What was the name given to the line of German defences that ran across Italy from east to west, through the Apennine Mountains via the mountains behind the town of Cassino, to the mouth of the Sangro River in the east?

Bernhardt Line | Military Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Strangle German prepared defensive lines south of Rome The Bernhardt Line (or Reinhard Line) was a German defensive line in Italy during World War II . Having reached the Bernhardt Line at the start of December 1943, it took until mid-January 1944 for the U.S. 5th Army to fight their way to the next line of defences, the Gustav Line. The line was defended by XIV Panzer Corps (XIV Panzerkorps), part of the German Tenth Army (10. Armee). Unlike most of the other defensive lines it did not run all the way across Italy but was merely a bulge in front of the main Gustav Line , running over the massif of Monte Camino, enclosing the peaks of Monte Camino (Monastery Hill), Monte la Defensa, Monte la Remetanea and Monte Maggiore, in the territory of Rocca d'Evandro , and Monte Sambúcaro, which stands at the border of the three regions (Lazio, Molise and Campania). However, the defences of the Gustav Line on the Adriatic are sometimes referred to as the Bernhardt Line and the battles for this part of the line are included in this entry. The Bernhardt line was not as strong as the Gustav Line and was intended only to delay the Allies' arrival at the Gustav Line. Together with the Gustav Line and the Hitler Line , it made up the German Winter Line defences. Contents Edit Following the Allied invasion of Italy in September 1943, the Italian government had surrendered, but the German Army continued to fight. The Allied armies succeeded in conquering the southern part of Italy but by early October had come up against the Volturno Line , the first of two lines (the next being the Barbara Line ) used to delay the Allied advance to buy time to prepare the most formidable defensive positions which formed the Winter Line. Alexander had three possible alternatives to reach Rome. On the Adriatic front he could advance to Pescara and then use Route 5 (the old Roman Via Valeria ) which traversed the country to Rome on the other coast. Alternatively, on the other side of the Apennines, highway 7 (the old Roman Appian Way ) followed along the west coast but south of Rome ran into the Pontine Marshes which the Germans had flooded. Finally, highway 6 ran in the same direction, but further inland, through the Liri valley. Order of battle Edit The German forces in Italy were commanded by Field Marshal ( Feldmarschall ) Albert Kesselring . The defence of the Winter Line was the task of the German Tenth Army (10. Armee) under the temporary command of Lieutenant-General ( General der Panzertruppe ) Joachim Lemelsen (in the absence of General ( Generaloberst ) Heinrich von Vietinghoff , who was in Germany on sick leave). The German 10th Army had Traugott Herr 's LXXVI Panzer Corps (LXXVI Panzerkorps) deployed on the eastern side of Italy, from the Apennine mountains to the Adriatic, and Frido von Senger und Etterlin 's XIV Panzer Corps (XIV Panzerkorps) on the western side, from the mountains to the Tyrrhenian sea. The new Allied Supreme Commander, Mediterranean Theatre was British General Sir Henry Maitland Wilson , replacing American General Dwight Eisenhower who had moved to command the forces preparing for Operation Overlord , the Normandy landings. Allied Armies in Italy were commanded by General Harold Alexander . Under his command were two armies: to the left, on the western side of Italy was U.S. Fifth Army and to the right, on the eastern side was British 8th Army . The U.S. Fifth Army was commanded by Lieutenant-General Mark W. Clark and consisted of U.S., French and British units.The British 8th Army, with British, Indian, New Zealand, Canadian and Polish units, was from early January 1944 commanded by Lieutenant-General Oliver Leese when General Bernard Montgomery was also recalled to Britain to prepare for Operation Overlord. 8th Army on the Adriatic Winter Line defences Edit On 3 October, a brigade of Eighth Army's 78th Infantry Division had crossed the Bifurno river to confront the German Volturno-Viktor Line defences. A further brigade supported by two Commando battalions landed fro


Where is the oldest whiskey distillery still operating, which was established in 1608?

The Oldest Licensed Distillery in the World - Bushmills | WhiskeyPages.com by whiskey The year 1608. Shakespeare had already written Macbeth. The explorer John Smith became president of Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America. It was an era of Milton and Galileo. And it was the year that Bushmills distillery was granted a license to distill whiskey. Today, 389 years later, the Bushmills distillery is still producing whiskey. It is now the oldest operating licensed distillery in the world. A Look Back Records actually show that whiskey was distilled, and consumed, at the site much earlier than 1608. Sir Robert Savage, ground landlord of the town of Bushmills, was known to have fortified his troops with “aqua vitae” (whiskey) in 1276. And the Book of Leinster mentions a feast in the town of Bushmills back in 1490 where the local spirit helped to “down the food.” It is quite remarkable that anything lasts nearly four centuries, let alone a distillery. Throughout the years it has endured fires, wars, U.S . Prohibition, and multiple owners-from families such as Phillips, Corrigan, and Boyd, to corporations that included Bass Charrington, Seagram, Irish Distillers Group, and Pernot Ricard. Not only is Bushmills the world’s oldest licensed distillery, it is also the only operating whiskey distillery in Northern Ireland. With more than a dozen active distilleries in the early 1900s, the amount was reduced to three by the mid 1900s. The Comber distillery would close in 1953, and the Coleraine distillery would stop making malt whiskey in the mid-1960s, and close down completely in 1978. Giants of Legend The Bushmills distillery is located on the edge of the town of Bushmills in Country Antrim, about an hour’s drive north from Belfast and a short distance from the coast. The town itself is small and quaint, with two streets connecting in the center of the town to form a ‘T’. There you’ll find a small war memorial, a clock tower, and several small shops. The distillery is two miles from the Giant’s Causeway, described as the eighth natural wonder of the world. Its impressive vista of regular shaped stone outcrops of black basalt formed nearly 60 million years ago from the slow cooling of volcanic lava. Mythical legend describes the causeway as a passage across the Channel to Scotland so that the Irish giant Finn McCool could cross the water without getting his feet wet. Also near the distillery is Portrush, a highly acclaimed championship golf course, and Dunluce Castle, which sits along the coastline impressively perched on a rock outcrop since around the year 1300. Making Whiskey The distillery itself is very picturesque, with its stone buildings and twin pagoda-shaped roofs, reminders of the floor maltings that were once conducted at the distillery. The distillery uses water from Saint Columb’s Rill to make its whiskey. It is clear and pure, flowing over basalt rock before it reaches the distillery. The distilling process at Bushmills Distillery, which employs about 100 workers, is very similar to malt whisky distilleries of Scotland. They use only 100% malted barley which is mashed in one huge cast iron mash tun to produce wort, a liquid which contains the sugars that are extracted from the malted barley. The wort is fermented by distiller’s yeast in stainless steel washbacks (fermenters) to produce wash (essentially beer without hops). The wash passes through pot stills which concentrates the alcohol and certain flavor components before being placed into barrels for maturation. The whiskey is matured in one of several warehouses. Some of the warehouses are quite modern, while others are more traditional with their low ceilings and earthen floors. However, there are some distinct differences at Bushmills which contrast sharply from most malt whisky distilleries in Scotland. The malted barley is completely unpeated, whereas most Scotch malt whisky has at least a hint of peat. At Bushmills, the whiskey is triple-distilled (i.e . it passes through three pot stills). Most malt whisky distilleries in Scotla


In 2010, when Tiger Woods announced that would change to a Scotty Cameron, he was referring to a type of what?

Scotty Cameron Explained Scotty Cameron Scotty Cameron Explained Don T. "Scotty" Cameron (born November 8, 1962) is an American golf club maker primarily known for making putters for the Acushnet Company, which operates the Titleist brand of golf balls and clubs. The Scotty Cameron putter brand has been part of Titleist since 1994. Cameron was born in Glendale, California . He later moved to Fountain Valley where he grew up, attending high school in nearby Huntington Beach Edison High School . He now lives in Carlsbad, California with his wife and two daughters. In 1991, Cameron designed and manufactured putters and worked directly with select golf equipment manufacturers, including Maxfli, Cleveland and the Ray Cook Golf Company. During this year, he manufactured his first retail production putter, nicknamed the Fry's Pity Putter. [1] Later that year, Cameron began producing putters exclusively for Mizuno . In late 1992, Cameron and his wife, Kathy, set up Cameron Golf International and began selling the Scotty Cameron Classic line of putters. In 1993, Bernhard Langer won the Masters Tournament using a Cameron [2] prototype putter. Langer's Masters Tournament win helped to jumpstart the Camerons' new company. In August 1994, Titleist fought off competition from five other companies to contract with Cameron to make putters exclusively for the Acushnet Company. [2] Since then, the Scotty Cameron brand has grown to be one of the leading names in golf. [3] In 1996, the first Scotty Cameron Putter Studio was established in San Diego’s North County where the top players in the world would come to analyze and understand their putting strokes and have custom putters created by Scotty. In 2004, the Acushnet Company expanded the Putter Studio’s square footage and capabilities. Cameron and his team moved to a new research and development facility built from the ground up. Additionally, the Putter Studio houses the Custom Shop, where anyone can prepare an order online and send a Scotty Cameron putter for restoration and/or customization. In 2007, the Scotty Cameron Museum & Gallery was opened in Japan near Tokyo. It houses many one-of-a-kind Scotty Cameron products, putters and prototypes, including many personal artifacts. On May 20, 2011 - Fortune Brands , Inc. announced an agreement for the sale of its Acushnet Company golf business, including the Scotty Cameron brand, to a group led by Fila Korea Ltd., for $1.225 billion in cash. [4] According to Gene Yoon, chairman of Fila Korea, the acquisition provides them with well-known brands to sell in emerging markets in Asia. [5] Future plans include opening a new Scotty Cameron golf gallery and boutique in Encinitas, California open to the public where amateur golfers can experience the same fitting experience as professional tour players. Tiger Woods using Scotty Cameron putters Tiger Woods used a Scotty Cameron for the majority of his career and during 13 of his 14 major championships (he used a different Scotty Cameron putter in his 1997 Masters victory). It is made of 303 German Stainless Steel. It has a single sight dot and a red "cherry dot" on both the face and in the back cavity. The putter also has a blank sole and has "Tiger" on the left bumper and "Woods" on the right bumper. Tiger uses a Ping grip on his putter. Woods had used a Scotty Cameron putter for all of his professional golf victories up to December 2011. His most used Scotty Cameron putter was first put into play in July 1998. In 2010, Woods switched from the putter he had been using since 1999 to a Nike Method 001 putter. [6] This change was not without controversy and Woods spent almost a year experimenting with different Nike models before settling on a configuration he liked. [7] Major victories A number of other professional golfers use Scotty Camerons including those that are on staff of many other major golf companies (Nike, Taylormade, Callaway, etc.). Since 1993, more than 500 worldwide tournaments and about 1/3 (Tiger Woods has won almost 1/2 of these with his Scotty Cameron putter) of the four majors h


Whose relationships have been the subject of speculation in the celebrity press, and has been romantically linked with Jennifer Love Hewitt, Heidi Klum, Jessica Simpson, Minka Kelly and Jennifer Aniston?

Katy Perry and John Mayer dating: Pictured together on dinner date | Daily Mail Online comments He's dated stars including Jennifer Aniston, Taylor Swift and Jessica Simpson. And now it seems that rumours John Mayer has found himself a new celebrity girlfriend in Katy Perry are true. The pair were pictured enjoying a date night together at Pace restaurant in Los Angeles before moving on to the Chateau Marmont Hotel to continue their evening. It's true then? Katy Perry and John Mayer, who are reported to be dating, were pictured together for the first time enjoying an evening out at Chateau Marmont in Los Angeles last night What's so funny? The new couple were seen sharing a joke as they called it an evening after their meal The look of love: John was seen gazing lovingly at his new girlfriend as they headed home from the evening The pictures of John and Katy appear to confirm the reports that the pair have started dating, after they were first seen grabbing pizza together last month. Katy and John were then spotted enjoying a party together at Soho House on July 19th, where the I Kissed A Girl singer was apparently 'all over' her long-haired beau. Us Weekly magazine reported at the time that the couple were 'affectionate, holding hands and cuddling.' Date night: The pair apparently spent three hours enjoying each other's company over dinner Dressed to impress: Katy wore a cute white lace dress for the evening out It's not the first time the couple have been romantically linked, as they were first said to be dating back in 2009 when Katy apparently 'made it her mission' to get closer to the Gravity singer. The new relationship between the pair comes after Katy's divorce from British comedian Russell Brand was made official last month. And in a recent interview with Elle magazine, Katy admitted that despite her divorce, she still believes in love. Keeping her head down: Katy attempted to make a quiet exit from the restaurant, but failed miserably Asked what she wants from her love life, Katy said: 'I'm a woman who likes to be courted, strongly. Never say never, I guess you'd say. I'll let love take the lead on that.' Since her split from Brand, Katy has been linked to male model Baptiste Giabiconi and Florence And The Machine guitarist Rob Ackroyd. Meanwhile, Brand is now dating Isabella Brewster, the sister of Dallas actress Jordana, after the pair met at his yoga class. John is no stranger to being in the limelight thanks to his celebrity relationships. As well as enjoying long-term relationships with Minka Kelly, Jessica Simpson and Jennifer Aniston, John has also dated Jennifer Love Hewitt and Taylor Swift. However, his relationship with Taylor didn't end too well as the teenager later penned a song about their brief romance, entitled Dear John. And John later said he was 'humiliated' by the song, telling Rolling Stone magazine: 'It made me feel terrible. Because I didn't deserve it. I'm pretty good at taking accountability now, and I never did anything to deserve that. 'It was a really lousy thing for her to do.' Former loves: John is no stranger to dating famous faces, and has previously been in relationships with Jennifer Aniston and Jessica Simpson As they were: Katy's divorce from Russell was finalised last month New romance: Brand is now dating Isabella Brewster, the sister of Dallas actress Jordana


"The book ""A Kestrel for a Knave"" by Barry Hines was the basis for which 1969 film?"

A Kestrel for a Knave by Barry Hines | Book review | Books | The Guardian A Kestrel for a Knave by Barry Hines Barry Hines's classic is redolent of the 1960s but retains a universal appeal Saturday 22 May 2010 19.05 EDT First published on Saturday 22 May 2010 19.05 EDT Share on Messenger Close With spring in full bloom, fields of bluebells everywhere, Barry Hines's 1968 coming-of-age novel reads like a love letter to the English countryside. Like many, I came to it after watching Ken Loach's 1969 film adaptation portraying a young Yorkshire lad named Billy Casper who finds solace from a life of bullying and neglect by rearing a wild kestrel he calls Kes. Although undoubtedly a masterpiece, Loach's film can't match the novel's dazzling natural imagery, reminiscent of Seamus Heaney's 1966 poetry collection, Death of a Naturalist. A dew drop becomes "the tiny egg of a mythical bird", a young lad rides his tricycle "his legs whirring like bees' wings". Hines's descriptions throughout highlight Billy's love of the natural world and the contrasting harshness of his home life. Set in the 1960s, there's a timelessness to Billy's situation. His father has left, his inept mother and thuggish older brother spend all of their spare time in the pub while Billy fends for himself, ploughing all the love he personally craves into raising Kes. At school Billy is seen by most as an idiotic troublemaker until, pushed by one enlightened teacher to talk about his kestrel, he proves himself both passionate and knowledgable. The book he uses to train Kes may have been stolen but he is a shining example of the benefits of reading. In the most heart-rending passage Billy is asked to write a "tall story" by his teacher. He describes a loving domestic scene where there's food in abundance, "carpits on the stairs and… sentrall eeting". But amid the hardship and broken dreams there's much humour and hope here, too. Billy's ridiculously competitive PE teacher has a great comic turn while Hines captures the quick-witted banter of his home town of Barnsley with great warmth.


Traditionally, what are the black keys of a piano made of?

What are the black keys on a piano made of? - Quora Quora Written Jul 23 These days, mostly plastic. In the old days piano keyboards were referred to as “the ebonies and the ivories.” The sharps (the usual generic term in piano circles) were made of ebony wood, a dense hardwood found in Africa, said to be practically impervious to moisture and oil. That’s the wood used for making Mandingo ebony wood carvings or statues. And the naturals had ivory on the playing surface. It wore very well, but yellowed with age, and wore with long use, making little depressions in areas of most wear. The ivory part switched to plastic long ago. Remember, though, that the keys we see are only the “front” part of levers, 88 of them on the modern piano, which extend back under the fall board all the way to where they connect to the rest of the “action” whereby they make the hammers hit the strings and the dampers quiet the strings. (The keys control individual hammers and dampers for each pitch, except where the highest treble strings are not damped.) The unseen part of each key lever is made of a lightweight wood, with the forepart being capped with plastic (white or black). 588 Views


Soccer player Dennis Bergkamp was well known for his fear of what?

10 Best Arsenal Players By Stewart Coggin Updated December 04, 2016. A look at 10 of the best Arsenal players to have donned the famous red and white shirt. Paul Gilham / Getty Images 1.  Thierry Henry The club's record goalscorer with 228 goals, Henry appeared to be operating in a different sphere to most other Premier League players for a spell. His pace, touch, and dribbling was a combination too hot to handle for most defenders. He was capable of a variety of different goals and regularly featured near the top of his club's assist charts in his eight years at the club. Arsene Wenger 's best piece of business. continue reading below our video How to Throw a Perfect Curve Ball in Baseball Phil Cole / Getty Images 2.  Dennis Bergkamp The non-flying Dutchman -Bergkamp's fear of flying meant he missed many of the club's European trips- arrived in 1995 from Inter Milan after failing to settle in Italy. After a slow start to his Gunners career, Bergkamp became irreplaceable in the lineup, with highlights including a sublime hat-trick against Leicester City at Filbert Street and a goal of such majesty against Newcastle that many questioned whether he meant it. His trademark goal was a curled effort into the far corner. Shaun Botterill / Getty Images 3.  Tony Adams 'Captain Fantastic' was a rare beast indeed, a one-club man who served the Gunners with distinction for the best part of 20 years before retiring in 2002. The central defender was excellent in the tackle and in aerial challenges, and a motivating presence that the club found hard to replace. His two goals against Everton in 1998 to help win the club the league title will go down as one of his fondest memories. Phil Cole / Getty Images 4.  Patrick Vieira The gangly Frenchman was seeing little action at AC Milan when Wenger made him his first major signing after joining Arsenal in 1996. He would go on to have a huge impact, dominating midfield battles and winning the double twice with Arsenal. His midfield skirmishes with Manchester United 's Roy Keane were legendary. Vieira was a central midfield powerhouse. Like Henry and Adams, a former Gunners captain. Ben Radford / Getty Images 5.  Ian Wright Arsenal's best striker of the 1990s held the club's goalscoring record before Henry. Wright was the poacher supreme, an expert in one-on-one situations, often wearing down defenders through sheer nuisance value. Despite never hitting it off with England and being prone to moments of controversy, Wright was a fans' favorite in his day. Shaun Botterill / Getty Images 6.  Cesc Fabregas The Spanish midfielder left the Gunners with a heavy heart for hometown club Barcelona in 2011 after establishing himself as one of the most influential midfielders in the Premier League. Fabragas’ penchant for picking a pass and getting into the area to score goals was perhaps matched only by Manchester United’s Paul Scholes during his time in England. Mike Hewitt / Getty Images 7.  Robert Pires Another inspired Wenger signing, Pires liked to avoid physical confrontation but scored an impressive number of goals from his position on the left side of midfield between 2000 and 2006. An astute passer, Pires liked to cut in from the left and shoot. Won the league twice and the FA Cup three times. Ross Kinnaird / Getty Images 8.  David Seaman Won 75 caps for England and nine major trophies with the Gunners. Behind a solid rearguard, Seaman would go for long spells with little to do but showed his class and concentration when called upon to make a decisive save. 'Safe Hands' Seaman pulled off arguably his best ever stop against Sheffield United in a 2003 FA Cup semi-final. Getty Images 9.  Liam Brady A skillful playmaker with a wand of a left foot, Brady made the Gunners tick with his vision, skill, and strength. One of his finest moments was when he embarked on a 40-yard run which ended in Alan Sunderland's famous last minute winner against Manchester United in the FA Cup final. That trophy was the only one Brady claimed in his time at Arsenal. Hulton Archive / Getty Images 10.  Charlie George The s


"Who made two series of engravings based on two series of his paintings, called ""A Rake's Progress"" and ""A Harlot's Progress""?"

A Rake's Progress | artble.com A Rake's Progress A Rake's Progress Story / Theme Plate 3: Cavorting with prostitutes Plate 5: Marrying an old maid In A Rake's Progress Hogarth depicts the story of Tom Rakewell, a young man who inherits money from his late father and squanders it on expensive clothes, prostitutes and gambling. Although Tom is not portrayed as an evil character, he is certainly out of his depth, thrown into a life trying to emulate the aristocracy without the knowledge or the funds to sustain it. Over eight plates Hogarth illustrates the life of Tom Rakewell; after losing his father and his fortune, he indulging in orgies and drunkenly cavorting with prostitutes. Having squandered his fortune Tom is forced to marry an older, wealthy woman in order to pay his debts. However, his attention is directed at the maid rather than his new wife. He then loses his second fortune and is sent to the debtor's jail and eventually ends up in the notorious Bedlam Hospital for the insane which is full of a range of characters. Tom is comforted by the ever present Sarah Young, the maid he so greatly admires. A Rake's Progress Inspirations for the Work Plate 6: A gambling den at Soho's White Club Plate 7: The notorious Fleet debtor's prison Plate 8: Bedlam Debtors' prison: Hogarth's father was detained in Fleet debtor's prison for most of his childhood. Although the artist never talked about this in any of his biographical writings it must have had a profound effect on him. Certainly the conditions which Tom Rakewell found himself in must have been very similar to that of Hogarth's father. Bedlam: Bedlam was an infamous mental hospital in the 18th century and was open for viewing by the public for a small fee. Run by the infamous Baron Henry Brougham, there were many accounts of inmates being badly treated and abused. Hogarth's use of this setting reflects the 18th century view that madness was a result of moral weakness. Local scandals: The social scandals of the day can only have been inspirations for this satirical attack on the upper classes. Wealthy young men were often seen frequenting the drinking holes and brothels of London. Gambling and drinking were so popular that it's very likely Hogarth had read about or knew men in similar positions. It was certainly very common for a poor young man to marry an older woman for her money. Hogarth's Moral Values: In all of Hogarth's paintings his strong moral code is very evident and he uses his work almost as an excuse to preach to society. A Presbyterian upbringing and strong moral standing meant that Hogarth was keen to use art as a way to shock the general public into action, concerning the vices and addictions that he felt were ruining English society. A Rake's Progress Analysis William Hogarth Composition: In A Rake's Progress Hogarth uses his theories on the analysis of beauty by including numerous characters within the scene and using symbolism to create an overcrowded composition in which the narrative is very clear. The artist also uses his serpentine curves and his lighting techniques highlight various characters and aspects, while lesser characters are in the shadowy parts of the painting. Painting style: These works were later made into engravings and became publically available, being displayed in public buildings as well as private houses. Hogarth's style of painting is reminiscent to that of the Rococo fashion where loose lines and free hand movement dominate the work. Color palette: A rich color palette is also used in bright and muted tones as Hogarth makes red his primary color to accentuate the characters in the smoky tavern and dingy buildings. He uses many brown tones in these works and overall warm colors dominate, with numerous chiaroscuro techniques. A Rake's Progress Critical Reception Brian Sewell Industry and Idleness , 1747: Produced later than A Rake's Progress, this series is darker and although still satirical, has a shocking quality to it which is not present in Hogarth's earlier offerings. These plates illustrate the story of two apprentices who


All or part of Eritrea, Somaliland, Tientsin, Libya, the Dodecanese Islands, Ethiopia and Albania were ruled by what country in 1942?

Italians of Ethiopia - Wikipedia, Photos and Videos Italians of Ethiopia NEXT GO TO RESULTS [51 .. 100] WIKIPEDIA ARTICLE Italian soldiers and colonists starting their travel to conquest and colonize Ethiopia in 1935 Total population Italians Italians of Ethiopia are the emigrants and colonists from Italy who moved to live in Ethiopia as far back as the 19th century, and their descendants. King Menelik II did not allowed the sale of lands belonging to Ethiopia to Italians (Eritrea) and probably allow France (Djibouti) to solidify his centralized power and have external trading partners. There was a subsequent exchange of ideas, farming techniques, education and technology between the Italians and Ethiopians during most of this period, including transportation—most notably the Italian engineers who helped to architect and build the aqueducts and rail system for Ethiopia's railway system from the new capital, Addis Ababa to then French controlled Djibouti port. However, the relationship was often marked by the fact that under various treaties written in both Amharic and Italian, the Italian version always referred to Ethiopia as a protectorate of Italy. Most of the Italians moved to Ethiopia after the Italian conquest of Abyssinia in 1936. Contents History[ edit ] The 1880s were marked by the so-called "Scramble for Africa" which in several cases was an effort to secure the Mediterranean from pirates operating from various coastal areas, which included parts of what are now Eritrea and Eastern Africa, when the Italians began to vie with the British and French for influence in the area. Asseb , a port near the southern entrance of the Red Sea , was bought by in March 1870 from the local Afar sultan, vassal to the Ethiopian Emperor, by an Italian company, which by 1890 led to the Italian colony of Eritrea being established. From then on, the Kingdom of Italy had traded and set up large tracts of farm land up to the borders with Ethiopia. As the Italian colonists moved further inland from the agreed upon borders of Eritrea which had been agreed upon in the Treaty of Wuchale, Emperor Menelik II saw this as an invasion of his country, whereas the Italian King Umberto of Italy referred to Article 17 of the treaty to justify Italian claims to the land. Conflicts between the two countries resulted in the Battle of Adwa in 1896, whereby the Ethiopians defeated Italy and remained independent, under the rule of Menelik II . It should be noted that at the time, Italy had only been unified for less than a few decades, and support for the war was minimal, especially among Southern Italians who were forcibly conscripted. Anti-war riots and demonstrations broke out across Italy and in the city of Pavia the population came out to blockade the railroad to prevent Italian troops from leaving for Ethiopia. While the Eritrean POWs captured at Adwa were mutilated, some Italian prisoners of war were treated well, and many given over to noble families for work on their estates, while others with specialized skills were used in the construction of the newly formed capital of Addis Ababa, such as St George's Cathedral . Italy and Ethiopia signed a provisional treaty of peace on 26 October 1896. Shortly after the Fascist government under Benito Mussolini forcibly came to power, he began a campaign to expand the African colonial possessions of Italy in the 1930s. In October 1935, Mussolini launched the Second Italo-Abyssinian War and invaded Ethiopia. Emperor Haile Selassie fled the Ethiopian capital of Addis Ababa on 2 May 1936 and the Fascists entered the city on 5 May, after several bloody battles which included use by the Ethiopians of the banned Dum-Dum ammunitions [1] and the Fascist army's use of mustard gas [2] in battle against the Geneva Protocol [3] of 1929 (of which Italy was a signatory). Victory was announced on 9 May 1936 and Mussolini declared the creation of the "Italian Empire". [4] The Italians merged Eritrea, Italian Somalia, and newly captured Ethiopia into Italian East Africa (Africa Orientale Italiana, A.O.I.). Among the suppos


"What is the name of the father in cartoon series ""The Family Guy""?"

Family Guy (TV Series 1999– ) - 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 ON DISC ALL In a wacky Rhode Island town, a dysfunctional family strive to cope with everyday life as they are thrown from one crazy scenario to another. Creators: Stewie and Brian explore a series of alternate universes. 9.0 Brian and Stewie travel back in time to January 31, 1999 and witness the events that took place in the very first episode of Family Guy, "Death Has a Shadow". 8.7 After an incident at the Emmys, the FCC overreacts, so Peter decides to start his own cable network, until the FCC shut him down and start censoring his life. 8.6 a list of 35 titles created 12 Aug 2013 a list of 33 titles created 14 Sep 2013 a list of 40 titles created 29 Jun 2014 a list of 21 titles created 04 Aug 2014 a list of 47 titles created 3 days ago Search for " Family Guy " 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. Peter becomes a DJ when he and the guys try to start a podcast. Most Recent Episode Rob Gronkowski moves in behind the Griffins; Stewie begins beekeeping, and gives them steroids, which makes them aggressive. Previous Episode Won     6     Primetime Emmys. Another    26 wins & 80 nominations. See more awards  » Videos American Dad! (TV Series 2005) Animation | Comedy The random escapades of Stan Smith, an extreme right wing CIA agent dealing with family life and keeping America safe, all in the most absurd way possible. Stars: Seth MacFarlane, Wendy Schaal, Dee Bradley Baker The Simpsons (TV Series 1989) Animation | Comedy The satiric adventures of a working-class family in the misfit city of Springfield. Stars: Dan Castellaneta, Nancy Cartwright, Julie Kavner South Park (TV Series 1997) Animation | Comedy Follows the misadventures of four irreverent grade-schoolers in the quiet, dysfunctional town of South Park, Colorado. Stars: Trey Parker, Matt Stone, Isaac Hayes Fry, a pizza guy, is accidentally frozen in 1999 and thawed out New Year's Eve 2999. Stars: Billy West, John DiMaggio, Katey Sagal In the unreal world of Sacred Heart Hospital, intern John "J.D" Dorian learns the ways of medicine, friendship and life. Stars: Zach Braff, Donald Faison, Sarah Chalke Bob's Burgers (TV Series 2011) Animation | Comedy Bob Belcher, along with his wife and three children, try to run their last hope of holding the family together, which is running Bob's dream restaurant. Stars: H. Jon Benjamin, Dan Mintz, Eugene Mirman A hedonistic jingle writer's free-wheeling life comes to an abrupt halt when his brother and 10-year-old nephew move into his beach-front house. Stars: Jon Cryer, Ashton Kutcher, Angus T. Jones The adventures of the Family Guy (1999) neighbor and deli owner, Cleveland Brown. Stars: Mike Henry, Sanaa Lathan, Kevin Michael Richardson A woman who moves into an apartment across the hall from two brilliant but socially awkward physicists shows them how little they know about life outside of the laboratory. Stars: Johnny Galecki, Jim Parsons, Kaley Cuoco Covert black ops and espionage take a back seat to zany personalities and relationships between secret agents and drones. Stars: H. Jon Benjamin, Judy Greer, Amber Nash Modern Family (TV Series 2009) Comedy | Romance Three different, but related families face trials and tribulations in their own uniquely comedic ways. Stars: Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara, Julie Bowen A father recounts to his children, through a series of flashbacks, the journey he and his four best friends took leading up to him meeting their mother. Stars: Josh Radnor, Jason Segel, Cobie Smulders Edit Storyline Sick, twisted and politically incorrect, the animated series features the adventures of the Griffin family. Endearingly ignorant Peter and his stay-at-home wife Lois reside in Quahog, R.I., an


What word is commonly used to describe residents of the South American pampas, chacos, or Patagonian grasslands?

The cowboys of Argentina: GAUCHOS | Coordinating Accessories » The cowboys of Argentina: GAUCHOS The word gaucho could be described as a loose equivalent to the North American “cowboy”. Gaucho is a term commonly used to describe residents of the South American pampas, chacos, or Patagonian grasslands, found principally in parts of Argentina. The term often connotes the 19th century more than the present day, when gauchos made up the majority of the rural population, herding cattle on the vast estancias, and practicing hunting as their main economic activities. The gaucho plays an important symbolic role in the nationalist feelings of this region. The epic poem Martín Fierro by José Hernández used the gaucho as a symbol against corruption and of Argentine national tradition, pitted against Europeanizing tendencies. Martín Fierro, the hero of the poem, is drafted into the Argentine military for a border war, deserts, and becomes an outlaw and fugitive. The image of the free gaucho is often contrasted to the slaves who worked the northern Brazilian lands. Clothing of the gauchos: LAS PILCHAS All gaucho clothing is usually called pilcha. The typical gaucho dress has the imprint of the Andalusian horse rider with a poncho (large cloak or cape cut like a blanket with a slit in the center for the head), a facón (large knife), a whip and baggy pants called bombachas, held with a belt with a strip of woven wool usually with a decoration called guarda pampa for everyday use and a wide leather belt adorned with silver coins for special occasions, and a chiripá (cloth tied around his waist like a diaper). One of the functions of the chiripá was to protect the gaucho from the cold (the cold was called many times with the Quechua word: “chiri). According to their economics or labor, this ornament used to have luxury features, including coins or inlaid with silver and gold figures. Their torsos were covered with the poncho, which originated in northern Argentina and is also common in other parts of the Americas, and was often made of vicuña or from the hair of the guanaco belly. The gaucho used to ride with botas de potro (horse boots) that had no heels and were open at the ends, so that the toes were uncovered.  Leather boots with heels (botas fuertes or strong boots) were expensive, although most of the Gauchos saved money for them and show them off in the Patron Festivities, holidays and in the dances. They were called “patriotic boots” because they were the same ones used by the soldiers. The northern Argentine gaucho boots often have folds that resemble bellows, i.e. leather legs “cordoned off” as a way of defending the forest and possible snake bites. These boots often have espuelas (spurs) attached to them, highlighting the large silver spurs called “Nazarene” (so called because their huge pricks remotely reminiscent to the crown of thorns with which, according to the Gospels, Jesus from Nazareth was tortured). A strong Basque immigration occurred in the second half of the 19th and first half of the 20th century which spread the use of a black beret and the chambergo (a dark hat of medium wings) and “alpargatas” (the originals “TOMS”) among the gauchos. I designed an outfit for a women inspired by the gaucho’s clothing. – The poncho is made out of vicuña, loosely woven and dyed in a rich red. It has a wide stripe of raw leather at one of the ends adorned with chains and a horse shoe with a horse head in the middle, all made out of alpaca, a white metal traditional of Argentina. – The loose pants are knee length and have a woven cuff with “guarda pampa” design, as well as a high and wide belted waist. – The raw leather boots are knee length with details of “fuelle” (bellows) at the top, uncovered toes and chain detail interlacing from the top to the vamp, inspired by the “botas de potro”. – I also designed a necklace out of a silver “espuela” (spurs). – A simple vest completes the outfit, inspired by the evolution of the garment at the beginning of the century.


In 2003, who did the American Film Institute vote the greatest movie villain of all time?

AFI's 100 Years... 100 Heroes & Villains (2003) - 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 The American Film Institute celebrates 100 years of film by recognizing the top 50 film heroes and top 50 film villains of all time. Directors: a list of 262 titles created 11 Feb 2015 Title: AFI's 100 Years... 100 Heroes & Villains (2003– ) 6.8/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for     1     Primetime Emmy. Another    1 nomination. See more awards  » Photos Add Image Add an image Do you have any images for this title? Edit Storyline The American Film Institute celebrates 100 years of film by recognizing the top 50 film heroes and top 50 film villains of all time. 3 June 2003 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: AFI's 100 Years, 100 Heroes & Villains: America's Greatest Screen Characters See more  » Company Credits Did You Know? Trivia Atticus Finch from To Kill a Mockingbird (1962) and Dr. Hannibal Lecter from The Silence of the Lambs (1991), Hannibal (2001), Red Dragon (2002), and Hannibal Rising (2007) were listed as the #1 hero and villain. See more » Quotes Harrison Ford : Whoever decided that Indiana Jones should wear a felt hat and a leather jacket in the jungles should have been shot. (Shermer, Illinois) – See all my reviews I estimate only 40% of viewers can actually agree with the final results. In case you didn't notice, the choices this year were all about Ridley Scott. General Maximus, Hannibal, the Alien, Lt. Ripley, Thelma & Louise, that makes up the bulk of what you see. They are all good on varying levels and I can agree with their choices. More conventional heroes (& baddies) like William Wallace, John Rambo, Jason Vorhees, and Michael Meyers are--thankfully--abandoned for a combination of goodies and nasties from all time periods. Interestingly enough, all three dominant gangsters from the 30s (Little Caesar, Tom Powers, and Tony Camonte) are used, just not in that order. Is it me or was the AFI starting to get a little sexist in their Top 10 pickings? That aside, the results are a composition of Arnold Schwarzenegger, Henry Fonda, Robert Mitchum, Harrison Ford, Jimmy Stewart, Robert Redford, and Jack Nicholson.  That said, I found Gordon Gekko, the Shark, Man (you'll see what I mean), Hans Gruber, HAL 9000, the Terminator, and Amon Goeth to be my pick from villains while Harry Callahan, Patton, and Popeye Doyle receive my kudos from the heroes listing. 6 of 7 people found this review helpful.  Was this review helpful to you? Yes


Venus and which other planet in our solar system has no moon?

Space Today Online - Moons of the Solar System SPACE TODAY ONLINE ~~ COVERING SPACE FROM EARTH TO THE EDGE OF THE UNIVERSE Moons of the Solar System Massive planet Jupiter below the moon Io click NASA image to enlarge A moon is a natural satellite rotating around a planet. While moons vary in size, each moon is much smaller than its planet. Almost 140 moons are known in the Solar System. Several moons are larger than the planet Pluto and two moons are larger than the planet Mercury. There also are many small moons that may be asteroids captured by their planets. Only Mercury and Venus do not have any moons. By comparison, Earth has one moon and Mars has two. Jupiter has the most of any planet. Saturn is second. Pictures taken by the Hubble Space Telescope suggest there may be even more moons around those outer planets. earth's moon » Largest. The largest moon is Ganymede with a diameter of 3,280 miles, even larger than either of the planets Mercury and Pluto. Saturn's moon Titan is the second largest in the Solar System with a diameter of 3,200 miles, half again as large as Earth's Moon. The Planets and Their Moons PLANET Jupiter 62 Io, Europa, Ganymede, Callisto, Amalthea, Himalia, Elara, Pasiphae, Sinope, Lysithea, Carme, Ananke, Leda, Metis, Adrastea, Thebe, Callirrhoe, Themisto, Kalyke, Iocaste, Erinome, Harpalyke, Isonoe, Praxidike, Megaclite, Taygete, Chaldene, Autonoe, Thyone, Hermippe, Eurydome, Sponde, Pasithee, Euanthe, Kale, Orthosie, Euporie, Aitne, plus others yet to receive names Saturn 33 Titan, Rhea, Iapetus, Dione, Tethys, Enceladus, Mimas, Hyperion, Prometheus, Pandora, Phoebe, Janus, Epimetheus, Helene, Telesto, Calypso, Atlas, Pan, Ymir, Paaliaq, Siarnaq, Tarvos, Kiviuq, Ijiraq, Thrym, Skadi, Mundilfari, Erriapo, Albiorix, Suttung, plus others yet to receive names Uranus 27 Cordelia, Ophelia, Bianca, Cressida, Desdemona, Juliet, Portia, Rosalind, Belinda, Puck, Miranda, Ariel, Umbriel, Titania, Oberon, Caliban, Sycorax, Prospero, Setebos, Stephano, Trinculo, plus others yet to receive names Neptune Triton, Nereid, Naiad, Thalassa, Despina, Galatea, Larissa, Proteus, plus others yet to receive names Pluto 139   Saturn. When the Cassini spacecraft from Earth arrived at Saturn in 2004, it promptly found two previously unseen moons. They turned out to be the smallest bodies seen until then around the ringed planet. The tiny natural satellites are about 2 miles and 2.5 miles in diameter. That's smaller than the city of Boulder, Colorado. Previously, the smallest moons seen around Saturn were are about 12 miles across. The moons are 120,000 miles and 131,000 miles from the center of planet Saturn between the moons Mimas and Enceladus. The newly discovered bodies were labeled S/2004 S1 and S/2004 S2. Later, they will be given names. The NASA JPL team wondered if S/2004 S1 might not be an object called S/1981 S14 that had turned up in a 1981 Voyager image. Saturn moons » Smallest. The smallest moon is Deimos, at Mars, only seven miles in diameter, although its size now is rivaled by the small shepherd moons discovered by Cassini at Saturn and by others yet to be counted and named in the rings around Jupiter, Saturn and other giant gas planets in the outer Solar System. There may be tiny moons as small as only around a mile across. Pluto. Charon is the moon closest in size to its planet, Pluto. Earth's Moon is second in that comparison. Neptune. The interplanetary probe Voyager 2 in 1989 found six previously-unknown moons orbiting Neptune. They ranged in diameter from 33 miles to 250 miles. In 1991, they were named Naiad, Thalassa, Despina, Galatea, Larissa, Proteus. The names Galatea and Larissa were controversial since asteroids previously had been given those names. Names are assigned by the nomenclature committee of the International Astronomical Union (IAU). Triton. Before Voyager 2, astronomers knew Neptune had two moons, Triton and Nereid. With a surface temperature of –391 degrees, Triton was found by Voyager 2 to have a thin veneer of methane and nitrogen on top of water ice on its surface. Triton had


Who was the first Westerner to discover the Victoria Falls?

Livingstone Discovers Victoria Falls, 1855 Livingstone Discovers Victoria Falls, 1855 Printer Friendly Version >>> Born in Scotland, David Livingstone arrived in Africa in 1840 at the age of 27 as a missionary and physician. He spent most of the remainder of his life on the continent, his exploits making him the most famous explorer of the century. An encounter with a lion in 1843 cost Livingstone the use of David Livingstone his left arm. Undeterred, Livingstone continued his exploration of the African interior, particularly the Zambezi River area in 1852-1856. It was during this expedition that he became the first European to witness the magnificence of Victoria Falls. In 1866, Livingstone set out at the head of an expedition charged with the task of finding the headwaters of the Nile River. His lack of contact with the outside world over a period of four years raised concerns for his welfare and prompted the New York Herald to send Henry Stanley to find Livingstone. Stanley achieved his goal on November 10, 1871 approaching the explorer in an African village with the immortal words "Dr. Livingstone I presume" (see Stanley Finds Livingstone, 1871 ) Years in the wilderness took their toll however, and David Livingstone died in Africa in April 1873 at age sixty. A Scene "Gazed Upon by Angels in Their Flight" In early November 1855, Livingstone traveled down the Zambezi River to see for himself the area the natives called "smoke that thunders." Approaching the spot in canoes, the party could see the columns of spray and hear the thunderous roar of water miles away from the falls: ADVERTISMENT "After twenty minutes' sail from Kalai we came in sight, for the first time, of the columns of vapor appropriately called 'smoke,' rising at a distance of five or six miles, exactly as when large tracts of grass are burned in Africa. Five columns now arose, and, bending in the direction of the wind, they seemed placed against a low ridge covered with trees; the tops of the columns at this distance appeared to mingle with the clouds. They were white below, and higher up became dark, so as to simulate smoke very closely.  The whole scene was extremely beautiful; the banks and islands dotted over the river are adorned with sylvan vegetation of great variety of color and form�no one can imagine the beauty of the view from any thing witnessed in England. It had never been seen before by European eyes; but scenes so lovely must have been gazed upon by angels in their flight. The only want felt is that of mountains in the background. The falls are bounded on three sides by ridges 300 or 400 feet in height, which are covered with forest, with the red soil appearing among the trees. When about half a mile from the falls, I left the canoe by which we had come down thus far, and embarked in a lighter one, with men well acquainted with the rapids, who, by passing down the centre of the stream in the eddies and still places caused by many jutting rocks, brought me to an island situated in the middle of the river, and on the edge of the lip over which the water rolls. In coming hither there was danger of being swept down by the streams which rushed along on each side of the island; but the river was now low, and we sailed where it is totally impossible to go when the water is high. But, though we had reached the island, and were within a few yards of the spot, a view from which would solve the whole problem, I believe that no one could perceive where the vast body of water went; it seemed to lose itself in the earth, the opposite lip of the fissure into which it disappeared being only 80 feet distant. At least I did not comprehend it until, creeping with awe to the verge, I peered down into a large rent which had been made from bank to bank of the broad Zambesi, and saw that a stream of a thousand yards broad leaped down a hundred feet, and then became suddenly compressed into a space of fifteen or twenty yards. The entire falls are simply a crack made in a hard basaltic rock from the right to the left bank of the Zambesi, and then prolonged from


A mellotron is what kind of musical instrument?

Mellotron | musical instrument | Britannica.com musical instrument THIS IS A DIRECTORY PAGE. Britannica does not currently have an article on this topic. Learn about this topic in these articles:   in art rock ...debuted in 1969–70) turned out ambitious suites that filled album sides. In addition to the standard rock-band lineup (guitar, bass guitar, drums, and vocals), these groups often featured the Mellotron (a tape-loop-based keyboard instrument often used for orchestral sounds), organ, piano, and early synthesizers. Because of the prior experience of many art rock musicians in classical music...


The air we breathe is made up of 78.09% of what gas?

Air we breathe: Air Composition Composition of clean & polluted air Before you can understand air pollution, you need to have     an understanding of clean air. Composition     of Clean Air In the fall of 2002 I got to go to Switzerland.     On the morning of November 6th, I had to leave the village of Zermatt,     but wanted to take one more look at the Matterhorn. The air was absolutely     clear. Cleaner than I have ever seen air anywhere. The Matterhorn jumped     out at you. By the way, Zermatt does not allow automobiles. People walk     or ride electric vehicles. The train that goes there and the trolley that     takes you to the ski lifts also run off of electricity. Here are 10 gases that make up clean air: In    order of highest to lowest concentration they are Nitrogen, Oxygen, Argon,    Carbon dioxide, Neon, Helium, Methane (CH4), Krypton,    Hydrogen, and Xenon.  Five of them travel alone, so we call them atoms.    For example, a helium balloon contains atoms of helium (He), but an oxygen tank contains molecules of oxygen (O2). When there's two or more atoms are    bonded together, they are called molecules. NITROGEN (N2) #1: 8 out of 10 atoms     (or molecules) of air are made of nitrogen. Nitrogen gas can't be seen     but when it is cooled to -320 °F (-195°C) it turns to a liquid,     which you can see. Being this cold makes it handy for many things. Shown     here, it is being used to quickly freeze cream and sugar to make ice cream. NITROGEN #2:    Liquid nitrogen is also used to cool certain metals to the point where they    become superconductors. Superconductors conduct electricity (electrons)    without any resistance. In this picture a rectangular shaped magnet had    been dropped onto a metal disk that had been cooled enough so that it was a superconductor. As the magnet fell toward the metal disk,    the magnetism in the magnet caused currents of electricity to flow inside    the metal disk. The currents created in the metal disk by the falling magnet    made that part of the metal disk a magnet itself. The falling magnet then    feels the repulsion of the magnet it just created. The falling magnet will    then stop just above the metal disk. Electricity continues to flow in the    metal disk constantly creating a mirror image magnet that repels the real    magnet. This will continue forever as long as the metal is cool enough to    stay a superconductor. NITROGEN #3: Oxygen reacts     with many things including paint. Therefore, expensive works of art and     other rare relics are stored in pure nitrogen. Nitrogen gas is fairly inert     and doesn't react (combine) with most other substances, so it is used     to protect items and keep oxygen away.. Bad Nitrogen NITROGEN goes bad: Under     high temperatures, like in a jet engine or car engine, nitrogen will combine     with oxygen to form a class of toxic compounds called nitrogen oxides. The simplest having one nitrogen and     one oxygen (NO). Others have two nitrogens and one oxygen (N2O),     one nitrogen and two oxygens (NO2), and the fourth     has two of each (N2O2). Their     names (in order) are nitrogen oxide, dinitrogen oxide, nitrogen dioxide,     and dinitrogen dioxide. Nitrogen dioxide has a brownish appearance and     is often what you see in polluted cities. Oxygen    #1: 2 out of 10 atoms/molecules of air    is oxygen. Oxygen is produced by plants and is consumed by animals. Animals    need oxygen to "burn" the food they eat in order to get the calories    (energy) they need. The way animals use oxygen to burn food is different    than a fire, but it produces the same products of carbon dioxide and water.    Of all of the gases that make up air, oxygen is the most reactive. Oxygen is Everywhere in This Photo OXYGEN #2: Oxygen     is everywhere. As a gas it makes up 20% of the air. Some oxygen gas is     dissolv


Balearic Islands travel guide - Wikitravel Talk[ edit ] The two official languages of the Balearic Islands are Catalan and Spanish. They are both used in schools, the media, and the government, and all locals who were raised in the islands are fluent in both. Due to heavy immigration from mainland Spain however, Spanish has begun to dominate in the more densely populated areas. In addition to the two official languages, each island has its own local dialect of Catalan: mallorquí (Mallorcan), menorquí (Minorcan), and eivissenc (Ibizan, also spoken on Formentera). They are mutually intelligible among themselves but people from Catalonia often have difficulty understanding them. Local people use these dialects in most situations of everyday life, but comfortably switch to standard Catalan or Spanish when speaking with someone who does not understand their dialect. Spanish-speaking visitors will thus have no problems at all in the Balearic Islands. English will be understood in tourist areas, as will to a lesser extent German, French, and Italian. There is also a large number of northern European expatriates living on the islands. Get in[ edit ] The Balearic Islands have the airports of Palma de Majorca, Ibiza and Mahón, making any journey extremely easy. It is also possible to reach them by ship, since Barcelona is only a night-crossing away aboard the most modern vessels. The journey takes just eight hours. By air the flight from Barcelona, Valencia, and Madrid takes less than an hour, while from París and London it takes under two. It is also possible to take vehicles to the islands aboard ferries specially designed for the purpose. Both air and sea services have extra flights and crossing during the "high season" (July 1st-September 30th), Get around[ edit ] If you are visiting the centre of Palma your best bet is to go on foot. You can also hire scooters and bicycles if you prefer. If you decide to drive into the city from another part of the island, leave your car in one of the municipal car parks. You will be offered a bicycle (free of charge) to use to explore the city until you return to pick up your car. There is one railway line in Majorca, departing from Palma which will take the traveller to a number of villages on the island. A quaint and antique wooden electric train departing from the main station in the Plaza de España will take you on a beautiful journey through the mountain range to the quaint village of Soller. If you prefer, you can hire a car. Schedules for bus train and ferries for all islands can be found on [2] . Eat[ edit ][ add listing ] The local cooking of the islands is exotic, exquisite and at the same time imaginatively presented. The official Majorcan foodstuff should be a type of red pork pate called sobrasada in Majorcan, sobrasada in Spanish. Highly popular in parts of the mainland too. The red colour comes from hefty amounts of sweet paprika. It is good. There is also an official Majorcan cake, called ensaimada. It contains pumpkin jam and lard (obviously the Majorcans do keep some pigs) and it is delicious. The locals are very proud of their centuries-old olive trees, so while visiting the island it would be worth trying Majorcan extra virgin olive oil, which is otherwise hard to find. Drink[ edit ][ add listing ] Palo and Hierbas are two of the most popular local liquors among local residents. Palo is made from the fruit of the carob tree. It is often drunk mixed with soda water and sometimes even taken for medicinal purposes. Sweet, mixed and dry "Hierbas" are available. The ingredients include assorted herbs. Stay safe[ edit ] Remember Palma de Mallorca (as well as the other Balearic islands) is full of club drugs. Ecstasy, cocaine, marijuana and more can be found especially in the club scene. Be cautious of drugs like GHB, ketamine and others which can be slipped into drinks (especially in Sangria found in restaurants). Personal drug possession in Spain is legal (considered to be less than 500 doses), but trafficking is illegal.


In 1920 the League of Nations set up its headquarters in which city?

League of Nations instituted - Jan 10, 1920 - HISTORY.com League of Nations instituted Publisher A+E Networks On January 10, 1920, the League of Nations formally comes into being when the Covenant of the League of Nations, ratified by 42 nations in 1919, takes effect. In 1914, a political assassination in Sarajevo set off a chain of events that led to the outbreak of the most costly war ever fought to that date. As more and more young men were sent down into the trenches, influential voices in the United States and Britain began calling for the establishment of a permanent international body to maintain peace in the postwar world. President Woodrow Wilson became a vocal advocate of this concept, and in 1918 he included a sketch of the international body in his 14-point proposal to end the war. In November 1918, the Central Powers agreed to an armistice to halt the killing in World War I. Two months later, the Allies met with conquered Germany and Austria-Hungary at Versailles to hammer out formal peace terms. President Wilson urged a just and lasting peace, but England and France disagreed, forcing harsh war reparations on their former enemies. The League of Nations was approved, however, and in the summer of 1919 Wilson presented the Treaty of Versailles and the Covenant of the League of Nations to the U.S. Senate for ratification. Wilson suffered a severe stroke in the fall of that year, which prevented him from reaching a compromise with those in Congress who thought the treaties reduced U.S. authority. In November, the Senate declined to ratify both. The League of Nations proceeded without the United States, holding its first meeting in Geneva on November 15, 1920. During the 1920s, the League, with its headquarters in Geneva, incorporated new members and successfully mediated minor international disputes but was often disregarded by the major powers. The League’s authority, however, was not seriously challenged until the early 1930s, when a series of events exposed it as ineffectual. Japan simply quit the organization after its invasion of China was condemned, and the League was likewise powerless to prevent the rearmament of Germany and the Italian invasion of Ethiopia. The declaration of World War II was not even referred to by the then-virtually defunct League. In 1946, the League of Nations was officially dissolved with the establishment of the United Nations. The United Nations was modeled after the former but with increased international support and extensive machinery to help the new body avoid repeating the League’s failures. Related Videos


The .. what ... of dawn is in the very early morning?

Dawn - Idioms by The Free Dictionary Dawn - Idioms by The Free Dictionary http://idioms.thefreedictionary.com/dawn Related to dawn: dusk dawn of a new day A new or fresh beginning, or a turning point that achieves as much. With their first democratically elected leader in office, many in the nation felt that it was the dawn of a new day. See also: dawn , new , of handbags at dawn A confrontation or disagreement that is highly aggressive, emotionally expressive, and/or highly dramatic, but which does not end or result in violence. Used originally and primarily in reference to football (soccer) players, who would be sent off if they engaged in violent actions, the phrase is a play on the clichéd "pistols at dawn," indicating a forthcoming pistol duel. Primarily heard in UK. It was handbags at dawn between the two players, who had been verbally taunting one another throughout the match. See also: dawn , handbag false dawn A situation that looks like it is beginning to improve when, in reality, it is not. Barb thought her marriage was beginning to improve when her husband came home in a good mood, but it proved to be a false dawn when he handed her divorce papers. Everyone was happy when they heard that they were all getting a raise, but it turned out to be a false dawn when management cut all of their hours. at the crack of dawn  and at the break of dawn Fig. at the earliest light of the day. Jane was always awake at the crack of dawn. The birds start singing at the break of dawn. darkest hour is just before the dawn  and It's always darkest just before the dawn. Prov. When things are extremely bad, it may signal that they are about to get much better. Jill: I feel like giving up. I don't have a job, my boyfriend left me, and they're raising the rent for my apartment. Jane: It's always darkest just before the dawn. See also: before , dark , dawn , hour , just dawn (up)on someone Fig. [for a fact] to become apparent to someone; [for something] to be suddenly realized by someone. (Upon is formal and less commonly used than on.) Then it dawned upon me that I was actually going to have the job. On the way home, it dawned on me that I had never returned your call, so when I got home I called immediately. See also: dawn , on from dawn to dusk Fig. during the period of the day when there is light; from the rising of the sun to the setting of the sun. I have to work from dawn to dusk on the farm. The factory runs from dawn to dusk to produce hats and gloves. It's always darkest just before the dawn. See The darkest hour is just before the dawn. See also: always , before , dark , dawn , just at the crack of dawn very early in the morning We had an eight o'clock flight so we were up at the crack of dawn. See also: crack , dawn , of dawn on you to suddenly understand something It finally dawned on him that she'd been joking and he was worried for no reason. See also: dawn , on at the crack of dawn very early in the morning We had an early flight so we were up at the crack of dawn. See also: crack , dawn , of The darkest hour is just before the dawn. something that you say which means a bad situation often seems worse just before it improves There's still a chance she might recover. The darkest hour is just before the dawn. See also: before , dark , dawn , hour , just a false dawn something which seems to show that a successful period is beginning or that a situation is improving when it is not Usage notes: False dawn is the light which appears in the sky just before the sun rises in the morning. His victory in the French Open proved to be a false dawn after he failed to win another title for the next five years. See also: dawn , false light dawns if light dawns on you, you suddenly understand something He was lying to me, but it was months before the light dawned. (often + on ) Light dawned on me when I heard she knew my mother. See also: dawn , light crack of dawn Very early morning, daybreak. For example, I got up at the crack of dawn. The crack in this term alludes either to the suddenness of sunrise or to the small wedge of light


"Who created the comic strip ""Garfield""?"

Garfield (Comic Strip) | Garfield Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Paws, Inc. (current) (1994-present) (recolored comic strips) Universal Press Syndicate (current) (1994-present)United Feature Syndicate (former) (1978-1993) Publisher Random House (under Ballantine Books), occasionally Andrews McMeel Publishing Garfield is a comic strip created by Jim Davis . Published since June 19, 1978 , it chronicles the life of the title character, the cat Garfield (named after Davis's grandfather); his owner, Jon Arbuckle ; and Arbuckle's dog, Odie. As of 2007, it was syndicated in roughly 2,580 newspapers and journals, and held the Guinness World Record for being the world's most widely syndicated comic strip. Though this is never mentioned in print, Garfield is set in Muncie, Indiana, the home of Jim Davis, according to the television special Garfield Goes Hollywood. Common themes in the strip include Garfield's laziness, obsessive eating, and hatred of Mondays and diets. The strip's focus is mostly on the interactions among Garfield, Jon, and Odie; recurring minor characters appear as well. Originally created with the intentions to "come up with a good, marketable character," Garfield has spawned merchandise earning $750 million to $1 billion annually. In addition to the various merchandise and commercial tie-ins, the strip has spawned several animated television specials, two animated television series, two theatrical feature-length live-action films and three CGI animated direct-to-video movies. Part of the strip's broad appeal is due to its lack of social or political commentary; though this was Davis's original intention, he also admitted that his "grasp of politics isn't strong," remarking that, for many years, he thought "OPEC was a denture adhesive." Contents [ show ] History In the 1970s the comic strip artist Jim Davis, authored a strip, Gnorm Gnat , which met with mostly negative reviews. One editor said that "his art was good, his gags were great," but "nobody can identify with bugs." Davis took his advice and created a new strip with a cat as its main character. The strip originally consisted of four main characters. Garfield, the titular character, was based on the cats Davis was around growing up; he took his name and personality from Davis's grandfather James A. Garfield Davis, who was, in Davis's words, "a large cantankerous man". Jon Arbuckle came from a coffee commercial from the 1950s, and Odie came from a radio advertisement Davis had written for Oldsmobile-Cadillac. The fourth character, Lyman, was Odie's original owner; he was written in to give Jon someone to talk with. Davis later realized that Garfield and Jon could "communicate nonverbally", and Lyman was written out. The strip was originally rejected by King Features Syndicate and Chicago Tribune-New York News; United Feature Syndicate, however, accepted it in 1978. It debuted in 41 newspapers on June 19 of that year. In 1994, Davis's company, Paws, Inc., purchased all rights to the strips from 1978-1993 from United Feature. The strip is currently distributed by Universal Press Syndicate, while rights for the strip remain with Paws. The appearance of the characters gradually changed over time. The left panel is taken from a 1980 strip; the right is from a 1990 strip. Garfield quickly became a commercial success. In 1981, less than three years after its release, the strip appeared in 850 newspapers and accumulated over $15 million in merchandise. To manage the merchandise, Davis founded Paws, Inc. By 2002, Garfield became the world's most syndicated strip, appearing in 2,570 newspapers with 263 million readers worldwide; by 2004, Garfield appeared in nearly 2,600 newspapers and sold from $750 million to $1 billion worth of merchandise in 111 countries. As it progressed, the strip underwent stylistic changes. The appearance of Garfield was probably the most notable; he underwent a "Darwinian evolution" in which he began walking on his hind legs, "slimmed down", and "stopped looking [...] through squinty little eyes". His evolution, according to Davis, was t


What is the approximate speed of light in miles per second?

How Fast Does Light Travel? | The Speed of Light How Fast Does Light Travel? | The Speed of Light By Nola Taylor Redd, Space.com Contributor | May 22, 2012 08:37pm ET MORE Einstein's theory of special relativity sets of the speed of light, 186,000 miles per second (300 million meters per second). But some scientists are exploring the possibility that this cosmic speed limit changes. Credit: Iscatel | Shutterstock The speed of light in a vacuum is 186,282 miles per second (299,792 kilometers per second), and in theory nothing can travel faster than light. In miles per hour, light speed is, well, a lot: about 670,616,629 mph. If you could travel at the speed of light, you could go around the Earth 7.5 times in one second. Early scientists, unable to perceive light’s motion, thought it must travel instantaneously. Over time, however, measurements of the motion of these wave-like particles became more and more precise. Thanks to the work of Albert Einstein and others, we now understand light speed to be a theoretical limit: light speed — a constant called "c" — is thought to be not acheivable by anything with mass, for reasons explained below. That doesn’t stop sci-fi writers, and even some very serious scientists, from imagining alternative theories that would allow for some awfully fast trips around the universe. Speed of light: History of the theory The first known discourse on the speed of light comes from the ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, who penned his disagreement with another Greek scientist, Empedocles. Empedocles argued that because light moved, it must take time to travel. Aristotle, believing light to travel instantaneously, disagreed. In 1667, the Italian astronomer Galileo stood two people on a hill at a distance of less than a mile, each holding a shielded lantern. One uncovered his lantern; when the second saw the flash, he uncovered his, as well. By observing how long it took for the light to be seen by the first lantern-holder (and factoring out reaction times), he thought he could calculate the speed of light. Unfortunately, Galileo's distances were too small to see a difference, so he could only determine that light traveled at least ten times faster than sound. In the 1670s, Danish astronomer Ole Römer used eclipses of Jupiter 's moon, Io, as a chronometer for the speed of light. Over the course of several months, as Io passed behind the giant gas planet, Römer found that the eclipses came later than calculations anticipated, although over the course of several months, they drew closer to the predictions. He determined that light took time to travel from Io to Earth. The eclipses lagged the most when Jupiter and Earth were farthest apart, and were on schedule as they were closer. He concluded that light took ten to eleven minutes to travel from the sun to Earth, an overestimate since it in fact takes 8 minutes and 19 seconds. But at last scientists had a number to work with — his calculation presented a speed of 125,000 miles per second (200,000 km/s). In 1728, English physicist James Bradley based his calculations on the change in the apparent position of the stars due Earth's travels around the sun. He put the speed of light at 185,000 miles per second (301,000 km/s), accurate to within about 1 percent. Two attempts in the mid-1800s brought the problem back to Earth. French physicist Hippolyte Fizeau set a beam of light on a rapidly-rotating toothed wheel, with a mirror set up 5 miles away to reflect it back to its source. Varying the speed of the wheel allowed Fizeau to calculate how long it took for the light to travel out of the hole, to the adjacent mirror, and back through the gap. Another French physicist, Leon Foucault, used a rotating mirror rather than a wheel. The two independent methods each came within about 1,000 miles per second of the speed of light measured today. Prussian-born Albert Michelson, who grew up in the United States, attempted to replicate Focault's method in 1879, but used a longer distance, as well as extremely high-quality mirrors and lenses. His result of 186,355


The term lusophone relates to which language?

Lusophone - definition of Lusophone by The Free Dictionary Lusophone - definition of Lusophone by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Lusophone Also found in: Financial , Wikipedia . Related to Lusophone: Hispanophone or lu·so·phone  (lo͞o′sə-fōn′) n. A Portuguese-speaking person, especially in a region where two or more languages are spoken. adj. 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: -speaking References in periodicals archive ? South African corporations are buying up many enterprises, especially in anglophone countries (though expansion to francophone and lusophone countries is underway), South African brewing companies have invaded beer markets around the continent, underselling domestic mainstays. Heartache and hope in Africa: the failures of market fundamentalism and hope for an alternative This is an ongoing debate in the art world but to Maria Manuel Lisboa, Senior Lecturer in Portuguese and Lusophone Literature at Cambridge University, the work of Paula Rego, a sixty-nine year old Portuguese artist who has lived in Great Britain since she was seventeen, encapsulates a period of history of her native Portugal and exposes the predicament of womenfolk and children.


"Which video game puts the player in the role of ""the Stranger"", uses special books written by an artisan and explorer named Atrus to travel to several worlds known as ""Ages""?"

Myst Masterpiece Edition : Cyan Worlds : Free Download & Streaming : Internet Archive Topics disc image , game Myst is a graphic adventure puzzle video game designed and directed by the brothers Robyn and Rand Miller. It was developed by Cyan (now Cyan Worlds) and published by Brøderbund. The Millers began working on Myst in 1991 and released it for the Mac OS computer on September 24, 1993; it was developer Cyan's largest project to date.  Myst puts the player in the role of the Stranger, who uses a special book to travel to the island of Myst. There, the player uses other special books written by an artisan and explorer named Atrus to travel to several worlds known as "Ages". Clues found in each of these Ages help to reveal the back-story of the game's characters. The game has several endings, depending on the course of action the player takes. Myst: Masterpiece Edition was an updated version of the original Myst, released in May 2000. It featured several improvements over the original game, with the images re-rendered in 24-bit truecolor instead of the original Myst's 8-bit color. The score was re-mastered and sound effects were enhanced, and some cinematics were redone. Identifier MystMasterpieceEdition


"Who became the youngest winner of the TV show ""American Idol"" when she won season 6?"

'American Idol' is returning: Do you care? - CNN.com 'American Idol' is returning: Do you care? By Lisa Respers France, CNN Updated 7:31 PM ET, Tue January 14, 2014 Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. Photos: 'American Idol' stars: Where are they now? "American Idol" host Ryan Seacrest, left, and judges Jennifer Lopez, Harry Connick Jr. and Keith Urban will soon be out of a job. Fox has announced that season 15 will be the show's last. Let's catch up with some of the stars. Hide Caption 1 of 15 Photos: 'American Idol' stars: Where are they now? Seacrest, left, named Nick Fradiani the winner of season 14 of "American Idol" in May 2015. Fradiani has yet to release an album, but his single "Beautiful Life" was the official theme for the seventh FIFA Women's World Cup. Hide Caption 2 of 15 Photos: 'American Idol' stars: Where are they now? Caleb Johnson never landed in the bottom three last season, and now we know why. The Asheville, North Carolina, native went up against Jena Irene and was crowned the winner of season 13. His debut album, "Testify," was released in August 2014 and had the lowest first-week sales of any winner. Hide Caption 3 of 15 Photos: 'American Idol' stars: Where are they now? Candice Glover won season 12, the first female contestant to win since 2007. Her debut album, "Music Speaks," was released in February 2014. She announced on her Facebook page that her sophomore album would contain songs written by her. Hide Caption 4 of 15 Photos: 'American Idol' stars: Where are they now? "American Idol" started its new season in early January, but not all is well with past winner Phillip Phillips. In January 2015, the season 11 winner filed a claim against 19 Entertainment, the show's producers, saying he was "manipulated" into accepting jobs. The Hollywood Reporter wrote that he's trying to void various agreements. Hide Caption 5 of 15 Photos: 'American Idol' stars: Where are they now? Since Scotty McCreery was crowned the winner of season 10 in 2011, the singer's debut album, "Clear As Day," has been certified platinum. He was named the Academy of Country Music's best new artist in 2012 and released his second studio album, "See You Tonight," in 2013. At the start of 2015, McCreery announced his next project would be classic country. Hide Caption 6 of 15 Photos: 'American Idol' stars: Where are they now? Lee DeWyze had released two albums before auditioning for season 9 of "American Idol." After his win, he went on to release a third album, "Live It Up," with RCA Records in 2010. But a year later, the record label dropped DeWyze when the album sold just over 146,000 copies. He has since married model Jonna Walsh, signed with a new label and returned to "Idol" to perform his song "Silver Lining." In 2014, he also wrote a song for "The Walking Dead" soundtrack. Hide Caption 7 of 15 Photos: 'American Idol' stars: Where are they now? Like DeWyze, Kris Allen had released an album before he got on "American Idol." After a very heated battle with Adam Lambert, Allen won season 8 in 2009. After a car accident in which he broke his wrist on New Year's Day 2013, Allen told the Chicago Tribune he was "more driven since 'Idol' " and released his third album, "Horizons," in August 2014. In December 2015 he announced his 2016 "Letting You In Tour" in support of an album scheduled for spring 2016. Hide Caption 8 of 15 Photos: 'American Idol' stars: Where are they now? David Cook rocked a win in a close competition with David Archuleta on season 7. The same year, he released "David Cook," which has been certified platinum. Cook parted ways with RCA Records in 2012. In 2013, he performed a new single on "Idol," "Laying Me Low," which debuted on the charts with 14,000 sales, USA Today reported . He released his fourth studio album, "Digital Vein" in September 2015. Hide Caption 9 of 15 Photos: 'American Idol' stars: Where are they now? Jordin Sparks made history by becoming the youngest winner of "American Idol" at age 17. After she won season 6 in 2007, her eponymous debut


"In the 2000 film, who played ""Billy Elliot""s dancing teacher?"

Billy Elliot (2000) - 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 talented young boy becomes torn between his unexpected love of dance and the disintegration of his family. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 30 titles created 22 Jul 2012 a list of 40 titles created 08 Aug 2013 a list of 42 titles created 09 Mar 2014 a list of 40 titles created 30 Aug 2014 a list of 49 titles created 9 months ago Search for " Billy Elliot " 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    54 wins & 63 nominations. See more awards  » Videos Six unemployed steel workers form a male striptease act. The women cheer them on to go for "the full monty" - total nudity. Director: Peter Cattaneo The daughter of orthodox Sikh rebels against her parents' traditionalism and joins a football team. Director: Gurinder Chadha A talented young dancer has to learn to fight for his dream despite social and parental disapproval. Directors: Stephen Daldry, Brett Sullivan Stars: Elliott Hanna, Ollie Jochim, Bradley Perret The story of how the novel "Mrs. Dalloway" affects three generations of women, all of whom, in one way or another, have had to deal with suicide in their lives. Director: Stephen Daldry A cynical, immature young man is taught how to act like a grown-up by a little boy. Directors: Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz Stars: Hugh Grant, Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette Edit Storyline County Durham, during the endless, violent 1984 strike against the Thatcher closure of British coal mines. Widower Jackie Elliot and his firstborn, fellow miner Tony, take a dim view of 11 year-old second son Billy's poor record in boxing class, which worsens when they discover he sneakily transferred to the neighboring, otherwise girls-only-attended ballet class. Only one schoolmate, closet-gay Michael Caffrey, encourages Billy's desire, aroused by the teacher, who judged him talented enough for private lesson, to train and try out for the world-renowned Royal Ballet audition. Only the prospect of a fancy career unimagined in the pauper quarter may twist pa and big brother's opposition to indispensable support. Written by KGF Vissers See All (248)  » Taglines: Inside every one of us is a special talent waiting to come out. The trick is finding it. Genres: Rated R for language | See all certifications  » Parents Guide: 10 November 2000 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: £1,541,109        (UK) (29 September 2000) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia Julie Walters admittedly went through the menopause during the production and considered the filming of the dance sequences to be painful. She needed several breaks because she experienced hot flashes. See more » Goofs When Jackie is inside the bus leading to the mine, an egg hits his window (at around 1h 14 mins), but when the bus is viewed from outside, the window is clean (01:14:44). See more » Quotes (Odessa, Ukraine) – See all my reviews I have been looking for Billy Elliot for more than two years. I heard that it should be very good or even excellent film and another reason for watching it was that I have seen several Working Title films before (About a Boy, Notting Hill, Love Actually, Four Weddings and a Funeral) and I found all of them much more sincere and emotional than average Hollywood products. Also these British films have something to offer that you rarely can find in Hollywood movies: a charming heartwarming mixture of sweet and funny comedy and inspiring and touching drama. Last month, finally, I found the tape. From very first moments of the movie my eyes were riveted to the screen and when the movie ended feelings and emotions overflowed me. Billy Elliot in my opinion Billy Elliot is a brilliant movie, easily one of the best movies of the year a


What group of men was constituted to guard the Roman emperor?

Praetorian Guard - definition of Praetorian Guard by The Free Dictionary Praetorian Guard - definition of Praetorian Guard by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Praetorian+Guard Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . Praetorian Guard 1. The elite bodyguard of a Roman emperor, consisting of between 5,000 and 10,000 members. 2. A member of this bodyguard. [Originally the bodyguard of a praetor or a general.] Praetorian Guard n 1. (Historical Terms) the bodyguard of the Roman emperors, noted for its political corruption, which existed from 27 bc to 312 ad 2. (Historical Terms) a member of this bodyguard Praeto′rian Guard′


"The poem ""The New Colossus"" that begins ""Give us your tired, your poor, your huddled masses "" is inscribed where?"

What is the quote on the statue of liberty? · How Tall is the Statue of Liberty? History of the Statue of Liberty What is the quote on the statue of liberty? There are several phrases associated with the Statue of Liberty, but the most recognizable is “Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free.” This quote comes from Emma Lazarus’ sonnet, New Colossus, which she wrote for a fundraiser auction to raise money for the pedestal upon which the Statue of Liberty now sits. The poem did not receive much recognition and was quite forgotten after the auction. In the early 1900s and after Lazarus’ death, one of her friends began a campaign to memorialize Lazarus and her New Colossus sonnet. The effort was a success, and a plaque with the poem’s text was mounted inside the pedestal of the statute. Statue of Liberty Poem Also known as the Statue of Liberty poem, New Colossus and its famous last lines have become part of American history. Here is the sonnet in its entirety: New Colossus Not like the brazen giant of Greek fame, With conquering limbs astride from land to land; Here at our sea-washed, sunset gates shall stand A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame Is the imprisoned lightning, and her name Mother of Exiles. From her beacon-hand Glows world-wide welcome; her mild eyes command The air-bridged harbor that twin cities frame. “Keep, ancient lands, your storied pomp!” cries she With silent lips. “Give me your tired, your poor, Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, The wretched refuse of your teeming shore. Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me, I lift my lamp beside the golden door!” Statue of Liberty Inscription Since Lazarus’ poem was mounted on a plaque, it is not actually inscribed on the Statue of Liberty. The only Statue of Liberty inscription can be found on the tablet in her left hand, which says JULY IV MDCCLXXVI (July 4, 1776), the day the United States adopted the Declaration of Independence. © 2009 How Tall Is The Statue Of Liberty - Contact


The country of Belgium is what continent?

Where is Belgium located? Location Where is Belgium Located? Belgium is a country with a medium population which is located in the continent/region of Europe. Countries near Belgium include Luxembourg, Netherlands, England and Germany. Its biggest cities and towns include Brussels, Antwerp, Gent and Charleroi. Have you been to Belgium? Belgium Data


Why the Moon Waxes and Wanes Why the Moon Waxes and Wanes On a clear night the moon can often be seen in the sky in different attitudes. It seems to cycle through a series of shapes, from full sphere, to a hemisphere, to a crescent, to nothing at all. These strange attitudes can be explained by the fact that the moon does not have its own source of light. What is seen of the moon from Earth is only by the reflected light of the Sun. (Hover over a phase of the moon to see what it looks like from space.) As the moon travels around the Earth, it shows a different aspect relative to the sun to the terrestrial observer. During a new moon the moon is closer to the sun than the Earth, so people on Earth can only see the shaded side of it. At a full moon, the moon has travelled around the Earth so that the Earth is closer to the sun. Now earthly observers can see the side of the moon that is fully exposed to the sun. It takes the moon approximately 28 days to make its circuit around the Earth. Thus, the moon seems to wax (or get more full) for 14 days, and appears to wane (or get less full) for the subsequent 14 days. About every three or four days there is a recognized phase. The new moon is the recognized beginning of the cycle. From Earth only the shaded side can be seen. After four days the waxing crescent moon is much in evidence. The moon is moving around the Earth in a counter-clockwise direction. Thus, it is the right side of the moon which can be seen in quarter. At seven days into the cycle (about a week ) the half moon can be seen. This is said to be the first quarter (not a quarter moon, but a quarter of the cycle). At the ten day mark we see the waxing gibbous moon. Pronounced "jibbus", this moon is kind of the reverse of the crescent moon, only a sliver is left unseen. At two week into the cycle the moon is full. From the Earth only the sunny side of the moon can be seen. At day 18 the waning gibbous moon shows itself. The counter-clockwise (from above) orbit of the moon continues. Now Earthlings will see less and less of the moon each day until the new moon. Twenty-one days into the cycle the half moon appears in the sky. It is the last quarter of the cycle. Three weeks have passed. The 25th day marks the waning crescent moon. The cycle completes, and begins again as the moon slips back into the new moon. Because the moon only spins once in every 28 days, only one side of its surface is revealed to the Earth. Meanwhile, this monthly rotation means that one day on the moon takes about a month . Thus, the moon appears to wax and wane because the terrestrial viewpoint of the moon changes relative to the moon's source of light.


"""When shall we three meet again"" is the first line of which play?"

Macbeth Glossary - Thunder, lightning or in rain Macbeth Glossary First Witch. When shall we three meet again In thunder, lightning, or in rain? (1-2) Here the Witches are not asking about the type of weather in which they should next meet, but when they should next meet. Interestingly, these lines follow the punctuation set by an early editor of the play. In Shakespeare's First Folio (1623) , we have instead: When shall we three meet again? In Thunder, Lightning, or in Rain? Allan Park Paton, in The tragedy of Macbeth: according to the first folio explains: These lines are thus printed in the Folio of 1623, with a mark of interrogation after each, and, having the author's blotless manuscript before them, we cannot think it possible that Heminge and Condell could have allowed a mistake to occur in the printing of the very first line of the work, and must, therefore, believe that it is the Poet's mark of interrogation, religiously retained through the three succeeding Folios, which stands there. Yet Sir Thomas Hanmer removed it, as if it were a slip on the part of the printer, and in all the modern editions that we are acquainted with, the lines run: When shall we three meet again In thunder, lightning, or in rain? which is a different thing. It seems to us that Shakespeare could not manage without the two marks of interrogation, odd as they look: that he found it necessary so to arrange the lines, to tell his meaning, which was: "All our meetings are in thunder, lightning, or in rain, when shall our next be?" not, "We meet sometimes under other elemental circumstances, but when shall we meet again in thunder, lightning, or in rain?" and this opportunity may be taken to note the importance of remembering, as we study the 1623 Folio, that, though occasionally confused through obvious misprinting, we have before us there, Shakespeare's pointing, as well as his words.


"""Joseph"" had what garment that was worth putting in the title of a musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice, ?"

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Blu-ray 1999: Amazon.co.uk: Donny Osmond, Maria Friedman, Richard Attenborough, Joan Collins, David Mallet, Steven Pimlott: DVD & Blu-ray Â£5.99 & FREE Delivery in the UK on orders dispatched by Amazon over Â£20. Details In stock. Dispatched from and sold by Amazon.              Gift-wrap available. Special Offers and Product Promotions Enjoy Â£1.00 credit to spend on movies or TV on Amazon Video when you purchase a DVD or Blu-ray offered by Amazon.co.uk. A maximum of 1 credit per customer applies. UK customers only. Offer ends at 23:59 GMT on Wednesday, December 20, 2017 Here's how (terms and conditions apply) Note: Blu-ray discs are in a high definition format and need to be played on a Blu-ray player. Frequently Bought Together Product Description Product Description Filmed especially for video, this version of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic musical stars Donny Osmond as Joseph, the titular owner of the dazzling outer garment who arouses the murderous envy of his siblings. Maria Friedman, Richard Attenborough and Joan Collins co-star, and songs include 'Close Every Door to Me', 'Go Go Go Joseph' and 'Any Dream Will Do'. From Amazon.co.uk Following the successful video release of Cats comes another Andrew Lloyd Webber blockbuster musical, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, and it's a savvy choice. It hasn't been represented on film before, it's short enough (78 minutes) to present without cuts and it has the star-power of former teen icon Donny Osmond, who played over 1,800 performances across North America. Rather than record a live performance, Cats director David Mallet conceived Joseph as a film, though one that is based strongly on co-director Steven Pimlott's 1991 London revival and relies more on camerawork than venturing beyond its stagelike sets. Lloyd Webber's first project with lyricist Tim Rice was originally written in 1968 as a school cantata; accordingly, this film uses a framing sequence of a school recital, with an audience of clapping, singing kids and members of the faculty playing the roles. The Old Testament tale of Joseph and his coat of many colours gets a splashy, vigorous treatment with an energetic cast, Las Vegas-style glitz and catchy, eclectic songs, including "Any Dream Will Do", "Close Every Door", the peppy "Go, Go, Go Joseph" and various bits of country, calypso and Elvis. Osmond is perfect in the title role, with a strong voice and winning persona, while London stage veteran Maria Friedman performs well in the central role of the narrator. Richard Attenborough appears (and sings a little) as Jacob, and Joan Collins makes a brief, non-singing cameo. Joseph certainly isn't revolutionary musical theatre, but if you view it as a kids' show, it's a silly good time (though there are poignant moments too). Parents should note, however, that this production might warrant a little discretion due to one suggestive scene and some risqu&ecute; costumes. --David Horiuchi, Amazon.com --This text refers to the DVD edition. Sponsored Products Related To This Item (What's this?)