Who directed the 2011 film entitled 'W.E.', based on the romance between Edward VIII and Wallis Simpson?

W.E. (2011) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC The affair between King Edward VIII and American divorcée Wallis Simpson, and a contemporary romance between a married woman and a Russian security guard. Director: a list of 22 titles created 07 Jan 2012 a list of 30 titles created 17 Jan 2012 a list of 41 titles created 27 Jan 2012 a list of 44 titles created 19 Nov 2012 a list of 38 titles created 06 May 2013 Search for " W.E. " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for     1     Oscar. Another    4 wins & 4 nominations. See more awards  » Videos Edit Storyline In 1998, an auction of the estate of the Duke and Duchess of Windsor causes great excitement. For one woman, Wally Winthrop, it has much more meaning. Wally becomes obsessed by their historic love story. As she learns more about the sacrifices involved, Wally gains her own courage to find happiness. Written by Anonymous Rated R for some domestic violence, nudity and language | See all certifications  » Parents Guide: 20 January 2012 (UK) See more  » Also Known As: El romance del siglo See more  » Filming Locations: $47,074        (USA) (3 February 2012) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia The song "Masterpiece", which won the Golden Globe for Best Original Song, was deemed ineligible for the Academy Awards because it appeared only as the second piece of music during the credits. See more » Goofs In the newsreel scene from 1936 showing the funeral procession of Edward's father the King, the voiceover announcer says that "King George the Third has died and the nation mourns". It should of course have been King George the Fifth. See more » Quotes Sound Created and Performed by Mark Ayres © 1996 Silva Screen Records Ltd. (United Kingdom) – See all my reviews Having finally opened in the UK, I've now had the opportunity to watch 'W.E.', having followed its coverage to this point with interest. I can't, in all honestly, say that this is a good movie. I'll back the common positives and reiterate that it looks amazing and Andrea Riseborough is wonderful in it. The score, while lovely, is over- powering at times - Madonna is obviously terrified of silence! I went with the movie quite happily for the first hour. The Wallis and Edward scenes are effective (I thought the dizzying/choppy camera work worked really well contrasting with the vintage images) and reminded me quite a bit of Stephen Fry's movie "Bright Young Things". But they had absolutely zero dramatic tension. Largely, this was due to the fact that they weren't chronological, but also it was because (to my horror) they almost seemed there to serve the modern day story, rather than vice versa. And as for those modern day parts ... well ... Firstly, I'll say that I didn't think the concept was bad and it had potential. However, they needed to be trimmed by about three quarters. Christ, did they ever go on. The dialogue was serviceable, at best, and toe-curling at worst. The character of Wally was about as engaging as a paper clip and that was largely due to Abby Cornish's lifeless performance. Honestly, I wanted to scream at the screen, "Stop whispering all the time and TALK, woman!" That said, if the movie had only cut to these scenes every so often and used them as well-timed interjections, rather than as a story worthy of screen time in their own right, it would have been more bearable. The film really lost me in the second hour when I realised it had used up all its party tricks and it was obvious where it was going. (And, no, I don't mean the Wallis/Edward story arch, but how it was going to contrast the two tales, and what the oh-so-obvious climax was going to be.) By the end, I couldn't wait for it to finish. There are some lovely scene


What was the middle name of the character 'Geraldine Granger' from the t.v. series 'Vicar of Dibley'?

The Vicar of Dibley (Series) - TV Tropes The Vicar of Dibley You need to login to do this. Get Known if you don't have an account Share Series / The Vicar of Dibley × Timeline Reverend Geraldine Granger A British Sitcom , starring Dawn French as Geraldine Granger . Following the Ordination of Women into the Church of England, Geraldine replaces the old archetypal vicar in the sleepy and quirky country village of Dibley. The village has to get used to the laid back "babe with a bob cut and a magnificent bosom " being their new vicar, while Geraldine herself has to cope with a village full of lunatics and inbreds, as well as the corrupt machinations of councillor David Horton . Hilarity , as they say, ensues. The show ran from 1994 to 2007. It began with two regular series, with two specials in between. The next series was four season-themed episodes. After three years off the air, the show did two more Christmas specials in 2004 and 05, then a two-part Grand Finale . The cast has also done numerous Comedy Relief sketches since the show's beginning (usually running from ten to fifteen minutes), with the latest released in March 2015. Came third in Britain's Best Sitcom . This series provides examples of: Abhorrent Admirer : On occasion, Owen towards the Vicar. Adorkable : Hugo Horton. All Women Are Lustful : Geraldine, who salivates at every attractive man she comes across; Letitia, who is described as a "nymphomaniac lurking in the hedgerows", and finally Alice, who cannot keep her hands off of Hugo once the two of them finally get together. Away in a Manger : During a Christmas Episode , Alice gives birth on Christmas Eve in the middle of the village nativity play. Baa Bomb : A Noodle Incident about a sheep exploding. Belligerent Sexual Tension : Geraldine and David through much of the series, though it's decidedly one-sided. David was so used to arguing with people that he misinterpreted Geraldine's resistance to him as genuine affection. She does care about him in a weird way, just not in that way . Bestiality Is Depraved : Owen, who seems unashamed of it. Jim: [on the topic of his radio show, "The Moral Maze] Is sex with poodles always wrong? Geraldine: And have you found someone to argue both sides of that issue? Owen: He certainly has! Big Beautiful Woman : The village certainly seems to think Geraldine is, with constant references to her "lovely arse." Big Damn Kiss : Between Alice and Hugo, which lasts for over four hours. Big Eater : While Dawn French is certainly not skinny, the degree with which she is occasionally shown to binge on chocolate (and occasionally other foodstuffs, such as icecream) would kill an entire team of sumo wrestlers. An entire human-sized freezer of Haagen-Daas in one sitting is beyond the appetites of most people, but not Geraldine. And the binge to top them all: the Christmas lunches. Four of them. All Christmas dinner sized. Big "NO!" : Geraldine uses the "Short answer: No. Long answer: NOOOOOOOOOOOOOO." version long before Yahtzee and Strong Bad did. Boggles the Mind : Geraldine wants to go to bed with Simon, but they keep getting interrupted by everyone. David brings along a scrabble set, and Geraldine manages to spell out "leave you remorseless bastards" on the board. Nobody gets it. Bookends : The first episode, "Arrival", and the final episode/special, "The Vicar In White", are the only episodes where Alice gets the joke Geraldine tells her at the end of every episode. Book Safe : Geraldine has a hollowed-out Bible to hide her chocolate bars in. The human-sized puddle comes back to haunt Geraldine in the penultimate episode, after she specifically insists to Alice that she'll never fall for it again. Alice initially wants a wedding dress with all the different Doctors on it. By the time of Geraldine's wedding, Alice is the maid of honor dressed as David Tennant's incarnation of the Doctor, complete with Dalek bridesmaids. In "The Christmas Lunch Incident", one-shot character Tristran Campbell, whom Geraldine has a crush on, comes back to ask her to marry him. She mistakes this as


Who composed the oratorio 'Belshazzar's Feast'?

TSO - Belshazzar’s Feast - Roy Thomson Hall TSO - Belshazzar’s Feast Toronto Mendelssohn Choir & Huddersfield Choral Society Hindemith: Concert Music for Brass and Strings Berg: Violin Concerto Walton: Belshazzar’s Feast Sir William Walton’s spectacular biblical oratorio—tracing the liberation of the Hebrew slaves from captivity in Babylon and powered by a 200-voice mass choir—is the climax of a program conducted by TSO Conductor Laureate Sir Andrew Davis that includes the eloquent violin concerto that Alban Berg composed in tribute to a young woman who had died at eighteen.


By what name is entertainer Graham Walker better known?

Graham Norton Net Worth 2017, Biography, Wiki 2016 - Celebrity Net Worth Celebrity Net Worth Home / Celebrity Net Worth / Comedians / Graham Norton Net Worth Graham Norton Net Worth How rich is Graham Norton? Graham Norton net worth: 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) Profession: More net worths Graham Norton Net Worth, Biography, Wiki 2016 Graham William Walker, better known by his stage name Graham Norton, is a famous Irish comedian, actor, commentator, TV presenter and writer-columnist who has a net worth of $30 million. He was born on April 4, 1963 in Clondalkin, a suburb of Dublin, Ireland, but he was raised in Bandon. Today Norton is one of the most recognised faces on British TV, having begun in show business 1992. Graham Norton is also known as a great businessman: in 1998 he established a production company “So Television” with Graham Stuart. This company still produces Norton’s chat shows, such as the famous “So Graham Norton” and “The Graham Norton Show”. When Norton decided to sell this company in 2012, he received about $28 million. Graham Norton Net Worth $30 Million Although this amount of money composes a huge part of Graham’s net worth, he also earns millions of dollars thanks to his acting and writings; today Norton’s income reaches $5 million per year. Some portion of his net worth was received in 2007, when Graham Norton with Claudia Winkelman hosted the first annual Eurovision Dance Contest. Later he hosted the 2008 contest in Glasgow too. Since 2009, Graham Norton has  been known by people in the United Kingdom as a BBC commentator of the famous Eurovision Song Contest . Graham Norton has been successful not only as a Eurovision commentator and businessman, but also as an actor. The first time he appeared on screen was in 1996 as Father Noel Furlong in the movie “Father Ted”. Later Graham played Mr. Puckov in “Another Gay Movie”, voiced plants on BBC in “Rex the Hunt” and even had the opportunity to play himself in a TV show called “Absolutely Fabulous: Gay”. He has also been the host of a myriad number of TV shows, and Graham’s voice has been heard on the BBC radio station “BBC Radio 2” since October 2, 2010, when he took over from Jonathan Ross. Graham Norton has written 4 books: the first was called “London before the Blitz, 1906-40: from the coming of the motor-car to the outbreak of war” and the last one was called simply and shortly: “So me”. During his career this famous actor and writer has received some awards, the first in 1999 as the “Gay Entertainer of the Year”. He has since received the same award 5 times, plus the BAFTA Television Award for Best Entertainment Performance for his TV shows “So Graham Norton” and “The Graham Norton shows”, the last one being in 2012. Graham Norton is usually seen driving his Lexus hybrid RX 450h. The car was stolen from him a few years ago, but the owner was able to find it in Wandsworth, West London thanks to English police and to the unique vehicle recovery device which was fitted to it. When Graham doesn’t drive his car and has some free time, he spends it with his two dogs – a terrier cross named Madge (it was named after famous singer Madonna) and labradoodle Madge. Both of his dogs Norton adopted from the UK charity called “Dogs Trust”. More about Graham Norton:


Which 18th century British novelist, also served as London's chief magistrate, helped found the Bow Street Runners in 1749?

Police: History - Dictionary definition of Police: History | Encyclopedia.com: FREE online dictionary Police: History Encyclopedia of Crime and Justice COPYRIGHT 2002 The Gale Group Inc. POLICE: HISTORY Throughout the history of civilization, societies have sought protection for their members and possessions. In early civilizations, members of one's family provided this protection. Richard Lundman has suggested that the development of formal policing resulted from a process of three developmental stages. The first stage involves informal policing, where all members of a society share equally in the responsibility for providing protection and keeping order. The second stage, transitional policing, occurs when police functions are informally assigned to particular members of the society. This stage serves as a transition into formal policing, where specific members of the community assume formal responsibility for protection and social control. Lundman suggests that the history of police involved a shift from informal to formal policing. Indeed, as societies have evolved from mechanical (members share similar beliefs and values but meet their basic needs independently) to organic (members are dependent upon one another as a result of specialization) societies, social control became more complex. Whereas there was little need for formal, specialized policing in mechanical societies, organic societies require more specialization to ensure public order. Over time, organic societies developed into states and governments. A state is defined as "a political creation that has the recognized authority to use and maintain a monopoly on the use of force within a clearly defined jurisdiction," while a government is a "political institution of the state that uses organization, bureaucracy, and formality to regulate social interactions" (Gaines et al., p. 1). The origins of formal policing began with the organization of societies into states and governments. The form of government heavily influences the structure of police organizations. As Lang-worthy and Travis have argued, "since all police systems rely on state authority, the source of state power ultimately represents the basis of police authority as well" (p. 42). Different forms of government have established different types of police forces. Shelley suggests that there are four different models of policing (i.e., communist, Anglo-Saxon, continental, and colonial) that differ based on their sources of legitimacy, organizational structure, and police function. The present author suggests that the communist model of policing obtains legitimacy through the communist political party, is organized as a centralized, armed militarized force, and performs the functions of crime control and enforcement of state ideology. The continental and colonial models have similar organizational structures and functions as the communist model, however the continental model obtains its legitimacy through the central government while the colonial model establishes legitimacy through the colonial authority. In comparison, the Anglo-Saxon model obtains legitimacy through local governments and is based in law. This model is organized as a decentralized force that is armed in some countries ( United States ) and not in others   ( England ). Finally, police functions in this model include crime control, order maintenance, and welfare and administrative responsibilities. In this entry, a historical description of the Anglo-Saxon model of policing is presented. The changes in the mission, strategies, and organizational structures of policing through different time periods are examined. A particular emphasis is placed on the historical roots of policing in England and their influence on modern policing in America. This entry will also detail the changes of American police forces since their establishment in the 1800s as organizations of social control. Current debate about recent changes in the mission, strategies, and organizational structures of police will be described and the future of police organizati


Which city hosted the 2011 Labour Party Conference?

ACC Liverpool takes centre stage for the official welcome of Labour Party Conference 2011 - 2011 | ACC Liverpool ACC Liverpool takes centre stage for the official welcome of Labour Party Conference 2011 Latest News ACC Liverpool takes centre stage for the official welcome of Labour Party Conference 2011 26 September 2011 Labour Party leader Ed Miliband was officially welcomed to ACC Liverpool by Chief Executive Bob Prattey as some 11,000 delegates descended on the city for the party's annual conference - the biggest ever event to take place at the river-side venue. The five day political conference, which has been in the planning for 20 months, represents the largest ever event to be held at ACC Liverpool, comprising BT Convention Centre and Echo Arena. Over 1,200 staff will be in place to ensure the smooth running of the event, which will bring an economic benefit to the city of £15m and brings ACC Liverpool's total contribution to the city economy to £500m since it opened in 2008. Some 2,000 national and international press and media will attend, with broadcasts from the BBC'S The Andrew Marr Show, Daily Politics Show and Breakfast News as well as coverage from ITN and Sky News transmitted live from ACC Liverpool. The Labour Party Conference represents one of the tightest security operations in the North West and has been rigorously planned between ACC Liverpool and city organisations including Merseyside Police, Liverpool Convention Bureau and Liverpool City Council. Maximum security procedures are in place throughout the week facilitated by the venue's ease of lockdown, effectively creating a secure campus site. The venue will be used to its full scope for the conference and its associated activities: keynote speeches by Ed Milliband and Harriet Harman will take place in the Echo Arena while breakouts and exhibitions will be held in the adjoining BT Convention Centre.  Hall 1C will become a showcase for Young British Talent hosted by Eddie Izzard while another 500 fringe events will be hosted throughout the venue, in a marquee village adjacent and at various locations across the city. ACC Liverpool Chief Executive Prattey said: "Labour Party Annual Conference is widely recognised as being one of the most high profile events in the UK and we are delighted to be host venue and the central focus of the Labour Party's activity. "This is the largest scale event we have staged and we are very much looking forward to seeing the rigorous planning and logistics bear fruit when Ed Miliband takes centre stage tomorrow (Tuesday) for his keynote address." ACC Liverpool Chairman David McDonnell also commented: "The decision of Labour Party to bring their annual conference to Liverpool demonstrates that our venue and city can host events of national and international significance on a huge scale. This is down to the fact that organisations in both the private and public sector are able to work together towards a common aim. "Praise must be given also to the people of the city for consistently laying on such a fantastic warm Liverpool welcome to conference-goers year after year after year." Share This Follow Us ACC Liverpool @ACCLiverpool "We can’t wait to welcome The @ClothesShow #BritishStyleCollective to our city on 7-9 July 2017! liverpoolecho.co.uk/whats-on/whats… "


Which American President made the first telephone call to the Moon?

Promote Your Page Too Hello Neil and Buzz, I am talking to you by telephone from the Oval Room at the White House, and this certainly has to be the most historic telephone call ever made from the White House. I just can't tell you how proud we all are of what you have done. For every American this has to be the proudest day of our lives, and for people all over the world I am sure that they, too, join with Americans in recognizing what an immense feat this is. Because of what you have done the heavens have become a part of man's world, and as you talk to us from the Sea of Tranquility, it inspires us to redouble our efforts to bring peace and tranquility to earth. For one priceless moment in the whole history of man all the people on this earth are truly one--one in their pride in what you have done and one in our prayers that you will return safely to earth. ASTRONAUT ARMSTRONG. Thank you, Mr. President. It is a great honor and privilege for us to be here representing not only the United States, but men of peaceable nations, men with an interest and a curiosity, and men with a vision for the future. It is an honor for us to be able to participate here today. THE PRESIDENT. Thank you very much, and I look forward, all of us look forward, to seeing you on the Hornet on Thursday. ASTRONAUT ARMSTRONG. Thank you. We look forward to that very much, sir. Note: The President spoke at 11:49 p.m. in the Oval Room at the White House with Apollo 11 astronauts Neil A. Armstrong and Col. Edwin E. (Buzz) Aldrin, Jr., at Tranquility Base on the moon. On July 21, 1969, the White House Press Office released the text of the news briefing of Col. Frank Borman, Press Secretary Ronald L. Ziegler, and others concerning the Apollo 11 mission. Citation: Richard Nixon: "Telephone Conversation With the Apollo 11 Astronauts on the Moon," July 20, 1969. Online by Gerhard Peters and John T. Woolley, The American Presidency Project. http://www.presidency.ucsb.edu/ws/?pid=2133.


Which of Henry VIII's wives is said to haunt Hampton Court?

Henry VIII and his Six Ghosts | History in the (Re)Making History in the (Re)Making I’m looking for… Search for: Please be aware all commenting has been disabled until I am in a position to moderate them full time again. Thanks :) Top Posts & Pages / Article , Tudor / 7 comments It’s almost Halloween! Therefore break out the ghost stories! Yay! The final episode of ‘The Tudors‘ showed Henry confronted by the ghosts of his first three wives. If legend is to be believed, he shares a haunting ground with Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour and Catherine Howard. Given that Henry VIII and his six wives are still immensely popular centuries after their deaths, it is hardly surprising that people still claim to have seen them, haunting various palaces and castles. Ghosts are thought to remain in places of importance, especially if a person died in particularly emotional, violent or neglectful circumstances which accounts for most of Henry VIII’s wives. It is something of a coincidence that Anne of Cleves, who lived a relatively peaceful, drama free life (divorce notwithstanding) and who died of natural causes at old age is apparently resting in peace with no ghostly sightings of her ever reported. Of all the residences, Hampton Court Palace supposedly houses the most restless royals with apparent sightings of Henry VIII, Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour and Catherine Howard (not in the same room I might add). Most of the ghosts apparently move around together with Henry and Anne Boleyn appearing at Windsor, while yet another Anne Boleyn stalks a ‘repentant’ Jane Seymour at the latter’s home of Marwell Hall. Catherine of Aragon Catherine’s spirit apparently occupies only the one location, despite her attachment to her husband, even after their separation. Henry VIII’s first wife, Catherine of Aragon, died on 7th January 1536 at Kimbolton Castle. She had been living there since 1535, the second home she had been banished to for refusing to grant her husband a divorce. At the time there were rumours that she had been poisoned by Anne Boleyn or Henry VIII or both. While her body was being prepared for burial her heart was found to be discoloured with a black growth upon it (modern experts believe that this was probably cancer). Although she was buried at Peterborough Cathedral, Catherine’s ghost haunts the place of her confinement and death; Kimbolton. While there, Catherine limited herself largely to one chamber which is where her ghost has supposedly been seen, though it has also been sighted walking along the inner gallery. The castle is also thought to be haunted by the ghost of a child who died after falling from the battlements. Anne Boleyn Anne Boleyn is probably one of the most popular of Henry’s queens. Perhaps, unsurprisingly, this is why she has been sighted in so many places. Henry’s second wife, Anne Boleyn, held his interest as his mistress for six years but had just a brief reign as Queen. Henry had her executed on charges of adultery, incest and high treason at the Tower of London. On the morning of 19th May 1536 Anne was beheaded by a French executioner using a sword. Perhaps as the result of the violent manner of her or because it is widely thought she was innocent Anne’s ghost supposedly haunts a number of locations, more than any other Tudor ghost. The Tower of London: A ghostly Anne has been seen wandering in the tower grounds always headless, though occasionally with her head under her arm. Hever Castle: Anne’s ghost is thought to return to her childhood home, especially around Christmas time, where she wanders the castle and sings melancholy songs. Most commonly she supposedly appears on Christmas Eve crossing the castle’s bridge over the River Eden near to where Henry VIII first courted her. Blickling Hall: Blickling belonged to Anne’s father Thomas Boleyn and may have been Anne’s birthplace. In rather dramatic fashion, a headless Anne apparently arrives at the Hall on the anniversary of her death in a carriage drawn by a headless coachman. Thomas Boleyn is also thought to haunt Blickling. Hampton Court Palace: Wearing a blu


In which English town or city is Her Majesty's Prison 'Cookham Wood'.

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In American Football what name is given to a very long forward pass made in desperation with only a small chance of success, especially at or near the end of a half?

Idiom: “To throw a Hail Mary” | Just English Idiom: “To throw a Hail Mary” Here’s one of those phrases for you. Used not only in its original field. 😉 A Hail Mary pass or Hail Mary route in American football refers to any very long forward pass made in desperation with only a small chance of success, especially at or near the end of a half. What Oxford doctionary has to say about it? Hail Mary: 1a prayer to the Virgin Mary used chiefly by Roman Catholics, beginning with part of Luke 1:28. Also called Ave Maria . 2 [usually as modifier]US (in American football) a long, typically unsuccessful pass made in an attempt to score late in the game. a plan or project with little chance of success. There is no play riskier in football than making a last second, desperation pass play to the end zone.  The game clock is running out, the opposing team’s defensive coordinator knows the play is coming, and the defense is set up and ready to foil the attempt. Hail Mary passes stimulate the minds and hearts of spectators, sports announcers and teammates.  After all, that last second chance to claim success offers something needed in a time of helplessness — hope. Now I’ll use the Show, don’t tell principle: 3-2-1,


The Otago Stadium is staged some of the 2011 Rugby World Cup matches, in which city can it be found?

England and Pumas prepare for Dunedin 'greenhouse' England and Pumas prepare for Dunedin 'greenhouse' STUART CONDIE - AP Sports Writer Share View photos Ground staff make the final preparations to the Otago Stadium in Dunedin, New Zealand, Thursday, Sept. 8, 2011. The newly built Otago Stadium will host the Rugby World Cup Pool B match between England and Argentina on Sept. 10. (AP Photo/Natacha Pisarenko) More DUNEDIN, New Zealand (AP) — With its glass roof, clear walls and close stands, Dunedin's Otago Stadium will provide England and Argentina with a unique experience when they play their first World Cup match on Saturday. Billed as the most southerly professional rugby stadium in the world, the brand new Otago Stadium looks like a traditional four-sided ground except that it is completely enclosed in clear plastic — protecting fans, players and the artificially strengthened turf from even the most foul weather conditions. Both sides trained at the 30,000-seat venue on the eve of the match, with some players likening the environment to a giant greenhouse. And that enclosed space should mean the relatively modest crowd sounds much bigger. "I think from what you hear from the previous games, it will be very noisy," England team manager Martin Johnson said. "When there's a crowd in there, the sound reverberates around. We've spoken about that and communication on the field. "I think it is a fantastic stadium. It's a very personal stadium, a great size and the surface is pretty good. It's a different feel at night. With the lights on and the crowd, I think it will be a great venue." Most of the England side have experience of playing under the retractable roof at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium, but that venue is far bigger and the turf spends most of its lifetime exposed to nature. "It's the first time I've played indoors with a clear roof but the pitch is the same size — that's all that matters," England captain Mike Tindall said. "It's great. The pitch is outstanding and you can see how people say it's going to be loud and noisy. It's very close around the pitch with the stands. The seating is right on top." Nestled close to Otago University and overlooking the city harbor, the stadium reportedly cost almost NZ$200 million ($165 million) and replaced the historic Carisbrook "House of Pain" as the home of Super rugby side the Otago Highlanders. Flyhalf Jonny Wilkinson has said the condensation and still air inside the stadium will give him something extra to worry about when it comes time to line up his kicks in England's three Pool B matches in Dunedin. But Tindall said the low-slung lighting won't present any problem to fullbacks trying to track a high ball. "Because they're all the way around, it'll go above and it'll go below," Tindall said. "It'll only be for that split moment." Although Tindall said he always savored the buildup to a match, he said the unique environment added to his excitement. "I love the day before, especially in the evening," Tindall said. "The longer I wait, the apprehension and the excitement just builds in me. I'm running around like a schoolboy toward the end of the day. "Even the night before, I never want to go to bed because I just like thinking about things. I'm waiting for Santa to come." Reblog


With which 17th century plot was Francis Tresham associated?

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The Declaration of Independence is depicted on the reverse side of which United States banknote?

United States of America 2 Dollars 1953 - North American Currency Bank Notes, Paper Money, World Currency, Bills, Banknotes, Banknote, Bank-Notes, Coins & Currency. Currency Collector. Pictures of Money, Photos of Bank Notes, US Currency Images. United States of America 2 Dollars     1953 Item Code: US-380 Obverse: Thomas Jefferson (April 13, 1743  July 4, 1826),     the third President (1801-1809) of the United States of America, the principal author of the United States     Declaration of Independence. Reverse: Monticello - Thomas Jefferson's neoclassical estate in Charlottesville,     Virginia (near Washington, District of Columbia).     Jefferson Levy lions on the either side of the entrance were removed by     the Thomas Jefferson Foundation in 1923 when they were purchasing the home. Signatures: Kathryn     O'Hay Granahan (Treasurer of the United States); Clarence     Douglas Dillon (Secretary of the Treasury).       This     picture is for reference only. It may not be exactly the     same image as the one for sale in the pricelist or this may be a gallery item (not for sale).   Original     Size: 156 x 66 mm   Texts: United States Note; The United States of America; This     Note is a Legal Tender at its face value for all debts public and private; Washington, D.C.; The United States     of America will pay to the bearer on demand Two Dollars.   Remark: This banknote design has circulated     between 1929 and August of 1966.


Which brewery, established in Manchester in 1863 makes 'Owd Oak' Mild?

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Who composed the oratorio 'Judas Maccabeus'?

Judas Maccabaeus, oratorio, HWV 63 | Details | AllMusic Judas Maccabaeus, oratorio, HWV 63 Share this page google+ Description               by Brian Robins During Handel 's lifetime, Judas Maccabaeus was one of the most popular of all his oratorios. Following its hugely successful first performance at London's Covent Garden theater on April 1, 1747, the work was subsequently revived during Handel 's oratorio seasons every year until his death in 1759, with the single exception of 1749. Yet the oratorio has its genesis in one of the bleaker periods of Handel 's life. In 1745 he was forced to abandon his Covent Garden season for lack of support, and he was also in ill-health. Notwithstanding, Judas Maccabaeus was begun in the fall of that year. The work was temporarily laid aside in favor of The Occasional Oratorio, quickly composed and drawing heavily from preexisting material, as Handel 's loyalist contribution to the fight to put down the serious Jacobite revolution launched by the Stuarts. Only after the threat of the rebellion's success was lifted following the bloodily conclusive battle of Culloden in April 1746 did Handel again take up the score, completing it on August 11. With its warlike story of the triumph of a Jewish hero over invading forces, Judas Maccabaeus formed the ideal victory celebration, and was overtly planned as such by Handel and his librettist, the Rev. Thomas Morrell. Indeed the latter designed his book as "a compliment to the Duke of Cumberland upon his returning victorious from Scotland." Its main source is the first book of Maccabees, which appears in the Apocrypha. The oratorio falls into three acts, the first of which opens after one of Handel 's finest overtures, with the mourning of the Israelites lamenting the death of Mattathias, the father of Judas Maccabaeus and the leader of Jewish resistance to the invading Syrians. This somber opening sequence includes one of Handel 's most famous arias, "Pious orgies," with its mournful tones underpinned by dark bassoons. The Israelites are galvanized by Judas, and the remainder of the oratorio is dominated by a militaristic triumphalism illustrated through some of Handel 's grandest and most stirring choruses, among which "Sound an alarm" (Act Two) and "Sing unto God" (Act Three) are notable examples. At the end of the oratorio the exploits of Judas and his forces ensure a peace guaranteed by Roman power, a moment celebrated in one of the oratorio's few moments of repose in "O lovely peace," the lovely pastoral aria sung by the Israelite Woman. The famous number "See the conqu'ring Hero" is often associated with Judas, but was in fact originally composed for the oratorio's close relative, Joshua (1747); it was only later added to the present work. In keeping with the mood and scale of the work, Handel 's lavish scoring includes trumpets, horns, and timpani in addition to the flutes, oboes, and the usual complement of strings. There are solo parts for soprano, mezzo-soprano, alto, tenor, and two basses in addition to the usual four-part chorus. Judas Maccabaeus is one of the few oratorios to have remained popular from Handel 's day through to the twenty-first century. A singular hit with the Jewish population of London at the time, it remains a celebration of the Feast of Hanukkah, which commemorates the events it depicts. Parts/Movements From this dread scene these, adverse pow'rs For Sion lamentation make Not vain is all this storm of grief Pious orgies, pious airs, decent sorrow Oh Father, whose almighty pow'r I feel the Deity within Arm, ye brave! Call forth thy pow'rs, my soul To Heav'ns Almighty King we kneel Oh liberty, thou choicest treasure Come, ever smiling liberty Oh Judas, may these noble views 'Tis liberty, dear liberty alone, Come, ever smiling liberty Lead on! Judah disdains the galling load of hostile chains So will'd my father now at rest Disdainful of danger, we'll rush on the foe, Semichorus Ambition! If e'er honour was thine aim No unhallow'd desire our breasts shall inspire Oh Judas, may thy just pursuits May b


Which company's logo was an open eye with the motto 'We Never Sleep'?

Essay; 'We Never Sleep' - The New York Times The New York Times The Opinion Pages |Essay; 'We Never Sleep' Search Continue reading the main story When Allan Pinkerton, Lincoln's bumbling Secret Service chief, set up a private detective agency after the Civil War, he adopted as his logo an open eye and the slogan ''We Never Sleep.'' That spawned the phrase ''private eye.'' Today the eyes have it. Privacy has fled. The latest intrusion is the ''black box,'' the Sensing and Diagnostic Module that G.M. has been secretly slipping into six million cars in the past decade. You can call your new model a Cadillac or a Camaro, but what you're driving is the 1999 G.M. ''Snitch.'' Next year you will have the chance to buy an S.U.V. called the Ford ''Big Brother,'' or the Volkswagen ''Bugged Bug.'' Well-intended to research the causes of crashes and thereby improve auto safety, the hidden spying device records what you may have been doing wrong before a collision -- which could have an impact on insurance or criminal liability. I don't want a car that rats on me. Down that slippery slope of secret surveillance is a car that constantly records my speed, or sneakily tapes my private profanity at the guy who cuts in front of me, or reports me to the F.C.C. for failure to install a cell phone. At the very least, I demand a commercial Miranda warning, as airline pilots have. Secret surveillance is but one manifestation of a larger abomination: hypercommunication. Detroit's lust for contact is matched by Wall Street, coming at it from the other end: the exchanges will soon make it possible for customers to make trades at any hour of the day or night. The brokers' motto is the Pinkertonian ''We Never Sleep.'' Advertisement Continue reading the main story The round-the-clock trading -- profit-taking pillow talk -- will be explained as a necessary adjustment to international market efficiency, not to mention meeting the competition of the Internet. All that investment for insomniacs time-zones me out. Like the spy box in your car and the pager on your hip, all-securities-all-the-time is a manifestation of the headlong rush into the abyss of universal contact. What's so hot about being totally reachable? Where is it written, Thou Shalt Never Be Out of Touch? Doesn't anybody long to be alone anymore? One of these days I'd like to turn on a TV set at an odd hour and see a test pattern. An entire TV generation has never experienced the peaceful patience of a test pattern. Or a message from station management saying simply, ''We're resting.'' Please verify you're not a robot by clicking the box. Invalid email address. Please re-enter. You must select a newsletter to subscribe to. Sign Up Privacy Policy Hypercommunication is a throwback to the treadmill and we are its new oxen. Too many of us, getting and spending, have bought the notion that solitary contemplation is anti-social. A century ago, when William Jennings Bryan made 16 campaign speeches in a day, an opponent asked, ''When does he think?'' I was offered use of one of the first pagers. At the 1972 Moscow summit, President Nixon wanted immediate access to his traveling staff. When I objected to this electronic leash, Bob Haldeman said privacy was no excuse, so I told him that the sudden beep at belt-level brought on a urinary urgency; he said, ''Oh, you have a medical excuse,'' and I alone am escaped to tell thee. The desperately in-touch deride as Luddite any reverence for working hours. They insist their own round-the-clock reachability is reversible: ''We can always turn off the pager, or the cell phone on safari, or the all-night brokerage; we can disable the car bug.'' They delude themselves. Once hooked up, they are hooked forever. Why? Because once a person sinks into a permanently reachable state, all fellow-reachables resent any turning-off. Colleagues consider it aggressive rejection; global bosses call it malingering; spouses label it temporary desertion. When you are out of pocket, the world is out of sorts. Thus conscience -- that sense of letting down the always-on side -- ma


Which book of the Bible tells of the parting of the Red Sea?

Exodus 14 NKJV - The Red Sea Crossing - Now the LORD - Bible Gateway Exodus 14New King James Version (NKJV) The Red Sea Crossing 14 Now the Lord spoke to Moses, saying: 2 “Speak to the children of Israel, that they turn and camp before Pi Hahiroth, between Migdol and the sea, opposite Baal Zephon; you shall camp before it by the sea. 3 For Pharaoh will say of the children of Israel, ‘They are bewildered by the land; the wilderness has closed them in.’ 4 Then I will harden Pharaoh’s heart, so that he will pursue them; and I will gain honor over Pharaoh and over all his army, that the Egyptians may know that I am the Lord.” And they did so. 5 Now it was told the king of Egypt that the people had fled, and the heart of Pharaoh and his servants was turned against the people; and they said, “Why have we done this, that we have let Israel go from serving us?” 6 So he made ready his chariot and took his people with him. 7 Also, he took six hundred choice chariots, and all the chariots of Egypt with captains over every one of them. 8 And the Lord hardened the heart of Pharaoh king of Egypt, and he pursued the children of Israel; and the children of Israel went out with boldness. 9 So the Egyptians pursued them, all the horses and chariots of Pharaoh, his horsemen and his army, and overtook them camping by the sea beside Pi Hahiroth, before Baal Zephon. 10 And when Pharaoh drew near, the children of Israel lifted their eyes, and behold, the Egyptians marched after them. So they were very afraid, and the children of Israel cried out to the Lord. 11 Then they said to Moses, “Because there were no graves in Egypt, have you taken us away to die in the wilderness? Why have you so dealt with us, to bring us up out of Egypt? 12 Is this not the word that we told you in Egypt, saying, ‘Let us alone that we may serve the Egyptians’? For it would have been better for us to serve the Egyptians than that we should die in the wilderness.” 13 And Moses said to the people, “Do not be afraid. Stand still, and see the salvation of the Lord, which He will accomplish for you today. For the Egyptians whom you see today, you shall see again no more forever. 14 The Lord will fight for you, and you shall hold your peace.” 15 And the Lord said to Moses, “Why do you cry to Me? Tell the children of Israel to go forward. 16 But lift up your rod, and stretch out your hand over the sea and divide it. And the children of Israel shall go on dry ground through the midst of the sea. 17 And I indeed will harden the hearts of the Egyptians, and they shall follow them. So I will gain honor over Pharaoh and over all his army, his chariots, and his horsemen. 18 Then the Egyptians shall know that I am the Lord, when I have gained honor for Myself over Pharaoh, his chariots, and his horsemen.” 19 And the Angel of God, who went before the camp of Israel, moved and went behind them; and the pillar of cloud went from before them and stood behind them. 20 So it came between the camp of the Egyptians and the camp of Israel. Thus it was a cloud and darkness to the one, and it gave light by night to the other, so that the one did not come near the other all that night. 21 Then Moses stretched out his hand over the sea; and the Lord caused the sea to go back by a strong east wind all that night, and made the sea into dry land, and the waters were divided. 22 So the children of Israel went into the midst of the sea on the dry ground, and the waters were a wall to them on their right hand and on their left. 23 And the Egyptians pursued and went after them into the midst of the sea, all Pharaoh’s horses, his chariots, and his horsemen. 24 Now it came to pass, in the morning watch, that the Lord looked down upon the army of the Egyptians through the pillar of fire and cloud, and He troubled the army of the Egyptians. 25 And He took off[ a ] their chariot wheels, so that they drove them with difficulty; and the Egyptians said, “Let us flee from the face of Israel, for the Lord fights for them against the Egyptians.” 26 Then the Lord said to Moses, “Stretch out your hand over the sea


The character 'James Bond' was created by Ian Fleming, but who wrote the book 'License Renewed' featuring 'James Bond'?

Amazon.com: Customer Reviews: License Renewed (James Bond) License Renewed (James Bond) 3.7 out of 5 stars 51 Format: Mass Market Paperback| Change Your rating( Clear )Rate this item One person found this helpful 5.0 out of 5 starsThe first book in the best post-Fleming Bond series. ByCharles B.on March 29, 2015 Five stars is not to indicate that it is nearly as good as Fleming's work. But if the category is only post-Fleming Bond novels, this is the place to start. The first book in the best post-Fleming Bond series. Solid action. Bond's inner commentary clearly tries to mimic Fleming's work, and somehow it comes closer to succeeding than any of the work by other post-Fleming Bond writers. Bond gets roughed up, and there is no overindulgence of silly gadgets. Gardner does Bond very well, and this is one of his better ones. 6 people found this helpful 3.0 out of 5 starsStarts strong, story runs long ByApril E.on November 8, 2012 This was a good, but not great, book. Having read all of Ian Fleming's 007 books and having high expectations I was pleasantly surprised on picking up "License Renewed." I could not put the book down for the first 100 pages or so, sneaking away & making time to read more. Around page 150 or so, the suspense started to die on me and I found myself just wanting to get to the end so I could start another story. It was a little too formulaic, even for a Bond novel. The writing itself was good but not as tight as I'd come to expect with Fleming's writing style. This was a positive in the beginning while the stage was being set and the characters cast, but it slowed the pace during the action sequences. In all, it was a good read and a cheap purchase. I'm glad that the 007 series continued on after Ian Fleming, but it wasn't quite up to the same level. I'll be interested to see if the other John Gardner 007 novels I've ordered come closer to the mark as this was his first effort in the 007 genre. Format: Paperback | Verified Purchase This was a good, but not great, book. Having read all of Ian Fleming's 007 books and having high expectations I was pleasantly surprised on picking up "License Renewed." I could not put the book down for the first 100 pages or so, sneaking away & making time to read more. Around page 150 or so, the suspense started to die on me and I found myself just wanting to get to the end so I could start another story. It was a little too formulaic, even for a Bond novel. The writing itself was good but not as tight as I'd come to expect with Fleming's writing style. This was a positive in the beginning while the stage was being set and the characters cast, but it slowed the pace during the action sequences. In all, it was a good read and a cheap purchase. I'm glad that the 007 series continued on after Ian Fleming, but it wasn't quite up to the same level. I'll be interested to see if the other John Gardner 007 novels I've ordered come closer to the mark as this was his first effort in the 007 genre. 0Comment | 6 people found this helpful. Was this review helpful to you? Yes No Report abuse Comment Format: Kindle Edition | Verified Purchase The 1970s saw the two excellent James Bond continuation novels by Christopher Wood “James Bond, The Spy Who Loved Me” in 1977 and two years later “James Bond, Moonraker”. Although these two books owed much of their basic plots to the movies that Wood helped write, they were in fact much more than that with fully rounded characters and an entertaining narrative. In short, of all the writers to tackle the difficult task of following in Ian Fleming’s foosteps, Christopher Wood was the most successful, effectively managing to channel Fleming. The same cannot be said for John Gardner. Although I enjoyed reading “Licence Renewed” I am not entirely convinced that I was reading a James Bond novel. Aside from some brilliant sections, the story seems more fitting to a movie. In what is truly an ironic twist it does more so than Wood’s two efforts. The plot involves Bond’s investigation into a Scottish Laird and his plan to cause a nuclear cat


Georgetown is the capital of which group of islands in the British West Indies?

George Town, Grand Cayman - Downtown HD (2012) - YouTube George Town, Grand Cayman - Downtown HD (2012) Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Nov 24, 2012 George Town, Grand Cayman, is the capital of the Cayman Islands, in the British West Indies. The city has a population of 27,704 as of 2010 and is the largest city on Grand Cayman. George Town is the heart of the Cayman Islands financial industry, there are close to 600 Bank and Trust companies in the Cayman Islands. The city is the largest (by population) of all settlements in the British Overseas Territories. Category


To what political office was Dean Rusk appointed in 1961, as a result of which he played a leading role in the 'Cuban Missile Crisis' the following year?

How JFK Beat Khrushchev in Cuban Missile Crisis How JFK Beat Khrushchev in Cuban Missile Crisis Oct 25, 2012 — 23:00 Heavenly Real Estate The Cuban missile crisis of 50 years ago is often cited as the closest the world came to a nuclear conflagration during the Cold War. In the U.S., it is generally perceived as the time the two sides went, in the often-quoted words of U.S. Secretary of State Dean Rusk, "eyeball to eyeball and the other fellow blinked." It is worth reflecting, however, why the crisis occurred and whether the results should be reconsidered. Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev was a volatile and unpredictable personality who by 1962 had already encountered serious domestic opposition to his reforms in agriculture and the Soviet bureaucracy. In March 1962, during a visit to Bulgaria, he decided to install nuclear missiles on Cuba, together with launch pads and almost obsolete IL-28 bombers. Washington had some evidence of the missiles as early as Aug. 31, 1962. By Oct. 14, a U2 flight over Cuba confirmed U.S. suspicions. From Khrushchev's perspective, little had gone right during the three years leading up to the Cuban missile crisis. Khrushchev had failed to remove the Americans and their allies from the divided city of Berlin in 1959 and 1961, finally giving in to the request of his East German allies to build a wall to prevent a further exodus to the West. He had tried to browbeat the young U.S. president at a summit in Vienna in June 1961. From Khrushchev's perspective, the Americans were behaving brazenly. They had never suffered occupation by a foreign power. U.S. territory was not under threat from Soviet weapons, whereas U.S. missiles could reach Soviet cities from Turkey, Italy and West Germany. U2 planes had violated Soviet airspace and carried out spying missions until a Soviet missile downed the plane of Gary Powers on May 1, 1960, over Sverdlovsk. Even then-U.S. President Dwight Eisenhower had refused to issue an apology. For Khrushchev, an opportunity to exact some revenge occurred after Fidel Castro led rebels in overthrowing the pro-U.S. regime of Fulgencio Batista in 1959. Although Castro's political affiliations were not immediately evident, the Soviets knew that his brother Raul was a Communist, as was the Argentine revolutionary Che Guevara, who had played a prominent role in the Cuban revolution. The abortive Bay of Pigs invasion by Cuban exiles in April 1961, backed by the CIA, was perhaps the turning point for Castro, who adopted the Communist cause. From his own account, Khrushchev alone made the decision to deploy nuclear missiles in Cuba for two reasons: to give the Americans a taste of their own medicine and to prevent another U.S. invasion of Cuba. He believed that if the Soviets could present the U.S. with a fait accompli, then there could be little reaction. Although the U.S. discovered the nuclear weapons before shipments had been completed, the Soviets had assembled 100 mainly tactical weapons and some eight warheads on medium-range missiles, which would have been enough to destroy most of New York and potentially put Chicago and other cities within reach. The crisis unfolded as the Americans raised military alerts on Oct. 24. Two days later, Khrushchev agreed to remove the missiles. Seemingly, the Soviet side had succumbed to pressure once it was clear that the Americans intended to respond. How then can Khrushchev claim that the crisis was a Soviet victory? First, he said Kennedy was desperate, claiming that he may well have been overthrown by the U.S. military if the crisis was not overcome. We know that General Maxwell Taylor advocated countering any Soviet nuclear response with U.S. nuclear attacks on Cuban military targets. Kennedy's option of quarantine was the mildest form of response. Second, the two leaders acted coolly, while the president's younger brother Robert, the attorney general, averted the crisis through talks with Soviet Ambassador Anatoly Dobrynin. Their discussions ignored the warmongering official rhetoric and exchanges of notes. Third, the Soviet side mad


Which US Secretary of State resigned from Jimmy Carter's administration in 1980 over the failed attempt to rescue the US hostages in Iran?

The Iranian Hostage Crisis - Short History - Department History - Office of the Historian The Iranian Hostage Crisis - Short History - Department History A Short History of the Department of State The Iranian Hostage Crisis Representing the United States abroad has been a dangerous job since the             beginning of the Republic, but that was never truer than during the Carter             Administration. In the wake of a successful revolution by Islamic             fundamentalists against the pro-American Shah of Iran, the United States             became an object of virulent criticism and the U.S. Embassy in Tehran was a             visible target. On November 4, 1979, Iranian students seized the embassy and             detained more than 50 Americans, ranging from the Chargé d’Affaires to the most junior members of the staff, as hostages. The Iranians held the             American diplomats hostage for 444 days. While the courage of the American             hostages in Tehran and of their families at home             reflected the best tradition of the Department of State, the Iran hostage             crisis undermined Carter’s conduct of foreign policy. The crisis dominated             the headlines and news broadcasts and made the Administration look weak and             ineffectual. Although patient diplomacy conducted by Deputy Secretary Warren             Christopher eventually resolved the crisis, Carter’s foreign policy team             often seemed weak and vacillating. U.S. hostage being paraded in front of the public The Administration’s vitality was sapped, and the Soviet             Union took advantage of America’s weakness to win strategic             advantage for itself. In 1979, Soviet-supported Marxist rebels made strong             gains in Ethiopia, Angola, and Mozambique. Vietnam fought             a successful border war with China and took over Cambodia from the murderous Khmer Rouge. And, in             late 1979, the Soviet Union invaded Afghanistan to support its shaky Marxist             government. In light of these challenges to global stability, President Carter             significantly altered his view of both the Soviet Union and the advice of             his own advisers. Carter initially favored Secretary Vance ’s             policy of negotiation, but by 1980 was more receptive National Security             Adviser Zbigniew Brzezinski’s more confrontational             stance. Once again the National Security Council and the Department of State             were in open conflict. The issue came to a head when Secretary Vance opposed             a mission to rescue the hostages in Iran—a move championed by Brzezinski.             Vance had been correct—the 1980 mission was a debacle. But Vance was             frustrated and he resigned in protest in April 1980. Cyrus Vance was the             first Secretary of State clearly and publicly to tie his resignation to a             difference of opinion over policy since William               Jennings Bryan in 1915. Carter chose Senator Edmund Muskie as his             new Secretary.


In which country did Mikheil Saakashvili and his supporters enter the parliament building and demand the resignation of President Eduard Shevardnadze in 2003?

Georgia - Shevardnadze - Saakashvili - Worldpress.org Georgia: 'How Good the Revolution Has Been!' Daan van der Schriek, Tbilisi, Georgia, Dec. 7, 2003 Georgian opposition supporters celebrate after storming the parliament building in Tbilisi, Nov. 23, 2003 (Photo: Sergei Supinsky/AFP-Getty Images). âHow good the revolution has been!â Tbilisiâs Akhali Versia enthused on Nov. 30, a week after demonstrators stormed the seat of Georgiaâs Parliament and forced President Eduard Shevardnadze to resign. The transition of power was swift and peaceful. Not a drop of blood had been spilled. âShevardnadze kaput. Good!â shouted one happy protestor after the crowd had taken over Parliament late on Nov. 22. All night long, the horns of cars racing through the center of town echoed him as Georgians waved flags into the early hours of the morning. Shevardnaze had ruled Georgia for 30 years, first as leader of the Georgian Communist Party during the Soviet era, and then as head of state in the independent Georgia. âA revolution of rosesâ had knocked him from power and ushered in a new era of optimism, the respected daily 24 Saati wrote, referring to the activists who handed out flowers to the protesters during the demonstrations. During Shevardnazeâs time, 24 Saatiâs editorial stance was sympathetic to the opposition, especially the trio of Mikheil Saakashvili, Nino Burjanadze, and Zurab Zhvania, the main forces behind Shevardnadzeâs ouster. As speaker of the Parliament when Shevardnaze resigned, Burjanadze took over as the countryâs interim president. Even newspapers that had been supportive of Shevardnaze cautiously greeted news of his resignation. âIt is over,â wrote the previously staunchly pro-Shevardnadze Mtavari Gazeti on Nov. 24, before thanking the opposition, the police, the military, and Shevardnadze for keeping the peace during what it also called a ârevolutionâ. Revolution or Putsch? But was it really a revolution? It certainly met with popular approval but everything was so well organized that some people doubt that it could have been a purely spontaneous eruption of popular frustration. âTechnically it was a putsch, perhaps,â Paata Zakareishvili, a political scientist with the Caucasian Institute for Peace, Democracy, and Development, a think-tank in Tbilisi, allowed. âBut it has been strongly supported by the people, so I think it was more a revolution than a coup.â So what happened on Nov. 22-23? In the early afternoon of Nov. 22, thousands of protestors, answering a call by Georgiaâs leading opposition parties, assembled in the center of Tbilisi to prevent the new Parliament chosen in the Nov. 2 election from convening. The opposition had denounced the elections as âa farceââan assessment seconded by international observers. The timing of the demonstrations was significant: Had the new legislature convened, Nino Burjanadze would no longer have been speaker of Parliamentâor, therefore, Shevardnadzeâs interim successor in the case of Shevardnadzeâs death or resignation. Thousands of soldiers and police had cordoned off the building to prevent the protesters from disrupting the proceedings. Still, remarkably, Saakashvili managed to enter Parliament with a group of supporters without a fight. Shevardnadze, equally remarkably, was able to escape with his bodyguards because the demonstrators had left one road to the parliament building empty, in contrast to earlier demonstrations. Immediately after Shevardnadze had left, the military and the police disappeared. Then the demonstrators âstormedâ the building, or, rather, were allowed to occupy the steps. This was not an unorganized storming of the Bastille. The rank-and-file protestors were kept in line by their own âorder troops,â members of Kmara (Enough), an anti-Shevardnadze youth movement with ties to the formal opposition parties and international financier George Soros. Serbian Lessons Many members of Kmara, and indeed of the opposition parties, learned from another Soros-funded project, Serbiaâs Otpor (Resi


Which country saw the 'Orange Revolution' of 2004, in which protestors successfully challenged a Presidential run-off election that had given victory to the pro-Russian Prime Minister, Viktor Yanukovych?

Ukrainian Politics: Who's Who POLITICS IN TRANSLATION  / UKRAINIAN POLITICS: WHO'S WHO 22.09.2014 Michael Smeltzer holds B.A. degrees in Russian Language and Philosophy from St. Olaf College. Sophia Rehm is a graduate from the University of Chicago with a BA in Russian Language and Literature. Both authors studied on the year-long  Home and Abroad Program  with The School of Russian and Asian Studies. This program combines study abroad, an intensive professional internship focusing on translation, research, and writing. This article was published as part of SRAS's free monthly newsletter . Want the newsletter?     Results of the second round of voting in the 2010 Ukrainian presidential election. Provinces voting heavily for Yanukovytch are darker blue; those voting more heavily for Tymoshenko are darker red. The country has long been split politically between the more Russian and conservative East and the more Ukrainian, European West. Graphic from Wikipedia . Ukrainian Politics Sophia Rehm, and Josh Wilson Nearly all of Ukraine's political struggles, both domestically and internationally, can be understood as stemming from the deep political and demographic divisions between the country's eastern and western portions. Eastern Ukraine, which borders Russia and has a much heavier ethnic Russian population, is generally more conservative and more pro-Russian in its international outlook. Donetsk in eastern Ukraine is a strong political and economic center. Known for coal mining and metal processing, the city has also produced a great number of Kiev's politicians, including former president Viktor Yanukovych. In Western and Central Ukraine, Kiev and Lviv serve as political and economic centers. Western and Central Ukraine are growing faster in terms of economic output and population than Eastern Ukraine. Lviv is primarily known for electronics and software development while Kiev is an administrative center for government and business. Their relatively young, strongly middle-class populations tend to more strongly identify themselves as ethnically Ukrainian and tend to favor integration with Europe. They tend to distrust Russia, which some see as having been only recently a foreign occupier of their country. These divisions have boiled over several times in the short period that Ukraine has been an independent country – most notably during the Orange Revolution in 2004-2005 and in Euromaidan Revolution of 2013. The former saw recently-elected Victor Yanukovych displaced from the Presidency by pro-western forces amid accusations of electoral fraud. Yanukovych, however, regained the Presidency after the Orange Revolution failed to reduce corruption and grow the economy.   From left to right: Oleh Tyahnybok, Arseniy Yatsenyuk, and Vitali Klitschko became the main leaders of the Euromaidan Revolution.   Ukraine's economic and legislative heritage, like Russia's, stems from the USSR. Many of Ukraine's industries, such as machine building and chemical processing, are not competitive in European markets and are largely exported to Russia. At the same time, the EU has risen to be a nearly equal trade partner overall. Thus, Ukraine has traditionally balanced relations between Russia and the EU, courting both historical rivals while declaring allegiance to neither. The Yanukovych administration claimed that integration with Europe would have cost more than half a trillion dollars in upgrades to economic infrastructure and government reforms. Yanukovych was already accused by his opponents of consolidating power around himself and marginalizing his opponents. When he postponed the EU agreement, this led many in the EU and many pro-EU Ukrainians to accuse Yanukovych of having caved to Russian pressure. Small student-led protests in Kiev against this turned into massive, violent protests after the early protests met with force used by Ukraine's riot police. The Euromaidan Revolution culminated in February 2014, when power was transferred from the President to the parliament. Yanukovych fled the country, an interim government was


Which country issues a 1 Euro coin showing an owl?

Greek Euro Coins Coins & Jewellery Note: * = The coins are all official original issues from the countries themselves, it is only our packaging which is unofficial. Greek - Euro Coin Sets Greece Started Using The Euro on January 1st 2002 On new year's day 2002, Greece, like the other 11 members of the Eurozone, started using Euro notes and Euro coins for cash transactions. Within a few months, the old coins and banknotes in Drachmas have been withdrawn. We have uncirculated sets from each of the twelve countries in stock now for immediate delivery. The Minister for the National Economy and the Governor of the Bank of Greece chose the designs for their euro coins from a set of proposals presented by a national technical and artistic committee.The designer of the winning motifs was sculptor Georges Stamatopoulos, sponsored by the Bank of Greece. There is a separate design for each denomination Packaging & Presentation: We have uncirculated mint sets of coins from all 12 Euro zone countries in stock now for immediate delivery.. Our Greek Euro sets are packaged in an attractive card within a 2-sided plastic case so that the coins can be viewed from both sides or removed if required. We have information about official issue mint or proof sets. All of the countries will issue uncirculated sets, but many will not issue proof sets. 2002 - Greek Euro Coin Set: Reverse side �N/A Notes: Availability* = Dates shown in this column are the most recent release dates advised to us by the mints or their distributors. If the date shown pre-dates the current date, this does not mean the item is in stock. Where items are in stock they are clearly marked as "In Stock", "Now" or both. TBA = To Be Announced. To reserve future issues, please see our Euro Set Reservations page No* = Will not be issued. Postage & Packing, Per Shipment: UK: At buyer's Risk �3.50 or Fully Insured �9 (Usually by Royal Mail Special Delivery) USA: Airmail at buyer's risk $10 or Fully Insured (Usually via Fedex or Datapost) $40 For further details, please see our Postage & Packing page. Order Forms:


Which term is used for any common language used as a means of communication between peoples of different tongues?

lingua franca | linguistics | Britannica.com Lingua franca Mobilian Jargon Lingua franca, (     Italian: “Frankish language”) language used as a means of communication between populations speaking vernaculars that are not mutually intelligible. The term was first used during the Middle Ages to describe a French- and Italian-based jargon , or pidgin , that was developed by Crusaders and traders in the eastern Mediterranean and characterized by the invariant forms of its nouns, verbs, and adjectives. These changes have been interpreted as simplifications of the Romance languages . Because they bring together very diverse groups of people, many empires and major trade entrepôts have had lingua francas. If pidgins have sometimes been defined, less informatively, as lingua francas, it is because they evolved from varieties that had served as trade languages. Aramaic played this role in Southwest Asia from as early as the 7th century bc to approximately ad 650. Classical Latin was the dominant lingua franca of European scholars until the 18th century, while a less prestigious variety of Latin served as that of the Hanseatic League (13th–15th centuries), especially in its bookkeeping. During the era of European exploration in the 15th–18th centuries, Portuguese served as a diplomatic and trade language in coastal Africa and in Asian coastal areas from the Indian Ocean to Japan. In Southeast Asia , meanwhile, Malay was already serving as an important lingua franca; it had been adopted by Arab and Chinese traders in the region well before the Europeans arrived. Later both the Dutch and the British used Malay for communication with the peoples resident in the region. South American Indian languages: Lingua francas and cultural tongues Modern lingua francas may or may not be officially designated as such: the United Nations employs six official languages ( Arabic , Chinese , English , French , Russian , and Spanish ); international air traffic control uses English as a common language; and some multilingual Asian and African countries have unofficial lingua francas that facilitate interethnic or interregional communication. Such languages may be erstwhile pidgins, as with Lingala in the Democratic Republic of the Congo , the Nigerian and Cameroon pidgins, or Hiri Motu and Tok Pisin in Papua New Guinea; they may also be non-pidginized varieties such as Swahili in East Africa or Hausa in West Africa .


Which Welsh town was designated a city in March 2012?

Three towns win city status for Diamond Jubilee - BBC News BBC News Three towns win city status for Diamond Jubilee 14 March 2012 Close share panel Image caption St Asaph's Cathedral building dates to the 13th Century Chelmsford, Perth and St Asaph are to gain 'city status' to mark this year's Diamond Jubilee. The towns beat off competition from 22 others across the UK to win the "civic honours" accolade. The awards were granted by The Queen under the royal prerogative, following advice from ministers. Events to mark The Queen's 60 years on the throne began last month and come to a head with four days of celebration in the first weekend of June. The grant of city status is purely honorific and confers no additional powers, functions or funding. Local authorities were invited last year to submit bids for their towns to take on city status in a process overseen by the deputy prime minister's office. The winners are Chelmsford in Essex, Perth in Perthshire and St Asaph in Denbighshire. 'High quality' Only one title was expected to be awarded but the government said the awards to towns in England, Scotland and Wales were made "in recognition of the significance of every part of the UK" in Jubilee year, as well as the "high quality" of the bids submitted. Chelmsford, home to Essex County cricket team and Anglia Ruskin University, is one of the fast-growing towns in the south-east of England. The leader of Chelmsford Council, Roy Whitehead, said he was delighted with the announcement, which he called a "tremendous honour". I hope the competition has given the residents of all the places which applied a sense of civic pride Nick Clegg, Deputy Prime Minister Perth, on the banks of the River Tay, is one of Scotland's largest towns and will become the country's seventh city. Pete Wishart, the SNP MP for Perth and North Perthshire, said the award was "fantastic news". St Asaph, which has a population of about 3,500, will become one of the smallest cities in the UK. It is one of the few towns in the UK with a cathedral never to have had city status and it also played an important role in the history of the Welsh language. The priest who translated the bible into Welsh, William Morgan, later became the bishop of St Asaph. In recent times, it is more popularly known as the birthplace of Liverpool striker Ian Rush. The current Bishop of St Asaph, Rt Rev Dr Gregory Cameron, said he was pleased "these decisions are made not on the size of the population but on the quality of community life". St Asaph was chosen ahead of Wrexham, a much larger town in north Wales. The other unsuccessful towns which entered the 2012 contest were: Bolton, Bournemouth, Colchester, Coleraine, Corby, Craigavon, Croydon, Doncaster, Dorchester, Dudley, Gateshead, Goole, Luton, Medway, Middlesbrough, Milton Keynes, Reading, Southend, St Austell, Stockport and Tower Hamlets. 'Civic pride' Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg said the three towns had won out from an "exceptional" field of entrants. "I have been moved by the pride and passion which people have shown in putting their nominations forward," he said. "The standard of application was very high and those who missed out should not be downhearted. I hope the competition has given the residents of all the places which applied a sense of civic pride, of collective ownership and community spirit." There are currently 66 cities in the UK. City status is rarely granted, with only 14 new cities created during the 20th century. In the last contest - held in 2002 for the Queen's Golden Jubilee - Preston, Newry, Lisburn and Newport were among the winners. In 2000, Brighton and Hove, Inverness and Wolverhampton were given the status to mark the new millennium. The government also announced on Wednesday that the right to use the title of Lord Mayor will be bestowed on the city of Armagh in Northern Ireland. It was chosen ahead of 11 other cities.


Which of Henry VIII wives haunts Hever Castle?

Hever Castle Ghost, Kent | HauntedRooms.co.uk Hever Castle in Kent, is renowned for being the former home of Anne Boleyn, wife on Henry VIII. It’s Anne’s ghost that has been witnessed here many times throughout the years. Brief History Built around 1270, Hever Castle then consisted of a walled bailey, surrounded by a moat. In 1460, a wealthy London merchant named Henry Bullen purchased the castle and converted it to a Tudor dwelling. His son Thomas, changed his surname to Boleyn and later married Elizabeth Howard, the daughter of the Duke of Norfolk. Thomas and Elizabeth had many children together, and one of which was Anne Boleyn. It’s not known whether Anne was born in the castle or not, but the likelihood is that she was. It was here were Henry VIII first laid eyes on her, during an affair with Anne’s sister, Mary, whilst he was still married to Catherine of Aragon. Henry was sure Anne would provide nothing but a token resistance. However, Anne was strong-willed, and had other ideas. If Henry wanted her, he would have to show his commitment and love to her by marrying her first. This began a game of cat and mouse, were Henry fought for her affection. Henry later began his attempts to divorce Catherine, installing Anne as Marchioness of Pembroke. Anne travelled everywhere with Henry, staying in her own Royal apartments. They were secretly married in January 1533, by which time, Anne was pregnant. In June of that year, Anne’s ambitions were realised and she was declared Queen. It was a widely proclaimed as a poor decision by the King. As such, Anne had many enemies, and was thought of by many as witch, for seducing their King and driving a wedge between the Church and the State. In September, Anne gave birth to their first child, Elizabeth. Henry who had longed hoped for a son and heir, was disappointed yet not completely despairing. Anne was to become pregnant again however, she suffered a miscarriage, and Henry’s interest in her began to wane. He found comfort in the arms of Anne’s maid of honour, Jane Seymour. Anne’s detractors began to spread rumours of affairs, and on May 2 1536, she was arrested and charged with adultery and incest. Anne was sentenced to death at the Tower of London , and was beheaded on May 19, 1536. Ghosts at Hever Castle Anne’s ghostly apparition has been seen wandering the gardens of the castle, often drifting over the bridge that crosses the River Eden. Perhaps she is returning to a place where she spent many happy years, and from where she began her journey that would change the face of history for England. If you want to catch a glimpse of her ghost, it’s believed she appears most often on Christmas Eve. Other ghosts at Hever Castle include an unknown unhappy ghost who wanders the gallery, often groaning and banging. A phantom horse has also been seen, galloping through the long gallery. We have Ghost Hunts Nearby


Barry Pinkus achieved showbusiness fame under which name?

List of Jewish American singers and songwriters - Metapedia List of Jewish American singers and songwriters From Metapedia Music Singers and songwriters Paula Abdul , singer, songwriter, record producer, actress, dancer, and choreographer; main choreographer of the Jacksons, Janet Jackson, and films Coming to America, Action Jackson, Jerry Maguire, The Running Man, American Beauty, Oliver Stone's The Doors, and the giant keyboard scene involving Tom Hanks’ character in Big. The Adolescents , predominantly Jewish hardcore punk band led by Tony Cadena (real name Anthony Brandenburg). Agent Orange , predominantly Jewish punk rock band led by Jewish frontman and songwriter Mike Palm. Herb Alpert , composer, songwriter, lead singer, and horn player with Tijuana Brass , whose musical accomplishments include 5 number one hits, 28 albums on the Billboard charts, 8 Grammy Awards, 14 Platinum albums, and 15 Gold albums, and who as of 1996 had sold 72 million albums, as well as written Baby Talk, Wonderful World, and Alley-Oop. Sean Altman , founder and lead singer of singing group Rockapella . The Ames Brothers , all-Jewish singing quartet, consisting of Joe Ames , Gene Ames, Vic Ames, and Ed Ames (real names Urick) Anthrax , thrash metal band w/strong Jewish membership that includes founding members, guitarists, and songwriters Scott Ian (guitarist, songwriter), Dan Lilker (lead guitarist, songwriter), and Dan Spitz (lead guitarist, songwriter) Asleep at the Wheel , predominantly Jewish Country/Western Swing band, have won 9 Grammy Awards, released more than 20 studio albums, and charted more than 20 singles on the Billboard country charts. Both main members Ray Benson (lead singer, lead guitarist, songwriter, producer), Lucky Oceans (pedal steel guitarist, songwriter, vocalist, real name Reuben Gosfield ) are Jewish Harold Arlen , singer, composer, songwriter, and musician Kenneth Ascher , musician (keyboards), singer, songwriter, and musical arranger Babes in Toyland , early female grunge band w/predominantly Jewish membership including Kat Bjelland (electric guitar, lead vocals), Maureen Herman (bass, vocals) Burt Bacharach , musician, songwriter, singer, musical arranger, producer, pianist Bad Religion , rock band with predominantly Jewish membership that includes Brett Gurewitz (lead guitarist, songwriter, founding member), Greg Graffin (lead singer), Greg Hetson (lead guitarist, songwriter), Lucky Lehrer (voted the "best punk drummer of all-time" by fanzine, Flipside), Jay Ziskrout , Brooks Wackerman , Davy Goldman, Pete Finestone and Bobby Schayer . Marty Balin , (real name Martyn Buchwald), lead singer and songwriter for Jefferson Airplane Jeff Barry (real name Joel Adelberg), Tin Pan Alley and Songwriters Hall of Fame songwriter, singer, and record producer, who created many pop standards, and who also sometimes teamed up with fellow Jewish songwriter Cynthia Weil . Len Barry (real name Leonard Borisoff), lead singer, songwriter and musician who influenced artists including John Lennon; a founding member of the predominantly Jewish '60s rock pioneering band The Dovells The Barry Sisters (Claire and Minnie Bagelman), Yiddish jazz singers in the 1940s–60s and who sang Yiddish songs, jazz, and popular recordings in Yiddish , and also recorded with other Jewish singers such as Barbra Streisand and chazan ( Cantor ); Moishe Oysher Beastie Boys , all-Jewish NY rap/rock band consisting of Jewish members Michael Diamond , Adam Yauch , and Adam Horovitz . Leonard Bernstein , eclectic classical composer whose legacy includes poignant explicitly Jewish themed compositions, as well as a composer of works such as West Side Story , Candide , and On the Town Michael Bolton , singer and songwriter Mike Bloomfield , lead guitar, composer, and musician, who became one of the first music stars of the 1960s to earn his reputation entirely on his instrumental prowess. The Blues Project , all-Jewish, "psychedelic rock pioneering jam band". Bratmobile , first-generation Riot Grrrl band that has a predominantly Jewish membership including Allis


Eden Park staged some of the 2011 Rugby World Cup matches, in which city can it be found?

History of the Rugby World Cup: 2011 – a time to exhale and celebrate No 2 | Stuff.co.nz History of the Rugby World Cup: 2011 – a time to exhale and celebrate No 2 RICHARD KNOWLER Last updated 05:00, September 13 2015 JASON OXENHAM/FAIRFAX NZ In 2011 Richie McCaw finally got his hands on the Webb Ellis Cup. It was his third global tournament, having played in the 2003 and 2007 World Cups. How New Zealand fared: Twenty-four years of finger jabbing, recriminations and anger finally receded when Richard Hugh McCaw did what Gary Whetton, Sean Fitzpatrick, Taine Randell, Reuben Thorne – and McCaw himself in 2007 – were unable to do: he lifted the Webb Ellis Cup and joined 1987 skipper David Kirk in becoming just the second New Zealander to do so. The rugby year began in difficult circumstances for McCaw and his Crusaders team-mates. The Christchurch earthquake claimed the lives of 185 people, including Crusaders board member Philip McDonald, and Lancaster Park was so badly damaged that no World Cup matches could be staged in the city. Captain McCaw also had his own private battle to wage. The flanker, having broken the metatarsal bone in his foot, was limited to seven appearances for the Crusaders. The same injury flared up during the World Cup pool game against France but he endured the pain, told as few people as possible about his complaint and kept his head down. Losses to the Springboks in Port Elizabeth and the Wallabies in Brisbane meant the New Zealanders relinquished the Tri Nations title, but they swept through the World Cup pool matches against Tonga, Japan, France and Canada unbeaten. Victories over Argentina and Australia in the playoffs earned them a berth against France in the final at Auckland's Eden Park. What happened in the final: The score read 8-7 to the All Blacks, with loosehead prop Tony Woodcock and flanker Thierry Dusautoir scoring tries for each country, but this was no snooze-fest. Unbeknown to the 61,000 fans inside Eden Park, and the millions who watched their idiot boxes at home, the All Blacks' preparations struck an early glitch when goalkicker Piri Weepu tweaked his groin in the warm-ups. He missed two penalties and the conversion of Woodcock's try in the first half. Although France had been swamped 37-17 by the All Blacks in their pool match and lost playmaker Morgan Parra with concussion in the opening spell of the final, they made fools of their doubters. Ad Feedback If All Blacks coach Graham Henry was uptight about Weepu missing his kicks, he must have been close to expiring when first five-eighth Aaron Cruden suffered a knee injury and had to be replaced by Stephen Donald in the 33rd minute. Henry had already lost No 10s Dan Carter and Colin Slade earlier in the tournament, and had to sweat steel beads as Weepu sprayed his kicks. Then Cruden went down. If Donald, who was originally omitted from the squad and whiled away his time as a standby player by whitebaiting in his local river, was anxious, he didn't show it. He kicked a vital penalty in the 44th minute. That proved the difference and he deserved to enter World Cup folklore. Scorers: New Zealand 8 (Tony Woodcock try; Stephen Donald pen) France 7 (Thierry Dusautoir try; Francois Trinh-Duc con) How the New Zealand public reacted: With joy. You could say things went well around Aotearoa that night, and in the following days. Graham Henry retired a winner and later received a knighthood. Richie McCaw declined his. The disappointments of 1991, 1995, 1999, 2003 and 2007 could be forgotten as the All Blacks toured the country to acknowledge their fans and show of the Webb Ellis Cup. Highlight of the tournament: The way New Zealand promoted and supported the event was something to be proud of. While the earthquake prevented Christchurch from joining the party, the rest of the country got stuck in and made it a tournament to remember. So did the supporters of the other countries – especially the Tongan fans. New Zealanders proved they were not only capable of hosting the global tournament but of doing a damned good job of it. New Zealand'


Which book of the Bible, a collection of sayings about righteousness, follows Psalms?

Proverbs: principles of wisdom, righteousness, and justice | Overview Bible Select Page Proverbs: principles of wisdom, righteousness, and justice The new king Solomon became king, God came to him in a dream with a golden opportunity: “Ask what you wish Me to give you” (1 Ki 3:5). He could have asked for long life, riches, or the deaths of his adversaries, but instead, he asks for wisdom (1 Ki 3:9). God was pleased with Solomon’s answer; it showed that the young king desired to lead His people with justice. The Lord grants Solomon’s request, and heaps upon him riches and honor to boot. Solomon rules with wisdom and justice, and all Israel prospers (1 Ki 4:20, 25). The writer of First Kings  gives us an idea of just how wise Solomon was: Solomon’s wisdom surpassed the wisdom of all the sons of the east and all the wisdom of Egypt.  He also spoke 3,000 proverbs, and his songs were 1,005.  He spoke of trees, from the cedar that is in Lebanon even to the hyssop that grows on the wall; he spoke also of animals and birds and creeping things and fish.  Men came from all peoples to hear the wisdom of Solomon, from all the kings of the earth who had heard of his wisdom. (1 Ki 4:30, 32–34) The book of Proverbs is a collection of Solomon’s wise sayings, with a few more wise men chiming in here and there. Proverbs urges the reader to make decisions based on wisdom, justice, and righteousness (Pr 1:3). His sayings are sometimes direct instructions (Pr 1:10), sometimes general observations (Pr 20:14). Even today, Solomon is an icon of wisdom. Proverbs is our opportunity to piggyback on this king’s insight and make wise choices ourselves. Key verse in Proverbs “The fear of the LORD is the beginning of knowledge; Fools despise wisdom and instruction.” (Pr 1:7) Proverbs’ role in the Bible Proverbs is the third of the Old Testament books of poetry (after Job and Psalms ). The poetry of Proverbs takes several forms: Discourse. The first nine chapters of Proverbs poetically argue the advantage of wisdom. This argument is progressively developed: wisdom is personified as a lady who cares for young men, rewards them, and protects them. If you’ve spent much time in the book of Job, this style will feel very familiar to you. Two-liners. Once you’re through the first nine chapters, two-liners dominate the book of Proverbs. These pithy sayings show similarity (Pr 26:17), contrast (Pr 10:7), and consequence (Pr 25:17). They were easy to remember and easy to apply. Lists. These are some of my favorites. Part puzzle, part solution, these sayings bring a group of seemingly random observances and profoundly expose something they have in common. Example: Proverbs 30:29–31. Acrostics. Also great for memorizing (if you grew up learning Hebrew)! You’ve heard of the “Proverbs 31 woman”? That’s actually an acrostic: each line in Proverbs 31:10–31 begins with the next letter of the Hebrew alphabet. Extended sayings. These are longer than two-liners, but don’t nicely fall into the other categories. Example: Proverbs 30:7–9. (Check out Eerdman’s Bible Dictionary1 for more really helpful information on these types of proverbs.) Though most of its text can be attributed to Solomon, the book does mention a few other contributors: Agur (Pr 30) “The wise” (Pr 22:17–24:34) Hezekiah’s men transcribed some of Solomon’s proverbs (Pr 25–29) One trait that makes Proverbs an interesting book of the Bible is that not all of its text is given as absolute truth. The sayings in Proverbs are best interpreted as principles, not hard-and-fast laws about how God and the world work. After all, not all righteous men are delivered from trouble (Pr 11:8), and not all who abuse their wealth come to poverty (Pr 22:16). These are observations that Solomon made, and they steer us toward godly living. When you read and study Proverbs, remember that these sayings were guidelines intended to help people make wise, just, righteous decisions. Quick outline of Proverbs The excellence of wisdom (1–4) Drawbacks of folly (5–7) Wisdom calls (8–9) Wisdom vs folly (10–18) Life principles (19–24) Wic


If you landed at 'Reina Sofia Airport' which island would you be holidaying on?

Tenerife Airports Reina Sofia TFS, GCTS and Los Rodeos TFN, GCXO Tenerife Airports Reina Sofia TFS, GCTS and Los Rodeos TFN, GCXO    > Going To Tenerife > Tenerife Airports Reina Sofia TFS, GCTS and Los Rodeos TFN, GCXO Tenerife Airports Reina Sofia (TFS, GCTS) and Los Rodeos (TFN, GCXO) Tenerife has two airports, the busier international airport in the south (IATA: TFS, ICAO: GCTS) is "Reina Sofia" and the airport in the north (IATA: TFN, ICAO: GCXO) is "Los Rodeos" located in the municipality of San Cristobal de La Laguna and more commonly used by Spanish and Scandanavian services. Tenerife South Airport is located in San Miguel and Granadilla de Abona and was opened in 1978 by Queen Sofia of Spain, whom is dedicated the Tenerife airport. Tenerife Airport was built as a consequence of North Tenerife airport did not meet the technical conditions sufficient due to weather in the area. Passengers from Tenerife airport can easily fly to major European cities like London, Paris, Belfast, Lisbon, Nantes, Rome, Milan, Pisa, Moscow. Low cost airline Ryanair, the first low cost company in the world, announced last days a new winter sun route between Tenerife Airport and Doncaster’s Robin Hood Airport. TENERIFE SOUTH - REINA SOFIA AIRPORT (IATA: TFS, ICAO: GCTS) Tenerife Sur airport lies in the south of the island in the heart of the  tourist area, about 60 kilometres from the capital, Santa Cruz de  Tenerife. Getting there: By car: direct access to Tenerife Sur Airport from the TF-1 motorway, which links Santa Cruz de Tenerife with the south of the island. By bus: Line 111: Santa Cruz – Tenerife Sur Airport (Reina  Sofía) - Playa de Las Américas (Costa Adeje) station. Line 343: Puerto  de la Cruz – Tenerife Sur Airport - Playa de Las Américas (Costa Adeje)  Station. Line 450: Playa de Las Américas (Costa Adeje) Station –  Tenerife Sur Airport - San Isidro. Bus stop: opposite the arrivals gate  of departure terminal By taxi: there is a taxis rank just at east side of arrivals  terminal. Average fares: Playa de Las Américas (€24), Los Cristianos  (€22), Santa Cruz (€75), Puerto de la Cruz (€100). General InformationPhone: 922 759 000 Tourist OfficePhone: 922 392 037 Lost Luggage Phone: 922 759 391 - Iberia Handling- Phone: 922 759 054 - Ineuropa Handling - Medical ServicesPhone: 922 759 305 Taxi RankPhone: 922 759 009 Police Station Phone: 922 759 357 CustomsPhone: 922 759 323 Tenerife car hire If you prefer to be yourself who drive, you can choose to rent the vehicle in Tenerife Airport of your choice, whether motorcycles, cars, vans, luxury vehicles, or 4x4. Check the car rental companies in Tenerife Airport. CICAR Phone 922 759 329 ; Fax 922 759 471 IBERIA Phone: 922 759 285 - Fax: 922 753 351 Domestic Information Phone 922 759 375/ 922 759 392 International Information Phone 922 759 370/922 759 278 Where to buy a TITSA bono at Tenerife south airport You can purchase a TITSA Bono at Tenerife South Airport, currently at a shop called La Alpizpa located next to The Gift shop, about mid-way along the front hall, close to the Airport Information desk. If unsure, simply ask at the Airport Information desk for location. The TITSA Bonovia ticket is available at the South airport from the last shop at the departures end - La Alpizpa opposite gate 47. This is a daft place - it's over 2 minutes walk from arrivals to the shop and 2 minutes back to the bus stops! The shop is open 10:00-18:00. Telephone: + 34 922 75 92 45 TENERIFE NORTH AIRPORT - AIRPORT LOS RODEOS(IATA: TFN, ICAO: GCXO) Weather Tenerife north airport (IATA: TFN, ICAO: GCXO) Los Rodeos The first aircraft landed in Los Rodeos in 1929, the terminal is completed in 1943 and in 1946 it opened to traffic. The airport became the main gateway for tourists, also being essential for the islands´ communications. It has been modernized several times to adapt itself to the changing needs of users and aircrafts. In 2010, they moved just over four million passengers, almost sixteen thousand tons of cargo and 61.000 operations. Centralita AENA Informacion Phone: 922 635 800 BI