'Well, Did You Evah!' and 'Who Wants to be a Millionaire?' are songs in which 1956 film musical?

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What one word links a 1974 album by Sparks and the group who had hits in 1984-5 with 'Duel' and 'Dr Mabuse'?

Remember the Music of the 80's - Pop-Rock International  Pop/Rock International --------------------------------------> Year | T | Time | Artist - "Title" -------------------------------------------> 1981 |   | 4'28 | ABBA - "The Visitors" 1982 |   | 4'50 | ABC - "All of My Heart" 1985 |   | 3'39 | ABC - "Be Near Me" 1987 |   | 4'41 | ABC - "King Without a Crown" 1982 |   | 3'25 | ABC - "Poison Arrow" 1982 |   | 3'32 | ABC - "The Look of Love" 1987 |   | 4'54 | ABC - "The Night You Murdered Love" 1987 |   | 4'24 | ABC - "When Smokey Sings" 1989 | . | 4'55 | After 7 - "Can't Stop" 1983 |   | 3'52 | Agnetha - "The Heat is On" 1986 |   | 4'09 | a-ha - "Cry Wolf" 1990 |   | 2'59 | a-ha - "Early Morning" 1990 |   | 4'53 | a-ha - "I Call Your Name" 1986 |   | 4'27 | a-ha - "I've Been Losing You" 1986 |   | 4'50 | a-ha - "Manhattan Skyline" 1991 |   | 4'18 | a-ha - "Move to Memphis" 1985 |   | 3'47 | a-ha - "Take On Me" 1988 |   | 4'06 | a-ha - "The Blood That Moves The Body" 1987 |   | 4'16 | a-ha - "The Living Daylights" [soundtrack version, mixed by John Barry] 1985 |   | 5'04 | a-ha - "The Sun Always Shines on TV" 1988 |   | 4'37 | a-ha - "Touchy!" 1985 |   | 4'17 | a-ha - "Train of Thought" (Single Remix) 1988 |   | 3'48 | a-ha - "You Are The One" (Single Remix) 1984 |   | 4'19 | Al Corley - "Cold Dresses" 1984 |   | 3'41 | Al Corley - "Square Rooms" 1983 |   | 4'03 | Al Jarreau - "Boogie Down" 1986 |   | 5'06 | Al Jarreau - "L is for Lover" 1981 | | 5'31 | Al Jarreau - "Roof Garden" 1986 | . | 3'51 | Al Jarreau - "Says" 1976 |   | 3'20 | Al Stewart - "On The Border" 1976 |   | 6'34 | Al Stewart - "Year of the Cat" 1986 |   | 4'57 | Alan Barry - "Come On" 1985 |   | 4'13 | Alan Ross - "Valentino mon amour" 1986 |   | 3'54 | Albert One - "For Your Love" 1987 |   | 5'40 | Albert One - "Hopes & Dreams" 1976 |   | 3'21 | Alessi Brothers - "Oh Lori" 1986 |   | 4'28 | Alisha - "Baby Talk" (Dance Mix) 1985 |   | 4'04 | Alison Moyet - "Invisible" 1984 |   | 3'50 | Alison Moyet - "Love Resurrection" 1987 |   | 3'01 | Alpha Blondy - "Sweet Fanta Diallo" 1984 |   | 3'52 | Alphaville - "Big in Japan" 1986 |   | 4'08 | Alphaville - "Dance With Me" 1984 |   | 4'29 | Alphaville - "Sounds Like a Melody" 1981 |   | 3'35 | Altered Images - "I Could Be Happy" 1984 |   | 4'36 | Amii Stewart - "Friends" 1979 |   | 3'16 | Amii Stewart - "Knock on Wood" 1985 |   | 3'05 | Andrea - "I'm a Lover" 1986 |   | 3'52 | Andy Taylor - "When The Rain Comes Down" 1986 | . | 4'15 | Animotion - "I Engineer" 1984 | . | 3'58 | Animotion - "Obsession" 1984 | . | 5'30 | Animotion - "Obsession" (Extended) 1979 |   | 3'18 | Anita Ward - "Ring My Bell" 1988 |   | 4'02 | Annabel Lamb - "The Ghost of You" 1988 | . | 3'48 | Annie Lennox & Al Green - "Put a Little Love in Your Heart" 1985 |   | 4'43 | Arcadia - "The Promise" 1986 |   | 3'48 | Art of Noise - "Peter Gunn" 1985 |   | 3'54 | Arthur Simms - "Guns & People" [ Subway ] 1985 |   | 4'31 | Arthur Simms - "It's Only Mystery" [ Subway ] 1984 |   | 3'21 | Ashford & Simpson - "Solid" 1984 |   | 5'09 | Ashford & Simpson - "Solid" (Extended) 1982 | . | 3'53 | Asia - "Heat of the Moment" 1988 |   | 4'18 | Avalanche - "Johnny Johnny Come Home" 1989 |   | 4'16 | B-52's - "Love Shack" 1979 |   | 4'34 | B-52's - "Planet Claire" 1989 | . | 4'49 | B-52's - "Roam" 1974 |   | 3'37 | Bachman-Turner Overdrive - "You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet" 1985 | | 3'58 | Bad Boys Blue - "You're a Woman" 1982 |   | 4'50 | Balance - "In for the Count" 1985 |   | 3'47 | Baltimora - "Tarzan Boy" 1986 |   | 4'08 | Bananarama - "A Trick of the Night" (Single version, released in Jan '87) 1983 |   | 3'30 | Bananarama - "Cruel Summer" 1989 |   | 3'01 | Bananarama - "Help!" (Original by The Beatles in 1965) 1987 | . | 3'26 | Bananarama - "I Heard a Rumour" 1987 | . | 5'54 | Bananarama - "I Heard a Rumour" (Horoscope Mix) 1987 |   | 3'


The daughter of one half of a famous double-act, who has been the BBC economics editor since 2008?

The interview: Stephanie Flanders | Media | The Guardian The Observer The interview: Stephanie Flanders She once presented Panorama from her bicycle saddle and is now guiding us through the financial crisis as the BBC's economics editor. She talks to Carole Cadwalladr about cycling to work, juggling career and motherhood, and the powerful Oxbridge elite - of which she is a part - that dominates media and politics Stephanie Flanders at the BBC?s bike sheds in Shepherd?s Bush, London. Photograph: Richard Saker Saturday 25 July 2009 19.01 EDT First published on Saturday 25 July 2009 19.01 EDT Share on Messenger Close Somehow I'd got it into my head that Stephanie Flanders had been the head girl of her school. But when I ask her towards the end of our interview, she says, "No, no! Not even close!", which makes me think that other people have posed this question before. There's something so cool and calm about her, and - it's not a sexy word, even if the Daily Mail has taken to calling her "the Credit Crunch Crumpet" - but she just seems so sensible. Reassuringly sensible, rather than boringly sensible - in another life I think she would have made an excellent GP, she's such a good explainer of difficult, quite frightening things. And if Robert Peston, the BBC's business editor, was the face of the banking crisis and the global financial meltdown last year, Flanders, the economics editor, has been the one who appeared and held our hands as we staggered into recession. She is the headmistress's choice: the clever, serious one who can be relied upon not to get all over-excited and start predicting the end of the world, or the death of global capitalism, an impression that's reinforced when I bump into her with her bike outside Broadcasting House on my way to the interview. She is dressed in a smart blouse and skirt, and despite the roar of the traffic on Wood Lane, and the sirens and the litter, she looks as if she's about to cycle off to have tea with her tutor, a nice chat about Keynesian economics over a buttered crumpet or two. It's her usual cycling gear, she says, although she has one of the easiest commutes of her working life - she lives just five minutes away, and nips home between bulletins to put her children to bed. She wrote a newspaper article on the control theory of risk and how it relates to cycling, and once delivered a report for Panorama from her bike, cycling around Britain to investigate our economic status. She wore her usual skirt and blouse, which prompted one cycling website to complain that although she helped "normalise" it as an activity, it wasn't going to do much for sales of fancy gadgets. Flanders's view on cycling is simply that it's an efficient means of transport. "Efficient" is one of her favourite words when it comes to cycling. "Apart from a taxi, the only way you get as close to your front door is to cycle. I've always thought cycling was quite a lazy option. It's for people who really don't want to walk anywhere." This seems to me to be very Flanders: level-headed, practical, no nonsense. She's warmer and less serious when the cameras aren't rolling, and my tape recorder isn't on, more chatty. And there's just a touch of the 1940s about her. She's possibly the only person in Britain, other than the Queen, who pronounces transport, "traarns-port". In one interview I read she described her teenage self as "a bit of a pill", the kind of terminology even Enid Blyton might have considered a little bit old-fashioned. She has cycled since she was 14, and it's been her main way of getting around in the places she has lived - London, New York and Washington. When I ask about the way cycling has become such a crucial lifestyle prop of the modern Conservative party, she says she suspects that Cameron et al cycle for similar reasons to hers. "I don't think it's about the environment at all. I think they're all just part of this generation who realised it was a nice way of getting into town. I would be surprised if any of these people started cycling because it was good for the environment. I mean it


Which Wiltshire town officially added the prefix 'Royal' to its name in October 2011?

Wootton Bassett given Royal prefix by the Princess Royal - BBC News BBC News Media playback is unsupported on your device Wootton Bassett given Royal prefix by the Princess Royal 16 October 2011 Last updated at 10:24 BST Wootton Bassett will be officially re-named with the prefix "Royal" later by the Princess Royal. The Wiltshire town will be granted Letters Patent in honour of its role in the repatriation of British military personnel killed in war. Princess Anne will be received by Lord Lieutenant John Bush before touring an exhibition and watching a parade through the town. Andy Moore reports.


Sharing its name with one in Venice, what is the covered bridge in Cambridge's St. John's College called?

The Bridge of Sighs, Cambridge - Punting in Cambridge The Bridge of Sighs, Cambridge The Bridge of Sighs, Cambridge The Bridge of Sighs in Cambridge is a covered bridge belonging to St John’s College of Cambridge University. It was built in 1831 and crosses the River Cam between the college’s Third Court and New Court. The architect was Henry Hutchinson. It is named after the Bridge of Sighs in Venice, although they have little architecturally in common beyond the fact that they are both covered. The bridge is one of Cambridge’s main tourist attractions and Queen Victoria is said to have loved it more than any other spot in the city. A common myth states that it was the students who named this bridge “bridge of sighs,” as the context of its existing within the college grounds means that the “sighs” are those of pre-exam students. This belief probably has much to do with the function of the bridge—linking two quadrangles of St John’s College together in a covered path, as opposed to Kitchen Bridge, which is an open-air bridge. Students are rumoured for their sighs on proceeding from their quarters on the Backs to the tutor’s offices in the main college quadrangle. On two separate occasions, students have pulled the prank of dangling a car under the bridge. In the first incident (in 1963), a 1928 Austin 7 was punted down the river using four punts that had been lashed together – then hoisted up under the bridge using ropes. The second incident (in 1968) a Bond or Reliant Regal three-wheeler car was dangled under the bridge. In neither case was the bridge damaged. More Sights


Who composed the 1880 symphonic poem 'In The Steppes of Central Asia'?

In the Steppes of Central Asia In the Steppes of Central Asia Symphonic Poem € 24,00  Add to cart  Info 'In the Steppes of Central Asia' is the common English title for a 'musical tableau' (or symphonic poem) which  Borodin composed in 1880. The work was originally intended to be presented as one of several 'tableaux vivants' to celebrate the silver anniversary of the reign of Alexander II of Russia, who had done much to expand the Russian Empire eastward. The intended production never occurred, but the work itself became, and has remained, a concert favourite ever since its first concert performance in St. Petersburg in 1880. This orchestral work idyllically depicts an interaction of Russians and Asians in the steppe lands of the Caucasus. A caravan of Central Asians is crossing the desert under the protection of Russian troops.


'Embraceable You' and 'I Got Rhythm' are songs in which 1951 film musical?

Girl Crazy, musical | Details | AllMusic Girl Crazy, musical google+ Description               by Adrian Corleonis As the stock market crash of October 1929 rumbled into the Great Depression, Broadway coasted on the momentum of sheer glamour. The previous decade had seen George Gershwin emerge from obscurity to instant fame with Al Jolson 's classic 1920 recording of Swanee, and in ever growing demand to supply music for revues and musicals ranging from the mediocre to the glittering. With his constant collaborator, lyricist brother Ira , he developed an uncanny knack for touching a nerve in the American psyche. As early as 1922 Gershwin had shown serious ambitions as a dramatic composer with the pocket opera Blue Monday, though they would not be fully realized until 1935 with Porgy and Bess. Meanwhile, Rhapsody in Blue (1924), the Piano Concerto (1925), and An American in Paris (1928) -- concert works tickled with demotic tang -- were paced by Broadway musicals whose music became ever more elaborate and richly expressive. Lady, Be Good! (1924), Oh, Kay! (1926), and Funny Face (1927) may be little more than thinly disguised revues worked around boy-meets-girl complications, but studded with numbers destined to become standards and extended with elaborately choreographed dance numbers, they make brisk jazz age counterparts to the elegant divertissements of Rameau . The stillborn 1927 version of Strike Up the Band, which failed at its Philadelphia tryout, is an operetta in all but name. With the revised Strike Up the Band running at Times Square Theater from the beginning of 1930, the Gershwins , at the prompting of producers Alex Aarons and Vinton Freedley , began work on Girl Crazy by Guy Bolton and Jack McGowan. While this story of a New York playboy sent to mend his ways in a small town in the still wild west hovered between farce and fluff, the Gershwins humanized its cardboard characters, lavishing some of their most enduring songs upon them -- "Embraceable You," But Not for Me," "Boy! What Love Has Done to Me," and the incandescent I Got Rhythm, in which an obscure vaudeville singer, Ethel Merman , vaulted into prominence. Even the second-drawer numbers proved viable -- "I'm Bidin' My Time" garnered two chart-topping recordings, while "Bronco Busters," "Sam and Delilah," and "Barbary Coast" are still occasionally rediscovered. The show opened October 14, 1930, at the Alvin Theater with the 19-year-old Ginger Rogers singing the romantic lead. Gershwin conducted the Red Nichols Orchestra at the premiere, with Benny Goodman , Glenn Miller , Jimmy Dorsey , Jack Teagarden , and Gene Krupa in the pit. Girl Crazy ran for 272 performances. Parts/Movements Land of the gay caballero Mexican Dance, instrumental Boy! What love has done to me! When It's cactus time in Arizona The gambler of the West (not used) And I have you (not used) You can't unscramble scrambled eggs (not used) Something peculiar (not used)


In August 1944, German General von Choltitz surrendered Paris to French forces in what railway station?

25 August 1944: ‘Paris broken! Paris martyred! But Paris liberated!’ August 1944 ‘Paris broken! Paris martyred! But Paris liberated!’ Near the Opera, German officers taken prisoner at the nearby Kommandantur. Paris. 25 August 1944. Cartier-Bresson Although the Germans had not yet surrendered the crowds were out early on the streets of Paris in anticipation of the final liberation. Squadron Leader John Pudney was travelling as a liaison officer with the French 2nd Division as they entered the city: As the sun came through the mist and there was more conﬁdence in the light, more people gathered with more ﬂags. They threw ﬂowers and ﬂags: they threw themselves. They clung to the car: they tried to climb on top. The FFI youth leapt upon the mudguards. While they screamed the words ‘Royal Air Force’ and sang the ‘Marseillaise’ and ‘Tipperary’, we managed to keep moving, juggernaut fashion. The only time we stopped we had to be dug out by twenty gendarmes. Suddenly I recognised boulevard Montparnasse over the heads of the crowd. We were at Gare Montparnasse! Gunﬁre, cheers, whistles, shots, tears, kisses, champagne, poured in at the driving window, through the roof. ‘We have waited so long… Thank you for coming… RAF, RAF, RAF… I am English… My brother went to join the Royal Air Force… Kiss me, please… You must drink this: I kept it for the ﬁrst Englishman I met …’ That pillow fight of goodwill begins my Paris memory? So many more people were to describe the hugely emotional scenes that followed, as hundreds of thousands of Parisians thronged onto the streets even as further tank battles took place in the heart of the city. The last die hard Germans snipers would not give up for at least another couple of days. The German commander von Choltitz finally surrendered to the French 2nd Division later that day, preferring them to the the irregular forces of the French Forces of the Interior. Later de Gaulle arrived. His formal position was Defence Minister for the French Republic of 1940. He now sought to establish that that legitimate government had never ceased to exist, simply continued in exile in London. There would be no revolution as the communist dominated Resistance movement had hoped. France would now just carry on as before. General De Gaulle with General Leclerc and other French officers at Montparnasse railway station in Paris, 25 August 1944. His task now was to rebuild France and the spirit of France. It was a Franco-centric world view, and he had little scope to mention anyone else, when he made his first radio address that day: Why do you wish us to hide the emotion which seizes us all, men and women, who are here, at home, in Paris that stood up to liberate itself and that succeeded in doing this with its own hands? No! We will not hide this deep and sacred emotion. These are minutes which go beyond each of our poor lives. Paris! Paris outraged! Paris broken! Paris martyred! But Paris liberated! Liberated by itself, liberated by its people with the help of the French armies, with the support and the help of all France, of the France that fights, of the only France, of the real France, of the eternal France! Well! Since the enemy which held Paris has capitulated into our hands, France returns to Paris, to her home. She returns bloody, but quite resolute. She returns there enlightened by the immense lesson, but more certain than ever of her duties and of her rights. I speak of her duties first, and I will sum them all up by saying that for now, it is a matter of the duties of war. The enemy is staggering, but he is not beaten yet. He remains on our soil. It will not even be enough that we have, with the help of our dear and admirable Allies, chased him from our home for us to consider ourselves satisfied after what has happened. We want to enter his territory as is fitting, as victors. This is why the French vanguard has entered Paris with guns blazing. This is why the great French army from Italy has landed in the south and is advancing rapidly up the Rhône valley. This is why our brave and dear Forces of the inte


Which Surrey town officially added the suffix '-upon-Thames' to its name in May 2012?

Stations suffixed 'junction' - Google Groups Stations suffixed 'junction' The northern terminus of the new East London Line, currently under construction, is to be called Dalston Junction. Although this was the name of the previous station on this site a couple of decades ago when it had historically been a junction, it won't actually be a junction now. Wouldn't a better name be Dalston Lane? The station will actually be on Dalston Lane, thus, not only including the area name, but also identifying the location much more precisely. Could it be argued that Junction is local colloquial? (Is that right english!?) I wouldn't have thought so, I've never heard anyone refer to that part of Dalston as Junction. Perhaps some of the other examples below are existing and too much trouble to change. But calling a new station Junction? Similarly the inappropriate Junction subtitles used at Watford, St Helens and Yeovil would be better as Watford Mainline, St Helens South and Yeovil South - once again the latter two are not junctions. Severn Tunnel Junction: its name doesn't help locate it and what an awful name - everything to do with railway engineering and nothing to do with geography - which side of the River Severn is it? Surely these suffixes are old-fashioned railway parlance inappropriate to the needs of users today and probably alienating potential users. Don't get me going on the 'International' suffix! I might as well be the first to mention that Clapham Junction isn't in Clapham and isn't a junction ... unk...@googlegroups.com "MIG" < googl...@doreenbird.co.uk > wrote in message news:cd7ed67c-a122-4840-8deb-e7999d53d41e@j9g2000vbp.googlegroups.com... 1) How do you figure that CJ isn't a J? 2) Dalston Jn AIUI could have the east chord restored (only as single track) as part of further OG developments (Olympics 2012??). 3) Watford of course is a junction (St Albans Abbey line). I agree that naming stations based on railway engineering features might not be altogether intuitive to a newcomer to a given area. But then, most things in our urban jungle are that intuitive, either - for the same said newcomer. So, if Junction is out; then so is "Bridge" (no more Stamford Bridge, London Bridge, Putney Bridge .....); and of course Tunnel - but you touched on that - near the Severn. Then we could have a look at "Parkway" because like "Birmingham International Airport and NEC" Station (well does that fix it?), Bristol Parkway is well outside of the locality Bristol. Hmm Food for thought - back to my dinner. Cheers Historically, reasons for "junction" were: * Importance.  Victorian junctions were important places. * err.. This isn't the town because some company got there before us * err.. this isn't the town because we couldn't get the railway all that way (as the GWR practice of 'something road'). > Surely these suffixes are old-fashioned railway parlance inappropriate > to the needs of users today and probably alienating potential users. Nonsense.  Stations have to be called something.  In "Bristol Temple Meads" the "Temple meads" bit is redundant and you'd ask for a "return to Bristol" but it helps as a mnemonic for people who like belt-n-braces confirmation. Nobody gets alienated or more importantly, confused - Which is more than can be said for many "international" suffixes. -- Multitude of things for beer, cycling, Morris and curiosities at < http://vulpeculox.net >  NOW WITH ADDED BLOG GOODNESS On 18 Sep, 10:56, Mr Mappy < and...@projectmapping.co.uk > wrote:> > Surely these suffixes are old-fashioned railway parlance inappropriate > to the needs of users today and probably alienating potential users. Not round 'ere you don't my luvver. It's all Paaaarkwuy and Temple Meads. Youms baint be needin to say Brizzle before ee's says Paaarkwuy. Although I suppose you could rename Parkway "Bradley Stoke", or possibly "Stoke Gifford", but it doesn't have the same ring and would probably alienate people even more. On the Lledr valley line, the north end station is invariably known by locals and train staff as "The Junction", because it su


Officially known as the Wooden Bridge, what is the popular name of the wooden footbridge linking two halves of Queens' College, Cambridge?

Paul – Page 4 – Cambridge Ramblers ** Please note that this is an archive of the CANTAB publication and contains out-of-date information ** CANTAB RAMBLER Editorial As the mud dries out on the field paths, lingering only amongst the violets and dog’s mercury in the woods, we look out our sunhats, and seek new venues, or at least paths which have been impassable all Winter.  In this issue, find reports of three new bridges which allow some interesting circuits, and consider some “Watery Ways” in the parish of Wicken or along the Fen Rivers Way. Janet Moreton Path Creation at Rampton See OS Explorer 225 A new bridge and a new bridlepath (Br8)  have been provided at Rampton. A substantial bridge now crosses Reynolds Ditch at  TL 415674, and the new path, with a fine rubble surface, runs approximately N to join an old hedged lane, which meets the main road between Rampton and Willingham, at TL 415685. Thus it becomes possible to make a short circuit from Rampton, eg down Cuckoo Drove, Reynolds Drove, N up the new bridleway, and back along the main road. This is not recommended, as the latter is busy, and has no footway. However, a longer circuit, N again via Haven Drove into Willingham parish, returning along Iram Drove, Rampton Bp 7 to Irams Farm on Great North Fen Drove, and back on New Cut bank from Great North Fen Bridge to Giants Hill, Rampton makes some 7 or 8 miles, depending on the route through Rampton.  This circuit makes a dryshod route in Winter, but lacks shade and detail for a Summer saunter. Abington Pigotts / Litlington boundary culvert bridge replacement See OS Explorer 209 At TL 306 435, a former crumbling culvert bridge near the parish boundary between Abington Pigotts Fp 5, and Litlington Fp 2 has been replaced with a safe footbridge. This is an important and attractive link for a number of possible walks linking Bassingbourn, Litlington, Steeple Morden and Abington Pigotts.  Note that the cross-field paths either side of the bridge have been more frequently reinstated in recent seasons. Please report any problems here. New Bridge at Great Gransden opens path unavailable for 50 years. See OS Explorer 208 With the construction of a substantial footbridge over a deep ditch on Great Gransden Fp 2, a section of path has been made available after many years of complaint.  The bridge, near the junction with Fp 1 at ca. TL 265 556,  is indicated by a yellow waymark on a stile in the lane section of Fp 1. Descend the steep bank, and cross the bridge over the ditch. Continue diagonally across a rough, uncultivated field, towards the bank of a stream, which is reached in a garden, well away from the house.  Continue by the stream-side, emerging between stream and a new tall fence on the road, not far from the Crown and Cushion Inn. This path can be used as part of a circuit involving Great Gransden, Dick & Dolls Lane, Waresley Wood Nature reserve, Vicarage Farm, Wareseley, tea at the garden centre, and the minor road towards Abbotsley, perhaps turning off E on byway & bridleway to return to Great Gransden on Fp 2.  This circuit, of ca. 7 miles, can be augmented by visiting Little Gransden Church and windmill. Fen Rivers Way Since the last issue of Cantab , three intrepid walkers have now completed the Fen Rivers Way up-river from Kings Lynn to Byron’s Pool, above Cambridge.  Readers will recall in the February issue, we had walked as far as Downham Market by 16 January.  Since then, we have made a further 4 walks, completing the route on 24 March 2009.  Our “new completer” Joan Hillier, now has a certificate commemorating her passage along the route.   I wonder how many others have walked the route (for the first time, or again) since the organised series of walks in 2001? Features of the walks were the consistent dry weather, on days selected in advance using the Met Office’s East Anglian website, and backed up early morning by BBC Cambridge’s “half-hour weather forecast”.  We travelled by train, fast, reliable, but quite expensive, even with Senior rail-cards. Looking back on the different days, we were very plea


The Dukedom of Marlborough takes its title from a town in what county?

Marlborough - definition of Marlborough by The Free Dictionary Marlborough - definition of Marlborough by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Marlborough Related to Marlborough: Duke of Marlborough Marl·bor·ough (ˈmɑːlbərə; -brə; ˈmɔːl-) n (Placename) a town in S England, in Wiltshire: besieged and captured by Royalists in the Civil War (1642); site of Marlborough College, a public school founded in 1843. Pop: 7713 (2001) Marlborough (ˈmɑːlbərə; -brə; ˈmɔːl-) n (Biography) 1st Duke of. title of John Churchill. 1650–1722, English general; commander of British forces in the War of the Spanish Succession (1701–14), in which he won victories at Blenheim (1704), Ramillies (1706), Oudenaarde (1708), and Malplaquet (1709) Marl•bor•ough (ˈmɑrl bɜr oʊ, -bʌr oʊ -brə, ˈmɔl-) n. John Churchill, 1st Duke of, Churchill, John.


Robert Gordon University is situated in which city?

Hotels accommodation near Robert Gordon University Hotels near - Robert Gordon University List of accommodation which include: Hotels, guesthouses & Bed and Breakfasts in or near Robert Gordon University. Robert Gordon University Robert Gordon University is an internationally acclaimed institution of higher education, training and educating students from all over the world in many sought after fields of study. Students from 73 countries enrol in this University every year to earn undergraduate, postgraduate and research degrees. The Times Good University Guide 2010 named Robert Gordon University as the best modern university in the UK. Located in Aberdeen, Europe�s oil capital, this state-funde...


What character was played first by John Wayne in a 1969 film, and by Jeff Bridges in a 2010 remake?

True Grit Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 12:05 PM, PST NEWS 730 reviews in total  461 out of 604 people found the following review useful: One of the most crowd-pleasing films I think the Coens have ever made, accessible, simple, mythic and finally beautiful from United States 15 December 2010 The Coen brothers are known for being one of the best filmmakers of our time. They both compliment each other perfectly. When I heard they were remaking the 1969, John Wayne classic True Grit, I was extremely excited and had incredibly high expectations of the film. Being a major fan of Western movies, I was really interested how it would turn out. I wanted the movie to be more faithful to it's original source material, Charles Portis novel, than the 1969 film had been. I was also hopeful that Jeff Bridges would fill the huge shoes of the classic, legendary John Wayne. I was hoping that they would blend the humor of the original 1969 film with some of the suspense or thrills from earlier Coen brothers films like No Country For Old Men or Fargo. But not become way too violent that it causes to stay completely unrecognizable to Charles Portis classic novel. After seeing the Coen brothers new film, I have to say. My extremely high expectations were surpassed. The movie actually surprised all the hype I had, what an incredible film. The atmosphere, clothing, and the buildings reminded me of the old classic Hollywood westerns they used to make. I had a feeling of nostalgia watching the movie through the end. I felt transported to another time period of the old western. Hailee Steinfeld was amazing in the movie, I truly believe that this is her breakout performance. Matt Damon and Josh Brolin were as usual amazing. But the true star of the film has to be Jeff Bridges, in all respects ( I don't mean to offend John Wayne or anything), I think Jeff Bridges did a better job than John Wayne in portraying Rooster Cogburn. His performance showed much more experience, strength and power, the performance was pretty much unforgettable. Jeff Bridges handily reinvents the iconic role of Rooster Cogburn in the Coen brothers' back-to-the-book-remake. I congratulate the Coen for bringing back the western genre, that Hollywood has ignored so much the last decade or so. I can't stress enough how much I recommend this movie to people. Was the above review useful to you? 382 out of 604 people found the following review useful: The Coens Show Some True Class from Hollywood, CA 1 December 2010 Those of you who wonder why someone would remake a good film, need to withhold judgment until seeing this film. It was one of the most authentic westerns I've ever had the privilege of viewing, and I am a die-hard western aficionado, and true-west historian. The costumes, the buildings, the interiors, and the dialogue were so meticulously crafted that I felt entirely immersed in a world long since forgotten, and often misunderstood. The acting was unbelievable as you'd expect from such established, accomplished thespians, but Hailee Steinfeld was a revelation, holding her own, if not carrying the entire film on her relatively small shoulders. The Brothers Coen have justified their choice to adapt Charles Portis' novel, not remake the John Wayne classic. The impact, and visceral reality of life in such places and times, coupled with the abrupt, brutal violence is something you didn't fully grasp in the grandstanding, heroics of the 1969 version. I applaud the Coens for exercising restraint and understatement to allow the scenes and the situations to breathe and take there natural course. Overall, it was an amazing cinematic experience that truly transports the viewer to a very real and fully realized time and space that crackles with fire and true grit. Was the above review useful to you? 239 out of 329 people found the following review useful: Good ol' fashioned storytelling Author: Monotreme02 23 December 2010 As is to be expected, the film has all the classic Coen flourishes, first and foremost its use of language. The Coens have always been impeccabl


Geelong, Ballarat and Bendigo are cities in which Australian state?

Victoria, state, Australia Encyclopedia  >  Places  >  Australia and Oceania  >  Australian and New Zealand Political Geography Victoria Victoria (vĭktôˈrēə) [ key ], state (1991 pop. 3,770,684), 87,884 sq mi (227,620 sq km), SE Australia. It is bounded on the S and E by the Indian Ocean, Bass Strait, and the Tasman Sea. Melbourne is the capital. Other important cities are Geelong , Ballarat , and Bendigo . Australia's second smallest state, Victoria is the most densely populated. The Australian Alps and other mountains of the Eastern Highlands traverse it; the highest point is Mt. Bogong (6,508 ft/1,984 m). The climate is generally temperate and pleasant. The large, but frequently dry, rivers such as the Campaspe and the Mitta Mitta are important for irrigation; a large portion of the irrigated land in Australia is in Victoria. Hume Reservoir, on the New South Wales border, irrigates an extensive agricultural and pastoral area in the north. Despite its size, Victoria is one of Australia's leading agricultural states. Wheat, grown largely in the northeast, is the most important crop, followed by oats, barley, fruits, and vegetables. Livestock and dairying are also important. Sheep are raised in the southwest and dairy cattle in the south. Victoria was the first state in Australia to develop industry. Major industries include automobile manufacturing, textiles, clothing, food processing, and service industries. Gold mining has declined sharply; however, the mining of brown coal, mainly in the Latrobe Valley E of Melbourne, has increased dramatically. Until the introduction of tariff reforms in the 1980s, much of the labor force worked in retail and wholesale trade. Unsuccessful attempts at settlement were made in 1803 and 1826 on the site of the present Melbourne. Settlement began in the 1830s when sheep ranchers from Tasmania came looking for pasture. Known as the Port Phillip District, the area that is now Victoria became part of the colony of New South Wales in 1836. In 1851, Victoria was made a separate British colony, which was granted full constitutional self-government in 1855. The discovery of gold in 1851 led to a rapid population increase. Victoria was federated as a state of the Commonwealth of Australia in 1901. Executive power rests nominally in the governor, who is appointed by the crown on advice of the cabinet. The premier and the cabinet are responsible to the bicameral state parliament. The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright © 2012, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved.


Which American President organised the Louisiana Purchase in 1803?

Milestones: 1801–1829 - Office of the Historian Milestones: 1801–1829 Louisiana Purchase, 1803 The Louisiana Purchase encompassed 530,000,000 acres of territory in North           America that the United States purchased from France in 1803 for $15 million. The Louisiana Purchase As the United States spread across the Appalachians, the Mississippi River became           an increasingly important conduit for the produce of America’s West (which at           that time referred to the land between the Appalachians and the Mississippi).           Since 1762, Spain had owned the territory of Louisiana,           which included 828,000 square miles. The territory made up all or part of           fifteen modern U.S. states between the Mississippi River and the Rocky           Mountains. The Pinckney             treaty of 1795 had resolved friction between Spain and the United States over the           right to navigate the Mississippi and the right for Americans to transfer their           goods to ocean-going vessels at New Orleans. With the           Pinckney treaty in place and the weak Spanish empire in control of Louisiana,           American statesmen felt comfortable that the United States’ westward expansion           would not be restricted in the future. This situation was threatened by Napoleon Bonaparte’s plans           to revive the French empire in the New World. He planned to recapture the           valuable sugar colony of St. Domingue from a slave rebellion, and then use           Louisiana as the granary for his empire. France acquired Louisiana from Spain in           1800 and took possession in 1802, sending a large French army to St. Domingue           and preparing to send another to New Orleans. Westerners became very           apprehensive about having the more-powerful French in control of New Orleans:           President Thomas             Jefferson noted , “There is on the globe one single spot, the             possessor of which is our natural and habitual enemy. It is New             Orleans.” James Monroe In addition to making military preparations for a conflict in the Mississippi           Valley, Jefferson sent James Monroe to join Robert Livingston in France to try to purchase New           Orleans and West Florida for as much as $10 million. Failing that, they were to           attempt to create a military alliance with England. Meanwhile, the French Army           in St. Domingue was being decimated by yellow fever, and war between France and           England still threatened. Napoleon decided to give up his plans for Louisiana,           and offered a surprised Monroe and Livingston the entire territory of Louisiana           for $15 million. Although this far exceeded their instructions from President Jefferson, they agreed. When news of the sale reached the United States, the West was elated. President Jefferson, however, was in a quandary. He had always           advocated strict adherence to the letter of the Constitution, yet there was no           provision empowering him to purchase territory. Given the public support for the           purchase and the obvious value of Louisiana to the future growth of the United           States, however, Jefferson decided to ignore the legalistic interpretation of           the Constitution and forgo the passage of a Constitutional amendment to validate the purchase. This decision contributed to the principle of implied powers of           the federal government.


The University of Warwick is situated in which city?

Location and Contacts | University of Warwick Park and Ride Visiting the University Our university is located in the heart of England, 3 miles (5 kilometres) from the centre of Coventry, on the border with Warwickshire. We're really proud of the environment in which our campus is set - this is a great place to live, work, research and study. Why not come and see it for yourself? Directions


The Dukedom of Wellington takes its title from a town in what county?

Wellington, Somerset, England, UK, Tourist and local information     The Times recently reported that Wellington was the third-best place in Britain to live. Only third-best! Many of the locals would say there is nowhere better. This small market town placed between the River Tone and the beautiful Blackdown Hills has everything most people would wish for. Wellington is packed with the kind of independent shops that have vanished from many other UK High Streets. A traditional ironmongers and no less than four bakeries bustle alongside fashion and shoe shops that are independent and distinctive. Locally sourced meats and cheeses are easily available and a Farmers Market is held every first and third Saturday of the month. Not that the independent retailers lack competition. The town also boasts three supermarket chains; Waitrose, Asda, and the Co-op. With flourishing cafes and pubs, plus the splendid art deco Wellesley cinema, this a town worth visiting – and only a mile from Junction 26 on the M5.     Wellington Food Town Wellington Food Town is a major initiative to make Wellington the 'Food Town' of Somerset and is a partnership between Somerset Food Links, Taunton Deane Borough Council and Wellington Economic Partnership. Click here for more information on the food available in and around Wellington.     Wellington Museum The Museum is open from Easter to the end of September: Monday to Friday 10.00a.m - 4p.m. Saturday 10.00a.m.-1.00 p.m. From October to mid December it is open on Saturdays only. 10.00a.m - 1.00 p.m. Entry is FREE. 200 yards west of traffic lights in centre of town.


What character was played first by Ursula Andress in a 1967 film, and by Eva Green in a 2006 remake?

Vesper Lynd - 必应 Vesper Lynd (Character) on IMDb: Movies, TV, Celebs, and more... IMDb. Movies, TV & Showtimes. MOVIES. In Theaters; Showtimes ... Valerie Mathis / Vesper www.imdb.com/character/ch0000275 Vesper Lynd is a fictional HM Treasury liaison officer who appeared in EON Productions' 2006 James Bond film Casino Royale. Portrayed by French actress Eva Green, the ... jamesbond.wikia.com/wiki/Vesper_Lynd_(Eva_Green) Vesper Lynd: 2007: The Golden Compass: Serafina Pekkala: 2008: Franklyn: Emilia / Sally: 2009: Cracks: Miss G: 2010: Womb: Rebecca: 2011: Perfect Sense ... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eva_Green


Made in Scotland, Caboc cheese is coated in what?

The Teddington Cheese description of Caboc Caboc The paste is primrose yellow, rich and smooth like butter and has       a light nutty flavour, from the oatmeal coating. Caboc is Scotland's oldest cheese, known     in the 15th century in the Western Highlands. It was described as a chieftain's     cheese because in those days rich, soft cheeses were reserved for the     nobility and such cheeses were called 'white meats'. The cheese was first     made by Mariota de Ile, the daughter of the chieftain MacDonald of the     Isles. When Mariota was 12 years old she was in     danger of being abducted by the Campbells, who planned to marry her to     one of their own and seize her lands. Mariota escaped to Ireland, learned     how to make cheese and brought her knowledge back to her people. Mariota     passed the recipe on to her daughter, who in due course passed it to her     daughter. The recipe, still kept secret, has been handed down from mother     to daughter ever since, the present maker being Mrs Suzannah Stone of     Tain. She works with a team of eight local women and her cheese is sold under the seal of Highland Fine Cheeses Ltd. Caboc is made using the double cream of     pasteurised cows' milk, without rennet, and the cheese is shaped into     small logs. Nowadays, each cheese is rolled in toasted pinhead oatmeal.     The paste is primrose yellow, rich and smooth like butter and has a light     nutty flavour, from the oatmeal. The cheese is generally eaten when young,     within 5 days of making. It can, however, be kept for up to three weeks     in cool conditions. Each log is 3cm in diameter, 7cm in length and weighs     100g. Caboc has a fat content of 67%. Legend has it that the process of coating     Caboc in oats was discovered by accident. A cattle herder returned home     with the day's cheese in the same box he had used to carry his oatcakes     earlier that day. The oat-coated cheese was enjoyed so much that from     that day onwards Caboc has always been made with the oatmeal coating. Caboc can be enjoyed as part of a cheese-board     or served as a starter with watercress and dry brown toast. It can also     be mixed with a little Drambuie or malt whiskey and served as a dessert. It is best accompanied with a light red     wine, Beaujolais for instance. Click        here or press your 'Back' button to return WINES


What music festival is held each July at a disused airfield in Balado, Kinross-shire?

T in the Park - Mirror Lifestyle T in the Park An annual event since 1994, T in the Park is a Scottish outdoor music festival held on a disused airfield in Balado, Kinross-shire. Extended from 2 days to 3 in 2007, the festival's name comes from the fact their main sponsor is the brewing company Tennants.


What US state was purchased by Secretary of State William H. Seward from Russia in 1867 for 7.2 million dollars?

Milestones: 1866–1898 - Office of the Historian Milestones: 1866–1898 Purchase of Alaska, 1867 The purchase of Alaska in 1867 marked the end of Russian           efforts to expand trade and settlements to the Pacific coast of North America,           and became an important step in the United States rise as a great power in the           Asia-Pacific region. Beginning in 1725, when Russian Czar Peter the             Great dispatched Vitus Bering to explore the Alaskan coast,           Russia had a keen interest in this region, which was rich in natural resources           and lightly inhabited. As the United States expanded westward in the early           1800s, Americans soon found themselves in competition with Russian explorers and           traders. St. Petersburg, however, lacked the financial resources to support           major settlements or a military presence along the Pacific coast of North           America and permanent Russian settlers in Alaska never numbered more than four           hundred. Defeat in the Crimean War further reduced Russian interest in this           region. Signing of the Alaska Treaty, 1867 Russia offered to sell Alaska to the United States in 1859, believing the United           States would off-set the designs of Russia’s greatest rival in the Pacific,           Great Britain. The looming U.S. Civil War delayed the sale, but after the war,           Secretary of State William Seward quickly took up a renewed Russian offer and on March           30, 1867, agreed to a proposal from Russian Minister in Washington, Edouard de           Stoeckl, to purchase Alaska for $7.2 million. The Senate approved the treaty of           purchase on April 9; President Andrew Johnson signed the treaty on May 28, and           Alaska was formally transferred to the United States on October 18, 1867. This           purchase ended Russia’s presence in North America and ensured U.S. access to the           Pacific northern rim. For three decades after its purchase the United States paid little attention to           Alaska, which was governed under military, naval, or Treasury rule or, at times,           no visible rule at all. Seeking a way to impose U.S. mining laws, the United           States constituted a civil government in 1884. Skeptics had dubbed the purchase           of Alaska “Seward’s Folly,” but the former Secretary of State was vindicated           when a major gold deposit was discovered in the Yukon in 1896, and Alaska became           the gateway to the Klondike gold fields. The strategic importance of Alaska was           finally recognized in World War II. Alaska became a state on January 3, 1959.


Which 'handyman' has hosted TV quizzes 'Secret Fortune', 'Who Dares Wins' and 'Perfection'?

Nick Knowles - UKGameshows Nick Knowles Wildest Dreams Biography Presenter who turns up all over the place, a kind of less boring version of Mark Durden-Smith . He has done all sorts, but outside of quiz shows is best known for the home makeover show DIY SOS. His face was for some years home to the last-known outbreak of designer stubble in Britain, but he got rid of it (the stubble, not the face) just before High Definition came in, a decision for which we can all be thankful. Web links


Which US magazine produces an annual '500' list of biggest US companies based on gross revenue?

Fortune 500 Fortune 500 Methodology Companies are ranked by total revenues for their respective fiscal years. Included in the survey are companies that are incorporated in the U.S. and operate in the U.S. and file financial statements with a government agency. This includes private companies and cooperatives that file a 10-K or a comparable financial statement with a government agency, and mutual insurance companies that file with state regulators. It also includes companies that file with a government agency but are owned by private companies, domestic or foreign, that do not file such financial statements. Excluded are private companies not filing with a government agency; companies incorporated outside the U.S.; and U.S. companies consolidated by other companies, domestic or foreign, that file with a government agency. Also excluded are companies that failed to report full financial statements for at least three-quarters of the current fiscal year. Percent change calculations for revenue, net income, and earnings per share are based on data as originally reported. They are not restated for mergers, acquisitions, or accounting changes. The only changes to the prior years’ data are for significant restatement due to reporting errors that require a company to file an amended 10-K. Revenues Revenues are as reported, including revenues from discontinued operations when published. If a spin-off is on the list, it has not been included in discontinued operations. Revenues for commercial banks includes interest and noninterest revenues. Revenues for insurance companies include premium and annuity income, investment income, and capital gains or losses, but exclude deposits. Revenues figures for all companies include consolidated subsidiaries and exclude excise taxes. Data shown are for the fiscal year ended on or before Jan. 31, 2016. Unless otherwise noted, all figures are for the year ended Dec. 31, 2015. Profits Profits are shown after taxes, extraordinary credits or charges, cumulative effects of accounting changes, and noncontrolling interests (including subsidiary preferred dividends), but before preferred dividends of the company. Figures in parentheses indicate a loss. Profit declines of more than 100% reflect swings from 2014 profits to 2015 losses. Profits for real estate investment trusts, partnerships, and cooperatives are reported but are not comparable with those of the other companies on the list because they are not taxed on a comparable basis. Profits for mutual insurance companies are based on statutory accounting. Balance Sheet Assets are the company’s year-end total. Total stockholders’ equity is the sum of all capital stock, paid-in capital, and retained earnings at the company’s year-end. Excluded is equity attributable to noncontrolling interests. Also excluded is redeemable preferred stock whose redemption is either mandatory or outside the company’s control. Dividends paid on such stock have been subtracted from the profit figures used in calculating return on equity. Employees The figure shown is a fiscal year-end number as published by the company in its annual report. Where the breakdown between full- and part-time employees is supplied, a part-time employee is counted as one-half of a full-time employee. Earnings Per Share The figure shown for each company is the diluted earnings-per-share figure that appears on the income statement. Per-share earnings are adjusted for stock splits and stock dividends. Though earnings-per-share numbers are not marked by footnotes, if a company’s profits are footnoted it can be assumed that earnings per share is affected as well. The five-year and 10-year earnings-growth rates are the annual rates, compounded. Total Return to Investors Total return to investors includes both price appreciation and dividend yield to an investor in the company’s stock. The figures shown assume sales at the end of 2015 of stock owned at the end of 2005, 2010, and 2014. It has been assumed that any proceeds from cash dividends and stock received in spin-offs were reinvested when they we


Translating as `skewer', what Greek dish consists of small pieces of pork, tomatoes, onions and tzatziki wrapped in pita bread?

How to Cook Souvlaki in the Oven | eHow How to Cook Souvlaki in the Oven Brand X Pictures/Brand X Pictures/Getty Images Souvlaki is a popular Greek dish typically grilled on a skewer. It consists of pieces of marinated meat that may be eaten alone, with pita bread, as part of a salad, garnished with sauce or served with fried potatoes. The most common meat used in Greece is pork, but souvlaki can also be made with chicken, beef, turkey or lamb. If you don’t have a grill -- or grilling weather -- you can infuse this dish’s succulent flavors into a meal using your oven. Basic Components To make souvlaki in the oven, you’ll first need to choose which meat you want to cook. If you're using beef, look for a well-marbled cut. Alternatively, use boneless chicken or turkey or a lamb loin roast. Souvlaki also requires olive oil, lemon juice, Greek salad dressing and a blend of oregano, thyme, garlic and mint. You’ll want one pita per person, a bowl of fresh greens with cherry tomatoes, olives, cucumber and onions, and crumbled feta cheese. Keep the lettuce mix and cheese in the refrigerator while you prepare the meat and pita. Preparing the Meat and Pita Marinate the meat to prepare it for the oven. Chop it into bite-size portions and coat the pieces evenly with olive oil, lemon and spices. Let the meat marinate in the refrigerator for at least one hour before cooking. The longer the meat sits, the richer the flavors become. However, avoid marinating any longer than overnight. While the meat marinates, apply olive oil on both sides of the pita with a pastry brush. If you wish, sprinkle each pita with a bit of basil and/or garlic. Stack them onto a sheet of aluminum foil and cover completely. Set aside. Oven Cooking Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. For quick cleanup later, line a roasting pan with aluminum foil. Spread the meat chunks evenly in the bottom of the roaster. Bake for 20 minutes, then flip the meat to the other side. Cook for another 20 minutes or until the meat reaches a safe minimum cooking temperature when you check it with an internal thermometer. For lamb, beef, chicken and turkey, the internal thermometer should read 165 degrees Fahrenheit, while pork is done at 145 degrees as long as you rest the meat for three minutes before serving. Put your foil-wrapped pitas in the oven to warm for about 12 minutes before the meat finishes cooking. Sauce and Service Once the meat finishes in the oven, you can serve it on a bed of greens dressed with Greek salad dressing, a sprinkling of feta cheese and the pita on the side. Alternatively, use a vinaigrette with the greens, as the flavor profile is very similar. You may also want to offer dipping condiments. In Greece, Tzatziki or garlic sauce often accompany this dish. Tzatziki sauce contains yogurt, cucumber, dill, garlic, salt and pepper. Garlic sauce consists of thin mashed potatoes, garlic, salt, olive oil, lemon juice and vinegar.


The name of what woodwind instrument is also that of a quarter-bottle of champagne?

What does Piccolo mean? Freebase(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Piccolo The piccolo is a half-size flute, and a member of the woodwind family of musical instruments. The piccolo has most of the same fingerings as its larger sibling, the standard transverse flute, but the sound it produces is an octave higher than written. This gave rise to the name "ottavino," the name by which the instrument is referred to in the scores of Italian composers. Piccolos are now only manufactured in the key of C; however, they were once also available in D♭. It was for this D♭ piccolo that John Philip Sousa wrote the famous solo in the final repeat of the closing section of his march "The Stars and Stripes Forever". In the orchestral setting, the piccolo player is often designated as Piccolo/Flute III or even Assistant Principal. The larger orchestras have designated this position as a Solo position due to the demands of the literature. Piccolos are often orchestrated to double the violins or the flutes, adding sparkle and brilliance to the overall sound because of the aforementioned one-octave transposition upwards. The first known use of the word piccolo was in 1856, though the English were using the term already some fifteen years earlier. Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Piccolo pik′ō-lō, n. a flute of small size, having the same compass as an ordinary flute, while the notes all sound an octave higher than their notation.—Also Flauto piccolo, Octave flute, Ottavino. [It.] Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: piccolo A type of woodwind instrument created and designed in various colors, materials, shapes, sizes and styles, used to create music and sound. Our friend of the family plays the piccolo, he loves it and every singing session we have we ensure we invite him along, its a beautiful sound. Numerology The numerical value of Piccolo in Chaldean Numerology is: 5 Pythagorean Numerology


The 1999 film '10 Things I Hate About You', starring Heath Ledger, is based on which Shakespeare play?

10 Things I Hate About You (1999) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error 10 Things I Hate About You ( 1999 ) PG-13 | A pretty, popular teenager can't go out on a date until her ill-tempered older sister does. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 22 titles created 08 Apr 2012 a list of 35 titles created 24 Dec 2012 a list of 30 titles created 14 Jan 2014 a list of 30 titles created 4 months ago a list of 23 titles created 1 month ago Title: 10 Things I Hate About You (1999) 7.2/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. 2 wins & 12 nominations. See more awards  » Videos Cady Heron is a hit with The Plastics, the A-list girl clique at her new school, until she makes the mistake of falling for Aaron Samuels, the ex-boyfriend of alpha Plastic Regina George. Director: Mark Waters A rich high school student tries to boost a new pupil's popularity, but reckons without affairs of the heart getting in the way. Director: Amy Heckerling A clean-cut high school student relies on the school's rumor mill to advance her social and financial standing. Director: Will Gluck A girl makes a wish on her 13th birthday and wakes up the next day as a 30-year-old woman. Director: Gary Winick     1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.4/10 X   When her brother decides to ditch for a couple weeks in London, Viola heads over to his elite boarding school, disguises herself as him, and proceeds to fall for one of her soccer teammates. Little does she realize she's not the only one with romantic troubles, as she, as he, gets in the middle of a series of intermingled love affairs. Director: Andy Fickman     1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.4/10 X   Benjamin Barry is an advertising executive and ladies' man who, to win a big campaign, bets that he can make a woman fall in love with him in 10 days. Andie Anderson covers the "How To" beat for "Composure" magazine and is assigned to write an article on "How to Lose a Guy in 10 days." They meet in a bar shortly after the bet is made. Director: Donald Petrie A smart but sensible new graduate lands a job as an assistant to Miranda Priestly, the demanding editor-in-chief of a high fashion magazine. Director: David Frankel When a blonde sorority queen is dumped by her boyfriend, she decides to follow him to law school to get him back and, once there, learns she has more legal savvy than she ever imagined. Director: Robert Luketic A pushy boss forces her young assistant to marry her in order to keep her visa status in the U.S. and avoid deportation to Canada. Director: Anne Fletcher A young man and woman decide to take their friendship to the next level without becoming a couple, but soon discover that adding sex only leads to complications. Director: Will Gluck Beca, a freshman at Barden University, is cajoled into joining The Bellas, her school's all-girls singing group. Injecting some much needed energy into their repertoire, The Bellas take on their male rivals in a campus competition. Director: Jason Moore After serving as a bridesmaid 27 times, a young woman wrestles with the idea of standing by her sister's side as her sibling marries the man she's secretly in love with. Director: Anne Fletcher Edit Storyline Adapted from William Shakespeare's play "The Taming of the Shrew," 10 Things I Hate About You starts off with Cameron, new student at Padua High, sitting in the office of the quirky guidance counselor Ms. Perky. He is then shown around the school by Michael, who will become his best friend. During his tour is when Cameron first sees Bianca Stratford, a beautiful sophomore with one problem: she isn't allowed to date. And neither is her "shrew" sister, Katarina, a senior who loves indie rock and feminist prose and hates conformity. But Kat and Bianca's father alters his house rule: now, Bianca can date... as long as Kat has a da


In what TV game show do players not want to join the '1p Club'?

Wheel of Fortune Fan Reviews & Ratings - TV.com 1.0 By IOShadL65 ,    Aug 03, 2015 Since it's conception, the Food and Drink category has NEVER, EVER been both food and drink. It has always been one or the other, but NEVER both. It would be clearly appropriate to either correctly update, rename, or entirely eliminate this politically incorrect category altogether. This, and deliberately, stupidly buying totally obvious vowels (likely coached to do so by directors) are primary reasons I have completely stopped watching what was previously our totally favorite family game show. It's obvious you only have to be a total moron to be on this show. Winning is seemingly only a matter of being less stupid than your opponents. DO YOU AGREE? 10 By williamgrisaitis1 ,    Apr 21, 2015 i have looked at this program from the day it started. i am 87 and will be 100 next year 2016, I would like to be on this  am a WWii vet i really don't think that I look my age. i see that Pat and Vanna also keep looking good. I am a retired Veteran. 27 yes. combst fighting the Japs. Radio Operator and gunner on a B24 the Distinquished Flying Cross, 4 Air Medals plus other awards. Married over 70 yrs. had one son and two grandkids. I Luv wheel of fortune because it also helps keep my mind alert. I would like to be the oldest contestant that this program ever had. note. I also still drive my car each William L Grisaitis  558 Queens Mirror Circle  Casselberry   Fl 21707 DO YOU AGREE? The most boring game show on TV. 1.0 By WTD ,    Mar 10, 2014 Complete waste of time! This show is overrated, unoriginal and ridiculously boring. It has no educational value. Pat Sajak and Vanna White serve no real purpose for this show whatsoever. The introduction of Pat Sajak and Vanna White is the most boring part of this show and the digital letterboard that has been in use since 1997 is the primary reason Vanna White is as useless as an old newspaper. The categories are boring and watching contestants spin the Wheel and call out one random letter after another just to solve some random puzzle is just as boring. This show is filled with ridiculous gimmicks like the Toss-Up puzzles and the $1,000 bonus on the Final Spin. This show is nothing but a shell of its former self. There are nearly 200 TV stations that currently broadcast this show every night, and every TV station should definitely get rid of this show, the sooner the better. Count me as one of a number of people that cannot wait for this show to come to an end once and for all. DO YOU AGREE? A Classic and Knowledgeable Show! 10 By T_VFan ,    Apr 30, 2012 I am so glad this show is still on! I always love to see what new prizes and puzzles they come up with. I always go along and try to solve them. The visual displays on this show is OUT OF THIS WORLD beautiful and hi-tech. The contestants are always happy and chirpy, and who can blame them for being on the best game show on TV today?! There is great support from contestant to contestant, the puzzles are hard but not mind boggling for geeks that can't hold up to Jeopardy, and the colors and lights keep you engaged. Perfecto! DO YOU AGREE? I learned my alphabet watching this show. 8.5 By pudgebyrd722 ,    Dec 16, 2011 Wheel of Fortune is easily one of my favorite game shows out there. It's certainly a classic and Pat Sajak and Vanna White have been brilliant over the years. I started watching this show when I was exceptionally young and my parents have told me I learned my ABC's watching this show everyday at 6 during my toddler ages. Certainly one of the best shows altogether, forget the game show genre, and anyone who doesn't like it has been brainwashed by this new crap that has been put on TV today. DO YOU AGREE? There is no summary because this show is not a show at all, it is a game show! 4.9 By darkdrone ,    Jan 01, 2011 This show is really boring. Please stay away from it because the show has know real meaning to it. I mean seriously the game show is guessing words and winning money. Everytime someone wins the game an


Situated on the River Wyre, what Lancashire town became the world's first Fairtrade town in 2000?

FIG Tree - Unique and inspirational - The FIG Tree, Garstang Traveller Reviews - TripAdvisor “FIG Tree - Unique and inspirational” Reviewed 20 November 2012 The FIG Tree is celebrating its first birthday and provides a wonderful experience for those of an ethical inclination or those just wanting a fine cup of coffee and slab of locally made cake in Garstang - The worlds first of over 1200 Fairtrade Towns. But the cafe is merely there to support the main business of Fair Trade Visitor centre where you can learn all about the fascinating history of this uique venue. Hoping to be a museum one day the FIG Tree is well on its way! One if the men behind the venture is the inspirational Bruce Crowther - Godfather if the Fairtrade Towns movement and reason enough to pay a visit to hear stories of trials and tribulations from slavery and the Quakers right through to the birth of the FIG Tree and the Community Interest Company behind it. And a great venue for school visits. With Fairtrade within the schools curriculum now, what better way than participating in a chocolate makimng workshop using cocoa beans especially imported from Ghana. I highly recommend a visit to the website to find out more!!!!! Visited November 2012 “The Fig Tree - the worlds first fair trade visitors centre and cafe :)” Reviewed 6 November 2012 The Fig Tree can proudly boast that it is the only first fair trade visitors centre and cafe in the world. Located; High Street, Garstang, Preston, United Kingdom, the centre is a short hop from Preston and Lancaster. I first visited The Fig Tree October 2011 when it was a mere shell and was invited to a fair trade tea party, August 2012. The enthusiasm, passion and the warm welcome was overwhelming and humbling.I was impressed by its amazing transformation. I loved The Fig Tree logo as a feature on the cafe wall and the Nelson Mandela quotes in the adjacent workshop. The Fig Tree offers a wonderful range fair trade products, fair trade bevarages, tea, coffee, hot chocolate and mouth watering home made cakes and biscuits are on offer daily. It also showcases the history of the Quakers and the abolition of the slave trade through exhibits and learning materials. Everything you ever want to know about fair trade can be found here. Supporting local farmers and producers, ice cream and other local produce can also be tried and tasted to your hearts content. The large cafe can boldy accommodate, 40-60 customers. I thoroughly enjoyed the home made scones and chocolate cake. :) Expect to pay an average of 4-7 pounds for cakes and tea. Well worth every penny. The centre offers chocolate workshops for local schools and tourists as Garstang's has strong links with the cocoa farming community in Africa's first Fair Trade Town of New Koforidua in Ghana. The management team also organises The Fair Trade Way, the world's first long-distance fair trade heritage trail. The trail starts at The Fig Tree, Garstang and connect through the fair trade towns of Lancaster, Arnside, Kendal, Windermere, Grasmere and Keswick, Cumbria. Mr. Bruce Crowther will personally take you on a tour of the market town of Garstang, however, I would advise that you write to him well in advance of your visit and requirements. The concept for this educational centre and cafe was devised by director Mr. Bruce Crowther MBE, Ms. Rita Verity of Sonia's Smiles, Haworth, Christina Longden of The Lorna Young Foundation, Huddersfield, other key members of the fair trade community not forgetting the many selfless volunteers who make this building the epicentre for fair trade in the United Kingdom and inspiration for many fair trade international movements. Garstang became the world's first Fair Trade Town and has inspired the fair trade towns movement globally. At a Public Town Meeting on Thursday 27th April 2000 the people of Garstang voted virtually unanimously for Garstang to become the world's first Fairtrade Town. I would highly recommend all ethically responsible individuals and fair trade supporters to visit this pioneering institute. I hope to return to Garst


What Japanese term, translating as 'pleasant savoury taste', is one of the five basic tastes?

umami - definition and meaning umami Definitions from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition n. A taste that is characteristic of monosodium glutamate and is associated with meats and other high-protein foods. It is sometimes considered to be a fifth basic taste along with sweet, sour, salty, and bitter. from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License n. One of the five basic tastes, the savory taste of foods such as seaweed, cured fish, aged cheeses and meats n. The taste of flavor enhancers added to food to accentuate savoriness, notably monosodium glutamate Etymologies from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition Japanese. from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License From Japanese 旨味, うまみ (umami), which describes the flavour. Examples The word umami is Japanese and can mean yummy or delicious and has been described in English as meatiness, relish or savouriness. A Taste for Hotter, Mintier, Fruitier I used to think that the distinct flavour of salami was due to spices, but when I had my first piece of bundnerfleisch, it so reminded me of salami in its savouriness, at that moment I realized cured, dried meat has a flavour all its own, completely unlike fresh meat, best described by the Japanese word umami, which means savoury or meaty, so it should come as no surprise that dried meat has umami in spades. Archive 2007-07-01 So for you, the Red Dragon Roll – my favorite combination of tuna and avocado, with the added coolness of the cucumber to counteract the burning spice of the Sriracha sauce, and the crunchy combination of nutty sesame seeds, salty tobiko, and added umami from the fried onions on top.


Rothesay is the largest town on which Scottish island?

Argyll & Isles - Things To Do & Accommodation | VisitScotland Isle of Tiree Islands The Isle of Tiree is the most westerly island of the Inner Hebrides, with a mild climate and white sand beaches. Jura Islands The long and narrow island of Jura is one of the wildest and most mountainous of the Inner Hebrides. Lochgilphead Towns & Villages Lochgilphead is situated at the apex of a short loch called Loch Gilp, an offshoot on the western shore of the much larger Loch Fyne. Lochgoilhead Towns & Villages Lochgoilhead is a small village situated at the northern end of Loch Goil, a sea loch running into Loch Long. Mull Islands Mull is the largest of the islands of Argyll and the third largest in Scotland, with 300 miles of coastline. Oban Towns & Villages The largest town in Argyll & The Isles, Oban is known as the ‘Gateway to the Isles’ and the 'Seafood Capital of Scotland'. Rothesay Towns & Villages Rothesay is a smart Victorian seaside resort and the main town on the east side of Isle of Bute. Tarbert Towns & Villages Tarbert on Loch Fyne is an attractive village which for many visitors acts as the gateway to the beautiful peninsula of Kintyre. Tobermory & North Mull Towns & Villages Tobermory is the main town on the island of Mull, in the Inner Hebrides. The picture-postcard port with its brightly coloured harbour-front buildings was the setting of children's TV show Balamory. Bowmore iCentre VisitScotland iCentres Bowmore's iCentre is located in the Square in the centre of the Island of Islay. Information is available to make your stay on the Island the best it can be. Campbeltown iCentre VisitScotland iCentres Ideally located at the bottom of the Main Street/Head of the Pier. We can offer a wide selection of information on the local area and Scotland in general. Craignure iCentre VisitScotland iCentres We are perfectly located directly opposite the ferry terminal from Oban and can therefore provide you with tailor-made information to help you make the most of your holiday right from the start. Dunoon iCentre VisitScotland iCentres Dunoon iCentre is situated in Dunoon's east bay, a quarter of a mile from our iconic Victorian pier. Inveraray iCentre VisitScotland iCentres Inveraray VIC is situated on the A83 and faces on to Loch Shira, an arm of Loch Fyne. The VIC is located on Front street, next door to the Argyll Hotel.


Which UK newspaper produces an annual Rich List of the thousand wealthiest people in the country?

Wealth of Britain's richest 1,000 people hits new high of £519bn | Business | The Guardian Wealth of Britain's richest 1,000 people hits new high of £519bn 'Astonishing' year for richest Britons sees fortunes rise 15.4%, according to Sunday Times Rich List The Queen had a good year, adding £10m to her personal fortune, the list showed. Photograph: Steve Parsons/PA Sunday 18 May 2014 06.57 EDT First published on Sunday 18 May 2014 06.57 EDT Close This article is 2 years old The combined fortune of Britain's richest 1,000 people has hit a new high of £519bn – equivalent to a third of the nation's economic output, and double the figure of five years ago. The worth of Britain's rich elite is up 15.4% from last year's total of £450bn, according to the Sunday Times Rich List . Philip Beresford, who compiled the rankings, said: "I've never seen such a phenomenal rise in personal wealth as the growth in the fortunes of Britain's 1,000 richest people over the past year. The richest people in Britain have had an astonishing year." The wealth of the top 1,000 has doubled since the financial crisis, rising from £258bn in 2009. Labour warned that the government was presiding over a widening equality gap. Chris Leslie, the shadow chief secretary to the Treasury, said: "No wonder the super-rich have got much richer over the last year when David Cameron has given millionaires a huge tax cut. Yet at the same time working people have continued to face a cost-of-living crisis and are £1,600 a year worse off since 2010. Labour is determined to ensure all working people feel the benefits of economic growth, not just a few at the top." Real wages – pay adjusted for inflation – have been falling until recently, although they are now starting to recover . Government figures showed last week that Britain's richest 1% had accumulated as much wealth as the poorest 55% put together. The data also revealed the extent of the inequality across the north-south divide, with household wealth in the south-east rising five times as quickly as the country's as a whole. Rachael Orr, head of Oxfam's UK poverty programme, said: "We need our politicians to grasp the nettle and make narrowing the gap between the richest and poorest a top priority. It cannot be right that in Britain today a small elite are getting richer and richer while hundreds of thousands rely on food banks to feed their families. There is money to help the poorest – we just need to ensure that the richest are not only asked to pay their fair share in tax but also that the loopholes that allow many to dodge their obligations are closed." The list showed the Queen had a good year, adding £10m to her personal fortune, and is now ranked 285 with £330m. The former Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy, who stepped down from the supermarket chain in 2011, was among the new entrants with a worth of £100m, which put him in 863th place. Four Candy Crush millionaires joined the list for the first time. They include Melvyn Morris, the chairman of the company behind the addictive smartphone game, who came in at 238 with a £430m fortune, and Riccardo Zacconi, King Digital Entertainment's chief executive, ranked 271 with £354m. The masterminds behind the best-selling computer game Grand Theft Auto, brothers Sam and Dan Houser , who founded Rockstar Games in 1998, were also among the newcomers, at 947 with a joint fortune of £90m. Beresford said: "While some may criticise them, many of these people are at the heart of the economy and their success brings more jobs and more wealth for the country." To be considered for the list this year, a minimum of £85m was required – compared with £80m in 2008, before the crash, and £75m last year. To get into the top 500, the rich needed £190m, up from £160m last year. Jamie Oliver and his wife, Jools, saw their worth go up by £90m to £240m, putting them at 396, as the celebrity chef's restaurant chain, TV appearances, cookbook sales and his wife's childrenswear range continued to pay dividends. The South African insurance tycoon Douw Steyn saw his wealth go up by £50m to £600m,


What Greek dish consists of lamb slow-baked on the bone, having been marinated in garlic and lemon juice?

Exploring Worldview - Greeks of Greece Exploring Worldview LOOK AT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION AND ANSWER QUESTIONS ON HOME PAGE WHERE WE COME FROM Greece consists of a large mainland at the southern end of the Balkans; the Peloponnesus peninsula (separated from the mainland by the canal of the Isthmus of Corinth); and numerous islands (around 3,000), including Crete, Rhodes, Kos, Euboea and the Dodecanese and Cycladic groups of the Aegean Sea as well as the Ionian sea islands. Greece has more than 15,000 kilometres of coastline and a land boundary of 1,160 kilometres. About 80% of Greece consists of mountains or hills, thus making Greece one of the most montainous countries of Europe. Western Greece contains lakes and wetlands. Pindus, the central mountain range, has a maximum elevation of 2,636 m. The Pindus can be considered as a prolongation of the Dinaric Alps. The range continues by means of the Peloponnese, the islands of Kythera and Antikythera to find its final point in the island of Crete. (Actually the islands of the Aegean are peaks of underwater mountains that once consisted an extension of the mainland). The Central and Western Greece area contains high, steep peaks dissected by many canyons and other karstic landscapes, including the Meteora and the Vikos gorge the later being the second largest one on earth after the Grand Canyon in the US. Athens is the symbol of freedom, art, and democracy in the conscience of the civilized world. The capital of Greece took its name from the goddess Athena, the goddess of wisdom and knowledge. Ancient Greece - important cities and states Sparta a beautiful town near the river Evrotas, located in the centre of the Peloponnese in southern Greece, is the capital of the prefecture of Lakonia. SPARTA ( known in Greek as Sparti) has a history which dates back to the Neolithic period, at least 3,000 years before Christ. . Olympia ancient sanctuary and site of the ancient Olympic Games, located in the western Peloponnese, 10 miles (16 kilometres) inland from the Ionian Sea, near a point where the Alpheus (Alfios) and Cladeus (Kladios) rivers meet. HISTORY The history of Greece can be traced back to Stone Age hunters. Later came early farmers and thecivilizations of the Minoan and Mycenaean kings. This was followed by a period of wars and invasions, known as the Dark Ages. In about 1100 BC, a people called the Dorians invaded from the north and spread down the west coast. In the period from 500-336 BC Greece was divided into small city states, each of which consisted of a city and its surrounding countryside. There were only a few historians in the time of Ancient Greece. Three major ancient historians, were able to record their time of Ancient Greek history, that include Herodotus , known as the 'Father of History' who travelled to many ancient historic sites at the time, Thucydides and Xenophon . Most other forms of History knowledge and accountability of the ancient Greeks we know is because of temples, sculpture, pottery, artefacts and other archaeological findings Greek history is broken down into time periods Periods: Ancient Greek Gods How did they practice religion? The ancient Greeks were polytheistic, they believed in many different gods and goddesses. The Greeks believed that these gods and goddesses controlled everything, from the waves in the ocean to the winner of a race. Each god or goddess controlled one or two major aspects of life. Greeks built temples in every town for one god or goddess. Temples were large and beautiful buildings where Greeks went to pray or sacrifice animals. The sacrificed animals were considered gifts to the gods. Greeks were especially likely to sacrifice animals at festivals in honor of the gods. The festivals included plays, music, dancing, and then a parade to the temple where they made their sacrifices and had a feast. One temple still standing today is the Parthenon, built in honor of Athena, who was the goddess of wisdom and war. Modern Religion Greece Religion: The Greek population is composed of a 97% of Christian Orthodox. The rest


In Japan, what are Yomiuri Shimbun and Asahi Shimbun?

Asahi shimbun | Japanese newspaper | Britannica.com Japanese newspaper Alternative Titles: “Morning Sun Newspaper”, “Ōsaka Asahi” Similar Topics Asahi shimbun, (     Japanese: “Morning Sun Newspaper”) nationwide Japanese daily newspaper , one of the “big three” in influence and circulation, printed in Tokyo , Ōsaka , and several other regional centres and also as an English-language-edition daily in Tokyo. Screenshot of the online home page of Asahi shimbun. © 2011 The Asahi Shimbun Company. All rights reserved. The headquarters of Asahi shimbun, Tokyo. Lover of Romance Asahi was founded in Ōsaka in 1879 and has been in the hands of the Murayama and Ueno families since 1881. It is particularly noted for its political coverage and its foreign news. The paper is known for its liberal and progressive views. It has correspondents in major cities in Europe, Asia, and the United States and subscribes to more than 20 international news services. Like the other two major Japanese newspapers, Yomiuri and Mainichi, Asahi publishes a much greater proportion of foreign news than is usual in the West. Its daily circulation of morning and evening editions is one of the largest in the world, with more than 12 million subscribers by the turn of the 21st century. The readership of Asahi is drawn mainly from the upper and middle classes. Learn More in these related articles: in history of publishing: Continental Europe and other countries ...Nippō (1876) and the Ōsaka Asahi (1879)—were to become, respectively, the Ōsaka Mainichi and the Asahi shimbun (created in the early 1940s by a merger with the Tokyo Asahi, founded in 1888). They are associated with two of the fathers of... 1 Reference found in Britannica Articles Assorted Reference 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, 2011 URL: https://www.britannica.com/topic/Asahi-shimbun Access Date: January 17, 2017 Share


Situated on the River Teme, what Shropshire town became the UK's first Slow Food town in 2002?

What's So Haute About Ludlow? | Departures What's So Haute About Ludlow? SHARE: R.W. Apple Jr. finds gastronomic bliss in Shropshire's thriving Michelin kitchens By R.W. Apple Jr. R.W. Apple Jr. on March 30, 2010 "The greatest attraction of Shropshire is that it does not attract too many," the late architectural historian Sir Nikolaus Pevsner wrote in his volume on this lovely but out-of-the-way English county, tucked between Wales and the vast urban sprawl that surrounds Birmingham. "It is not a county of crowds." These days, however, Shropshire is starting to attract more, and for a surprising reason: good food. In the last few years a crop of unusually gifted chefs have set up shop in the handsome old market town of Ludlow (pop. 10,000), which now boasts no fewer than three restaurants starred in the Michelin guide. No place in England has more, except London (pop. 7,187,300). How could that be? For all the beauty of its architecture and its setting, for all its rich history, Ludlow lies far off the well-traveled tracks to Wordsworth's Lake District, Shakespeare's Stratford-Upon-Avon and Jane Austen's Bath. It has no direct rail service to London. The nearest motorway is nearly an hour away. For years it was a run-down backwater noted for not much. The revolution began with Shaun Hill, a witty, well-read, curly-haired Irishman who made his name cooking at Gidleigh Park in Devon, one of my favorite British country-house hotels. Looking for someplace that was "less of an endless treadmill," he hit upon Shropshire, drawn at first by memories of a stanza in A.E. Housman's collection of poems, "A Shropshire Lad:" Come you home of Monday When Ludlow market hums And Ludlow chimes are playing 'The conquering hero comes.' There were more prosaic reasons, too, notably the availability of fine raw materials, including prime fruit and vegetables, renowned local lamb and beef, game and grain-fed chickens. Plus pork from increasingly rare breeds of hogs like Tamworth and Gloucester Old Spot raised at nearby Richards Castle. "They're the Thoroughbred horses of the pork world," Hill told me. Ludlow itself was an attraction, with its mixture of elegant Georgian town houses and Jacobean half-timbered buildings (in one of which, a modest old house, Hill and his wife, Anja, installed their restaurant). Unlike many provincial towns whose business districts are shadows of their former selves, full of boarded-up storefronts, Ludlow remains lively, with lots of locally owned shops, among them six butchers and four bakers, spreading out from Ludlow Castle and the parish church. It is all center and no outskirts. Within a few blocks of each other are the Hills' restaurant, called Merchant House; a more formal place named Hibiscus, and a delightful riverside hotel and restaurant, Mr. Underhill's. Merchant House is already one of the dozen best restaurants in the country, and Hibiscus may soon be; Hill expects its French chef, Claude Bosi, to get his second star before long. "Restaurants benefit from the cluster effect," Hill told me. "Ludlow is a phenomenon, and people travel here for the weekend to dine out." Intrigued by these developments, my wife, Betsey, and I recently spent a long, sun-blessed spring weekend in and around Ludlow. Between meals at the three heralded feederies, we did some sightseeing in town and took a couple of rewarding trips into the countryside, visiting pretty rural hamlets, the valley where the industrial revolution was born, the ruins of a Roman town, a church where Robert E. Lee's ancestors worshiped and one of the priories trashed by Henry VIII. We also ate lunch in a couple of nearby restaurants that have won Michelin stars—one a jolly little place in Shrewsbury, the black-and-white county town, and the other an atmospheric pub just across the county line in Herefordshire, the very first pub ever so honored by Michelin. More of all that later. But first, let's get to table. We started at Hibiscus, a sophisticated space full of oak panels and stained glass, which is the product of a love story. The pony-tailed che


Buckland Abbey in Devon was the 16th century home of which man?

Buckland Abbey | Stately Home in Devon, England Stately Home in Yelverton, Devon, England 700 year-old home of Sir Francis Drake run by the National Trust Buckland Abbey is over 700 years old. There is a fine 16th-century Great Hall. It was the home of Elizabethan seafarer Sir Francis Drake. You can now explore those 700 years of history through interactive displays, with lots of hands-on activities for all the family. Located in the beautiful Tavy Valley it is well worth a visit! Cafe and shop on site. For other National Trust properties please visit the National Trust  website.


Translating as 'strong man', rikishi is the name given to a participant in what sport?

Sumo Glossary Sumo Glossary Elevated area for visitors and oyakata in the practice area of a heya . Akebono Dawn Akebono Taro - real name Chad Rowan - the 64th Yokozuna (grand champion).  With 220-230kg he was literally one of the  "giants"  of the modern age! The first rikishi born outside of Japan to  rise to the  highest rank in Ozumo in 1993, he is considered to be a "Great  Yokozuna" not only because of his 11 tournament wins, but also because of the impresive way in which he used to overwhelm his opponents with tsuppari and nodowa thrusts, often blasting them out of the ring like a bulldozer. Akebono performed a special  Yokozuna Dohyo-Iri  at the opening ceremony of the Nagoya winter olympics  in 1998. He  finally retired in January, 2001 due to a lasting knee injury.  His greatest rival was the 65th Yokozuna Takanohana  Koji , who retired in January, 2003. Following in the footsteps of his Oyakata Azumazeki (aka former Hawaiian Sekiwake Takamiyama), Akebono rose rapidly through the ranks from his debut in March 1988 to his Makuuchi debut in September 1990. What followed was an even more rapid rise to Ozeki. The Hawaiian behemoth needed only 11 Makuuchi tournaments to achieve the same rank as his countryman Konishiki. In the process Akebono won his first Yushu in May, 1992 while being ranked at Sekiwake at the crucial time when Konishiki had just won his final tournament two months earlier. And while Konishiki would never again taste the ultimate victory and see his dream of becoming the first foreign born Yokozuna go up in smoke, Akebono achieved that very dream by winning two back-to-back yusho in glorious fashion at the Kyushu 1992 and Hatsu 1993 tournaments. The new Yokozuna would go on to dominate both the year 1993 by winning his 4th, 5th and 6th yusho in consecutive basho and to dominate his rival Takanohana as well. Takanohana had by now risen to the rank of Ozeki and was denied Yokozuna promotion virtually by Akenono's opposition alone. In the period that followed, however, spanning roughly from 1994 through 1998, the tables were turned and Takanohana became the dominant rikishi. Plagued by injuries (mainly to his knees), Akebono would go on to win his 7th (March, 1994), 8th (March, 1995) and 9th (May, 1997) yusho in this period, but was only rarely capable of sustaining his characteristic dominance in the ring through the final days of the basho. But in the year 2000, following a year of dominance by Musashimaru (the 2nd Hawaiian Yokozuna), Akebono once again managed to regain his outstanding form. He finished the year wih an excellent 76-14 win-loss record, added two more yusho (numbers 10 and 11) to his total, as well as three runner-up records (his 11th, 12th and 13th), before bowing out gracefully after 48 basho at the rank of Yokozuna. Akeni Personal trunk used by sekitori for storage of personal items. Aki Fall One of the six yearly honbasho (official sumo tournaments). Held in September at the Kokugikan in the Ryogoku area of Tokyo. Amasumo The senior wrestlers of a heya . See also shin-deshi Arakida soil n/a Soil taken from the banks of the Arakawa River in Saitama Prefecture,   traditionally favored for use in forming the dohyo (sumo ring) because of its high clay content. Asashoryu n/a Asashoryu Akinori - real name Dolgusuren Dagvadorj - the 68th Yokozuna (grand champion). From the moment this skilful rikishi from Mongolia joined professional Sumo in January 1999 it was clear that he was destined for greatness. Losing only three official bouts in his first year he quickly climed up the ranks and managed to make his debut in the payed ranks in September 2000.   After slightly more than a year of adjusting to the higher echelon of Ozumo, Asashoryu soon began showing signs of domating the other rikishi, and by the middle of 2002 it was clear that stopping this relatively small but muscular athlete from achieving the highest rank in the sport would be near to impossible.   With a determination bordering on maniacal and a skil that reminds many of great champions like Chiyonofuji a