deal or No Deal? (2005) with the stars of 8 Out of 10 Cats (2005). Director: Ollie Bartlett Edit Storyline A topical news panel show with Jimmy Carr as host, and team captains Sean Lock and Jon Richardson. 3 June 2005 (UK) See more » Also Known As: 8 из 10 кошек See more » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia The name 8 out of 10 cats come from the old Whiskas advert '8 out of 10 cats prefer Whiskas to any other cat food' See more » Connections Fantastic bit of British game-show comedy! 11 August 2005 | by Reilly_4 (United Kingdom) – See all my reviews 8 out of 10 cats is a game show in which two teams answer questions linked to opinion polls answered for by the general British public. Hosted by the terrific Jimmy Carr, it features Sean Lock and Dave Spikey (both also brilliant) as the team captains, and a host of famous faces to be the other team members. The comedy comes thick and fast, especially from Lock and Spikey, with regular quips from the guests, most of which are surprisingly funny! With a host like Carr, and team captains who know what they're doing, this programme is an absolute treat and should not be missed. This programme has become one of my favourite comedy game shows, up there with Have I Got News For You, Shooting Stars, and Never Mind the Buzzcocks. Don't Miss! 26 of 34 people found this review helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes
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Lipshen is the name of the cat in which Roald Dahl book?
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The Witches - Roald Dahl Roald Dahl Published in 1983 Synopsis Roald Dahl's The Witches tells the story of a brave young boy and his Norwegian grandmother as they battle England's witches. Background Background Witches absolutely detest children. To a witch, a child smells like dogs' droppings. And now the Grand High Witch is planning to get rid of every child in England - can anybody stop them? The Witches tells the story of a brave young boy and his Norwegian grandmother as they battle against England's child-hating witches. It continues to feature in lists dedicated to the scariest children's books more than 30 years after it was first published. Especially around Halloween. When he was a child himself, Roald Dahl used to spend every summer holiday with his family in Norway, where he was inspired by bedtime stories of witches and magic. He wrote about these holidays in Boy: Tales of Childhood. It is also said that the grandmother in The Witches was partially inspired by Roald's own mother. Roald dedicated the book to his wife, Liccy. A film version of the story, starring Angelica Huston as the witches' leader The Grand High Witch, was released in 1990. The main difference between the film and the original story is the ending - in the book, there is no spell cast to change the boy's state back to what it was before the witches found him. The film also gives its central character the name Luke, whereas in the book we don't find out the name of either the boy who narrates the story or his grandmother. In 1983, the year it was published, The Witches won three awards: The New York Times Outstanding Books Award, The Federation of Children's Book Groups Award and The Whitbread Award. The Witches helped inspire Boy
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Which famous race horse was stolen from the Ballymany Stud in Ireland in February 1983?
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The truth about Shergar racehorse kidnapping - Telegraph The truth about Shergar racehorse kidnapping Image 1 of 3 Jim Fitzgerald, Shergar's former groom with a photograph of the prize bay stallion: 'He was a grand horse' Image 1 of 3 Kevin Mallon, a convicted killer and senior IRA leader who has been identified as the man behind the plot The Aga Khan owned six of the 40 shares in Shergar By Andrew Alderson, Chief Reporter 12:01AM GMT 27 Jan 2008 It is 25 years since a world-famous racehorse was kidnapped by the IRA, never to be seen again. Now, chief reporter Andrew Alderson has solved the mystery of Shergar's final hours, why his remains have never been found and uncovered the truth about the bungled ransom attempt that led to his demise Swirling mist and driving rain threaten to obscure the view from a ridge up in the Iron Mountains, high above County Leitrim. However, it is still possible to see, hundreds of feet below and stretching to the horizon, the most sparsely populated terrain in all of Ireland. Brough Scott: Extraordinary racing machine's callous end Until a decade ago this was "bandit country", the remote hills and marshlands from where the IRA and its supporters smuggled arms over the border and planned their raids on the security forces in Northern Ireland. Once targets had been attacked, active service units would then slip back to the "safe houses" of the south to prepare for their next mission. Related Articles Extraodrinary racing machine's callous end 27 Jan 2008 Co Leitrim, which even now has a population of just 26,000, has kept many secrets during the 30 years of the Troubles. But perhaps its greatest mystery is what happened to Shergar, the racehorse once regarded as the nearest real-life equivalent to Pegasus, the winged horse from Greek mythology. Now, however, an investigation by The Sunday Telegraph to mark the 25th anniversary of the horse's kidnapping finally solves the puzzle of Shergar's final hours, why his remains have never been found and how the Garda, the Irish police, bungled their investigation. The precise circumstances of Shergar's grisly death are also revealed for the first time. Shergar was five years old and preparing for his second season as a breeding stallion when he was snatched from the Ballymany Stud in Co Kildare - just a stone's throw from The Curragh racetrack - on a foggy winter's evening. On the racecourse, as a two- and three-year-old, Shergar had been nothing short of sensational, winning the 1981 Derby by 10 lengths, a record distance that century for Britain's biggest flat race. With a distinctive white blaze on his face, four white "socks" and his unusual racing style - he ran with his tongue lolling out of one side of his mouth - Shergar quickly captured the imagination of the British and Irish public. The bay colt was owned by the Aga Khan, the billionaire spiritual leader to 15 million Ismaili Muslims, was trained by Sir Michael Stoute at Newmarket and was ridden by the "choirboy", an angelic looking 19-year-old jockey called Walter Swinburn, who now trains in Britain. There was widespread relief when at the end of his career, instead of being shipped to one of the large American studs as expected, Shergar was returned to his birthplace of Ireland. There, he was syndicated for £10 million (40 shares worth £250,000 each, six of which were kept by the Aga Khan) to stand at stud. During his first season he "covered" 35 mares, with owners paying up to £80,000 a time for the privilege of having a colt or filly by Shergar. As his second season approached, Shergar was expected to cover at least 55 mares throughout 1983. He was thought to have a long and distinguished stud career ahead of him. A quarter of a century ago, the Ballymany Stud was shielded from the outside world by a five-bar wooden gate with a latch. Unlike today, there were no electronic security gates, CCTV cameras or an intercom to gain access - even though the horses inside were sometimes worth millions of pounds each. Shortly after 8.30pm on February 8, 1983, Jim Fitzgerald, then 53, the
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Mount Huascaran is in which South American country?
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Huascaran Overview - Peakware.com Convenient Center: Huaraz, Peru Huascarán is the highest mountain in Peru, and the fifth highest in South America. The continent's four higher mountains are all located further south along the Chile-Argentina crest, so Huascarán towers dominantly among its peers. Its two extinct volcanic summits (the lower north peak is 21,830 ft.) are separated by a huge deep saddle, upon which a hut now sits. The mountain is both high and massive, its huge flanks covered in steep, broken glaciers. In 1962 a hanging glacier broke from the mountain's northern flank, killing 6,000 people in the village of Ranrahirca. In 1970, a similar fate fell upon the villages of Yungay, Huaraz, and Aija, which were wiped out by earthquake-triggered avalanches from the mountain. Fifteen members of a Czech expedition were climbing Huascarán at the time, and were among the thousands dead. Many climbers have also been killed by icefall in the area between the two peaks. Technically, Huascarán is actually one of the easiest climbs in the Cordillera Blanca, though its ever-present hazards -- icefall, avalanche, and crevasse -- must not be overlooked. Huascarán's lower north summit was first climbed in 1908 by Annie Peck, making it one of the few major peaks in the world to be first ascended by a woman. The higher south peak remained unclimbed for 24 years after Peck's south peak ascent. Both peaks are climbed via the saddle that separates them, and the panorama from the top is unequaled. The lower north peak is less crowded, and is a slightly more difficult climb.
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Shiitake is what type of foodstuff?
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Mushrooms, shiitake The World's Healthiest Foords are health-promoting foods that can change your life. Watch for the launch of our new WHFoods 7-Day Meal Plan on January 23rd! The George Mateljan Foundation is a not-for-profit foundation with no commercial interests or advertising. Our mission is to help you eat and cook the healthiest way for optimal health. Mushrooms, shiitake Long a symbol of longevity in Asia because of their health-promoting properties, shiitake mushrooms have been used medicinally by the Chinese for more than 6,000 years. More recently, their rich, smoky flavor has endeared them to American taste buds. These exotic hearty mushrooms can now be found in supermarket shelves across the U.S. throughout the year. Like other mushrooms, these specialty mushrooms are as mysteriously unique as they are delicious. While often thought of as a vegetable and prepared like one, mushrooms are actually a fungus, a special type of living organism that has no roots, leaves, flowers or seeds. What's New and Beneficial about Shiitake Mushrooms Although immune system support has often received much of the spotlight in shiitake mushroom research, recent study results involving support of the cardiovascular system have caught the attention of many researchers. In particular, recent studies have shown the ability of shiitake mushrooms to help protect us against cardiovascular diseases (including atherosclerosis) by preventing too much immune cell binding to the lining of our blood vessels. In order for immune cells and other materials to bind onto our blood vessel linings, certain protein molecules—called adhesion molecules—must be produced and sent into action. By helping to block the adhesion molecule production process, substances in shiitake mushrooms can help protect our blood vessels. (The adhesion molecule production that is partially blocked by shiitake mushroom components includes the adhesion molecules ICAM-1, VCAM-1, and E-selectin.) Shiitake mushrooms have long been recognized as a very good, non-animal food source of iron. But a recent preliminary study has determined that the bioavailability of iron from shiitake mushrooms may be even better than we thought. Although conducted on laboratory animals (female rats) rather than humans, this study found the iron in dried shiitake mushroom to be equally as bioavailable as supplemental iron in the form of ferrous gluconate. (Ferrous gluconate is a very commonly used low-dose iron supplement.) While we don't usually spotlight research on laboratory animals, we found this result to be especially promising for individuals who consume little or no animal products and are often looking for foods that can supply valuable amounts of bioavailable iron. Shiitake mushrooms can be one of the most sustainable foods in your diet! While the majority of shiitake mushrooms produced worldwide have been grown on sawdust block in a non-natural setting, it is fully possible for shiitake mushrooms to be produced on natural hardwood logs in a forest setting. This approach to shiitake mushroom production is called "forest farming" and it has become an especially popular way of growing shiitake mushrooms in the U.S, where there are now more than 200 shiitake mushroom growers. Unfortunately, forest farming is not a requirement for organic certification of shiitake mushrooms. However, all of the plant crop standards in the National Organics Program regulations apply to shiitake mushroom production, and so the combination of these two features—certified organic shiitake mushrooms that have also been forest farmed—can make a great food choice in terms of sustainable agriculture. Just look for the USDA's organic logo on your shiitake mushrooms to determine if they are certified organic. Then check for information about forest farming on the packaging. If no information is provided, there is a good chance that your shiitake mushrooms were not forest farmed. For this reason, we encourage you to ask your store staff or contact the product manufacturer to determine if your shiitake mushrooms were
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Romansh is an official language of which European country?
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What Do People Speak in Switzerland? | USA Today What Do People Speak in Switzerland? Switzerland, a country with a population of only 7 million, has four official languages. (Photo: Ablestock.com/AbleStock.com/Getty Images ) American Travel to Switzerland Switzerland is widely considered to be the model for a kind of tolerance relatively rare within European countries: Peaceful coexistence between different language groups. While Swiss dialects of three of the country's official languages -- German, French and Italian -- differ from standard versions, they're all mutually intelligible. However, the fourth, Romansh, is in a class of its own. This ancient and mysterious tongue, spoken in only one region of the country by less than 1 percent of the Swiss population, is found nowhere else in the world. Although English isn't an official language, it's widely spoken and understood, especially in cities. Switzerland's Linguistic Diversity In the first century B.C., today's Switzerland was part of the Roman Empire, but following its collapse in the fifth century, Germanic tribes moved into the region, and linguistic diversity began evolving from there. The Swiss federation consists of 26 cantons, or states, all with much more control over their own affairs, including education and language policy, than North American or European states and provinces. Despite four official languages, 22 cantons have only one official language, and children who attend public schools there don't have the choice of being educated in any other language. The Swiss German Dialect The vast majority of the Swiss population, about 64 percent, converse in a dialect of German called Swiss German, which divides even further into regional sub-dialects. For example, the customary greeting in standard, or high, German would be "guten Tag," but in Swiss German, the all-purpose hello for one person is "gruetzi" or "gruetzi wohl," and for more than one, "gruetzi miteinander," the equivalent of "hello, everybody." Whereas "guten Abend" is the standard German way of saying, "good night," speakers of Swiss German would say, "guten Abig" when addressing one person, and "guten Abig zusammen" or "guten Abig miteinander" for two or more. Despite conversational differences, the Swiss use standard German in writing. In both Zurich, the largest city, and Bern, the capital, Swiss German is the dominant language, although in the canton of Bern, French is also officially recognized. French and Italian The differences between standard French and Swiss French, spoken by about 20 percent of the population, aren't as great as they are between standard and Swiss German. As Andres Kristol, director of the University of Neuchâtel’s Centre for the Study of Dialects and Regional French, puts it, “It’s the same dish but the spices are different." To the ears of a Parisian, the Swiss French spoken in Geneva in the country's Romandie region has a charmingly antique quality, with a slower pace, different accent and variant words and phrases. Like Swiss German and French, the Italian spoken by about 7 percent of the population differs somewhat from the Italian spoken in Italy but people use standard Italian when writing. Mysterious Romansh If Romansh were an animal, it would be classified as critically endangered. In fact, fewer people in Switzerland today -- only half of 1 percent of the population -- speak Romansh than Serbo-Croatian. Most visitors to Switzerland visit the alpine canton Graubunden, the only place where this language is spoken but also famous for its ski resorts, including St. Moritz. Romansh is believed to have evolved from the native language spoken by a tribe that migrated into the region around 500 B.C., but was also strongly influenced by the Latin spoken by ordinary people in the old Roman Empire. Five dialects exist but in 1982, a standardized written version was adopted. Romansh's march to extinction may have been slowed after Microsoft added it to its range of desktop language options. Graubunden is the only canton with three official languages, the other two be
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Who was the first British footballer to play 100 Champions League matches?
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David Beckham: A Footballer's Story (Soccer Documentary) - YouTube David Beckham: A Footballer's Story (Soccer Documentary) Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Feb 13, 2014 Documentary on soccer player David Beckham: A Footballer's Story. David Robert Joseph Beckham, OBE (born 2 May 1975) is an English footballer who currently plays for French Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain. He has played for Manchester United, Preston North End, Real Madrid, Milan, Los Angeles Galaxy, and the England national team for which he holds the appearance record for an outfield player. Beckham's professional career began with Manchester United, making his first-team debut in 1992 aged 17. With United, Beckham won the Premier League title six times, the FA Cup twice, and the UEFA Champions League in 1999. He then played four seasons with Real Madrid, winning the La Liga championship in his final season with the club. In July 2007 Beckham signed a five-year contract with Major League Soccer club Los Angeles Galaxy. While a Galaxy player, he spent two loan spells in Italy with AC Milan in 2009 and 2010. In international football, Beckham made his England debut on 1 September 1996, at the age of 21. He was captain for six years during which he played 58 times. He has 115 career appearances to date. Beckham has twice been runner-up for FIFA World Player of the Year and in 2004 was the world's highest-paid footballer when taking into account salary and advertising deals. Beckham was the first British footballer to play 100 Champions League matches. When joining the MLS in 2007 he was given the highest player salary in the league's history of US$6.5m per year. Category
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The Bossa Nova dance originated in which country?
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Bossa Nova Bossa Nova In The Begining Bossa Nova has become a part of the American jazz tradition. Bossa Nova songs are a very common part of any high school jazz ensemble. But Bossa Nova music is quite far from an American tradition. Its origins are traced back to brazil in the 1850’s, and it was not really introduced to musicians in the U.S until 1962. 9 At this time in the united states, when samba musicians in Brazil combined their music style with a style of “Cool Jazz” that was coming out of California at the time.1 Literally translated the words bossa nova mean New Beat, and that is exactly what it was, a new musical beat and a new style of music that immediately gained immense popularity with Brazil’s upper and middle classes. Bossa Nova musicians started by playing in wealthy neighborhoods of Brazil, the songs were mostly about beautiful girls and falling in love as opposed to its cousin that Samba, whose songs at the time were mostly about political struggle. But in the coming century the texture of Bossa Nova would change with the social climate of Brazil. 9 A vehicle for social change In the 60’s Bossa Nova was considered a harmless music, that is, the musicians of Bossa Nova did not write songs of political protest. But somehow, the musical style spawned the birth of the prostest music in Brazil that is considered responsible for the political turmoil that eventually led to a military coup in Brazil in 1964. 9 During all the political turmoil, Bossa Nova Musicians began to write songs with a much stronger political message, and some were almost considered social guides and leaders, in a similar manner to Bob Dylan was in the United States at this time. After the Coup of 1964 Bossa Nova continued to change. The Topic Of many songs shifted towards protest at the new Military government. Bossa Nova was no longer a music of the upper class, it was a music of the people of Brazil. 9 Although it was originally a music for the Upper Class bossa nova has always had many parallels to the country of its origin. It was created in a time of growth and relative prosperity for Brazil and then the “second style”, created after 1964 was during a time of struggle, and the lyrics of the songs support this. Bossa Nova Today Today Bossa Nova is beginning to celebrate a return to popularity. The adults of today had parents who loved Bossa Nova, and true to all human nature, as kids they rebelled against things that their parents stood for, but those kids are now becoming adults and beginning to re-embrace Bossa Nova as part of their country’s tradition, as well as, appreciate it and enjoy is purely for its musical brilliance. Famous Bossa Nova Composers include, Antonio Carlos Jobim, one of the founding fathers of Bossa Nova, and Sylvia Telles, who is considered by many to be the most talend Brazilian singer in the 1950’s and1960’s. 1 In the united states Bossa Nova has received to recent, rather secret infamy in the form of “Soul Bossa Nova” by Quincy Jones, which has been featured in the opening credits of all three Austin Powers Movies. Stan Getz is also a famous Bossa Nova Musician from the United States.
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David Evans is the real name of which Irish musician?
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U2 — Free listening, videos, concerts, stats and photos at Last.fm 80s U2 is rock band from Ireland which formed in 1976 in Dublin, Ireland. Since the band’s formation, they have consisted of Bono (real name Paul Hewson) (vocals, guitar, harmonica), The Edge (real name David Evans) (guitar, keyboards, backing vocals), Adam Clayton (bass) and Larry Mullen, Jr. (drums, percussion). The band is the biggest selling alternative rock act of all time, having sold 150 million albums worldwide as of 2008. They have won 22 Grammys and were inducted into the… read more
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What is the name of the Japanese form of therapy that uses simple hands-on, no touch, and visualisation techniques, with the goal of improving the flow of life energy in a person?
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Reiki | definition of Reiki by Medical dictionary Reiki | definition of Reiki by Medical dictionary http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/Reiki Also found in: Dictionary , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . Related to Reiki: Chakras Definition Reiki is a form of therapy that uses simple hands-on, no-touch, and visualization techniques, with the goal of improving the flow of life energy in a person. Reiki (pronounced ray-key) means "universal life energy" in Japanese, and Reiki practitioners are trained to detect and alleviate problems of energy flow on the physical, emotional, and spiritual level. Reiki touch therapy is used in much the same way to achieve similar effects that traditional massage therapy is used—to relieve stress and pain , and to improve the symptoms of various health conditions. Purpose Reiki claims to provide many of the same benefits as traditional massage therapy, such as reducing stress, stimulating the immune system, increasing energy, and relieving the pain and symptoms of health conditions. Practitioners have reported success in helping patients with acute and chronic illnesses, from asthma and arthritis to trauma and recovery from surgery. Reiki is a gentle and safe technique, and has been used successfully in some hospitals. It has been found to be very calming and reassuring for those suffering from severe or fatal conditions. Reiki can been used by doctors, nurses, psychologists and other health professionals to bring touch and deeper caring into their healing practices. Description Origins Reiki was developed in the mid-1800s by Dr. Mikao Usui, a Japanese scholar of religion. According to the story that has been passed down among reiki teachers, Usui was a Christian who was intrigued by the idea that Christ could heal sick people by touching them with his hands. Searching for clues that would explain the secrets of healing with hands, Usui made a long pilgrimage around the world, visiting many ancient religious sects and studying ancient books. Some reiki teachers claim that Usui found clues leading back nearly 10,000 years to healing arts that originated in ancient Tibet. During his intense studies, Usui claimed he had a spiritual experience, which enabled him to heal with his own hands by becoming aware of and tapping into the universal life force. After that, he dedicated his life to helping the sick and poor. His reputation grew as he healed sick people for many years in Kyoto, Japan. Before his death, Usui passed on his healing insights using universal life energy to Dr. Chujiru Hayashi, a close acquaintance. Hayashi, in turn, passed on the healing techniques in 1938 to Hawayo Takata, a Japanese woman from Hawaii, whom he had cured of life-threatening illness using reiki methods. Takata became a firm believer and proponent of reiki, and during the 1970s formed an initiation program for training reiki masters to preserve Usui's teachings. Before she died, she prepared her granddaughter, Phyllis Lei Furumoto, to continue the lineage. Takata had personally trained 21 practitioners before she died at the age of 80 in 1980. Along with other reiki masters authorized by Takata, Furumoto formed the reiki Alliance. A faction led by Barbara Ray, formed the American Reiki Association, which was known as Radiance Technique Association International. Today, there are over 1,000 reiki masters practicing around the world, whose methods can all be traced back directly to Dr. Usui. The basic philosophy of reiki The basic concept underlying reiki is that the body has an energy field that is central to its health and proper functioning, and this energy travels in certain pathways that can become blocked or weakened. This idea of energy flow in the body is also a central concept in Ayurvedic medicine and traditional Chinese medicine , including acupuncture . Reiki practitioners believe that everyone has the potential to access the universal life energy, but that over time most people's systems become blocked and the energy becomes weakened in them. A reiki practitioner is trained to be able to detect
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Lynn Reid Banks debut novel was entitled ‘The…’what’-Shaped Room’?
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Uncategorized | i love english literature | Page 2 i love english literature October 3, 2011 Leave a comment Orphan Pip’s rise through society thanks to his mysterious benefactor wins poll by comfortable margin Jean Simmons, Martita Hunt and Anthony Wager in David Lean’s 1946 film of Great Expectations. Photograph: Sportsphoto Ltd/Allstar The author himself might have preferred David Copperfield, but Guardian readers have voted for Great Expectations as their favourite Charles Dickens novel. Pip’s adventures won 24.9% of the reader poll , well ahead of the second-placed Bleak House with 16.9%. David Copperfield, which Dickens called his “favourite child”, was third with 9.2% of the vote. From its famous opening in the graveyard, when the orphan Pip first encounters the shackled convict Magwitch, “a fearful man, all in coarse gray, with a great iron on his leg”, through his meetings with the bitter Miss Havisham and the cold Estella, and his rise through society thanks to a mysterious benefactor, Great Expectations is, said voter gavinscottw, “not only – as others have observed – formally the most ingenious of the novels – but perhaps Dickens’s most morally angry work”. Others were less impressed by the novel, and put its popularity down to the fact that “people are made to read it in school, so it’s the only one they’ve read”, said VaneWimsey, an Our Mutual Friend supporter. “It’s sooo thin and long-drawn-out. And Estella is just plain nasty. Don’t know what Pip sees in her. First crush, maybe … great love of anyone’s life, no way.” Great Expectations’ place on school reading lists can’t be the only reason for its triumph, however, with the school perennial Oliver Twist only picking up 4.6% of the readers’ votes. Pip’s place in readers’ affections was also attributed to the wealth of film and television adaptations which have been made of the novel over the years. A new version from BBC One starring David Suchet as Jaggers, Ray Winstone as Magwitch and Gillian Anderson as Miss Havisham is out for Christmas, and a new film adapted by One Day novelist David Nicholls starring Helena Bonham Carter as Miss Havisham and Ralph Fiennes as Magwitch is due to start shooting shortly. “I suspect that’s one reason why Great Expectations is such a popular novel. Readers grow up with it,” wrote Robert Douglas-Fairhurst in the Guardian . “It’s probably also why so many of them sympathise with Pip, whose narrative voice involves the perspective of a wide-eyed child coming up against that of his wiser, sadder adult self. Anyone who first reads the story as a child and returns to it in later years is likely to feel a similar mixture of nostalgia and relief. But it isn’t only individual readers who have grown up with Great Expectations. Our culture has too. Dickens once claimed that David Copperfield was his ‘favourite child’ and that Great Expectations was a close second. It’s no coincidence that both novels are about how easily children can be warped or damaged, but of the two it is the shorter, sharper Great Expectations that has aged better.” Despite a glowing user review from Jane Smiley , which saw the Pulitzer prize-winning author call it “one of my two or three favourite novels of all time”, praising its “magical” prose and “perfect blending of story and style”, Our Mutual Friend only picked up 6.5% of readers’ votes. “Where’s the love for Our Mutual Friend?” asked voter VaneWimsey, describing the author’s final complete novel as “the great masterwork of Dickens’s maturity”. The least popular Dickens novel was, unsurprisingly, his unfinished final work The Mystery of Edwin Drood, with 0.8% of the vote, narrowly behind Martin Chuzzlewit (1%), The Old Curiosity Shop (1.2%) and Nicholas Nickleby (1.8%). Your favourite Dickens novels: the result in full A Christmas Carol 7.4% A Tale of Two Cities 8.7% Barnaby Rudge 4.6% The Mystery of Edwin Drood 0.8% The Old Curiosity Shop 1.2% September 25, 2011 Leave a comment Charles Dickens, in contemplative pose. Which is your favourite Dickens? Photograph: Hulton Archive We’re on the hu
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Which band released a 2007 album entitled ‘Myths of the Near Future’?
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Klaxons on Apple Music To preview a song, mouse over the title and click Play. Open iTunes to buy and download music. Biography The London-based Klaxons feature the combined talents of Jamie Reynolds, James Righton, and Simon Taylor. Despite being a rock band at the core, Klaxons are heavily influenced by dance music, particularly the late-'80s/early-'90s U.K. rave movement. (Reynolds has even dubbed his band "nu-rave" to further emphasize the inspiration.) By the time Klaxons released their second low-key single, they had become a favorite of publications such as NME and wound up signing with Polydor Records. As the group set to work on its first album, the Modular label issued a brief singles compilation entitled Xan Valleys in late 2006. Myths of the Near Future, the full-length debut, was then released in early 2007 on both sides of the Atlantic. That same year, Myths of the Near Future won the coveted Mercury Prize. In 2008, Klaxons began work recording new songs. Purportedly, the band's label Polydor felt the songs were too experimental and rejected the album. Subsequently, Klaxons did re-record the album with producer Ross Robinson. In 2010, Klaxons released the material as its sophomore effort Surfing the Void. ~ Andy Kellman Top Albums
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What was the pen name of US crime writer Frederic Dannay?
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The Crime Fiction Kings Behind Ellery Queen | The Lineup Promoted by Open Road Media The Crime Fiction Kings Behind Ellery Queen Two boys from Brooklyn create one of the toughest sleuths of crime fiction's Golden Age. StumbleUpon stumbles Legendary editor Otto Penzler of Mysterious Press believes, “after Poe, I think it’s true that Ellery Queen was the most significant and important writer of mystery fiction in America.” Ellery Queen was actually the pen name of two cousins, Frederic Dannay (1905–1982) and Manfred B. Lee (1905–1971), as well as the name of their most famous detective. Born in Brooklyn, they spent forty-two years writing and editing under the pseudonym, gaining a reputation as the foremost American authors of the Golden Age “fair play” mystery. Besides producing multiple Queen novels – including Calamity Town and The Greek Coffin Mystery – Dannay and Lee co-founded Ellery Queen’s Mystery Magazine, one of the most influential crime publications of all time. In this video, Penzler and the authors’ sons, Richard Dannay and Rand Lee, speak about the enduring influence of the Ellery Queen mystery series. Book Genre:
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Which fruit is the main ingredient of the liqueur Quetsch?
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quetsch - Wiktionary quetsch A variety of plum having dark-skinned fruit A liqueur made from the fruit
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Jon Voight, Burt Reynolds, Ned Beatty and Ronny Cox play four friends in which 1972 film?
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Deliverance (1972) - IMDb IMDb Doctor Strange Confirmed to Appear in ‘Thor: Ragnarok’ 23 hours ago There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Intent on seeing the Cahulawassee River before it's turned into one huge lake, outdoor fanatic Lewis Medlock takes his friends on a river-rafting trip they'll never forget into the dangerous American back-country. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON TV a list of 21 titles created 12 Jun 2011 a list of 30 titles created 10 Aug 2011 a list of 26 titles created 24 Jun 2013 a list of 25 titles created 10 Apr 2015 a list of 30 titles created 6 months ago Search for " Deliverance " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for 3 Oscars. Another 2 wins & 10 nominations. See more awards » Videos Two counterculture bikers travel from Los Angeles to New Orleans in search of America. Director: Dennis Hopper A paranoid, secretive surveillance expert has a crisis of conscience when he suspects that a couple he is spying on will be murdered. Director: Francis Ford Coppola A young American and his English wife come to rural England and face increasingly vicious local harassment. Director: Sam Peckinpah When a mad man calling himself 'the Scorpio Killer' menaces the city, tough as nails San Francisco Police Inspector Harry Callahan is assigned to track down and ferret out the crazed psychopath. Director: Don Siegel Edit Storyline The Cahulawassee River valley in Northern Georgia is one of the last natural pristine areas of the state, which will soon change with the imminent building of a dam on the river, which in turn will flood much of the surrounding land. As such, four Atlanta city slickers - alpha male Lewis Medlock, generally even-keeled Ed Gentry, slightly condescending Bobby Trippe, and wide-eyed Drew Ballinger - decide to take a multi-day canoe trip on the river, with only Lewis and Ed having experience in outdoor life. They know going in that the area is ethno-culturally homogeneous and isolated, but don't understand the full extent of such until they arrive and see what they believe is the result of generations of inbreeding. Their relatively peaceful trip takes a turn for the worse when half way through they encounter a couple of hillbilly moonshiners. That encounter not only makes the four battle their way out of the valley intact and alive, but threatens the relationships of the four as they do ... Written by Huggo Four men ride a wild river. A weekend turns into a nightmare. See more » Genres: 20 September 1972 (France) See more » Also Known As: Beim Sterben ist jeder der Erste See more » Filming Locations: 70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints)| Mono (35 mm prints) Color: Did You Know? Trivia According to director John Boorman , the gas station attendant's jig during "Dueling Banjos" was unscripted and spontaneous. See more » Goofs When the main characters first meet the hillbillies they're on the right side of the river. After the accident in the rapids, and for Ed's climb up the cliff, they're on the left side of the river. They never passed under a bridge, but the surviving hillbilly is on that side of the river with them. See more » Quotes Lewis : You w- you wanna... you wanna talk about the vanishing wilderness? Bobby : Lewis, listen - what are you so anxious about this? Lewis : Because they're buildin' a dam across the Cahulawassee River; they're gonna flood a whole valley, Bobby, that's why. Dammit, they're drownin' a river; they're drownin' a river, man. See more » Crazy Credits The end credits only show the cast and a notice of where the location of the film was shot and the special thanks, which rolls over a shot of Ed and his wife laying down trying to sleep. It also shows the shot of the lake where the hand ascended up out of the water and the f
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Which make of car has the advertising slogan ‘Zoom, Zoom’?
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Goodbye Zoom-Zoom, Driving Matters is Mazda's new slogan [w/video] - Autoblog Goodbye Zoom-Zoom, Driving Matters is Mazda's new slogan [w/video] Chris Bruce Timed with the launch of the 2016 MX-5 Miata , Mazda is now changing gears with its advertising strategy in the US by launching a whole new slogan. The Japanese brand's latest marketing motto takes a much more direct approach than Zoom-Zoom by simply saying Driving Matters. The two-word phrase is meant to make customers believe that a good time behind the wheel can improve their lives. Driving Matters is also supposed to say something about how Mazda engineers vehicles. "Whether it's for safety purposes or for maintaining our 'fun to drive' nature, it all comes down to the fact that driving matters to our customers and it matters to us." Russell Wager, vice president of marketing at Mazda North American Operations, said in the announcement of the new campaign. However, Zoom-Zoom isn't entirely dead, and the words still appear in small print in some of these spots. According to Wager in an interview with Automotive News, the old slogan isn't necessarily understandable to some focus groups . "I'll ask them to explain to me what 'Zoom Zoom' means, and I'll get 6 or 7 different answers. That's what Driving Matters is supposed to address. It's supposed to solidify what 'Zoom Zoom' means to people," he said. So far, the company has released several examples of the campaign to highlight the Miata and Mazda6. At the same time, Mazda is launching a new commercial (embedded below) called A Driver's Life that showcases many of its models but puts a big emphasis on the MX-5. Show full PR text Mazda Launches All-New Advertising Campaign, "Driving Matters" - New Campaign Communicates How the Joy of Driving Can Enhance Your Life - IRVINE, Calif. (May 21, 2015) –The Oxford Dictionary defines "driving" as, "operating and controlling the direction and speed of a motor vehicle." Mazda believes that driving is more than a definition. Driving is an experience that can enhance your life. To better illustrate how every Mazda vehicle embodies why "Driving Matters," today Mazda North American Operations (MNAO) is rolling out a new advertising campaign. Driving Matters is an evolution of the Game Changers campaign. With Game Changers, Mazda succeeded in increasing consumer awareness of the functional attributes of our vehicles. Driving Matters will extend the message by creating an emotional connection to the brand. "Through the Driving Matters campaign, consumers will get a glimpse at why driving matters so much to Mazda and why we obsess over every detail in designing our cars," said Russell Wager, vice president of marketing, MNAO. "Whether it's for safety purposes or for maintaining our 'fun to drive' nature, it all comes down to the fact that driving matters to our customers and it matters to us." Mazda's all-new Driving Matters campaign will showcase various aspects of what makes the driving experience so important. Through Mazda's advance technologies and design, the campaign will dive into the importance of vehicle safety, good-looks, fuel efficiency and the fun-to- drive personality of Mazda cars. The engineering and design that goes behind each car in Mazda's lineup epitomizes the enhancement driving has on a person's life. The campaign will launch with "A Driver's Life," which chronicles the major moments and life stages in a driver's life, like getting a license and buying your first car, through raising a family and obtaining your "reward" car. The spot will feature multiple 2016 models but the aim is to celebrate driving and the core values of Mazda customers. The campaign will launch on Friday May 22nd in cinema and television with a mixture of a :60 and :30 second ads. It will be supported digitally and on our social channels. "Mazda makes cars for people who take pleasure in driving, and "Driving Matters" perfectly aligns with that philosophy. Through our creative process, it became evident that Mazda's inspiration for pure driving enjoyment is something that relates to the t
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How many coloured rings are on the Olympic flag?
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How many rings are on the Olympic flag? | Reference.com How many rings are on the Olympic flag? A: Quick Answer The Olympic flag has five interlocking rings on a white background. The rings represent the union of the nations of the five continental areas – North and South America, Africa, Europe, Asia and Australia and their athlete delegates at the games. Full Answer In 1913, the president of the International Olympic Committee, Baron Pierre de Coubertin, suggested an official Olympic flag to symbolize the peace and unity of international athletic competition. The flag was first introduced at the seventh Olympic Games in 1920. The white background and the blue, yellow, black, green and red ring colors were chosen to represent at least one color from each country's national flag.
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Who was the founder of the modern Olympic Games?
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Pierre de Coubertin, Founder of the Modern Olympics By Robert McNamara Updated August 16, 2016. Pierre de Coubertin, the founder of the modern Olympics, was a most unlikely sports hero. A French aristocrat, he became fixated on physical education in the 1880s as he became convinced that athletic prowess could save his nation from military humiliation. His campaign to promote athletic activities began as a lonely crusade. But it slowly gained support among advocates of athletics in Europe and America. And Coubertin was able to organize the first modern Olympics in Athens in 1896. Athletics Became Popular In the Late 1800s The role of athletics in life had taken on a major role throughout the 1800s, after a long period when society was essentially indifferent to sports, or, actually considered sports to be a frivolous diversion. Scientists began touting athletics as a way of improving health, and organized athletic endeavors, such as baseball leagues in the United States, became very popular. In France, the upper classes indulged in sports, and young Pierre de Coubertin participated in rowing, boxing, and fencing. continue reading below our video The Creation of the Modern Olympic Games Early Life of Pierre de Coubertin Born on January 1, 1863, in Paris, Pierre Fredy, Baron de Coubertin was eight years old when he witnessed the defeat of his homeland in the Franco-Prussian War. He came to believe that his nation’s lack of physical education for the masses contributed to the defeat at the hands of Prussians led by Otto von Bismarck . In his youth, Coubertin was also fond of reading British novels for boys which stressed the importance of physical strength. The idea formed in Coubertin’s mind that the French educational system was too intellectual. What was desperately needed in France, Coubertin believed, was a strong component of physical education. Traveled and Studied Athletics A small item in the New York Times in December 1889 mentioned Coubertin visiting the campus of Yale University. “His object in coming to this country,” reported the newspaper, “is to make himself thoroughly acquainted with the management of athletics at American colleges and thereby to devise some means of interesting the students at the French University in athletics.” In the 1880s and early 1890s Coubertin actually made several trips to America and a dozen trips to England to study the administration of athletics. The French government was impressed with his work, and commissioned him to hold "athletic congresses," which featured events such as horseback riding, fencing, and track and field. The Founder of the Modern Olympics The ambitious plans of Coubertin to revitalize the educational system of France never really materialized, but his travels began to inspire him with a far more ambitious plan. He began thinking about having countries compete in athletic events based on the Olympic festivals of ancient Greece. In 1892, at a jubilee of the French Union of Athletic Sports Societies, Coubertin introduced the idea of a modern Olympics. His idea was fairly vague, and it seems that even Coubertin himself did not have a clear idea what form such games would take. Two years later, Coubertin organized a meeting which brought together 79 delegates from 12 countries to discuss how to revive the Olympic games. The meeting established the first International Olympic Committee, and the basic framework of having the games every four years, with the first to take place in Greece, was decided upon. The First Modern Olympics The decision to hold the first modern Olympics in Athens, at the site of the ancient games, was symbolic. Yet it also proved to be problematic as Greece was embroiled in political turmoil. However, Coubertin visited Greece and became convinced the Greek people would be happy to host the games. Funds were raised to mount the games, and the first modern Olympics began in Athens on April 5, 1896. The festival continued for ten days and included events such as foot races, lawn tennis, swimming, diving, fencing, bicycle races, rowing, and a y
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The Olympic Torch is lit at which ancient site?
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Olympic torch for Rio games lit at ancient Greek site - BBC News BBC News Olympic torch for Rio games lit at ancient Greek site 21 April 2016 Media captionThe flame was lit by the sun's rays during a ceremony The flame for the Olympic Games in Brazil has been lit in southern Greece. An actor performing the role of high priestess lit the torch by using the sun's rays. The torch will be taken by various runners on an international relay that will culminate at the opening ceremony in Rio de Janeiro on 5 August. The ritual was established 80 years ago for the Berlin Games, based on a ceremony in Ancient Olympia where games were held for more than 1,000 years. Actor Katerina Lehou, who lit the torch, offered a mock prayer to Apollo, the old Greek god of light and music, at Thursday's ceremony. Wearing a long pleated robe, she knelt solemnly to the ground and lit the torch within a few seconds by using a concave mirror to catch the sunlight. Image copyright Reuters Image caption The flame was passed on by Ms Lehou to Greek gymnast Eleftherios Petrounias Image copyright Reuters Image caption The flame lighting ceremony was accompanied by choreography from priestesses Image copyright Reuters Image caption Thursday's ceremony marks the 80th anniversary of the torch relay Image copyright AP Image caption The relay, which did not exist in the ancient Greek Olympics, was introduced by the Nazi organisers of the 1936 Berlin Games She then delivered the flame to Greek world gymnastics champion Eleftherios Petrounias, the first runner in a torch relay that will conclude at the opening ceremony in Rio's Maracana Stadium. The chief organiser of the Games, Carlos Nuzman, promised to "deliver history". He said the Olympics would unite Brazil, which is beset by political and economic crises. "[The torch lighting] brings a message that can and will unite our dear Brazil, a country that is suffering much more than it deserves in its quest for a brighter future," he said in his speech. Brazil President Dilma Rousseff was forced to cancel her trip to ancient Olympia because of the impeachment threat she faces . International Olympic Committee (IOC) President Thomas Bach said the flame was "a timeless reminder that we are all part of the same humanity" despite the difficulties that Brazil is facing. "Rio de Janeiro... will provide a spectacle to showcase the best of the human spirit. In just a few weeks the Brazilian people will enthusiastically welcome the world and amaze us with their joy of life and their passion for sport," he said. Before the flame arrives in South America it will begin a six-day relay across Greece, passing through the town of Marathon - which gave its name to the long distance race - as well as a camp for refugees and migrants in Athens, the International Olympic Committee has said. The flame is due to arrive in Brazil on 3 May for a relay across the country, travelling through hundreds of cities and villages in every Brazilian state. It will be carried by about 12,000 torch bearers.
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In which US state were the 1960 Winter Olympic Games held?
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1960 4c 8th Winter Olympic Games for sale at Mystic Stamp Company 1960 4¢ Olympic Winter Games Issue Date: February 18, 1960 City: Olympic Valley, California Printed By: Bureau of Engraving and Printing Printing Method: Rotary Press Perforations: 10 ½ x 11 Color: Dull blue U.S. # 1146 honors the 1960 Winter Olympics held in Squaw Valley, California. All covers were postmarked “Olympic Valley, California” – which was a station for the Tahoe City Post Office. The station had been established specifically to handle visitors to the Olympic games. In an earlier version of the 1980 “Miracle on Ice,” the U.S. Men’s hockey team upset gold medal favorite Canada, the Soviet Union, and Czechoslovakia, to win the gold medal. Another highlight of the games was Norwegian skater Knut Johannessen, who broke the world record in the 10,000-meter race by a large margin.
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An Olympiad is a period of how many successive years?
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Olympic Games - Ancient History Encyclopedia Olympic Games by Mark Cartwright published on 23 May 2013 The ancient Olympic Games were a sporting event held every four years at the sacred site of Olympia , in the western Peloponnese , in honour of Zeus , the supreme god of Greek religion . Involving participants and spectators from all over Greece and even beyond, the Games were the most important cultural event in ancient Greece and were held from 776 BCE to 393 CE, a run of 293 consecutive Olympiads. Origins of the Games Sporting events were originally associated with funeral rituals, particularly those of heroes and the fallen in battle , for example, the games for Patroklos in Homer ’s Iliad. At Olympia, in particular, some mythological accounts credit Zeus with beginning the Games to celebrate his victory over Kronos whilst other accounts state the hero Pelops began them in honour of Oinomaos. In any case, sport, a healthy body and the competitive spirit were a large part of Greek education and so it is hardly surprising that organised athletic competitions would at some point be created, as they had been in the earlier Minoan and Mycenaean civilizations. Remove Ads Advertisement The first Olympics were held from 776 BCE at the first full moon after the summer solstice (around the middle of July) in honour of Zeus. The winner of the first and only event, the stadion foot-race was Koroibos of Elis and from then on every victor was recorded and each Olympiad named after them, thus giving us the first accurate chronology of the ancient Greek world. An Olympiad was not only the name of the event itself but also of the period between games. During a three month pan - Hellenic truce, athletes and as many as 40,000 spectators came from all over Greece to participate in the Games at Olympia. Later, other games would be organised at other sacred sites such as Delphi , Isthmia and Nemea but the Olympian Games would remain the most prestigious. The Games started with a procession which went from the host town of Elis to Olympia, led by the Hellanodikai (judges) and on arrival at Olympia all athletes and officials swore an oath to follow the established rules of the competitions and to compete with honour and respect. The most important religious ceremony of the event was the sacrifice of 100 oxen, known as the hecatomb, at the altar of Zeus, carried out when the sporting events were over. The Spectators Heralds (spondophoroi) were sent from Elis to advertise the coming of the Games across Greece. Spectators came from not only the Greek mainland but also the islands, Ionia and Magna Graecia . To facilitate the movement of spectators and athletes and in respect of the religious importance of the Games a sacred truce (ekecheiria) was called across Greece. Initially, the truce was for one month but in later centuries it was extended to three. No wars were permitted, no arms could be carried in the territory of Elis and no hindrance was to be given to any spectator, athlete or theoriai - (the official missions representing particular cities ) travelling to the games from wherever they came from and whichever territory they had to cross. Remove Ads Advertisement The site of Olympia must have been positively buzzing during a Games with mass crowds of excited spectators staying in make-shift camp sites (only later was accommodation provided for the visitors) and admiring the masses of fine statues and buildings at the site. Food vendors, craftsmen, musicians, poets and philosophers took full advantage of the crowds to publicise their wares or ideas. Just how many spectators attended each Games is unknown but we do know that around 45,000 spectators consisting of men, slaves and foreigners sat and watched from the embankments of the stadium which hosted the main events. Spectators actively participated in the events through their boisterous support of the athletes and after each event they showered flowers and laurel leaves on the victors. Women were not permitted to participate in or watch the events although young girls were allowed i
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The decathlon is contested over how many days?
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TRAINING FOR THE DECATHLON DEVELOPMENT AND TRAINING FOR THE DECATHLON 1. What is the Decathlon (Overview) The decathlon consists of ten track & field events that are contested over a two day period. The competition is separated into two days of competition. The first day consists of the 100 meters, long jump, shot put, high jump and 400 meters in that order. The second day includes the 110 meter high hurdles, discus, pole vault, javelin and 1500 meter run. The second day is always the most demanding because it is the most technical day and the athlete is tired from the first days events. The decathlon does not really start until the second day because any good athlete can do well on the first day but only a decathlete can do well over two days. The second day separates the men from the boys. The multi event athlete must possess or attain the following characteristics in order to be successful: 1. MUSCULAR STRENGTH (Power) -Work per unit time (anaerobic strength) EXAMPLES: Weight training (4x5 reps), Multi throws, Medicine Ball, Multi Jumps (Plyos) 2. MUSCULAR ENDURANCE -The ability to sustain muscular contraction over a period of time (sustained aerobic work) EXAMPLES: Weight training (3x12 reps), Circuit training, repeat stairs, repeat hills, 10x200m 3. CARDIOVASCULAR ENDURANCE -Efficient utilization of oxygen over a sustained period of time. EXAMPLES: 3 mile runs, 4x800 meters, 8x400 meters 4. FLEXIBILITY -Enables the body's lever system to apply force over an increased range of motion. Athletic performance will be enhanced, plus the incidence of injury will be reduced. EXAMPLES: Proprioceptive Neurological Facilitation (PNF), Dynamic stretches, Sprint drills 5. NEUROMUSCULAR (Technique) -The coordination of specific movements into a motor pattern to enhance the body's ability to efficiently apply force. This aspect is the most important to an athlete because without technique there is no performance. This part of the athlete takes the longest to train and should have the first priority of the beginning decathlete. 6. PSYCHOLOGICAL -An on-going positive mental outlook, which includes discipline, determination, aggressiveness, desire, perseverance, and positive self-image. You can have all of the above listed qualities (1-5) but if you are not mentally committed you will have a short career. I have come across many better natural athletes than me over the years but I have beaten the majority (99%) of them because they have lacked the desire to be great. 2. How to train the beginning Decathlete As I stated above, technique is the most important thing the young decathlete should concentrate on. It does no good to be strong, fast and have great jumping ability if you do not know how to use it. I would strongly suggest starting to learn the second days techniques on a 2-1 ratio with the first days techniques. The hurdles, discus and pole vault are the three events that have the most effect on the other events as explained below. HURDLES The hurdles directly help the decathlete in the 100 meters by developing a consistent stride pattern between and over each hurdle. The hurdles are essentially ten mini sprints to each hurdle. It also reinforces proper running technique by teaching the athlete to run tall with proper posture. Hurdles and hurdle drills also help develop the hip flexor muscles along with the hamstrings and glutes. These muscles are the most important in sprint development. The hurdles help the long jump by teaching the athlete how to sprint correctly with a rhythmic stride pattern. It also helps the athlete learn how to set up for a take off with minimal deceleration. By learning how to run through a hurdle you will know how to run off the long jump board. Hurdle endurance runs (4x12 hurdles) will help the 400 meters in the same way by developing speed endurance. The hurdles help the pole vault in the same exact way that they helped the long jump. The hurdles have an effect on 5 of the 10 decathlon events (l00m, LJ, 400m, 110m HH and PV), so I feel it would be a wise investment
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The Olympic Marathon is held in commemoration of which ancient Greek soldier who ran from Marathon to Athens?
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Marathon - Ancient History Encyclopedia Marathon by Mark Cartwright published on 19 May 2013 The Battle on the plain of Marathon in September 490 BCE between Greeks and the invading forces of Persian King Darius was a victory which would go down in folklore as the moment the Greek city -states showed the world their courage and excellence and won their liberty. Although in reality the battle only delayed the Persians in their imperialistic ambitions and greater battles would follow, Marathon was the first time that mighty Persia had been shown beatable and the battle would be represented in Greek art - literature , sculpture, architecture, and pottery - as a crucial and defining moment in the history of Greece . The Persian Empire Persia, under the rule of Darius (r. 522-486 BCE), was already expanding into mainland Europe and had subjugated Ionia , Thrace, and Macedonia by the beginning of the 5th century BCE. Next in king Darius’ sights were Athens and the rest of Greece. Just why Greece was coveted by Persia is unclear. Wealth and resources seem an unlikely motive; other more plausible suggestions include the need to increase the prestige of the king at home or to quell once and for all a collection of potentially troublesome rebel states on the western border of the empire. The Ionian rebellion, the symbolic offering of earth and water in submission to the Persian satrap in 508 BCE, and the attack by Athens and Eretria on the city of Sardis in 499 BCE had not been forgotten either. Whatever the exact motives, in 491 BCE Darius once again sent envoys to call for the Greeks’ submission to Persian rule. The Greeks sent a no-nonsense reply by executing the envoys, and Athens and Sparta promised to form an alliance for the defence of Greece. Darius’ response to this diplomatic outrage was to launch a naval force of 600 ships and 25,000 men to attack the Cyclades and Euboea, leaving the Persians just one step away from the rest of Greece. However, the invaders would meet their match in 490 BCE when the Greek forces led by Athens gathered at the plain of Marathon to defend their country from foreign subjugation. Advertisement The Persian Army Overall command of the Persian army was in the hands of Datis as Darius did not lead the invasion in person. Second-in-command was Artaphernes, Darius’ nephew, who perhaps led the Persian cavalry. The total strength of the Persian army is unclear, but judging by the number of ships there may have been some 90,000 men. The actual number of fighting men may have been two baivarabam units or 20,000-25,000 men. Most of these were archers with perhaps another 2,000 strong cavalry force. The Persian army actually came from various states across the empire but the Persians and Sakai were acknowledged as the best fighting units. The Greek Army The Greeks were led by either the Athenian Polemarch Kallimachos (also spelt Callimachus) or Miltiades who had actually fought under Darius in the latter’s campaign in Scythia and so had valuable military intelligence of Persian tactics. The 1,000 Plataeans were commanded by Arimnestos and the Athenians fielded some 9,000 hoplites. The total force is estimated between 10,000 and 20,000 but was probably nearer the lower figure. Hoplites v Archers The Persians could field superior numbers and their reputation was formidable. The two opposing armies were essentially representative of the two approaches to Classical warfare - the Persians favoured long-range assault using archers followed up with a cavalry charge, whilst the Greeks favoured heavily-armoured hoplites, arranged in a densely packed formation called the phalanx, with each man carrying a heavy round bronze shield and fighting at close quarters using spears and swords. The Persian infantry carried a lightweight (often rectangular) wicker shield (spara) and were armed with a long dagger or curved sword (kopis), a short spear, and composite bow. Typically, those with shields (sparabarai) formed a defensive barrier whilst from behind the archers fired their arrows. The Persian forces also include
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Which country has won the most medals in total at the Summer Olympic Games?
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All-Time Olympic Games Medal Tally Analysis Home > Events > Olympics > Summer > Medal Tally > All-Time All-Time Olympic Games Medal Tally (Summer Olympics) Which country is the most successful at he Olympic Games? Here are the top ranked countries in terms of total medals won when all of the summer Games are considered (including the 2016 Rio Games). There are two tables presented, the first just lists the top countries based on the total medals won, the second table factors in how many Olympic Games the country appeared, averaging the total number of medals per Olympiad. A victory in a team sport is counted as one medal. The USA Has Won the Most Medals The US have clearly won the most gold medals and the most medals overall, more than doubling the next ranked country (these figures include medals won in Rio 2016). Second placed USSR had fewer appearances at the Olympics, and actually won more medals on average (see the 2nd table). The top 10 includes one country no longer in existence (the Soviet Union), so their medal totals will obviously not increase, however China is expected to continue a rapid rise up the ranks. With the addition of the 2016 data, China has moved up from 11th (in 2008) to 9th (2012) to 7th (2016). The country which has attended the most games without a medal is Monaco (20 Olympic Games), the country which has won the most medals without winning a gold medal is Malaysia (0 gold, 7 silver, 4 bronze). rank
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Which event is sometimes referred to as the ‘Hop, step and jump’?
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Hop, step and jump - definition of Hop, step and jump by The Free Dictionary Hop, step and jump - definition of Hop, step and jump by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Hop%2c+step+and+jump Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . Related to Hop, step and jump: triple jump triple jump n. A distance jump in track and field consisting of a hop landing on the take-off foot, a stride landing on the other foot, and a jump landing on both feet. triple jump n (Athletics (Track & Field)) an athletic event in which the competitor has to perform successively a hop, a step, and a jump in continuous movement. Also called: hop, step, and jump tri′ple jump′ n. (in track and field) a jumping event for distance in which a participant leaps on one foot from a takeoff point, lands on the same foot, steps forward on the other foot, leaps, and lands on both feet. Also called hop, step, and jump. [1960–65]
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Which US retired speed skater has won five gold medals at the Winter Olympic Games?
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10 historic Winter Olympic wonderlands - CNN.com 10 historic Winter Olympic wonderlands By Leslie Gilbert Elman, Special to CNN Updated 3:01 PM ET, Tue February 4, 2014 Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. Photos: Winter Olympics past Chamonix, France -- 1924 – In the first Winter Olympics, Canadian ice hockey team the Toronto Granites beat the United States 6-1 in the final round to take the gold medal. Hide Caption 1 of 12 Photos: Winter Olympics past Lake Placid, New York -- 1932 – Skaters prepare for the start of the men's 10,000-meter speed skating event in Lake Placid, New York, in 1932. Irving Jaffee of the United States won the gold, with Ivar Ballangrud of Norway and Frank Stack of Canada taking silver and bronze, respectively. Hide Caption 2 of 12 Photos: Winter Olympics past St. Moritz, Switzerland -- 1948 – Spectators gather to watch the opening ceremony of the 1948 Winter Olympics in St. Moritz, Switzerland. Hide Caption 3 of 12 Photos: Winter Olympics past Oslo, Norway -- 1952 – An Olympic ski jumper takes flight at the Winter Olympics in Oslo, Norway, in 1952. Hide Caption 4 of 12 Photos: Winter Olympics past Innsbruck, Austria -- 1964 – Unidentified athletes participate in the luge event at the 1964 Winter Olympics in Innsbruck, Austria. Hide Caption 5 of 12 Photos: Winter Olympics past Sapporo, Japan -- 1972 – Norwegian Magnar Solberg shoots targets during practice for the biathlon (20-kilometer cross-country ski race and rifle shooting) in Makomanai, near Sapporo, Japan. Solberg won the gold medal in the event four years after becoming an Olympic champion in Grenoble, France. Hide Caption 6 of 12 Photos: Winter Olympics past Innsbruck, Austria -- 1976 – Austrian skier Franz Klammer is all smiles after winning the men's downhill during the Winter Olympics in Innsbruck. Hide Caption 7 of 12 Photos: Winter Olympics past Lake Placid, New York -- 1980 – The U.S. hockey team celebrates its 4-3 victory over the Soviet Union at the 1980 Winter Olympics in Lake Placid in a game dubbed "the Miracle on Ice." The United States went on to win the gold medal by defeating Finland 4-2. Hide Caption 8 of 12 Photos: Winter Olympics past Calgary, Alberta -- 1988 – The Soviet Union's Irina Kusakina competes in the women's luge event at the 1988 Winter Games in Calgary, Alberta. Hide Caption 9 of 12 Photos: Winter Olympics past Albertville, France -- 1992 – Paul Duchesnay and sister Isabelle Duchesnay-Dean of France perform their routine during the compulsory dance section of the ice dancing competition in Albertville in 1992. Hide Caption 10 of 12 Photos: Winter Olympics past Salt Lake City -- 2002 – From left, Italian Fabio Carta, American Apolo Anton Ohno, Australian Mark McNee, Hungarian Kornel Szanto and Britain's Nicky Gooch skate during the men's 1,500-meter short-track heats in Salt Lake City in 2002. Hide Caption 11 of 12 Photos: Winter Olympics past Vancouver, British Columbia -- 2010 – Canadians Sidney Crosby, left, and Scott Niedermayer celebrate as their team wins the gold against the United States in the 2010 Winter Olympics in Vancouver, British Columbia. Hide Caption Winter Olympics venues past offer speed thrills to less competitive visitors The St. Moritz-Celerina bobsleigh run is sometimes open to guest riders Take an evening lantern hike in Innsbruck, Austria, for a more leisurely downhill experience Plenty of people who feel no inclination to schuss or slide or Salchow are faithful fans of the Winter Olympic Games. For them, we present this list of sites and activities at former Winter Olympic venues. You won't need skis or skates -- you don't even have to feel the cold wind against your skin -- to show your appreciation for the athletes or to experience just a bit of what they must have felt when competing at the Winter Olympic Games. Chamonix, France (1924) More than 10,000 paying spectators came to watch 11 women and 247 men compete in ice hockey, figure skating, speed skating, bobsleighing, curling, Nordic (cross-country) skiing and ski jumping at
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Who was the first gymnast to score a perfect 10 seven times in a row, at the 1976 Montreal Games?
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Most 10 scores at Olympics: world record set by Nadia Comaneci July 18, 2008 Most 10 scores at Olympics: world record set by Nadia Comaneci [July 18] MONTREAL, Canada--With a total of seven perfect ten scores at Montreal 1976 Games, Olympic legend Nadia Comaneci set a world record for the most 10 scores at a single edition of the Olympic Games. She captured the hearts of the world and became the first gymnast in history to know what it's like to be perfect- setting also the world record for the first award of a score of perfect 10 at an Olympics Games gymnastic event. World Record Academy will send to Nadia a special Gold-Sealed World Record Certificate and her name will be listed for ever in all our future Book of World Recordss. July 18 is also declared by the Records Academy as the World's Records Day, a day to remember one of the most beautiful evolution in the history of Olympics. Before 1976, no male or female had ever received a perfect score in any Olympic gymnastics event. And then came Nadia Comaneci, all 4-foot-11, 86 pounds of her. The 14-year-old Romanian dazzled the judges in Montreal to the point where they couldn't help but give her a perfect 10. And they didn't stop there, for not only did Comaneci receive the first perfect score, she then proceeded to get six more! ABC Television set her performance to music, using a theme from a popular American soap opera, and the song was eventually renamed "Nadia's Theme". Times magazine posted huge photo of Nadia in front cover page, "She's Perfect!" with a very small photo of the the first photo of Mars... 14 years old Nadia Comaneci became the only person shown in the cover page of Time, Newsweek and Sports Illustrated magainzes at the same time, not to mentioned millions of press and magazines covers around the world. The record breaking moment came with Comaneci's performance on the uneven bars. However, the judging equipment was not equipped to display the four digits of a 10.00 score, so the scoreboard simply showed 1.00. The crowd soon understood the meaning of the score when the announcer declared, "Ladies and gentleman, for the first time in Olympic history, Nadia Comaneci has received the score of a perfect ten," reported Septima Green in Top 10 Women Gymnasts.The perfect gymnast bitting the perfect machine! Nadia Comaneci earned a total of seven perfect ten scores at those Olympic Games. She won three gold medals for the all-around competition, uneven bars, and balance beam. She also won a silver medal for the team competition and a bronze medal for the floor exercise. Four of her seven perfect scores, including the first one, came on the uneven bars, which as you might imagine, was one of the three events Comaneci struck gold. But it was on the balance beam that she truly showed off her skill. The beam is considered one of the most difficult Olympic events, with gymnasts performing pirouettes and backflips on a beam measuring just four inches across. All Nadia did was record three more perfect scores and her second gold medal. Comaneci became the first Romanian to win the all-around title and she was also the youngest all-around champion at 14 years old. Once Comaneci broke the barrier, it became easier over the years. Then, after the 1992 Olympics, those 10s disappeared. Not one has been scored in maj
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The distance of the Olympic marathon is 26 miles and how many yards?
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The Marathon’s Accidental Route to 26 Miles 385 Yards - The New York Times The New York Times Sports |The Marathon’s Random Route to Its Length Search The Marathon’s Random Route to Its Length JERÉ LONGMAN Continue reading the main story London At the Summer Olympics, the marathon will be the only foot race measured by the standard system instead of the metric system. And yet the precise distance of 26 miles 385 yards is entirely random, established at the 1908 London Games at least in part as an accommodation to the British royal family, not as an adherence to historical imperative. When the modern Olympics began in Athens in 1896, a race of 40 kilometers, or 24.85 miles, was held to commemorate the legend of Pheidippides . He is the messenger who is said to have run from Marathon to Athens to announce a Greek victory over the Persians at the Battle of Marathon in 490 B.C. And to have promptly died. The 1900 Olympic marathon in Paris covered just over 25 miles, and the 1904 Olympic marathon in St. Louis returned to the distance of 24.85 miles. This was more like cooking than civil engineering. Race directors designed their courses by a sense of feel, not by a fastidious recipe. Continue reading the main story In Paris, according to David Wallechinsky’s “The Complete Book of the Olympics,” the route was so badly marked that some runners veered off course and had to share the road with bicyclists, automobiles, recreational runners and the occasional animal. One of the favorites stopped for a beer early in the race and dropped out. Advertisement Continue reading the main story The 1908 London Games established what is now the customary distance of the marathon. The exact reasons are in dispute, myth intertwining like a vine with fact over the past century. But the result, Wallechinsky said, was a race length that was “completely arbitrary.” The race began on the East Terrace at Windsor Castle. According to some accounts, King Edward VII and Queen Alexandra, along with the Prince and Princess of Wales, had been influenced by attending the unofficial 1906 Athens Olympics on the 10th anniversary of the modern Games. For the 1908 Olympic marathon , the Princess of Wales watched the start, which began near the window of the royal nursery so that her children could watch, according to David Miller’s history of the Olympics, “Athens to Athens.” Thus, Miller wrote, the marathon distance “was determined in a bizarre manner.” Photo John Hayes of the United States was eventually declared the winner of the marathon at the 1908 Games after a controversial finish. Credit Associated Press But David Davis, author of a forthcoming book about the race, “Showdown at Shepherd’s Bush,” said the isolated starting point most likely had to do with controlling the crowd. “There was no demand by the royal family to start beneath the window,” Davis said. It was about 26 miles from Windsor Castle to the Olympic Stadium in West London at Shepherd’s Bush. The original plan had the runners coming into the stadium at the royal entrance and running about 585 yards, circling the track counterclockwise and finishing in front of the royal box, Davis said. But the royal entrance was deemed unsuitable; instead the runners entered at the opposite end of the stadium and, to enhance the view for the Queen and others, ran clockwise for 385 yards to the royal box. The final yards made for a gripping and contentious result. Entering the stadium first on that hot and humid July day was an Italian pastry chef named Dorando Pietri. But he was exhausted, delirious. He turned the wrong way on the track, reversed course and began stumbling. According to news accounts, Pietri fell five times in that final quarter-mile. Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, covered the race for The Daily Mail of London and wrote, “I caught a glimpse of the haggard, yellow face, the glazed, expressionless eyes, the long, black hair streaked across the brow.” By assisting Pietri to his feet, race officials knew they were jeopardizing his gold medal. But as the official Olymp
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At the 1896 Athens Summer Olympic Games, the winners were given a silver medal and a branch from which type of tree?
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1896 Olympic Medals and Awards - Olympic-Legacy.com E-Mail The 1896 Olympic Medals and Awards In ancient Greece, an Olympic victory had immense impact on the athlete and his home city-state. Spiritual gratification, rather than material gain, motivated participation in the ancient Games. Based on that heritage, the awards of the 1896 Olympic games were simple tokens, yet rich in meaning and symbolism. Above: Marathon race winner, Spiros Louis, with his awards Awards of the First Modern Olympiad At the first modern Olympic games there were no gold medals for the winners, nor were there separate awards ceremonies. (Gold medals were first distributed at the Olympic games of 1904 in Saint Louis.) Instead, all of the prizes were given out by King George at a special ceremony just prior to the closing ceremony on the last day of the Games. All competitors in the Athens 1896 Games received some kind of award. In this way, the revived Games differed sharply from the ancient model, where only first place merited any kind of recognition. The official awards of the 1896 Olympics were a silver medal, crown of olive branches, and certificate for first place; a bronze medal, crown of laurel, and certificate for second place; and a commemorative medal for each athlete who competed. The marathon race, however, was treated differently. Michel Br�al, who was fascinated by the legend of Phidippides , proposed "marathon run" for the first Olympic games. He promised a silver cup to the runner who could duplicate Phidippides' famous exploit (but without dying, of course). Lambros, a wealthy collector of Greek antiquities, offered an antique vase as a prize, to be added to Br�al's cup, for the marathon champion. So much excitement grew up around the introduction of this new kind of race that when Spiros Louis, a Greek national like Phidippides, won the race, the reaction of the spectators was understandable exuberant. 1896 Victor's Medal This medal was designed by Nicolas Gysis of Greece, who was then teaching at the Academy of Fine Arts in Munich. It was cast in silver for first place and bronze for second place. On the front is a portrait of Zeus with the globe in his right hand, upon which stands the goddess of victory, Nike. She is holding an olive branch in her hands. On the left the script reads in Greek "OLYMPIA."
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Which British sportsman was the first 2012 Olympic Torchbearer in the UK?
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London 2012 Announces First Torchbearer for Olympic Torch Relay London 2012 Announces First Torchbearer for Olympic Torch Relay Share Article The London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) has confirmed that the first Torchbearer for the Olympic Torch Relay - presented by Coca-Cola, Lloyds TSB and Samsung - will be three-times Olympic Gold medallist Ben Ainslie CBE. London 2012 Announces First Torchbearer for Olympic Torch Relay I am extremely honoured to be the first Torchbearer at the start the 70-day Olympic Torch Relay. It will be an amazing experience to be able to carry the Olympic Flame in the area that I grew up in (PRWEB) May 12, 2012 The London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games ( LOCOG ) has confirmed that the first Torchbearer for the Olympic Torch Relay - presented by Coca-Cola, Lloyds TSB and Samsung - will be three-times Olympic Gold medallist Ben Ainslie CBE. Ben will start the 70-day Relay at the Land’s End Landmark signpost at 7.08am on 19 May. He grew up in Cornwall and won Gold medals in Sailing at the Beijing, Athens and Sydney Olympic Games. He also won a Silver medal at the 1996 Games in Atlanta. Ben Ainslie said: “I am extremely honoured to be the first Torchbearer at the start the 70-day Olympic Torch Relay. It will be an amazing experience to be able to carry the Olympic Flame in the area that I grew up in. “I also want to congratulate the thousands of other inspirational people who will carry the Torch this summer and bring the excitement of the Games to streets throughout the UK.” Seb Coe, Chair of LOCOG said: “Ben is the perfect person to start the Relay in Land’s End as he grew up in the area and is an inspirational sportsman who has worked hard to achieve his goals. “He will kick off what will be an amazing celebration of people and places from all over the UK in the run up to the Olympics Games this Summer.” Ben is one of 8,000 Torchbearers who will carry the Olympic Flame during the Relay. At Land’s End he will pass the Flame to 18-year-old Anastassia Swallow, a Torchbearer from the Coca-Cola nomination campaign. Anastassia is the youngest Sports Ambassador for Cornwall and has represented Great Britain four times internationally as a member of the Junior British Surf Team. The other Torchbearers at Land’s End will be: Eric Smith, 76, who was nominated through the LOCOG campaign, Victoria Smith, 16, who was nominated through the Lloyds TSB campaign and Stephen Brady, 59, who was nominated through the Samsung campaign. On leaving Land’s End, the Olympic Flame will travel an estimated 8,000 miles around the UK giving thousands of communities and individuals their moment to shine as the Olympic Flame comes to a place near them. Notes to editors For further information please contact the London 2012 Press Office. For more information on the streets through which Torchbearers will carry the London 2012 Olympic Flame, go to http://www.london2012.com/olympictorchrelay About the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay Presenting Partners: As the longest standing Presenting Partner of the Olympic Torch Relay, Coca-Cola will be using its heritage and experience to spread excitement across the UK ahead of London 2012. Coca-Cola's national nomination campaign - Future Flames – has focused on finding inspirational young people from across the country to have the once in a lifetime opportunity to carry the Olympic Flame. This summer Coca-Cola will celebrate these Future Flames: young people who use their passions in areas like sport and physical activity, music and dance, and community and the environment; to spread happiness in their local communities. As the only National Presenting Partner of the London 2012 Olympic Torch Relay, Lloyds TSB will be taking the spirit and inspiration of the Olympic Flame right to the heart of communities across the UK. As part of Lloyds Banking Group, Bank of Scotland will be the National Presenting Partner in Scotland. Schools can be right at the heart of the celebrations through our Flame Followers programme, giving them a
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Who was the only Olympic medallist to have won the Nobel Peace Prize?
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Noel-Baker School - School History School History School Status: School is Open School History In September 1960, Noel-Baker opened its doors to staff and pupils for the first time. Noel-Baker Technical School, as it was then called, welcomed both girls and boys from year one to year three but only boys were allowed in year four. The curriculum was designed to be less academic than the town’s two Grammar Schools, with more emphasis on practical and vocational subjects, including woodwork and metalwork for the boys and needlework and domestic science for the girls. The School is named after Philip Noel-Baker, Member of Parliament for Derby South. As an athlete, Philip Noel-Baker was the flag bearer and silver medallist in the 1920 Olympics held in Antwerp Belgium. He was also a Nobel Peace Prize winner and holds the distinction of being the only person to have won an Olympic medal and also received a Nobel Prize. The first Head Teacher was Albert Buchan, who brought several of his students from Allenton Technical School. Since Mr Buchan, there have been six Head Teachers. Glyn John oversaw the change from Technical School to comprehensive in the early 1970’s, when Noel-Baker merged with Southgate School. In 1989 the school became a Community College. Current Head Teacher Mal Kerr has brought the school into the 21st century with the planning and building of the Derwent Campus, which provides education for girls and boys of all abilities from year seven to year thirteen in the state-of-the-art award winning buildings and facilities on Bracknell Drive, Alvaston. One person who has witnessed all the changes is Governor Freda Daniel. In 1960 Freda was appointed the school’s first needlework teacher. Her husband Geoff was a geography teacher from 1963 until his death in 1989. Freda left teaching in 1968 and became a parent governor in 1987 and has served continuously since. Freda was appointed Chair of Governors in 2003 and in 2013 when Freda Daniel retired from the Chair of Governors role Alan Larkins became chairman. Noel-Baker School © 2014 - Site Created by www.noelbakeritservices.co.uk
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The length of the Olympic marathon was extended for which British monarch, so that the competitors finished in front of where the monarch was seated?
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Companies past & Present Companies past & Present This me now & Then I born in1964 in Derby/Derbyshire, in 1990 when I started to collect yesteryear toy models my first model cost me 69p now I pay from £10 to £30 per model, when I visited some museum I thought about writing a book about companies the company I started with was Kelloggo's & I continued with the rest of the companies. I have being collecting Yesteryear Toy Models for over twenty years, My first model cost 69p now I pay upto £30 per model. I am writing a book about companies past & Present & the money from My book is going to my six Chosen charities , as well as writing a book I do voluntary work at Barnardo's Babington Lane Derby, please donate you unwanted good quality items, we are also be doing a fundraising at St Peters Church in Derby City Centre which have raised £563 & I help run a canteen on a Friday night with the local Boys Brigade which has finished for the winter session back there in September. Here is part of my book I am writing about The Kellogg’s story starts way Back in Missachies in the 19th century the Kellogg family lived. John Preston Kellogg was a farmer with his wife Anne and their family, they were Avoneon Christians. Their fifth son John Harvey was born on 26 February 1852; he will be come a beacon healthy living but he became ill almost died of acvoice he stayed away from school until he was nine. Soon after the family moved to Battle Creek, his father opened a successful broom factory and put John Harvey to work at the factory when he was eleven but he didn’t want to work at the factory. He decided to become a teacher; his family became part of the seventh day anarchist. In 1864 when he was twelve the white gave him a job printing plantlets, which he enjoyed. In 1866 the seventh Day group opened a converlession home. In 1874 after he obtained a loan from the whites, he enrolled at the Bellmore Medical Hospital. Under two years he was awarded a degree in medicine. In 1877 John Harvey launched the sanatorium Health food Company, he and his brother Wilks Keith spent most days in the kitchen to try out different kinds of healthy foods. He has been married to his wife Helen for over forty years; he and his wife Helen adopted forty orphans. In 1906 the man who helped organise the very first breakfast cereal turning his whole attendation on to producing this connivance food. One appetising taste led to another. Introducing corn wheat and rice cereals, Kellogg Company grew in both sizes and popularity as the better-to-eat cereal industry, not just in America but also throughout the world. The first supplies of cornflakes and all-brand arrived in Britain from Canada in 1924. In 1928 Rice Krispies was added, and in 1936 work began on building a factory in Trafford Park, Manchester. A Nottinghamshire housewife who invited to every other important company event from that onwards opened this in 1938. A plague at the entrance to the factory commutates this event. With the increasing demand for cereals in 1978. This unit at Wrexham North Wales was designed to set new high standard for food production. Factories all over the world, making a range of cereals. Between 1902 and 1904, forty-two companies were set in Battle Creek area to manufacturer cereal foods and beverages shown is the ultra – comparative Battle Creek food boom cartoon, as carried in a Chicago newspaper. And upto pleasant there is now well over 35 different brands. 1792 Henry Walton Smith and his wife Anna opened small newsvendor in Little Grosvenor Street,London.Henry Smith died a few months later. Leaving Anna to run the business. Anna Smith went into partnership with Zaccheus Coats until his death in 1812. 1816 Anna Smith from HMS Pinafore, trading now as newsagents and stationers, was passed two her two sons, Henry Edward and William Henry Smith. 1828 William Henry Smith was the more capable businessman of the two brothers and the concern became known as W.H
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What are the names of the two 2012 London Olympic Games mascots?
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Olympic Games Mascots - Olympic News Olympic Games Mascots twitter Share The first Olympic mascot – which was not official – was named “Schuss” and was born at the Grenoble Olympic Games in 1968. A little man on skis, half-way between an object and a person, it was the first in a long line of Olympic mascots. (c) IOC It was not until the Munich 1972 Olympic Games that the first official Olympic mascot, “Waldi”, the dachshund, was created. Since then, mascots have become the most popular and memorable ambassadors of the Olympic and Paralympic Games. An original image, the mascot has the job of giving concrete form to the Olympic spirit, spreading the values highlighted at each edition of the Games; promoting the history and culture of the host city; and giving the event a festive atmosphere. (c) Photo Olympia Press The Games mascots over the years have all been examples of ingenuity, imagination and artistic creativity. From “Waldi” to “Amik”, the Montreal Games beaver, the first mascots were emblematic animals of the host countries. In 1992, Barcelona surprised everyone with “Cobi”, a strange avant-garde dog created by the great designer, Javier Mariscal. Cobi was followed by a whole variety of mascots based on people, animals or even mythical and imaginary creatures. From the dog to the snow leopard, via human-like ice cubes, the mascots lend an element of humour and joy to the Olympic experience. They contribute to the efforts made to offer a warm welcome to athletes and visitors from around the world. Sochi 2014 (c) IOC On Saturday 26 February 2011, more than a million Russians participated in a live television broadcast, during which a vote was held to choose the mascots for the Sochi Games. The leopard got the most votes, followed by the polar bear and the hare; and these three animals from the Great North and the mountainous regions of Russia would become the mascots of the XXII Olympic Winter Games. During the Games, tens of thousands of spectators were able to see the mascots, « Белый мишка » (Bieliy Michka, the polar bear), « Леопард » (Leopard, the leopard) and « Зайка » (Zaïka, the hare), but the most spectacular moment was doubtless when they appeared in giant format in the Fisht Stadium during the Closing Ceremony. They gathered in front of a cauldron where the Olympic flame was burning, and the polar bear proceeded to blow out the flame, while, simultaneously, the flame burning outside the Stadium was extinguished. The polar bear then shed a tear in a nod to the Closing Ceremony of Moscow 1980, where the mascot Michka also cried at the end of those Games. London 2012 The London 2012 mascot, Wenlock, takes his name from the town of Much Wenlock in Shropshire, which still hosts the traditional Much Wenlock Games. These were one of Pierre de Coubertin‟s sources of inspiration for the modern Olympic Games. According to the story by Michael Morpurgo, Wenlock's metallic look is explained by the fact that he was made from one of the last drops of steel used to build the Olympic Stadium in London. The light on his head is based on those found on London‟s famous black cabs. The shape of his forehead is identical to that of the Olympic Stadium roof. His eye is the lens of a camera, filming everything he sees. On his wrists, he wears five bracelets in the colours of the Olympic rings. And the three points on his head represent the three places on the podium for the medal winners. (c) IOC Streets, parks and underground station entrances in London were decorated with 84 sculptures of Wenlock and the Paralympic mascot Mandeville standing 2 metres 30 tall and each weighing a ton, to help guide tourists during the Games. These sculptures were decorated by 22 designers to reflect their surroundings. The mascots were chosen in a competition launched in 2008. More than 100 designers, artists and agencies submitted proposals. Wenlock and Mandeville were chosen from a series of designs which included a humanised pigeon, an animated teacup and representations of Big Ben featuring arms and legs. Vancouver 2010 (c) K
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Which British female swimmer won a silver medal at the 1980 Moscow Olympic Games for the 400 metre medley?
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Sharron Davies (Swimmer) - Pics, Videos, Dating, & News Sharron Davies Sharron Davies Female Sharron Elizabeth Davies MBE is a retired swimmer from the United Kingdom. She won a silver medal in the 400 metre individual medley at the 1980 Olympics in Moscow, and two gold medals at the 1978 Commonwealth Games in Edmonton. Since retiring from the sport, she has worked as television presenter and served as a patron of charities for disabled children and fitness.… Read More related links Sharon Davies: Abigail Fisher And The Hidden Crisis Of Black Male Collegians Huffington Post - Jun 27, 2013 '\n The Court\'s decision in Fisher v. University of Texas defied the expectations of many commentators and pundits who had broadly predicted in the weeks before the decision that the Court would abandon the standards established in Grutter. It did not. If anything, the Court reinforced that precedent by returning the case brought by Abigail Fisher against UT to the Court of Appeals in Texas to determine if the university can meet the exacting standards of proof established in Grutt... Sharron Davies: I'm Almost 50, But I Still Feel Like A Winner Belfast Telegraph - Jun 12, 2012 ' \nFormer Olympic swimmer <mark>Sharron Davies</mark> talks to Diana Pilkington about getting older, boob jobs, being a single mum and her excitement as the Games draw closer. \n ' Stadium Celebration Aims To Raise Funds For Young Sport Talent In Milton Keynes Milton Keynes Citizen - Apr 26, 2012 ' A HUGE celebration of sport is being planned in Milton Keynes to coincide with the arrival of the Olympic Torch in the new city. Former Olympic swimming medallist <mark>Sharron Davies</mark> and hilarious former England hockey international Roger Dakin are the main speakers at the Torchlight Dinner at stadium:mk on Monday, July 9. Organiser Sally Fennemore said: âWe are looking to make this something really special with former Olympians and internationals, young talent, sports demonstrati... Sharron Davies Weeps After Council Approves Care Home At Bottom Of Her Garden Daily Mail (UK) - Jan 05, 2012 ' Ms Davies, 49, pictured, bought the Grade II-listed mansion in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire, two months ago - and has vowed to fight \'tooth and nail\' to reverse the planning decision.' Learn about the memorable moments in the evolution of Sharron Davies. CHILDHOOD 1962 Birth Born on November 1, 1962. TEENAGE 1976 13 Years Old In 1976, still only thirteen, Davies was selected to represent Great Britain at the 1976 Summer Olympics in Montreal. … Read More Although her performance was not enough to get her in the medals, it did make her a household name. Read Less 1977 14 Years Old The next year she stepped up a gear to win two bronze medals in the 1977 European Championships. … Read More The following year, still just fifteen, she won gold medals at the Commonwealth Games in the 200 and 400-metre individual medleys. She also picked up a further silver and bronze medal. Read Less 1980 17 Years Old By 1980 Davies was ready for a more serious Olympic challenge. … Read More She took the silver medal in the 400 m individual medley behind East German Petra Schneider, who later admitted that the victory was drug enhanced. Read Less TWENTIES 1987 24 Years Old Davies then married physical training instructor John Crisp in West Sussex in 1987. They were divorced in 1991. In 1992, she met athlete Derek Redmond at the Barcelona Olympics. In 1994 they were married in Northampton, and had two children. They were divorced in 2000. Davies's third marriage was to British Airways pilot Tony Kingston. They were married in 2002 in Gloucestershire. … Read More In autumn 2006, she announced that she was three months pregnant after IVF treatment, having been trying for a baby for four years and suffering two miscarriages. During a Sport Relief event in Devon, she said: "Weâre very optimistic and happy but we're cautious, too, because of what we have been through. Giving birth at 43 doesnât worry me. I'm in better shape than most women 15 years younger. So many women go throug
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Which European city hosted the 2004 Summer Olympic Games?
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Olympic Games Host Cities, Map of Summer and Winter Olympic Host Cities 2016 Summer Olympics Participating Countries The first modern Olympic Games were held in 1896. The Olympiad has been held thirty times, though it has been canceled three times over history because of World War I and II. Olympic Games have been hosted the greatest number of times in Europe, followed by North America (especially in the United States of America). Rio de Janeiro, Brazil in South America has been selected to host the 2016 Olympic Games, but South America has not yet hosted the Olympic Games. Africa, Southeast Asia, the Middle East, and the Indian subcontinent have also never hosted the Olympics. The World Map of Olympics Hosts Cities shows all cities that have hosted the Summer and Winter Olympic Games and the years in which they were held. The United States of America has hosted four Winter Games and four Summer Games, more than any other country in the world. France has hosted two Summer Olympics and three Winter Olympics, and now the United Kingdom stands third, having hosted its third Olympic Games in 2012. After hosting the 2012 games, London became the fist ever city to have hosted the Olympic Games thrice. Los Angeles, Paris and Athens have each hosted two games each. ACOD~20120813
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The men’s football team from which country won the gold medal at the 2008 Summer Olympics?
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Cycling at the 2008 Beijing Summer Games: Men's Madison | Olympics at Sports-Reference.com Cycling at the 2008 Beijing Summer Games: Men's Madison Date Started: August 19, 2008 Date Finished: August 19, 2008 Format: 240 laps (60 km) with a sprint every 20 laps (5 km). Sprint points awarded - 5-3-2-1 - to the first four finishers. Gold: Russia Summary The Madison was ridden over 50 km. (200 laps) with 10 sprints held every 20 laps. The heavy favorites were 2008 World Champions, [Mark Cavendish] and [Bradley Wiggins] of Great Britain. Cavendish had won four sprint stages at the 2008 Tour de France, while Wiggins would win gold in both pursuit races in Beijing. The race was a low-scoring affair, with Argentina, Spain, and Russia gaining an early lap on the other 13 teams and contesting the medals, Argentina winning gold with 8 points, to 7 for Spain, and 6 for Russia. Spain was led by [Juan Llaneras], winner of the gold medal in the 2008 points race (and the 2000 points race), while Russia was led by the 2004 points race gold medalist, [Mikhail Ignatyev]. Argentina’s [Juan Esteban Curuchet] was competing in his sixth Olympics, at 43-years-old, but this was his first Olympic medal. He and his partner, [Walter Pérez], had won the World Championship in 2004. Cavendish and Wiggins missed the winning breakaways, and finished only ninth. Llaneras was riding with [Antonio Tauler]. His primary partner in the past few years had been [Isaac Gálvez], with whom he had won the Worlds in 1999 and 2006. In November 2006, he Llaneras and Gálvez entered the Six Days of Ghent but in that race, Gálvez crashed and hit the railing, dying from his injuries. Distraught, Llaneras promptly retired from racing, only to return in mid-2007. View a Phase of this Event • Final Standings Final Standings
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What was the name of the horse that Zara Phillips (Tindall) should have ridden at the 2008 Summer Olympics, but had to pull out because of an injury to the horse?
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William Fox-Pitt Archives - Equestrian News Equestrian News Nov 012013 Following a successful season now is the time to celebrate the riders and horses that have made it to the top of the British Eventing Points ranking table. The final 2013 rankings have seen a hotly contested battle for the top spots. New Zealander Andrew Nicholson has retained first place in the rankings following another very successful season and also leads the FEI HSBC rankings. Topping the horse rankings is Irish bred Mr Cruise Control, owned jointly by Robin and Nicola Salmon alongside Andrew. Mr Cruise Control has had a prolific season finishing fifth in the 4* at Pau and first in both the CIC3* at Chatsworth in May and Luhmuhlen 4*. His owners will be presented with the Calcutta Light Horse Trophy in recognition of his impressive achievement. Andrew’s Olympic bronze medal winning mount, Deborah Sellar’s Nereo, is runner up with 382 points. Best of the Brits, and winner of the Tony Collins award, is Dorset based William Fox-Pitt who attained a total of 2142 points this season. William’s European bronze medal winning horse Chilli Morning, owned by Christopher and Lisa Stone, reached third place in the BE rankings after winning 378 points. Another of Fox-Pitt’s rides, Catherine Witt’s recent Pau 4* winner Seacookie finished just behind his stable mate in fourth place with 368 points. Fellow Brit Oliver Townend again retains third place in the rankings following another busy season, amassing 1241 points. The top twenty ranked horses and riders are detailed below and the top one hundred can be found here . Jan 242013 HRH the Duchess of Cornwall, Patron of the British Equestrian Federation (BEF), hosted a reception on the evening of Tuesday 22 January 2013 to celebrate the achievements of the British equestrian teams at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games. The event, held in the majestic formal rooms of Clarence House, London, was a wonderful opportunity for the team to meet the Duchess, an enthusiastic supporter of equestrian sport and to reflect on a successful 2012. Over 80 honoured guests including horse owners, grooms, coaches and team support staff gathered with medallists to enjoy the occasion. Athletes attending included dressage gold medallist Laura Bechtolsheimer MBE; eventing silver medallists Tina Cook, William Fox-Pitt, Mary King MBE, Zara Phillips MBE and Nicola Wilson; showjumping gold medallist Peter Charles MBE; Paralympic multi-medallists Natasha Baker MBE, Sophie Christiansen OBE, Deb Criddle MBE and Sophie Wells MBE who were presented and photographed with Her Royal Highness. Chairman of the British Equestrian Federation, Keith Taylor commented; “Our Patron, HRH The Duchess of Cornwall, is wonderfully supportive of everything we do. Tonight, HRH played a very personal tribute in hosting and celebrating the successes of our athletes, their owners and the support staff at Clarence House. It was a joyous occasion in celebration of the best ever haul of medals at an Olympic and Paralympic Games.” The success of the equestrian teams during the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games saw a record 16 medals won across the four disciplines, from the historic first Olympic medals for dressage, the first showjumping gold medal for sixty years, to the unbeaten British Paralympic team (since para-dressage’s introduction in 1996) exceeding their Beijing medal haul, after securing a total of 11 medals. Jul 032012 Unfortunately DHI Topper W, ridden by Piggy French, has incurred an injury that means he will not be fit to compete at the London 2012 Olympic Games in the equestrian (eventing) competitions. The British Olympic Association (BOA) has confirmed that Nicola Wilson (35) from Northallerton, North Yorkshire, riding Opposition Buzz owned by Miss Rosemary Search has been selected to replace Piggy and DHI Topper W. Commenting on her selection Nicola Wilson said: “It’s horrific and fabulous at the same time; I just don’t know what to say; I’m devastated for Piggy and wouldn’t wish this on anybody, she’s become a very close frien
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Which British rower won five gold medals in five consecutive Olympic Games?
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Gold medal won by 'Steve Redgrave of 1908 Olympics' set to sell for £7,000 | Daily Mail Online Gold medal won by 'Steve Redgrave of 1908 Olympics' set to sell for £7,000 Legendary GB rower's medal to be auctioned off by family more than 100 years since Games triumph Beautiful medal expected to fetch around £7,000 at Christie's Raymond Etherington-Smith, likened to Sir Steve Redgrave, was a doctor and an Olympian. Died aged 36 after contracting blood poisoning from patient. Meanwhile, British Library set to launch Games memorabilia exhibition including stamps, postcards and letters An Olympic gold medal won more than a century ago by the 'Steve Redgrave of 1908' has been put up for auction. The gold medal, won at the 1908 London Games by British doctor and rower Raymond Etherington-Smith, the captain of the Leander eight, has been put up for sale by the former Olympian's family. The gorgeous 25g, 15 carat gold medal is expected to fetch around £7,000 at auction when it goes under the Hammer at Christie's in London. Fetching: The 25g, 15 carat gold medal is expected to fetch around £7,000 at auction The Redgrave of 1908: Raymond Etherington-Smith won the medal more than 100 years ago, and his family have now put the medal up for auction It was announced just days before the 2012 London Games that the great rower's solid gold medal has been put up for auction - 104 years after he beat his Belgian competitors. Etherington-Smith has been likened to fellow Great British rower, Sir Steve Redgrave, who won gold medals at a remarkable five consecutive Olympic Games between 1984 and 2000. RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share Captain: Raymond Etherington-Smith, who died in tragic circumstance aged 36, won gold at the 1908 Olympic Games Redgrave, who carried the Olympic torch earlier this month, is only one of four Olympians to have achieved this honour. The 1908 medals look a far cry from those to be handed out at the 2012 Games over the coming weeks. Etherington-Smith's medal measures just 1.5 inches in diameter, was not designed to be worn about the neck and comes with its original presentation box if bought. One side of the medal depicts a soldier figure on horseback towering over a curled up dragon. The rider is greeted by a semi-clad woman. The other shows a nude competitor standing victorious in the centre, flanked by two naked women holding a wreath over his head. The inscriptions 'Olympic Games' and 'London 1908' are scrawled either side of the athlete's feet on podium-like structures. During the race in 1908, Great Britain's Leander eight's main rivals - the Belgium team - sunk and capsized, allowing the hosts a rather routine passage to victory. Tragically, the doctor died just five years later, aged 36, after contracting peritonitis while carrying out an operation at St Bartholomew's Hospital in London. An operating theatre was later named in his memory. The doctor, a Cambridge graduate, was nicknamed 'Ethel' and captained the Leander Club four times - 1903, 1905, 1906 and 1908. Sophie Churche, from Christie's, said: 'The medal is incredibly beautiful and is solid gold. 'There were only two Olypmics where the medals were made from pure gold and this is 25 grams of 15 carat gold. 'On the front it depicts the male athlete being crowned and on the reverse is St George. 'It was not meant to be worn around the neck, there is no loop for a ribbon to go through and this comes in its original box. Back in the boat: Sir Steve Redgrave, who carried the Olympic Flame earlier this month in Henley, has been likened to Etherington-Smith Big difference: The medals to be handed out at the 2012 Games, designed by David Watkins, are a far cry from the one Etherington-Smith won 'London only had a short time to organise the Games because they were due to be held in Italy by Mt Vesuvius erupted so they had to be moved. 'This was won by Raymond Etherington-Smith who was captain of the Leander eight. 'We chose an experienced crew to take on the Belgians who were the main competition. 'In the end the Belgians capsized and the Great Br
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In which European city was the first opening ceremony of the Olympic Games held?
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The Olympics Opening Ceremony Home > Events > Olympics > Summer > Traditions > Opening Ceremony The Olympic Opening Ceremony The opening ceremony at the Olympic Games has become a major entertainment spectacle, costing many millions of dollars to stage. It has come a long way since the first opening ceremonies held during the 1908 Olympic Games in London, where for the first time, athletes marched into the stadium behind their nations' flags. During the opening ceremony of the Olympic Games, tradition dictates that the procession of athletes is always led by the Greek team, followed by all the other teams in alphabetical order (based on the language of the hosting country), except for the last team which is always the team of the hosting country. The IOC has two official languages English and French. Both languages are used to introduce competitors. At the opening ceremony, the Olympic flag is raised while the Olympic hymn is played. The torch relay arrives and the flame is lit. The Olympic Oath and Creed is also said. Opening Ceremony Trivia The first opening ceremony was organized by Regent Street Polytechnic. At the first opening ceremony in 1908, the team from Finland refused to carry a flag when they were told that they would have to march under the flag of Russia. At the 1912 Olympic Games opening ceremony, Finland's team paraded under the national insignia flag of a Swedish-speaking female gymnastics club in Helsinki. Finland was part of the Russian Empire at the time, but competed separately. During the opening ceremony of the 1936 Berlin Olympic Games, athletes from Liechtenstein were shocked to discover that their flag was identical to the flag of Haiti. After the games, a yellow crown was added to the flag of Liechtenstein. Leading up to the Rio Games in 2016, American broadcasters NBC requested that the order of countries in the opening parade of nations be in English language order, so that the American team would march later in the program. It was worried it would lose viewers if they marched in their correct order, which in Portuguese the US will march with the E's (as in - Estados Unidos). Share:
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Which country’s team always leads the procession of athletes during the Olympic Opening Ceremony?
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Why Greece always leads the parade of athletes at the Olympic opening ceremony and how the rest of the order is determined 19,843.41 -8.83 (-0.04%) Why Greece always leads the parade of athletes at the Olympic opening ceremony and how the rest of the order is determined Cork Gaines More (Greek sailing champion Sofia Bekatorou led the parade of athletes at the Rio Olympics.Getty Images) The 2016 Summer Olympics officially kicked off on Friday night with the opening ceremony in Rio. As has become tradition, the ceremony starts with a celebration of the host country, followed by the parade of athletes. And once again, Greece was the first country introduced due to their historical importance to the games. The order of the parade of nations at every Olympics is as follows. Greece comes in first — this is due to their role in the origin of the Olympics The host nation comes in last — in 2016, this is Brazil, obviously. The rest of the nations are ordered alphabetically by the language of the host nation — As a result of this, Afghanistan was the first nation after Greece, followed by South Africa (África do Sul in Portuguese). Zambia will be the 207th and final nation before the host nation, Brazil.
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The heptathlon is made up of how many events?
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What are the ten events that make up the decathlon? | Reference.com What are the ten events that make up the decathlon? A: Quick Answer The ten events that make up the decathlon are spread over two days and include the 100-meter sprint, long jump, shot put, high jump and 400-meter run on the first day, followed by the 110-meter hurdles, discus throw, pole vault, javelin throw and 1500-meter run on the second day. Points are awarded for each event, and the competitor with the highest aggregate score is declared the winner. Full Answer The decathlon made its first Olympic appearance at the 1912 Games in Stockholm. This men's event challenges competitors to perform at their best in a wide range of track-and-field events that test for power, speed, agility and endurance to determine the best all-around athlete. As of 2014, the youngest man to take the Olympic decathlon title is Bob Mathias, an American who was just 17 years old when he won the event in 1948. He competed at the next Olympics in 1952 and became a two-time decathlon champion. Competition for the women's all-around title began with the 1984 Olympics, when the seven-event heptathlon was introduced. This comparable event, which is also staged over two days, consists of the 100-meter hurdles, high jump, shot put and 200-meter run on the first day followed by the long jump, javelin throw and 800-meter run on the second day.
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In 1924, which country hosted the first Winter Olympic Games?
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Chamonix 1924 Winter Olympics - results & video highlights Official Reports arrow The Olympic Winter Games begin In 1921, the International Olympic Committee gave its patronage to a Winter Sports Week to take place in 1924 in Chamonix, France. This event was a great success, attracting 10,004 paying spectators, and was retrospectively named the First Olympic Winter Games. Memorable champions American Charles Jewtraw became the first Winter Games champion by winning the first event, the 500m speed skating. The outstanding individual performer was Finland’s Clas Thunberg, who took five medals, including three golds, in the five speed skating events. Awesome Canadians In ice hockey, the Canadian team managed to score 85 times without conceding a goal in its first three matches. Canada won the tournament by scoring 122 goals, with only three scored against them. Worth the wait American Anders Haugen would have to wait 50 years to receive his bronze ski jumping medal. Deprived of his third place because of a marking error, Haugen eventually won his case and obtained his medal in 1974, aged 83. NOCs: 16 Athletes: 258 (11 women, 247 men) Events: 16 About 5,000 copies were produced. The first Olympic Winter Games were originally known as the "Winter Sports Week." Official recognition In 1926, during the 25th Session of the International Olympic Committee in Lisbon, the Chamonix Games were recognised as the first Olympic Winter Games. Medal presentation The official medal ceremony was not held until 5 February, shortly before the closing speech by Pierre de Coubertin. As some athletes had already gone home, Frantz Reichel presented their medals to other members of their teams. Track at the foot of the glaciers The bobsleigh competition was held on the Pélerins track, named after the glacier which dominates it. The equipment was transported to the top of the track using the old cable car of the Aiguille du Midi. 122 goals scored In ice hockey, over the course of its first three matches in the tournament, the Canadian team managed to score 85 times without conceding any goals. Canada won the tournament by scoring 122 goals, with only three scored against them! Equipment on shoulders For the parade of the delegations during the Opening Ceremony, many athletes marched with their equipment on their shoulder (skis, hockey sticks, etc.). Indeed, according to the rules in place at the time, the athletes had to march in sportswear, and the skis or hockey sticks were part of their equipment. Today, the delegations no longer wear their sportswear, but they try to outdo each other in terms of imagination to appear in all their finery. 10,000 paying spectators There were 10,004 paying spectators recorded for this edition of the Games. Last, but at least ranked In cross country skiing, in the 50km event, held in a violent and icy cold wind, the last ranked competitor finished 2h30m after Norway’s Thorleif Haug, who won the event in 3h44m. Ceremonies Chamonix 25 January 1924. Delegations in the Olympic Stadium. Official opening of the Games by: Under Secretary for Physical Education, Gaston Vidal Lighting the Olympic Flame by: A symbolic fire at an Olympic Winter Games was first lit in 1936 in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. Olympic Oath by: Officials' Oath by: The officials' oath at an Olympic Winter Games was first sworn in 1972 at Sapporo. On the obverse, a winter sports athlete, arms open. He is holding in his right hand a pair of skates and in his left a pair of skis. In the background, the Alps with Mont Blanc. On the reverse, a 14-line long inscription. "CHAMONIX MONT-BLANC SPORTS D'HIVER 25 JANVIER - 5 FEVRIER 1924 ORGANISES PAR LE COMITE OLYMPIQUE FRANCAIS SOUS LE HAUT PATRONAGE DU COMITE INTERNATIONAL OLYMPIQUE A L'OCCASION DE LA CELEBRATION DE LA VIIIe OLYMPIADE". [Chamonix Mont-Blanc Winter Sports 25 January-5 February 1924, organized by the French Olympic Committee under the high patronage of the International Olympic Committee on the occasion of the celebration of the VIII Olympiad]. As was the case with the medal for the Paris Games, t
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How many chances in each round do high-jumpers get to clear the bar?
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HIGH JUMP The method of clearing the bar is largely pre-determined by: the angle of take-off the degree of extension in the lead leg the degree of forward inclination of the head, arms and shoulders the extent to which the powerful take-off leg extension is diminished by a twisting attempt to aid body rotation If the forward momentum of the run has not been fully blocked, so that the jump continues forward toward the crossbar, the style will necessarily be some variation of a dive-straddle. In general, this style of lay-out is associated with a fast run. In contrast, if the lead leg is fully extended and driven well above the bar and if the head and chin are erect so as to rise momentarily above the bar, then dropped quickly down and if the direction of the body's COM is close to the vertical, then the jump can be called an orthodox straddle style. Such a style tends to be associated with a slower run. By long-time practice and power training, the athlete can combine a faster run with a more vertical jump and thus achieve a lay-out style closer to the desired form. This is difficult but it can be done. The greater the extent to which it is done, the higher the bar that can be cleared. Though the path of movement of a jumper's COM is fixed by take-off direction and methods, one can still change the relative positions and movements of his extremities: the head:, arms, and legs. By dropping the head down quickly , the trail leg and hip can be lifted up and over the bar. By dropping the right arm down and twisting the head, the trail leg-hip can be lifted, and the left hand-arm-shoulder can be pulled out of the crotch and away from the bar. Or, by its own direct action, the trail foot can be rotated outward and upward. There is a close action-reaction between the movements of the extremities. For most straddle-style jumpers, the trail foot-leg-hip are the most difficult parts of the body to get over the cross-bar. Each successful jumper seems to have their own unique way of trying to solve the problem. Most effective of all is to acquire the special power and flexibility demanded by this unique action, not duplicated in any other sports event. Assuming power and flexibility are adequate, the jumper should try several methods then select one for special emphasis. Actually these are variations of one method; the body always acts as a unit; each action here will have an equal reaction there. However, try: rolling around the bar without awareness of special action of any one part thrusting the lead arm-shoulder and head down just before the hips reach their greatest height; a compensating reaction will tend to lift the trail foot-leg rotating the face toward the bar and/or down lifting or everting the left hip along with a drop of the head--the trail foot-leg will follow throwing the trail foot straight up, with little concern for rotating the foot concentrating on an outward rotation of the trail foot, with extension of the leg Great high jumping requires three essentials: 1: Competitive competence: self-confidence, concentration of physical-emotional-mental energy, self-control and reckless abandon 2: Adequate power: Such power in the related muscles makes full use of a maximum approach to each of the many phases of high jumping. 3: Mastery of skill: The many phases of skill in the gather, the takeoff, the upward thrust of the arms and lead leg, and the mechanics of an efficient clearance action must be mastered in part and as a whole. Such mastery leads toward complete automatism, to the point where high jumping becomes an artless art. Conscious intelligent practice of the many parts of action gradually loses all consciousness of those parts. A great champion jumps holistically as a unit the run-gather-take-off-spring-clearance are merely words by which to transmit and comprehend ideas. Only the ideas are partial; only the words have separate entities; the high jumping action from first step to landing is an inseparable whole. NOTE: The above was edited from a technical pap
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In ancient Olympic Games, some men wore a ‘kynodesme’ to restrain which part of their body?
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Roman gladiator: Is the West strong only because of weaponry? Roman gladiator: Is the West strong only because of weaponry? (too old to reply) You can support Wikipedia by making a tax-deductible donation. Gladiator From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search For other uses, see Gladiator (disambiguation). The Zliten mosaic from Libya (Leptis Magna) prob. 2nd c. AD: A thraex and murmillo, a hoplomachus and murmillo (who is signaling his defeat to the referee), and a matched pair.Gladiators (Latin: gladiatōrēs, "swordsmen" or "one who uses a sword," from gladius, "sword") were professional fighters in ancient Rome who fought against each other, wild animals, and condemned criminals, sometimes to the death, for the entertainment of spectators. These fights took place in arenas in many cities from the Roman Republic period through the Roman Empire. Contents [hide] 1 History of gladiatorial combats 1.1 Origins 4 Life as a gladiator 4.1 Origins 4.4 Life expectancy of a gladiator 4.5 Slave revolts 9 Gladiators in films and television 10 See also [edit] History of gladiatorial combats [edit] Origins The origin of the gladiatorial games is not known for certain. There are two theories: that the Romans adopted gladiatorial fights from the Etruscans, and that the games came from Campania and Lucania. The evidence for the theory of Etruscan origin is a passage by the Greek writer Nicolaus of Damascus in the second half of the first century BCE describing the origins as Etruscan, an account by Isidore of Seville during the 600s relating the Latin word for gladiator manager, lanista, to the Etruscan word for "executioner", and also likeness of the Roman god of hell, Charon, who accompanied the executed bodies as they exited the arena, to the Etruscan god of death, also named Charon. The theory that the games developed from a Campanian and Lucanian tradition is supported by frescoes dating to the fourth century BCE depicting funeral games in which pair of gladiators fought to the death to commemorate the death of an important individual. However, the Campanians could also have adapted this tradition from the Greeks who could have introduced funeral games with human sacrifices to the area in the eighth century BCE. Regardless of the origin, the Romans adopted the tradition of funeral games to display important people's status and power. The earliest known gladiatorial games were held in 310 BC by the Campanians (Livy 9.40.17). These games re-enacted the Campanians' military success over the Samnites. The first recorded Roman gladiatorial combats took place in Rome in 264 BC, at the start of the First Punic War against Carthage. Decimus Junius Brutus Albinus staged it in honour of his dead father Brutus Pera. It was held between three pairs of slaves chosen from among 22 prisoners of war, and held in the cattle market (Forum Boarium). The ceremony was called a munus or “duty paid to a dead ancestor by his descendants, with the intention of keeping alive his memory” (Baker, Gladiator 10). Roman aristocrats soon took up the practice as an alternative to the earlier custom of sacrificing prisoners on the graves of warriors, with events being held for notable people and repeated every one to five years after the person’s death. These games became popular throughout the Empire and were especially popular in Greece. So popular that there are many records of people in towns where prominent citizens died virtually extorting promises of gladiatorial games from the survivors. The aristocracy also began to compete in having the best games so that whereas the sons of Brutus Pera offered three matches, a century later, Titus Flamininus offered 74 matches lasting three days for his father's funeral and by the passing of yet another century Julius Caesar promised 320 matches for his daughter, Julia. As a result the emperors eventually had to regulate how much could be spent on gladiatorial performances to prevent members of the elite from bankrupting themselves. Gradually, as the connection to funerals faded in the late second ce
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In 1960, who became the first Sub-Saharan African to win an Olympic Gold Medal?
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History and HeadlinesHistory: September 10, 1960: 1st Sub-Saharan African Wins Olympic Gold Medal - History and Headlines No Comments A Brief History On September 10, 1960, the final event of the Summer Olympics held in Rome, Italy, was the scene of the first Sub-Saharan African (Black) to win an Olympic Gold Medal. Abebe Bikila of Ethiopia won the prestigious Olympic Marathon race (about 26.2 miles long) and won it in high fashion, that is, barefoot! Digging Deeper Only 126 lbs, this slim 5’11” runner was 28 years old when he ran his historic race, and for good measure he won the Olympic Gold Medal in the Marathon in the 1964 Olympics as well. The course of events that led to Bikila’s historic performance makes for a good background story. The only reason he even went to Rome to compete was because another Ethiopian runner had taken ill and Bikila was a last minute substitute. On top of that, because of the late addition to the team, running shoe company Adidas that sponsored the Olympics did not have shoes for Bikila that fit properly, which is why he ran barefoot. He won in record time by a 25 second margin. In the 1964 Olympics Bikila competed as the reigning champion and would not surprise anyone this time. Between his Olympic Gold Medal performances, Bikila won every Marathon he ran except a disappointing 5th place in the 1963 Boston Marathon. In fact, Boston was the only Marathon Bikila ran (completed) in his career that he did not win. Disaster nearly struck 40 days before the 1964 Tokyo Olympics when Bikila came down with appendicitis and required surgery. Though he traveled to Tokyo, he was not expected to run. Bikila did choose to run, and won his second Olympic Gold Medal, once again setting a new record, while becoming the first man to win a second Olympic Marathon. His emperor, Haile Selassie, presented Bakila with a brand new Volkswagen Beetle. No kidding. In 1968 disaster did indeed strike, and Bikila had to pull out of the Olympic Marathon due to injury to his knee. It seems he had earlier broken a bone in his foot as well. In 1969 an even bigger disaster struck when Bikila swerved his Volkswagen to avoid protesters in the roadway. He wrecked his car and became a quadriplegic from his injuries. In 1973 Bikila died at age 41 of a cerebral hemorrhage, leaving a legacy of excellence by Sub-Saharan (Black) African long distance runners to follow. Of course, Black African athletes had won Olympic Gold Medals before Bikila, but not representing an African nation. African-Americans such as Jesse Owens had won Olympic Gold, but Bikila was the first to bring his medal back to Africa. Since Bikila’s heroics, Olympic Marathons have been won by athletes from Ethiopia, Kenya, and Uganda, and twice Ethiopian women have won the Olympic Marathon. What other Sub-Saharan African athletes can you think of that have achieved greatness? Please tell us your favorites. If you liked this article and would like to receive notification of new articles, please feel welcome to subscribe to History and Headlines by entering your email address at the top right of this page or like us on Facebook . Your readership is much appreciated! Historical Evidence
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The ‘J’ approach and the ‘Flared’ approach are associated with which event?
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High Jump Technique | High Jump | Athletics | Sports Coaching High Jump High Jump Technique The High Jump comprises of three main elements: the approach; the takeoff and the bar rotation. A good approach to high jump coaching is to look at and work on these three elements individually. Here we explain in more detail the technical aspects of a Fosbury flop high jump technique. High jump technique - The approach: 3 important factors of the approach are acceleration, maximum velocity, and curve running. There are 3 different approaches that the athletes use today. The J approach, flared approach, and hook approach. All 3 approaches have the same curve into the jump. The only difference between them is the initial starting position. The J approach involves the athlete running in a straight line before curving their run into the jump. An athlete using the flared approach will start from a position wider than that of the J approach, and the opposite occurs with the hook approach. The starting point is inside that of the J approach. Athletes run on a curve to lean away from the bar by creating pressure against the ground. Most athletes use between 6 and 12 steps on the approach , usually an even number so the first step is taken with the non-jumping foot. The radius of the curved run is specific to individual athletes, and this can only be found through trial and error. However the average for women is around 31-32 feet (9.5-10 metres), and for men it is 27-28 feet (8.3-8.6 metres), so these are good starting points for your long jump. The athlete must approach the bar from the correct angle in the last 2 steps. Again this is somewhat athlete specific but 50 degrees for the penultimate step and 40 degrees for the final step are good guidelines. The last 2 steps of the approach are the most important. The penultimate step must land flat, and on the imaginary curve line, with the hips and torso moving over this foot as quickly as possible. The last step should also be flat footed and purposely planted in a dorsiflex position. High jump technique - Takeoff: The aim of high jump coaching here is conversion of vertical velocity must be made from the horizontal velocity of the approach if a long jump is going to be successful. A short takeoff time is also important otherwise the athlete will more than likely land on top of the bar. The takeoff action is also known as a push-through-and-pull action. The push-through is the hip moving over the penultimate foot. The pull is the hip of the free leg coming through because of the active negative motion of the takeoff leg. On takeoff the foot should be pointing roughly towards the far corner of the landing area. All athletes are different when it comes to the position of the takeoff foot, but generally this foot should be planted around 2-3 feet down the bar from the post or standard. Distances in front of the bar also vary greatly from athlete to athlete. However the average for women is around 26 inches or 65cm. For men it is further, around 48 inches or 123cm. Use trial and error to work out the best position. High jump technique - Bar rotation: The Fosbury Flop is the most common way to clear the bar. This ends with the athlete landing on their upper back. To get to this position the athlete must rotate around there vertical axis so their back is facing the bar as they clear it. To clear the bar an athlete will need to arch and then un-arch the body. The arching occurs to lift the hips above the bar, and the un-arching drops the hips, which lifts the legs in a natural reaction. The un-arching should occur as the upper legs go over the bar. More Athletics:
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Who won the Eurovison Song Contest for the United Kingdom in 1967?
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Eurovision United Kingdom 1967: Sandie Shaw - "Puppet On A String" Sandie Shaw - "Puppet On A String" I wonder if one day that you'll say that you care If you say you love me madly, I'll gladly be there Like a puppet on a string Love is just like a merry-go-round With all the fun of the fair One day I'm feeling down on the ground Then I'm up in the air Are you leading me on? Tomorrow, will you be gone? I wonder if one day that you'll say that you care If you say you love me madly, I'll gladly be there Like a puppet on a string I may win on the roundabout Then I'll lose on the swings In or out, there is never a doubt Just who's pulling the strings I'm all tied up in you But where's it leading me to? I wonder if one day that you'll say that you care If you say you love me madly, I'll gladly be there Like a puppet on a string I wonder if one day that you'll say that you care If you say you love me madly, I'll gladly be there Like a puppet on a string Like a puppet on a string
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Who succeeded Lyndon B Johnson as President of the United States?
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Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President of the United States (1908 - 1973) - Genealogy Lyndon Baines Johnson, 36th President of the United States Also Known As: in Stonewall, TX, United States Cause of death: his third heart attack & he had severe heart disease Place of Burial: United States President, Vice President, United States House of Representative, U S Senator, teacher, 36th President Managed by: sister About Lyndon B. Johnson, 36th President of the United States The thirty-sixth President of the United States (1963–1969) and thirty-seventh Vice President of the United States (1961–1963). A Democrat, Johnson succeeded to the presidency following the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, and after completing Kennedy's term was elected President in his own right in a landslide victory in the 1964 Presidential election. Johnson was a major leader of the Democratic Party and as President was responsible for designing the "Great Society" legislation that included civil rights laws, Medicare (government-funded health care for the elderly), Medicaid (government-funded health care for the poor), aid to education, and the "War on Poverty." Simultaneously, he escalated the American involvement in the Vietnam War from 16,000 American soldiers in 1963 to 550,000 in early 1968. Johnson served as a United States Representative from Texas from 1937–1949 and as United States Senator (as his grandfather[1] foretold when LBJ was just an infant) from 1949–1961, including six years as United States Senate Majority Leader, two as Senate Minority Leader and two as Senate Majority Whip. After campaigning unsuccessfully for the Democratic nomination in 1960, Johnson was selected by John F. Kennedy to be his running-mate for the 1960 presidential election. Johnson's popularity as President steadily declined after the 1966 Congressional elections, and his reelection bid in the 1968 United States presidential election collapsed as a result of turmoil within the Democratic party related to opposition to the Vietnam War. He withdrew from the race to concentrate on peacemaking. Johnson was renowned for his domineering personality and the "Johnson treatment," his arm-twisting of powerful politicians. Johnson was maternally descended from a pioneer Baptist clergyman, George Washington Baines, who pastored some eight churches in Texas as well as others in Arkansas and Louisiana. Baines was also the president of Baylor University during the American Civil War. George Baines was the grandfather of Johnson's mother, Rebekah Baines Johnson. Johnson's grandfather Samuel Ealy Johnson, Sr. was raised as a Baptist. Subsequently, in his early adulthood, he became a member of the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ). In his later years he became a Christadelphian.[2] According to Lady Bird Johnson, Johnson's father also joined the Christadelphian Church toward the end of his life.[3] Later, as a politician LBJ was influenced in his attitude towards the Jews by the religious beliefs that his family, especially his grandfather, had shared with him Johnson briefly taught public speaking and debate in a Houston high school, then entered politics. Johnson's father had served five terms in the Texas legislature and was a close friend to one of Texas's rising political figures, Congressman Sam Rayburn. In 1930, Johnson campaigned for Texas State Senator Welly Hopkins in his run for Congress. Hopkins recommended him to Congressman Richard M. Kleberg, who appointed Johnson as Kleberg's legislative secretary. LBJ was elected speaker of the "Little Congress," a group of Congressional aides, where he cultivated Congressmen, newspapermen and lobbyists. Johnson's friends soon included aides to President Franklin D. Roosevelt, as well as fellow Texans such as Vice President John Nance Garner. He became a surrogate son to Sam Rayburn. Lyndon Baines Johnson is Dorothy Willard's 9th cousin four times removed. Dorothy Willard→Onad Duncan your mother→Edith Davis her mother→Albert Dewitt Worley her father→Alanson Dewitt Worley his father→Judith S Worley his mother→
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Which US author committed suicide with a shotgun in 1961?
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10 Sad Stories of Writers Who Committed Suicide - Toptenz.net Toptenz.net Posted by Shell Harris on October 14, 2009 in Literature , People | 28,493 Views | 27 Responses From the earliest records of ancient civilizations to the most recent works produced by modernity, the history of literature bears witness to the creative power of the human mind. We have before us a vast library of stories, plays, and poetry to enjoy at our leisure, but in some cases this creativity came with a price – the life of the creator. A significant number of writers have struggled with depression and the seductions of suicide, leading some to believe there is often a close connection between artistic skill and the mood swings of a tortured mind. While not all of the following writer-suicides of modernity occurred because of the writer’s battle with depression, many of them did – and there are many, many more that could be added to this list. 10. Yukio Mishima (1925 – 1970) Yukio Mishima was the pen name for Kimitake Hiraoka, a prolific Japanese author, actor, and playwright. Taken under the wing of his overly protective grandmother until the age of 12, Mishima was not allowed to play with other boys, participate in sports, or even expose himself to sunlight. Mishima’s early fascination with literature and writing led to clashes with his military-minded father, who destroyed any of his son’s manuscripts he found. Still, Mishima enjoyed early success in the academic world, becoming the youngest member of his elite school’s editorial board and subsequently publishing poetry and prose in prestigious magazines. To protect him from the scorn of his classmates, his instructors decided that he should write under a pen name. Mishima graduated from the University of Tokyo in 1947 and continued to publish stories, poems, and plays, while also traveling extensively. Keenly interested in physical fitness and martial arts, he joined the Japan Self Defense Forces (JSDF) and later started his own private force called the Shield Society. In 1970, Mishima and four members of this Shield Society took over the Tokyo JSDF headquarters and tied up the commandant. Mishima gave a speech outlining his demands to restore power to the Japanese emperor, and then ended his life by committing seppuku. He had been carefully planning the suicide for a year. 9. Jerzy Kosinski (1933 -1991) As Jews living in Poland during World War II, the Lewinkopf family had to do everything possible to avoid German capture, so young Jozef Lewinkopf was given the false name Jerzy Kosinski, which he kept as an alias. After the war was over, Kosinski remained in Poland in order to pursue university studies. In 1957, Kosinski emigrated to the United States on a passport obtained by forging papers that “proved” an American foundation was willing to sponsor him. He supported himself by driving a truck until he obtained a grant from the Ford Foundation allowing him to attend Columbia University’s sociology program. In 1965 – the same year he became an American citizen – Kosinski published the novel The Painted Bird, a highly controversial story about a young boy’s experiences in Europe during World War II. Other famous (and also controversial) novels by Kosinski include Steps and Being There. Many people were critical of Kosinski’s writing because of the sexual, violent, and often sadistic topics he chose to portray. He was thought to rely heavily on ghostwriters and freelance editors for the content of his novels, and was even accused of plagiarism, which he vehemently denied. In addition to the mental exhaustion of dealing with these allegations, Kosinski also suffered from serious physical illnesses later in life. On May 3, 1991, his wife found his body in a half-filled bathtub, a suffocating plastic bag wrapped around his head. “I am going to put myself to sleep now for a bit longer than usual,” read Kosinski’s suicide note. “Call it Eternity.” 8. Hunter S. Thompson (1937 – 2005) Perhaps most famous for his 1972 novel Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas, Kentucky native Hunter Thompson is remembered
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On which Greek island did Jacqueline Kennedy marry shipping tycoon Aristotle Onassis in October 1968?
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On This Day: Jackie Kennedy marries Aristotle Onassis On This Day: Jackie Kennedy marries Aristotle Onassis Julian Gavaghan Share OCTOBER 20, 1968: Jacqueline Kennedy marries Aristotle Onassis Former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy sparked outrage by marrying Greek shipping tycoon Aristotle Onassis on this day in 1968 – five years after JFK’s assassination. The 39-year-old widow’s surprise wedding to a man 23 years her senior was viewed by people around the world as an undignified betrayal of President John F Kennedy. It also sparked savage newspaper reaction. One Fleet Street tabloid blasted: “Jackie weds blank cheque.” While another in Rome roared: “JFK dies a second time.” And the Catholic Church attacked the American fashion icon for breaking the Vatican law forbidding marriage to a divorced man. [On This Day: John F Kennedy makes 'Ich bin ein Berliner' speech] Yet millions also sympathised with a woman who had also been hurt by the death of her two-day-old son Patrick in 1963, a miscarriage in 1955, stillbirth of daughter Arabella in 1953 and frequent affairs of her late husband during the ten-year marriage. A British Pathé newsreel filmed the new Mrs Kennedy Onassis emerging with her second husband from a Greek Orthodox Church on his private island of Skorpios. The commentator also pointed out that there had been reports of anger among the powerful Kennedy clan. Yet, it later emerged that the family had largely given her their blessing and Senator Ted Kennedy, JFK’s youngest brother, had helped her secure a prenuptial agreement. It gave her $3million cash before the wedding and also handed $1million each to her two surviving children Caroline and John Jr. She made the decision to marry again after JFK’s other brother Robert Kennedy’s assassination in April 1968 triggered fears that other family members might be killed. “If they are killing Kennedys, my children are the No 1 targets. I want to get out of this country,” she said after what people had already described as the Kennedy Curse. [On This Day: Robert Kennedy dies after being shot on the campaign trail] Onassis, who was one of the wealthiest men in the world, promised her new security – although the marriage meant she lost her right to U.S. Secret Service protection. Mrs Kennedy Onassis also failed to live a more secluded life as the press and paparazzi followed the woman they had nicknamed Jackie O everywhere. The couple spent a lot of time in America, dividing their time between her 15-room Fifth Avenue apartment in New York City and her horse farm in New Jersey. [On This Day: Kennedy and Nixon clash in first ever TV presidential debate] They also lived in his Paris flat, his 325ft yacht The Christina and Skorpios, which he bought for £10,000 in 1962 but was sold by an heir this year for £100million. But Onassis, who was known by Ari, began suffering from increasingly bad health after the death of his son Alexander in a plane crash in 1973. He died from respiratory failure at age 69 in Paris on March 15, 1975, following less than eight years of marriage. Mrs Kennedy Onassis then spent two years fighting to gain a $26million share of his $500million fortune, which she was forbidden to inherit under Greek law. After that she settled permanently in New York and went on to develop an career as a renowned book editor. The three-pack-a-day cigarette smoker died from cancer at age 64 on May 19, 1994 and was buried beside JFK and their son Patrick at Arlington Cemetery, Virginia. Reblog
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Which Arthur Miller play aroused controversy over his portrayal of his failed marriage to actress Marilyn Monroe?
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Arthur Miller - Biography - IMDb Arthur Miller Jump to: Overview (4) | Mini Bio (1) | Spouse (3) | Trivia (45) | Personal Quotes (15) Overview (4) 6' 2½" (1.89 m) Mini Bio (1) Arthur Asher Miller was born on October 17, 1915, in New York City, to Augusta (Barnett) and Isidore Miller. His family was of Austrian Jewish descent. His father manufactured women's coats, but his business was devastated by the Depression, seeding his son's disillusionment with the American Dream and those blue-sky-seeking Americans who pursued it with both eyes focused on the Grail of Materialism. Due to his father's strained financial circumstances, Miller had to work for tuition money to attend the University of Michigan. It was at Michigan that he wrote his first plays. They were successes, earning him numerous student awards, including the Avery Hopwood Award in Drama for "No Villain" in 1937. The award was named after one of the most successful playwrights of the 1920s, who simultaneously had five hits on Broadway, the 'Neil Simon (I)' of his day. Now almost forgotten except for his contribution to "Gold Diggers of 1933," Hopwood achieved a material success that the older Miller could not match, but he failed to capture the immortality that would be Miller's. Hopwood's suicide, on the beach of the Cote d'Azur, inspired Norman Maine's march into the SoCal surf in A Star Is Born (1937). It seemed to encapsulate the American dilemma: the achievement of success was no panacea for an America soul-sick from its pursuit. Like Fitzgerald, Miller tasted success at a tender age. In 1938, upon graduating from Michigan, he received a Theatre Guild National Award and returned to New York, joining the Federal Theatre Project. He married his college girlfriend, Mary Grace Slattery, in 1940; they would have two children, Joan and Robert. In 1944, he made his Broadway debut with "The Man Who Had All the Luck," a flop that lasted only four performances. He went on to publish two books, "Situation Normal" in '44, and "Focus" in 1945, but it was in 1947 that his star became ascendant. His play "All My Sons," directed by Elia Kazan , became a hit on Broadway, running for 328 performances. Both Miller and Kazan received Tony Awards, and Miller won the New York Drama Critics Circle Award. It was a taste of what was to come. Staged by Kazan, "Death of a Salesman" opened at the Morosco Theatre on February 10, 1949, and closed 742 performances later on Nov 18, 1950. The play was the sensation of the season, winning six Tony Awards, including Best Play and Best Author for Miller. Miller also was awarded the 1949 Pulitzer Prize for Drama. The play made lead actor Lee J. Cobb , as Willy Loman, an icon of the stage comparable to the Hamlet of John Barrymore : a synthesis of actor and role that created a legend that survives through the bends of time. A contemporary classic was recognized, though some critics complained that the play wasn't truly a tragedy, as Willy Loman was such a pathetic soul. The fall of such a small person as Loman could not qualify as tragedy, as there was so little height from which to fall. Miller, a dedicated progressive and a man of integrity, never accepted the criticism. As Willy's wife Linda said at his funeral, "Attention must be paid," even to the little people who were crucified alongside the capitalist gods in the pursuit of the American Dream. In 1983 Miller himself directed a staging of "Salesman" in Chinese at the Beijing Peoples' Art Theatre. He said that while the Chinese, then largely ignorant of capitalism, might not have understood Loman's career choice, they did have empathy for his desire to drink from the Grail of the American Dream. They understood this dream, which Miller characterizes as the desire "to excel, to win out over anonymity and meaninglessness, to love and be loved, and above all, perhaps, to count." It is this desire to sup at the table of the great American Capitalists, even if one is just scrounging for crumbs, in a country of which President Calvin Coolidge said, "The business of America is business," t
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Mechanics Bay Airport serves which New Zealand city?
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Mechanics Bay Heliport | AeroInside Home > Airports > Oceania > New Zealand > Auckland City, Mechanics Bay Heliport Key Facts
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What is the name of the ‘cake’ which is flat, round, made of licorice and named after a Yorkshire town?
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Ten tasty treats named after the towns they come from Ten tasty treats named after the towns they come from Updated on 12 November 2013 | 0 Comments Share the love Are you lucky enough to live in a town which has its very own cake, pie, cheese, fish, or even soup named after it? We take a look at ten delicacies named after the place they originate from. Arbroath Smokies A type of smoked haddock which was invented, as the legend goes, in the small Scottish fishing village of Auchmithie, three miles northeast of Arboath. Apparently a shop caught fire there one night, ‘cooking’ barrels of haddock preserved in salt as it spread … next morning, the locals discovered that the ‘ruined’ haddock was in fact very tasty. It’s a nice story, but it’s far likelier that the villagers were descended from Scandinavians, where fish is smoked in a very similar way. Smokies are still exclusively produced in the region today, and Iain R. Spink is leading the way – he’s often extolled the virtues of Smokies on TV shows such as Jamie’s Great Britain and Rick Stein’s Food Heroes, and his Smokies were named one of the top 50 foods in the UK last year. You can order Arbroath Smokies from Iain online . Banbury Cake Not to be confused with an Eccles Cake, which came decades after, a Banbury Cake is a currant-filled spiced flat pastry cake more oval in shape than round. They used to be made and sold exclusively in Banbury, Oxfordshire, and the recipe dates back to the mid-sixteenth century at least. Apparently it was Edward Welchman who made the first batch at his shops on Parsons Street, but the recipe has been adapted a fair bit since then and can now include everything from rum to rose water, nutmeg and mixed peel. Caerphilly Cheese Caerphilly is a crumbly, white, cow’s milk cheese originating from the Welsh town of the same name. Apparently, the cheese was not invented in Caerphilly; only sold at a market there for the first time. It’s pretty salty and was developed over time to be so, in order to stock the coal miners of the area up with the salt they lost over the course of a hard day’s work. Original Caerphilly is dry in the middle and creamy around the edges – but its production was halted during World War II, as all the nation’s milk was sent to the Cheddar factories to help with the war effort. After the war, the same cheddar factories started making their own Caerphilly, creating a dry and crumbly texture. The latter is mostly how it’s known today. Cullen Skink A thick, creamy and fragrant Scottish soup made from smoked haddock, potatoes and onions (main picture). To be truly authentic, Cullen Skink must be made with Finnan haddie (cold smoked haddock), and be served alongside Scottish oatcakes. Usually, it would be the starter at a formal Scottish dinner. The soup originates from the town of Cullen in Moray, on the north east coast of Scotland, and is fairly similar in taste and texture to American chowder, although it is smokier. ‘Skink’ is a Scots word for a shin, knuckle or hough of beef, all of which were used to make soup – hence the word ‘skink’ eventually ended up meaning ‘soup’. It’s still often served in restaurants throughout Scotland, and it’s the perfect soup for chilly winter nights. Bath Oliver biscuit You’ve very likely had one of these with cheese before. A Bath Oliver is a hard, savoury biscuit made from flour, butter, yeast and milk and it was invented by physician William Oliver of Bath, Somerset around 1750. Apparently Mr Oliver bequeathed his coachman, Mr Atkins, the recipe upon his deathbed, together with £100 and ten sacks of wheat flour to get started – it made Atkins a very rich man. The Bath Oliver business was passed from company to company, and the biscuits are now made by James Fortt – you can buy them in Waitrose . Apparently they go well with wine as well as cheese. Chorley Cake Is it a Banbury Cake, is it an Eccles Cake? No, it’s a Chorley Cake! Again, these sweet treats are puck-shaped and fruit-filled, but this time they originate from Chorley in Lancashire. Chorley Cakes (or ‘Fly Pie’, as the locals
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Who directed the 1997 film ‘Jackie Brown’?
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Jackie Brown (1997) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error A middle-aged woman finds herself in the middle of a huge conflict that will either make her a profit or cost her life. Director: Quentin Tarantino (written for the screen by), Elmore Leonard (novel) Stars: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC Famous Directors: From Sundance to Prominence From Christopher Nolan to Quentin Tarantino and every Coen brother in between, many of today's most popular directors got their start at the Sundance Film Festival . Here's a list of some of the biggest names to go from Sundance to Hollywood prominence. a list of 36 titles created 24 Dec 2011 a list of 28 titles created 26 Jan 2012 a list of 25 titles created 26 Mar 2014 a list of 26 titles created 25 Nov 2015 a list of 46 titles created 1 month ago Search for " Jackie Brown " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for 1 Oscar. Another 7 wins & 21 nominations. See more awards » Videos Two separate sets of voluptuous women are stalked at different times by a scarred stuntman who uses his "death proof" cars to execute his murderous plans. Director: Quentin Tarantino The Bride continues her quest of vengeance against her former boss and lover Bill, the reclusive bouncer Budd and the treacherous, one-eyed Elle. Director: Quentin Tarantino The Bride wakens from a four-year coma. The child she carried in her womb is gone. Now she must wreak vengeance on the team of assassins who betrayed her - a team she was once part of. Director: Quentin Tarantino Two criminals and their hostages unknowingly seek temporary refuge in an establishment populated by vampires, with chaotic results. Director: Robert Rodriguez After a simple jewelry heist goes terribly wrong, the surviving criminals begin to suspect that one of them is a police informant. Director: Quentin Tarantino Two victims of traumatized childhoods become lovers and psychopathic serial murderers irresponsibly glorified by the mass media. Director: Oliver Stone In Detroit, a lonely pop culture geek marries a call girl, steals cocaine from her pimp, and tries to sell it in Hollywood. Meanwhile, the owners of the cocaine - the Mob - track them down in an attempt to reclaim it. Director: Tony Scott Directors: Allison Anders, Alexandre Rockwell, and 2 more credits » Stars: Tim Roth, Amanda De Cadenet, David Proval After an experimental bio-weapon is released, turning thousands into zombie-like creatures, it's up to a rag-tag group of survivors to stop the infected and those behind its release. Director: Robert Rodriguez Directors: Robert Rodriguez, Eli Roth, and 3 more credits » Stars: Kurt Russell, Rose McGowan, Danny Trejo Directors: Frank Miller, Robert Rodriguez, and 1 more credit » Stars: Mickey Rourke, Clive Owen, Bruce Willis In Nazi-occupied France during World War II, a plan to assassinate Nazi leaders by a group of Jewish U.S. soldiers coincides with a theatre owner's vengeful plans for the same. Directors: Quentin Tarantino, Eli Roth Stars: Brad Pitt, Diane Kruger, Eli Roth Edit Storyline The middle age stewardess Jackie Brown smuggles money from Mexico to Los Angeles for the arms dealer Ordell Robbie. When she gets caught by the agents Ray Nicolette and Mark Dargus with ten thousand dollars and cocaine in her purse, they propose a deal to her to help them to arrest Ordell in exchange of her freedom. Meanwhile Ordell asks the fifty-six year-old Max Cherry, who runs a bail bond business, to release Jackie Brown with the intention of eliminating her. Jackie suspects of Ordell's intention and plots a complicate confidence game with Max to steal half a million dollar from Ordell. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil This Christmas, Santa's Got A Brand New Bag See
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In the game of Scrabble, the ‘C’ tile is worth how many points?
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Keeping Score in Scrabble - Letter Tiles and Point Values How to Keep Score in Scrabble Keeping Score in Scrabble Knowing how to keep score in Scrabble is simple, but it’s also important. Each letter in Scrabble has its own value, while certain points on a Scrabble board are worth more points than others. Finally, there are a few special circumstances where Scrabble scoring differs than in other points of the game. Scrabble Letter Tiles – Point Values Below is a table showing the point values of each tile in Scrabble. I’ll include a table to show how many of each letter exists in a standard Scrabble game, as well. When you play one of these letter tiles on the Scrabble board, you get the point value indicated on the letter tile. Scrabble Point Distribution A – E – I – O – - U – L – N – R – S – T = 1 point D – G = 2 points B – C – M – P = 3 points F – H – W – Y – V = 4 points K = 5 points J – X = 8 points Q – Z = 10 points The following table shows how many of each letters there are in a standard game of Scrabble. In all, there are 100 tiles to play in any given Scrabble game. Scrabble Letter Distribution 1: J – K – X – Q – Z 2: B – C – F – H – M – P – W – Y – V – Blank Tiles 3: G 4: D – L – S – U 6: N – R – T 10: E Double and Triple Scores When any of the letters of a word you place on the board covers a double or triple score, apply that modifier to your word score. If it’s a double or triple letter score, only modify the score for the letter on that tile. If it’s a double or triple word score, add up the score for all the tiles and then multiply the amount by the modifier. If you happen to cross two or more modifiers with your word, apply all of them. If you cross a triple letter score and a double word score, then multiple the triple score letter by x3 and then multiple the whole word score by x2. If you happen to cross two word multipliers, then remember to multiple the word score by both values. In this way, scores can reach large numbers. There is a limiting factor to the scores made by these tiles, though. That’s because, once used, these tiles can’t be reused for the purposes of multipliers. Reusing Double and Triple Scores After a double-word or triple-word score has been used and figured, that space will not be worth a double- or triple-word score again in the game. The same goes for double-letter and triple-letter scores. For example, imagine that a letter tile saying double-word score, like the one you play off of at the beginning of the game, is “activated” at the beginning of the game. Whoever plays off that tile first gets a double-word score. But the next player who builds a word off that same letter does not get a double-word score. This rule is there for several purposes, but it keeps people from simply beating opponents by playing an -s or -ed or -ing at the end of words on the board. You can still do so, but you won’t score as many points (or more) if the original word played involved double- or triple-word scoring. 50 Point Bonus If at any time, you use all 7 tiles in your rack one on play, you get an automatic 50 point bonus. This does not apply in the endgame scenario when you have less than 7 letters on your rack, of course. Final Scores in Scrabble Who “goes out” also has a big affect on the score. Eventually, the letter tiles will run out. When this happens, you will have a dwindling number of letter tiles on your rack. When this happens, the first person to get rid of all the letters on their rack on their turn “goes out”. The scoring is not yet finished, though. Every player with letters should add up the point values of those letters. These players should subtract that letter amount from their score. Once this is done, the point value for all those letters should also be added up collectively and added to the score of the person who “went out” or got rid of all their letter tiles first. In this way, the winner of a Scrabble game is often determined by who goes out first. This can be forgotten or only half-applied with new Scrabble players, so knowing how to score correctly in Scrabble is imp
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How many red stripes are on the national flag of Austria?
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flag of the United States of America | Britannica.com Flag of the United States of America Written By: See Article History Alternative Titles: Old Glory, Star-Spangled Banner, Stars and Stripes national flag consisting of white stars (50 since July 4, 1960) on a blue canton with a field of 13 alternating stripes, 7 red and 6 white. The 50 stars stand for the 50 states of the union, and the 13 stripes stand for the original 13 states. The flag’s width-to-length ratio is 10 to 19. Related Topics Betsy Ross After the American Revolution began, the first unofficial national flag—known as the Continental Colours (or, incorrectly, as the Grand Union Flag or the Cambridge Flag)—was hoisted at Prospect Hill in Charlestown (now in Somerville, Mass.) on Jan. 1, 1776; it was raised, it appears, at the behest of Gen. George Washington , whose headquarters were nearby. The flag had 13 horizontal stripes (probably of red and white or of red, white, and blue) and, in the canton, the first version of the British Union Flag ( Union Jack ). It was used at forts and on naval vessels. Another popular early flag, that of the Sons of Liberty , had the 13 stripes only. The various 18th-century “Don’t Tread on Me” flags had only local significance, but in the 20th century such designs were popularized by political protesters. The first official national flag, formally approved by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1777, was the Stars and Stripes. The blue canton was to contain 13 stars, but the layout of the stars was left undefined, and several patterns are known. The designer of the flag, Congressman Francis Hopkinson , may have had a ring of stars in mind to symbolize (in the words of the flag law) “a new constellation.” Today that pattern is popularly known as the “ Betsy Ross flag,” although the claims of her descendants that she made the first Stars and Stripes and that she used the ring pattern are unsubstantiated. Rows of stars (4-5-4 or 3-2-3-2-3) were common, but other variations also existed. The new Stars and Stripes formed part of the military colours carried on Sept. 11, 1777, at the Battle of the Brandywine , perhaps its first such use. Similar Topics flag of the Confederate States of America The Stars and Stripes changed on May 1, 1795, when two more stars and two more stripes were added to reflect the admission to the union of Vermont (1791) and Kentucky (1792). (One such flag was the 1,260-square-foot [117-square-metre] “Star-Spangled Banner,” made by Mary Pickersgill, that Francis Scott Key saw at Fort McHenry in September 1814, inspiring his patriotic poem .) In 1818, after five more states had been admitted, Congress enacted legislation pertaining to a new flag, requiring that henceforth the number of stripes should remain 13, the number of stars should always match the number of states, and any new star should be added on the July 4 following a state’s admission. This has been the system ever since. In all, from 1777 to 1960 (after the admission of Hawaii in 1959) there were 27 versions of the flag—25 involving changes in the stars only. An executive order of Oct. 29, 1912, standardized the proportions and relative sizes of the elements of the flag; in 1934 the exact shades of colour were standardized. There is no official assignment of meaning or symbolism to the colours of the flag. However, Charles Thomson , secretary of the Continental Congress, in describing the proposed Great Seal, suggested the following symbolism: “White signifies purity and innocence, Red, hardiness & valour, and Blue…signifies vigilence, perseverence [sic] & justice.” As with many other national flags, the Stars and Stripes has long been a focus of patriotic sentiment . Millions of children have traditionally recited the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag at the start of each school day, and the lyrics of the national anthem are also concerned with the flag. Some veterans’ groups have pressured legislators to adopt laws or a constitutional amendment prohibiting flag desecration, but such legislation has been opposed on the grounds that it would i
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In which 1976 horror film did John Travolta appear with Sissy Spaceck?
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Carrie (1976) - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Carrie White, a shy, friendless teenage girl who is sheltered by her domineering, religious mother, unleashes her telekinetic powers after being humiliated by her classmates at her senior prom. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 37 titles created 15 Nov 2010 a list of 32 titles created 02 Aug 2012 a list of 24 titles created 17 Jul 2013 a list of 34 titles created 4 months ago a list of 31 titles created 3 months ago Search for " Carrie " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for 2 Oscars. Another 3 wins & 5 nominations. See more awards » Photos A family's home is haunted by a host of ghosts. Director: Tobe Hooper 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.5/10 X Several people are hunted by a cruel serial killer who kills his victims in their dreams. While the survivors are trying to find the reason for being chosen, the murderer won't lose any chance to kill them as soon as they fall asleep. Director: Wes Craven When a teenage girl is possessed by a mysterious entity, her mother seeks the help of two priests to save her daughter. Director: William Friedkin Fifteen years after murdering his sister on Halloween night 1963, Michael Myers escapes from a mental hospital and returns to the small town of Haddonfield to kill again. Director: John Carpenter Two siblings visit their grandfather's grave in Texas along with three of their friends and are attacked by a family of cannibalistic psychopaths. Director: Tobe Hooper A young couple move into an apartment, only to be surrounded by peculiar neighbors and occurrences. When the wife becomes mysteriously pregnant, paranoia over the safety of her unborn child begins to control her life. Director: Roman Polanski A year after the murder of her mother, a teenage girl is terrorized by a new killer, who targets the girl and her friends by using horror films as part of a deadly game. Director: Wes Craven A group of camp counselors is stalked and murdered by an unknown assailant while trying to reopen a summer camp which, years before, was the site of a child's drowning. Director: Sean S. Cunningham Mysterious deaths surround an American ambassador. Could the child that he is raising actually be the Antichrist? The Devil's own son? Director: Richard Donner There is panic throughout the nation as the dead suddenly come back to life. The film follows a group of characters who barricade themselves in an old farmhouse in an attempt to remain safe from these flesh eating monsters. Director: George A. Romero 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.9/10 X A reimagining of the classic horror tale about Carrie White, a shy girl outcast by her peers and sheltered by her deeply religious mother, who unleashes telekinetic terror on her small town after being pushed too far at her senior prom. Director: Kimberly Peirce After a famous author is rescued from a car crash by a fan of his novels, he comes to realize that the care he is receiving is only the beginning of a nightmare of captivity and abuse. Director: Rob Reiner Edit Storyline It's nearing the end of the school year. High school senior Carrie White is a social outcast, largely due to being unwise to the ways of the world based on her upbringing. Her mother, Margaret White, is a religious fanatic, her extreme views primarily targeted against sex, which she believes is a sin. She even believes natural associated processes such as menstruation are a sin, about which she has refused to mention to Carrie. Mrs. White's beliefs were taken to that extreme largely because of her own failed marriage and her husband Ralph long ago having run off with another woman. The only adult authority figure who tries to help Carrie
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Which human sub-species was named after a valley near Dusseldorf in Germany, where they were known to have lived?
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Neanderthal, Germany - Factbites Neanderthal Neanderthal man. The Columbia Encyclopedia, Sixth Edition. 2001-05 The unique anatomy of Neanderthals probably reflects the fact that they were the first hominid to spend extensive periods of time in extremely cold environments, having evolved in Europe at the onset of the most recent glaciation of that continent (see Pleistocene epoch). Neanderthal phylogeny remains somewhat enigmatic, despite the relative abundance of fossil remains. Culturally, Neanderthals are closely associated with a stone-tool tradition known as the Mousterian of the middle Paleolithic. www.bartleby.com /65/nn/Nndrtlmn.html (526 words) Tony's HISTORY Neanderthal man a subspecies of homo sapien, the species to which contemporary humans belong, known as human neandertalensis after Neanderthal, Germany, the valley where the first specimen was found. The unique anatomy of Neanderthals probably reflects the fact that they were the first hominid to spend extensive periods of time in extremely cold environments, having evolved in Europe at the onset of the most recent glaciation of that continent. Controversy also persists regarding the fate of Neanderthals, with opinion divided between those who argue that they became extinct and were replaced by modern man and those who argue that their anatomical distinctions were diluted through gene flow with other homo sapien. www.angelfire.com /pro/history2/man (360 words) Neanderthals were a species that lived in Europe and western Asia from more than 200,000 years ago to about 30,000 years ago. Neanderthals are believed to have been relatively sophisticated, but lacking in humans'higher reasoning functions. That study suggested that Neanderthals and humans split from a common ancestor a half-million years ago and backed the theory that Neanderthals were an evolutionary dead end. www.foxnews.com /wires/2006Jul21/0,4670,NeanderthalGenome,00.html (474 words) Neanderthal at AllExperts Neanderthals had many adaptations to a cold climate, such as large braincases, short but robust builds, and large noses — traits selected by nature in cold climates, as observed in modern sub-arctic populations. The Neanderthals were fully bipedal and had a slightly larger average brain capacity than a typical modern human, though it is thought the brain structure was organised differently. In popular idiom the word neanderthal is sometimes used as an insult, to suggest that a person combines a deficiency of intelligence and an attachment to brute force, as well as perhaps implying the person is old fashioned or attached to outdated ideas, much in the same way as "dinosaur" or "Yahoo" is also used. en.allexperts.com /e/n/ne/neanderthal.htm (3073 words) Archaeological Sites (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) It was about 1829 or 1830 when fragments from the skull of a Neanderthal child were found in Belgium, and in 1848 a full skull of an adult was found in Gibraltar. Of course this is disputable with the evidence of the average brain size of a Neanderthal compared with that of a modern human. Neanderthals seemed to live primarily in Europe and in Western Asia, this is concluded because most of the fossils were found in these areas. www.mnsu.edu /emuseum/archaeology/sites/europe/neanderthal.html (525 words) Early Histories: Neanderthals (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-12) Early human, Neanderthal man (Homo sapiens neanderthalensis), existed between 230,000 and 30,000 years ago and is generally considered a subspecies of Homo sapiens. Neanderthal fossil remains were first found in Neanderthal, W. Germany in 1856 . The so-called classic Neanderthals were robust and had a large, thick skull, a sloping forehead, and a chinless jaw. www.mikedust.com /history/neanderthal.html (176 words) Analysis of one million base pairs of Neanderthal DNA : Article : Nature Neanderthals are the extinct hominid group most closely related to contemporary humans, so their genome offers a unique opportunity to identify genetic changes specific to anatomically fully modern huma
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Which epic poem by John Milton tells the story of the Fall of Adam and Eve?
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Paradise Lost | Epic Poetry Paradise Lost Home Paradise Lost Paradise Lost is an epic poem in blank verse by the 17th-century English poet John Milton (1608-1674). The first version, published in 1667, consisted of ten books with over ten thousand lines of verse. A second edition followed in 1674, arranged into twelve books (in the manner of Virgil's Aeneid) with minor revisions throughout and a note on the versification. It is considered by critics to be Milton's major work, and helped solidify his reputation as one of the greatest English poets of his time. The poem concerns the Biblical story of the Fall of Man: the temptation of Adam and Eve by the fallen angel Satan and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Milton's purpose, stated in Book I, is to "justify the ways of God to men". Synopsis The poem is separated into twelve "books" or sections, the lengths of which vary greatly (the longest is Book IX, with 1,189 lines, and the shortest Book VII, with 640). The Arguments at the head of each book were added in subsequent imprints of the first edition. Originally published in ten books, a fully "Revised and Augmented" edition reorganized into twelve books was issued in 1674, and this is the edition generally used today. The poem follows the epic tradition of starting in medias res (Latin for in the midst of things), the background story being recounted later. Milton's story has two narrative arcs, one about Satan (Lucifer) and the other following Adam and Eve. It begins after Satan and the other rebel angels have been defeated and banished to Hell, or, as it is also called in the poem, Tartarus. In Pandæmonium, Satan employs his rhetorical skill to organise his followers; he is aided by Mammon and Beelzebub. Belial and Moloch are also present. At the end of the debate, Satan volunteers to poison the newly created Earth and God's new and most favoured creation, Mankind. He braves the dangers of the Abyss alone in a manner reminiscent of Odysseus or Aeneas. After an arduous traversal of the Chaos outside Hell, he enters God's new material World, and later the Garden of Eden. At several points in the poem, an Angelic War over Heaven is recounted from different perspectives. Satan's rebellion follows the epic convention of large-scale warfare. The battles between the faithful angels and Satan's forces take place over three days. At the final battle, the Son of God single-handedly defeats the entire legion of angelic rebels and banishes them from Heaven. Following this purge, God creates the World, culminating in his creation of Adam and Eve. While God gave Adam and Eve total freedom and power to rule over all creation, he gave them one explicit command: not to eat from the Tree of the knowledge of good and evil on penalty of death. The story of Adam and Eve's temptation and fall is a fundamentally different, new kind of epic: a domestic one. Adam and Eve are presented for the first time in Christian literature as having a full relationship while still being without sin. They have passions and distinct personalities. Satan, disguised in the form of a serpent, successfully tempts Eve to eat from the Tree by preying on her vanity and tricking her with rhetoric. Adam, learning that Eve has sinned, knowingly commits the same sin. He declares to Eve that since she was made from his flesh, they are bound to one another ‒ if she dies, he must also die. In this manner, Milton portrays Adam as a heroic figure, but also as a greater sinner than Eve, as he is aware that what he is doing is wrong. After eating the fruit, Adam and Eve have lustful sex. At first, Adam is convinced that Eve was right in thinking that eating the fruit would be beneficial. However, they soon fall asleep and have terrible nightmares, and after they awake, they experience guilt and shame for the first time. Realizing that they have committed a terrible act against God, they engage in mutual recrimination. Eve's pleas to Adam reconcile them somewhat. Her encouragement enables Adam and Eve both to approach God, to "bow and sue for grace with suppliant knee"
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What was the name of the horse that won the 1990 English Grand National?
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Grand National: Mouse Morris - From tragedy to triumph for Aintree winner - BBC Sport Grand National: Mouse Morris - From tragedy to triumph for Aintree winner By Frank Keogh From the section Horse Racing Share this page Rule The World's victory was a remarkable story in many different ways "He was doing overtime for me, poor old Tiff. It's just Disneyland, fairytale stuff." The words of Grand National-winning trainer Mouse Morris on a day when the famous race delivered a plot Hollywood might struggle to match. Irishman Morris had just won the Aintree marathon for the first time with the aptly named Rule The World, less than a fortnight after landing the Irish equivalent with Rogue Angel. Tiff, or Tiffer, is the nickname of his beloved son Christopher, who died last year aged 30 of suspected carbon monoxide poisoning in Argentina. It was like karma. The tragedy. Then the triumph. Teenage jockey David Mullins was enjoying his own fairytale too after his first ride in the race, with the celebrations shared by airline boss Michael O'Leary. The Mouse that roared Mouse Morris has few airs and graces, which belies his rather refined family background. The son of Lord Killanin, former International Olympic Committee chief, he is a quietly spoken, scraggy-haired Irishman who must smoke 40 cigarettes a day - at a conservative estimate. Michael Morris earned the nickname Mouse when he was an amateur rider. His brother Redmond is a film producer whose credits include 'The Reader'. The 2016 Grand National might be another project. Morris celebrates Rogue Angel's win at the Irish Grand National at Fairyhouse Mouse was sent to Ampleforth College in Yorkshire, although reports suggest he "showed little enthusiasm" for school. He wanted to be a jockey, showed enthusiasm for that and became one of the best of his generation, including winning Cheltenham's Queen Mother Champion Chase twice in the 1970s on Skymas. Mouse, who is based in Tipperary, turned to training 36 years ago. This first National triumph, after 17 previously unsuccessful runners, adds to a CV that includes a Cheltenham Gold Cup triumph with War Of Attrition in 2006. When I asked him on Friday if he might do the Irish-English National double, he looked to the skies and said: "He's answered the question once, he might not answer a second time." Rule The World - rule breaker There are various theories about what you need to win the National, but 33-1 outsider Rule The World did not pay any heed to them. This was his first win over fences, in the most famous horse race in the world. What's in a name? Ruler of The World - Won the Derby at Epsom 2013 Rule The World - Won the Grand National at Aintree 2016 Two serious pelvic injuries meant the horse had spent some time on the sidelines, but he was nursed back to fitness and finished a narrow runner-up in last year's Irish National. "When you consider the injuries he has been through you can only call him a horse of iron, but a pure gentleman," said Morris, who turned 65 on Monday. Hard lines elsewhere For much of the race it looked like the joint favourite The Last Samuri might triumph for trainer Kim Bailey, who has also had his lows since winning here with Mr Frisk in 1990. Bailey, back in the limelight in recent years at his Gloucestershire base after some fallow seasons, had to settle for second this time, while 100-1 chance Vics Canvas was third, ahead of Gilgamboa and Goonyella. Mixed feelings then for Gary O'Brien, a part-owner of Vics Canvas and full-time TV presenter on the At The Races channel, who was part of the BBC Radio 5 live commentary team. "If someone else was going to win, then I'm glad it's Mouse," he said. Robbie Dunne had to work hard to stay on board Vics Canvas Jockey Robert Dunne somehow managed to stay aboard Vics Canvas despite a major blunder at Becher's Brook first time round, and keep him in contention. "I couldn't believe what I was watching. I was just in disbelief after all the ground he lost. I am incredibly proud of him. I thought [winning] might even happen," added O'Brien. Beforehand, the c
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Which chemical element is represented by Zr on the Periodic Table?
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Zirconium - Element information, properties and uses | Periodic Table Chemistry in its element: zirconium (Promo) You're listening to Chemistry in its element brought to you by Chemistry World, the magazine of the Royal Society of Chemistry. (End promo) Chris Smith Hello and welcome to our tour of the unusual, exciting and deadly aspects of the elements that make up the world around us. We're kicking off our journey through the Periodic Table with a chemical that sometimes masquerades as diamond but is equally at home in the core of a nuclear reactor or even in an ironworks. To tell the story of this mysterious entity which is otherwise known as zirconium, here's chemist and award winning author John Emsley. John Emsley Zirconium. Wear it flashing on your finger, or unseen within your frame, it holds the key to nuclear energy, and it's got a gem-like name. It's zirconium. The name zirconium comes from the Arabic word zargun which refers to a golden-hued gemstone known since Biblical times called zircon. Today artificial gems are made from Zirconium oxide known as cubic zirconia and they sparkle with more brilliance than diamond although they are not as hard. What distinguishes them from real diamond is their higher density of 6.0 g cm-3 compared to diamond's 3.52. Zirconium is abundant in S-type stars in which heavier elements are formed by neutron capture. Traces are also present in the Sun. Rock brought back from the moon was found to have a surprisingly high zirconium content. Down here on Earth zircons has shown that life might have started much earlier than once thought. These were found in Australia in the year 2000 were 4.4 billion years old, and their oxygen isotope ratio of O16/O18 showed they could only have been formed when there was liquid water on the surface of the Earth, and this was nearly 500 million years earlier than previously assumed. In the Middle Ages colourless gemstones of zircon were thought to be an inferior kind of diamond, but that was shown to be wrong when a German chemist, Martin Klaproth (1743-1817), analysed one in 1789 and discovered zirconium. Klaproth was unable to isolate the metal itself. That was achieved in 1824 by the Swedish chemist Jöns Jacob Berzelius but there was little use for it or its chemical compounds, and so it languished for a century or more. Today this element is widely used, as zircon, as Zirconium oxide and as the metal itself. Zirconium is to be found in ceramics, foundry equipment, glass, chemicals, and metal alloys. Zircon sand is used for heat-resistant linings for furnaces, for giant ladles for molten metal, and to make foundry moulds. Mixed with vanadium or praseodymium zircon makes blue and yellow pigments for glazing pottery and tiles. Zirconium oxide is used to make heat resistant crucibles, ceramics and abrasives. A red-hot crucible made from it can be plunged into cold water without cracking. Zirconium oxide is to be found in ultra-strong ceramics that are stronger and sharper even than toughened steel and are used for knives, scissors and golf irons. Production of pure zirconium oxide is almost 25 000 tons per year, and it also goes into various chemicals that end up as cosmetics, antiperspirants, food packaging, and even fake gems. The paper and packaging industry is finding zirconium compounds make good surface coatings because they have excellent water resistance and strength. Equally important is their low toxicity. Zirconium metal has an oxidised surface which is both hard and impervious to chemical attack making it ideal not only for chemical plants but for body implants such as hip replacement joints. Zirconium-aluminium alloy is used for top of the range bicycle frames because it combines strength and lightness. Zirconium metal had some hidden assets which suddenly brought it to prominence in the late 1940s; it was found to be the ideal metal for inside nuclear reactors and nuclear submarines. It does not corrode at high temperatures, nor absorb neutrons to form radioactive isotopes. Even today the nuclear industry buys almost all of
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‘Timen of…..’where’? is a play by William Shakespeare?
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William Shakespeare Biography William Shakespeare Biography Bookmark this page Manage My Reading List Personal Background Only a few documents chronicle William Shakespeare's life, and thus, scholars have been forced to attempt a reconstruction of the playwright's years based on whatever official records have survived. Shakespeare's father moved to Stratford-upon-Avon from nearby Snitterfield sometime before 1557, when he married Mary Arden, the daughter of a prosperous farmer. John Shakespeare was a leather worker and merchant, who held several posts in local government after he settled in Stratford. After the couple married, they had eight children. William Shakespeare was the third child and the first son born to the couple. His baptism was recorded April 26, 1564, and although the exact date of his birth is not known, it is now celebrated on April 23, which is also the day on which he died in 1616. Education and Marriage Shakespeare's education is a matter of speculation, because no school records have ever been found; likely, he attended the local grammar school, King's New School, which was free. Shakespeare probably began school at the age of 4 or 5, as most boys did, in a school affiliated with the grammar school. At age 7, he would have transferred to King's New School, which emphasized a liberal arts education. Shakespeare would have learned Latin while at this school, since the study of Latin was central to most Elizabethan education. His education ended after grammar school, and Shakespeare did not attend university. In November 1582, an 18-year-old Shakespeare married 26-year-old Anne Hathaway. Their daughter Susanna was baptized six months later. On February 2, 1585, twins, Hamnet and Judith, were also baptized. Hamnet died at age 11, but both Susanna and Judith lived to be adults, marrying, and providing Shakespeare with grandchildren. Career Highlights There are no definitive records of Shakespeare's life between the birth of his twins in 1585 and reference to his stage success, noted in a letter dated 1592, but it is thought that he went to London sometime around 1587 or 1588. Records indicate that Shakespeare appeared as an actor and as a playwright. He also made money as shareholder in an acting company, The Lord Chamberlain's Men, and as such, he would have received a share of the gate receipts. But most actors and playwrights depended on patronage for their survival, and this was also true for Shakespeare. Eventually, Shakespeare became one of the owners of the Globe theatre, which was built in 1599. He later became an investor in the Blackfriars theatre, which opened in 1609. Shakespeare wrote many of his plays specifically for performance in these two theatres. Shakespeare's Literary Works Shakespeare was very casual about the publication of his works, apparently having little interest in saving his writings. The 1623 Folio contains most of Shakespeare's plays, but they were not published in chronological order and do not include the dates of their original composition. Instead, the best scholars can do is to examine the Quarto editions, published during Shakespeare's life, or references from contemporary letters or diaries and try to determine from those dates the possible timeframe for a play's first performance. After careful research, scholars have assigned probable dates of composition to Shakespeare's work, and those dates, used by the editors of the Oxford Shakespeare and adopted by other editors, including the editors of the Norton Shakespeare, will be used in the following discussion of the texts' probable dates of composition. In general, the plays before 1600 were histories and romantic comedies. After 1600, tragedies became the focus of Shakespeare's work, while the problem-comedies, such as Measure for Measure, were darker in content, exploring serious social and moral problems. The first play written by Shakespeare is thought to be Two Gentlemen of Verona, first published in the 1623 Folio, but thought to have been composed in 1590-1591. The Taming of the Shrew was also first pu
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What is the staff called carried by rulers on ceremonial occasions as a symbol of imperial authority?
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sceptre - definition of sceptre in English | Oxford Dictionaries Definition of sceptre in English: sceptre An ornamented staff carried by rulers on ceremonial occasions as a symbol of sovereignty: ‘imperial regalia of orb and sceptre’ figurative ‘a blue worker's smock is his robe of office, his sceptre a venerable hoe’ More example sentences ‘The roof is ornamented with three cherubs, representing England, Scotland and Ireland, supporting the royal crown and holding the sceptre, sword of state and ensign of knighthood.’ ‘Room after room of the Armoury reveals incredible riches, including the imperial crown, mace and sceptre of the Tsars.’ ‘In her left hand she carries the sceptre of state; in her right the orb.’ ‘Each was swathed in robes of black, and all carried the sceptre that befitted their station.’ ‘As an act of humility, before a mass to which she had invited the poor, she gave the royal scepter to the most indigent and had the royal crown placed on his head.’ Synonyms View synonyms Origin Middle English: from Old French ceptre, via Latin from Greek skēptron, from skēptein (alteration of skēptesthai) lean on. Pronunciation: Matching verbs to collective nouns Which of these sentences is correct? Each band perform three songs. Each band performs three songs. Which of these sentences is correct? The band are the best singers I've ever heard. The band is the best singers I've ever heard. Which of these sentences is correct? People needs to be aware of the dangers. People need to be aware of the dangers. Which of these sentences is correct? Every family owns a TV. Every family own a TV. Which of these sentences is correct? The interview panel comprises three women. The interview panel comprise three women. Which of these sentences is correct? Which team is going to win? Which team are going to win? Which of these sentences is correct? We believe the jury have reached their verdict. We believe the jury has reached their verdict. Which of these sentences is correct? More people are shopping online. More people is shopping online. Which of these sentences is correct? The gang has escaped. Which of these sentences is correct? Some people hates technology. You scored /10 practise again? Retry Most popular in the world Australia
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Sauternes wine comes from which country?
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2007 Coutet, Sauternes - SKU : 2007 Coutet, Sauternes 2007 Coutet, Sauternes SKU #1054168 95 points Wine Spectator Offers fascinating aromas of cooked apple, clove and honey that follow through to a full body, with superlively acidity and spicy blanched almond and honey character on the palate. Long and powerful, showing amazing botrytis character, with so much spice and richness, yet also freshness. Even better than the superb 2006. Best after 2015. (3/2010) 94 points Robert Parker's Wine Advocate Tasted single blind against its peers. The Chateau Coutet 2007 has a very intense bouquet with lemon curd and orange blossom mixed with clear honey. There is impressive precision here, almost crystalline. The palate is medium-bodied with very fine viscous entry, great weight and intensity with racy acidity. There is also much tension cutting through the layers of viscous fruit on the sorbet-like finish. This is a typical Coutet through and through and it should age effortlessly over 20-30 years. Tasted January 2011. (2/2012) 93 points Wine Enthusiast The aromas are intensely sweet, full of orange marmalade and honey. The palate goes more for spice, with oranges and brown sugar allied to fresh fruits, apricots and lychees. The final flavors are delicious and enticing. (6/2010) 92 points Stephen Tanzer's International Wine Cellar Full medium gold. Pineapple, orange, toffee, nutty oak and a whiff of spun sugar on the enticing nose. Sweet but youthful and tangy, with lively acidity and underlying minerality giving an incisive quality to the bright core of pineapple and apricot fruit. At once rich and sharply focused, finishing with excellent length and verve. This should evolve slowly. (8/2010) ST 92 Real Time Inventory by location: The item you have chosen is not in stock in our retail stores or within our main warehouse. Product turnaround time varies by location of inventory and your chosen method of shipping/pickup. For a detailed explanation click here . Product Reviews: Varietal: Semillon - A rich, viscous, full-flavored but subtly-scented and botrytis-prone white grape, Sémillon reaches magical heights when infected with "noble rot" and combined with even small amounts of the aromatic and high-acid Sauvignon Blanc to make Sauternes, one of the world's most revered and longest-lived wines, and in the sweet wines of surrounding regions like Barsac. Sémillon's most famous incarnation is in the wines of Château d'Yquem, one of the world's most expensive wines, and one that has been known to evolve for centuries. It frequently dominates, but not by much, in the oak-aged whites of Bordeaux's Graves and Pessac-Léognan, creating honeyed and viscous wines that are unlike any others. Elsewhere in Bordeaux and around France it takes on a supporting role in the wines of Entre-Deux-Mers and the Médoc. While planted throughout France, Europe, California and Washington, Sémillon's role as underling usually keeps it out of the spotlight with a few winery-specific exceptions. However, the grape is allowed to shine in Australia's Hunter Valley, where it is used to make an elegant dry wine often called, perplexingly, Hunter Valley Riesling. It also makes some incredible dry, oaked wines from the Barossa and lovely stickies in the style of Sauternes. Country: France - When it comes to wine, France stands alone. No other country can beat it in terms of quality and diversity. And while many of its Region, Bordeaux, Burgundy and Champagne most obviously, produce wine as rare, as sought-after and nearly as expensive as gold, there are just as many obscurities and values to be had from little known appellations throughout the country. To learn everything there is to know about French wine would take a lifetime. To understand and appreciate French wine, one only has to begin tasting them. Click for a list of bestselling items from all of France . Sub-Region:
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A ‘Fresh Breeze’ is what number on the Beaufort Scale?
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Beaufort Wind Scale Beaufort Wind Scale Developed in 1805 by Sir Francis Beaufort, U.K. Royal Navy Force Sea surface smooth and mirror-like Calm, smoke rises vertically Scaly ripples, no foam crests Smoke drift indicates wind direction, still wind vanes 2 Small wavelets, crests glassy, no breaking Wind felt on face, leaves rustle, vanes begin to move 3 Large wavelets, crests begin to break, scattered whitecaps Leaves and small twigs constantly moving, light flags extended 4 Small waves 1-4 ft. becoming longer, numerous whitecaps Dust, leaves, and loose paper lifted, small tree branches move 5 Moderate waves 4-8 ft taking longer form, many whitecaps, some spray Small trees in leaf begin to sway 6 Larger waves 8-13 ft, whitecaps common, more spray Larger tree branches moving, whistling in wires 7 Sea heaps up, waves 13-19 ft, white foam streaks off breakers Whole trees moving, resistance felt walking against wind 8 34-40 Gale Moderately high (18-25 ft) waves of greater length, edges of crests begin to break into spindrift, foam blown in streaks Twigs breaking off trees, generally impedes progress 9 41-47 Strong Gale High waves (23-32 ft), sea begins to roll, dense streaks of foam, spray may reduce visibility Slight structural damage occurs, slate blows off roofs 10 48-55 Storm Very high waves (29-41 ft) with overhanging crests, sea white with densely blown foam, heavy rolling, lowered visibility Seldom experienced on land, trees broken or uprooted, "considerable structural damage" 11
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‘The Clockwork Orange’ is the nickname of which British city’s underground railway system?
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New trains for the “Clockwork Orange” sub-surface rail network | Rail.co.uk New trains for the “Clockwork Orange” sub-surface rail network Published: 5th March 2016 Glasgow Subway deal for Swiss and Italians Glasgow Subway is to get new trains in a £200 million deal with a consortium of Swiss and Italian companies. Known to generations of Glaswegians by the unofficial title of “Clockwork Orange” because of its colour scheme and frequency of service, the underground railway has long been noted as a bastion of British engineering. Its nickname tends to be frowned upon officially, with the designation “Glasgow Subway” being preferred. The biggest of Scotland’s seven regional transport partnerships, Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT), operates the Glasgow Subway, a circle line of twin tracks on a gauge of four-feet. Opened in 1896 it originally used cable haulage until modernisation and electrification in the 1930s. There have been other modernisation schemes since, including recent refurbishment and reconstruction of several stations. Existing trains were refurbished in Scotland but will soon be due for complete replacement. The new trains are expected to be in traffic by the year 2020. The trains will be in four-car sets compared to today’s trains which are made up of three-car units. SPT has announced that the contract for new trains and associated signalling has gone to the Stadler Bussnang AG / Ansaldo STS Consortium. Stadler are Swiss train-builders while the Italian firm Ansaldo made its name for signalling. Jonathan Findlay, who chairs SPT, said: "The new rolling stock will provide the travelling public with a much improved journey experience and the system will be more flexible in terms of frequency and availability." Trains will be capable of operation without drivers. There will be dedicated spaces on the trains for wheelchair-users for the first time. A new transport interchange is under construction at Govan. There are convenient connections with buses at several stations, and interchanges with ScotRail at Partick and Glasgow Queen Street (where the adjacent Subway station is named “Buchanan Street”). St Enoch is the nearest Subway station to Glasgow Central. External Links
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Miss Able and Miss Baker, the first living creatures to return alive to Earth from space, aboard the flight Jupiter AM-18 in 1959, were what type of animals?
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After 50 Years, Space Monkeys Not Forgotten : NPR After 50 Years, Space Monkeys Not Forgotten Embed Embed After 50 Years, Space Monkeys Not Forgotten After 50 Years, Space Monkeys Not Forgotten Embed Embed Miss Baker, a squirrel monkey, is tucked inside her capsule and ready to launch into space aboard a Jupiter missile. She traveled into space on May 28, 1959, along with Able, an American-born rhesus monkey. NASA hide caption toggle caption NASA Miss Baker, a squirrel monkey, is tucked inside her capsule and ready to launch into space aboard a Jupiter missile. She traveled into space on May 28, 1959, along with Able, an American-born rhesus monkey. NASA Able is extricated from the nose cone after it was recovered from the ocean. NASA hide caption toggle caption Able is extricated from the nose cone after it was recovered from the ocean. NASA In Huntsville, Ala., there is an unusual grave site where, instead of flowers, people sometimes leave bananas. The gravestone reads: "Miss Baker, squirrel monkey, first U.S. animal to fly in space and return alive. May 28, 1959." Fifty years ago, when Baker made her famous flight, she had some company in the nose cone of the Jupiter ballistic missile: a rhesus monkey named Able. Able and Baker were shot about 360 miles up into space and experienced about nine minutes of weightlessness. Their safe return occurred two years before any humans flew into space, and it made them huge celebrities. The monkeys appeared on the cover of Life magazine, and at a press conference, news correspondents "pushed each other and clambered over chairs to get closer," reported The New York Times. Meanwhile, the newspaper noted, "the monkeys were far less excited than the humans. They munched peanuts and crackers." Early Space Travelers Able and Baker were not the first living creatures to return to Earth alive from space, although that myth seems to be out there, says Chris Dubbs, co-author of the book Animals in Space: From Research Rockets to the Space Shuttle. Article continues after sponsorship In 1947, the United States sent up fruit flies, which were the first living things to travel into space, Dubbs says. "And then they started sending monkeys." America's first attempt to send up a monkey was in 1948. For over a decade, all monkey flights failed for one reason or another, Dubbs says. In one case, the rocket exploded. Another monkey died on impact when its parachute failed. After another parachute failure, a monkey plummeted into the sea and was never recovered. One monkey mission saw the animals return home safely, but their vehicle hadn't traveled high enough for them to actually reach space. Meanwhile, the Soviets were sending up dogs and having success bringing them back alive from suborbital flights, Dubbs says. At least 30 of those animals returned alive. The first animal who actually orbited the planet was a dog named Laika, though she did not survive the entire flight. She was launched in 1957 in Sputnik 2. "Americans were aware of this," Dubbs says, "and the space race was clearly on by the time that Able and Baker came on the scene." Two Tiny Astronauts Able was a rhesus monkey, and Baker was a much smaller squirrel monkey. Because the rhesus monkey is revered by some in India, U.S. officials stressed that Able had been born not in India, but in Independence, Kan. The monkeys' missile blasted off in the early morning hours from Cape Canaveral and traveled 1,700 miles in 16 minutes, reaching an altitude of about 360 miles. The bright missile lit up the dark sky, says Joseph Guion, who commanded the Navy vessel USS Kiowa that retrieved the monkeys. "You could read a newspaper on the bridge of the ship, it was so bright," he says. "The nose cone arced down, almost like a shooting star, down toward the water. It just came down very rapidly and — boom — it was gone." He and his crew at first thought it had sunk. But then a lookout spotted the nose cone bobbing in the water, and they struggled to get it on board. Military personnel on the ship checked on the monkeys and then sent out a m
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Which scientist was appointed as Chemical Assistant at the Royal Institution by Humphrey Davy in March 1813?
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Humphry Davy Humphry Davy ▼ Primary Sources ▼ Humphry Davy Humphry Davy, a woodcarver's son, was born in Penzance in 1778. After being educated in Truro, Davy was apprenticed to a Penzance surgeon. In 1797 he took up chemistry and was taken on by Thomas Beddoes, as an assistant at his Medical Pneumatic Institution in Bristol . Here he experimented with various new gases and discovered the anesthetic effect of laughing gas (nitrous oxide). Davy published details of his research in his book Researches, Chemical and Philosophical (1799). This led to Davy being appointed as a lecturer at the Royal Institution. He was a talented teacher and his lectures attracted large audiences. In 1806 Davy published On Some Chemical Agencies of Electricity . The following year he discovered that the alkalis and alkaline earths are compound substances formed by oxygen united with metallic bases. He also used electrolysis to discover new metals such as potassium, sodium, barium, strontium, calcium and magnesium. Davy was now considered to be Britain's leading scientist and in 1812 was knighted by George III . His biographer, David Knight, wrote: "On 8 April 1812 Davy was knighted by the prince regent, and on the 11th he and Jane Apreece were married by the bishop of Carlisle at Jane's mother's house in Portland Place. They spent their honeymoon in Scotland, staying with eminent people; Davy took his little apparatus with him, and conducted some researches on gunpowder. He gave up his courses of lectures, and wrote up his Elements of Chemical Philosophy the same year. This, dedicated to Jane, dealt with his own work, and was meant to be the first of a multi-volume set, but it did not sell well, for it was not a satisfactory textbook and his researches were accessible in the Royal Society's Philosophical Transactions." Michael Faraday saw Davy lecture in 1813: "Sir H. Davy proceeded to make a few observations on the connections of science with other parts of polished and social life. Here it would be impossible for me to follow him. I should merely injure and destroy the beautiful and sublime observations that fell from his lips. He spoke in the most energetic and luminous manner of the Advancement of the Arts and Sciences. Of the connection that had always existed between them and other parts of a Nation's economy. During the whole of these observations his delivery was easy, his diction elegant, his tone good and his sentiments sublime." In 1813 Faraday became his temporary assistant and spent the next 18 months touring Europe while during Davy's investigations into his theory of volcanic action. In 1815 Humphry Davy invented a safety lamp for use in gassy coalmines, allowing deep coal seams to be mined despite the presence of firedamp (methane). This led to some controversy as George Stephenson , working in a colliery near Newcastle , also produced a safety lamp that year. Both men claimed that they were first to come up with this invention. Stephenson wrote in The Philosophical Magazine in 1817: "The principles upon which a safety lamp might be constructed I stated to several persons long before Sir Humphrey Davy came into this part of the country. The plan of such a lamp was seen by several and the lamp itself was in the hands of the manufacturers during the time he was here." One of Davy's most important contributions to history was that he encouraged manufacturers to take a scientific approach to production. His discoveries in chemistry helped to improve several industries including agriculture, mining and tanning. Sir Humphry Davy died in 1829.
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In the novel Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte, what is the name of Mr Rochester’s housekeeper?
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SparkNotes: Jane Eyre: Plot Overview Plot Overview Context Character List Jane Eyre is a young orphan being raised by Mrs. Reed, her cruel, wealthy aunt. A servant named Bessie provides Jane with some of the few kindnesses she receives, telling her stories and singing songs to her. One day, as punishment for fighting with her bullying cousin John Reed, Jane’s aunt imprisons Jane in the red-room, the room in which Jane’s Uncle Reed died. While locked in, Jane, believing that she sees her uncle’s ghost, screams and faints. She wakes to find herself in the care of Bessie and the kindly apothecary Mr. Lloyd, who suggests to Mrs. Reed that Jane be sent away to school. To Jane’s delight, Mrs. Reed concurs. Once at the Lowood School, Jane finds that her life is far from idyllic. The school’s headmaster is Mr. Brocklehurst, a cruel, hypocritical, and abusive man. Brocklehurst preaches a doctrine of poverty and privation to his students while using the school’s funds to provide a wealthy and opulent lifestyle for his own family. At Lowood, Jane befriends a young girl named Helen Burns, whose strong, martyrlike attitude toward the school’s miseries is both helpful and displeasing to Jane. A massive typhus epidemic sweeps Lowood, and Helen dies of consumption. The epidemic also results in the departure of Mr. Brocklehurst by attracting attention to the insalubrious conditions at Lowood. After a group of more sympathetic gentlemen takes Brocklehurst’s place, Jane’s life improves dramatically. She spends eight more years at Lowood, six as a student and two as a teacher. After teaching for two years, Jane yearns for new experiences. She accepts a governess position at a manor called Thornfield, where she teaches a lively French girl named Adèle. The distinguished housekeeper Mrs. Fairfax presides over the estate. Jane’s employer at Thornfield is a dark, impassioned man named Rochester, with whom Jane finds herself falling secretly in love. She saves Rochester from a fire one night, which he claims was started by a drunken servant named Grace Poole. But because Grace Poole continues to work at Thornfield, Jane concludes that she has not been told the entire story. Jane sinks into despondency when Rochester brings home a beautiful but vicious woman named Blanche Ingram. Jane expects Rochester to propose to Blanche. But Rochester instead proposes to Jane, who accepts almost disbelievingly. The wedding day arrives, and as Jane and Mr. Rochester prepare to exchange their vows, the voice of Mr. Mason cries out that Rochester already has a wife. Mason introduces himself as the brother of that wife—a woman named Bertha. Mr. Mason testifies that Bertha, whom Rochester married when he was a young man in Jamaica, is still alive. Rochester does not deny Mason’s claims, but he explains that Bertha has gone mad. He takes the wedding party back to Thornfield, where they witness the insane Bertha Mason scurrying around on all fours and growling like an animal. Rochester keeps Bertha hidden on the third story of Thornfield and pays Grace Poole to keep his wife under control. Bertha was the real cause of the mysterious fire earlier in the story. Knowing that it is impossible for her to be with Rochester, Jane flees Thornfield. Penniless and hungry, Jane is forced to sleep outdoors and beg for food. At last, three siblings who live in a manor alternatively called Marsh End and Moor House take her in. Their names are Mary, Diana, and St. John (pronounced “Sinjin”) Rivers, and Jane quickly becomes friends with them. St. John is a clergyman, and he finds Jane a job teaching at a charity school in Morton. He surprises her one day by declaring that her uncle, John Eyre, has died and left her a large fortune: 20,000 pounds. When Jane asks how he received this news, he shocks her further by declaring that her uncle was also his uncle: Jane and the Riverses are cousins. Jane immediately decides to share her inheritance equally with her three newfound relatives. St. John decides to travel to India as a missionary, and he urges Jane to accompany him—as his wife.
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The ‘Tennis Court Oath’ was signed at the beginning of which revolution?
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Third Estate makes Tennis Court Oath - Jun 20, 1789 - HISTORY.com Third Estate makes Tennis Court Oath Share this: Third Estate makes Tennis Court Oath Author Third Estate makes Tennis Court Oath URL Publisher A+E Networks In Versailles, France, the deputies of the Third Estate, which represent commoners and the lower clergy, meet on the Jeu de Paume, an indoor tennis court, in defiance of King Louis XVI’s order to disperse. In these modest surroundings, they took a historic oath not to disband until a new French constitution had been adopted. Louis XVI, who ascended the French throne in 1774, proved unsuited to deal with the severe financial problems he had inherited from his grandfather, King Louis XV. In 1789, in a desperate attempt to address France’s economic crisis, Louis XVI assembled the Estates-General, a national assembly that represented the three “estates” of the French people–the nobles, the clergy, and the commons. The Estates-General had not been assembled since 1614, and its deputies drew up long lists of grievances and called for sweeping political and social reforms. The Third Estate, which had the most representatives, declared itself the National Assembly and took an oath to force a new constitution on the king. Initially seeming to yield, Louis legalized the National Assembly under the Third Estate but then surrounded Versailles with troops and dismissed Jacques Necker, a popular minister of state who had supported reforms. In response, Parisians mobilized and on July 14 stormed the Bastille–a state prison where they believed ammunition was stored–and the French Revolution began. Related Videos
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‘Duck and dive’ represents which number in the game of Bingo?
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Bingo and Cockney Rhyming Slang - Bingo Terms Bingo Terms Sites of Interest Bingo and Cockney Rhyming Slang In bingo, a lot of the numbers have been given rhyming nicknames that come from Cockney rhyming slang. For example, number 3 is “one little flea”, number 25 is sometimes called “duck and dive” and number 86 is “between the sticks”. Bingo callers – the people who call out the numbers – often improvise or alternate between using different nicknames for the same numbers. So even the number 8, which is usually known as the “fat lady”, may be called as “at the gate”. The number 3 may be called as “cup of tea” or even “monkey on the tree”. Origins of Cockney Rhyming Slang The real Cockney rhyming slang doesn’t use just a rhyming word in place of another word. It’s more complicated than that. It uses just one word out of phrase that rhymes. Take “use your loaf”, which means “use your head”. Originally, someone figured that “loaf of bread” rhymes with head and started using “loaf” instead of “head”. The word took, and “use your loaf” was added to the dictionary of cockney rhyming slang. Consider another example. If you “have a butcher’s”, it means you have a look. This came from “butcher’s hook”, which of course rhymes with “look”. Most recently, even Britney Spears has featured in cockney rhyming slang. Britney Spears rhymes with “beers”, so – you guessed it – “britneys” is used to mean beers. Nobody’s sure exactly why or how Cockneys started using rhyming slang, but many people think it was a way to keep outsiders from knowing what they were saying. This could obviously come in useful, whether the outsiders were coppers or naive visitors to markets. Cockney Rhyming Slang and Bingo Numbers Here are some examples of popular Cockney rhyming slang for bingo numbers. Be warned though, bingo callers may improvise! 2. Me and you, Peek a boo 3. One little flea, Cup of tea, Monkey on the tree 4. The one next door, On the floor, Shut the door 5. Man alive
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Which country won the FIFA Award for Most Entertaining Team at the 2006 World Cup?
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FIFA World Cup Most Entertaining Team - Football World Cup Most Entertaining Team Football » FIFA World Cup Awards » Most Entertaining Team Most Entertaining Team A relatively new accolade, the Most Entertaining Team Award at the FIFA World Cup was first handed out to Brazil in 1994. After easy victories over Cameroon and Russia, Brazil drew with Sweden and went on win the following match with the USA to advance to the quarter-finals. The match against Netherlands was the one that decisively got them the Most Entertaining Team Award, with a goal-less first half Brazil stepped up the heat scoring twice in the second half to which the Netherlands replied with two goals of their own. Brazil’s Branco fired in a third goal which took them to the final four. Even though the last two matches were uneventful with only one goal from Romario against Sweden in the semi-finals and Brazil winning the World via a penalty shoot-out against Italy in the final match, the Samba Kings were undoubtedly the most entertaining team at the 1994 FIFA World Cup. The Most Entertaining Team award was scooped up by the 1998 World Cup Champions France in the same year. Thrashing South Africa and Saudi Arabia 3-0 and 4-0 respectively France got off to a flying start confirming maximum points in the group after beating Denmark. In the following rounds France continued with their brand of football, beating Paraguay 1-0 followed by a penalty shoot-out win against Italy. The semi-finals saw France conceding their second goal of the tournament yet hitting back and scoring a 2-1 win over Croatia to battle it out with title holders Brazil. France dominated the final match beating the Samba Kings 3-0 to lift the trophy and the award for Most Entertaining Team. The 2002 FIFA World Cup saw co-hosts South Korea winning the Most Entertaining Team after coming out as one of the most surprising packages of the tournament. A 2-0 victory over Poland followed by a 1-1 draw over the USA put South Korea up against Portugal whom they defeated in one of the shock upsets of the tournaments. Drawn against eventual winners Italy, South Korea had to struggle to push the match into extra time where they scored a golden goal in another shock upset and what was to be one of the most memorable World Cup for the South Koreans. The Red Devils then went on to hold Spain to a goalless draw pushing them into a penalty shoot-out to secure a place in the final four. It was in the semi-finals that Germany ended their dream run with 1-0 win, followed by another loss to Turkey which put them in fourth position, nevertheless the Red Devils had done their share of entertaining the crowd and was rightfully awarded the Most Entertaining Team award by FIFA. 2006 saw the Most Entertaining Team award go to another fourth placed team. After underperforming in the 2002 World Cup and the subsequent European Championships, Portugal came into the 2006 World Cup and blew away the competition in the first round winning all three games and walking away with the maximum nine points. The infamous match with Netherlands followed with a record total of sixteen yellow cards shown in the game with Portugal walking away with a slender 1-0 win. The quarter-finals witnessed the match against England progress to a penalty shoot-out with Portugal reaching the semi-finals after a forty year gap. A 1-0 defeat to France saw Portugal fighting for third place. Portugal’s brilliant football did nothing to save them from an evenly matched Germany with the DFB eleven walking away with a 3-1 win. Nevertheless with FIFA naming four Portuguese players in the All-star Squad, the team walked away with the Most Entertaining Team award.
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