Chaim Weizmann was the first president of which country?

Chaim Weizmann Of Israel Is Dead Chaim Weizmann Of Israel Is Dead Special to THE NEW YORK TIMES TEL AVIV, Israel, Sunday, Nov. 9--President Chaim Weizmann of Israel died at 6:30 this morning in his home in Rehovot, near here, after a long illness. He would have been 78 years old on Nov. 27. Respiratory inflammation was declared to be a principal cause of his death. Dr. Weizmann, a world-famed chemist, was an early Zionist and the natural choice to be Israel's first President when the new nation came into being May 14, 1948. Led Adventurous Life Chaim Weizmann's life was sufficiently full of adventure, romance, accomplishment and fulfillment to have been lived by a dozen men. He was a world-famous scientist, a statesman, leader of a forceful political movement, an intellectual and, above all, a great humanitarian. In the three-quarters of a century through which he lived, he experienced every emotion: reward, for priceless scientific achievement; despair, when the great prize seemed lost, and triumph, when the prize--his lifelong dream of a Jewish home in Palestine--was achieved. Few great men have had more humble beginnings. He was born on Nov. 27, 1874, in the village of Motele, near Pinsk, Russia. He lived to become the first president of the modern state of Israel and to see pour into its borders the hundreds of thousands of homeless, abandoned European Jews. Many strong men and women, people of great courage, skill and ability, have contributed to the growth of Israel. His life epitomized the task of all of them in transforming Palestinian deserts into sections of rolling forests, lush olive and orange groves, irrigation and water- power projects, and centers of science and industry in the undeveloped Middle East. Theodor Herzl was the founder of the modern Zionist movement; Dr. Weizmann gave it practical direction. He acted as a moderator among the bitterly quarreling Zionist factions. Perhaps his principal contribution to the movement came as a result of his work as a scientist in the first World War. His reward was the Balfour Declaration. It became the key to ultimate Zionist victory. As head of the British Admiralty Laboratories from 1917 to 1919, Dr. Weizmann developed a process for the manufacture of synthetic acetone at a time when the British needed it desperately. He isolated certain organisms found in cereals and horse chestnuts and within a month had created synthetic acetone for British explosives. He was also credited with having suggested to David Lloyd George the strategy of the campaign against Turkey which resulted ultimately in Allenby's victorious march on Jerusalem. For all these services the British Prime Minister asked him what he wanted in return. Dr. Weizmann refused any monetary reward or a title, and said, "There is only one thing I want--a national home for my people." The Balfour Declaration, issued in November, 1917, followed. It was Britain's promise to facilitate the Jews in making a homeland in Palestine and was hailed as the Magna Carta of the Zionist movement. It was supported by a joint resolution of the Congress of the United States and led Jews everywhere to believe the redemption of Palestine was assured. The declaration was a central factor in Jewish aspirations even in the darkest days when war, then changes in British policy, including support of the Arab position, seemed to doom the whole idea of a Jewish homeland. Son of Timber Merchant Dr. Weizmann was the third child of Reb Oizer and Rachel Czermerinsky Weizmann. His father was a timber merchant, of modest means, who managed with his wife the remarkable task of sending nine of their fifteen children to universities. He went first to cheder (Jewish religious school) until he was 11 and then to the Gymnasium in Pinsk, where he made a brilliant record in science and mathematics. Years later when he was reputedly asked by Lord Balfour, the British Foreign Secretary, if there were many Zionists like him, Dr. Weizmann, whose celebrated remarks were legendary, replied, "The roads of Pinsk are p


What word is used for the divination of dreams?

Divination Definition and Meaning - Bible Dictionary 3. Fundamental Assumption in Divination 4. Legitimate and Illegitimate Divination 5. The Bible and Divination 6. Modes of Divination Mentioned in the Bible: Those Approved and Those Condemned 7. Terms Used in the Old Testament in Connection with Divination 8. Divination and Prophecy $LITERATURE$ 1. Definition: Divination is the act of obtaining secret knowledge, especially that which relates to the future, by means within the reach almost exclusively of special classes of men. 2. Kinds of Divination: Of this there are two main species: (1) artificial, (2) inspirational, or, as it was called in ancient times (Cicero, Lord Bacon, etc.), natural divination. Artificial divination depends on the skill of the agent in reading and in interpreting certain signs called omens. See \AUGURY\. In inspirational or natural divination the agent is professedly under the immediate influence of some spirit or god who enables the diviner to see the future, etc., and to utter oracles embodying what he sees. Among the Romans artificial divination prevailed almost exclusively, the other having vogue largely among the Greeks, a proof surely of the more spiritual trend of the Greek mind. Yet that great Roman, Cicero, in his memorable treatise on Divination, says he agrees with those who take cognizance of these two distinct kinds of divination. As examples of inspirational divination he instances men dreaming or in a state of ecstasy (De Divinatione, i. 18). But though Cicero arranges diviners according to their pretentions, he does not believe in any superhuman communication. Thus he explains dreams on psychological principles much as modern psychologists would (op. cit. ii.63). As a matter of fact Cicero was an atheist, or at least an agnostic. The Latin word divinatio was confined almost exclusively to divination by outward signs, though its etymology (deus, "god") suggests that it denoted originally the other kind--that due to the inspiration of superhuman beings. Chrysippus (died at Athens 207 BC), though himself a Greek philosopher, defines the word in a way which would have commanded the approval of nearly every Roman, including Cicero himself who gives it. "Divination," Cicero makes him say (op. cit. ii.63), is "a power in man which foresees and explains those signs which the gods throw in his way." The Greeks were, on the other hand, a more imaginative and emotional people, and with them inspirational divination held much the larger place. The Greek (mantis) bears a close resemblance to the Old Testament prophet, for both claimed to be inspired from without and to be superhumanly informed. The Greek term for divination (he) mantike (= he mantike techne) has reference to the work of the mantis, and it hardly ever means divination of the lower sort--that by means of signs. 3. Fundamental Assumption in Divination: Underlying all methods of divination there lay the belief that certain superhuman spiritual beings (gods, spirits) possess the secret knowledge desired by men, and that, on certain conditions,, they are willing to impart it. (1) The word "divination" itself, from deus, "god," or divus, "pertaining to god," carries with it the notion that the information obtained came from deity. Similarly the Greek mantike implies that the message comes to the mantis from gods or spirits by way of inspiration. (2) Astrology, or astromancy, is but one form of divination and it rests upon the ultimate belief that the heavenly bodies are deities controlling the destinies of men and revealing the future to those who have eyes to see. According to the Weltanschauung or conception of the universe advocated by Hugo Winckler, Alfred Jeremias (see The Old Testament in the Light of the East) and others, terrestrial events are but shadows of the celestial realities (compare Plato's doctrine of ideas). These latter represented the mind of the gods (see ASTROLOGY secs. 1,2). (3) On hepatoscopy, or divining from the liver, see below, 6, (2), (c). (4) It can be proved that among the ancient peoples (Babyloni


Who wrote The Interpretation of Dreams in 1899?

The Interpretation of Dreams | APsaA The Interpretation of Dreams FAQs about Sigmund Freud’s The Interpretation of Dreams, published in 1899 APsaA member Leon Hoffman, M.D. answers some of the questions about the this period in the history of psychoanalysis  and  some of the concepts of "Dreams" in this interview. What happened when Freud published The Interpretation of Dreams? You could say that the fields of psychoanalysis, psychiatry, and psychology were born, but much more importantly, scientific thinking about the mind began. Before that, the brain was something physical and the mind was a kind of pixyish spirit world. There was science about the brain and pie-in-the-sky speculation about the mind. After Freud, the study of the mind became more serious and scientific. How did "Dreams" do that? To put it very simply, it was through Freud's theory that we understood for the first time that we dream for a reason; that reason is to deal unconsciously with the problems the conscious mind can't deal with. That theory meant that the mind obeyed its own rules. People set out to discover those rules and the reasons for them. Was Freud the first person to look at the mind scientifically? No, but in "The Interpretation of Dreams" he was the first person to look at the mind and to develop a theory about its basis and creation. The statements Freud made in "Dreams" about the conscious and unconscious gave labels to the ethereal parts of the mind that make us human. In effect, he established the foundation for our current thinking about the mind. Before that, thinking was much more spiritual or even alchemic. So Freud established a baseline? In "Dreams" he began to create a means of thinking and studying the mind compare it to Newton's discovery of the laws of gravitation, without them you have no way of studying much of physics, with them you can study everything from planets to quarks and gluons. With the work Freud began in "Dreams" there is a basis to study everything from war to a person's most secret fears and hopes. When and how did Freud come to discover psychoanalysis? Freud was always interested in examining his own thoughts and motivations; after his father died in 1896, he underwent a self-analysis. How did he do that? He analyzed his dreams, his childhood memories, screen memories, slips of the tongue, and episodes of forgetfulness. Screen memories are memories of events which actually stand for other memories which have been forgotten. These memories may have an unusual vivid quality because they represent a convergence of a variety of scenes. How did Freud come to do a self-analysis? He had a dream ("Close the eyes dream") the night after his father's funeral in October 1896, which led him to undertake an ongoing systematic process of self-examination (in contrast to isolated episodes of analysis before this). This analysis included an examination of the complex and ambivalent emotions he had about his father. During this self-analysis he developed the idea of the Oedipus Complex (that is, the complicated feelings of a child towards his or her parents). Where did Freud write about his self-analysis and his own dreams? Mainly in his seminal work, The Interpretation of Dreams. By 1902, Freud had recorded 50 dreams, 43 of which are described in The Interpretation of Dreams; four in "On Dreams"; and three in his letters to his colleague, Wilhelm Fliess. Did Freud realize that the death of his father was a central stimulus to his self-analysis and his dream book? In a preface to the second edition in 1909, he wrote: ". . . this book has a further subjective significance for me personally - a significance which I only grasped after I had completed it. It was, I found, a portion of my own self-analysis, my reaction to my father's death - that is to say, to the most important event, the most poignant loss, of a man's life. Having discovered that this was so, I felt unable to obliterate the traces of the experience." What does it really mean to analyze dreams and other elements such as memories? To analyze dreams, memories


In wine production what is the syrah grape almost invariably called in Australia?

How Syrah Became Shiraz: A Short History 2017 Wine Style Awards - The Best Wines Of The Year View all winners How Syrah Became Shiraz: A Short History Where does Syrah originally come from? Are Syrah and Shiraz the same thing? Which countries produce what? Is there a link between Syrah and Petite Sirah? A brief look at the history of the grape variety and its name provides (almost) all the answers. - Although most of us get the spelling wrong 3 times out of 4, we've all heard about and tasted wines made from the Syrah grape variety. The grape is famous for its typical fruity and peppery aromatic profile, as well as a rich and often rather tannic mouthfeel, with a dense dark color. We also know there's quite a few places in the 'New World' that produce wines named 'Shiraz'. But where does the grape variety originally came from? Are Syrah and Shiraz the same thing? Which countries produce what? Is there a link between Syrah and Petite Sirah? A brief look at the history of the grape variety and its name provides (almost) all the answers. Origin and Tales: the Syrah Grape There's been quite a few speculations, tales, and legends around the origin of the Syrah grape variety and its name, all bringing us back in time: The Romans could have spread it across Europe from the Sicilian city of Syracuse. Could the grape be named after this city? Roman author Pliny the Elder once wrote about a grape called Vitis Syriaca or 'grape from Syria,' suggesting it may have come from there. Syrah may simply be named after the Iranian city of Shiraz (or Chiraz). Could it be from Iran? However, the reality is that Syrah was born and bred in France. DNA profiling has shown that the variety was created crossing an old southern France variety called Dureza with the Mondeuse Blanche grape from the Savoie region in the French Alps. Syrah really came to prominence in France during the 18th century in the Rhone Valley, where it is still the main red grape variety. From France to Australia, Syrah to Shiraz In the 1830s, the first cuttings of Syrah were introduced from France to Australia by Scottish viticulturist James Busby, often referred to as "the Father of Australian viticulture." However, historical records show that he labelled these cuttings as "Scyras" and "Ciras". From there, the grape variety was planted in the Sydney Botanical Gardens, then the Hunter Valley, before making it to South Australia in the middle of the 18th century. It remains a bit of a mystery exactly how Syrah became Shiraz. Is it because of the wrong original labelling of the first cuttings, or because of the strong Australian accent? One thing is sure, Syrah and Shiraz today are the exact same grape variety, although like for all grapes, different clones and variants exist. However, as the grape variety was spread and planted all around the New World, the Syrah and Shiraz names have almost gone from an indication of origin to an indication of style. Where Are Syrah and Shiraz Grown? Which Name for What? Syrah is one of the most important grape varieties of the Rhone Valley region of France. In the northern part of the Rhone, it is the only red grape variety allowed for the production of wine from appellations like Saint-Joseph, Hermitage, or Côte Rôtie. In southern Rhone, like in Châteauneuf-du-Pape or most the Côtes du Rhône, Syrah is generally blended with other grapes like Grenache or Mourvèdre, forming the famous GSM blend. With Syrah also planted in other French regions like the Languedoc-Roussillon, France remains the world's biggest producer of the grape by some distance. Australia is the second biggest producer of Syrah, accounting for about 40% of the country's total wine output. Down Under, Syrah is almost invariably called Shiraz and produces the most famous and expensive Aussie wines like Penfold's Grange Bin 95 and Henschke Hill of Grace. Plantings of Syrah are very important in Spain, but the wines are almost always blended with other varieties and rarely appears on labels. No debate there at least around the name. The entire 'New World' has also been seduced


Which spirit is used in a Sex On The Beach cocktail?

Sex on the Beach Cocktail Recipe sunshine.davis.980 posted 3 years ago Wabt to make these its my favorite drink pouringpro posted 3 years ago Considering the fact that Peachtree Schnapps was first sold in America in 1979, this story is a great story, but just part of the history of the drink Sex on the Beach. As the writer states the drink spread throughout the country as bartenders created their own versions of a drink with a great name. Considering the fact that my customers, and others throughout CT,were drinking Sex On The Beach cocktails as early as 1981, the 1987 Florida version with Grenadine was in no way the first, but is a perfect example however, of the confusion bartenders always have about a recipe when a new drink hits the market. Yes, the writer is correct, the drink Sex on the Beach did spread rapidly across America, as great named drinks always do. Versions with grenadine probably were made in bars that used Grenadine whenever someone said the drink they had enjoyed in another establishment, was red and they did not have Sloe Gin. It is a fact that bartenders always asked, "What's in it, or what color is it?", and then got creative. This is the first I have heard of the Grenadine version. Makes sense. It is simply a Peach Sunrise, a take off on the Tequila Sunrise. I am sure many bartenders called it a "Florida Sunset". Another Northern version which Peachtree promoted heavily, and so it is mainstream in America today, was Peachtree, vodka OJ and Cranberry, basically a Peach Madras. Another version that was created in 1981 when Chambord Liqueur was introduced to America, was a beautiful looking drink, as well as one that was full of different flavors. I called it Sex on the Beach With a Rasta because of it's colors. Build; 1 oz. Chambord, 1/2oz. Vodka of choice, gun splash Cranberry, OJ, Pineapple, lace with Midori and garnish with orange, lime and lemon slices and maraschino cherry on a pick. This info is part of a lecture. I give on garnishing and presentation at #connecticutschoolofbartending. Sitting here in New England,preparing for a snowstorm, Sex on the Beach at a Florida resort with my beautiful wife , is a long way off. On second thought, Ted PizioWe are on the way!! Sent from my iPhone


The tune Duelling Banjos featured in which 1972 film?

Dueling Banjos Deliverance - YouTube Dueling Banjos Deliverance Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Jan 10, 2008 The best scene in one of the greatest movies of all time. Category


What was Casanova’s occupation at the time of is death?

Giacomo Casanova Giacomo Casanova Remains: Buried, Duchcov Church, Duchcov, Czechia Gender: Male Nationality: Italy Executive summary: World-renowned paramour Italian adventurer, born at Venice in 1725. His father belonged to an ancient and even noble family, but alienated his friends by embracing the dramatic profession early in life. He made a runaway marriage with Zanetta Farusi, the beautiful daughter of a Venetian shoemaker; and Giovanni was their eldest child. When he was but a year old, his parents, taking a journey to London, left him in charge of his grandmother, who, perceiving his precocious and lively intellect, had him educated far above her means. At sixteen he passed his examination and entered the seminary of St. Cyprian in Venice, from which he was expelled a short time afterwards for some scandalous and immoral conduct, which would have cost him his liberty, had not his mother managed somehow to procure him a situation in the household of the Cardinal Acquaviva. He made but a short stay, however, in that prelate's establishment, all restraint being irksome to his wayward disposition, and took to travelling. Then began that existence of adventure and intrigue which only ended with his death. He visited Rome, Naples, Corfu and Constantinople. By turns journalist, preacher, abb�, diplomat, he was nothing very long, except homme � bonnes fortunes, which profession he cultivated until the end of his days. In 1755, having returned to Venice, he was denounced as a spy and imprisoned. On the 1st of November 1756 he succeeded in escaping, and made his way to Paris. Here he was made director of the state lotteries, gained much financial reputation and a considerable fortune, and frequented the society of the most notable French men and women of the day. In 1759 he set out again on his travels. He visited in turn the Netherlands, South Germany, Switzerland -- where he made the acquaintance of Voltaire -- Savoy, southern France, Florence -- whence he was expelled -- and Rome, where the pope gave him the order of the Golden Spur. In 1761 he returned to Paris, and for the next four or five years lived partly there, partly in England, South Germany and Italy. In 1764 he was in Berlin, where he refused the offer of a post made him by Frederick II. He then travelled by way of Riga and St. Petersburg to Warsaw, where he was favorably received by King Stanislaus Poniatowski. A scandal, followed by a duel, forced him to flee, and he returned by a devious route to Paris, only to find a lettre de cachet awaiting him, which drove him to seek refuge in Spain. Expelled from Madrid in 1769, he went by way of Aix -- where he met Cagliostro -- to Italy once more. From 1774, with which year his memoirs close, he was a police spy in the service of the Venetian inquisitors of state; but in 1782, in consequence of a satirical libel on one of his patrician patrons, he had once more to go into exile. In 1785 he was appointed by Count Waldstein, an old Paris acquaintance, his librarian at the ch�teau of Dux in Bohemia. Here he lived until his death, which probably occurred on the 4th of June 1798. The main authority for Casanova's life is his M�moires (12 vols., Leipzig, 1826-38), which were written at Dux. They are clever, well written and, above all, cynical, and interesting as a trustworthy picture of the morals and manners of the times. Among Casanova's other works may be mentioned Confutazione della storia del governo Veneto d'Amelot de la Houssaye (Amsterdam, 1769), an attempt to ingratiate himself with the Venetian government; and the Histoire of his escape from prison (Leipzig, 1788). Father: Gaetano Giuseppe Casanova Mother: Giovanna Maria Zanetta Farussi Brother: Gaetano


Which fabric derives its name from a Syrian city?

Culture of Syria - history, people, clothing, traditions, women, beliefs, food, customs, family Culture of Syria Syrian Orientation Identification. Syria is the name that was given to the region by the Greeks and Romans    and probably derives from the Babylonian suri. Arabs traditionally referred to Syria and a large, vaguely defined    surrounding area as Sham, which translates as "the northern region," "the    north," "Syria," or "Damascus." Arabs    continued to refer to the area as Sham up until the twentieth century. That name still is used to refer to the    entire area of Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and the West Bank and has    become a symbol of Arab unity. Location and Geography. Syria borders Turkey to the north, Iraq to the east, Israel and Jordan to    the south, and Lebanon and the Mediterranean Sea to the west. It is 71,000    square miles (183,900 square kilometers) in area. One-third of the land is    arable, and one-third is pasturable. The terrain is mostly desert, and    home to drought resistant plants such as myrtle, boxwood, and wild olive.    There is little wildlife. Remote areas have wolves, hyenas, and foxes; the    desert has lizards, eagles, and buzzards. Most of the population is    concentrated in the western region of the country, near the Mediterranean.    Damascus, the capital and the largest city, is located at the foot of the    Anti-Lebanon Mountains along the small Barada River. It has a favorable    location in a fertile area close to the desert and has historically served    as a refueling stop and commercial center for traders making trips through    the desert. Inland of this area is a range of limestone mountains, the    Jabal al-Nusayriya. The Gharb Depression, a dry but fertile valley, lies    between this range and other mountains to the east. The Euphrates River    and several of its tributaries pass through Syria, supplying more than 80    percent of the country's water. There are two natural lakes: Arram    in the crater of an extinct volcano in the Golan Heights and Daraa along    the Jordanian border. There are several artificial lakes created by dams    that supply irrigation and electrical power. Most of the country has a    desertlike climate, with hot, dry summers and milder winters. What little    rain there is falls in the winter, mainly along the coast. Demography. The population in 2000 was 16,673,282 (not including the 35,150 people    living in the Israeli-occupied Golan Heights, of whom 18,150 are Arabs and    17,000 are Israelis). The country is 90.3 percent Arab. Kurds are    estimated to constitute between 3 and 9 percent of the population. Also    represented are Turks; Armenians, most of whom fled Turkey between 1925    and 1945; and small numbers of Circassians, Assyrians, and Jews. The    Bedoins are Arabs, but form a distinct group. They were originally    nomadic, but many have been forced to settle in towns and villages. Linguistic Affiliation. Arabic is the official language, and 90 percent of the population speaks    it. The Syrian dialect is very similar to Jordanian and Egyptian and    varies little from Modern Standard Arabic, the standardized form used in    communications throughout the Arab world. Kurdish, Armenian, and    Circassian also are spoken. Kurdish is spoken mostly in the northeast, but    even there it is rarely heard, as speaking it is viewed as a gesture of    dissent. Some ancient languages are still spoken in parts of the country,    including Maalua, Aramaic, and Syriac. As a result of colonial influence,    French and English (French in particular) are understood and used in    interactions with tourists and other foreigners. Symbolism. The coat of arms displays a hawk, which is the emblem of Muhammad, the    founder of the Islamic faith. The flag consists of three horizontal    stripes: red on top, white in the middle, and black on the bottom. In the    white section are two green star


Which god rode an eight-legged horse called Sleipnir?

Facts and Figures: The Norse Way   Here are some definitions that I wanted to clear up about the Norse gods. The word "Aesir" can mean gods and goddesses who belong to the tribe of gods living in Asgard. However, more precisely, "Aesir" is plural for the gods, where as an Aesir god may be referred to as "As". While the Aesir goddesses were known as "Asynior" or "Asyniur". The singular form of Asyniur is called "Asynia". Similarly, the "Vanir" was a tribe of gods, who lived in Vanaheim, while a single Vanir is called a "Van". See Aesir or Vanir for a listing of the deities.   Nine Worlds   The Nine Worlds has already been listed in the Norse Creation . I have listed it again, so that you may find information more easily.   The hall that contained his throne, Hlidskjalf. The hall of the slain heroes, who waits for the coming of Ragnarok. Frigg The palace, which no one can enter without the permission of her attendant, Fulla. Thor The palace had 540 apartments, and the hall is called Bilskirnir. Njord The home of Njord was said to be located by the sea. Freyr The world of the elves, where Freyr was their lord. Freyja Folkvang Sessrumnir Her palace means, the "Field of Folk". Fólkvangar was her hall, where the slain heroes reside. Freyja reside in this hall. Heimdall Hall that was located near the Bifrost, the "Rainbow Bridge". Balder Balder and his wife Nanna lived in Breidablik. Forseti Wild Hunt   The Wild Hunt was a popular folklore found in Scandinavian and Germanic myth, as well in later folklore in Britain and northern European countries, which had changed over the centuries. The group of hunters were variously known as the Furious Host or Raging Host. The hunt usually takes part during winter, where a spectral host of horsemen riding through the stormy sky, with their ghostlike hounds. The chillingly sound of the hunting horn can be heard reverberating through the woods and meadows. In the Norse myths, the original leader of the hunt was the god Odin , known in Germanic myth as Wodan . Odin rode his eight-legged horse, called Sleipnir. His company of hunters were the Valkyries and the dead warriors who resided with him in Valhalla. The hunt begins on Winter Nights (October 31) and doesn't end May Eve (April 30) of the following year. These two nights were special, because lights go out on all Nine Worlds and the spirits and goblins are free to roam on the earth's surface. However the height of the Wild Ride falls on the night of midwinter festival, known as Yule (December 21), traditionally the shortest day of the year in Scandinavia and Germany. In other legends, different names were given for the leader of the Hunt, depending on the regions in Europe and periods. Some of the lead hunters were legendary and historical rulers, such as King Arthur , Charlemagne, Herla and Frederick Barbarossa. There is even a Welsh legend about the Wild Hunt, whose lead bunter was said to be named Gwyn ap Nudd , an otherworldly fairy ruler. Gwyn owned a pack of fairy hounds, known as cw'n annwfn. The Welsh Arthur was sometimes said to be the leader, as it is the case in the tale of Culhwch and Olwen in the Mabinogion, where they hunted the deadly wild boar, Twrch Trwyth . Gwyn was usually associated with the Welsh May Day (Calan Mai). According to English folklore, the Wild Huntsman was Herne, who appeared in Shakespeare's play, The Merry Wives of Winsdor. Herne was perhaps a historical figure, living at the time of Richard II of England, during the 14th century. Herne saved the king's life from the deadly antlers and killed the white stag, but he himself was dying. A wizard saved his life, by placing the stag's antlers on Herne's head, and chanting a spell. Herne discovered that he would lose his skills in hunting and tracking as payment for his survival. Herne loved hunting more than anything else in his life, was distraught, fell into depression and died. His body was discovered in his forest, near the castle of Winsdor. Since then, he reappeared with other ghostly companions, doing what he loves most - hunting.   Norse Festivals


Who appeared for 30 years with the jazz outfit John Chilton’s Feetwarmers?

John Chilton | Culture stars who died in 2016 - Music Music Lost to the world in 2016: (clockwise) Terry Wogan, Victoria Wood, Ronnie Corbett, David Bowie, Paul Daniels and Prince. In this gallery, Martin Chilton remembers and celebrates the culture stars who have died in 2016.     Credit: Rex Features/Telegraph/PA French actress MADELEINE LEBEAU, the last surviving member of the cast of Casablanca, died on May 1, at the age of 92. LeBeau, who played the role of Yvonne, the spurned girlfriend of Humphrey Bogart's character Rick Blaine in the classic 1942 movie that also starred Ingrid Bergman. Born in June 1923 in Antony near Paris, LeBeau fled Paris in 1940 after the German occupation with her husband Marcel Dalio, an actor of Jewish origin, before settling in the US. After Casablanca LeBeau appeared in a number of other Hollywood films before returning to Europe where she was cast in Federico Fellini's 1963 comedy-drama 8 ½ and numerous other films by France's 'New Wave' film-makers.  30 great closing lines in films, including Casablanca Credit: Alamy YUKIO NINAGAWA, a Japanese stage director celebrated for his Shakespeare adaptations, died on Thursday May 12 in Tokyo at the age of 80. Ninagawa debuted as a director in 1969 and gained international fame at the 1985 Edinburgh festival when he directed a samurai-style Macbeth in which the actors performed in Japanese kimono on a stage with a giant Buddhist altar. He adapted most of Shakespeare’s works for the stage – including Romeo and Juliet, Hamlet and Richard III – and launched a project to perform the playwright’s entire canon of plays in Saitama prefecture, Ninagawa’s native region north of Tokyo. Ninagawa’s productions have been performed regularly overseas since he brought his version of the Greek tragedy Medea by Euripides to Greece and Italy in 1983.The internationally acclaimed director became a member of the Shakespeare Globe Council at London’s Globe Theatre and in 2002 was awarded the title of Commander of the Order of the British Empire.Ninagawa died of complications from pneumonia, an official at the theatre he led told AFP. Ninagawa’s daughter, photographer Mika Ninagawa, mentioned his passing on her blog. “He was a cool father who fought until the end,” she wrote.  TONY COZIER, a brilliant West Indies cricket writer and commentator for more than a half century, died on May 11 in Barbados, aged 75. Cozier (seen here interviewing the great Clive Lloyd) was born in Bridgetown, where the press box at the Kensington Oval cricket grounds is named for him in tribute to his work as a journalist, radio and television analyst and historian. The son of Barbados journalist Jimmy Cozier, a newspaper founder in his homeland and managing editor in St. Lucia, studied journalism at Canada's Carleton University before starting his career as a reporter in 1958, working with retired West Indies cricket legend Everton Weekes after becoming an editor at the Barbados Daily News. Cozier, a wicket keeper and field hockey goalkeeper in younger days, edited all 22 editions of the West Indies Cricket Annual and wrote "The West Indies: 50 Years of Test Cricket" in 1978. Known to many as the voice of West Indies cricket, he began test cricket radio commentary in 1965 when the Caribbean lineup faced Australia and also handled television commentator duties for the BBC, Sky Sports and Australia's Channel Nine. Telegraph cricket correspondent Scyld Berry on Tony Crozier Credit: Getty Images REG GRUNDY, the producer behind soap opera Neighbours, has died aged 92. Grundy, who also presented his country's version of Wheel Of Fortune, died in Bermuda where he had lived with his wife Joy since 1982, the BBC said. Kylie Minogue starred in the Australian soap opera as Charlene Robinson, said: "The Australian TV landscape was so heavily influenced by Reg Grundy. I watched his shows growing up and, of course, one show in particular was to change the course of my life." Sydney native Grundy's shows were hits around the world and also included The Young Doctors and Prisoner: Cell Block H.Two of hi


What is the ancient Hebrew ceremonial wind instrument made from a ram’s horn?

Musical Instruments by Norman A. Rubin For the choir director; on the Gittith. A Psalm of Asaph. Sing for joy to God our strength; Shout joyfully to the God of Jacob. Raise a song, strike the timbrel, The sweet sounding lyre with the harp. Blow the trumpet at the new moon, At the full moon, on our feast day. ( Psalm 81:1-3 .) For many generations research into Biblical music and musical instruments was chiefly of a linguistic nature. Only in last three decades, thanks to important archaeological discoveries, have new horizons been opened for research into ancient music. Figures of male and female musicians, dance groups and orchestras as well as musical instruments, appear in paintings, coinage, sculptures, figurines, filling entire mosaics and frescoes, carved in ivory and stone, and molded in pottery. The various finds have supplied scholars with clues to a material culture and an iconographic basis for determining the shapes of the instruments and, in certain cases, even the actual mode of playing them. Confirmation is by other external sources, such as the writings of the historians Philo and Josephus (musical events even organized by Herod ( Josephus, Antiquities 15.8.1 ( 270 ), Whiston 1957:463 ), the Apocrypha, the writings of the sectarians of Qumran, and in the Mishnah. F1 Comparative sources from other cultures also add to the knowledge of Biblical music and instrumentation. The Lyre and Harp And his brother's name was Jubal; he was the father of all those who play the lyre and pipe. ( Genesis 4:2 ) Jewish     Lyres. Ancient Jewish coins bearing representations of stringed  instruments. The first mention of musical instruments in the Bible is to be found in the Book of Genesis. These two instruments, the harp (Hebrew: nevel) and the lyre (Hebrew: kinnor), are the two stringed instruments most frequently mentioned in the Bible.  The lyre was the chief instrument of the orchestra of the Second Temple. F2 King David, who excelled at playing the lyre), was therefore held in particular honor by the Levites. According to Josephus, the first-century CE Jewish historian, it had ten strings sounded with a plectrum ( Josephus, Antiquities 8.3.8 ( 94 ), Whiston 1957:463 ). The lyre is box-shaped, with two arms and a yoke, and of an approximate average height of 50-60 cm. Psalteron     (harp). Made of wood with ten strings. Heighth 90 cm. Gaza 6th century     BCE. Reconstructed according to ancient mosaics. Photo by Advanced Photo and Graphic     Service courtesy of the     Haifa Museum. The only iconographic evidence of the harp (psaltery) is on a mosaic from Gaza (6th century CE) showing King David playing a harp and not a lyre. It is assumed therefore, that it is a stringed instrument with a broad resonance body, ten or twelve strings and arms made of horns approximately 60.5 cm in height and 38 cm. in width. Josephus mentions it as an instrument plucked with the fingers. The carrying of the Holy Ark to Jerusalem by King David was accompanied by the playing of "harps, of tambourines and castanets and with cymbals and trumpets." ( II Samuel 6:5 , I Chronicles 13:8 ). The Pipe The pipe mentioned in this verse is probably the HALIL - a reed flute that was used for rejoicing and mourning ceremonies. Another theory is that it is the syrinx  - the Greek word for pan-pipes, a row of hollow reed pipes tied together, sounded by blowing across their tops. The Tambourine Let them praise his name with dancing... make melody to him with timbrel and lyre. ( Psalm 149:2-4 .)  Woman with    Timbrel. Pottery figurine, heighth 10.5 cm. Cyprus 6th century BCE.  Photo by Advanced Photo and Graphic Service courtesy of the     Haifa Museum. The tambourine or timbrel (a frame skin-taut drum) is mainly a popular instrument used for accompaniment of song and dance. Archaeological finds indicated that it was an instrument mainly played by women. Thus, Jewish tradition opposed the use of the instrument after the destruction of the Temple as it is based on the belief that TIMBRELS, connected to women and dance, were ass


Which instrument consists of hanging metal bars which are struck by a hammer?

Tuned Percussion - The Art Institute of TN: Musical Instruments The Art Institute of TN: Musical Instruments Bowed Glockenspiel Percussion instrument similar to the xylophone but uses metal bars rather than wooden bars. Best results are achieved by using a bow from a larger string instrument, often a cello of double bass. The Xylophone and Marimba can be played with a bow as well. Chimes Chimes are a carillon -like instrument with less than 23 bells.Chimes are a tuned instrument consisting of 12 to 18 metal tubes hung from a metal frame.  The tubes are struck with a mallet and sound like church bells when played. The longer the length of the tube, the lower the pitch. Celeste The celeste is similar in appearance to the upright piano. It is a struck idiophone, an instrument that creates sound by way of the instruments vibrating,without the use of strings or membranes. The keys use hammers to strike metals plates suspended over wooden resonators. A pedal is used to sustain or dampen the sound. Crotales (antique cymbals) Crotales are a percussion instrument conisting of small, tuned bronze or brass bells. They are played by using a hard mallet. They can also be played by striking two crotales together, or by bowing. The sound is similar to that of a small tuned bell, but with a much brighter sound and much longer resonance. GlockenSpiel Tuned keys laid out as on a keyboard. It is like the xylophone, but with metal plates or tubes instead of wooden bars. Can be played with a violin bow. Marimba The marimba is a percussion instrument consisting of a set of wood bars with resonators. They are arranged like the keys of a piano and are struck with mallets. The marimba is a type of xylophone but it has a lower tonal range. Ochestra Bells A percussion instrument that uses a set of metal bars to produce tones. The bars are arranged like the piano, therefore the bells are fully chromatic. The metal bars are struck with a hammer or mallet. Stell Drums The steel drum is a chromatically pitched pitched percussion instrument that is struck with rubber tipped drum sticks to produce sound. Timpani Also known as the kettledrum, are some of the largest and most important percussion instruments. Two or three are usually seen in an orchestra, depending on the size of the orchestra. The instrument is capable of producing a wide range of percussive tones. Tounge Drums The tongue drum is one of the worlds oldest known instruments.They are made from hollowed out pieces of wood and struck with wooden sticks to produce tones. Vibraphone The vibraphone is very similar in appearance to the xylophone and glockenspiel but it uses aluminum bars instead of wooden bars. Each bar is coupled with a resonator. The resonator has a motor drive butterl valve at its top end, producing a tremolo/vibrato effect while spinning. The vibraphone also has a sustain pedal similar to that of a piano.


In the Bible what instrument did David play?

Music and Instruments of the Bible My Redeemer > Bible > Dictionary > The Music and Instruments of the Bible Music and Instruments of the Bible (This article is taken from the "Illustrated Manners and Customs of the Bible", published by Thomas Nelson Publishing) The Bible gives very little information about Hebrew musical forms and how they developed. For this reason, we must combine Bible study with history and archaeology if we wish to learn about the music of Bible times. 7. Trumpet I. Development of Hebrew Music . The history of Hebrew music goes back to the first person who beat a stick on a rock, and it extends to the temple orchestra and the "joyous sound" called for in Psalm 150. That first musician heard rhythm as he beat his primitive instruments. For example, David is credited with inventing a number of instruments, although we do not know precisely what they were (cf. Amos 6:5). David called upon a chorus of 4,000 to offer praises to the L ORD "with the instruments which I made to Praise" (I Chron. 23:5; cf. II Chron. 7:6; Neh. 12:6). David also composed songs, such as his lament over the death of Saul and Jonathan. Though G OD directed Israel's social and religious development, the nation absorbed ideas from surrounding cultures. Israel was at a geographical crossroads and was exposed to ideas and customs from other parts of the world (Gen. 37:25), including musical style. Many men of Israel married foreign wives whose customs gradually crept into Hebrew lifestyle. According to the collection of post-biblical Jewish writings called the Midrash, King Solomon married an Egyptian woman whose dowry included 1,000 musical instruments. If this is true, no doubt she brought musicians with her to play those instruments in the traditional Egyptian way. The purpose the music served and the way in which listeners responded to it also influenced the development of Hebrew music. In times of war, it was often necessary to sound an alarm or send some other kind of urgent signal. Thus the Hebrews developed the shophar, an instrument like a trumpet with loud, piercing tones (Exod. 32:17-18; Judg. 7:18-20). Merrymaking and frivolity called for the light, happy tones produced by the pipe or flute (Gen. 31:27; Judg. 11:34-35; Matt. 9:23-24; Luke 15:23-25). A. Distracting Effect . Hebrew leaders who ministered in the temple took great care to avoid using music that was associated with sensuous pagan worship. In cultures where fertility rites were common, women singers and musicians incited sexual orgies in honor of their gods. Even instruments not associated with pagan practices were sometimes restricted. For example, priests feared that a happy, melodious flute tune in the temple could distract someone's mind from worship. The prophet Amos condemned those "who sing idle songs to the sound of the harp" (Amos 6:5, RSV). Of course, there were times when the distractions of music could be helpful. The soothing strains of David's lyre refreshed a tormented Saul (I Sam. 16:23). After Daniel was shut up in the den of lions, King Darius retired to his room and refused to let the "instruments of music" be brought to him (Dan. 6:18). Music was an important part of everyday life. Merrymaking, weddings, and funerals were not complete without music. Even war relied on music, since special instruments sounded the call to battle. Aristocratic diversion and relaxation patronized the musicians and their skills. B. Function in Worship . Music was also a part of the religious life of Israel. The Israelites' formal worship observed various rituals prescribed by G OD . Music served as an accompaniment to these rituals. Temple music consisted of singers and an orchestra. The singers and musicians could come only from the males of certain families. Likewise, the types of instruments were restricted. Instruments that were associated with women, with raucous merrymaking (such as the Egyptian sistrum), or with pagan worship were banned from the temple orchestra. The Old Testament lists several kinds of instruments in the temple orchestra (cf. I Chron. 1


Who took the Leonard Cohen song Hallelujah to No.1 in 2008?

Hallelujah! No 1 for Alexandra Burke, and triple hit for Leonard Cohen | Music | The Guardian Close This article is 8 years old Fourteen years after his biggest sleeper hit was shaken from its slumber by Jeff Buckley, Leonard Cohen saw Hallelujah claim the No 1, No 2 and No 36 spots in the UK's Christmas top 40 yesterday. As expected, Alexandra Burke , winner of this year's X Factor, stormed into the top spot after selling 576,000 copies of her cover of Hallelujah in the last week. In second place - a mere 495,000 copies behind Burke - was the late Buckley's interpretation of the song, which was propelled past Leona Lewis's cover of Snow Patrol's Run by an internet campaign masterminded by music fans who feared that Burke would desecrate Cohen's 1984 anthem. Thirty-four places behind Buckley, at an appropriately elder-statesman-like pace, marched Cohen with his original, at No 36 in the charts. According to the Official Chart Company, two versions of the same song have not taken the top two spots since Tommy Steele and Guy Mitchell managed the feat with Singin' The Blues, in January 1957. Cohen's triple success was all the more remarkable, given that Hallelujah had never before charted in the UK top 40. Burke, too, has pulled off a few firsts, with Hallelujah becoming the fastest-selling single by a solo female artist, comfortably outstripping the 571,000 copies that Lewis - who won ITV's X Factor in 2006 - sold of A Moment Like This in December 2006. Burke's cover also doubled the weekly download record that Lewis set then, selling 289,000 digital copies. Burke has now enjoyed the biggest one-week sale of any single this year - and the largest since Shayne Ward took the Christmas No 1 in 2005 by selling 742,000 copies of That's My Goal. Take That are also likely to be brimming with festive cheer after claiming the No 1 spot in the Christmas album charts with The Circus, which has had 1.13m sales in the three weeks since its release.


| Mormon.org mormon.org The video player could not be built. Retry Do you want to chat with a missionary? We are happy to answer any questions you may have. Name I'm a Mormon. About Me Brandon Flowers is the frontman of the rock band The Killers. In 2010, he also released a solo album entitled Flamingo.             In late 2001, Brandon Flowers responded to an ad that Dave Keuning had placed in a local paper and they formed The Killers. Since then, Brandon has performed with Bruce Springsteen, U2, Coldplay, Pet Shop Boys, Lady Gaga, Fran Healy (of Travis), Andy Summers (of The Police), New Order, Bright Eyes, and others. Sir Elton John has listed Flowers as one of his top-five heroes. Brandon's solo album, Flamingo, charted in the UK on September 12, 2010 at Number 1. This was Brandon's fourth consecutive album to reach #1 on the UK charts, including work by The Killers. Brandon is currently working with The Killers on their new album to be released in early 2012.             Brandon was born June 21, 1981 in Henderson, Nevada, the youngest of six kids. Brandon moved to Utah when he was eight years old, then later moved back to Las Vegas, where he lives today. On August 2, 2005, Brandon married his longtime girlfriend Tana Mundkowsky. They have three sons: Ammon, Gunnar, and Henry.


Which TV detective was assisted by Inspector Mike Burden?

The Ruth Rendell Mysteries - Show News, Reviews, Recaps and Photos - TV.com The Ruth Rendell Mysteries EDIT Welcome to The Ruth Rendell Mysteries guide at TV.com. The guide takes in over thirty hours of crime drama productions, based on the novels and short stories of Ruth Rendell. In most of these, veteran actor George Baker plays Chief Inspector Reg Wexford of Kingsmarkham (a fictional town in the real English county of Hampshire), with Christopher Ravenscroft as his partner-in-detection, Inspector Mike Burden. Wexford's wife Dora is played by Louie Ramsay. She had known George Baker for many years, but they became close while working on the series and married in real life. The Inspector Wexford stories were filmed on location in and around Romsey, Hampshire, and most were broadcast under The Ruth Rendell Mysteries banner. In 1992, having exhausted the supply of Wexford stories, Meridian started adapting other Rendell mysteries, thus belatedly justifying the use of the confusing umbrella title for the show. The final episode was broadcast under the Inspector Wexford banner, and this is the title used for DVD releases and repeat broadcasts of the Wexford stories on the ITV network.moreless


Who played detectives Charley Farley and Piggy Malone?

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Paul Cezanne, Paul Gaugin and Vincent van Gogh belonged to which school of painting?

Impressionism Paintings by Artists and French Oil Painters Impressionists Oil Painting and Post-impressionism Origin of Impressionism painting French Impressionism was a 19th century art movement, which began as a private association of Paris-based artists Impressionists who exhibited publicly in 1874. The movement of Impressionism art was named after Claude Monet 's Impression . Sunrise (1872/1873); the term being coined by critic Louis Leroy. The painter Impressionist looked instead to the many subjects in life around them. In doing so, impressionists rejected attempts to portray ideal beauty, and instead sought the natural beauty of their surroundings at a given moment. The famous leaders of the independent Impressionist movement were Claude Monet , August Renoir , Edgar Degas , Berthe Morisot , and Mary Cassatt . They became known as styles of paintings Impressionism because a newspaper critic thought they were painting mere sketches or impressions. The Impressionist artists on oilpaintingfactory.com, however, considered their artworks finished. Due to technical innovations in the late 1860s French Impressionists were venturing away from the studio and discovering the beauty of using natural light to make works. Impressionism oil painting began in France with a group of artists interested in color. In America, at this time, charming, scenic views were preferred by the impressionism paintings for sale as were well dressed members of high society all filled with pleasant, natural light.   Many paintings of Impressionism painted pleasant scenes of middle class urban life, extolling the leisure time that the industrial revolution had won for middle class society. In Renoir 's luminous Impressionist oil painting Luncheon of the Boating Party , for example, young men and women eat, drink, talk, and flirt with a joy for life that is reflected in sparkling colors. The sun filtered through the orange striped awning colors everything and everyone in the party with its warm light. The diners' glances cut across a balanced and integrated composition that reproduces a very delightful scene of modem middle class life. Techniques of Impressionist Artists Paintings Impressionism oil painting was interested in the effects of color, based on observation, not interested in politics or religion and used broken color, rather than flat. Compositions of Impressionist paintings are simplified and innovative, and the emphasis is upon overall effect rather than upon details. Any artist Impressionist approach to oil painting is usually identified with a strong concern for light in its changing qualities, often with an emphasis on the effects of a particular passage of time. They painted Impressionist pictures with short, thick strokes of paint in a sketchy way that allowed the painters to capture and emphasize the essence of their subject rather than in details of impressionist oil paintings. They used colors with as little mixing on the art for sale on oilpaintingfactory.com as possible, believing that it was better to allow the eye to mix the colors as it viewed them upon the Impressionism in art canvas provided a much more vibrant experience for the viewer.   Painting has been frequently viewed as primarily a way to depict historical and religious subjects in a rather formal manner. Impressionism artists were inspired to seek more than ever to capture the moment, not only in the fleeting lights of an art work, but in the day-to-day lives of people in impressionist paintings of women and impressionist oil paintings Children. At the time when oil paintings emerged in Impressionism French in the late 19th century, there was a renewed interest among impressionism painters (although not within the official art establishment) in everyday subject matter, however, this time there was a new twist. Thomas Dewing Post-impressionist Painting Post-impressionism art is a painting style appeared in France during 1885 and 1905, which includes all art schools derived from or opposed to impressionism a


Which family was portrayed as the Magi in Botticelli’s Adoration of the Magi?

Adoration of the Magi, 1475 - Sandro Botticelli Sandro Botticelli Sources Referenced Adoration of the Magi The Adoration of the Magi was the first work of Sandro’s that won him mass popularity. It was commissioned by Gaspare di Zanobi del Lama, a banker that was connected to the Medici family. It was commissioned for the chapel in the church of Santa Maria Novella. This was not the first or the last of Sandro’s depiction of the adoration, indeed it was one of his most popular motifs; however, it was incredibly important for its popularity and beauty in the depiction of the figures.                 Vasari had this to say about the quality of the work, “It is not possible to describe the beauty that Sandro depicted in the heads that are therein seen, which are drawn in various attitudes, some in full face, some in profile, some in three-quarter face, others bending down, and others, again, in various manners; with different expressions for the young and the old, and with all the bizarre effects that reveal to us the perfection of his skill; and he distinguished the Courts of the three Kings one from another, insomuch that one can see which are the retainers of each. This is truly a most admirable work, and executed so beautifully, whether in coloring, drawing, or composition, that every craftsman at the present day stands in a marvel thereat.” The influence and independence from his former master Lippi were evident in this work. The rich use of blue, white, and gold coloration was something that was influenced by Sandro’s work with Lippi. However, the skill with the figures, grace, and juxtaposition of opposing themes were all distinctly his own.                 One interesting fact about this paitning was the amount of figures, including himself, that Sandro painted as onlookers in the adoration. Cosimo, Piero, Giovanni, and his grandsons Giuliano and Lorenzo are all painted in this work. This is a clear and early indication of the influence of the patronage of the Medici family on Sandro’s work. While the majority of the work is described as an attitude of grace and peace, there is one figure that broke that atmosphere. Lightbown said in his work The Life and Work of Botticelli, “The atmosphere of courtly grace is broken only by the youth in the left foreground, who puts his arm familiarly around his friend and leans forward with lively curiosity.” The juxtaposition of contradictory motifs was a theme that Sandro employed in paintings throughout the entire corpus of his work. This greatest early painting of Sandro’s is useful in displaying many of the trends of Sandro’s art that began when he was a young painter. Create a free website


Diego Velázquez | The Toilet of Venus ('The Rokeby Venus') | NG2057 | National Gallery, London £ other Make this a monthly donation [{"Amount":20.0000,"CurrencyCode":"GBP","DonationDate":"2016-11-10T19:31:19","DonorDisplayName":"Kate English","DonorLocalAmount":20.0000,"DonorLocalCurrencyCode":"GBP","EstimatedTaxReclaim":5.0000,"ImageUrl":"https://www.justgiving.com/content/images/graphics/icons/avatars/facebook-avatar.gif","Message":"What an amazing institution! This is to say thank you for your daily guided tours and the free activities you run for children."},{"Amount":5.0000,"CurrencyCode":"GBP","DonationDate":"2016-11-22T10:18:24","DonorDisplayName":"","DonorLocalAmount":5.0000,"DonorLocalCurrencyCode":"GBP","EstimatedTaxReclaim":0.0000,"ImageUrl":"https://www.justgiving.com/content/images/graphics/icons/avatars/facebook-avatar.gif","Message":"These beautiful artworks belong to us all. Thank you for being custodians of the national collection"},{"Amount":20.0000,"CurrencyCode":"GBP","DonationDate":"2016-11-16T20:57:11","DonorDisplayName":"Irina ","DonorLocalAmount":20.0000,"DonorLocalCurrencyCode":"GBP","EstimatedTaxReclaim":0.0000,"ImageUrl":"https://www.justgiving.com/content/images/graphics/icons/avatars/facebook-avatar.gif","Message":"One of my favourite museums. Hope to visit again."},{"Amount":2.0000,"CurrencyCode":"GBP","DonationDate":"2016-10-25T09:01:14","DonorDisplayName":"Richard Roberts","DonorLocalAmount":2.0000,"DonorLocalCurrencyCode":"GBP","EstimatedTaxReclaim":0.5000,"ImageUrl":"http://images.justgiving.com/image/24d4733d-a317-4e81-8d0c-014c91259172.jpg?template=profilesummary","Message":"I hope this small contribution will allow you to continue your excellent work"},{"Amount":8.3800,"CurrencyCode":"GBP","DonationDate":"2016-09-06T21:24:18","DonorDisplayName":"Andreas","DonorLocalAmount":10.0000,"DonorLocalCurrencyCode":"EUR","EstimatedTaxReclaim":0.0000,"ImageUrl":"https://www.justgiving.com/content/images/graphics/icons/avatars/facebook-avatar.gif","Message":"It is great to visit for free such a prestigious museum. It's a small sum of money but donated willingly, for culture and for young people"},{"Amount":5.0000,"CurrencyCode":"GBP","DonationDate":"2016-11-17T08:56:35","DonorDisplayName":"Katja Leyendecker","DonorLocalAmount":5.0000,"DonorLocalCurrencyCode":"GBP","EstimatedTaxReclaim":1.2500,"ImageUrl":"http://images.justgiving.com/image/87facb53-ce60-4e05-9c8d-fa830c9c523c.jpg?template=profilesummary","Message":"I had a most wonderful 3 hours in the gallery's 1600s section! Must return!"},{"Amount":5.0000,"CurrencyCode":"GBP","DonationDate":"2016-08-19T23:36:01","DonorDisplayName":"Fangbin Liu","DonorLocalAmount":5.0000,"DonorLocalCurrencyCode":"GBP","EstimatedTaxReclaim":0.0000,"ImageUrl":"https://www.justgiving.com/content/images/graphics/icons/avatars/facebook-avatar.gif","Message":"I like to donate because I love this great museum and the great masterpieces kept in it."},{"Amount":10.0000,"CurrencyCode":"GBP","DonationDate":"2016-11-15T16:27:55","DonorDisplayName":"Janet Scott","DonorLocalAmount":10.0000,"DonorLocalCurrencyCode":"GBP","EstimatedTaxReclaim":2.5000,"ImageUrl":"https://www.justgiving.com/content/images/graphics/icons/avatars/facebook-avatar.gif","Message":"The wonderful National Gallery deserves all the support it can get."},{"Amount":10.0000,"CurrencyCode":"GBP","DonationDate":"2016-08-02T04:18:28","DonorDisplayName":"Suzanne Burke","DonorLocalAmount":10.0000,"DonorLocalCurrencyCode":"GBP","EstimatedTaxReclaim":0.0000,"ImageUrl":"https://www.justgiving.com/content/images/graphics/icons/avatars/facebook-avatar.gif","Message":"Excellent online information for my students!"},{"Amount":10.0000,"CurrencyCode":"GBP","DonationDate":"2016-06-21T09:56:01","DonorDisplayName":"Jane DALY","DonorLocalAmount":10.0000,"DonorLocalCurrencyCode":"GBP","EstimatedTaxReclaim":2.5000,"ImageUrl":"https://www.justgiving.com/content/images/graphics/icons/avatars/facebook-avatar.gif","Message":"A national treasure that needs supporting"}] The Toilet of Venus ('The Rokeby Venus') More paintings in thi


Which global company owes everything to an invention by Dr John S Pemberton?

Coca-Cola History │ World of Coca-Cola Coca-Cola History   Coca-Cola history began in 1886 when the curiosity of an Atlanta pharmacist, Dr. John S. Pemberton, led him to create a distinctive tasting soft drink that could be sold at soda fountains. He created a flavored syrup, took it to his neighborhood pharmacy, where it was mixed with carbonated water and deemed “excellent” by those who sampled it. Dr. Pemberton’s partner and bookkeeper, Frank M. Robinson, is credited with naming the beverage “Coca‑Cola” as well as designing the trademarked, distinct script, still used today. Did you know? The first servings of Coca‑Cola were sold for 5 cents per glass. During the first year, sales averaged a modest nine servings per day in Atlanta. Today, daily servings of Coca‑Cola beverages are estimated at 1.9 billion globally. Prior to his death in 1888, just two years after creating what was to become the world’s #1-selling sparkling beverage, Dr. Pemberton sold portions of his business to various parties, with the majority of the interest sold to Atlanta businessman, Asa G. Candler. Under Mr. Candler’s leadership, distribution of Coca‑Cola expanded to soda fountains beyond Atlanta. In 1894, impressed by the growing demand for Coca‑Cola and the desire to make the beverage portable, Joseph Biedenharn installed bottling machinery in the rear of his Mississippi soda fountain, becoming the first to put Coca‑Cola in bottles. Large scale bottling was made possible just five years later, when in 1899, three enterprising businessmen in Chattanooga, Tennessee secured exclusive rights to bottle and sell Coca‑Cola. The three entrepreneurs purchased the bottling rights from Asa Candler for just $1. Benjamin Thomas, Joseph Whitehead and John Lupton developed what became the Coca‑Cola worldwide bottling system. Among the biggest challenges for early bottlers, were imitations of the beverage by competitors coupled with a lack of packaging consistency among the 1,000 bottling plants at the time. The bottlers agreed that a distinctive beverage needed a standard and distinctive bottle, and in 1916, the bottlers approved the unique contour bottle. The new Coca‑Cola bottle was so distinctive it could be recognized in the dark and it effectively set the brand apart from competition. The contoured Coca‑Cola bottle was trademarked in 1977. Over the years, the Coca‑Cola bottle has been inspiration for artists across the globe — a sampling of which can be viewed at the World of Coca‑Cola in Atlanta. Check out a preview of the  latest art exhibit . The first marketing efforts in Coca‑Cola history were executed through coupons promoting free samples of the beverage. Considered an innovative tactic back in 1887, couponing was followed by newspaper advertising and the distribution of promotional items bearing the Coca‑Cola script to participating pharmacies. Fast forward to the 1970s when Coca‑Cola’s advertising started to reflect a brand connected with fun, friends and good times. Many fondly remember the 1971 Hilltop Singers performing “I’d Like to Buy the World a Coke”, or the 1979 “Have a Coke and a Smile” commercial featuring a young fan giving Pittsburgh Steeler, “Mean Joe Greene”, a refreshing bottle of Coca‑Cola. You can enjoy these and many more advertising campaigns from around the world in the  Perfect Pauses Theater  at the World of Coca‑Cola. EVOLUTION OF THE COCA-COLA BOTTLE The 1980s featured such memorable slogans as “Coke is It!”, “Catch the Wave” and “Can’t Beat the Feeling”. In 1993, Coca‑Cola experimented with computer animation, and the popular “Always Coca‑Cola” campaign was launched in a series of ads featuring animated polar bears. Each animated ad in the “Always Coca‑Cola” series took 12 weeks to produce from beginning to end. The bears were, and still are, a huge hit with consumers because of their embodiment of characteristics like innocence, mischief and fun. A favorite feature at the World of Coca‑Cola is the ability to have your photo taken with the beloved 7′ tall Coca‑Cola Polar Bear. Did you know? One of the most famous adver


Clints and grikes are found in formations of which rock?

Geology and geomorphology -Limestone Pavement Conservation Limestone Pavement Conservation   Geology and geomorphology Limestone pavement is a habitat with a high geological interest.                Forms of limestone pavement can be found in many places in the world,                especially in Alpine and Mediterranean areas, but these lack the                distinctive surface patterning seen on British pavements. How limestone pavements form Limestone is a hard sedimentary rock consisting of calcium carbonate,               formed by the deposition of plant and animal remains on the sea               floor and is thus known as a calcareous rock. Limestones often contain               the visible remains (fossils) of shells and corals. As limestone               is a sedimentary rock, it is laid down in layers or ‘beds’ separated by ‘bedding planes’ which are caused by changes               in deposition rates or content of material deposited. Limestone               pavements in England, Wales and Ireland are mainly formed on deep               beds of Carboniferous limestones which were deposited about 350               million years ago. Those in Scotland can be found on more ancient               Durness and Dalradian limestones. The formation of limestone pavements in the UK and Ireland began               with the scouring of the limestone by kilometre thick glaciers during               the last ice age. The weight of the ice removed the soil that lay               over the limestone, and also fractured the limestone along existing               horizontal surfaces of weakness known as bedding planes. Fractured               rocks were stripped away leaving level platforms of limestone on               which a thick layer of boulder clay (glacial till) was deposited               as the glaciers retreated. Wind blown material was then deposited               on top of the boulder clay. This external material is particularly               important for soil formation, as limestone does not weather down               into soil which would mean if there had been no glacial deposits,               there would have been no soil development. From the flat limestone               surfaces, the characteristic features of limestone pavement have               been formed by water in the glacially deposited soil exploiting               cracks and fissures in the rock such as bedding planes and joints               (lines of weakness in the rock generally running at 90o to bedding               planes). Also deposited on the limestone platforms were erratic rocks, ranging               in size from pebbles to huge boulders. These erratics, often rocks               of a different type to the limestone, are one of the most visible               indicators of glaciation on limestone pavements. Karst scenery Limestone pavement is a type of karst landform. Karst is the word               for an area of soluble rock in which the landforms are of a solutional               nature (i.e. they are caused by water dissolving the rock ) where               drainage is usually underground through rock fissures rather than               in surface streams. Karst, a term originating from a limestone region               in the former Yugoslavia, is derived from the Slovenian word kras,               meaning a bleak, waterless place. It is used to describe a landscape               containing erosional features such as bare pavements, subterranean


Malachite: The mineral malachite information and pictures Advertising Information The Mineral malachite Malachite is a popular mineral with its intense green color and beautiful banded masses. The banded specimens are formed by massive , botryoidal , reniform , and especially stalactitic Malachite that are dense intergrowths of tiny, fibrous needles. Dense banded specimens are often sliced and polished to bring out their beautiful coloring. The bands may consist of concentric rings with interesting patterns; such specimens are highly sought after. These concentric banded specimens are most commonly from African sources. Polished, banded Malachite has been carved into ornaments and worn as jewelry for thousands of years, and in some ancient civilizations it was thought to be a protection from evil when worn as jewelry. Malachite is generally found together with blue Azurite , and sometimes the two may occur admixed or banded together, forming what is commonly known in the gem and mineral trade as " Azure-Malachite ". Malachite may also replace Azurite crystals, retaining the original Azurite shape but chemically alter ing it. For additional information, see the gemstone section on Malachite . USES When found in large pieces, the banded variety of Malachite makes a precious ornamental stone. Small ornamental objects, such as boxes and animal figures, are carved out of this compact stone, and if properly polished, they can be valuable. Malachite is also used as a minor gemstone, and is cut into cabochon s and fashioned into necklace beads. "Azure-malachite" is also used as gemstone and has the same gem applications as banded Malachite. Malachite is very popular among mineral collectors, especially interestingly shaped and banded specimens. It is also used as an ore of copper and crushed to make a green pigment. NOTEWORTHY LOCALITIES There are many places where fine Malachite comes from. Only the best will be mentioned here. Much of the original gem material, from which ornaments and jewelry were made since early times, was from the large deposits in Yekaterinburg Oblast in the Ural Mountains of Russia. Africa contains several outstanding Malachite deposits. The mines at Katanga (Shaba), especially at Kolwezi, in the D.R. Congo (Zaire) produce Malachite in all sorts of odd shapes and forms, and are the source of the best banded , concentric , stalactitic and sparkling specimens. Tsumeb, Namibia, has also produced some of the best Malachite, especially Malachite pseudomorph s after Azurite . The Emke Mine in Ogonja, Namibia is also an outstanding Malachite locality. Morocco also contains fabulous Malachite sources, specifically in Touissit and Kerrouchene. Australia contains important Malachite localities at Burra Burra, South Australia; the Rum Jungle, Batchelor, Northern Territory; and the Sir Dominick Mine, Flinders Ranges, South Australia. A new specimen producer is China, where gorgeous Malachite comes from the Shilu Mine, Yangchun, Guangdong Province, with amazing stalactite s worthy of special mention. Chessy, in the Rhône-Alpes, France, is an old and classic locality, where excellent pseudomorph s of Malachite after Cuprite occur in octahedral and even dodecahedral crystals. Malachite from Brazil is especially prolific in Seabra, Bahia; and popular Mexican Malachite deposits include El Cobre, Concepcion del Oro, Zacatecas; and the now popular Milpillas Mine, Cananea, in Sonora. In the U.S., Arizona is by far the most prolific producer of Malachite, and the mines at Bisbee, Cochise Co., are well known among all collectors for their outstanding variety and quality of Malachite. Other important Arizona localities are Morenci, Greenlee Co.; Ajo, Pima Co.; Mammoth-Saint Anthony, Tiger, Pinal Co.; and the Globe-Miami District, Gila Co.


What do we call the layer of the Earth between its crust and its core?

Earths Crust Earths Crust Introduction The Earths crust is the outermost layer of our planet and is less than 1% of the Earth's volume. The crust and the mantle contain different kinds of rocks making them chemically different. The upper mantle rocks are primarily peridotite. The crust contains of a variety of rocks. Igneous rocks, sedimentary rocks, and metamorphic rocks are the main categories of rocks found on the Earth's surface. Continental and oceanic crust, USGS What is the Moho boundary The speed of earthquake waves led to the discovery of the boundary between the Earths crust and the mantle. The Mohorovicic Discontinuity (MOHO) is the boundary between these two layers. Depth of Moho boundary The Moho boundary was named for the Croatian seismologist who discovered it. It is called a discontinuity because the Earths crust varies in depth. The boundary is very shallow beneath oceanic crust and much deeper beneath great mountain ranges like the Himalayas Oceanic crust The oceanic crust is between five and ten kilometers thick. Separating plates form a low pressure area where molten rock collects in magma chambers. As two oceanic crusts separate basalt flows out onto the ocean floor creating new oceanic crust. Basalt, diabase and gabbro are the primary rocks found in the oceanic crust. These rocks are iron rich, dense and heavier than continental crust rocks. Continental crust When a continental crust and an oceanic crust meet they form a subduction zone. The heavier oceanic crust is forced beneath the lighter continental crust where it subducts into the lithosphere and melts. The oceanic crust is much younger than continental crust that is not destroyed when it collides with another tectonic plate. Continental crust rocks The continental crust contains a wide variety of rocks. Two thousand different minerals have been identified in the crust. Only twenty of these minerals are common. Just ten of the two thousand minerals in the crust combine together in rocks to make up 90% of the crust. Ten silicate minerals Ten minerals that make up 90% of the crust are all silicates because  all contain silicon and oxygen. Quartz is pure silicon and oxygen. The rest of the silicate minerals include additional elements in the minerals structure. Silicate minerals The silicate minerals that make up the continents are lighter than the iron-rich minerals that form in oceanic crust which are derived from the upper mantle. Floating crusts Both the oceanic crust and the continental crust "float" on the asthenosphere that lies beneath the lithosphere. Continental crusts "floats" on the asthenosphere similar to an ice cube floating in water. When they collide with another continental crust they smash together forming great mountain chains instead of being recycled. The continents rise above and sink below the oceanic crust. More Planet Earth Links Earths Interior  Our planet is made up of many layers and scientists working as detectives are uncovering its secrets. The Earths Mantle  Is the mantle molten rock or solid rock? Find out what we know about this large layer of the Earth. Iceland Volcanoes  Did you know volcanoes in Iceland formed because of the Mid Atlantic Ridge and a hot spot? Tectonic Plate Boundaries  Find out about the major types of crustal plates and the boundaries around them. Earths Atmosphere  Find out which layer meteors burn up, where the International Space station is located and more. Earths Crust  Do you know where the youngest crust on our planet is located and how it forms? Planet Earth  Find out about our planet from the Earth's core to the outer reaches of our atmosphere. Kids Fun Science  The links on our home page include information about volcanoes, science activities, plate tectonics, the rock cycle and much more.


Shelley’s Adonias is an elegy on the death of which poet?

Adonais: An Elegy on the Death of John Keats by Percy Bysshe Shelley | Poetry Foundation Adonais: An Elegy on the Death of John Keats by Percy Bysshe Shelley Adonais: An Elegy on the Death of John Keats Related Poem Content Details        I weep for Adonais—he is dead!        Oh, weep for Adonais! though our tears        Thaw not the frost which binds so dear a head!        And thou, sad Hour, selected from all years        To mourn our loss, rouse thy obscure compeers,        And teach them thine own sorrow, say: "With me        Died Adonais; till the Future dares        Forget the Past, his fate and fame shall be An echo and a light unto eternity!" II        Where wert thou, mighty Mother, when he lay,        When thy Son lay, pierc'd by the shaft which flies        In darkness? where was lorn Urania        When Adonais died? With veiled eyes,        'Mid listening Echoes, in her Paradise        She sate, while one, with soft enamour'd breath,        Rekindled all the fading melodies,        With which, like flowers that mock the corse beneath, He had adorn'd and hid the coming bulk of Death. III        Oh, weep for Adonais—he is dead!        Wake, melancholy Mother, wake and weep!        Yet wherefore? Quench within their burning bed        Thy fiery tears, and let thy loud heart keep        Like his, a mute and uncomplaining sleep;        For he is gone, where all things wise and fair        Descend—oh, dream not that the amorous Deep        Will yet restore him to the vital air; Death feeds on his mute voice, and laughs at our despair. IV        Most musical of mourners, weep again!        Lament anew, Urania! He died,        Who was the Sire of an immortal strain,        Blind, old and lonely, when his country's pride,        The priest, the slave and the liberticide,        Trampled and mock'd with many a loathed rite        Of lust and blood; he went, unterrified,        Into the gulf of death; but his clear Sprite Yet reigns o'er earth; the third among the sons of light. V        Most musical of mourners, weep anew!        Not all to that bright station dar'd to climb;        And happier they their happiness who knew,        Whose tapers yet burn through that night of time        In which suns perish'd; others more sublime,        Struck by the envious wrath of man or god,        Have sunk, extinct in their refulgent prime;        And some yet live, treading the thorny road, Which leads, through toil and hate, to Fame's serene abode. VI        But now, thy youngest, dearest one, has perish'd,        The nursling of thy widowhood, who grew,        Like a pale flower by some sad maiden cherish'd,        And fed with true-love tears, instead of dew;        Most musical of mourners, weep anew!        Thy extreme hope, the loveliest and the last,        The bloom, whose petals nipp'd before they blew        Died on the promise of the fruit, is waste; The broken lily lies—the storm is overpast. VII        To that high Capital, where kingly Death        Keeps his pale court in beauty and decay,        He came; and bought, with price of purest breath,        A grave among the eternal.—Come away!        Haste, while the vault of blue Italian day        Is yet his fitting charnel-roof! while still        He lies, as if in dewy sleep he lay;        Awake him not! surely he takes his fill Of deep and liquid rest, forgetful of all ill. VIII        He will awake no more, oh, never more!        Within the twilight chamber spreads apace        The shadow of white Death, and at the door        Invisible Corruption waits to trace        His extreme way to her dim dwelling-place;        The eternal Hunger sits, but pity and awe        Soothe her pale rage, nor dares she to deface        So fair a prey, till darkness and the law Of change shall o'er his sleep the mortal curtain draw. IX        Oh, weep for Adonais! The quick Dreams,        The passion-winged Ministers of thought,        Who were his flocks, whom near the living streams        Of his young spirit he fed, and whom he taught        The love which was its music, wander


Wordsworth, Coleridge – who was the third of the Lake Poets?

Lake poet | English literary circle | Britannica.com English literary circle Cavalier poet Lake poet, any of the English poets William Wordsworth , Samuel Taylor Coleridge , and Robert Southey , who lived in the English Lake District of Cumberland and Westmorland (now Cumbria) at the beginning of the 19th century. They were first described derogatorily as the “Lake school” by Francis (afterward Lord) Jeffrey in The Edinburgh Review in August 1817, and the description “Lakers” was also used in a similar spirit by the poet Lord Byron . These names confusingly group Wordsworth and Coleridge together with Southey, who did not subscribe in his views or work to their theories of poetry . Learn More in these related articles: in English literature: Other poets of the early Romantic period Robert Southey was closely associated with Wordsworth and Coleridge and was looked upon as a prominent member, with them, of the “Lake school” of poetry. His originality is best seen in his ballads and his nine “English Eclogues,” three of which were first published in the 1799 volume of his Poems with a prologue explaining that these verse sketches of... 1 Reference found in Britannica Articles Assorted Reference Lake poets - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up) The term Lake poets is a label applied to the English poets William Wordsworth, Samuel Taylor Coleridge, and Robert Southey, who all lived in the English Lake District of Cumberland and Westmorland (now Cumbria) at the beginning of the 19th century. The three poets were first described derogatorily as the "Lake school" by Francis (afterward Lord) Jeffrey in The Edinburgh Review in August 1817, and the description Lakers was also used in a similar spirit by the poet Lord Byron. These names confusingly group Wordsworth and Coleridge together with Southey, who did not subscribe in his views or work to their theories of poetry. Article History Corrections? Updates? Help us improve this article! Contact our editors with your feedback. MEDIA FOR: You have successfully emailed this. Error when sending the email. Try again later. Edit Mode Submit Tips For Editing We welcome suggested improvements to any of our articles. You can make it easier for us to review and, hopefully, publish your contribution by keeping a few points in mind. Encyclopædia Britannica articles are written in a neutral objective tone for a general audience. You may find it helpful to search within the site to see how similar or related subjects are covered. Any text you add should be original, not copied from other sources. At the bottom of the article, feel free to list any sources that support your changes, so that we can fully understand their context. (Internet URLs are the best.) Your contribution may be further edited by our staff, and its publication is subject to our final approval. Unfortunately, our editorial approach may not be able to accommodate all contributions. Submit Thank You for Your Contribution! Our editors will review what you've submitted, and if it meets our criteria, we'll add it to the article. Please note that our editors may make some formatting changes or correct spelling or grammatical errors, and may also contact you if any clarifications are needed. Uh Oh There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later. Close Date Published: July 20, 1998 URL: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Lake-poet Access Date: January 17, 2017 Share


With which profession does one associate the Stanislawski Method?

What is the Stanislavski Method of Acting? (with pictures) What is the Stanislavski Method of Acting? Originally Written By: Jessica Ellis Revised By: G. Wiesen Last Modified Date: 14 December 2016 Copyright Protected: Top 10 amazing movie makeup transformations Developed in the early 20th century at the Moscow Art Theater by Constantin Stanislavski, the Stanislavski method of acting is a set of techniques meant to create realistic portrayals of characters. The major goal of the Stanislavski method is to have a perfect understanding of the motivations, obstacles, and objectives of a character in each moment. Actors often use this technique for realistic plays, where they try to present an accurate portrayal of normal life. It is not the same as " Method Acting ," which goes even further into becoming a character. Three Core Elements To begin employing the Stanislavski method, actors generally go over the script very carefully, looking for key identifying factors. A performer discovers what a character wants, what prevents the character from getting it, and what means the character will use to achieve this goal. These concepts are frequently referred to as "objective," "obstacle," and "method." Actors must also determine the given circumstances of every scene, such as where the scene takes place, what is in the room, and what is going on in the outside world. Beginning with Objectives To identify the objective clearly, an actor breaks down a scene into “beats” or “bits,” which are short sections that end with each change of objective. In a basic example, if a character pours a cup of coffee, answers the phone, and then runs screaming out of the house, the scene has at least three separate beats. At the bare minimum, the objective changes from pouring coffee, to answering the phone, to getting out of the building. Beats are not determined on action alone, however, and may be based on a change of argument or emotion. Actors can define objectives even within individual lines of dialogue, based on a concept called “objective words.” It is the actor’s job to understand and play the character’s objective not only in the entire play or film, each scene, and each beat, but also in each line. Determining what the key motivation is behind each line is a basic practice in the Stanislavski method. The "Magic If" In order to help actors portray the honest objective of the character, Stanislavski pioneered a concept called the “magic if.” To help connect the character to the actor, performers must ask themselves “What if this situation happened to me?” Through this activity, actors identify with characters as possible aspects of themselves, allowing them to think like the characters, rather than just impersonate them. Obstacles and Methods Within a Scene Obstacles are things preventing a character from achieving his or her objective. In the previous scene, if the character trips while trying to run, it would present an obstacle to the objective of getting out of the house. Obstacles are dealt with through one of three methods: the character gives up the objective because of it, finds a way to go around it, or plunges along regardless. The method a character chooses in dealing with obstacles gives great insight into that character; the basis for much of the Stanislavski method lies in defining how and why a character chooses a particular response. The Internal Monologue Understanding the objectives and methods of a character allows a performer to create an internal monologue for that character. Real people typically have a semi-constant flow of thoughts going on in their minds, and the Stanislavski method attempts to create a similar internal monologue for a character. This technique helps each action feel as if it comes spontaneously, rather than simply because the script says it should happen. Actors also use this monologue to help them prevent a scene from becoming repetitious or dull even after many performances. Differences from "Method Acting" Due of its emphasis on realism, the Stanislavski method is often used in modern plays, f


In a top ten hit for Dusty Springfield who was Billy Ray?

The 5 Best Dusty Springfield Songs | Smooth Radio Become a Smooth Radio VIP The 5 Best Dusty Springfield Songs We've chosen the five best Dusty Springfield songs from the 1960s – with a bit of help from YOU! See which classics made our list. 5. Only Want To Be With You (1963) This 1963 hit was chosen by both Vicky Penney and Teresa Samm, who love its distinctive sound. The single reached number four in the UK chart and has since been since been recorded by many other artists, including the Bay City Rollers and, more bizarrely, Samantha Fox. 4. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me (1966) This got the vote from Vivienne Bell and Teresa Samm on Facebook. You Don’t Have To Say You Love Me reached the top spot in the UK singles chart in 1966. Apparently, Springfield was not satisfied with her vocals on the song until she had recorded forty-seven takes! 3. I Close My Eyes and Count To Ten (1968) This was a firm favourite with Smooth listeners Margaret Watters and Ted Hughes. It reached number 4 in the UK and ranks as one of Springfield's biggest hits. It didn’t do so well in America though, reaching a lowly number 122. Like so many of Springfield’s songs, this has been widely covered -  ABBA 's Anni-Frid Lyngstad released a version in 1970 and Paul Young ’s effort was released in 1983. 2. I Just Don’t Know What To Do With Myself (1964) Chosen by listener Paula Nottle, this classic was, of course, written by Burt Bacharach and Hal David. When it came to Springfield’s recording, it was her third UK single from her solo career. Dionne Warwick achieved some success in America with her version of this in 1966.  1. Son Of A Preacher Man (1968)  We can’t imagine anybody else singing this other than Springfield, but Aretha Franklin was originally offered it (and turned it down), until she heard Springfield's version and Franklin reconsidered and recorded the song herself in 1970! Back to Springfield’s version though; it was international hit that reached number 9 in the UK and number ten in America. A worthy number one, as chosen by Heidi Michelle Parkes and Sharon Rochelle on Facebook.


What is the family name of the ruling dynasty of Monaco?

History of Monaco   HISTORY Since ancient times, Monaco has always been at the crossroads of history. Initially the Ligurians, the ancient people who first settled Monaco, were concerned with the strategic location of the Rock of Monaco. Evidence of the Ligurian occupation of Monaco was found in a cave in the Saint Martin’s Gardens. Originally a mountain-dwelling people, they were known for their hard work and their frugality, two traits by which Monegasque citizens are known for today. Founded by the Phocaeans of Massalia during the 6th century, the colony of Monoikos became an important port of the Mediterranean coast. Monoikos, from Greek roughly translates to "single house," enforcing the ideas of sovereignty, self-sufficiency and self-reliance. Ancient myths venerate Hercules as having passed through this area.. To this day there is evidence of an admiration of Hercules: the largest port is named Port Hercule. Julius Caesar stopped in Monoecus after the Gallic Wars on his way to campaign in Greece. After the collapse of the Western Roman Empire in 476, Monaco was ravaged by Saracens and barbarian tribes. After the Saracens were expelled in 975, the depopulated area was reclaimed by the Ligurians. In 1215, construction began on a fortress atop the Rock of Monaco by a detachment of Genoese Ghibellines. With the intention of turning the Rock of Monaco into a military stronghold, the Ghibellines created a settlement around the base of the Rock to support the garrison. To draw in residents from Genoa and other surrounding cities, the Ghibellines offered land grants and tax exemptions to newcomers. Civil strife in Genoa between the Guelph and Ghibelline families resulted in many taking refuge in Monaco, among them the Guelph family. Son of Otto Canella, Consul of Genoa in 1133, Grimaldo began the House of Grimaldi, the future ruling family of Monaco. In 1297, François Grimaldi ("Malizia", translated from Italian as "The Cunning") disguised as a Franciscan monk alongside his cousin Rainier I and his men captured the fortress atop the Rock of Monaco. At his death in 1309, François Grimaldi was succeeded by his cousin, Rainier I. His son, Charles Grimaldi, who would come to be known as Charles I, is considered by historians to be the real founder of the Principality. He added the areas of Menton and Roquebrune, increasing the size of the Principality. Charles I had an important role in the court of the King of France. Rainier II never entered Monaco, and divided the land between his three sons, Ambrose, Antoine, and Jean. Jean I, who died in 1454, was succeeded by a son, Catalan. Catalan’s daughter, Claudine, married a Grimaldi of the Antibes branch, Lambert. It was under his rule that Monaco was recognized as independent by King Charles VIII of France in 1489. Almost two centuries after François Grimaldi first captured the fortress atop the Rock of Monaco, the Grimaldi's had achieved indisputable sovereignty over the Principality. Repeated attempts by the Genoese to recapture the fortress proved unrewarding. Louis XII confirmed Monaco's independence, establishing an alliance between the Princes of Monaco and the King of France. Then, disputes with the French authorities ended in Monaco being placed under the protection of Spain. This resulted in many financial burdens for the Principality, including shouldering the costs of a garrison Spain placed in the fortress from 1524 for more than a century. Lambert Grimaldi d’Antibes had three sons, Jean, Lucien, and Augustin. Lucien’s son, Honoré I had two sons, Charles II and Hercule, and enjoyed a peaceful reign towards the end of his lifetime. However, both of his sons ruled one after the other, neither for very long. Prior to this point, the ruler of Monaco was referred to as “Lord of Monaco”. In 1612, Hercule’s son Honoré II,  was first given the title of "Prince of Monaco", which became the official title of the ruler of Monaco and would be passed on to his successors. Honoré II led Monaco through a brilliant period; his chief c


What instruction to a printer means ‘let the original stand’?

Stet | Define Stet at Dictionary.com stet verb (used without object), stetted, stetting. 1. let it stand (used imperatively as a direction on a printer's proof, manuscript, or the like, to retain material previously cancelled, usually accompanied by a row of dots under or beside the material). verb (used with object), stetted, stetting. 2. to mark (a manuscript, printer's proof, etc.) with the word “stet” or with dots as a direction to let cancelled material remain. Origin of stet 1815-25; < Latin stēt, present subjunctive 3rd person singular of stāre to stand Dictionary.com Unabridged Examples from the Web for stet Expand Helpfully Yours Evelyn E. Smith Good as a play, declared stet, as Frank went through the rigmarole. Helpfully Yours Evelyn E. Smith stet disappeared the way he had come in a high state of elation. British Dictionary definitions for stet Expand noun 1. a word or mark indicating that certain deleted typeset or written matter is to be retained Compare dele verb stets, stetting, stetted (transitive) to mark (matter to be retained) with a stet Word Origin Latin, literally: let it stand Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Word Origin and History for stet Expand direction to printer to disregard correction made to text, 1755, from Latin stet "let it stand," third person singular present subjunctive of stare "to stand, stand upright, be stiff," from PIE root *sta- "to stand, set down, make or be firm," with derivatives meaning "place or thing that is standing" (cf. Sanskrit tisthati "stands;" Avestan histaiti "to stand;" Persian -stan "country," literally "where one stands;" Greek histemi "put, place, cause to stand; weigh," stasis "a standing still," statos "placed," stater "a weight, coin," stylos "pillar;" Latin sistere "stand still, stop, make stand, place, produce in court," status "manner, position, condition, attitude," stare "to stand," statio "station, post;" Lithuanian stojus "place myself," statau "place;" Old Church Slavonic staja "place myself," stanu "position," staru "old," literally "long-standing;" Gothic standan, Old English standan "to stand," stede "place," steall "place where cattle are kept;" Old Norse steði "anvil," stallr "pedestal for idols, altar;" German Stall "stable;" Old Irish sessam "the act of standing"). Also see related words under assist . Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper


What breed of dog’s evidence is admissible in an American court?

First animal whose evidence is admissible in court | Guinness World Records First animal whose evidence is admissible in court Share Where United States Essentially a nose with a dog attached, a trained bloodhound is the first animal whose evidence is legally admissible in some US courts. A typical bloodhound's nose is lined with 230 million scent receptors - around 40 times more than the human nose - which are used in court to match scene-of-crime evidence to criminals.  Bloodhounds have been used to trail human scent since Roman times. All records listed on our website are current and up-to-date. For a full list of record titles, please use our Record Application Search. (You will be need to register / login for access)