Which Australian attraction is known as 'The Coathanger' ?

Sydney Harbour Bridge | australia.gov.au Sydney Harbour Bridge Sydney Harbour Bridge Sydney Harbour Bridge at sunset. Image courtesy of Virtual Australia. The Sydney Harbour Bridge is one of Australia's most well known and photographed landmarks. It is the world's largest (but not the longest) steel arch bridge with the top of the bridge standing 134 metres above the harbour. It is fondly known by the locals as the 'Coathanger' because of its arch-based design. A history of the Sydney Harbour Bridge It was as early as 1815 that Francis Greenway proposed building a bridge from the northern to the southern shore of the harbour. It took some time for this to become a reality with design submissions invited in 1900. All the submissions were considered unsuitable and so the momentum for the bridge crossing stopped. However, after the First World War more serious plans were made, with a general design for the Sydney Harbour Bridge prepared by Dr J J C Bradfield and officers of the NSW Department of Public Works. The New South Wales Government then invited worldwide tenders for the construction of the Bridge in 1922 and the contract was let to English firm Dorman Long and Co of Middlesbrough. The Sydney Harbour Bridge construction started in 1924 and took 1,400 men eight years to build at a cost of 4.2 million. Six million hand driven rivets and 53,000 tonnes of steel were used in its construction. It now carries eight traffic lanes and two rail lines, one in each direction, but at the time of its construction the two eastern lanes were tram tracks. They were converted to road traffic when Sydney closed down its tram system in the 1950s. Captain Francis De Groot 'opening' the Bridge. Image courtesy of Pylon Lookout. An interesting past The Bridge has an interesting past including its official opening on 19 March 1932. Before the NSW Premier, the Honourable John 'Jack' T. Lang, could cut the ribbon to signify the opening of the Harbour Bridge, Captain Francis De Groot of the political group The New Guard slashed the ribbon with his sword. Captain De Goot believed that the only person to open the Bridge should be a member of the Royal Family. Captain De Goot was detained, the ribbon tied together, and the Premier then officially cut the ribbon. As many as 800 families living in the Bridge's path were relocated and their homes demolished without any compensation given when the Bridge started construction. Sixteen workers lives were lost during construction of the Bridge. Grace Cossington Smith, The Bridge in-Curve, c.1930, tempera on cardboard 83.6x111.8cm. Image courtesy of the National Gallery of Victoria. Flying under the Bridge It is reported that in 1943 a flight of 24 RAAF Wirraways flew under the Sydney Harbour Bridge, with one of the pilots changing his flight path at the last moment to go over the top of the Bridge only just clearing it in time. There is another story of the Americans flying under the Harbour Bridge, with one Kittyhawk flying under in about February 1942 and two Kittyhawks in May 1942. Again in May 1942, the Dutch flew three aircraft of the 18 Squadron NEI-AF under the Bridge in formation and then circled back to do another flight under the Bridge in a single line. On 22 October 1943, Flight Lieutenant Peter Isaacson and his crew flew the huge Australian Lancaster, Q for Queenie, under the Harbour Bridge during a tour around Australia to raise funds for the war effort. Climbing the Bridge BridgeClimb started in 1998 and attracts tourists and locals alike to climb the monument. After climbing through catwalks and up ladders and stairs, the view is absolutely breathtaking. There are day, twilight and night climbs and a group of twelve will leave for a climb every ten minutes. The safety precautions taken include a blood alcohol reading and a Climb Simulator, which shows Climbers the climbing conditions that might be experienced on the Bridge. By all reports, BridgeClimb is fantastic and one of the 'must dos' while on a trip to Sydney, with royals and celebrities such as Prince Frederik and Princess Mary of


Which Australian attraction is also known as Uluru ?

What is Ayers Rock? What is Ayers Rock? What is Ayers Rock? Ayers Rock is one of Australia’s most famous tourist icons. But what is Ayers Rock? Ayers Rock comprises of a single piece of rock, almost 10kms in circumference and jutting out of the Northern Territory Outback. There is no other known geological feature in the world exactly like it, so it’s certainly considered a natural wonder and attracts the crowds to prove it. For decades, tourists have been making the long journey to this remote site trying to find out just exactly what is Ayers Rock all about. Thousands of visitors travel some 460kms southwest of Alice Springs to see this remarkable lump of orange/brown sandstone that uniquely rises 350m from the flat plains of spinifex grass. Only the nearby Kata Tjuta, also known as The Olgas, offer anything similar in the region. Unlike Ayers Rock, they comprise of several sandstone mounds, which further add to the attraction of the area. Ayers Rock is also known as Uluru, the name given to it by the local Pitjantjatjara Aboriginal tribe long before surveyor William Gosse named it in honour of South Australia Chief Secretary Henry Ayers in 1873. Today, the Aborigines own and administer the land on which the rock stands and, since they attach spiritual significance to it, they prefer visitors not to climb it. A trip to Ayers Rock usually involves a five-hour drive from Alice Springs, in addition to a flight or an even longer drive, and therefore most people stay overnight. This is usually done in campsites or local resorts. One of the highlights of a visit is experiencing the changing colours of the rock at sunset and sunrise. At midday, temperatures can top 35°C during the summer months, so it’s best to plan to be indoors at the local Yulara resort town at this time. Ayers Rock is a World Heritage site, and one of several worthwhile attractions near Alice Springs, including Kings Canyon and a number of intriguing landscapes. An air strip makes it possible to fly directly to the site. Map of Australia's Red Centre Uluru / Ayers Rock Uluru Experiences Experiences at Uluru + Kata Tjuta Most visitors would have seen photos featuring Uluru, but nothing prepares you for the      experience of being exposed to this expansive living cultural landscape. Experience many wonderful features      of this region, including Uluru or Ayers Rock, and Kata Tjuta, also known as the Olgas.


The Statue of Zeus, sculpted by Phidias , was located at which place in Greece ?

The Seven Wonders - Statue of Zeus at Olympia The Statue of Zeus at Olympia The            statue of Zeus in the temple at Olympia stood more than            40 feet high (Copyright            Lee Krystek, 2011) In ancient times one of the Greeks most mportant         festivals, the Olympic Games, was held every four years in honor         of the King of their gods, Zeus. Like our modern Olympics, athletes         traveled from distant lands, including Asia Minor, Syria, Egypt         and Sicily, to compete. The Olympics were first started in 776         B.C. and held at a shrine to Zeus located on the western coast         of Greece in a region called Peloponnesus. The games helped to         unify the Greek city-states and a sacred truce was declared. Safe         passage was given to all traveling to the site, called Olympia,         for the season of the games. The         Temple at Olympia The site consisted of a stadium - where the competitions         were actually done - and a sacred grove, or Altis, where a number         of temples were located. The shrine to Zeus here was simple in         the early years, but as time went by and the games increased in         importance, it became obvious that a new, larger temple, one worthy         of the King of the gods, was needed. Between 470 and 460 B.C.,         construction on a new temple was started. The designer was Libon         of Elis and his masterpiece, The Temple of Zeus, was completed         in 456 B.C.. Seven            Quick Facts Function: Shine           to Greek God Zeus Destroyed: Fire           5th Century A.D. Size: Height           around 40 ft. (12m) Made of: Ivory           and gold-plated plates on wooden frame. Other: Remains           of the workshop where it was built was found during an excavation           in the 1950's This temple followed a design used on many large         Grecian temples. It was similar to the Parthenon in Athens and         the Temple of Artemis in Ephesus. The temple was built on a raised,         rectangular platform. Thirteen large columns supported the roof         along the sides and six supported it on each end. A gently-peaked         roof topped the building. The triangles, or "pediments," created         by the sloped roof at the ends of the building were filled with         sculpture. Under the pediments, just above the columns, was more         sculpture depicting the twelve labors of Heracles, six on each         end of the temple. Though the temple was considered one of the best         examples of the Doric design because of its style and the quality         of the workmanship, it was decided the temple alone was too simple         to be worthy of the King of the gods. To remedy this, a statue         was commissioned for the interior. It would be a magnificent statue         of Zeus that would become one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient         World. Another artist interpretation            of the Statue of Zeus. (Copyright            Lee Krystek, 1998) A Statue         Worthy of the King of the Gods The sculptor chosen for this great task was a man         named Phidias. He had already rendered a forty-foot high statue         of the goddess Athena for the Parthenon in Athens and had also         done much of the sculpture on the exterior of that temple. After         his work in Athens was done, Phidias traveled to Olympia around         432 B.C. to start on what was to be considered his best work,         the statue of Zeus. On arriving he set up a workshop to the west         of the temple. He woul


Which island group in the Indian Ocean, a popular tourist destination, has the city of Victoria as its capital ?

Seychelles Islands – Tourist Destinations Top 10 Grand Boulevard in the World October 3, 2014 The republic of Seychelles is an island state comprised of an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean about 1500km. off the coast of East Africa, northeast of Madagascar . The 115 islands are divided into the following six groups: the inner Seychelles, Aldabra Islands, Amirante islands, Alphonse group, Farquhar group, and southern coral group. To reach the country you can fly to the only airport in the republic: the only international airport. Once on the islands transport is mainly by the boats and the light aircrafts. The main languages spoken here are Seychellois Creole, English and French. The climate is equable although quite humid, as the islands are small and the temperature varies little throughout the year. Vallee de Mai national park is one of the most amazing national parks in world and a renowned world heritage site. The animals here are so diverse and amazingly beautiful. There is no entrance fee to the park for the locals; however foreigners pay a little fee of about 20 Euros as per September 2010. Come and wonder at astonishing creation. Aldabra Atoll is the world’s largest coral atoll that stretches about 22 miles east to west and encloses a huge tidal lagoon. On a trip with one of local guides you will be delighted with some of the tales associated with the coral atoll. Aldabra is also the original home of the giant land tortoise and tiger sharks and manta rays can also often be seen here. With such a wealth history, the Seychelles is doted with several museums which are helping preserve the delicate past of this little Indian Ocean republic. A visit to one of the museum is always recommended whenever on a visit to the Seychelles. More information can be found in the tourism agencies within Victoria City. The alluring blue Indian Ocean makes Seychelles the perfect place for the water enthusiasts. Have fun on the board of a yacht, power boat, catamaran or sailboat. Windsurfing is also popular water sport especially during the months of May up to October Scuba diving and fishing are popular water sports and can be done deep into the ocean. Nothing is as spectacular as the marine life around the Seychelles islands especially the more remote corals islands. With more than 1000 species of the fish having been recorded the marine life here can no behave a parallel with anywhere else in color and splendor. Horseback riding, golf, tennis, squash, badminton biking and hiking are some of the recreational sports available on the Seychelles Islands. On the islands the distances are relatively short. This makes walking, biking and horseback riding some of the best means for sight seeing. Bicycle and horse hire services are also easily available. Home to more than 300,000 birds, the Seychelles is a bird watchers paradise. No wonder bird watching is a very popular activity. Here the most popular Nightclub is called the “Lovenut” in the centre of Victoria, 100 meters walk from central Taxi station. There are several other night clubs with an array of music all for different situation. The music also varied with some clubs playing popular western music. Concerts highlighted with international artistes are also a popular feature of the night entertainment. 2011-06-17


Which herb is principally associated with Bearnaise sauce ?

Tarragon in French Cuisine and Tarragon Used in Béarnaise Sauce Common Names: French Tarragon, Dragonwort, Dragon Wormwood Range: Native to Europe, India, Asia, Mexico and North America Parts Used: Leaves and stems Preparations: Dried leaves used in cooking and combined with other herbs to create seasoning blends. History: The species name of “dracunculus” translates from Latin to mean “little dragon,” which explains the reference to the mythical beasts in some of the common names that are associated with this herb. As a member of the Asteraceae genus, tarragon is related to [absinthe] wormwood from which the liquor is produced. Unlike wormwood and other members of this family, however,  French tarragon  rarely produces flowers. Dioscurides, Galen and other advocates of the Doctrine of Signatures believed that because the root of the plant resembled a serpent that it must provide an antidote for snakebite. Tarragon  is used in French cuisine, where it is a component of fines herbes and used to enhance the flavor of culinary vinegars, egg dishes, fish, chicken and sauces, most notably the classic Béarnaise sauce. The herb imparts a strong spicy flavor that resembles anise or licorice, but with woody undertones. In the garden, tarragon is a suitable companion plant for many other herbs and vegetables and tends to deter leaf-eating insects. Constituents: Estragole, limonene, eugenol and various terpenes. Cautions/Contraindications: Because compounds in this herb may inhibit platelet adhesion and blood clotting, consult a health care practitioner before ingesting if you take blood-thinning medications. Disclaimer: This information has not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.


Which sport, known as jeu de paume in France , is still played at Hampton Court Palace ?

real tennis | sport | Britannica.com Real tennis Alternative Titles: court tennis, jeu de paume, royal tennis Similar Topics platform tennis Real tennis, also called Court Tennis, or Royal Tennis, racket sport that is descended from and almost identical to the medieval tennis game jeu de paume (“game of the palm”). Real tennis has been played since the Middle Ages, but the game has become almost completely obscured by its own descendant, lawn tennis. Although real tennis contributed its name and scoring system to lawn tennis, real tennis is now played at fewer than 30 courts in the world. The court at Hampton Court palace, where Henry VIII played, is still used occasionally. Real tennis is played on an indoor court with four irregularly sized walls, using pear-shaped, lopsided rackets to hit cloth balls that are much harder than those used in lawn tennis. Roofs to the court slope over a net that is 1.5 m (5 feet) high at its sides and 0.9 m (3 feet) in the middle. The construction of a court is complex and difficult, and the declining number of players discourages the building of new courts. The world real tennis championship is decided by challenge match, in which a player challenges the champion to defend his title. Pierre Etchebaster held the world title from 1938 to 1954, when he retired at the age of 61. Learn More in these related articles:


The American microbiologist Albert Bruce Sabin is noted for his invention of a vaccine, usually known by his name, for which once-common condition?

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Who is the mother of actress Rachel Stirling ?

Rachael Stirling: I wish I'd asked my mother about starring in a lesbian drama - Telegraph Celebrity news Rachael Stirling: I wish I'd asked my mother about starring in a lesbian drama Rachael Stirling, daughter of Dame Diana Rigg, said she was offered little  "after-care" following the risqué role in Tipping The Velvet which turned  her into tabloid fodder. Rachael Stirling and Keeley Hawes in Tipping The Velvet, which caused a tabloid storm Photo: BBC By Anita Singh, Showbusiness Editor 7:00AM BST 27 Aug 2012 When Rachael Stirling was offered a role in lesbian drama series Tipping The Velvet, she didn’t think to consult her mother first. Had she known the drama’s risqué scenes would cause a tabloid storm and leave her struggling to be taken seriously as an actress, she would have done things differently. Stirling’s mother is Dame Diana Rigg, who knows a thing or two about life as a reluctant sex symbol after playing Emma Peel in The Avengers. “The tabloids had a field day with Tipping The Velvet, which was great for the viewing figures but not necessarily for the actors involved,” Stirling said. “It was a brilliant project and I don’t regret it, but there wasn’t a lot of aftercare and the long-term effects weren’t considered. Nobody sat down and said that you might find it hard to be taken seriously as an actor afterwards. “I should have asked my ma’s advice, but I was such a proud little bunny in those days.” Related Articles Stripping for the cameras 'was so freeing' 25 Aug 2012 Stirling co-starred with Keeley Hawes in Tipping The Velvet, a story of lesbian love in Victorian England based on the novel by Sarah Waters. It was broadcast by the BBC in 2002 and adapted by Andrew Davies, the screenwriter, who famously dubbed it “Pride and Prejudice with dirty bits”. Stirling was a little-known actress when she got the part. She told a Sunday newspaper: “I was raised to please people in authority and I’d also come from a sheltered boarding school, so I was very naive and young for my years. “So when the producer of Tipping The Velvet said, ‘We chose you because we knew you’d swing naked from the nearest chandelier’, I should have realised he wasn’t offering me the role because I was deeply important and talented. “Now I’ve done the graft and I’ve worked with great directors and actors, I feel a lot more prepared to handle the limelight and make the right choices in my career because God knows that I’ve made some dodgy ones.” Nearly 40 years earlier, Stirling’s mother was faced with something similar when she played Emma Peel, the high-kicking spy in a leather catsuit. Dame Diana told one interviewer: “There is always one thing that turns you into an icon, an iconic image, in my case a catsuit. But the icon 40 years later doesn't really want to know because it's not relevant to me. “I was grateful because it catapulted me into stage stardom. It was good. I'm not ashamed of it. But I only did it for two years. When it came out, I was suddenly famous. It was startling. From being anonymous, I was mobbed.” Stirling, 35, concentrated on theatre after Tipping The Velvet and has garnered two Olivier Award nominations. Her next screen role is a 1950s-set ITV drama, The Bletchley Circle, in which she plays a former codebreaker who reunites with former colleagues to solve a series of murders. She and Dame Diana, 74, recently worked together for the first time. They will appear in a forthcoming episode of Doctor Who, called The Crimson Horror. Last year, Stirling left acting temporarily and took a job as a barmaid. She worked in a pub after splitting from her fiance, Oliver Chris, a fellow actor. “I went and pulled pints in a pub for five months. I cleared vomit off the stairs and got leered at by all sorts of unsuitable men. But the camaraderie was fantastic and time out from everything was exactly what I needed,” she said. Of the broken engagement, she said: “I loved him and I wanted to make him happy but, actually, if every time somebody asks you about your wedding plans you burst into tears, then you are probably not doing OK


Who was the last U.S. astronaut to go alone into space ?

2,060 Minutes: Gordo Cooper and the Last American Solo Flight in Space - The Atlantic The Atlantic 2,060 Minutes: Gordo Cooper and the Last American Solo Flight in Space Imagine being alone in space ... and almost not making it back. Most Popular Text Size Pre-Hadfieldian! A picture captured by Gordo Cooper aboard Faith 7 (NASA) Imagine being alone, in space. Just you and your shiny spacesuit and your tiny metal capsule, the world splayed beneath you in swaths of blue and swirls of white. The only immediate link to the humans below you being a faint, crackling radio line back to Earth. It sounds kind of amazing, right?  The first fortunate human to experience this most sublime of plane rides was Yuri Gagarin, just over 52 years ago. And the last person to experience it -- for the U.S., at least -- was Leroy Gordon Cooper, Jr. , who piloted NASA's final Mercury mission, Atlas 9 , 50 years ago this week. Cooper, who was a little more commonly and a lot more awesomely known as "Gordo," wasn't merely the last American to make a solo journey into space. His trip also set a new record for the longest amount of time spent in space. He was, for a stretch of minutes that must have felt at once impossibly long and frustratingly short, the first American to really travel to space. In that, though, Cooper followed a long line of sojourners. The Mercury program , overall, had two goals: send a human into orbit, and do it before the Russians. And while it didn't succeed in the latter mission, Mercury did end up sending a series of men beyond Earth's confines. Their flights, though, were relatively brief. Alan Shepard, who made the U.S.'s first suborbital flight into space, spent a mere 15 minutes away from Earth that first time out; John Glenn, who made the first orbits of the planet for the U.S., had a nearly 5-hour flight (as did Malcolm Carpenter, who made another three orbits in 1962).  Before NASA's Atlas 9 mission, the longest amount of time an American had spent in space had been a whopping 9 hours and 13 minutes -- a record set by Wally Schirra, who made six orbits of Earth for the Mercury program in October of 1962. And then Cooper, the seventh member of the " Original Seven ," came along. Gordo, for his part, spent a total of one day, 10 hours, 19 minutes, and 49 seconds in space, making 22 full orbits of the planet before splashing down in the Pacific on May 16, 1963. (His flight overall took 34 hours .) Over the course of his long voyage, Cooper had a dinner of " powdered roast beef mush " washed down with water. He captured mesmerizing pictures of the Earth below. He became the first American to sleep in space . Gordo Cooper, modeling a '60s-style spacesuit (NASA) The story doesn't end there, though: Cooper also ran into some trouble. On his 19th orbit, the solo astronaut encountered a problem with the indicator light on the craft he named himself , Faith 7. On the 20th, he lost his attitude readings . On the 21st, a short-circuit occurred, leaving the tiny craft's automatic stabilization and control systems without electrical power. Suddenly, the crackling radio connecting Gordo to Earth became even more crucial than it had been before. John Glenn, aboard a ship in Japan at the time, communicated with Cooper as he swept around the planet, helping the solo space traveler to revise the checklist NASA had prepared for his entry back to Earth. Meanwhile, Mercury Control Center was in a flurry of worried activity," one history has it , "cross-checking Faith 7's problems and Cooper's diagnostic actions with identical equipment at the Cape [Canaveral] and in St. Louis, then relaying to each communications site questions to ask and instructions to give." The team soon had another problem to wrestle with : rising carbon dioxide levels in Cooper's craft -- and in his suit. The cabin temperature was rising to 100 degrees Fahrenheit. "Things are beginning to stack up a little," Cooper told the ground of the issue, understatedly. Indeed. Throughout all this, reports make a point of emphasizing, Cooper -- alone in space, in a tiny, ma


Name the only English monarch to belong to the House of Blois.

English Monarchs - A complete history of the Kings and Queens of England. English Monarchs Links Welcome to English Monarchs This site is designed to bring to life, as vividly as possible, the history    of the Kings and Queens of England from Egbert, first King of the English,    who reigned 802-839 A.D., through over a thousand years of the rich    and varied tapestry of England's history to the throne's present occupant, Elizabeth II. It contains    a short biography of each English monarch along with many illustrations,    maps (where applicable) and genealogical tables, in an easy to follow format arranged by   dynasties. We also take a look at the Tower of London, the Crown Jewels and the royal residences. This history covers all England's early Anglo-Saxon and Danish kings, including    Alfred, the only English monarch ever to be called the Great. Our section on the Normans includes the tumultuous events of 1066, which    changed the course of English history. The reign of the stark and ruthless    William I, the Conqueror and the Civil War which engulfed England as two of his grandchildren,    Stephen and Matilda, became locked in a bitter struggle for the crown. The Plantagenets, who followed the Normans, were a remarkable family, they    produced such characters as the energetic Henry II, arguably one of the    ablest of English Monarchs and his son, the legendary Richard the Lionheart    who led the Third Crusade into the Holy land. The Plantagenets finally destroyed themselves in a bloody dynastic   struggle which we know of as the Wars of the Roses. This section also looks   at the evidence and historical controversy as to whether England's last   Plantagenet monarch, Richard III, actually murdered his nephews, the so-called   Princes in the Tower, to gain possession of the crown. Our history of the Tudors    includes that best known of English Monarchs, the tyrannical and bloodstained    Henry VIII, who is famous for marrying six wives and executing two of them.    His great daughter, Elizabeth I, highly astute and wily she survived    an appalling childhood and adolescence to emerge as the ablest of the Tudors    and led England to victory over the Spanish, the greatest power of the    age. Our history of the Stuarts, that highly romantic but luckless dynasty,    who were to rule over the joint kingdoms of England and Scotland includes, amongst much more, the English Civil War, the execution of Charles I by Oliver Cromwell   and the Restoration of Charles II, the Merry Monarch,    famous for his many mistresses and his long liaison with Nell Gwynne. It    also contains a section on the Stuart Pretenders, one of whom was the courageous    but impulsive Bonnie Prince Charlie. Our biographies of the German Hanoverian dynasty includes an examination    of the madness of George III and puts forward modern claims that he suffered    from a metabolic condition, porphyria. This section of our history also    covers the long reign of that endearing if stubborn British Monarch, Queen    Victoria, which saw Britain rise as a world power. Last but not least our history culminates in the story of Britain's modern    day dynasty, the House of Windsor (formerly Saxe-Coburg-Gotha). We take    a close look at the large family of Queen Victoria and the eight of her    grandchildren who sat on the thrones of Europe. This section also includes a page on the popular Diana, Princess of Wales and the the enquiry into her tragic death.


Who wrote the orchestral work Carnival of the Animals in 1886 ?

Camille Saint-Saens The Swan Lyrics "LYRICSLRC.COM" Charles Camille Saint-Sa?ns (9 October 1835 – 16 December 1921) was a French composer and performer, best known for his orchestral work The Carnival of the Animals. Saint-Sa?ns' early start and his 86 years provided him with time to write hundreds of compositions; during his long career, he wrote many dramatic works, including four symphonic poems, and thirteen operas, of which Samson et Dalila and the symphonic poem Danse Macabre are among his most famous. In all, he composed over three hundred works and was the first major composer to write music specifically for the cinema, for Henri Lavedan's film L'Assassinat du Duc de Guise. Saint-Sa?ns wrote five symphonies, although only three of these are numbered. He withdrew the first, written for a Mozartian-scale orchestra, and the third, a competition piece. His symphonies are a signficant contribution to the genre during a period when the French symphonic tradition was otherwise in decline. Saint-Sa?ns also contributed voluminously to the French concertante literature; he wrote five piano concertos, three violin concertos, two cello concertos, and about twenty smaller concertante works for soloist and orchestra, including a colorfully orchestrated piano fantasy, Africa; the Havanaise and the Introduction and Rondo capriccioso for violin and orchestra; and the Morceau de Concert for harp and orchestra. Of the concertos, the Second, Fourth and Fifth Piano concertos, the Third Violin Concerto, and the First Cello Concerto remain popular. Indeed, Saint-Sa?n's Concerto in G minor is one of the most popular virtuoso piano concertos of all time, but when Saint-Sa?ns heard Harold Bauer play it, he said, "That is very good, but please remember that I wrote five piano concertos: FIVE." In 1886 he wrote his final symphony, the Symphony No. 3, "avec orgue" ("with organ"), one of his best-known works. Aided by the monumental symphonic organs built in France by Aristide Cavaill?-Coll, at that time the world's foremost organ builder, this work demonstrates the spirit of "gigantism" and the confidence of France at the end of the 19th century, a period that produced also the Eiffel Tower, the Universal Exposition at Paris and the Belle ?poque. The confident Maestoso fourth movement perhaps reflects the confidence of Europe in its technology, its science, its "age of reason". He was frequently named as "the most German of all the French composers", perhaps due to his use of counterpoint. In 1886, Saint-Sa?ns completed Le Carnaval des Animaux, which was first performed on 9 March. Despite the work's great popularity today, Saint-Sa?ns forbade complete performances of it shortly after its premi?re, allowing only one movement, "Le Cygne" ("The Swan"), a piece for cello and two pianos, to be published in his lifetime. The Carnival was written as a musical jest, and Saint-Sa?ns believed it would damage his reputation as a serious composer. In fact, since its posthumous publication, this work's imagination and musical brilliance have impressed both ordinary listeners and music critics. Translate CAMILLE SAINT-SAENS - THE SWAN lyrics to: In order to see the lyrics of                   CAMILLE SAINT-SAENS - THE SWAN it is necessary to have java script enabled browser. We have another 1                   lyrics of songs by Camille Saint-Saens, that you are able to see on the right or clicking on the                   artist's name. We plan in the future to enable the possibility to make translations of CAMILLE SAINT-SAENS - THE SWAN lyrics on your own or other languages. Example: To see English translation for the CAMILLE SAINT-SAENS - THE SWAN lyrics please choose from the dropdown list English. 9.3 out of 10 based on 23 Lyrics Lrc ratings. Artist: Camille Saint-Saens


What spirit is the base of a Black Russian cocktail ?

Black Russian Drink Recipe - Kahlúa Black Russian The big bro Meet the Black Russian – the older brother of the White Russian. A mixture of the deep, rich, color of Kahlúa and the unmistakable spirit of Absolut Vodka . Legend has it that the Black Russian was created in 1949, honoring a memorable hostess whose parties were legendary amongst the brightest stars. Create your own legendary moments with this easy to make cocktail. Simple to mix, impossible to forget. The Kahlúa recipe How to make 1 part kahlúa 2 parts absolut vodka Fill a rocks glass with ice. Add the booze, mix and enjoy your very own Black Russian. Looking to learn more about Kahlúa? Get in touch with us! Or check out our FAQ: Where can I buy Kahúla?  Find a store near you right here: Where to Buy Food recipes Chefs and cookbook authors out there enjoy cooking with Kahlúa and have developed recipes in unisome with us. Directions for these delectables are just a click away (it was hard for us to choose a favorite). For how long can I let a bottle sit? The bottle will stay mint for 4 years. After this, the coffee flavor won’t hit the high notes as in it’s prime – but it will stay safe and sound to enjoy for longer.


The films of which director include Moulin Rouge and Strictly Ballroom ?

Baz Luhrmann - IMDb IMDb Baz's parents did Ballroom competitions, thus growing up around the very subject matter of his first three films. See full bio » Born: Share this page: Related News a list of 24 people created 28 Mar 2013 a list of 31 people created 08 Jul 2014 a list of 23 people created 06 Jan 2015 a list of 35 people created 11 Mar 2015 a list of 29 people created 10 Sep 2015 Do you have a demo reel? Add it to your IMDbPage How much of Baz Luhrmann's work have you seen? User Polls Nominated for     1     Oscar. Another    32 wins & 49 nominations. See more awards  » Known For Writer (13 credits)   The Get Down (TV Series) (created by - 12 episodes, 2016 - 2017) (story by - 1 episode, 2016) (teleplay by - 1 episode, 2016)  2009 The 81st Annual Academy Awards (TV Special) (sketches written by)  2008 Australia (screenplay) / (story)  1992 Strictly Ballroom (earlier screenplay) / (original idea) / (screenplay) Hide   2009 Dancing with the Stars (TV Series) (lyrics - 1 episode) - Round Two (2009) ... (lyrics: "El Tango de Roxanne")  2008 Australia (lyrics: "By the Boab Tree", "The Drover's Ballad", "Flynn's Aria", "You Ride Your Way, I'll Ride Mine") / (music: "By the Boab Tree", "You Ride Your Way, I'll Ride Mine", "Boab Lullaby") / (producer: "By the Boab Tree", "The Drover's Ballad", "Waltzing Matilda", "Begin the Beguine", "The Drover's Theme", "Journey to Faraway Downs Hoedown", "All Night Long", "Flynn's Aria", "You Ride Your Way, I'll Ride Mine", "Brazil", "Wild Colonial Boy" - as BLAM)  2001 Moulin Rouge! (lyrics: "The Pitch (Medley)", "El Tango de Roxanne (Medley)") / (writer: "ZIDLER'S RAP (Medley)", "Fool To Believe")  1999 The Big Kahuna (as Blam, "Everybody's Free (to Wear Sunscreen) Mix")  1992 Strictly Ballroom (lyrics: "Rumba De Burros") Hide


Which French phrase commonly used in English means literally 'bottom of the bag' ?

French Words and Expressions in English French Words and Expressions in English Learn the true meanings of French words and expressions commonly used in English Sign Up for Our Free Newsletters Thanks, You're in! What I Learned About Today You might also enjoy: Health Tip of the Day Recipe of the Day There was an error. Please try again. Please select a newsletter. Please enter a valid email address. Did you mean ?    Chic sounds more chic than "stylish." cinéma vérité   "cinema truth" comme il faut    "as it must"    The proper way, as it should be cordon bleu   "blue ribbon" coup de foudre    "bolt of lightning"    Love at first sight coup de grâce   "mercy blow"    Deathblow, final blow, decisive stroke coup de main   "stroke of hand"    Somehow the English meaning (surprise attack) got completely separated from the French (assistance, helping hand). coup de maître   "master stroke"    A stroke of genius coup de théâtre   "stroke of the theater"    Sudden, unexpected turn of events in a play coup d'etat    "state blow"    Overthrow of the government. Note that the last word is capitalized and accented in French: coup d'État. coup d'œil    "stroke of the eye"    A glance    Baked custard with carmelized crust crème caramel   "caramel cream"    Synonym of flan - custard lined with caramel crème de cacao   "cream of cacao"    Chocolate-flavored liqueur crème de la crème   "cream of the cream"    Synonymous with the English expression "cream of the crop" - refers to the best of the best. continue reading below our video 4 Tips for Improving Test Performance crème de menthe   "cream of mint"    Mint-flavored liqueur crème fraîche    "fresh cream"    This is a funny term. Despite its meaning, crème fraîche is in fact slightly fermented, thickened cream. crêpe de Chine   "Chinese crepe"    Type of silk cri de cœur   "cry of heart"    The correct way to say "heartfelt cry" in French is cri du cœur (literally, "cry of the heart") crime passionnel   "passionate crime"    Crime of passion critique   "critical, judgment"    Critique is an adjective and noun in French, but a noun and verb in English; it refers to a critical review of something or the act of performing such a review. cuisine   "kitchen, food style"    In English, cuisine refers only to a particular type of food/cooking, such as French cuisine, Southern cuisine, etc. cul-de-sac   "bottom (butt) of the bag"    Dead-end street debutante   "beginner"    In French, débutante is the feminine form of débutant - beginner (noun) or beginning (adj). In both languages, it also refers to a young girl making her formal début into society. Interestingly, this usage is not original in French; it was adopted back from English. décolletage, décolleté   "low neckline, lowered neckline"    The first is a noun, the second an adjective, but both refer to low necklines on women's clothing. dégustation   "tasting"    The French word simply refers to the act of tasting, while in English "degustation" is used for a tasting event or party, as in wine or cheese tasting. déjà vu    "already seen"    This is a grammatical structure in French, as in Je l'ai déjà vu=> I've already seen it, whereas in English, déjà vu refers to the phenomenon of feeling like you've already seen or done something when you're sure that you haven't. demimonde   "half world"    In French, it's hyphenated: demi-monde. In English, there are two meanings:    1. A marginal or disrespectful group    2. Prostitutes and/or kept women demitasse   "half cup"    In French, it's hyphenated: demi-tasse. Refers to a small cup of espresso or other strong coffee. démodé   "out of fashion"    Same meaning in both languages: outmoded, out of fashion de rigueur   "of rigueur" de trop    "of too much"    Excessive, superfluous Dieu et mon droit   "God and my right"    Motto of the British monarch divorcé, divorcée   "divorced man, divorced woman"    In English, the feminine, divorcée, is far more common, and is often written without the accent: divorcee double entendre   "double hearing"    A word play or pun. For example, you're looki


Who chairs the Radio 4 comedy panel game The News Quiz ?

Sandi Toksvig to replace Stephen Fry on QI Wednesday 14 October 2015 at 11:10AM Stephen Fry is quitting QI after 180 episodes of the erudite comedy quiz. He will leave following the upcoming series of the BBC2 favourite, which takes its name from its abiding subject – 'Quite Interesting' snippets of information. Each series is named after a successive letter of the alphabet which means that Fry will depart – with the letter M – half way through the show's projected length. Originally cast as a team captain opposite comedian Alan Davies, Fry agreed to chair the show as a last minute replacement for Michael Palin on the pilot edition. But he grew into the role and stayed for 13 years. He will be replaced by former Radio 4 News Quiz host Sandi Toksvig who, according to the show's creator and producer Jon Lloyd, will become "the first female host of a mainstream comedy panel show on British television – an appointment that is well overdue." Alan Davies will continue as QI’s resident panellist. Fry said: "For thirteen years I had one of the best jobs on television. Behind the camera squadrons of quite extraordinarily brilliant researchers, programme makers and uniquely curious (in both senses of the word) people making that job so much easier. In front of the camera generations of lively minds and above all of course the wonder of nature that is Alan Davies. After passing the alphabetical halfway mark I thought it time to move on, but I will never cease to be grateful to John Lloyd for devising QI and for everyone else for making it such fun." Toksvig said: "QI is my favourite television programme both to watch and to be on, so this is absolutely my dream job. (My Nordic background also makes me keen to spend time with the Elves). Stephen has been utterly brilliant with the first half of the alphabet. Now I look forward to picking up the baton, mixing my metaphors and sailing towards the Land of Nod (i.e. Z). Who knows what lies ahead? It should all be quite interesting." John Lloyd added: "Stephen’s departure is the end of an era. It’s been a thoroughly delightful experience. After more than 40 years in broadcasting, QI has been by far the most enjoyable show it has been my privilege to produce, and Stephen has been its big, beating heart. Though we are all very sad he’s decided to move on, I am confident that we have found the perfect person to occupy his gigantic shoes." BBC2 controller Kim Shillinglaw thanked Fry for his contribution to the show and said Toksvig represented "exactly the kind of bright, brilliant company I want to see on BBC2".


Which former England football manager recently took charge of Derby County?

LewisWright's Blog :: Championship Predictions 2016/17 (Part 4/4) Championship Predictions 2016/17 (Part 4/4) Lewis Wright , LewisWright's Blog on August 05 0 So here we are, after three quiet months without competitive domestic football, England's second tier is back and promises to be as competitive as ever.  Fulham host Newcastle in the first match of the season tonight and ahead of the hotly anticipated fixture, I have attempted to predict where each of the 24 teams will be placed come the final round of fixtures on May 7.  Parts one to three have focused on the teams placed 24th - 7th, and that leaves this final blog to preview the sides that I have positioned in the top six.  Which team will have their hands on the English Championship trophy on May 7? 6th – Ipswich Town Ipswich fans have been crying out for owner Marcus Evans to spend some money on new players, with manager Mick McCarthy – now the division’s longest serving boss – incredibly only paying a fee for five players ahead of this summer’s transfer market. The Yorkshireman has been given money to spend of late however, even if it scarcely compares to that of many of the other clubs who would be considered their promotion rivals ahead of the 2016/2017 campaign. With academy product Matt Clarke going the other way, Town have captured arguably the most promising young defender from the lower leagues in Adam Webster, while Paul Digby, Grant Ward, and Conor Grant have all joined the 21 year-old at Portman Road ahead of the new season. Another relatively quiet window in terms of players joining the club, the Ipswich faithful will be reassured by the lack of activity in the other direction. The likes of Luke Varney, Kevin Foley, and Jay Tabb have all been shown the exit door by McCarthy, but, crucially for the Tractor Boys, strikers David McGoldrick, Freddie Sears and Daryl Murphy all remain at the club, while talented midfielder Teddy Bishop is back fully fit after missing almost the entirety of last season. 5th – Derby County Derby have been promising their fans promotion for what seems an eternity, falling just short in each of the previous three campaigns (3rd, 8th, 5th). The club have also been through five managers in that short period of time, including former England boss Steve McLaren.  Nigel Pearson is the latest man to be tasked with finally guiding this underperforming side back into the Premier League after what has already been an eight year absence. Somewhat surprisingly given their transfer activities of recent years, Pearson has not brought in any new players this summer. But new faces were not what the club needed, with a squad that oozes class at this level, the former Leicester manager has more than enough quality to be aiming for the play-offs at the very minimum. The Rams could miss the experience of Jake Buxton and Stephen Warnock, who are both on their way to Wigan after a number of successful seasons at Pride Park. Where some might interpret the lack of activity as a sign of Pearson’s struggle to bring in new faces, I would argue that it should be viewed as a positive that the squad are content with their new boss and the ideas that he has brought to the club during pre-season. The charismatic Nigel Pearson has returned to football management to take charge at Derby County. 4th – Brighton & Hove Albion Aside from a manager who will feature later on and has continued his tenure at Newcastle United, Brighton boss Chris Hughton is, in my opinion, the top coach outside of the Premier League. The former Republic of Ireland international has already guided former club Newcastle to a Championship title during a season in which he was also named manager of the year, and his new four-year deal at the Falmer Stadium is yet another sign of how content the board are with their current boss. Moving away from the coaching staff and towards the players, many at Brighton will be disappointed with the departure of Iñigo Calderón, who has been an excellent servant for the club, but, perhaps more importantly, those joining The Seagulls will certainly excit


The original 'Star Trek' TV series was set in which century ?

Star Trek Continues (TV Series 2013– ) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error The further adventures of the crew of the USS Enterprise. Stars: This sequel to the TOS episode "Mirror Mirror" picks up the story in the alternate universe immediately after. Spock plans to rebel against the Empire in a quest for peace, but first must plot ... 9.0 A troubled creature pierces the Enterprise hull, pitting the crew against a pursuer that threatens to tear them apart. 8.7 A survivor from a distressed Tellarite vessel pulls Captain Kirk and his crew into a moral quandary over her sovereignty. 8.6 a list of 29 titles created 03 Aug 2012 a list of 37 titles created 17 Aug 2015 a list of 34 titles created 6 months ago a list of 35 titles created 5 months ago a list of 36 titles created 2 weeks ago Title: Star Trek Continues (2013– ) 7.8/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. It is the year 2306. Thirteen years have passed since Captain James T. Kirk was swept away by the Nexus, after saving the crew of the Enterprise-B. The remaining crew members of the ... See full summary  » Director: Tim Russ     1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.8/10 X   These are the new voyages of the starship Enterprise. Picking up from where the original 5-year mission left-off, a new cast continues the adventures of this legendary crew: to boldly go where no human has ever gone before & to search for new life forms. Stars: John M. Kelley, Charles Root, James Cawley Continuing the ongoing missions of Starfleet after the journeys of Star Trek: The Next Generation, Star Trek: Deep Space Nine, and Star Trek: Voyager. Stars: Risha Denney, Joanne Busch, Wayne Webb Star Trek: Renegades (TV Series 2015) Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi Set a decade after the U.S.S Voyager's return to Earth, a rag-tag crew of renegades and outcasts must covertly work with Admiral Chekov and Tuvok to stop forces threatening the Federation from outside, and within. Stars: Adrienne Wilkinson, Walter Koenig, Sean Young Various retired leaders discuss their experiences of The Four Years War, a war between Star Fleet and The Klingons, and the build up to a battle at Axanar that caused a major turning point in the war. Director: Christian Gossett In a time prior to the United Federation of Planets, a young coalition of worlds led by Earth battle the Romulan Star Empire for their very survival. Director: Tommy Kraft Star Trek: GENESIS (TV Series 2012) Action | Adventure | Sci-Fi A movie about star trek with trekkians Stars: Mollyana Ward, Suzy DeVore, Donny Watrous Star Trek: Odyssey (TV Mini-Series 2007) Short | Sci-Fi Edit Storyline The USS Enterprise's historic five-year mission continues with all new episodes of the original series. "Star Trek: Continues", a new Trek series, beams down with exciting adventures of the Federation's most heroic crew led by Captain James T. Kirk. The lighting and color of the highly accurate sets accentuate the equally detailed props and costumes, matching the original series that ran from 1966-69! With acting and stories that also replicate the original series, the adventures are sure to dazzle even the most die hard Trek fans. Witness now the untold morality plays that explore the final frontier and more importantly... the human condition. Fans of the original series will especially enjoy the pilot episode as a familiar guest star from the original series reprises his role in a sequel entitled "Pilgrim of Eternity". Written by Anonymous 26 May 2013 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Star Trek continúa See more  » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia Vic Migongna, Todd Haberkorn, and Chuck Huber have worked together in the past on projects such as Soul Eater (2008) as Death Scythe, Death the Kid, and Franken Stein respectively and Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood (2011) as Edward Elri


Queen Anne was the second daughter of which king ?

Queen Anne Stuart of England Queen Anne of England Anne Stuart was an unlikely person to become queen of England. She was born on February 6, 1665 to the Duke and Duchess of York and was their second daughter out of three children. Shortly before her birth, her uncle, King Charles II,  had married and seemed destined to have a large family after fathering several illegitimate children.  But he had no more children. As Anne grew older she would be plagued by numerous health problems, but she survived to adulthood. She only received a limited education, yet Anne would reign during a critically important period in her nation's history. During her reign she would oversee two major events in English history, one domestic and one foreign. The first being the Act of Union that united England and Scotland. The second was a major international war, the War of Spanish Succession. Best remembered as the last of the Stuart dynasty Anne had no heirs. The events of her reign would pave the way for Britain to become an international world power. Although born into royalty, her education was similar to that of other aristocratic girls:  languages and music. Her knowledge of history was limited and she received no instruction in civil law or military matters that most male monarchs were expected to have. She was also a sickly child, and may have suffered from the blood disease porphyria, as well as having poor vision and  a serious case of smallpox at the age of twelve. Poor health would plague Anne her entire life, probably contributing to her many miscarriages. Anne grew up in an atmosphere of controversy. Her father James, the Duke of York, and both her mother and later her stepmother were Roman Catholic. They would have preferred to raise Anne and Mary (their only children to survive early childhood)  as Roman Catholics. Nevertheless, prominent Protestants, such as Henry Compton, later bishop of London, interceded and ensured the girls would not only be required to attend Protestant services but that they also receive Protestant religious instruction. Anne's life dramatically changed when the Lord Treasurer and Earl of Danby, in an attempt to strengthen his influence with King Charles II, arranged the marriage of Anne's sister, Mary, to William of Orange. Their father, the Duke of York, had wanted to wed Mary to the heir to the French throne, a Roman Catholic. Danby persuaded by the King to allow the marriage to William, a Dutch Protestant and an enemy of France, thus straining the close relationship between Anne and Mary. Anne married Prince George of Denmark. This was an arrangement Anne's father negotiated in secret with sponsorship by King Louis XIV of France, who hoped for a Anglo-Danish alliance against William of Orange and the Dutch. No such alliance would ever materialize.   Her husband did not affect Anne's position as he remained politically weak and inactive, suffering from a drinking problem. Prince George's influence in matters of state would remain small throughout their marriage. The relationship he had with Anne was a close one and she loved him deeply, however, their marriage was saddened by Anne's twelve miscarriages and the fact that none of their other five children reached adulthood. When King Charles II died in 1686, Anne's father became King James II. His Roman Catholicism and his desire to rule without Parliament's input caused Parliament to call on William of Orange and Mary to take the throne, in the Glorious Revolution of 1688. This revolution created a constitutional, limited monarchy in England, where elected representatives, not a dynastic monarch, truly ruled.  Interestingly, later Queen Anne became the last British monarch to veto an act of Parliament.  Anne supported the revolution and opposed her father.  Mary allowed her husband to rule, and neither got along with Anne during their reign.  But since they never had children, after Mary died, followed by William, in 1702, the throne then passed to Anne. The Settlement Act of 1701 paved the way for Anne's reign. It stated that if Anne died without chi


What is the main currency unit of Hungary ?

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Candela, Lumen, Lux: the equations Candela, Lumen, Lux: the equations You are here: Home > Articles > Electronics > Candela, Lumen, Lux Navigation: Candela, Lumen, Lux: the equations   Light is measured with different techniques, and therefore there is a handful of related, but different, units of measurements. This article gives a brief overview of the most widely used measures and presents a few equations for conversion of one measure into another. For convenience, a table with conversion calculators is at the bottom of this page. Optical radiation covers a broad spectrum, including infrared and ultraviolet light. For the sake of brevity, this article focuses on visible light (the field of photometry). Candela The candela (unit cd) has its origin in the brightness of a "standard candle", but it has received a more precise definition in the International System of Units (SI) —and at that time the unit was also renamed from "candle" to "candela". The candela measures the amount of light emitted in the range of a (three-dimensional) angular span. Since the luminous intensity is described in terms of an angle, the distance at which you measure this intensity is irrelevant. For ease of illustration, in the picture at the right the three dimensions have been flattened to two. In this picture, screen B would catch exactly the same amount of light rays (emitted from the light source) as screen A —provided that screen A were removed to not obscure screen B. This is because screen B covers the same angle as screen A. The angular span for candela is expressed in steradian, a measure without unit (like radian for angles in a two-dimensional space). One steradian on a sphere with a radius of one metre gives a surface of one m2. A full sphere measures \( 4\pi \) steradians. See the section on lux for the relation between candela and lux. Lumen If you look at LEDs, especially high-brightness LEDs, you may notice that the LEDs with a high luminous intensity (in candela or milli-candela, mcd) typically have a narrow apex angle . Similarly, LEDs with a wide apex angle typically have a relatively low luminous intensity. The same is true for halogen spots with reflector: those with a narrow-beam reflector have a higher rating in candela than the "floodlight" spots of the same power. The cause for this relation is the total energy produced by the LED. LEDs of a specific class (for example, "high flux") all produce roughly the same amount of luminous energy. However, when a LED emits its total energy in a beam with a narrow angle, the intensity will be greater (in the direction of that angle) than when the same energy had been emitted over a wide angle. The lumen (unit lm) gives the total luminous flux of a light source by multiplying the intensity (in candela) by the angular span over which the light is emitted. With the symbol \( \Phi_v \) for lumen, \( I_v \) for candela and \( \Omega \) for the angular span in steradian, the relation is: \[ \Phi_v = I_v \cdot \Omega \] If a light source is isotropic (meaning: uniform in all directions), \( \Phi_v = 4\pi\ I_v \). This is because a sphere measures \( 4\pi \) steradians. See the topic on apex angles to get the three-dimensional angular span \( \Omega \) from an opening angle. As a frame of reference, a standard 120V/60W light bulb is rated at 850 lm, and the equivalent 230V/60W light bulb is rated at 700 lm. A low voltage (12V) tungsten halogen lamp of 20W gives approximately 310 lm. Lux Lux (unit lx) is a measure of illumination of a surface. Light meters often measure lux values (or footcandles, but these are directly related: one footcandle is 10.764 lx). Formally, lux is a derived unit from lumen, which is a derived unit from candela. Yet, the concept of lux is more easily compared to candela than to lumen. The difference between lux and candela is that lux measures the illumination of a surface, instead of that of an angle. The net result is that the distance of that surface from the light source becomes an important factor: the more distant that the surface is from the light source,


At his own request, which writer's auto-biography was published in 2010, one hundred years after his death ?

Mark Twain’s autobiography to be published in full, 100 years after his death - TeleRead News: E-books, publishing, tech and beyond Mark Twain’s autobiography to be published in full, 100 years after his death Just over 100 years ago, Samuel Langhorne Clemens, better known as Mark Twain, passed away as Halley’s Comet passed in the sky . He left behind him a 500,000-word autobiographical manuscript, under strict instructions that it was not to be published until at least one hundred years after his death . As to why such a long delay, it’s not entirely clear. Perhaps he wanted to avoid embarrassing friends, or near descendents of friends, with some of the harsh things he had to say. Perhaps the controversial Clemens simply enjoyed the knowledge that, a century after he had passed on, he would cause one final ruckus in a society whose nature he could not even hope to imagine. Regardless, one thing is clear: the complete manuscript has never been published in full. Excerpts ran in magazines before Clemens’s death, and parts were published in three previous “autobiographies” with the estate’s permission, but over half of the work has not been seen by anyone other than researchers who visited Berkeley’s Bancroft library in person. "There are so many biographies of Twain, and many of them have used bits and pieces of the autobiography," Dr. [Robert Hirst, who is leading the team at Berkeley editing the complete text] said. "But biographers pick and choose what bits to quote. By publishing Twain’s book in full, we hope that people will be able to come to their own complete conclusions about what sort of a man he was." The manuscript is going to be published as a trilogy starting in November. It’s unclear whether there will be an e-book edition—I can’t even find an official page on Berkeley listing its publication date, though I may not be looking in the right place. Of course, given that copyright is currently life of author plus 50 years, or plus 70 years in the case of unpublished manuscripts, a hot discussion topic going on over at BoingBoing is whether the work would be in the public domain. One commenter thinks that the parts of the work that were published during Clemens’s lifetime and the parts have never before been published would be, and the parts published in the printed biographies that were published in 1924 and afterward would not, but I think it’s a lot simpler than that. I’ve been told that when a work is edited, the edited edition of the work is considered an entirely new work for the purposes of copyright. I expect it will be considered to be authored by a corporation. Thus, in the best case scenario, it would be under copyright for 20 more years, since the current copyright term is 70 years after the death of author. If a work of corporate authorship, 95 years from publication or 120 years from creation, whichever expires first Though, again, if the editing makes it an entirely new work, it could be under protection for 95 more years. Conversely, if someone snuck the manuscript out of Berkeley and published it unchanged, it could theoretically be in the public domain now (that “life + 70” thing). Of course, neither I nor the person who told me about this are copyright lawyers, so we could be entirely off-base. make of that what you will. In a way, the confusion is a bit ironic—Clemens was one of the first strident advocates for perpetual copyright. During a speech he gave in 1906 on the occasion of congress considering a life + 50 copyright term, he said: When I appeared before that committee of the House of Lords the chairman asked me what limit I would propose. I said, "Perpetuity." I could see some resentment in his manner, and he said the idea was illogical, for the reason that it has long ago been decided that there can be no such thing as property in ideas. I said there was property in ideas before Queen Anne’s time; they had perpetual copyright. Clemens might well think that the confusion was our just dessert for not doing the sensible thing and implementing perpetual copyright! Of course, the question


The Egyptian god Anubis has the head of what type of creature ?

Anubis Anubis by Stephanie Cass Anubis, who the ancient Egyptians called Ienpw (phonetically "Yinepu"), is the mysterious canid funerary deity of ancient Egypt. Even the meaning of his name is unknown -- speculations range from "Royal Child" to having derived from the world for "to putrefy". Both certainly fit the deity, who was at various points in time of Egyptian history known as the lord of the dead before Osiris and, later, became popularly known as the son of Osiris. Just what type of animal Anubis is represented by is unknown as well; definitely canid and most likely a jackal or a wild dog -- or a hybrid of both -- but, as in the case of Seth , with alterations that deliberately smudge the lines of reality. The deep black color Anubis's animal is not reflective of its actual coat but is instead symbolic of his position as a funerary deity. The reason for Anubis's animal being canid is based on what the ancient Egyptians themselves observed of the creature -- dogs and jackals often haunted the edges of the desert, especially the cemeteries where the dead were buried. Anubis is an extremely ancient deity. The oldest mastabas of the Old Kingdom have prayers to him carved into their walls, and he is mentioned in the Pyramid Texts in his most celebrated role as a guardian and protector of the dead. A standard offering formula for the dead in the Old Kingdom began thusly: "An offering which the king gives and Anubis, who is upon his mountain and in the place of embalming, the lord of the necropolis...." As mentioned previously, Anubis began in the position that Osiris would later command. In the earliest period of Egyptian religion Anubis was clearly the lord of the dead and Osiris the embalmed god while Anubis performed the act of embalming. Titles that were invested unto Osiris -- such as Khenty-Imentiu or "Foremost of Westerners" -- were originally Anubis's. As the drama of Osiris's death and vindication unfolded over the centuries, Anubis assumed the role of the guide who holds steady the scales on which their hearts are measured against the feather of ma'at as "He Who Counts the Hearts". Should the heart be light as the feather, the soul would then be lead by Anubis (or, in some cases, Harseisis) to be presented to Osiris. Should the heart be heavy, it is fed to Ammit and the soul destroyed. As Imy-ut, or "He Who is In the Place of Embalming", Anubis is the embalmer who washes the entrails of the dead and guards over their physical bodies as well as the places that house them (the tomb and the necropolis). Priests wearing a mask of Anubis were responsible for the Opening of the Mouth ceremony that reawakened a dead person's senses. In a reflection of the royal seal used on the tombs of the Valley of the Kings depicting pharaoh's victory over the "nine bows" (enemies of Egypt), Anubis is shown recumbent over nine bows meant to be hostile forces of the Underworld who he -- as "Jackal Ruler of the Bows" -- has triumphed over. Anubis's parentage is a mystery -- in one tradition he is the son of Nebt-het ( Nephthys ) and Ra . In yet another, from the Coffin Text period, the cow goddess Hesat is his mother and, from the same source, Bastet is even accounted as his mother (most likely a pun on the ointment jars that comprise her hieroglyphs -- the same jars that were used during the embalming process Anubis was lord of). The Pyramid Texts even supply Anubis with a daughter in the form of the goddess Qeb-hwt ("Cooling Water") -- a celestial serpent or ostrich Who purifies and quenches the monarch. Anubis is depicted most often as a man with the head of a black canid with alert, pointed ears. He is also represented by a full black canid wearing ribbons and holding a flagellum in the crook of its arm. Very rarely is he ever shown fully human, though there are some cases (such as in the temple of Ramesses II of Abydos) of this. Perhaps the most famous representation of Anubis, the gold-gilded wooden canid found in the tomb of Tutankhamen, was doubtlessly placed there as a protector of the dead and guardian of the tomb. Anubis


Henrietta Maria of France was queen consort of which English monarch ?

Biography of Queen Henrietta Maria » Biographies » Queen Henrietta Maria Queen Henrietta Maria, 1609-69 Loyal, courageous and devoted to King Charles I, but her influence added to the atmosphere of mistrust that surrounded the King. Henrietta Maria was born in Paris on 26 November 1609 (NS), the youngest daughter of King Henri IV of France and Marie de Medici. She was taught riding, dancing and singing and received religious instruction from the Carmelite nuns. Her marriage to Charles, Prince of Wales, required a special dispensation from the Pope because it was the first time that a Catholic princess had married a Protestant prince. Politically, it was a move towards an alliance between France and England against Spain. The marriage took place in May 1625 when Henrietta was 15 and Charles was 24. Her Catholicism alarmed the English Parliament, and she was not allowed to be crowned alongside her husband when he succeeded to the throne of the Three Kingdoms as King Charles I in February 1626. Catholic Queen Consort Apart from their religious differences, the royal couple were opposites in character and temperament: Charles was sober and aloof, Henrietta was stylish and vivacious. During the first three years of their marriage, Charles was influenced by his overbearing favourite the Duke of Buckingham , and neglected Henrietta Maria almost to the point of estrangement. But when Buckingham was assassinated in 1628, Charles transferred his affections to the Queen, and they quickly became devoted to one another. During the 1630s, the court of King Charles and Queen Henrietta Maria was admired throughout Europe. The King's impeccable taste in art and the formality of court ritual gave an appearance of sophistication; the Queen's encouragement of dancing, music and theatre added warmth and polite gaiety. Elaborate masques were staged by Inigo Jones and Ben Jonson to dramatise the ideals of the Stuart monarchy. To the horror of many Puritans, the Queen herself sometimes took part in the performances. Increasingly, King Charles discussed affairs of state with Henrietta Maria. He valued her opinions and advice, but because she remained a practising Roman Catholic, her influence was viewed with extreme suspicion, particularly as several prominent courtiers converted to Catholicism and a papal representative was received in England for the first time since the Reformation. When the King needed money to finance the Bishops' Wars (1639-40), the Queen raised funds by appealing to English Catholics. Her further appeals to the Vatican itself fuelled Protestant fears of a Popish conspiracy against England. She was even suspected of inciting the Irish Uprising of 1641. Rumours that members of the Long Parliament were planning to impeach the Queen prompted King Charles to make his disastrous attempt to arrest the Five Members in January 1642. “She-Majesty, Generalissima” In February 1642, when civil war looked inevitable, Henrietta Maria left England for the Netherlands—the King galloping along the cliff tops to keep her ship in sight until the last sail had vanished below the horizon. She spent almost a year in The Hague, raising loans, buying weapons and recruiting troops for the Royalist cause. By selling or pawning jewels, she raised a large fortune which financed several convoys of weapons and ammunition and a company of veteran professional soldiers to fight for the King. Braving storms and attack by Parliament's warships, she returned to England in February 1643, landing at Bridlington in Yorkshire. Henrietta stayed with the Earl (later Marquis) of Newcastle at York. She participated in Newcastle's secret negotiations with the Parliamentarian commanders Sir Hugh Cholmley at Scarborough and  Sir John Hotham at Hull. Persuaded by the Queen, Cholmley defected and delivered Scarborough Castle to the Royalists. By the summer of 1643, Royalist victories in the Midlands made it relatively safe for Henrietta to move south at the head of her army, styling herself "Her She-Majesty, Generalissima". On 13 July 1643, she was reunited with the Ki


How many cards are there in a typical tarot pack ?

The Tarot Deck - How Tarot Cards Work | HowStuffWorks How Tarot Cards Work Photo courtesy Consumer Products There are many varieties of Tarot decks, and there is no standard number of cards across all decks. While the types of cards, the suits and their meanings are the same, the illustrations vary greatly. Decks are based on various themes such as nature, animals, fantasy, dragons, etc. The most common deck in the United States is the Rider-Waite deck, which was created in 1909 by A.E. Waite, a prominent member of the occult group the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn , and published by Rider & Company. The artist was Pamela Colman Smith. This 78-card deck was the only readily available deck in the United States for many years, which is why it is considered the "definitive" tarot deck in the United States. According to The Hermitage: A Tarot History Site , however, there is no "definitive" tarot deck. The Tarot deck is made up of the Minor Arcana and the Major Arcana. Like regular playing cards, the Minor Arcana of the Tarot deck includes four suits. Rather than spades, hearts, diamonds and clubs, however, the suits are: Up Next cups circles or pentacles Each suit has meaning regarding a specific approach to life. The cards within these suits are numbered one through 10 and also include the court cards -- the king, queen, knight and page. The Minor Arcana cards represent the more minor, practical daily ups and downs in life. Cards of the Minor Arcana: Aces of wands, swords, cups, and circles and pentacles Photo courtesy Angel Paths The Major Arcana are not associated with the suits. They include the picture cards that represent principles, concepts and ideals. They are numbered one through 21, with the 22nd card (the "Fool") marked as zero. The Major Arcana cards represent strong, long-term energy or big events in some area of life. Cards of the Major Arcana: Temperance, Death, The Fool and The Hanged Man Photo courtesy Angel Paths Seeing a Major Arcana card about a particular subject in one reading and then getting a Minor Arcana card about the same subject in the next reading would mean that this subject is becoming less important in your life. To check out various explanations of specific card meanings, see:


Which lines on a map connect points with equal atmospheric pressure ?

Isobar - definition of isobar by The Free Dictionary Isobar - definition of isobar by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/isobar  (ī′sə-bär′) n. 1. A line on a weather map connecting points of equal atmospheric pressure. Also called isopiestic. 2. Any of two or more kinds of atoms having the same atomic mass but different atomic numbers. [ iso- + Greek baros, weight; see gwerə-1 in the Appendix of Indo-European roots.] i′so·bar′ic (-bär′ĭk, -băr′-) adj. isobar (ˈaɪsəʊˌbɑː) n 1. (Physical Geography) a line on a map connecting places of equal atmospheric pressure, usually reduced to sea level for purposes of comparison, at a given time or period 2. (General Physics) physics any of two or more atoms that have the same mass number but different atomic numbers: tin-115 and indium-115 are isobars. Compare isotope [C19: from Greek isobarēs of equal weight, from iso- + baros weight] ˈisobarˌism n (ˈaɪ səˌbɑr) n. 1. a line drawn on a weather map or chart that connects points at which the barometric pressure is the same. 2. Also, i′so•bare` (-ˌbɛər) one of two or more atoms having equal atomic weights but different atomic numbers. [1860–65; < Greek isobarḗs of equal weight] i`so•bar′ic (-ˈbær-) adj. i′so•bar`ism (-ˌbɑr-) n. i·so·bar


Which eating disorder is named after the Greek for 'ox hunger' ?

Bulimia | Define Bulimia at Dictionary.com bulimia [byoo-lim-ee-uh, -lee-mee-uh, boo-, buh-] /byuˈlɪm i ə, -ˈli mi ə, bu-, bə-/ Spell Also called hyperphagia . Pathology. abnormally voracious appetite or unnaturally constant hunger. 2. Also called binge-purge syndrome , bulimia nervosa [nur-voh-suh] /nɜrˈvoʊ sə/ (Show IPA). Psychiatry. a habitual disturbance in eating behavior mostly affecting young women of normal weight, characterized by frequent episodes of grossly excessive food intake followed by self-induced vomiting to avert weight gain. Greek 1350-1400 1350-1400; Middle English < New Latin < Greek boulīmía extreme hunger, equivalent to bou- intensive prefix (derivative of bou-, stem of boûs ox ) + līm(ós) hunger + -ia -ia Dictionary.com Unabridged Examples from the Web for bulimia Expand Contemporary Examples Other risk factors include a history of sexual abuse and bulimia, both of which also affect more women than men. Nina Davuluri Crowned Miss America: The First Miss America of Indian Descent Marlow Stern September 15, 2013 Historical Examples Hence they marched through snow the whole of the following day, and many of the men contracted the bulimia. British Dictionary definitions for bulimia Expand pathologically insatiable hunger, esp when caused by a brain lesion 2. Also called bulimia nervosa. a disorder characterized by compulsive overeating followed by vomiting: sometimes associated with anxiety about gaining weight Derived Forms C17: from New Latin, from Greek boulimia, from bous ox + limos hunger Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Word Origin and History for bulimia Expand n. 1976, Modern Latin, from Greek boulimia, "ravenous hunger" as a disease, literally "ox-hunger," from bou-, intensive prefix (originally from bous "ox;" see cow (n.)) + limos "hunger," from PIE root *leie- "to waste away." As a psychological disorder, technically bulemia nervosa. Englished bulimy was used from late 14c. in a medical sense of "ravishing hunger." Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper


Which Enterprise captain in Star Trek: The Next Generation had the catchphrase 'Make it so' ?

The Origins of 11 Famous Star Trek Lines | Mental Floss The Origins of 11 Famous Star Trek Lines filed under: Lists , Movies , Pop Culture , shows Like us on Facebook This morning, Leonard Nimoy  passed away at the age of 83 . Beloved for his portrayal of Mr. Spock on 'Star Trek,' Nimoy was also an accomplished director, stage actor, and writer. Few franchises have had the cultural impact of the various Star Trek television series and movies, and nowhere is that more evident than in the snippets of dialogue that have become a part of the American vernacular—and in some cases, found their way abroad, too. Here are 11 of the most notable Star Trek catchphrases, as well as a little more information about their origins. 1. "Live Long and Prosper" The Vulcan greeting and the finger-separating hand gesture that accompanies it first appeared in the second season of Star Trek: The Original Series, during an episode titled “Amok Time.” Spock himself (actor Leonard Nimoy) has made no secret of the fact that the gesture and phrase were his idea, and that he based them on Orthodox Jewish blessings he remembered from his childhood. In the Jewish blessing, the position of the fingers forms the Hebrew letter “Shin,” which represents the name “Shaddai” (Almighty God). Nimoy put his own spin on the traditional gesture by holding up just one hand (instead of both) and changing up the verbal blessing slightly. 2. "Highly Illogical..." While Spock never shied away from questioning the logic of those around him—usually Kirk—it wasn't until the second season that he took things up a notch and deemed the actions of the native inhabitants of planet Omega IV “highly illogical” in the episode titled “The Omega Glory.” Previously, it had always just been “illogical” or, in rare cases, “most illogical,” but it took a pair of natives attacking Kirk in a jail cell for Spock to pair his trademark raised-eyebrow reaction with the term “highly illogical.” The phrase would then be repeated in several more episodes, as well as the subsequent films and J.J. Abrams' reboot of the franchise. Bonus: “Highly Illogical” was also the name of Leonard Nimoy's 1993 music album featuring several songs he recorded in the 1960s (including “The Ballad of Bilbo Baggins”) as well as a few new tunes. 3. "Beam Me Up, Scotty" One of the most interesting aspects of this phrase—a request directed at Chief Engineer Montgomery “Scotty” Scott for transport back to the USS Enterprise—is that it was never actually uttered in any of the Star Trek television series or movies. More often than not, the command was akin to “Three to beam up” or more directly, “Beam them up,” with the closest approximation being “Beam us up, Scotty” in a few episodes of the Star Trek animated series. However, William Shatner did say this line while reading the audio version of his novel Star Trek: The Ashes of Eden. 4. "I'm A Doctor, Not A..." Everyone knows that Dr. Leonard McCoy is not an engineer, a coal miner, or an escalator, but that never stopped him from reminding his fellow crew members. The first time DeForest Kelley uttered his famous catchphrase as we know it was in a first-season episode titled “The Devil in the Dark.” In that episode, McCoy saw fit to let Kirk know that he was a doctor, not a brick-layer. It's worth noting that an earlier episode, “The Corbomite Maneuver," had him asking Capt. Kirk, “What am I, a doctor or a moon-shuttle conductor?” but it wasn't until much later in the season that we got the full line that would later be heard in just about every subsequent series, as well as the Star Trek films. The line even made it into J.J. Abrams' 2009 reboot, with Karl Urban (as McCoy) exclaiming, “I'm a doctor, not a physicist!” 5. "Make It So" Captain Jean-Luc Picard's signature line was a part of Star Trek: The Next Generation from the very start, with actor Patrick Stewart uttering what would become his character's most memorable catchphrase in the pilot episode, “Encounter at Farpoint.” The episode was written by Gene Roddenberry himself, so it's likely that he wrote the line f


The Triskelion is used as the symbol for which part of the British Isles ?

8 Things You Might Not Have Known About the Isle of Man 8 Things You Might Not Have Known About the Isle of Man Posted: December 2, 2011    Categories: 8 Things , Isle of Man 1.3k Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Google Pinterest Stumbleupon Hello from the city of Douglas, capital of the Isle of Man! I arrived here today on a short flight from Belfast, Northern Ireland. I’ll be here through the weekend exploring the island an taking photos. Given the unique nature of the island, I thought it would be a good time for another installment of 8 Things You Might Not Know…… 1) The Isle of Man exists. OK, if you live anywhere in the British Isles you are probably well aware of the Isle of Man. Many people might have heard of it, but aren’t really sure where it is. It is located between the island of Ireland and the island of Great Britain in the Irish Sea. There is ferry and air service available from both islands. The island is smaller than Singapore and slightly larger than Guam with a population of about 80,000 people. It is also referred to simply as Mann with 2 n’s. 2) The Isle of Man is NOT part of the United Kingdom. This is going to take some explaining. The Isle of Man is a Crown Dependency , which means that it is technically a possession of the crown directly, not of the UK. It is also not a territory of the UK like Bermuda or the Falkland Islands. The British didn’t technically conquer Mann in the same way they did Ireland or other countries in the empire. The Lord of Mann was the titular ruler of the island until 1765 when the feudal rights were purchased by the crown and the title was transferred to George I. Today, the Queen still has the title of Lord of Mann (even though she is a woman, she is still known as Lord, not Lady). When doing the Loyal Toast on the Isle of Man, they toast the Lord of Mann, not the Queen or King. They do use the British Pound and the UK does have the responsibility of the defense of the island. They are not members of the European Union. Because it is not part of the UK, it is often used as a tax haven for the British. 3) The original language on Mann was called Manx. Manx is a Gaelic language similar to some types of Irish Gaelic. The last native speaker of Manx, Ned Maddrell , died in 1974. There are attempts to revive Manx although only 2% of the population have any knowledge of the language. 4) The symbol on the Isle of Man flag is the triskelion. While it looks like something someone with a bunch of spare doll parts might have put together, the triskelion is actually an ancient symbol. On Mann it is known as the Three Legs of Mann or Tree Cassyn Vannin in Manx. 5) Mann has the oldest continuous parliament in the world. Several countries lay claim to this title. The Manx parliament has been standing ever since 979 with no break. The parliament in Iceland has been around since 930 but it was suspended from 1800 to 1845. San Marino claims to have been a republic since 301, but it hasn’t been the same legislative body ruling it. 6) Manx cats have no tail. The Manx cat is a breed of cat which comes from the Isle of Man which is known for being tailless. The breed also exhibits very large hind legs and a rounded head. There is also a breed of sheep from the island called the Manx Loaghtan which is known for sometimes having 4 or 6 horns. 7) Mann is the motorcycle racing capital of the world. The International Isle of Man TT (Tourist Trophy) Race has been conducted on the island since 1907. In 1907 the Manx parliament passed a law allowing the roads on Mann to be closed and used for the race. It is considered the most prestigious motorcycle race in the world. I drove past the grandstand and paddock area today, which is just a normal street when not in use for the race. 8) The Bee Gees are from the Isle of Man. Thought they were Australian did you? Nope. They are Manx. Maurice, Robin and Barry were all born on the Isle of Man. Get My FREE 100 Page Travel Photography eBook!   43 Responses to "8 Things You Might Not Have Known About the Isle of Man" By David(Greg)Holland December 12, 2


Every January , the inhabitants of Lerwick on the Shetland Islands burn a full-size replica of what ?

1000+ images about Event :: Up Helly Aa Fire Festival on Pinterest | The burning, The vikings and European festivals Learn more at bbc.com Up Helly Aa, Shetland’s festival of fire Scotland's Shetland festival of fire, Up Helly Aa. On the last Tuesday of every January, the capital city of Lerwick, on the Scottish main island of Shetland, goes up in flames. More Learn more at mandatory.com Up Helly Aa - Viking and Fire Festival Held on January 31 in Scotland, the festival is Europe’s biggest fire festival that marks the end of the Yule season. Local men dress up as Vikings (no women allowed) and light torches and eventually throw them into a replica long ship or galley. More


In which country was Manchester United's new 18-year old signing Adrian Januzaj born ?

Manchester United Need This 21 Year-old Austrian, 18 year-old Belgian, 25 Year-old Argentine By This Summer | SoccerSouls Home / Article / Manchester United Need This 21 Year-old Austrian, 18 year-old Belgian, 25 Year-old Argentine By This Summer Manchester United Need This 21 Year-old Austrian, 18 year-old Belgian, 25 Year-old Argentine By This Summer By admin on October 8, 2013 Can anything thing else go wrong for Manchester United? After a devastating, wait, there has to be a better word to describe the disgrace dealings suffered during the summer transfer window. Horrendous, no, horrendous is the best word used to describe their start to the season. Appalling, yes, appalling is just the word I was looking for. Manchester United was treated like that scrawny, geeky looking kid with the tape used to hold together his larger than normal eyeglasses that nobody wanted to pick. While new chief executive, Ed Woodward, was busy tying up sponsorship deal, United were the laughing stock of the footballing world. With most, no, with all their main summer targets either leaving them stranded at the alter or continuously denying been linked to the club, this was not a good beginning for both David Moyes and Ed Woodward, who replaced retiring Sir Alex Ferguson and David Gill. Kevin Strootman and Thiago Alcantara, who were believed to have accepted a contract offer from Manchester United, now play for Roma and Bayern Munchen respectively. With numerous failed attempts to land Barcelona midfielder Cesc Fabregas, and the player adamant on staying with the Catalan club, United finally gave up on the ex-Arsenal captain. The transfer woes took quite a strange turn when United approached Atletico Bilbao midfielder, Ander Herrera, a player I myself had only seen play twice was the next on the list. This one was strange because during the final hours of the window, it was said imposters posing as Manchester United officials were in Spain to discuss a final bid for the creative midfielder after numerous failed tries. At the end of this entire calamity, David Moyes was reunited with former Everton player, Marouane Fellaini, as his sole transfer transaction. Oh yeah, they bought him at a higher price than they would have got him for prior to the transfer deadline. Thanks a lot, Ed Woodward. The disastrous row of the transfer window has long been forgotten due to a lacklustre start to the season. Manchester United are experiencing their worst start since the 2008/2009 season. With just 10 points after seven games, and out of the loving arms of Europe, it is too soon to panic, but worry you must. With the lack of transactions throughout the summer, there is much to look forward to come January. New manager David Moyes has said United needs 5 or 6 world class players to compete in the Champions League, and with the humiliation of the summer window, there will be players sold paving way for new arrivals. The late acquisition of Marouane Fellaini has provided cover for a position the Red Devils were in dire need of.  Though the Belgian, in the early season, has looked out of place with his new club, he will be that force United needs in the middle third. The most noticeable positions in need of reinforcement are; the defence and the left-flank, oh, and a couple more quality players in the middle wouldn’t hurt. With that said, here are a handful of players that should be targeted in next year’s transfer window that could provide cover, and hopefully save Uniteds season. DEFENCE 34, 32, and 31, no those aren’t kit numbers – those are the ages of Rio Ferdinand, Patrice Evra and Captain Nemanja Vidic. I get the whole notion that you need experience in your back four, but when your back four, well three, are constantly being outplayed, outpaced and are causing more harm than good, then it’s time for a change. The once dominant tandem of Ferdinand and Vidic is now a distant memory. It is clear to see the two giants have lost their ways. Manchester United possesses a bunch of quality young centre-backs whom would be suitable replacements for both players


Which American singer was known as 'The Big O' ?

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