How high in feet, normally, is a standard basketball hoop off the ground?

Patent US5102127 - Package-unit adjustable-height basketball backboard support - Google Patents Package-unit adjustable-height basketball backboard support US 5102127 A Abstract A pre-assembled package-unit for adjusting the height of a basketball backboard includes a fixed assembly including a pair of vertical square tubes into whose downward ends fit the square tubes of an upward telescoping assembly which bears lower brackets to support the backboard. On the outer square surfaces of the fixed assembly slide the internally-squared surfaces of upper brackets extending to the backboard. An electric linear actuator, mounted on the fixed assembly and extending to the telescoping assembly, is powered and controlled from below by a hand-held electric wand to adjust the height of the backboard. The squared construction firmly resists side forces imposed on the backboard. Images(1) Claims(5) I claim: 1. For interposition between a basketball backboard and structural support means therefor, an upward-telescoping height-adjustable mount means comprising (A) a stationary frame portion having two parallel vertical fixed-position members comprised of metal tubing, having non-round exterior and interior surfaces, said members having open lower ends and interior slide surfaces extending upward therefrom, and upper beam means interconnecting their upper ends; (B) a telescoping-frame portion including two parallel telescoping vertical members having outer slide surfaces fittable slidable within the open lower ends and interior slide surfaces of said stationary-frame portion fixed members, and having downward-projecting lower ends and beam means interconnecting said ends, there being at said downward-projecting ends, lower bracket means projecting therefrom away from plane of said two parallel stationary-frame portion fixed members, whereby to project toward such backboard, further including (C) upper backboard bracket members similarly projecting from said plane and including means for vertical sliding along the exterior surfaces of said stationary-frame tubular members, together further with (D) linear actuator means for adjustably establishing the vertical spacing between said upper beam means of said fixed frame and said beam means of said telescoping frame, whereby on securing both said lower bracket means and said upper bracket means to such backboard, and on operating said linear actuator, the slide surfaces of said telescoping frame vertical members may slide vertically within the interior slide surfaces of said stationary-frame vertical members while said means for vertical sliding of said upper bracket members slide vertically along the exterior slide surfaces of said stationary-frame vertical members, nevertheless resisting sideward forces imposed on such backboard. 2. The upward-telescoping height-adjustable mount means as defined in claim 1, wherein said linear actuator means has a mounting point at said stationary-frame upper beam means, and operatively extends to said telescoping-frame beam means, and conductor and control means for supplying electric current to said linear actuator for extension and retraction thereof. 3. The upward-telescoping height-adjustable mount means as defined in claim 2, further including a receptacle projecting from and presented downwardly from the stationary portion of said mount means, together with a rigid wand mounting an electric connector extending from a plug end for mating with said receptacle. 4. The upward-telescoping height-adjustable mount means as defined in claim 1, further including lower beam means interconnecting said lower ends of said stationary-frame vertical members wherein the stationary portion of said mount means includes a downwardly-presented electric receptacle therefor in further combination with a hand-carried electric-conduit wand having at one end an electric plug adapted to mate with and disconnect from said receptacle. 5. The upward-telescoping height-adjustable backboard mount means as defined in claim 1, wherein said upper backboard bracket member means for v


Who plays Batman in the 2005 film ‘Batman Begins’?

Amazon.com: Batman Begins / The Dark Knight - Triple Play (Blu-ray + DVD + UV Copy) [2005][Region Free]: Movies & TV Batman Begins / The Dark Knight - Triple Play (Blu-ray + DVD + UV Copy) [2005][Region Free] Rated: Limited-time savings on featured Blu-rays and DVDs. Learn more See all buying options Customers Who Viewed This Item Also Viewed Page 1 of 1 Start over Page 1 of 1 This shopping feature will continue to load items. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. Page 1 of 1 Start over Sponsored Products are advertisements for products sold by merchants on Amazon.com. When you click on a Sponsored Product ad, you will be taken to an Amazon detail page where you can learn more about the product and purchase it. To learn more about Amazon Sponsored Products, click here . Ad feedback Editorial Reviews Double bill of films from the hugely popular 'Batman' franchise. In 'Batman Begins' (2005), in the wake of his parents' murder, disillusioned industrial heir Bruce Wayne (Christian Bale) travels the world seeking the means to fight injustice and turn fear against those who prey on the fearful. He returns to Gotham and unveils his alter-ego: Batman, a masked crusader who uses his strength, intellect and an array of high-tech deceptions to fight the sinister forces that threaten the city. 'The Dark Knight' (2008) sees Gotham's avenging angel squaring up to a new kid on the block - psychotic prankster, the Joker (Heath Ledger). In the space of a year, Batman (Bale), aided by Commissioner Gordon (Gary Oldman) and new District Attorney Harvey Dent (Aaron Eckhart), has managed to rid Gotham's streets of the organised crime gangs that once ravaged the city. Things seem to be looking up, although on the personal front, Bruce Wayne discovers he has a rival in his affections for main squeeze Rachel Dawes (Maggie Gyllenhaal) in the shape of the new DA who, as a political climber, likes to keep his cards close to his chest. But just when the authorities think they're finally making progress in their fight against crime, the appearance on the streets of a sinister new figure, with a demented grin and a passion for chaos, causes panic among the good people of Gotham, and leads to a battle of wits between Batman and the Joker which threatens to get extremely personal. Product Details


Which rugby union team play their home games at the Madejski Stadium?

Madejski Stadium | US Soccer Players US Soccer Players The official site of the USMNT Soccer Players with soccer news, schedule, statistics, players, interviews, and exclusive stories. Next Opponent Madejski Stadium January 21, 2009 Two US National Team players are part of Reading’s squad, Marcus Hahnemann and Bobby Convey.  Though recently part of the English Premier League, Reading were relegated at the end of last season and currently play in the Championship.  They play their home games at the Madejski Stadium, named for the club’s chairman. The stadium has four stands, creatively named North, South, East, and West.  The North Stand is the home of the Reading support, with the South Stand for away fans. Located on the rivers Thames and Kennet, the town of Reading is considered part of the suburbs of London even though it’s 40 miles from the city.  It has a population of around 140,000.  London Irish, a rugby union team, plays their home games at Madejski Stadium. The stadium itself holds 24,161 an was opened at the start of the 1998-99 season.  At one time considered a model for Major League Soccer’s stadiums, the Madejski sits on what was a landfill with easy access to the highway.  This is a different model than stadiums built close to the center of a city without considerable parking. Reading’s former home, Elm Park, did not have the room to rebuild it as a modern stadium suitable for the Premier League.  Built in 1896 and at one time capable of holding over 30,000, the move to all-seater stadiums in the early 1990’s reduced capacity to 15,500.


Which puppet hero is described as ‘Indestructible’?

SuperM - Live Auctioneers puppets Live auctioneers puppets After having first salvaged the material from the Christies auction , I subsequently stumbled on Bonham's version . And here is yet a third sale of Supermarionation related material, this one organised by Live Auctioneers. As with the other two, what follows are the images and accompanying text from the original webpage, unedited apart from a few typos. "dr. Fawn" puppet from Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons – (ITC, 1968–1969) reconstructed Dr. Fawn puppet This is a Dr. Fawn puppet with hero "normal" head. Dr. Fawn is one of the lead cast of 9 Spectrum officer puppets made for Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons. The Dr. Fawn figure was the only puppet sculpted by production's head of puppet department, John Brown. This puppet is featured in many episodes including the first where he classifies Captain Scarlet as "indestructible". Following Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons the puppet was used in multiple episodes of the series Joe 90 and Secret Service as a guest character. This puppet head was originally sold as part of the Philips 1995 auction and is one of very few that is 100% complete, including solenoid, internal mechanism eyes and back of head. There is a magnetic panel in the back of the head, concealed by real hair, which comes off revealing the mechanisms. [The head referred to in the link in this paragraph was sold at the same auction and its owner was kind enough to publicize an article on it – it is probably not the same head as described in the text — JLN2nd] The jointed body and costume consisting of dark brown shirt and pants, beige suede, metal and leather zippered uniform vest, créme leather boots and striking plastic visor cap are exact replicas made by former 21st century puppet sculptor, Terry Curtis. The costume features the Scarlet insignia on cap and sleeves and the leather of the tabard, boots and cap is the same as the originals sourced from Pittards Leather. A stunning and complete presentation on a stand consisting of a 5¾" × 5" × 1" wooden base and metal rod that attaches to the puppet's back. puppet made for Joe 90, used in Secret Service – (ITC, 1968–1969) Joe 90 extra This incredible 22½" tall × 6½" wide puppet is one of very few especially made for Joe 90. The puppet was repurposed and featured in many episodes, including the lead villain in the story "Breakout" . Following Joe 90 the puppet was also used in Secret Service (1969) as a guest character. This puppet features the sole head that was created for this particular character. There is a magnetic panel in the back of the head, concealed by real black hair, which comes off revealing the mechanisms for controlling the movement of the puppet's tiny glass eyes mounted on solenoid and its articulating mouth. The head and hands were originally sold as part of the Philips 1995 auction. The costume including green shirt, brown tie, forest green trousers and lime green hooded jacket are also screen-used and come directly from original puppeteer Mary Turner, who used the costume pieces in various episodes of Joe 90 and Secret Service. The puppet is displayed on a stand consisting of a 6½" × 5" × 1" wooden base and metal rod that attaches to the puppet's back. There are only a handful of puppets in existence that include original head, hands and clothing. A very rare offering. Matthew Harding puppet from the British Supermarionation series The Secret Service – (ITC Entertainment, 1969) Matthew Harding This is a Matthew Harding puppet from the TV series The Secret Service by the producers of similar popular children's programming like Thunderbirds (1964–1968) and Captain Scarlet (1967–1968). The incredibly detailed puppet is approx. 22" tall and made of finely painted resin and rubber and features real hair on its head as well as intricate fabric clothing (green shirt, blue jeans and terry-cloth turtle neck) and a mod suede vest. Matthew Harding was a featured character or, "Co-Star" of the series, appearing in every episode. This Matthew head was originally sculpted for the Captain Sca


Types of Cheeses | International Dairy Foods Association Types of Cheeses Types of Cheeses Asiago cheese is a nutty flavored cheese that hails from Europe. It is named for a region in Italy where it was first produced. This region is known as the Asiago High Plateau, which lies within the Italian Alps. Asiago cheese is produced in two forms as follows: fresh Asiago, also known as Pressato, and mature Asiago, which is called Asiago d´Allevo. Fresh Asiago has an off-white color and is milder in flavor than mature asiago. Mature asiago also has a more yellowish color and is somewhat grainy in texture. Blue cheese is a general classification of cow's milk, sheep's milk, or goat's milk cheeses that have had Penicillium cultures added so that the final product is spotted or veined throughout with blue, blue-gray or blue-green mold, and carries a distinct smell. Some blue cheeses are injected with spores before the curds form and others have spores mixed in with the curds after they form. Blue cheese was initially produced in caves Blue cheeses are typically aged in a temperature-controlled environment such as a cave. The characteristic flavor of blue cheeses tends to be sharp and a bit salty. Due to this strong flavor and smell, blue cheeses are often considered an acquired taste. They can be eaten by themselves or can be crumbled or melted over foods. Cheddar cheese originated in the village of Cheddar, England. A firm, cow's milk cheese that ranges in flavor from mild to sharp and in color from a natural white to pumpkin orange. Orange cheddars are colored with annatto, a natural dye. Canadian cheddars are smoother, creamier, and are known for their balance of flavor and sharpness. Cheddars vary in flavor depending on the length of aging and their origin. As cheddar slowly ages, it loses moisture and its texture becomes drier and more crumbly. Sharpness becomes noticeable at 12 months (old cheddar) and 18 months (extra old cheddar). The optimal aging period is 5-6 years; however, for most uses three-year-old cheese is fine and five-year-old cheddar can be saved for special occasions. Cream cheese is considered to be a fresh type of cheese due to the fact that it is not aged. The flavor is subtle, fresh and sweet, but has a light tangy taste. At room temperature cream cheese spreads easily and has a smooth and creamy texture which makes it rich. It is made by adding cream to cow's milk which gives it richness but is not ripened, limiting its shelf life. Cream cheese is usually white in color and is available in low fat or non fat varieties. Feta cheese is one of the oldest cheeses in the world and is said to be a product from Greece. Since October 2002 feta cheese has been formally accepted as a Greek only cheese Feta is soft cheese, and is made from sheep milk if a mixture of sheep and goat milk. More recently cow's milk has been used. Feta is white in color, is a bit sour to the taste and rich in aroma. Even though it is a soft cheese, it is also manufactured with a partially hard texture. Goat cheese comes in a variety of forms, although the most common is a soft, easily spread cheese. Goat cheese can also be made in hard aged varieties as well as semi firm cheeses like feta. Goat cheese is especially common in the Middle East, Africa, and some Mediterranean countries, where the hardy goat survives in areas where cows cannot. Goat cheese is distinctive due to the tangy flavor of goat milk. Sometimes this flavor is very strong and some consumers find it disagreeable. In some cases, the flavor is sought after, and some dairies are well known for producing particularly goaty cheese. The strong flavor is caused by hormones, which will be reduced if milk producing nanny goats are kept away from male billies. In addition, like all animal products, goat milk is heavily influenced by what the goats are eating. Because goats have hardy digestive systems, they tend to eat many bitter plants that more delicate animals such as cows and horses will not. Swiss cheese is the general name for numerous types of cheese that were initially p


Which British singer released albums entitled ’19’ and ’21’?

21 - Adele | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic AllMusic google+ AllMusic Review               by Matt Collar Adele 's 2009 debut album, 19 , was a Grammy-winning smash hit that revealed the British singer/songwriter's knack for bittersweet soul and folk-infused love songs that brought to mind an infectious mix of Dusty Springfield and Terry Callier . The album earned her a ton of fans, and interest was high for the inevitable follow-up. In many ways, her sophomore album, the similarly age-appropriate-titled 21 , is a continuation of the sounds and themes Adele was working with on 19 . She is still the bluesy pop diva with a singer/songwriter's soul and seemingly bottomless capacity for heartbreak. If the tastefully organic production and overabundance of well-known co-writers come off a bit too on-the-nose in terms of delivering to fan expectations, then the best thing the album does is to showcase Adele 's titanic vocal ability, which -- more than a few times on 21 -- is simply spine-tingling. Last time around we got the gauzy, Callier-esque folk-soul ballad "Daydreamer" to slowly draw us into the album; here, Adele immediately injects us with the propulsive gospel fever-blues anthem "Rolling in the Deep." While the track certainly owes a heavy debt to the punk-blues of Beth Ditto and the Gossip , it is also ridiculously sexy and one of the best singles of any decade -- and, unfortunately, completely sets the bar way too high for everything else on 21 . Which isn't to say that 21 is bad; on the contrary, tracks like the similarly blues-inflected Ryan Tedder co-write "Rumour Has It" and the old-school-style soul cut "He Won't Go" are terrifically catchy, booty-shaking numbers, and exactly the kind of songs you want and expect from Adele . That said, if Adele 's voice goes on forever here, so apparently does her appetite for bad relationship mojo. An inordinate amount of the material on 21 is about yearning for lost love. In fact, the centerpiece of the album, the mega-ballad showstopper "Take It All" -- co-written by her "Chasing Pavements" partner Francis White -- begins with Adele proclaiming "Didn't I give it all?" Delivered starkly at first with Adele set against simple piano accompaniment and later backed by a gospel choir, it's an instant-classic sort of song in the tradition of "The Rose," "And I Am Telling You I Am Not Going," and "All by Myself" that could stand over the years as a career landmark for the singer and a cathartic moment for fans who identify with their idol's Pyrrhic lovelorn persona. For others, over the course of the album, that persona and the insistence of track after track of heartbreak can get a bit alienating. Ultimately, however, Adele does give us her all on 21 , and for now that is enough. Track Listing


The headquarters of fashion house Hardy Amies is in which London street?

Hardy Amies (fashion house) - Wikipedia, Photos and Videos Hardy Amies (fashion house) NEXT GO TO RESULTS [51 .. 100] WIKIPEDIA ARTICLE This article contains content that is written like an advertisement . Please help improve it by removing promotional content and inappropriate external links , and by adding encyclopedic content written from a neutral point of view . (May 2010) Hardy Amies is a British-based fashion house specialising in modern luxury menswear. Contents Main article: Hardy Amies Sir Hardy Amies , KCVO (17 July 1909 – 5 March 2003), was born Edwin Amies in Maida Vale , London. His father was an architect for the London County Council , his mother a saleswoman for Madame Gray at Machinka & May, London. In his teens, he adopted his mother's maiden name, Hardy – and always cited her as the inspiration for his chosen professional path. Amies was educated at Brentwood School , Essex, leaving in 1927. Although his father wanted him to attend Cambridge University , it was his ambition to become a journalist. His father relented and arranged for a meeting between his son and R. D. Blumenfeld , the editor of the Daily Express . His father was mortified when Blumenfeld suggested his son travel around Europe to gain some worldly experience. After spending three years in France and Germany; learning the languages, working for a customs agent and then as an English tutor in Antibes and later Bendorf , Germany – Amies returned to England, where in 1930 he became a sales assistant in a ceramic wall-tile factory, after which he secured a trainee position as a weight machine salesman with W & T Avery Ltd. in Birmingham. It was Amies' mother’s contacts in the fashion world, and his flair for writing, that secured him his first job in fashion. It was his vivid description of a dress, written in a letter to a retired French seamstress, which brought Hardy to the attention of the owner of the Mayfair couture house Lachasse on Farm Street, Berkeley Square , as the wearer of the dress was the owner's wife. He became managing director at the age of 25, in 1934. In 1937, he scored his first success with a Linton tweed suit in sage green with a cerise overcheck called ‘Panic’. ‘Panic’ was to be his debut into the fashion bible Vogue and was photographed by Cecil Beaton . By the late 1930s, Hardy was designing the entire Lachasse collection. His second celebration creation was ‘Made in England’, a biscuit-coloured checked suit for the Hollywood ingénue Mildred Shay . He left Lachasse in 1939 and joined the House of Worth in 1941. At the outbreak of World War II, he had been recruited into military intelligence because of his fluent German and French. He listed among his accomplishments on his application mountaineering, shooting, boxing and sketching. Amies saw service in the Special Operations Executive or SOE. Posted to SOE Headquarters in Baker Street in London, Amies was put in charge of the Belgium section and worked with the various Belgian resistance groups organising sabotage assignments. Amies rose to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel . SOE's commander Major General Colin Gubbins did not regard a dressmaker as suitable military material, but his training report stated: "This officer is far tougher both physically and mentally than his rather precious appearance would suggest. He possesses a keen brain and an abundance of shrewd sense. His only handicap is his precious appearance and manner, and these are tending to decrease." [1] № 14 Savile Row[ edit ] On 12 November 1945; Virginia, the Countess of Jersey (erstwhile Hollywood film star and the first Mrs. Cary Grant ), who had been a former client during Hardy’s days at Laschasse, financed Hardy Amies move to Savile Row . The following January, Amies established his own couture fashion house business: Hardy Amies Ltd. Although Savile Row is the home of English bespoke tailoring , the Hardy Amies brand developed to become known for its classic and beautifully tailored clothes for both men and women. Hardy’s business quickly took off in the postwar years when customers, who had


A ‘Sackbut’ was a medieval forerunner of which musical instrument?

Sackbut - definition of sackbut by The Free Dictionary Sackbut - definition of sackbut by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/sackbut Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . sack·but n. A medieval instrument resembling the trombone. [French saquebute, from Old French saqueboute : Old North French saquier, to pull; see saccade + Old French bouter, to push (of Germanic origin; see bhau- in the Appendix of Indo-European roots).] sackbut n (Instruments) a medieval form of trombone. Also called: sacbut or sagbut [C16: from French saqueboute, from Old French saquer to pull + bouter to push; see butt3: used in the Bible (Daniel 3) as a mistranslation of Aramaic sabb'ka stringed instrument] sack•but


Who was the only US President to have resigned from office?

WashingtonPost.com: Nixon Resigns Nixon Resigns Washington Post Staff Writer Friday, August 9, 1974; Page A01 Richard Milhous Nixon announced last night that he will resign as the 37th President of the United States at noon today. Vice President Gerald R. Ford of Michigan will take the oath as the new President at noon to complete the remaining 2 1/2 years of Mr. Nixon's term. After two years of bitter public debate over the Watergate scandals, President Nixon bowed to pressures from the public and leaders of his party to become the first President in American history to resign. "By taking this action," he said in a subdued yet dramatic television address from the Oval Office, "I hope that I will have hastened the start of the process of healing which is so desperately needed in America." Vice President Ford, who spoke a short time later in front of his Alexandria home, announced that Secretary of State Henry A. Kissinger will remain in his Cabinet. The President-to-be praised Mr. Nixon's sacrifice for the country and called it "one of the vary saddest incidents that I've every witnessed." Mr. Nixon said he decided he must resign when he concluded that he no longer had "a strong enough political base in the Congress" to make it possible for him to complete his term of office. Declaring that he has never been a quitter, Mr. Nixon said that to leave office before the end of his term " is abhorrent to every instinct in my body." But "as President, I must put the interests of America first," he said. While the President acknowledged that some of his judgments "were wrong," he made no confession of the "high crimes and misdemeanors" with which the House Judiciary Committee charged him in its bill of impeachment. Specifically, he did not refer to Judiciary Committee charges that in the cover-up of Watergate crimes he misused government agencies such as the FBI, the Central Intelligence Agency and the Internal Revenue Service. After the President's address, Special Prosecutor Leon Jaworski issued a statement declaring that "there has been no agreement or understanding of any sort between the President or his representatives and the special prosecutor relating in any way to the President's resignation." Jaworski said that his office "was not asked for any such agreement or understanding and offered none." His office was informed yesterday afternoon of the President's decision, Jaworski said, but "my office did not participate in any way in the President's decision to resign." Mr. Nixon's brief speech was delivered in firm tones and he appeared to be complete control of his emotions. The absence of rancor contrasted sharply with the "farewell" he delivered in 1962 after being defeated for the governorship of California. An hour before the speech, however, the President broke down during a meeting with old congressional friends and had to leave the room. He had invited 20 senators and 26 representatives for a farewell meeting in the Cabinet room. Later, Sen. Barry M. Goldwater (R-Ariz.), one of those present, said Mr. Nixon said to them very much what he said in his speech. "He just told us that the country couldn't operate with a half-time President," Goldwater reported. "Then he broke down and cried and he had to leave the room. Then the rest of us broke down and cried." In his televised resignation, after thanking his friends for their support, the President concluded by saying he was leaving office "with this prayer: may God's grace be with you in all the days ahead." As for his sharpest critics, the President said, "I leave with no bitterness toward those who have opposed me." He called on all Americans to "join together . . . in helping our new President succeed." The President said he had thought it was his duty to persevere in office in face of the Watergate charges and to complete his term. "In the past days, however, it has become evident to me that I no longer have a strong enough political base in the Congress to justify continuing that effort," Mr. Nixon said. His family "unanimously urged" him to stay in office and f


Carinthia is a state in which European country?

Carinthia travel guide - Wikitravel Understand[ edit ] Carinthia is possibly the most autonomous state in Austria (with the possible exception of Tyrol). Older than Austria itself, it has always been fairly isolated from its surroundings by its geography. Carinthians are rooted and proud, but also have a reputation for being more warm-hearted than the rest of Austrians. There are several explanation where the name Carinthia comes from. One explanation says it is derived from the Celtic word Carant which means friend. Another explanation claims that the name comes from the Celtic word karanto which means stone. Carinthia is quite a mountainous area, sandwiched by the Alps in the north and the Karawanken in the south. It shares a border with both Italy and Slovenia. By air[ edit ] Kärnten has one international airport located in Klagenfurt . You can reach this airport from Vienna . International flights arrive from Berlin , Hamburg and Cologne (Köln) . By train[ edit ] Villach is a railway gateway to all parts of Austria, therefore it's easy to get to Kärnten from all major cities in Austria. Trains from Vienna and Graz arrive approximately every two hours. By car[ edit ] Take the Südautobahn (A2/motorway) if your travelling from Styria or Vienna . If you are arriving from Salzburg take the Tauernautobahn (A10/motorway,toll). By car[ edit ] Driving by car is definitely the easiest way to get around. Be prepared that apart from the main routes mountain roads can be especially tricky for those who are not used to driving on them. This is especially true in winter. Do[ edit ][ add listing ] Kärnten is known for its ski resorts as well for its scenic lakes and mountains (hiking, climbing). If you are traveling in summer try out one of these lakes: Wörthersee - Austria's biggest lake, a popular resort for German tourists and the location for various German and Austrian film and TV-series productions. Prices tend to be higher than elsewhere in Carinthia due to its importance to tourism. Faakersee - A small lake close to Villach . Ossiachersee - located in the north-east of Villach . Millstättersee - located in the east of Spittal . Weißensee - the highest-altitude swimming lake in the Alps (930m above sea level) with crystal clear water, beautifully situated in a fjord-like valley. Skiing resorts include Nassfeld at the Italian border, Turrach at the border with Styria, Flachau and Katschberg both bordering Salzburg. Skiing is a bit cheaper than in Tirol and Vorarlberg . Carinthian cuisine is closely related to Italian cuisine and therefore known for all types of noodles. Specialities are Kletzennudel - sweet noodles filled with dried pears Kasnudel - Noodles filled with a mixture of potatoes, curd cheese and fresh herbs (such as black spearmint) and served with hot butter. The exact recipe varys throughout Carinthia as every cook has his own special secret for preparing these noodles. Glundner Kas - cooked cheese made of caraway, butter and mature curd cheese. Reindling - a type of cake made of yeast dough filled with raisins, sugar and cinnamon. Baked mainly during the Easter holidays. Stay safe[ edit ] Like the rest of Austria, Carinthia is a very safe place. The usual precautions when travelling are usually enough. Get out[ edit ] The Soca / Isonzo valley in Slovenia is about an hour's drive from Klagefurt and Villach over the Predil mountain pass. Its deep limestone gorges offer a spectacular scenery and its emerald-coloured rivers are famed for some of the best kayaking and white whater rafting in Europe. Since the Soca valley is actually easier to reach from Villach and Klagenfurt than Ljubliana (Slovenia's capital) it's well worth a day trip if you're hanging around Carinthia for longer. Head for the town Bovec , the touristic centre of the Soca valley. If you are in Villach take a trip to Tarvis in Italy (it is about 30min by car) which is a popular place to eat and shop for Carinthians. East Tyrol , the province neighbouring Carinthia to the West, is an alpinist's paradise. The capital Lienz can be conveniently be r


Reginald Doherty, Arthur Gore and Fred Perry are associated with which sport?

Reginald Doherty : definition of Reginald Doherty and synonyms of Reginald Doherty (English)   Career   R.F.Doherty Beginning of Low Backhand Drive Reggie Doherty began tennis early in life and as a boy at Westminster School showed great promise. At age 14 he won the boys' singles title at an open championship in Llandudno . Doherty was educated at the University of Cambridge ( Trinity Hall ), where he played for the Cambridge University Lawn Tennis Club [2] . In 1895 and 1895 he was part of the Cambridge team that beat Oxford and won the Scottish and Essex championships. Grand Slams Doherty played in his first Wimbledon Championships in 1894 and lost in the first round to Clement Cazalet in four sets. In 1897 Doherty won his first singles Wimbledon title after beating reigning champion Harold Mahony in three straight sets (6-4, 6-4, 6-3). He successfully defended his title for the next three years (1898, 1899, 1900). In 1898 he did so by beating his brother in the Challenge Round in five sets (6-3, 6-3, 2-6, 5-7, 6-1). In 1901 he finally lost his Wimbledon crown when he was defeated in the Challenge Round by Arthur Gore in four sets (6-4, 5-7, 4-6, 4-6). He was also a runner-up at the U.S. Championships in 1902 where he was beaten by the defending American champion William Larned in four sets (6-4, 2-6, 4-6, 6-8). Together with his brother Laurie he won eight Wimbledon Championships doubles titles and two U.S. Championship doubles titles. Davis Cup Doherty represented the British Isles in the prestigious Davis Cup contest from 1902 to 1906. In 1902 he won the doubles match with his brother but lost the final and decisive singles match against American Malcolm Whitman in straight sets (1-6, 5-7, 4-6). In 1903 he contributed significantly to his team's his first Davis Cup title against the United States by winning the doubles match and the decisive singles match against Robert Wrenn . Doherty won the Davis Cup trophy a further three times (1904, 1905, 1906) although in these years he only competed, and won, in the doubles matches [3] . Olympics Doherty won the doubles title ( gold medals were not given at the 1900 Games) at the 1900 Olympic Games in Paris with his brother. He also competed in the singles tournament and reached the semi-final where he was scheduled to play against his brother. Reggie withdrew, since the brothers refused to play each other before the final [4] . He also won the mixed doubles title with five-time Wimbledon champion Charlotte Cooper . Doherty did not compete in the 1904 Olympics in St. Louis . In the 1908 Olympics in London Reggie again won the doubles title, this time with compatriot George Hillyard [5] . R.F. Doherty was inducted into the International Tennis Hall of Fame in 1980 together with his brother [6] .   Death Doherty died on 29 December 1910 at the age of only 38 at his home in Kensington shortly after returning from a convalescence stay in a sanatorium in Davos , Switzerland [7] . According to his obituary in The New York Times, Doherty had "been ill health for some time". The article further stated, he "held at various times every important championship the world of tennis has for a man to win. He was not beaten until he began to fail in health". [1] Both brothers apparently suffered from respiratory problems throughout their lives. [8] R.F. and his brother had been urged to take up lawn tennis by their father, reportedly for health reasons. [1]   Grand Slam record


Which country has the internet domain .au?

Internet Domain Name Structure for .au Management of Internet Domain Names within the Country Code .au This document references the applicable policies and procedures relating to the registration of Internet Domain Names within the country code .au, which is the two letter top level code for Australia used by the global Internet Domain name structure. Newer .au policy information is available from the auDA Policy page and auDA Domains page . AUNIC has archived its Old policy page (from approximately 2002). Some notes describing the Internet Domain Name structure, together with a short tutorial on how to configure a domain zone file are here . The structure of the .au domain space is as follows: .au Delegated country name space for Australia .com.au      Subdomain for commercial entities .edu.au      Subdomain for educational institutions .org.au      Subdomain for miscellaneous organisations .gov.au      Subdomain for government and semi-government entities .net.au      Subdomain for network infrastructure and providers .asn.au      Subdomain for associations .id.au       Tree of subdomains for individual people .conf.au     Subdomain for conferences and exhibitions requiring short duration Internet connectivity .info.au     Subdomain for major Australian informational and service resources .csiro.au    Subdomain for CSIRO .oz.au       Subdomain for entities which are visible within the ACSnet domain Each subdomain of .au has been delegated to a designated authority, who is responsible for the administration of the policies applicable for registration within that domain. The following notes list these domain administrators and the relevant policies of registration of a name within that domain. .au The delegated Internet namespace within the hierarchy of  the assigned Internet country space of ".au" is administered by auDA .  The contact point is hostmaster@aunic.net . The policy for delegation of subdomains of .au is to exercise due restraint in the number of second level domains, and to use a small set of sector and function-based descriptors. Applications for subdomains names directly within .au will, in general, be referred to the most appropriate existing delegated subdomain by the domain administrator. .edu.au .oz.au The .oz.au subdomain has been delegated to Robert Elz ( kre@munnari.oz.au ). The domain was Australia's first domain and originally devised to register names of those entities operating within the ACSnet network, and continues to be used to register those entities who are visible within the ACSnet network domain. Registration of a name within this domain is only undertaken once the name is visible on the ACSnet network. This domain is gradually shrinking as less sites are connected to ACSnet. .telememo.au This domain was used to support a gateway between the public X.400 email service, provided by Telstra Enhanced Services, and the Internet mail domain. It was removed on 17th October 2008. .csiro.au The .csiro.au subdomain is managed by CSIRO IT Services and Operations. ( hostmaster@csiro.au ). For technical issues relating to this domain, please contact Nick Hocking (Systems Programmer). Administrative issues should be directed to Geoff Morrison (Assistant Manager, Operations). The domain is used exclusively for registration of entities within the CSIRO organisation. .conf.au The .conf.au subdomain has been delegated to Robert Elz ( kre@munnari.oz.au ). The domain is used to support conferences and exhibitions that require a named Internet presence. The domain is a short duration domain, delegated to a conference or exhibition for a strictly limited duration. For registration in this domain, send e-mail to hostmaster@munnari.oz.au with the Subject: header of the mail containing the proposed domain name. Include in the message brief details about the conference or event the domain is to be used for, including its dates, and the date after which the domain will no longer be required.  Also include the names and IP addresses or two (or more) pre-configured nameservers. There is currently no charge for


Sarafina, Banzai and Shenzi are all characters in which Disney series of films?

Sarafina | Disney Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Sarafina is a minor character from The Lion King . She is the mother of Nala , and the maternal grandmother of Kion and Kiara . Contents Background Sarafina is a minor character in the film, making few appearances and having only one spoken line. Little of her past is known, though she mated with an unnamed lion with whom she had a daughter named Nala. However, as Nala is stated to be betrothed to Simba as part of a long-standing tradition, she would have presumably agreed to the betrothal at some point. Appearances The Lion King Sarafina is first seen sleeping with the other lionesses inside Pride Rock with Nala in her paws as Simba arrives to wake up Mufasa . She is then seen later that day bathing Nala while visiting Sarabi. When Nala asks for permission to accompany Simba to the watering hole, she asks Sarabi for her opinion. When Sarabi gives her permission, Sarafina agrees and allows the two cubs to go. She later appears along with the rest of the pride as they mourn the deaths of Simba and Mufasa. The Lion King: Six New Adventures Sarafina makes an appearance in the book Nala's Dare, which is part of The Lion King: Six New Adventures series. In the book, she along with a young rogue lion named Ni, rescue Nala and her friends Kula and Chumvi from hyenas. She later introduces Ni, who had been driven from his pride to the rest of the Pride Land lions. Simba's Big Secret After Nala goes missing, a worried Sarafina asks Simba if he has seen her. Not wanting to give away Nala's secret, Simba replies that he hasn't seen her. However, after some coaxing from Sarabi, Simba tells Sarafina that Nala went to a secret cave near the red cliffs. Sarafina, Simba, Sarabi and the rest of the pride goes to search for Nala and discover her trapped inside the cave. After being rescued, Nala goes to Sarafina and promises not to go anywhere without telling someone again. Trivia In the Broadway show in " Chow Down " Shenzi tells Banzai that Nala's mom (Sarafina) ate Banzai's dad. In early drafts to The Lion King, Sarafina (besides having Nala) had a son named Mheetu. Her name is not stated in the film, and is only known from being listed in the film credits. She appears to resemble Nala as an adult, possessing the same eyes and a similarly colored body. Gallery


Which child of British monarch Queen Elizabeth II was born on 19th February 1960?

Timeline: Queen Elizabeth II Journalism & News from Bournemouth University Timeline: the Queen This year marks the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II . It has been 60 years since her accession to the throne, a remarkable achievement that so far has only been achieved by one other British Monarch, the Queens great-great-grandmother, Victoria. Queen Elizabeth II, aged 81 Buzz looks at her life and accession , and how things could have been very different as initially Elizabeth had little chance of even succeeding to the throne. 21st April 1926: Albert, the Duke of York, and Lady Elizabeth Bowles-Lyon welcomed the arrival of the first child, Elizabeth, who was born in London December 1936: Elizabeth’s uncle, Edward VIII , abdicates after falling in love with American divorcee Wallis Simpson. This leads to Elizabeth’s father succeeding to the throne and, by a twist of fate, bringing Elizabeth closer in line to the throne 1945: After the outbreak of World War II, Elizabeth joined the Auxiliary Territorial Service and trained alongside other British women to become an expert driver and mechanic 20th November 1947: Was Elizabeth’s wedding day . She married her distant cousin, Philip Mountbatten the son of Prince Andrew of Greece, in London’s Westminster Abbey. The pair first met when Elizabeth was 13 years old 14th November 1948: The Queen and Prince Philip’s first child, Charles , is born at Buckingham Palace. Their second child, Anne , arrived little less than a year later on the 15th August 1949 February 6th 1952: Elizabeth’s father, King George VI dies and she becomes the ruling monarch. Elizabeth had been in Kenya with Prince Philip at the time of her fathers death  June 1953: The official coronation of Elizabeth II, this was also the first coronation to be broadcast live on television 19th February 1960: The Queen and Prince Philip’s third child, Andrew , is born. Another son, Edward, was born on the 10th March 1964 1965: The Queen makes a groundbreaking trip to Germany, she is the first British Monarch to tour there since the outbreak of World War One  June 1981: A man attempts an attack on the Queens life. She was riding in the Trooping the Colour, which was a special military parade to celebrate her official birthday, when a man in the crowd pointed a gun at her but luckily it was filled with blanks  1997: After the death of Princess Diana, Prince Charles ex-wife, the Queen was sharply criticized for remaining silent for days after the fatal car accident February 2002: The Queen’s sister, Margaret, dies after suffering a stroke March 2002: The Queen mothe r passes away at Royal Lodge, at the age of 101 Now aged 85, The official celebrations for the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee will take place, and its even possible that she may over take her great-great grandmothers 63 year reign. The Queen has 4 children,  8 grandchildren and one great-grandchild . She is known for being a lover of Corgis and a horse enthusiast. Written by: Beth Price


In the International Morse Code a dash is equal to how many dots?

International Morse Code International Morse Code For learning Morse code it is recommended that you do not try to remember dots and dashes, but remember the Morse code sounds instead. Letter CL, Going off the air ("clear") -.-..-.. DO, Change to wabun code -..--- KN, Invite a specific station to transmit -.--. SK, End of transmission (also VA) ...-.- I am ready to copy QRV? Are you ready to copy? QRL The frequency is in use QRL? Is the frequency in use? QTH What is your location? Notes If the duration of a dot is taken to be one unit then that of a dash is three units. The space between the components of one character is one unit, between characters is three units and between words seven units. To indicate that a mistake has been made         and for the receiver to delete the last word, send ........ (eight dots). The prosigns are combinations of two letters sent together with no space in between. The other abbreviations and Q codes are sent with the normal spacing. I am a father and foster carer a principal research engineer at the IT Innovation Centre a Woodcraft Folk district coordinator a salsa teacher and in my spare time I write and maintain this web site © Copyright Stephen C. Phillips, 2015


A left-handed boxer is called a ‘what’…paw?

Why is a lefty called a ‘southpaw’? | For The Win By: Greg Presto and Monica Akhtar | July 24, 2015 8:41 am In the new movie Southpaw, Jake Gyllenhaal plays a left-handed boxer named Billy Hope (well, he’s supposed to be left-handed, but promo materials may show otherwise ). This got us wondering: Why are left-handed people called “southpaw,” anyway? Check out the video above to see what we learned.


During which year did the pre-decimal halfpenny coin cease to be legal tender in the UK?

Halfpenny: The story of how a tiny, 'annoying' coin was abolished - BBC News BBC News Halfpenny: The story of how a tiny, 'annoying' coin was abolished By Vanessa Barford BBC News Magazine 21 May 2014 Close share panel Image copyright Alamy It's 30 years since the British decimal halfpenny was being phased out. Why did the UK hang on to a tiny coin for so long? Before everyone gets misty-eyed about the bronze halfpenny, it's worth remembering how annoying Britain's least loved coin, notorious for getting lost in trousers and furniture upholstery, was. People were commonly said not to bother to bend down in the street to pick it up if they dropped one. "In terms of the coins in your pocket, it's useless," the National Consumer Council told the Herald Tribune in 1983. News stand workers in the early 1980s couldn't even give the unloved halfpenny away, according to the paper. "We've got a bagful in the till, and although customers give them to us in payments sometimes, we can't hand any out," vendor Danny Curbishley complained. The coin's pifflingness - or necessity - was regular fodder for the Times' letter pages. "Sir, I can scarcely believe that writers of letters bemoaning the demise of the halfpenny coin, because they would not be able to deal with some small-apertured possession without it, are being serious," wrote Pamela Johnson in February 1984. Image copyright Thinkstock "Sir, Some may dispute the 'rounding-up' or down, of the halfpenny coin, but let not its existence be imperilled. It is indispensable for levelling off pendulum clocks," countered Priscilla Glover in December. The then Chancellor Nigel Lawson announced the coin's demise in a written Commons answer in 1984, saying "most people would be glad to get rid of them". The Royal Mint stopped making them at the end of February, and it ceased to be legal tender in December. But the curious thing about the coin is not that it was abolished, rather that it lasted a full 13 years after its introduction with decimalisation in 1971. The Treasury's delay in ending the halfpenny arose from fears that if the coin was abolished, retailers would raise prices to the nearest penny, which would in turn contribute to inflation. By 1984, the government had got to a point where it believed so few transactions would be affected, there would be no measurable impact. When it came down to it, Bank of England figures show inflation rose by 0.5% in January 1985. But accounts at the Bank in the subsequent months did not make mention of the removal of the halfpenny as a reason. A spokesman today says inflation was more likely to be down to a decline in exchange rates or a rise in commodity prices. Dr Kevin Clancy, director of the Royal Mint Museum, agrees that it is "profoundly unlikely" that the coin's withdrawal had any impact on inflation. "If you think of how many transactions occurred in 1984, the idea that the lowest denomination in British currency had an impact is extremely unlikely. There were far many bigger economic influences at play. The same questions were raised with decimalisation, and that was a whole system, not one coin. The conclusion was even if retailers did adjust their prices by rounding up, the impact would be negligible in the economy of the nation." A study - albeit rather unscientific - of the price of a couple of items suggests fears all prices would be rounded up didn't materialise. The second class stamp rose from 12.5p in 1983 to 13p in 1984, then dropped to 12p in 1985. The price of a dog licence went from 37.5p in 1984 to 37p in 1985. And supermarket chains pledged to round prices down rather than up. Image copyright PA Image caption Nigel Lawson: The chancellor who abolished the halfpenny Apart from annoyance to ordinary people, the reasons for getting rid of the coin were compelling. "High inflation in the late 1970s had devalued the coin to the point that it was insignificant and costly to produce," says the British Museum's modern money curator Thomas Hockenhull. "By 1984, it had an impractically small value and purchasing power." At the time,


What is the name of the dog in Enid Blyton’s ‘Famous Five’?

Enid Blyton - The Famous Five The Famous Five Buy all the Famous Five books with free worldwide shipping The Famous Five are a group of children who have the sort of adventures most kids dream about, in a world where ginger beer flows and ham rolls are a staple diet. Julian, Dick and Anne get together with their cousin George in the first adventure, Five On A Treasure Island. George is actually a girl who wants so desperately to be a boy she crops her hair and struts about doing boy things. She hates it when people call her by her correct name, Georgina. She has a dog called Timmyï¿½oh yes, and an island. Most kids just have a dog, but George's parents own Kirrin Island and let her run around on it as if it were her play-thing. Her parents are known to Julian, Dick and Anne as Uncle Quentin and Aunt Fanny. 1. Five On a Treasure Island (1942) The very first Famous Five adventure featuring Julian, Dick, Anne, and tomboy George along with her beloved dog, Timmy. There's a shipwreck off Kirrin Island, but where's the treasure? The Five are on the trail, looking for clues... but they're not alone and time is running out. 2. Five Go Adventuring Again (1943) There's a thief at Kirrin Cottage! The Famous Five think they know who it is, but they need to prove it! Where can they find evidence? The discovery of an old map and very unusual hiding place is all they need to get to the bottom of this mystery and uncover the true culprit! 4. Five Go To Smuggler's Top (1945) Can there still be smugglers at Smuggler's Top? The Famous Five go to stay at the large old house, and discover lots of brilliant hiding places, even underground tunnels! Then they catch people signalling out to seaï¿½who are they? 6. Five On Kirrin Island Again (1947) What is Uncle Quentin up to, all alone on Kirrin Island? He won't let anyone visit, not even George and the rest of the famous Five. But Uncle Quentin isn't really alone on the islandï¿½someone is watching his every move. 7. Five Go Off to Camp (1948) Spook trains in the middle of the night! And they seem to vanish into thin airï¿½but where do they go? The Famous Five are on to it. But the discovery of an unusual underground tunnel system, and a train-service, has them puzzled. If they follow the tracks, will they solve the mystery? 8. Five Get Into Trouble (1949) The Famous Five are distraught! Dick has been kidnappedï¿½mistaken for somebody else! The gang finally track him downï¿½to a lonely, abandoned houseï¿½but then they too are seized and held captive. How will the intrepid Five get themselves out of this mess? 9. Five Fall Into Adventure (1950) Julian, Dick and Anne are really worriedï¿½George and her devoted Timmy have just disappeared! Not only that, somebody has broken in to Kirrin Cottage. Could there be a connection? The Famous Five think so, but it's going to be tough getting to the bottom of this mystery. 10. Five On a Hike Together (1951) Dick is puzzled when he's woken by a light flashing through his window. Is someone trying to send him a coded message? And when the Famous Five hear of an escaped convict in the area, they are on red alert. The police won't help, so the Five have no choice but to solve the mystery alone. 11. Five Have a Wonderful Time (1952) The Famous Five are having a brilliant timeï¿½on holiday in horse-drawn caravansï¿½and they've discovered a ruined castle nearby! The castle looked deserted from a distance, but is that a face at the window? Or is it a trick of the light? Just who is hiding in the castle? 13. Five Go to Mystery Moor (1954) Mystery Moor is aptly named, as the Five discover! There's something dangerous out there, but gang need help to find out what it is. The travellers camped on the moor are unfriendly, so the Famous Five have no other choice but to risk the treacherous mists and follow the trail. 14. Five Have Plenty of Fun (1955) George is not pleased when Berta, a spoilt American girl, turns up at Kirrin Cottage in the middle of the night dressed in disguise! But George hasn't got time to be jealous. Berta is in hiding from kidnappers, and she nee


American singer Frank Castelluccio is better known by what name?

Frankie Valli - Singer - Biography.com Frankie Valli Cite This Page Frankie Valli is a U.S. vocalist known for his distinctive falsetto as lead singer of The Four Seasons, who had major hits like “Sherry,” “Working My Back to You” and “Who Loves You.” Valli is a successful solo artist as well with singles like “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You” and “Grease.” IN THESE GROUPS » quotes “I've been up and down many times and worked my way through everything. If it all went away tomorrow, I can go live a normal life.” “I always believed a singer should be able to sing any kind of song. If I wanted to sing a Cole Porter song, I should be able to do that. Or 'Sherry,' I should be able to do that. Or a Dylan song. I didn't go to any professional school to learn how to sing. I bought people's records, listened to them, tried to do what the singer did by imitating them, as close as I could possibly get.” “I grew up in the projects, and we didn't know about giving lawyers contracts. You gave your word to somebody, and that was good enough. I still feel very strongly that way, although it's a very, very difficult thing to do nowadays.” “I don't play golf or tennis, I don't ski, I don't snowboard. If you love what you do, you never get enough of it.” “Falsetto was nothing new; rhythm and blues music was doing it for years. I just developed my falsetto to make it fuller than anyone else’s, and doing it on top, making it the lead, was what was different.” “With 'Sherry,' we were looking for a sound. We wanted to make the kind of mark that, if the radio was playing one of our songs, you knew who it was immediately. But I didn’t want to sing like that my whole life.” “My dad didn’t like me being in this business. Very early on, I was working in clubs and coming home at 3 and 4 in the morning, and he’d say, 'What kind of work is this?' But he supported me secretly. He would buy his own ticket to our performances, and people would tell me they had seen him there. And he would always buy our records, even though I gave them to him.” “Becoming successful is a relentless pursuit. It's good that it's that way: When it does come, you learn to know how to appreciate it, and know how lucky you are to be doing something that you love so much.” Frankie Valli Synopsis Frankie Valli, born on May 3, 1934, eventually became renowned for his distinctive falsetto as the lead vocalist of The Four Seasons. The group had a wave of major hits during the 1960s, including “Sherry,” “Walk Like a Man” and “Working My Way Back to You,” while also staging a comeback during the following decade. Valli forged a successful solo career as well with singles like “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You,” “My Eyes Adored You” and the title song to the movie-musical Grease. The Tony Award-winning Broadway musical Jersey Boys launched in 2005, telling the story of Valli and The Four Seasons, followed almost a decade later with a movie adaptation directed by Clint Eastwood. Background and Early Career Francesco Stephen Castelluccio was born on May 3, 1934 in Newark, New Jersey to a working class Italian family. His mother nurtured his love of music at a young age, and he was influenced by jazz, doo-wop and soul, along with artists like The Drifters, Rose Murphy and Frank Sinatra.  The young Castelluccio would listen to some of his favorite singers on record at home and then practice what he’d heard. Realizing he needed a stage name, he changed  Castelluccio to “Valley” and eventually “Valli,” after friend and country singer Texas Jean Valli. Major Success With 4 Seasons Working with a variety of acts and as a solo artist from the mid-1950s to early ‘60s with limited success, Valli eventually came to be with the group that, in 1961, would be known as The Four Seasons. With members who were all vocalists and instrumentalists, the group consisted of Valli, keyboardist/songwriter Bob Gaudio, who would pen an array of the Seasons’ songs, guitarist Tommy DeVito and bassist/vocal arranger Nick Massi. The group hit it big in 1962 with their single “Sherry,” produced by Bob Crewe, which went to


The fruit ‘Carambola’ is better known by what name?

Star fruit (carambola) nutrition facts and health benefits Custom Search Star fruit (carambola) nutrition facts Star fruit, also known as carambola, is a star shaped tropical fruit with sweet and sour flavor. Carambola is native to Malayan peninsula and cultivated in many parts of Southeast Asia, Pacific islands and China for its fruits. Although abundant and plentiful, carambola is yet to gain popularity, especially in the western world. Scientific name: Averrhoa carambola. The genus averrhoa includes two well-known sorrel (Oxalidaceae) families of fruiting trees, carambola and bilimbi (tree cucumber). The fruit is recognized as belimbing manis in many South East Asian regions and kamrakh in India. Averrohoa carambola tree with fruits. Photo courtesy: konaboys. Star fruit. Photo courtesy: scottzona. Star fruit is a small, bushy evergreen tree that grows very well under hot, humid, tropical conditions. The plant bears small lilac colored, bell-shaped flowers in clusters which subsequently develop into oblong shaped fruits with characteristic five angled edges (sides or ribs) that appear like a starfish in cross sections. Both sweet and sour varieties begin to yield under cultivable orchards, and ready for harvesting when the plants reach about 3-4 years old. Carambola fruit features light-green to yellow with attractive smooth waxy surface and weighs about 70-130g. Inside, its crispy, juicy pulp can either be mildly sweet or extremely sour depending upon the cultivar type and amount of oxalic acid concentration. In some seed types, 2-5 tiny edible seeds found at the center of each angled cavitiy. Health benefits of star fruit Star fruit is one of very low calorie exotic fruits. 100 g fruit just provides 31 calories, which is much lower than for any other popular tropical fruits. Nonetheless, it has an impressive list of essential nutrients, antioxidants, and vitamins required for well-being. The fruit along with its waxy peel provides a good amount of dietary fiber. Fiber helps prevent absorption of dietary LDL cholesterol in the gut. The dietary fibers also help protect the mucous membrane of the colon from exposure to toxic substances by binding to cancer-causing chemicals in the colon. Star fruit contains good quantities of vitamin-C. Vitamin C is a powerful natural antioxidant. 100 g of fresh fruit provides 34.7 mg or 57% of daily-required levels of vitamin C. In general, consumption of fruits rich in vitamin C helps the human body develop resistance against infectious agents and scavenge harmful, pro-inflammatory free radicals from the body. Star fruit is rich in antioxidant phyto-nutrient polyphenolic flavonoids. Some of the important flavonoids present are quercetin, epicatechin, and gallic acid. Total polyphenol contents (Folin assay) in this fruit is 143 mg/100 g. Altogether, these compounds help protect from deleterious effects of oxygen derived free radicals by warding them off the body. In addition, it is a good source of B-complex vitamins such as folates, riboflavin, and pyridoxine (vitamin B-6). Together, these vitamins help as co-factors for enzymes in metabolism as well as in various synthetic functions inside the body. It also carry small amount of minerals and electrolytes like potassium, phosphorus, and zinc and iron. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids helps controlling heart rate and blood pressure; thus, it counters bad influences of sodium. Medicinal uses Star fruit and its juice is often recommended in many folk medicine in Brazil as a diuretic (to increase urine output), expectorant, and to suppress cough. ( Medical disclaimer ). Selection and Storage Photo courtesy: scottzona. Fresh star fruits can be available twice in a season. In Florida, for example, Arkin cultivars are available from December to March. In general, fruits just short of ripening stage are picked up for shipment and storage; since the ripe fruits tend to bruise easily, especially their thin ribbed edges. While buying, choose uniform, large, attractive looking, yellow-orange fruits. Avoid green, small s


The character Miss Froy goes missing on a train in which 1938 Hitchcock film?

The Lady Vanishes (1938) - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS 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 While traveling in continental Europe, a rich young playgirl realizes that an elderly lady seems to have disappeared from the train. Director: Alfred Hitchcock Writers: Ethel Lina White (based upon the story: "The Wheel Spins" by), Sidney Gilliat (screen play) (as Sidney Gilliatt) | 1 more credit  » Stars: Famous Directors: From Sundance to Prominence From Christopher Nolan to Quentin Tarantino and every Coen brother in between, many of today's most popular directors got their start at the Sundance Film Festival . Here's a list of some of the biggest names to go from Sundance to Hollywood prominence. a list of 41 titles created 16 Apr 2012 a list of 46 titles created 03 Mar 2014 a list of 43 titles created 27 Mar 2014 a list of 33 titles created 4 months ago a list of 35 titles created 1 month ago Title: The Lady Vanishes (1938) 7.9/10 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. 1 win & 1 nomination. See more awards  » Videos     1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.8/10 X   A man in London tries to help a counterespionage agent. But when the agent is killed and the man stands accused, he must go on the run to both save himself and also stop a spy ring which is trying to steal top secret information. Director: Alfred Hitchcock A young woman discovers her visiting uncle may not be the man he seems to be. Director: Alfred Hitchcock A shy young heiress marries a charming gentleman, and soon begins to suspect he is planning to murder her. Director: Alfred Hitchcock A Scotland Yard undercover detective is on the trail of a saboteur who is part of a plot to set off a bomb in London. But when the detective's cover is blown, the plot begins to unravel. Director: Alfred Hitchcock A psychiatrist protects the identity of an amnesia patient accused of murder while attempting to recover his memory. Director: Alfred Hitchcock A man and his wife receive a clue to an imminent assassination attempt, only to learn that their daughter has been kidnapped to keep them quiet. Director: Alfred Hitchcock A family vacationing in Morocco accidentally stumble on to an assassination plot and the conspirators are determined to prevent them from interfering. Director: Alfred Hitchcock On the eve of World War II, a young American reporter tries to expose enemy agents in London. Director: Alfred Hitchcock A woman is asked to spy on a group of Nazi friends in South America. How far will she have to go to ingratiate herself with them? Director: Alfred Hitchcock Several survivors of a torpedoed ship find themselves in the same boat with one of the men who sunk it. Director: Alfred Hitchcock Man on the run from a murder charge enlists a beautiful stranger who must put herself at risk for his cause. Director: Alfred Hitchcock After three British agents are assigned to assassinate a mysterious German spy during World War I, two of them become ambivalent when their duty to the mission conflicts with their consciences. Director: Alfred Hitchcock Edit Storyline Passengers on a scheduled train out of the mountainous European country of Mandrika are delayed by a day due to an avalanche, and thus get up close and personal with each other out of necessity in the only and what becomes an overcrowded inn in the area. Once the train departs, the one person who it is uncertain is on the train is a middle aged English governess named Miss Froy. Iris Henderson, who was vacationing in Mandrika with girlfriends before heading back to England to get married, is certain that Miss Froy was on the train as they were in the same compartment and they had tea together in the dining car, but all those people who can corroborate her story don't seem to want to do so. Iris' thoughts are easily dismissed as a possible concussion


Hibernia was the Roman name for which European country?

Ireland not the Hibernia of the Ancients Notes on    the Early History of Scotland Ireland not the Hibernia of the    Ancients It is a well-known fact that most of    the writers who have dealt with the early history of Scotland state that    Scotia, the ancient name of this country, was a name    applied to Ireland only till the eleventh century. A few writers have    maintained that Scotland was the only Scotia; but the opinion seems to be    gradually gaining ground, and is now almost universally adopted, that when    Scotia is mentioned in the works of writers who lived before the eleventh    century, the country they refer to is Ireland. Incredible as it may seem to some    persons, the foundation for this belief is very unsatisfactory. It almost    entirely rests upon the assumption that Ireland was always called    Hibernia; but this is not the case. It is doubtless asserted to have been    always so called in a few works of questionable authenticity; but there    is, fortunately, plenty of trustworthy testimony to establish the fact    that before the eleventh century the island now known with the name of    Ireland, and Hibernia were different countries. In addition to this we    have the distinct statement of the only early English annalist whose work    has apparently escaped the ravages of manipulatinq monks, Ethelwerd, that    Ireland was first so called at the beginning of the tenth centnry, and    that since the time of Julius Caesar till then it was known by the name of    Bretannis. It might be granted    that Hibernia and Scotia were names ajplied to one country before the    eleventh century without believing that Ireland was ever called Scotia,    but there is no trustworthy evidence to show that even this was the case.    The writings in which they are made to appear as synonymous names for    Ireland, such as Adamnanï¿½s "Life of St. Columba," and Bedeï¿½s "Ecclesiastical History," can be shown to have been manipulated for this    purpose. When Ireland first became known by    the name of Hibernia it may now be impossible to ascertain but there are    good reasons for believing that it was not so called till the    twelfth century, when the Roman Church first obtained supremacy there. In the work ascribed to Richard of    Cirencester entitled "De Situ Britaunhe," it is certainly distinctly    stated that Hibernia was an ancient nanic of Ireland, thus :ï¿½" Having    now finished our survey of Albion, we shall describe the neighbouring    country, Hibernia or Ireland, with the same brevity. Hibernia is situated    more westerly than any other country except England," &c. It was at first    believed, on the authority of the compiler, that this was the work of a    monk of the fourteenth century, compiled from materials left by a Roman    general but it was not published till the year 1757, and it seems never to have been heard of    during the 400 years since it was said to have been written. On account of    the late date at which it was made known, Pinkerton in his " Enquiry" received it with distrust, but he sometimes quoted it as an authority.    Many other writers accepted its information without the shadow of a doubt    as to its authenticity. Burton, the author of the "History of Scotland," seems to have been among the first to expose its real character; and it is    now generally believed to be a fabrication of the eighteenth century. Dr.    Skene considers it an impudent forgery; and he adds, that Horsleyï¿½s    Britannia Romana" was published in 1732, before this imposition was practised on the    literary world, but the Roman part of Pinkertonï¿½s Enquiry, "Royï¿½s Military    Antiquities of the Romans in Britain," published in 1793, and Stuartï¿½s Caledonia Romana," are all    tainted by it. The reason for    publishing the "De Situ Britannia" may have been because Sibbaldï¿½s "Essay    on the


Devil’s Lair, Jacob’s Creek and Banrock Station are all wines from which country?

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Who shot former US President Ronald Reagan in March 1981?

President Reagan shot - Mar 30, 1981 - HISTORY.com President Reagan shot Publisher A+E Networks On March 30, 1981, President Ronald Reagan is shot in the chest outside a Washington, D.C., hotel by a deranged drifter named John Hinckley Jr. The president had just finished addressing a labor meeting at the Washington Hilton Hotel and was walking with his entourage to his limousine when Hinckley, standing among a group of reporters, fired six shots at the president, hitting Reagan and three of his attendants. White House Press Secretary James Brady was shot in the head and critically wounded, Secret Service agent Timothy McCarthy was shot in the side, and District of Columbia policeman Thomas Delahaney was shot in the neck. After firing the shots, Hinckley was overpowered and pinned against a wall, and President Reagan, apparently unaware that he’d been shot, was shoved into his limousine by a Secret Service agent and rushed to the hospital. The president was shot in the left lung, and the .22 caliber bullet just missed his heart. In an impressive feat for a 70-year-old man with a collapsed lung, he walked into George Washington University Hospital under his own power. As he was treated and prepared for surgery, he was in good spirits and quipped to his wife, Nancy, ”Honey, I forgot to duck,” and to his surgeons, “Please tell me you’re Republicans.” Reagan’s surgery lasted two hours, and he was listed in stable and good condition afterward. The next day, the president resumed some of his executive duties and signed a piece of legislation from his hospital bed. On April 11, he returned to the White House. Reagan’s popularity soared after the assassination attempt, and at the end of April he was given a hero’s welcome by Congress. In August, this same Congress passed his controversial economic program, with several Democrats breaking ranks to back Reagan’s plan. By this time, Reagan claimed to be fully recovered from the assassination attempt. In private, however, he would continue to feel the effects of the nearly fatal gunshot wound for years. Of the victims of the assassination attempt, Secret Service agent Timothy McCarthy and D.C. policeman Thomas Delahaney eventually recovered. James Brady, who nearly died after being shot in the eye, suffered permanent brain damage. He later became an advocate of gun control, and in 1993 Congress passed the “Brady Bill,” which established a five-day waiting period and background checks for prospective gun buyers. President Bill Clinton signed the bill into law. After being arrested on March 30, 1981, 25-year-old John Hinckley was booked on federal charges of attempting to assassinate the president. He had previously been arrested in Tennessee on weapons charges. In June 1982, he was found not guilty by reason of insanity. In the trial, Hinckley’s defense attorneys argued that their client was ill with narcissistic personality disorder, citing medical evidence, and had a pathological obsession with the 1976 film Taxi Driver, in which the main character attempts to assassinate a fictional senator. His lawyers claimed that Hinckley saw the movie more than a dozen times, was obsessed with the lead actress, Jodie Foster, and had attempted to reenact the events of the film in his own life. Thus the movie, not Hinckley, they argued, was the actual planning force behind the events that occurred on March 30, 1981. The verdict of “not guilty by reason of insanity” aroused widespread public criticism, and many were shocked that a would-be presidential assassin could avoid been held accountable for his crime. However, because of his obvious threat to society, he was placed in St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, a mental institution. In the late 1990s, Hinckley’s attorney began arguing that his mental illness was in remission and thus had a right to return to a normal life. Beginning in August 1999, he was allowed supervised day trips off the hospital grounds and later was allowed to visit his parents once a week unsupervised. The Secret Service voluntarily monitors him during these outings. If his mental i


In Greek mythology, who fell in love with and appeared in the form of a white bull to Europa and carried her off to Crete?

Europa, the Phoenician Princess en.wikipedia is is a non-peer-reviewed website with  agenda and is anti-Lebanese & anti-Semitic    Enable Flash to translate this page Europa,      the Phoenician Princess Overwhelmed       Zeus with Love Europa   was the beautiful daughter of the Phoenician king of Tyre, Agenor. Zeus,   the King of the gods according to Greek mythology, saw Europa as she   was gathering flowers by the sea and immediately fell in love with her. Overwhelmed   by love for Europa, Zeus transformed himself into the form of a magnificent   white bull and appeared in the sea shore where Europa was playing with   her maidens. The great bull walked gently over to where Europa stood   and knelt at her feet. The appearance and movements of the bull were   so gentle that Europa spread flowers about his neck and dared to climb   upon his back overcoming her natural fear of the great animal. But suddenly,   the bull rushed over the sea abducting Europa. Only then the bull revealed   its true identity and took Europa to the Mediterranean island of Crete.   There, Zeus cast off the shape of the white bull, and back into his   human form, made Europa his lover beneath a simple cypress tree. Europa   became the first queen of Crete and had by Zeus three sons: King Minos   of Crete, King Rhadamanthus of the Cyclades Islands, and, according   to some legends, Prince Sarpedon of Lycia. She later married the king   of Crete, who adopted her sons, and she was worshiped under the name   of Hellotis in Crete, where the festival Hellotia was held in her honour.   At last, Zeus reproduced the shape of the white bull, used by Zeus to   seduce Europa, in the stars. Even today we can recognize its shape in   the constellation Taurus. The name   Europa was given to one of Jupiter's 16 original moons. Europa is special,   because it is one of the few moons in our solar system that may have   liquid water. Who     was Europa? Some say      that the father of this Phoenician princess was Agenor, but others say      that it was Phoenix, who some claim was her brother. Her mother is unknown. Agenor      was by birth an Egyptian, but he departed to Phoenicia and reigned there.      According to some Agenor is the son of Poseidon & Libya, but others      say that his parents were Belus & Anchinoe. King Belus of Egypt      was son of Poseidon & Libya, and was also the father of Aegyptus      and Danaus. His mother Libya was, in turn, daughter of Epaphus & Memphis, and King Epaphus of Egypt, from whom sprang the Libyans and      the Ethiopians, was the founder of the city of Memphis in Egypt and      the son of Zeus & Io, the girl who was once turned into a cow, but      who is one of the Three Main Ancestors. If Phoenix would be considered      to be the father of Europa, everything would amount to the same, because      Phoenix, after whom Phoenicia is called, is said to be the son either      of Agenor or of Belus, and we would, also in this way, arrive to Io.      Nothing is known about Europa's presumptive mothers. How     Was She Abducted? When Zeus      turned himself into a Bull, mounted Europa on his back he conveyed her      through the sea from Phoenicia to Crete. However, some say that the      Bull who carried Europa was the same Cretan Bull that Heracles enjoined      in one of his labours, which in turn could be the same Bull, that was      sent by Poseidon to King Minos of Crete, and that later, consorting      with the king's wife Pasiphae, became the progenitor of the Minotaur. Europa's     Brother Search for Her When Europa      disappeared on the back of the Bull, Agenor sent out his sons in search      of her, ordering them not to return until they had found their sister. Cilix,      Europa's brother went out in his search and ended up in Cilicia in Asia      Minor, a region called a


Who wrote the ‘Twilight’ series of books?

Twilight - Stephenie Meyer Stephenie Meyer The Twilight Series, Book 1 | Release Date: October 5, 2005 | Buy the Book  |  Buy the Movie Isabella Swan’s move to Forks, a small, perpetually rainy town in Washington, could have been the most boring move she ever made. But once she meets the mysterious and alluring Edward Cullen, Isabella’s life takes a thrilling and terrifying turn. Up until now, Edward has managed to keep his vampire identity a secret in the small community he lives in, but now nobody is safe, especially Isabella, the person Edward holds most dear. The lovers find themselves balanced precariously on the point of a knife-between desire and danger. Deeply romantic and extraordinarily suspenseful, Twilight captures the struggle between defying our instincts and satisfying our desires. This is a love story with bite.


‘Donnerstag’ is German for which day of the week?

Learn About Months, Dates, Seasons, and Days in German By Hyde Flippo Updated August 01, 2016. After studying this lesson, you'll be able to: (1) say the days and months in German, (2) express calendar dates, (3) talk about the seasons and (4) talk about dates and deadlines (Termine) in German. Luckily, because they are based on Latin, the English and German words for the months are almost identical. The days in many cases are also similar because of a common Germanic heritage. Most of the days bear the names of Teutonic gods in both languages. For example, the Germanic god of war and thunder, Thor, lends his name to both English Thursday and German Donnerstag (thunder = Donner). The German Days of the Week (Tage der Woche) Let's start with the days of the week (Tage der Woche). Most of the days in German end in the word (der) Tag, just as the English days end in "day." The German week (and calendar) starts with Monday (Montag) rather than Sunday. Each day is shown with its common two-letter abbreviation. Tage der Woche "sun day"   The seven days of the week are masculine (der) since they usually end in -tag (der Tag). The two exceptions, Mittwoch and Sonnabend, are also masculine. Note that there are two words for Saturday. Samstag is used in most of Germany, in Austria, and in German Switzerland. Sonnabend ("Sunday eve") is used in eastern Germany and roughly north of the city of Münster in northern Germany. So, in Hamburg, Rostock, Leipzig or Berlin, it's Sonnabend; in Cologne, Frankfurt, Munich or Vienna "Saturday" is Samstag. Both words for "Saturday" are understood all over the German-speaking world, but you should try to use the one most common in the region you're in. Note the two-letter abbreviation for each of the days (Mo, Di, Mi, etc.). These are used on calendars, schedules and German/Swiss watches that indicate the day and date. Using Prepositional Phrases With Days of the Week To say "on Monday" or "on Friday" you use the prepositional phrase am Montag or am Freitag. (The word am is actually a contraction of an and dem, the dative form of der. More about that below.) Here are some commonly used phrases for the days of the week: Day Phrases der EXAMPLES: am Dienstag (on Tuesday, dative), jeden Tag (every day, accusative) NOTE: The masculine (der) and neuter (das) make the same changes (look the same) in the dative case. Adjectives or numbers used in the dative will have an -en ending: am sechsten April. Now we want to apply the information in the chart above. When we use the prepositions an (on) and in (in) with days, months or dates, they take the dative case. Days and months are masculine, so we end up with a combination of an or in plus dem, which equals am or im. To say "in May" or "in November" you use the prepositional phrase im Mai or im November. However, some date expressions that do not use prepositions (jeden Dienstag, letzten Mittwoch) are in the accusative case. The Months (Die Monate) The months are all masculine gender (der). There are two words used for July. Juli (YOO-LEE) is the standard form, but German-speakers often say Julei (YOO-LYE) to avoid confusion with Juni- in much the same way that zwo is used for zwei.     The Four Seasons (Die vier Jahreszeiten) The seasons are all masculine gender (except for das Frühjahr, another word for spring). The months for each season above are, of course, for the northern hemisphere where Germany and the other German-speaking countries lie. When speaking of a season in general ("Autumn is my favorite season."), in German you almost always use the article: "Der Herbst ist meine Lieblingsjahreszeit." The adjectival forms shown below translate as "springlike, springy," "summerlike" or "autumnal, falllike" (sommerliche Temperaturen = "summerlike/summery temperatures"). In some cases, the noun form is used as a prefix, as in die Winterkleidung = "winter clothing" or die Sommermonate = "the summer months." The prepositional phrase im (in dem) is used for all the seasons when you want to say, for instance, "in (the) spring" (im Frühling). This is the same a


The International Olympic Committee is based in which European city?

The Organisation The organisation The Organisation IOC When he announced in Paris, on a winter's evening in 1892, the forthcoming re-establishment of the Olympic Games, Pierre de Coubertin was applauded, but nobody at the time imagined the scale of the project entailed by reviving the ancient Olympic Games, appointing a committee in charge of organising them and creating an international movement. The IOC was created on 23 June 1894; the 1st Olympic Games of the modern era opened in Athens on 6 April 1896; and the Olympic Movement has not stopped growing ever since.  The Olympic Movement encompasses organisations, athletes and other persons who agree to be guided by the principles of the Olympic Charter. Its composition and general organisation are governed by Chapter 1 of the Charter. The Movement comprises three main constituents: The IOC: the supreme authority of the Movement; The International Federations (IFs): these are international non-governmental organisations administering one or several sports at world level and encompassing organisations administering such sports at national level ( More information about IFs ). The National Olympic Committees: their mission is to develop, promote and protect the Olympic Movement in their respective countries. The NOCs are the only organisations that can select and designate the city which may apply to organise Olympic Games in their respective countries. In addition, they alone can send athletes to the Games. ( More information about NOCs ) The goal of the Olympic Movement is to contribute to building a peaceful and better world by educating youth through sport practised without discrimination of any kind, in a spirit of friendship, solidarity and fair play. The Olympic Movement is defined also by the numerous activities in which it engages, such as: Promoting sport and competitions through the intermediary of national and international sports institutions worldwide. Cooperation with public and private organisations to place sport at the service of mankind. Assistance to develop "Sport for All". Advancement of women in sport at all levels and in all structures, with a view to achieving equality between men and women.Help in the development of sport for all. Opposition to all forms of commercial exploitation of sport and athletes. The fight against doping. Promoting sports ethics and fair play. Raising awareness of environmental problems. Financial and educational support for developing countries through the IOC institution Olympic Solidarity. The Olympic Charter The Olympic Charter is the codification of the Fundamental Principles, Rules and Bye-laws adopted by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). It governs the organisation and running of the Olympic Movement and sets the conditions for the celebration of the Olympic Games. Full text of the Olympic Charter "Olympism is a philosophy of life, exalting and combining in a balanced whole the qualities of body, will and mind. Blending sport with culture and education, Olympism seeks to create a way of life based on the joy found in effort, the educational value of good example and respect for universal fundamental ethical principles." Olympic Charter, Fundamental principles, paragraph 2 The members are volunteers who represent the IOC and Olympic Movement in their country (they are not delegates of their country within the IOC). New members are elected by the IOC Session. Each candidature file is analysed by the IOC Nominations Commission , then forwarded to the Executive Board . The latter submits its proposals to the Session, which elects new members by secret ballot. Since 12 December 1999, the number of members has been limited to 115, which includes a maximum of 70 individual members, 15 active athletes, 15 representatives of the IFs, and 15 representatives of the NOCs. The term of office of members is unlimited for members elected before 1966. An age limit has been set at 80 for the members elected between 1967 and 1999, and at 70 for those whose election took place after 1999. Click here to see the list of all IOC m


In 1918 which newspaper mogul became the first UK Minister of Information?

10 Most Influential Media Moguls in History 10 Most Influential Media Moguls in History Posted on July 20, 2011 Stumble58 Since the dawn of mass media, newspapers, radio and television have all been used to inform and educate the public. They have also been used to whip mobs into a frenzy, control the world of politics and consolidate their owners’ power. These media moguls all straddled the line between entertainment and politics, preaching to the public and wielding an immense influence over lawmakers and politicians. 10. Silvio Berlusconi Silvio Berlusconi has cut out the middle-man between politics and the media by serving as Prime Minister of Italy while holding the majority of shares in Italy’s largest free-to-air private TV company — as well as owning the country’s largest publisher, largest advertising company and one of its most successful soccer teams, AC Milan. And he’s kept things in the family – his wife and brother each part own a nationwide daily newspaper. Often accused of using his media powers to deflect criticism, Berlusconi still manages to be mired in controversy and allegations of improper conduct – he has faced numerous accusations of corruption and bribery as well as a series of sexual scandals, culminating in claims that he paid a 17-year-old for sex. 9. Ted Turner As founder of CNN, Ted Turner established the world’s first 24-hour cable news channel, which made history by covering the Challenger shuttle disaster and the Gulf War. He sourced programming for his cable super-station WTCG by developing a successful wrestling league (WCW), establishing the Goodwill Games and buying sport-teams such as the Atlanta Braves outright. He was once the largest private landowner in the US and has become well-known as a philanthropist, donating $1 billion to support UN causes and taking vocal stands on issues such as climate change, war and off-shore drilling. Meanwhile, as part of a long-running grudge with Rupert Murdoch he has repeatedly invited the News Corp tycoon to fistfights. To cap it all off, he created Captain Planet. 8. William Randolph Hearst William Randolph Hearst’s empire began with his father’s paper, The San Francisco Examiner and stretched to include 30 newspapers at its peak; after expanding to magazines he created the largest magazine and newspaper business in the entire world. He dabbled in politics and was twice elected as a US Congressman, but his real influence was through his media empire. Indeed, the circulation war between Hearst and Pulitzer was instrumental in pushing the United States into the Spanish-American war on the back of sensational coverage of revolution in Cuba. The inventor of “yellow journalism” also inspired Citizen Kane, one of the most acclaimed films ever made. 7. Lord Beaverbrook While serving as the UK’s Minister of Information during the First World War, Max Aitken added to his chain of newspapers by gaining control of the Daily Express. After the war he made the Express the largest selling paper in the world, developing a feared reputation as a man who could make or break any career. During the Second World War he served as a Minister and was a close friend and confidante of Prime Minister Winston Churchill. 6. Joseph Pulitzer In the late 1870s Joseph Pulitzer bought the St Louis Post and the St Louis Dispatch merging them to form the St Louis Post Dispatch and the New York World. In the 1880s he expanded his holdings to include the New York World. He was an unceasing crusader against corruption and big business, exposing government scandals and was even indicted for libeling Theodore Roosevelt over allegations of payments to the French Panama Canal Company. Originally a Republican, he switched his allegiance to the Democratic Party, serving as a congressman for a time before leaving to concentrate on his newspapers. As well as leaving a grant for the creation of Columbia’s School of Journalism, Pulitzer is best remembered for founding the Pulitzer Prize, which bears his name, recognizing achievement in journalism. 5. James Gordon Bennett, Sr James Gordon Ben


Which word represents the letter M in the NATO Phonetic Alphabet?

Phonetic Letters in the NATO Alphabet By Richard Nordquist Updated February 28, 2016. Men's lives, even the fate of a battle, may depend on a signaler's message, on a signaler's pronunciation of a single word, even of a single letter. (Edward Fraser and John Gibbons, Soldier and Sailor Words and Phrases, 1925) The NATO phonetic alphabet is a spelling alphabet --a standard set of 26 words for letter names--used by airline pilots, police, the military, and other officials when communicating over radio or telephone. The purpose of the phonetic alphabet is to ensure that letters are clearly understood even when speech is distorted. More formally known as the International Radiotelephony Spelling Alphabet (also called the ICAO phonetic or spelling alphabet), the NATO phonetic alphabet was developed in the 1950s as part of the International Code of Signals (INTERCO), which originally included visual and sound signals. Here are the phonetic letters in the NATO alphabet: Alfa (or Alpha) continue reading below our video 4 Tips for Improving Test Performance As an example, an air traffic controller using the NATO Phonetic Alphabet would say "Kilo Lima Mike" to represent the letters KLM. "The phonetic alphabet has been around for a long time, but has not always been the same," says Thomas J. Cutler. In the U.S., the International Code of Signals was adopted in 1897 and updated in 1927, but it wasn't until 1938 that all the letters in the alphabet were assigned a word. Back in the days of World War II, the phonetic alphabet began with the letters "Able, Baker, Charlie," K was "King," and S was "Sugar." After the war, when the NATO alliance was formed, the phonetic alphabet was changed to make it easier for the people who speak the different languages found in the alliance. That version has remained the same, and today the phonetic alphabet begins with "Alfa, Bravo, Charlie," K is now "Kilo," and S is "Sierra." (The Bluejackets' Manual. Naval Institute Press, 2002) Today the NATO Phonetic Alphabet is widely used throughout North America and Europe. Note that the NATO phonetic alphabet is not  phonetic in the sense that linguists use the term. Likewise, it's not related to the International Phonetic Alphabet (IPA) , which is used in linguistics to represent the precise pronunciation of individual words.