In the early 1980s Marc Almond was half of which pop duo?

Free Marc Almond biography and latest music, latest album, top tracks | SONG365 Country:Other Genres:Dance-Pop, Synth Pop, New Romantic, New Wave, 80s, Pop, Cabaret Biogphiy: Marc Almond (born Peter Mark Sinclair Almond on 9 July 1957 in Southport, Lancashire, (now in the county of Merseyside, England) is a popular English singer, songwriter and recording artist, who originally found fame as half of the seminal synthpop/new wave duo Soft Cell. Marc Almond has had a long and varied career spanning almost 30 years. During this time, after a career with Soft Cell and Marc and the Mambas, he has collaborated with an extremely wide range of artists including Antony and the Johnsons, Jools Holland, Siouxsie Sioux, Nick Cave, P.  J. Proby, Nico, Kelli Ali of the Sneaker Pimps, Neal X (on the albums Fantastic Star and Open All Night), Marie France, Agnes Bernelle, Lydia Lunch, Gene Pitney on the #1 UK single “Something’s Gotten Hold of My Heart”, Foetus (a.k.a. J. G. Thirlwell), Jimmy Somerville of The Communards and Bronski Beat, Psychic TV, Coil, Sally Timms of Mekons, King Roc, John Cale and David Johansen of The New York Dolls and German band Rosenstolz. Almond initially shot to fame in the early 1980s as one half of synth duo Soft Cell, whose combination of drama and peep show sleaze set to an electronic beat gave them hits such as “Tainted Love” (UK #1), “Bedsitter” (UK #3), “Torch” (UK #2), “Say Hello Wave Goodbye” (UK #3), “Soul Inside” (UK # 16), “What?” (UK #3) and the club hit “Memorabilia”. They were first spotted by David Oddie, boss of Wakefield based Ambergris Records in a Bradford club, who passed his enthusiasm onto Dead Good Records in Lincoln, famous for their Hicks From The Sticks compilation, who in turn approached Polygram, the newly formed amalgam of Polydor and Phonogram. Marc Almond Tracks


BBC - History -   Historic Figures: Richard II (1367 - 1400) Historic Figures z Richard II    © Richard was Plantagenet king of England from 1377 to 1399 and was usurped by Henry IV. Richard was born on 6 January 1367 in Bordeaux, the son of Edward, the Black Prince and grandson of Edward III. Richard's father died in 1376 and his grandfather the following year, making Richard king at the age of 10. The country was ruled largely by his uncle, John of Gaunt. The first crisis of Richard's reign was the Peasants' Revolt of 1381. The young king bravely rode out to meet the rebels, who were led by Wat Tyler. Tyler was killed and the revolt crushed. As Richard began to take control of government himself, he built a group of unpopular favourites. His request for money to fight in France prompted parliament to demand the dismissal of these favourites. Richard's refusal provoked parliament into impeaching his chancellor, the Earl of Suffolk, and creating a commission to oversee the king's activities. When Richard declared these measures treasonable, parliament and his opponents retaliated in 1388 by outlawing his closest friends, some of whom were executed. Richard appeared defeated and submitted to the demands of the five 'Lords Appellant'. For eight years Richard worked in apparent harmony with Gaunt and the Lords Appellant. Yet he was waiting for revenge. He gradually formed a second, stronger royalist party. In 1397, he arrested and tried three of the appellants. Arundel was convicted of treason and executed, Warwick was banished and Gloucester imprisoned and murdered. Richard was granted revenues for life and the powers of parliament were delegated to a committee. In September 1398, a quarrel between two former appellants, Gaunt's son Henry Bolingbroke and Thomas Mowbray, Duke of Norfolk, gave the king another opportunity for revenge and he banished them both. When Gaunt died in February 1399, Richard confiscated the vast Lancastrian estates, which would have passed to Bolingbroke. In May, Richard left to campaign in Ireland. Bolingbroke invaded England and rallied both noble and popular support. Returning to England in August, Richard surrendered without a fight. In September, he abdicated and Bolingbroke ascended the throne as Henry IV. In October, Richard was imprisoned in Pontefract Castle, where he died four months later.


Which large bird of prey has the Latin name Pandion Haliaetus?

Osprey: The Animal Files 25 Yrs Main Characteristics Ospreys are medium/large birds of prey. They have a length between 51 and 62 cms (20 - 24 inches), a wingspan between 152 and 167 cms (60 - 66 inches) and they weigh between 1.5 and 2 Kgs (3.25 - 4.5 lbs). They are brown and white in colour, their underside and head being mostly white, and their upper side being mainly brown. They have a dark eye mask and a dark breast band, although this is more prominent in females. They have a short tail and long, narrow wings. They are also able to close their nostrils when they dive into water to catch fish. Their feet are grey/green in colour and they are specially adapted to aid them in catching fish. They have reversible outer toes and backwards facing scales on their talons to help them grip their prey . Habitat Ospreys are found throughout the world, except in Antarctica. Their nests are usually within 3 - 5 Kms (1.9 - 3.1 miles) of a body of water and they choose structures that are safe from predators , such as rocky outcrops, telephone poles, trees or man made platforms, on which to build their nest. Ospreys that breed in Europe, winter in Africa and those that breed in North American and Canada winter in South America or the southern most states of the USA. Australian Ospreys do not migrate . Diet Ospreys mainly feed on fish. They rarely eat reptiles, rodents, salamanders and other birds. They locate their prey from the air and plunge feet first into the water to seize a fish. Breeding Ospreys usually mate for life and breeding takes place in spring. Females will usually lay 3 - 4 eggs and they incubate them for approximately 37 days. Osprey chicks only weigh 50 - 60 g (1.8 - 2.1 oz) when they hatch and they are coverd in white down. At 10 days old the white down is replaced by charcoal coloured down and at 2 weeks old the down starts to be replaced by feathers. By the time the chicks reach 8 weeks old they are ready to fledge. Ospreys become sexually mature at 3 years of age, but usually don't breed until they are 5 years old. Predators Owls and Eagles will prey upon Ospreys and foxes, skunks, raccoons, snakes and other climbing animals are known to prey upon Osprey eggs and chicks. Subspecies There are four subspecies of Osprey: Pandion haliaetus haliaetus - this subspecies breeds in Eurasia and winters in South Africa, India and the East Indies. Pandion haliaetus carolinensis - this subspecies breeds in North America and the Caribbean, but winters in South America. It is generally darker in colour with a paler underside. Pandion haliaetus ridgwayi - this subspecies is non-migratory and it inhabits the Caribbean. It has a very pale coloured head and breast and a pale eye mask. Pandion haliaetus cristatus - this is the smallest subspecies, it is non-migratory, and it is found in Australia and Tasmania . Interesting Facts Ospreys are also known as: Fish Hawk


Which TV series of the 1960s regularly features a white Volvo P1800?

Volvo History. The 1960s Volvo 1800S. In the Volvo Wind Tunnel Volvo 145 The 1960's 1960 - Volvo presented an entirely new vehicle - a sports car. The P1800. 1961 - In October the Amazon 121 was released. 1963 - in June Volvo's first foreign assembly plant was opened in Halifax in Canada.1964 - On April 24th the new Torslanda Plant was opened. 1965 - Another assembly plant was opened in Ghent in Belgium. 1966 - the Volvo 144 was introduced. 1967 - The Volvo 145 Estate was introduced later that year. 1968 - The Volvo 164, a prestige version with exclusive upholstery and power steering, was presented. 1969 - a number of improvements to the new 140 Series models were presented. They included head restraints on the front seats, safety belts for three passengers in the rear seat and an electrically-heated rear window. 1960 At the Brussels International Motor Show in      January Volvo presented an entirely new vehicle - a sports car. The P1800 was      shown to an interested audience for the first time "in the flesh". Volvo had      released a press photograph of the newcomer the year before. This 2-seater      sports coupe had a completely new engine, the B18B. During the first few years      the car was assembled in England, as Volvo did not have the space needed to      build another model in the cramped plant on Hisingen. The PV544 and Amazon were      both fitted with new gearboxes, the seats had a new construction and the seat      backs were contoured to give rear seat passengers more room for their knees.      The Volvia insurance company was established; VolVolvovo owners were able to      take out a continuation insurance policy with Volvia as their PV warranties      expired. The Volvo Duett was improved by the addition of a curved windscreen in      one piece, a four-speed gearbox and a new dashboard. Safety belts became a      standard feature. At the same time the name Duett was phased out and the model      became known as the P210. Annual production figures topped the 80,000 mark. THE VOLVO 1800, THE SPORTS CAR DESIGNED FOR COMFORTABLE TOURING, IS THE VOLVO WHICH BECAME THE BIGGEST "TV STAR". IN THE SERIES "THE SAINT" ROGER MOORE DROVE A WHITE P1800 MUCH TO THE ANNOYANCE OF THE BRITISH AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY. ROGER MOORE ALSO DROVE A P1800 IN PRIVATE LIFE FOR MANY YEARS. THE P1800 RECEIVED AN AWARD FOR ITS ATTRACTIVE DESIGN AT THE 1961 CALIFORNIA STATE FAIR AND, AT THE 24-HOUR RACE AT THE SEBRING TRACK IN THE US, THE P1800 WAS THE OFFICIAL CAR IN 1963 AND 1964. 1961 In May the P1800 went into production. The PV544      and the Amazon were equipped with the powerful B18 engine with twin      carburettors, which gave the PV544 Sport an output of 90 hp. They also had a      12-volt electrical system and asymmetrical lights. New colours for the autumn      were soft brown, pale green, red, slate blue and light grey. In October the      Amazon 121 was released. This was a two-door car which was only sold in Sweden,      Norway and Denmark to begin with. 1962 The Amazon range was extended to include a      four-door estate. The rear of the car had been re-designed and featured a      horizontally-split door, with an upper and a lower section. This estate was      equipped with the B18A engine and a four-speed gearbox. The price was 14,475      Swedish kronor. In February a total of 100,000 Amazons had been produced. 1963 There was very little real product news this      year. The Amazon was given low-profile tyres and the P1800 was fitted with a      powerful engine developing 108 hp. The call for local assembly and component      production grew and in June Volvo's first foreign assembly plant was opened in      Halifax in Canada. Cars were sent to Halifax in kits. A couple of thousand cars      were assembled there every year. The US was the largest export market by far.      Volvo was fourth on the list of imported cars in the US. The Volvo Group's      turnover


MP Sidney Silverman put forward a Private Members bill in 1965. To what did this ultimately lead?

Abolition of capital punishment in the UK until the passing of the Northern  Ireland (Emergency Powers) Act 1973. Nobody was executed there after 1961, however. Capital punishment has now been totally abolished for all civil crimes, having remained on the statute book for high treason and piracy. (There had been no executions for either of these crimes since 1946, when two men were hanged for treason.) In October 1998, the government introduced an amendment to the Human Rights Bill that abolished the death penalty as a possible punishment for military offences under the Armed Forces Acts. There were five military wartime capital offences: serious misconduct in action, communicating with the enemy, aiding the enemy or furnishing supplies, obstructing operations or giving false air signals, mutiny to incitement to mutiny or failure to suppress a mutiny. The last execution under military law was in 1942. On the 10th of December 1999, International Human Rights Day, the government ratified Second Optional Protocol to the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights thus totally abolishing capital punishment in Britain . Historical background. Capital punishment had first been abolished in the 11th century by William the Conqueror but was reinstated by his son William Rufus. Efforts to have the death penalty abolished had been going on since the late 1700's. In 1770, Sir William Meredith suggested that Parliament consider "more proportionate punishments." His proposal was rejected but it opened up the debate. With over a thousand people a year being sentenced to death (although only a small proportion actually executed), it was clearly a debate that was needed. Sir Samuel Romilly, 1757-1818, attempted to get parliament to de-capitalise minor crimes. On the 17th of January 1813 , he introduced a Bill in the House of Commons "to repeal so much of the Act of King William as punishes with death the offence of stealing privately in a shop, warehouse or stable, goods of the value of 5s" (25p). This is what we call shoplifting now. This Bill was thrown out by the House of Lords. After Romilly's death in 1818, Sir James Mackintosh, who supported Romilly's proposals for reducing the severity of the criminal law, took up the abolitionist's cause. On the 2nd of March 1819 , he carried a motion against the government for a committee to consider capital punishment, by a majority of 19. In 1820, he introduced 6 bills embodying the recommendations of the committee, only three of which became law. Lord Eldon - the Lord Chancellor secured an amendment to keep the death penalty for stealing to the value of more than ï¿½10. On the 21st of May 1823 , Mackintosh put forward a further 9 proposals to parliament for abolishing the punishment of death for less serious offences. He wanted to make forgery a non capital crime but this was opposed by Sir Robert Peel. However, it was declassified as a capital crime in 1832. This was important because a conviction for forgery generally did result in the execution of the culprit. Over the first 68 years of the 19th century, other individuals and pressure groups were to lend their voices to the argument in favour of abolition with some success. Several, including author Charles Dickens and the Quaker movement campaigned for ending of public executions, which occurred in 1868. The public enjoyed these far more than was thought good for them. The Establishment has never been happy about the ordinary people enjoying overtly morbid pastimes such as watching a criminal struggling on the end of a rope! There is no doubt that public did enjoy a "good hanging" - there was general disappointment expressed if the criminal died too quickly, as happened with the hanging of William Palmer outside Stafford prison in 1856. Charles Dickens, writing in the Times, attacked the behaviour of the crowds at the execution of Frederick and Maria Manning in 1849. Progressively attitudes to public hanging had changed between 1800 and 1868. At the beginning of the century, hangings were attended by all classes of society and


Which type of tree form the Genus Betula?

Birch Tree Names Pictures and Types of Betula Species Birch Tree Names, Types of Betula Species Picture of a Birch Tree Betula pendula, Silver Birch tree. Photo by Jordgubbe, Picture use (cc2) The genus Betula, commonly known as Birch is made up of 73 taxa. Birch species are normally small to medium-size trees or shrubs, mostly of temperate climates and boreal zones of the northern hemisphere. Birch trees prefer to occupy habitats in cool, moist areas, including peatlands (moors, peatbogs), river banks, and lakeshores. Birch can be found in larger numbers in cool damp woods and forests were the ground does not dry out for most of the year. Birch tree leaves may be toothed or pointed. Birch branches and bark have many uses. Birch wood is often used for fire wood because it burns well without popping, even when frozen. Birch bark can be easily used to start fires and the bark can also be peeled into thin sheets to make a paper like kindling that can be ignited even with sparks. Birch wood of species that grow to a large size such as Betula alleghaniensis (Yellow Birch) have many uses. The wood is used for Birch wood flooring, Birch cabinetry, Birch wood paneling, and some furniture. Plywood is also made with Birch wood because of the properties of the Birch wood lend themselves for plywood production. Facts about the Betula Genus of Trees Genus Latin Scientific Name = Betula. Genus Latin Name Pronunciation: BET-yoo-luh Genus Latin Name Meaning: Latin name for Birch.


Which City was UK City of Culture in 2013?

UK City of Culture 2013: Five Cultural Initiatives in Derry~Londonderry UK City of Culture 2013: Five Cultural Initiatives in Derry~Londonderry Bethan Morgan As the first UK City of Culture, Derry~Londonderry is hosting art and culture initiatives throughout 2013. Their cultural calendar is engineered to bring a sense of community, transform Derry~Londonderry’s socio-economic state and forge a new identity for the once troubled city. © Nick Macneill/Wikimedia Commons Following the success of the European Capital of Culture awarded to Liverpool in 2008, the UK City of Culture was born. In 2010 Derry~Londonderry was nominated as the first host for the UK City of Culture program and 2013 sees the city entertaining visitors and locals with its extensive list of enlightening events. The UK City of Culture is an initiative established to ‘unlock creativity, forge creative connections, produce digital dialogue and create a new story’. This is an especially important concept as the project catalyses change in all aspects of city life as well as firmly placing the city on the tourism map. The city’s physical landscape is changed as the organisation transforms existing venues, calling this the ‘physical renaissance’. This architectural revival injects modernity into the aesthetics of the building and the activities within, linking culture with its urban identity. Derry~Londonderry’s ‘physical renaissance’ include: © City of Culture 2013 The Peace Bridge Architectural firm Wilkinson Eyre designed and completed the bridge in 2011. Reputed for their Gateshead Millennium Bridge, the Peace Bridge links the unionist Waterside with the nationalist Cityside. As the name suggests, the Peace Bridge is a symbol of unity between two places once bound by tension and suggests a new city with a fresh cultural and political identity. The bridge also facilitates entrance into the city for tourists and the city hopes this will encourage visitors to come on day trips and overnights stays. These fresh urban transformations are just the beginning of Derry~Londonderry’s cultural revolution. City of Culture have compiled an extremely comprehensive cultural calendar featuring a broad spectrum of activities throughout 2013. These events include cultural and artistic arenas such as Out in the Streets, Art & Exhibitions, Literature, Talks & Debate, Film & Moving Image, Children & Young People, Festivals’ and much more. The activities are engineered to bring the community together, enhance positive aspects of the city and orchestrate a change of direction. It will have a positive impact on the socio-economic state of Derry~Londonderry whilst forging a new identity for the once troubled city. Significant cultural events include: © City of Culture 2013 The Turner Prize The Turner Prize is one of the most prestigious awards in the contemporary art world and celebrates the momentous achievements of British artists under the age of 50. Its 2013 shortlisted candidates were announced as Laure Prouvost, Tino Sehgal, David Shrigley and Lynette Yiadom-Boakye. The work of these four artists will be showcased in the Turner Prize 2013 Exhibition at Ebrington Square from 23 October 2013, before the announcement of the winner at an awards ceremony on 2 December 2013. Power Plant, Power Plant for ‘Lumiere’, produced by Artichoke in Durham, 2009 | © Matthew Andrews Lumiere Lumiere is a four night festival which showcases collaborations between light designers, artists and various community groups. The festival will transform the city with light installations and projections, as historic buildings and walls are lit up to make a magical, surreal and unrecognisable Derry~Londonderry. (November 28 – December 1) © City of Culture 2013 Hofesh Shechter Hofesh Shechter Company , a renowned contemporary company that fuses dance and music, collaborated with local youths from Derry~Londonderry to create a unique performance. March 2013 saw performances from this partnership within pockets of the city as 22 musicians from the local area accompanied the performers. The UK City of Culture


Who were the first sponsors of the Premier League, starting in 1993?

Premier League History, Origins & List of Past Champions Discover the origins and history of the top tier of English football The 2016/17 season marks the 25th of the Premier League after its formation in 1992.  After numerous discussions with football authorities, players and television broadcasters, the First Division clubs resigned from the Football League in May 1992 and the Premier League was formed with the inaugural campaign starting on Saturday 15 August of that year. Below, each of the 24 seasons has been charted with the story of how the titles were won and the players who starred. From 2011/12's incredible finale, to Arsenal's "Invincibles", as well as each of Manchester United's record 13 triumphs, find out more about the rich history of the Premier League. Season Reviews 1992/93 Manchester United In the opening season of 1992/93, 22 clubs competed in the competition, with Brian Deane of Sheffield United scoring the first goal in what was known at the time as the FA Premier League. The inaugural members of the Premier League were: Arsenal, Aston Villa, Blackburn Rovers, Chelsea, Coventry City, Crystal Palace, Everton, Ipswich Town, Leeds United, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United, Middlesbrough, Norwich City, Nottingham Forest, Oldham Athletic, Queens Park Rangers, Sheffield Utd, Sheffield Wednesday, Southampton, Tottenham Hotspur, and Wimbledon. A total of 47 clubs have played in the Premier League since its inception, with Arsenal, Chelsea, Everton, Liverpool, Man Utd, and Spurs participating in every campaign to date. AFC Bournemouth are the latest team to play in the competition having been promoted to the top flight in 2015. At the end of each season, the bottom three clubs are relegated, with three promoted clubs from the Football League's Championship replacing them. The only exception to this was in the 1994/95 season when the League decided to reduce the number of clubs to 20. As a result, Crystal Palace joined Norwich, Leicester City and Ipswich in being relegated from the Premier League at the end of the 1994/95 season, with only two clubs replacing them from Division One, as the Championship was known then. Apart from the opening campaign in 1992/93, every season of the Premier League has had a title sponsor. From the 1993/94 season, England’s top flight was known as the FA Carling Premiership, before the sponsorship changed in 2001 to Barclaycard until 2004. The title of the competition then changed to the FA Barclays Premiership, with this being amended to Barclays Premier League ahead of the 2007/08 campaign. Season 2015/16 marked the final campaign of a title sponsor arrangement, with the competition name becoming Premier League from 2016/17. Manchester United were the first winners of the competition, finishing 10 points clear of Aston Villa, and have been PL champions on 13 occasions in total. Blackburn won the title once, in 1994/95, while Arsenal triumphed in 1997/98, 2001/02 and 2003/04. Chelsea became the fourth club to win the PL, in 2004/05, and have since gone on to claim the title three more times, 2005/06, 2009/10 and 2014/15. Man City have won the title twice, securing the trophy in dramatic fashion in 2011/12 with a goal in stoppage time of the final day, and again in 2013/14. Leicester are the latest and sixth club to win the Premier League, completing a remarkable title triumph a year after a successful battle against relegation. The most successful manager in the competition is Sir Alex Ferguson who has guided Manchester United to all their Premier League successes. He also holds the record for being the longest serving manager in the Premier League, spending 21 years there since its inception in 1992 before retiring at the end of the 2012/13 season. Ryan Giggs made 632 Premier League appearances for Manchester United, more than any other player Ryan Giggs participated in every title-winning year for Manchester United and the Welshman has also played the most matches in the Premier League, amassing 632 appearances. Former Newcastle United, Blackburn Rovers and Southa


In early children?s television who appeared regularly with Muffin the Mule?

Muffin the Mule (Puppet) | V&A Search the Collections Download PDF version Muffin the Mule was a puppet character that first appeared in the BBC's Children's Hour series of television programmes. The original programmes were presented by Annette Mills (1894-1955), sister of the actor John Mills (1908-2005), and featured Muffin dancing on a piano while Mills played it. The programmes were first broadcast by the BBC from 1946 to 1955 and then shown on ITV in 1956 and 1957. A new modern animated version of Muffin was launched on the BBC in 2005. Muffin the Mule started life as the Kicking Mule. He was originally carved by Punch and Judy expert carver Fred Tickner as a commission for Jan Bussell and his wife Ann Hogarth. The Bussells had formed the Hogarth Puppet Theatre in 1932 and the Kicking Mule partnered Crumpet the Clown as part of their Circus. When Annette Mills visited the Bussells in 1946 looking for new ideas she chose the mule and clown. She named the mule Muffin, and it first appeared on television in an edition of For the Children broadcast on 20 October 1946. Physical description Painted metal marionette puppet in the shape of a mule. It is jointed at the neck, legs and knees of the front legs. There is a short string tail. The colour is an overall white with black hooves and some black markings. The saddle and bridle are red with gold trim and rosettes. There are four control strings, one attached to the head, two to the body and one to the tail. Each end in a metal loop. Place of Origin


What is the surname of the only father and son to both become Formula One World Champion?

Like father, like son - the second-generation F1 racers Like father, like son - the second-generation F1 racers Share When Max Verstappen takes to the grid in Australia he’ll be creating history. Not only will the 17-year-old Dutch rookie become the youngest man in F1 history to start a Grand Prix, he’ll also become the 12th son of a former driver to compete in the world championship. In anticipation, we analyse how the other 11 sons of famous racers fared when following in their father’s wheel tracks… Hans-Joachim Stuck (son of pre-war Grand Prix ace Hans) 1 / 2 Hans-Joachim Stuck (GER) Brabham. 1977 Formula One World Championship. 1953 Daily Express International Trophy. Silverstone, Great Britain. 9 May 1953. Hans Stuck (AFM-Kuchen), portrait. World Copyright: LAT Photographic Info Close The handful of world championship races that Hans Stuck senior entered in the early 1950s didn’t amount to much, but his race-winning exploits for Auto Union in Grand Prix racing’s great pre-war era meant that son Hans-Joachim still had much to live up to when he stepped up to the sport’s premier class in 1974. Like his larger-than-life father, who in his colourful career was once rumoured to have won a hill-climb event driving backwards, Stuck junior proved himself a more than capable racer, achieving two F1 podiums in 1977 for Brabham. Ultimately, though, the German would achieve his greatest successes away from F1 racing, in particular at Le Mans where he twice triumphed in the famous 24-hour race.  David Brabham (son of three-time world champion Sir Jack) (L to R): David Brabham (AUS) and Sir Jack Brabham (AUS) 1989. David Brabham(AUS), Brabham BT59, Non qualifier Japanese GP - Suzuka, Japan, 21 October 1990 Info Close If Hans-Joachim Stuck had a tough act to follow, that was nothing compared to David Brabham who had the unenviable task of trying to live up to the achievements of one of the most accomplished drivers in F1 history. Sadly, despite a stellar junior career that included winning the British F3 championship and the famed Macau Grand Prix, Brabham junior would never get close to emulating his dad’s F1 achievements. The Australian’s first foray came in 1990 with the team that bore his family name, though by this stage they were a mere shadow of the once mighty squad ‘Black Jack’ had set up, taken to world championship success and subsequently sold. A single 15th place finish was all David could manage in a torrid campaign and his final F1 outings, with minnows Simtek in 1994, were no better. Still, at least David was able to follow his father into F1 racing - older brother Gary made two attempts to pre-qualify for a Grand Prix with the lacklustre Life team in 1990, failing on both occasions... Christian Fittipaldi (son of F1 veteran Wilson) Info Close The older brother of two-time world champion Emerson Fittipaldi, Wilson Fittipaldi was never able to establish himself as an F1 frontrunner, but it looked like his son Christian might, especially after he won the prestigious F3000 title in 1991. Alas, it wasn’t to be. The Brazilian ended up spending just three seasons in Formula One racing, the first two with tail-enders Minardi and the third with the equally challenged Footwork squad. He departed to IndyCars in 1995, having scored 12 points (nine more than his dad) in 40 starts, but is probably best remembered for spectacularly back flipping across the finish line at Monza in 1993. Damon Hill (son of double world champion Graham) Info Close Graham Hill achieved just about all there was to achieve in Formula One racing, including winning two world titles and setting up his own team. Tragically he died in a plane crash before son Damon had begun his own motorsport career, and thus the younger Hill had to forge his own path to the top without the benefit of his debonair father’s considerable experience. Luckily Damon proved a chip off the old block and, like his dad before him, doggedly battled his way up the racing ladder and onto the F1 grid, despite extremely limited funding. Once there he became a regular race winner, and


Which was the first service station to be opened on a British motorway?

60s Motorway Service Stations 60s Motorway service stations Gourmet food, cutting edge architecture - welcome to the glamorous world of the motorway service station in the sixties Travel back in time to the sixties and the motorway was a new and exciting way to travel. The first service station, Watford Gap, sold sandwiches out of hastily erected sheds from the day the M1 opened on 2 November 1959. However, service stations that followed sought to fully exploit the excitement of travel at 100mph and turned the humble service station into a fine dining experience, with restaurants fashioned in the latest modern style. At some service stations, smart ladies in air hostess style uniforms greeted motorists. Forton Services on the M6 near Lancaster opened in 1965. It was operated by Top Rank Motor Inns, part of the giant media and entertainment combine, J Arthur Rank. It was Top Rank's second 'Motor Port' as they called them. The centre piece of Forton was a hexagonal tower, which resembled an aircraft control tower.  The Tower Restaurant, which it housed, was the most upmarket dining experience offered at Forton. Diners had views over Morecambe Bay and to the Lakeland fells beyond. In spite of the ambitions of Top Rank when Motoring Which? visited Forton for a survey of motorway service areas, they found the quality of the food 'only fair'. Forton had a covered footbridge connecting both sides of the carriage way. More common though was to make the bridge the restaurant. It was an idea copied from the US. Diners would then be able to watch the traffic below. This may not seem very exciting to today's eyes, but the motorway was novel experience in the 60s and in the first half of the decade there were no speed limits on motorways. The restaurants were aimed at businessmen dining out on expenses. The ultimate hope from the owners of the service station was to attract diners from the surrounding area to visit the service station for the dining experience. Food at the M6's Charnock Richard's up market restaurant cost from 5s to 14s 6d for a main course (ï¿½3 to ï¿½9 in today's money, so quite good value) in 1968. Motoring Which? rated Fortes food as 'average'. Fine dining and Conran furniture The ultimate dining experience was at Leicester Forest East on the M1. Leicester Forest East was operated by Ross Frozen Foods. The main attraction was a bridge restaurant furnished by Terence Conran, 'The Captain's Table'. Waiters and waitresses in nautical costume served the finest available fish from Ross's fleet. In fine weather people were prepared to sit on the balcony and watch the traffic. Motoring Which? found the service superb at the Captain's Table and the food quality good. Leicester Forest East was the only motorway service station with food up to the Good Food Guide standards, at least in 1968. Fantasy at Trowell Mecca, who already owned ballrooms and restaurants, opened their first and only service station at Trowell on the M1 in Nottinghamshire, in 1967. They preferred to call it a 'Village'. Mecca combined modern architecture with a fantasy Robin Hood theme. The visitor was greeted by two jousting knights in the foyer. Once inside the 'Village' he or she could dine at the 'Sheriff's Restaurant' or 'Marian's Pantry'. Themed interiors were getting popular in pubs in the late sixties.  Butlin's  chose a Hawaiian theme for their 'Beachcomber' bars. [See Watney's pubs and Seasidehistory - holiday camps for more details.] I remember visiting this service station with my parents in the seventies. My father was distinctly unimpressed with the fantasy decor. In conclusion The original idea of fine dining at the motorway services did not continue much past the sixties. The glamour associated with the motorway disappeared quickly in a world of speed limits, road works and traffic jams. Today's operators prefer to provide fast food. Your comments on motorway service stations "i remember travelling down to south devon with my parents in the 60s-we always stopped at the 'mecca on m1' i miss the m


In literature what was the real name of the Artful Dodger?

The Artful Dodger - TV Tropes The Artful Dodger You need to login to do this. Get Known if you don't have an account Share YMMV The Artful Dodger is like the Street Urchin , except that instead of being The Woobie that makes you want to take him up in your arms and care for him, he seems perfectly happy to take care of himself. Oh, he'd let you take him home, just don't expect him (or any of your valuable possessions) to be there next morning. In Real Life , a child who lives on the streets experiences horrors most of us could not even imagine, but in some fictional works, a child on the street lives a happy-go-lucky life and practically thrives (probably no longer terrified by such horrors). He is exceptionally Street Smart , and can take care of himself better than most adults, being a bit more experienced in the field. He is usually a criminal. Not the poor, innocent child who hates having to steal out of desperation, but the whip-smart trickster. The adult protagonist may feel sorry for him and try to help him at first, but it will usually turn out that the adult actually needs his help. He often has some sort of unique knowledge or skill that the protagonist needs in some circumstance, such as how to access any part of the city through the sewer system. He'll probably start out as a pest, but he'll turn out to be one of the Hero's most powerful and stalwart allies when the chips are down. He's characterized by sarcasm, cynicism, skepticism, incredible resourcefulness, and a charming fascination with violence, but in the end he's likely to succumb to the temptation of family life with the Hero and his Girl, even if his life on the street was clearly more Awesome. He's also fairly likely to die by Taking the Bullet for the Hero. In this case, the Hero will retroactively adopt the Kid, for instance by putting his own surname on the Kid's tombstone. Can grow up to become a Satisfied Street Rat , but the Dodger is more of a trickster where archetypally the Street Rat is more of a cutthroat. The Artful Dodger usually has some variety of The Fagin as a boss (as the original did), if he answers to someone. Usually male, but there are a few exceptions. Liam: So Mike, I think I'd better stick with the artful dodger thing for now. What d'you reckon ? Captain Marvelous and Luka Millfy of Kaizoku Sentai Gokaiger were this in flashbacks to their childhoods. Parodied in The Bleak Old Shop Of Stuff with the Artful Codger ("codger" being British slang for an elderly person), who has spent his entire life with a gang of urchin kids because he failed the exam to graduate to "vagabond" or "ne'er-do-well" Parker had this as her back story on Leverage as she had left the foster system as a teenager after spending six months in Juvie. Notable in that she managed to pickpocket one of the best thieves in the world and later became his apprentice. Phoebe Buffay in Friends may well have been an Artful Dodger in her teens. She had to live on the streets from the age of 14 and is unlikely to have been an instance of The Woobie judging by her character during the series. In one episode it's revealed that she once mugged a young Ross Geller. Albert on Little House on the Prairie was portrayed as this type of urchin, stealing or conning people to get by when he was first encountered living on the streets of Winoka. Though he found a home with the Ingalls' family and was portrayed as more or less straight-laced after that, Albert was not above using his street smarts to con people in subsequent episodes. For example, he gave a sob story in "Men Will Be Boys" to get food and shelter, pretended to be buying for a relative in "The Odyssey" only to take off with the goods and convinced Mrs. Oleson in "Author, Author" that his adoptive grandfather's memoirs contained racy material so that she would agree to sell the book in her store. Parallax : Francis Zapmeister is a textbook example. The third episode is even called "The Artful Dodger". Dickensian has the trope namer, portrayed as a sneakthief and pickpocket who also passes messages from Bill Sykes t


Who became Anglican Bishop of Liverpool in 2014, replacing Bishop James Jones?

New Bishop of Liverpool: 'Things are changing in England' | Christian News on Christian Today New Bishop of Liverpool: 'Things are changing in England' Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Pin it Next Post >> x To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video Rt Rev Paul Bayes will be installed as Bishop of Liverpool at a special service in Liverpool Cathedral later this year The Right Reverend Paul Bayes, a former head of Christian CND, is to become the new Bishop of Liverpool. Bayes has been Bishop of Hertford since 2010, having previously been the Church of England's National Mission and Evangelism advisor. He has also been a Green Party activist and co-chair of nuclear disarmament group Christian CND. Today Bayes has been touring around Wigan, visiting school pupils and staff in the Anglican Diocese as well as Liverpool Cathedral. Bayes follows the Right Reverend James Jones at Liverpool. "Our diocese is made up of tens of thousands of ordinary people who worship and serve an extraordinary and wonderful God," said Bishop Paul in a statement. "We believe that God calls us to respect, love and serve our neighbours in the name of Jesus Christ. "I'm delighted that the church here is growing... Things are changing in England. In the old days the church had lots of money and lots of respect, and frankly we took all that for granted. Now we've got less money and we need to earn respect, by saying and doing true and real things. I think that's all to the good. We need to be humble as Jesus was humble. A poor church with a rich message for everyone." Advertisement Bishop Bayes was raised in a Christian family, but then decided church activities were a "waste of time", and as a student he "investigated a whole range of other spiritual and political options." He then encountered "Jesus Christ as a living person" and trained for ministry. He spent time as a university chaplain and also co-chaired Christian CND and was involved in the Green Party. Around 10 years ago he was appointed as the Church of England's National Mission and Evangelism advisor, before being appointed as Bishop of Hertford. His twitter feed @paulbayes suggests strong support for women bishops and evangelistic work. Bishop Paul will be formally installed in Liverpool Cathedral at a special service later in the year.


Which green vegetable belongs to the Brassica Oleracea Italica group of plants?

Learn2Grow Broccoli General Description One of the most familiar green vegetables, broccoli (also known as Italian or sprouting broccoli) is an excellent choice for the garden. Typically grown as an annual, this cool season vegetable traces its ancestry to Brassica oleracea, a fleshy-leaved, short-lived perennial from coastal areas of western and southern Europe. It is grown for its fleshy heads of flower buds, which are harvested and eaten before the flowers open. Some broccoli varieties produce a large central head with relatively few side shoots; others produce an abundance of smaller heads. The heads are borne on thick erect stalks above whorls of long leathery blue-green leaves. Broccoli varieties usually have green heads, although purple-headed cultivars are available. Hybrids between cauliflower and broccoli are also available; they typically have yellow-green or purple heads. Plants do poorly in hot weather, becoming lanky and flowering ("bolting") rather than remaining in bud. Depending on the variety, broccoli takes 55 to 100 days from sowing to harvest. This cool weather crop prefers full sun and fertile, organic-rich garden soil with ample drainage. Broccoli should be planted as seed or transplants in early spring before temperatures heat up, or in summer for fall harvest. It makes an excellent winter or early spring crop for areas with mild winters. Harvest heads promptly to prevent bolting and to initiate development of side shoots. Broccoli is rewarding to grow and well worth the effort. As with all members of Brassica oleracea, it is susceptible to cabbage loopers and several other types of caterpillars. Characteristics 6 - 11 Sunset Zone A1, A2, A3, H1, H2, 1a, 1b, 2a, 2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 Plant Type Spring, Late Spring, Early Summer Native To


Which is the only prime number between 90 and 100?

Prime Numbers 1-100 Chart | Prime-Numbers.net Prime numbers 1-100 chart 1 is neither prime nor composite. It's a special number. 2 2 is divisible by itself and 1. 3 3 is divisible by itself and 1. 4 4 is divisible by 2, so it's not prime. 5 5 is divisible by itself and 1. 6 6 is divisible by 2 and 3, so it's not prime. 7 7 is divisible by itself and 1. 8 8 is divisible by 2, so it's not prime. 9 9 is divisible by 3, so it's not prime. 10 10 is divisible by 2 and 5, so it's not prime. 11 11 is divisible by itself and 1. 12 12 is divisible by 2 and 3, so it's not prime. 13 13 is divisible by itself and 1. 14 14 is divisible by 2 and 7, so it's not prime. 15 15 is divisible by 3 and 5, so it's not prime. 16 16 is divisible by 2, so it's not prime. 17 17 is divisible by itself and 1. 18 18 is divisible by 2 and 3, so it's not prime. 19 19 is divisible by itself and 1. 20 20 is divisible by 2 and 5, so it's not prime. 21 21 is divisible by 3 and 7, so it's not prime. 22 22 is divisible by 2 and 11, so it's not prime. 23 23 is divisible by itself and 1. 24 24 is divisible by 2 and 3, so it's not prime. 25 25 is divisible by 5, so it's not prime. 26 26 is divisible by 2 and 13, so it's not prime. 27 27 is divisible by 3, so it's not prime. 28 28 is divisible by 2 and 7, so it's not prime. 29 29 is divisible by itself and 1. 30 30 is divisible by 2, 3, and 5, so it's not prime. 31 31 is divisible by itself and 1. 32 32 is divisible by 2, so it's not prime. 33 33 is divisible by 3 and 11, so it's not prime. 34 34 is divisible by 2 and 17, so it's not prime. 35 35 is divisible by 5 and 7, so it's not prime. 36 36 is divisible by 2 and 3, so it's not prime. 37 37 is divisible by itself and 1. 38 38 is divisible by 2 and 19, so it's not prime. 39 39 is divisible by 3 and 13, so it's not prime. 40 40 is divisible by 2 and 5, so it's not prime. 41 41 is divisible by itself and 1. 42 42 is divisible by 2, 3, and 7, so it's not prime. 43 43 is divisible by itself and 1. 44 44 is divisible by 2 and 11, so it's not prime. 45 45 is divisible by 3 and 5, so it's not prime. 46 46 is divisible by , so it's not prime. 47 47 is divisible by itself and 1. 48 48 is divisible by 2 and 3, so it's not prime. 49 49 is divisible by 7, so it's not prime. 50 50 is divisible by 2 and 5, so it's not prime. 51 51 is divisible by 3 and 17, so it's not prime. 52 52 is divisible by 2 and 13, so it's not prime. 53 53 is divisible by itself and 1. 54 54 is divisible by 2 and 3, so it's not prime. 55 55 is divisible by 5 and 11, so it's not prime. 56 56 is divisible by 2 and 7, so it's not prime. 57 57 is divisible by 3 and 19, so it's not prime. 58 58 is divisible by 2 and 29, so it's not prime. 59 59 is divisible by itself and 1. 60 60 is divisible by 2, 3, and 5, so it's not prime. 61 61 is divisible by itself and 1. 62 62 is divisible by 2 and 31, so it's not prime. 63 63 is divisible by 3 and 7, so it's not prime. 64 64 is divisible by 2, so it's not prime. 65 65 is divisible by 5 and 13, so it's not prime. 66 66 is divisible by 2, 3, and 11, so it's not prime. 67 67 is divisible by itself and 1. 68 68 is divisible by 2 and 17, so it's not prime. 69 69 is divisible by 3 and 23, so it's not prime. 70 70 is divisible by 2, 5, and 7, so it's not prime. 71 71 is divisible by itself and 1. 72 72 is divisible by 2 and 3, so it's not prime. 73 73 is divisible by itself and 1. 74 74 is divisible by 2 and 37, so it's not prime. 75 75 is divisible by 3 and 5, so it's not prime. 76 76 is divisible by 2 and 19, so it's not prime. 77 77 is divisible by 7 and 11, so it's not prime. 78 78 is divisible by 2, 3, and 13, so it's not prime. 79 79 is divisible by itself and 1. 80 80 is divisible by 2 and 5, so it's not prime. 81 81 is divisible by 3, so it's not prime. 82 82 is divisible by 2 and 41, so it's not prime. 83 83 is divisible by itself and 1. 84 84 is divisible by 2, 3 and 7, so it's not prime. 85 85 is divisible by 5 and 17, so it's not prime. 86 86 is divisible by 2 and 43, so it's not prime. 87 87 is divisible by 3 and 29, so it's not prime. 88 88 is divisible b


The River Avon has an old Celtic name, what does it mean?

Avon - Name Meaning, What does Avon mean? What does Avon mean? Avon [ av on] as a boys' name is of Celtic origin, and the meaning of Avon is " river ". In Welsh, "afon"; in Gaelic "abhainn". The name of several rivers in England. Use as a given name may have been influenced by its similarity to the popular Evan . Related boy name: Glenavon . Associated with: gaelic , england , popular (famous). Variations Avon Presley (A.P.), .. How popular is Avon? Avon is an uncommonly occurring first name for males but a very prominent last name for both adults and children (#46426 out of 150436, Top 31%). (2000 U.S. Census) Avon entered the list in 1890-1899 and reached its highest rank of #1519 in the U.S. during the years 1930-1939, but is not in the list at the moment. (Top 2000 Names, 2015) Which version is better? with similar and related boy names. Owen (#36 in 2015), Evan (#67), Van (#826), Ewan (#1284), Evin (#1947), Evans , Euan and Eva are the popular variation forms of Avon. These relations of Avon were favored as baby names in 2010 (average #1277) and are almost as common today (#1351, ▼13.2%), but with the form Evans becoming somewhat outmoded. Evan has generally been preferred by parents, though Owen is now the preferred form.


The Waltz of the Flowers and The Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy are from which 19th century ballet?

The Nutcracker – The Waltz of the Snowflakes (The Royal Ballet) - YouTube The Nutcracker – The Waltz of the Snowflakes (The Royal Ballet) Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Feb 6, 2015 The Royal Ballet performs the Waltz of the Snowflakes in The Nutcracker, with Meaghan Grace Hinkis as Clara, Ricardo Cervera as the Nutcracker and Gary Avis as Drosselmeyer, recorded in 2012. Find out more at: http://www.roh.org.uk/productions/the... Christmas wouldn't be Christmas without this seasonal favorite, in which a young girl's enchanted present leads her on a wonderful adventure. In this recording The Royal Ballet performs the Waltz of the Snowflakes in The Nutcracker, with Meaghan Grace Hinkis as Clara, Ricardo Cervera as the Nutcracker and Gary Avis as Drosselmeyer, accompanied by the London Oratory Junior Choir and the Orchestra of the Royal Opera House, conducted by Koen Kessels, recorded in 2012. Pyotr Il'yich Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker score was commissioned by the director of the Russian Imperial Theatres, following the resounding success of Sleeping Beauty in 1890. Marius Petipa created the scenario – based on a fairytale by E. T. A. Hoffman – and Lev Ivanov provided the choreography. The Nutcracker was first performed in 1892 at the Mariinsky Theatre in St Petersburg. It initially had a poor reception, but its combination of enchanting choreography and an unforgettable score have since made it one of the best-loved of all ballets. In Peter Wright's classic production, the stage sparkles with theatrical magic – a Christmas tree grows before our eyes, toy soldiers come to life to fight the villainous Mouse King and Clara is whisked to the Land of Sweets on a golden sleigh. Tchaikovsky's score contains some of the best-known melodies in ballet, from the flurrying sounds of the Waltz of the Snowflakes to the dream-like Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy and the vigorous Russian Dance. Julia Trevelyan Oman's designs draw upon 19th-century images of Christmas, making this a classic production for the festive season. Category


Who was the real-life sailor on whom Robinson Crusoe is allegedly based?

The Real Robinson Crusoe   |   History | Smithsonian Contact Privacy Policy Terms of Use The Real Robinson Crusoe He was a pirate, a hothead and a lout, but castaway Alexander Selkirkthe author's ancestor inspired one of the greatest yarns in literature By Bruce Selcraig Smithsonian Magazine              | Subscribe July 2005 Three centuries ago an impetuous Scottish sailor known as Alexander Selkirk—though this wasn’t his real name—was languishing off the coast of Chile in a battlescarred, worm-eaten British ship called the Cinque Ports when he began to argue with the captain that the leaky, disease- ridden vessel was a deathtrap. From This Story Did Archaeologists Uncover Blackbeard's Treasure? Selkirk, a skilled navigator, and the ship’s sickened crew were privateers—in effect, legalized pirates for the British Crown—who had spent a year at sea off South America robbing Spanish ships and coastal villages. Selkirk had already been on a similar voyage. He knew all the risks. But by October 1704, as the Cinque Ports anchored off a deserted archipelago 418 miles west of Valparaiso, Chile, he had made a lifechanging decision. Selkirk demanded that his 21-year-old captain, Lt. Thomas Stradling, whom he regarded as arrogant, leave him on the largest island, a wish that Stradling was only too happy to oblige. By all accounts the 28-year-old Selkirk was a hothead. Back home in Scotland he had beaten up his father and two brothers over a harmless prank and would later leave both the women who claimed to be his wife. In any case, Selkirk was left ashore, but when he realized that none of the crew was joining him in the mutiny, he frantically waded back into the ocean and begged forgiveness from Stradling, a tyrant who delighted in saying no. Fortunately, for Selkirk’s sake and world literature’s, he accepted his fate, survived, and upon his return to England, inspired one of the world’s great tales of self-reliance and courage, Daniel Defoe’s Robinson Crusoe. Yet the cliché holds true—truth is stranger than fiction. The real life of Alexander Selkirk surpassed Crusoe’s in almost every aspect. But then I may be biased. You see, poor Alex—pirate, lout and hero—was not in fact born with the name Selkirk, but with an even less common Scottish name, one to which I’ve grown attached: Selcraig. Yes, Alex is family. I am, according to Scottish genealogist Tony Reid, directly descended from Alex’s oldest brother, John. Alex apparently never had children. The first I remember hearing of the Selcraig-Crusoe connection was from my National Geographic-hoarding dad, now 91, who would wait until he had a captive audience at dinner to tell us kids about our Scottish ancestors. We mostly nodded and asked to be excused from the table, but as I grew older, I learned that Selkirk was hardly just a castaway and accidental hero. When Alexander Selcraig was born in Lower Largo, Scotland, in 1676, it was a fishing village in Fife with fewer than a thousand souls, across the Firth of Forth (an estuary of the North Sea) from bustling Edinburgh, then a metropolis of close to 30,000. Today it’s a quiet weekend destination for harried urbanites where BMWs crawl along a 15-foot-wide Main Street past centuries-old sandstone row houses with orange pantiled roofs and crow-stepped gables. These days, the wide sandy beach beneath the inviting Crusoe Hotel is still perfect for dogs and long walks, but the herring boats that once choked the harbor are long departed, as are the fishermen, their net factories and the flaxen mills. There’s a tiny corner market, a railway pub and someone who offers “Reiki Indian head massage,” but a more powerful draw for many visitors is that Lower Largo is 15 minutes from Scotland’s cradle of golf, St. Andrews. Were this the United States, you wouldn’t be able to see the ocean for all the billboards touting Crusoe Land Thrill Rides and Man Friday Burgers, but the Scots are a bit more restrained. Or perhaps it’s because, as a local drama critic put it to me over tea and scones: “Selkirk was a bit of a bastard, more


What is the common name of the tree and shrub Salix?

Willow Tree Names and Types of Willow (Salix) Species Salix ×laestadiana = Salix cinerea × Salix lapponum Salix ×laurentiana (Laurent's Willow) = Salix discolor (Pussy Willow) × Salix myricoides (Bayberry Willow) Salix ×laurina (Laurel-leaf Willow, Lagervide) = Salix caprea × Salix phylicifolia Salix ×lyonensis = Salix repens (Creeping Willow) × Salix arbuscula Salix ×meyeriana (Shiny-leaf Willow) = Salix pentandra × Salix euxina, (Possibly Salix pentandra × Salix ×fragilis) Salix ×mollissima (Sharp-stipule Willow) = Salix triandra (Almond Willow) × Salix viminalis (Basket Willow, Osier) Salix ×obtusata (Obtuse Willow) = Salix myricoides (Bayberry Willow) × Salix pyrifolia (Balsam Willow) Salix ×pedunculata (Blackbract Willow) = Salix discolor (Pussy Willow, American Willow × Salix pellita (Satiny Willow) Salix ×pendulina (Wisconsin Weeping Willow, Weeping Crack Willow, Niobe Willow) = Salix fragilis (Crack Willow) × Salix babylonica (Babylon Willow, Peking Willow, Weeping Willow) Salix ×pendulina nothovar. elegantissima (Thurlow Weeping Willow) Salix ×pilosiuscula Salix ×pontederana = Salix cinerea × Salix purpurea Salix ×rubens (Synonym of Salix ×fragilis) Salix ×rubra (Green-leaf Willow, Flätvide) = Salix purpurea × Salix viminalis Salix ×schneiderii = Salix lucida (Shining Willow) × Salix nigra (Black Willow) Salix ×sepulcralis (Golden Weeping Willow, Kemp Willow, Weeping Willow) = Salix alba (White Willow) × Salix babylonica (Peking Willow) Salix ×sepulcralis nothovar. chrysocoma (Golden hybrid weeping Willow) = Salix alba ssp. vitellina × Salix babylonica Salix ×sepulcralis nothovar. sepulcralis (Weeping Willow) = Salix alba ssp. alba × Salix babylonica Salix ×seringeana (Seringe Willow) = Salix caprea (Goat Willow) × Salix elaeagnos (Elaeagnus Willow) Salix ×simulatrix (Dvärgrisvide) = Salix arbuscula (Mountain Willow) × Salix herbacea (Snowbed Willow) Salix ×smithiana (Broadleaf osier, Silky-leaf Osier, Häckvide) = Salix cinerea (Grey Willow) × Salix viminalis (Basket Willow, Osier) Salix ×stipularis (Eared Osier, Dammvide) = Salix atrocinerea × Salix viminalis Salix ×subalpina = Salix glauca var. appendiculata × Salix caprea Salix ×subsericea = Salix cinerea × Salix repens (Creeping Willow) Salix ×tsugaluensis = Salix integra × Salix vulpina Salix ×undulata = Salix alba × Salix triandra. Synonym; Salix ×mollissima var. undulata Salix ×ungavensis Salix ×wiegandii (Wiegand's Willow) = Salix calcicola (Limestone Willow, Woolly Willow) × Salix candida (Sage Willow, Sageleaf Willow) Salix ×wimmeriana Salix alba 'Caerulea' (Cricket-bat Willow), Synonym; Salix alba var. caerulea Salix alba 'Vitellina' (Golden Willow); Synonym; Salix alba var. vitellina Salix alba 'Vitellina-Tristis' (Golden weeping Willow), Synonym; 'Tristis' Salix alba 'Sericea' (Silver Willow)


'Grace and Favour' was the follow-up to which BBCTV sitcom?

BBC - Comedy - Are You Being Served? Are You Being Served? Are You Being Served? With its innuendo-laden comedy, penchant for slapstick and panto-type characters, Are You Being Served? had something for everyone and became a juggernaut of 1970s television. While appearing in It's Awfully Bad For Your Eyes, Darling, writer and performer Jeremy Lloyd met comedy producer David Croft and touting for work, mentioned his idea for a new sitcom based upon his experience in the 1950s working in department store Simpson of Piccadilly. Recognising the idea's potential, Croft insisted he be brought in as co-writer and a pilot edition was created for Comedy Playhouse in 1972. This lead to a full run, kicking off the following year. Set in the antiquated Grace Brothers department store, the show followed the OTT antics of its staff. Leading the troops was the dowdy Captain Peacock (Frank Thornton), a city gent with a penchant for pomposity. Head of ladies fashion, Mrs Slocombe (Mollie Sugden) sported a different hair colour every week and continually harped on about her "pussy", while assistant, Miss Brahms (Wendy Richard) was the literal butt of a slew of bottom-pinching antics. Meanwhile fussing manager Mr Rumbold (Nicholas Smith) watched on in bemusement. The stand out character, however, was Mr Humphries (John Inman), a camp, senior assistant in the menswear department, who became infamous for trilling his catchphrase, "I'm free!".  Although clearly a laboured parody of an effeminate gay man, both Inman and Croft were resolute he was just 'a mummy's boy'. Although the show was often criticised for its bawdy content, it was a family favourite, often attracting audiences of over 20 million. When it finally came to an end in 1985, it did feel a little past its best, but that didn't stop Croft and Perry returning to the format for a 1992 spin-off series: Grace and Favour.


Which Irish dish consists of a mixture of mashed potato and cabbage (or kale)?

Irish Colcannon Potato Recipe, Whats Cooking America Irish Colcannon Potato Recipe 0 Mashed Potato with Kale and Bacon Irish Colcannon Potato Recipe is a true Irish soul food.  The dish consists of mashing together buttery mashed potatoes with cooked kale or cabbage and leeks for flavoring.  Once the mixture is mashed together, it is ready to eat or it can be placed in a baking pan and baked in an oven for another 30 minutes.  For this recipe, I used kale sauteed in bacon and mixed in the bacon crumbles (because I love bacon and bacon gives everything a boost!).  I love the color of the dark green kale mixed with the mashed potatoes as well as the flavor of bacon and leeks. It is very common in Ireland, to find the colcannon recipe printed on the back of a bag of potatoes.  There are also many recipe variations.  Some boil the greens and some will saute the greens in bacon for additional flavor.  If your a lover of collard greens, then you should definitely try colcannon to serve at your next family dinner.  You can also enjoy your leftover colcannon for breakfast the next morning as fried patties or fry it up with leftover meat to make Corned Beef Bubble and Squeak .     Check out What’s Cooking America’s  Perfect Mashed Potatoes and also our favorite holiday Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes .   History of Colcannon: During Medieval times in Europe and Ireland, potatoes, cabbages, and leeks were considered the food of the common man so it was inevitable that a dish would evolve that combines all the ingredients.  The word colcannon is from the Gaelic term “cal ceannann” which means white-headed cabbage.  It is also believed to be a derivative of the old Irish “cainnenin” translated as garlic, onion, or leek. In Ireland, colcannon is served as a special treat with ham or Irish bacon.  The Irish tradition is to serve colcannon as the main dish for Halloween festivities and refer to the evening as “Colcannon Night”.  Colcannon is used for the foretelling of marriages.  Just as Americans have the fun superstition of the single young lady who catches the wedding bouquet will be the next to marry.  Young single Irish women hope to find the ring hidden in their plate of colcannon.  A blindfolded, unmarried woman is to pick the head of cabbage or kale from the garden that is to be cooked in the colcannon dish.  Charms such as rings, thimbles, and coins are wrapped and hidden in bowls of colcannon.  This is a particularly exciting eve for the young men or women.  If a young unmarried girl is lucky enough to find a ring in her bowl, a marriage proposal could be soon waiting for her and she would likely marry within the year before the next Colcannon Night.  Other young maidens would fill their stockings with their first and last spoonfuls of colcannon and hang them from the front door handle.  It is believed that the first man through the door would become their future husband. Irish immigrants that came to the United States, introduced colcannon to American cuisine and you will find it served in America more commonly on Saint Patrick’s Day.  One of the favorite ways to enjoy a plate of colcannon is to make a large mountain shaped pile on your plate, then make a big well or hole in the center of the pile.  A generous pat of butter is placed in the hole which quickly melts.  Then cream is poured around the outside of the colcannon pile.  One is to take a spoonful of colcannon and dip it into the well of melted butter and experience a bite of heaven. 1735 – Earliest reference to mashed potatoes and cabbages is found in the Diary of William Bulkely, of Bryndda, near Amlwch in Anglesey, who made two journeys to Dublin in 1735. 1847 – Mrs. Crowen’s American Lady’s Cookery Book, Mrs. T.J. Crowen [Dick & Fitzgerald: New York] 1847 (p.194) “Cabbage and Potatoes.- Chop cold boiled cabbage and potatoes quite fine; put them together, season with butter, pepper and salt, add a very little vinegar to hopt water, to moisten without making it wet, put it into a stew-pan over the firs, stir it well, that is may be thoroughly heated, but not burn; then


Which is the smallest of the Great Lakes?

Great Facts About the Five Great Lakes Great Facts About the Five Great Lakes By Kim Ann Zimmermann, Live Science Contributor | May 3, 2013 06:40pm ET MORE Credit: Stasys Eidiejus Shutterstock The Great Lakes — Superior, Huron, Michigan, Ontario and Erie — make up the largest body of fresh water on Earth, accounting for one-fifth of the freshwater surface on the planet at 6 quadrillion gallons. The area of all the Great Lakes is 95,160 square miles (246,463 square kilometers). The lakes are on the U.S.-Canadian border, touching Ontario in Canada and Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York in the United States. About 34 million people in the United States and Canada live in the Great Lakes basin. More than 3,500 species of plants and animals inhabit the Great Lakes basin, including 170-plus species of fish. Today, the Great Lakes are popular recreation spots for boating, fishing and other recreational activities and still serve as an important mode of transportation of goods, but they have not always been in their current form. About 14,000 years ago, the Great Lakes area was covered with a glacier that was more than a half-mile (1 km) thick. As the glacier melted, it slowly moved toward Canada and left behind a series of large depressions that filled with water. These formed the basic shape of the Great Lakes, and about 10,000 years ago the Great Lakes took the form that is familiar today. The Mackinac Bridge connects Michigan's Upper and Lower Peninsulas at the straits between Lake Huron and Lake Michigan. Credit: lphoto Shutterstock While the area had been inhabited for a very long time before European explorers arrived, Étienne Brûlé (circa 1592-1632), an advance man for the French explorer Samuel de Champlain (circa 1567-1635), is generally credited as the first European to discover the Great Lakes. Brûlé is believed to have reached Lake Huron around 1615, and went on to explore Lake Ontario. There are a number of rivers and tributaries connecting the Great Lakes. The Straits of Mackinac connect Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, and there is such a steady flow of water between these two bodies that they could be considered one lake. Lake Erie and Lake Ontario are connected by the Niagara River, including Niagara Falls. The St. Lawrence River connects Lake Ontario to the Gulf of St. Lawrence, which leads out to the Atlantic Ocean. The Great Lakes are dotted with more than 30,000 islands. While many of the islands are small and uninhabitable, the largest is Lake Huron’s Manitoulin Island (1,068 square miles or 2,766 square km), which is also the largest island in any inland body of water on the planet. There have been a number of shipwrecks on the Great Lakes, as storms and reefs can make navigation treacherous. The last and one of the most famous shipwrecks was that of the SS Edmund Fitzgerald, a freighter that sank in Lake Superior during a storm on Nov. 10, 1975, killing the crew of 29. Quick facts about the five Great Lakes: Lake Erie: The name was derived from erielhonan, the Iroquoian word for long tail, which describes its shape. It is the fourth largest of the Great Lakes when measured in surface area (9,910 square miles / 25,700 square km.) and the smallest by water volume (116 cubic miles / 484 cubic km). Lake Huron: Named for the Wyandot Indians, or Hurons, who lived there.Lake Huron is the second largest Great Lake by surface area (23,000 square miles / 59,600 square km) and has the longest shoreline (3,827 miles / 6,157 km), taking into account its many islands. A view of Niagara Falls (Horseshoe Falls) from the Canadian side.


In which famous novel does the HMS Compass Rose sink?

The Most Famous Ships That Never Were The Most Famous Ships That Never Were Recently I participated in a discussion on famous fictional ships. Given enough space, it is an easy task to list all of the noteworthy fictional ships in history. But what if you were space-limited, or could only pick a fixed number -- ten or twelve? What would you pick? I finally generated my list of the ten most famous fictional ships, after considerable thought. It is a task that is harder than one might think -- try it yourself. The list that follows considers only ships appearing in novels -- no ships appearing in ancient works, poetry, plays, or movies. This eliminates such worthy contenders as the Argo, Mary Gloster, or HMS Pinafore, but it served as a necessary boundary to keep the list down to a reasonable size. Besides, how does one balance the merits of The Nancy Bell against the Pequod against the Pinafore? Also, real ships that were used in novels were not considered. HMS Centurion, USS Bon Homme Richard, and RMS Queen Mary appear in many outstanding novels, but they are not fictional ships. Given these guidelines my top ten list (with my justification) includes: Pequod: Captain Ahab's whaler in the Herman Melville novel Moby Dick. C'mon folks. Is there a more famous nautical novel than Moby Dick? Think of how many English students have suffered through it, and how many nautical enthusiasts have enjoyed it. Nautilus: Not the REAL submarine -- Jules Verne's vessel from 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. A classic SF tale that is also a sea story. Hispaniola: The ship used to seek Captain Flint's treasure in Robert Louis Stevenson's novel Treasure Island. Set in the golden age of buccaneering, this novel is surprisingly young -- it was written in 1883. While written for children, it is a delightful tale for kids of all ages. It is one of my favorites, and has spawned more movies, plays and second author sequels than any other nautical novel. Ghost: Wolf Larson's sealing schooner in Jack London's novel The Sea Wolf. Another classic tale of men against the sea, and perhaps London's finest nautical novel. USS Caine: The four-piper destroyer converted to a minelayer in Herman Wouk's The Caine Mutiny. Wouk's classic tale of the importance of duty produced one of the most memorable ships in history, to say nothing of a great Bogart movie and other theatrical reinterpretations. HMS Compass Rose:  WWII "Flower"-class corvette in Nicholas Monsarrat's novel The Cruel Sea. Even people that have read the novel are surprised when you remind them that the Compass Rose disappeared in the middle of the novel. Do you remember the name of the second corvette? USS Walrus: The US Navy submarine that nails "Bungo Pete," in Ned Beach's classic submarine novel Run Silent, Run Deep. Other submarine tales have been written before and since, but none as memorable. We're Here: The Gloucester schooner in Captains Courageous which recovers Harvey Cheyne from the ocean, and upon which he achieves manhood. Another "children's" novel that can be enjoyed by everyone.  Also made into countless movies. My favorite is the one with Karl Mauldin as Disko Troop. HMS Lydia: Horatio Hornblower's command in the first Hornblower novel that C.S. Forester wrote -- The Happy Return (or Beat to Quarters). This was the frigate in which Hornblower beats the two-decker Natividad -- twice. HMS Surprise: Jack Aubrey's favorite frigate, and star of several of Patrick O'Brian's Aubrey/Maturin series, both as a Royal Navy ship and a privateer. While there was a real HMS Surprise during the period, the real ship was a 36. Jack Aubrey's Surprise was a 28. What ships were culled from this list? Quite a few notable ships. The list below gives ships I considered for the Top Ten, but eventually rejected. Honorable Mentions: HMS Ulysses (HMS Ulysses), USS Reluctant (Mr. Roberts), HMS Hyperion and HMS Phalarope (Bolitho series), HMS Calypso (Ramage series), HMS Indomitable and Rights of Man (Billy Budd), Dawn Treader (Voyage of the Dawn Treader), Arabella (Captain Bloo


What type of lager takes its name from the Czech town where it was first brewed?

pilsner - 必应 Sign in Pilsner Pilsner (also pilsener, pilsen or simply pils) is a type of pale lager . It takes its name from the city of Plzeň, Bohemia, Czech Republic, where it was first produced in 1842. The world’s first-ever blond lager was the Pilsner Urquell, making it the inspiration for more than two-thirds of the beer produced in the world today (which are still called pils, pilsner and pilsener). The original Pilsner Urquell beer is still produced there today. What is pilsner urquell cheats code? 答 I don't think there is a cheat code. I have played the game and tried everything I could. What is pilsner urquell cheats code? 答 I don't think there is a cheat code. I have played the game and tried everything I could. 我不认为这是一个作弊代码。 我玩游戏，并试图尽我所能。 答 I don't think there is a cheat code. I have played the game and tried everything I could. How much are pilsner urquell cigars worth? 答 We can't find information on Pilsner Urquell cigars. All that we can find they make is Pilsner Urquell beer. Pilsner Origin The City of Pilsen began brewing in 1295, but until the mid-1840s, most Bohemian beers were top-fermented. The taste and standards of quality often varied widely, and in 1838, consumers dumped whole barrels to show their dissatisfaction. The officials of Pilsen founded a city-owned brewery in 1839, called Měšťanský pivovar Plzeň (German: Bürger-Brauerei, English: Citizens' Brewery - now Pilsner Urquell), which was to brew beer in the pioneering Bavarian style. Brewers had begun aging beer made with bottom-fermenting yeasts in caves (lager, i.e. German: gelagert [stored]), which improved the beer's clarity and shelf-life. Part of this research benefited from the knowledge already expounded on in a book (printed in German in 1794, in Czech in 1799), written by Czech brewer František Ondřej Poupě (Ger: Franz Andreas Paupie) (1753–1805) from Brno. The Pilsen brewery recruited the Bavarian brewer Josef Groll (1813–1887) who, using new techniques and paler malts, presented his first batch of modern pilsner on 5 October 1842. The combination of brighter malt prepared by English technology, Pilsen's remarkably soft water, local Saaz noble hops from nearby Žatec and Bavarian-style lagering produced a clear, golden beer that was regarded as a sensation. The concurrent emergence of efficient, expansive glass manufacturing in Europe allowed the general population to purchase glass drinking vessels for the first time. These former luxury items showcased the visually pleasing golden clarity of the recently invented Bohemian style, further influencing the pilsner's rapid dissemination. Three years later in 1845, Groll returned to Vilshofen and there later inherited his father's brewery. In 1853 the beer was available in 35 pubs in Prague, in 1856 came to Vienna and in 1862 to Paris. Improving transport and communications also meant that this new beer was soon available throughout Europe, and the Pilsner style of brewing was soon widely imitated. In 1859, “Pilsner Bier” was registered as a brand name at the Chamber of Commerce and Trade in Pilsen. In 1898, the Pilsner Urquell trade mark was created to put emphasis on being the original brewery. Pilsner Modern pilsners The introduction to Germany of modern refrigeration by Carl von Linde in the late 19th century eliminated the need for caves for beer storage, enabling the brewing of bottom-fermenting beer in many new locations. Until recently the Pilsner Urquell brewery fermented its beer using open barrels in the cellars beneath their brewery. This changed in 1993 with the use of large cylindrical tanks. Small samples are still brewed in a traditional way for taste comparisons. A modern pilsner has a very light, clear colour from pale to golden yellow and a distinct hop aroma and flavour. The alcohol strength is typically around 4.5%-5% (by volume), if pilsner is brewed stronger, it is usually labeled "Export". Pilsners compete in categories like "European-Style Pilsner" at the World Beer Cup or other similar competitions. Pilsen style lagers are marketed internationally by numerous s


The remains of King Richard 3rd Were found under a car park in which city?

Queen shocked at how 14th great-grand uncle Richard III was found under car park | Daily Mail Online comments The Queen has expressed her shock that the remains of her 14th great-granduncle were found beneath a car park. She made the remark about Richard III at an event honouring higher and further education institutions at Buckingham Palace, where the University of Leicester’s archaeological team that helped uncover the remains of king were praised. Professor Sir Bob Burgess, vice chancellor of the University of Leicester revealed that the Queen asked if it was true that Richard III was really found buried under a car park. The Queen (pictured left) asked if it was true that Richard III was really found buried under a car park. A 3D model of the king is pictured right ‘The Queen wanted to know if the remains were really found under a car park, but generally she seemed well-informed about the dig,’ said Sir Bob. Richard was killed at the Battle of Bosworth in 1485 - ending the Wars of the Roses and the Plantagenet dynasty - and his body was taken to Leicester by supporters of the victorious Henry VII and buried in Greyfriars church. RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share His remains were found under the car park owned by Leicester City Council on the former site of the church. ‘The project illustrates the power of research and how it can fire the imagination of the public. The discovery of Richard III has helped to develop the heritage of Leicester and put the city on the map,’ Sir Bob said. The Queen has expressed her shock that the remains of her 14th great-granduncle, Richard III were found beneath a car park. This diagram shows how she is related to the infamous king HOW THE QUEEN IS RELATED TO RICHARD III Richard III George VI Elizabeth II The University of Leicester and the Ministry of Justice will visit the High Court on March 13, to argue the legality of an exhumation licence, which gives the university control of Richard III's remains. A total of 17 universities were honoured at the Queen's Anniversary Prizes for Higher and Further Education. The University of Dundee was recognised by the Queen for its work on the areas of human anatomy, forensic human identification and facial reconstruction. Academics at Dundee were responsible for carrying out a facial reconstruction of Richard III based on the skull found in Leicester. Caroline Wilkinson, professor of craniofacial identification at the University of Dundee, led the work which used CT scan data from the remains to reconstruct a 3D bust version of what Richard III would have looked like. ‘Leicester approached us with the CT data and we used imaging software to build his face. The likeness was so strong that I had to do it three times just to make sure,’ said Professor Wilkinson. Richard III is to make history by becoming the first to have his genetic code sequenced. Scientists want to map the king’s DNA before his remains and any samples taken from them, are reinterred. They hope the work will reveal information about the dead monarch’s hair and eye colour and shed light on his ancestry and links to people living today. Researchers also hope the sequencing will provide more details about the king's susceptibility to diseases such as Alzheimer's and diabetes. Experts have already learned that besides being a hunchback, the king was badly infected with roundworm, a once common parasite in the UK. A battle-scarred skeleton with a twisted spine, pictured, was unearthed by archaeologists in a Leicester car park in 2012. It was later identified as that of Richard III Dr Turi King, from the University of Leicester, who is leading the gene sequencing project, said: 'It is an extremely rare occurrence that archaeologists are involved in the excavation of a known individual, let alone a king of England. 'At the same time we are in the midst of a new age of genetic research, with the ability to sequence entire genomes from ancient individuals and with them, those of pathogens that may have caused infectious disease. 'Sequencing the genome of Richard III is a hugely im


What unusual means of transport connects North Greenwich to the Royal Docks?

Open seven days a week - Cable car from North Greenwich - Greenwich Cable car from North Greenwich Cable car from North Greenwich Open seven days a week The Emirates Air Line cable car spans the River Thames between North Greenwich and the Royal Docks. It is open seven days a week. The cars are accessible for wheelchair users, pushchairs and cyclists (two bicycles per gondola). Operational times The usual operating hours in summer are: 7am to 10pm, Monday to Thursday 7am to 11pm, Friday 9am to 10pm, Sunday In winter, Sunday to Thursday closing time is 9pm. There will be longer opening hours when there are events at local venues, such as The O2 Arena. How to get to the Emirates Air Line cable car The cable car connects the Royal Docks (north terminal) and Greenwich Peninsula (south terminal). The cable car's Greenwich terminal is located at Greenwich Peninsula, south of the river, alongside North Greenwich tube station (Jubilee Line) and The O2 Arena. Emirates Greenwich Peninsula (South Terminal) Unit 1, Emirates Cable Car Terminal Edmund Halley Way View Emirates Air Line (cable car) in a larger map You can use the cable car to travel directly to Greenwich Peninsula and The O2 Arena from the Royal Docks, Newham, which is north of the river. The nearest station to the north terminal is Royal Victoria Docklands Light Railway. Emirates Royal Docks (North Terminal) Emirates Air Line London E16 4FA Emirates Aviation Experience You can test out your flying skills at the borough's latest attraction (located next to the Emirates Air Line Greenwich Peninsula terminal) - a state-of-the-art flight simulator that uses sophisticated technology and high definition graphics to replicate a real plane take off. The Emirates Aviation Experience is part of the Emirates Air Line cable car, and includes interactive games and educational tutorials demonstrating how Emirates aircraft operate. There is a cinema-style booth showing what really happens to your luggage in a film following the journey of a suitcase, as well as a 1.2 scale replica of a jet engine made from 165,000 LEGO bricks. But the main focus is the life-sized replica pilot's cockpit and flight simulator. Visit the Emirates Aviation Experience On-board tour A new in-cabin 'feature tour' compliments the existing flight with content drawing heavily on some of these sites and the area's vibrant past and present through to the bold and exciting plans for the future, allowing people to see and discover this area of London like never before. The tour consists of short films narrated by BBC presenter, global adventurer and Londoner Simon Reeves and includes some of the rich history of the Royal Docks and Lower Lea Valley to the legacy of the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, and the exciting plans to redevelop the Royal Docks and Greenwich Peninsula.


Which is the largest state in Australia?

Australian Cities, States and Territories - Tourism Australia Add Share Mainland Australia is the world’s largest island but also the smallest continent. The country is divided into six states and two territories.   What are Australia's cities, states and territories? Mainland Australia is the world’s largest island but also the smallest continent. The country is divided into six states and two territories. Australian Capital Territory The  Australian Capital Territory  (ACT) bounds the national capital of  Canberra  and is the centre of government. The Australian Capital Territory is located approximately 290 kilometres (180 miles) south of Sydney, and is home to a number of important national institutions, including Parliament House, the Australian War Memorial and the National Gallery of Australia. New South Wales New South Wales  (NSW) is Australia’s oldest and most populous state. New South Wales was originally settled as a penal colony on the shores of Port Jackson where the bustling capital city of  Sydney  now stands. Sydney is the nation’s largest city and is renowned for its idyllic beaches, great walks and world-class dining. New South Wales is also home to popular attractions including the Blue Mountains and the Hunter Valley wine region.  Northern Territory At the top end of Australia lies the  Northern Territory  (NT).  Darwin , on the northern coast, is the capital, and  Alice Springs  is the principal inland town. Alice Springs is the physical heart of Australia, almost exactly at the nation's geographical centre. The Northern Territory is home to the famous  Uluru  (Ayers Rock),  Kata Tjuta  (the Olgas) and  Kakadu National Park .   Queensland Queensland  (QLD) is Australia’s second-largest state (in size) and is home to the world famous  Great Barrier Reef , the world’s most extensive subtropical rainforest and the beautiful Queensland Islands – including the World Heritage-listed  Fraser Island .  Brisbane  is the state’s capital; it enjoys more winter sunshine and warmth than most Australian cities and is perfect for outdoor activities and water sports. South Australia South Australia  (SA) sits in the southern central part of the country, and covers some of the most arid parts of the continent. The state’s capital is  Adelaide  and is a great base for exploring the  Barossa  wineries, the  Flinders Ranges  and  Kangaroo Island . South Australia has a thriving arts scene and is known as the ‘Festival State’, with more than 500 events and festivals taking place there each year.  Tasmania Tasmania  (TAS) is separated from mainland Australia by the Bass Strait and is the smallest state in Australia. The capital,  Hobart , was founded in 1804 as a penal colony, and is Australia's second oldest capital city after Sydney. One-fifth of Tasmania is covered by national parks and wilderness – abundant in driving routes and walking trails – and it is one of the world’s most mountainous islands.  Victoria Victoria  (VIC) is the smallest of the mainland states in size but is home to the country’s second most populated city,  Melbourne . Often referred to as the nation’s cultural capital, Melbourne is famed for its graffiti laneways, fashion-forward boutiques and booming café scene. Victorians' enthusiasm for sport is also legendary and this is where  Australian Rules football  began. The only thing more sacred than  the footy  is Melbournians love of coffee, and here you’ll find some of Australia’s best flat whites, cappuccinos and piccolo lattes.  Western Australia Western Australia  (WA) is Australia’s largest state and is a place of true contrasts: from desert in the east to 13,000 kilometres of pristine coastline on the west. The state’s capital is  Perth ; the fourth most populous city in Australia and famed for its uncrowded beaches, parklands and fresh seafood. Off the coast of Esperance, in the state’s south, is Middle Island, which is home to the extraordinary pink-coloured  Lake Hillier . Australia also administers Ashmore and Cartier Islands, Christmas Island, the Cocos (or Keeling) Islands, the Coral S


Which animal features prominently in paintings by Alfred Munnings?

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A deficiency of which element causes goitre?

Symptoms and causes - Goiter - Mayo Clinic Symptoms and causes Enlarged thyroid Enlarged thyroid Widespread enlargement of your thyroid can expand the gland well beyond its normal size (outline) and may cause a noticeable bulge in your neck. Not all goiters cause signs and symptoms. When signs and symptoms do occur they may include: A visible swelling at the base of your neck that may be particularly obvious when you shave or put on makeup A tight feeling in your throat Coughing Pituitary gland and hypothalamus The pituitary gland and the hypothalamus are situated within the brain and control hormone production. Your thyroid gland produces two main hormones — thyroxine (T-4) and triiodothyronine (T-3). These hormones circulate in your bloodstream and help regulate your metabolism. They maintain the rate at which your body uses fats and carbohydrates, help control your body temperature, influence your heart rate, and help regulate the production of proteins. Your thyroid gland also produces calcitonin — a hormone that helps regulate the amount of calcium in your blood. Your pituitary gland and hypothalamus control the rate at which these hormones are produced and released. The process begins when the hypothalamus — an area at the base of your brain that acts as a thermostat for your whole system — signals your pituitary gland to make a hormone known as thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH). Your pituitary gland — also located at the base of your brain — releases a certain amount of TSH, depending on how much thyroxine and T-3 are in your blood. Your thyroid gland, in turn, regulates its production of hormones based on the amount of TSH it receives from the pituitary gland. Having a goiter doesn't necessarily mean that your thyroid gland isn't working normally. Even when it's enlarged, your thyroid may produce normal amounts of hormones. It might also, however, produce too much or too little thyroxine and T-3. A number of factors can cause your thyroid gland to enlarge. Among the most common are: Iodine deficiency. Iodine, which is essential for the production of thyroid hormones, is found primarily in seawater and in the soil in coastal areas. In the developing world, people who live inland or at high elevations are often iodine deficient and can develop goiters when the thyroid enlarges in an effort to obtain more iodine. The initial iodine deficiency may be made even worse by a diet high in hormone-inhibiting foods, such as cabbage, broccoli and cauliflower. Although a lack of dietary iodine is the main cause of goiters in many parts of the world, this is not often the case in countries where iodine is routinely added to table salt and other foods. Graves' disease. A goiter can sometimes occur when your thyroid gland produces too much thyroid hormone (hyperthyroidism). In Graves' disease, antibodies produced by your immune system mistakenly attack your thyroid gland, causing it to produce excess thyroxine. This overstimulation causes the thyroid to swell. Hashimoto's disease. A goiter can also result from an underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism). Like Graves' disease, Hashimoto's disease is an autoimmune disorder. But instead of causing your thyroid to produce too much hormone, Hashimoto's damages your thyroid so that it produces too little. Sensing a low hormone level, your pituitary gland produces more TSH to stimulate the thyroid, which then causes the gland to enlarge. Multinodular goiter. In this condition, several solid or fluid-filled lumps called nodules develop in both sides of your thyroid, resulting in overall enlargement of the gland. Solitary thyroid nodules. In this case, a single nodule develops in one part of your thyroid gland. Most nodules are noncancerous (benign) and don't lead to cancer. Thyroid cancer. Thyroid cancer is far less common than benign thyroid nodules. A biopsy of a thyroid nodule is very accurate in determining if it's cancerous. Pregnancy. A hormone produced during pregnancy, human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG), may cause your thyroid gland to enlarge slightly. Inflammation. Thyroiditis is


In a famous novel, how is Sir Percy Blakeney otherwise known?

Who was the Scarlet Pimpernel? About the Scarlet Pimpernel? The above         passage contains some of the most famous lines of verse in English         literature and is found in the classic novel, The Scarlet Pimpernel,         by Baroness Emma Orczy. Who was this         lterary character who has captured the imagination of generations         of readers, has spawned movies and popular TV series, and even         provided the inspiration for a hit Broadway musical? The Pimpernel's         character has his setting in the the streets of Paris, which are         awash in blood as Robespierre and his henchmen send hundreds of         French aristocrats to the guillotine. Against this backdrop one         unknown Englishman and his brave band of followers leave their         genteel lives behind to spirit the French royals to safety in         England. The question         that France's new leaders demand to know is: who is the Scarlet         Pimpernel? The question the reader asks is: why does Sir Percy         risk life and honor for a land not his own? Whatever the         motivation, the story of the Pimpernel and his gallant crew as         they outwit the Committee of Public Safety and its agent Chauvelin         again and again, is absorbing reading. Aristocrats,         clergy, shopgirls, even the Dauphin himself - no one is beyond         the Pimpernel's aid. So who was         he, this dashing character? The Scarlet         Pimpernel is one of the most famous heroic characters in popular         fiction of the past century. Because the adventures of the Pimpernel         were set in immediate post-revolutionary France, people these         days tend to think the story has been around since the end of         the 1700s, but the novel was first published in London in 1905.         It's all very French and very genteel English, but it was actually         written by a Hungarian woman who was an aristocrat by birth, and         actually became the template for a succession of Hollywood and         comic-book heroes. Baroness Emma         Orczy (1865-1947), a "transplanted" Hungarian, wrote dozens of         books but it is The Scarlet Pimpernel for which she is         remembered. The book tells         the story of Sir Percy Blakeney, a late-Georgian British society         fop who is known more for being a dandy than having an semblance         to a swordsman and hero. All is not         as it seems, however, and Sir Percy leads a double life as "the         Scarlet Pimpernel" -the rescuer of aristocrats and innocents during         the Reign of Terror that followed the French Revolution. Sir Percy,         feeling betrayed by his bride, French actress Marguerite St. Just,         is pursued by his nemesis, the French Republican agent Citizen         Chauvelin. The central         thrust of the Pimpernel - that of an unlikely everyman being capable         of living a twin life, one of which is unbelievably heroic - has         been copied time and time again since Baroness Orczy put pen to         paper. How? Think about Zorro, Bruce Wayne/Batman, Clark Kent/Superman. The list goes on. The story         has been dramatised on television and on the big screen several         times (most notably in 1935 with Leslie Howard, Merle Oberon and         Raymond Massey). In the '50s Marius Goring portayed what was arguably         the best TV Pimpernel, after starring in a Scarlet Pimpernel radio         series broadcast across the US. The 1982 TV series starring Anthony         Andrews, Jane Seymour and Ian McKellen was hugely popular. The         BBC


The dollar ($) and Euro (£) symbols both appear on which numerical key on a British keyboard?

How to Type Euro Sign (€) and Other Currency Symbols in Mac How to Type Euro Sign (€) and Other Currency Symbols in Mac In Mac, assuming you are using the US keyboard layout, you can enter the dollar sign ($) with the “Shift + 4” keyboard shortcut. What if you need to enter an European dollar sign (€)? The answer is simple. The keyboard shortcut for Euro sign is “Option + Shift + 2“. The next question is, what about Pound (£), Chinese Yen (¥) and many other currency signs? For other currency signs, we can grab the respective symbol from the character viewer. 1. Go to “System Preferences -> Keyboard”. In the “Keyboard” tab, check the field “Show Keyboard & Character Viewers in menu bar”. 2. Next, click the “Input Sources” button and check “Show Input menu in menu bar”. You should now see a flag in the menu bar. 3. Click on the flag to bring down the menu and select “Show Character Viewer”. 4. On the left pane of the Character viewer, select “Currency Symbol”. You will now see the various currency symbols. Simply double click on it to add it to the text field. That’s it.


Which classic cocktail consists of whisky, sweet vermouth and angostura bitters?

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