Which bowler holds the record for the most wickets in a Test career?

Greatest Ever: Cricket: The Top 10 Bowlers of All Time | Bleacher Report Greatest Ever: Cricket: The Top 10 Bowlers of All Time By Barney Corkhill , Senior Writer Jun 2, 2008 Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse more stories 62.3K 33 Comments The second installment of my Greatest Ever series is here! In this series I will look at the greatest talents to grace various sports. This time, carrying on from The Top Ten Batsmen of All Time, I look at the Top Ten Bowlers of all time. Enjoy! A good bowler can win a game of cricket for you almost on his own. If a great bowler is having a great day, he can rip through the oppositions batting line and set up an easy victory for his team. There have been many great bowlers over the years, here I try and condense it down into the top ten. 10. Wasim Akram (PAK) - A fast left-handed bowler, the "Sultan of Swing" took over 400 Test wickets, and holds the record for amount of wickets in ODIs (502) and List A cricket (881). An average of 23.62 in Test matches from 104 appearances is an impressive one. He is only one of three bowlers to record two hat-tricks in Test cricket, and only one of three to have achieved the same feat in ODI cricket. 9. Courtney Walsh (WIN) - Bowling over 5,000 Test match overs and taking over 500 Test match wickets, Walsh was a fast right-handed bowler. His partnership with Curtly Ambrose was one of the most feared in cricket throughout the 90s, carrying on the reputation left behind by previous West Indies fast bowlers. 8. Glenn McGrath (AUS) - McGrath was a key reason for Australia's domination of cricket since the mid 90s. His 563 Test wickets is the most any fast bowler has ever got, and fourth in the all time list. He has also taken more World Cup wickets than any other player. His average of 21.64 from 124 Tests is one of the best you will find on this star-studded list. 7. Curtly Ambrose (WIN) - This 6'7" colossus bowled over 1,000 maiden overs in just 98 Tests, and took 405 wickets. As already mentioned, his partnership with Courtney Walsh was a feared one, and his average of just 20.99 shows why that was so. His 2 metre plus frame was an intimidating sight for any batsman, and allowed him to get bounce on whatever pitch he played on. 6. Dennis Lillee (AUS) - Very unlucky to miss out on the top five, Lillee was a fearsome fast bowler with a fiery temper. His 355 Test wickets was a record when he retired in 1984, and his average of 23.92 isn't too shabby either. Few, if any batsmen ever looked forward to facing Lillee, as they knew they would be in for a tough time. 5. Sir Richard Hadlee (NZ) - Hadlee was the first bowler to ever pass the 400 Test wickets mark. It was often said that Hadlee always thought 'what would Lillee do?' when trying to get his man out. The Kiwi went on to eclipse his idol with 431 Test wickets and an average of just 22.29. 4. Malcolm Marshall (WIN) - Marshall's Test bowling average of 20.94 is the best of any bowler to have taken more then 200 wickets. His aggressive fast bowling became feared among batsmen, especially his bouncer, which people attempted to get banned on more than one occasion. He recorded 376 Test match wickets. 3. Shane Warne (AUS) - The third and final Aussie to be featured on this list, Shane Warne is the greatest leg-spin bowler in cricket history. One of only two men to have achieved over 700 Test match wickets, he was the only bowler to be voted as one of the five Wisden Cricketers of the Century. He is popular to a huge amount of fans around the world, but because of his outspoken personality is unpopular among many more. 2. Sydney Barnes (ENG) - The first Englishman on this list, and perhaps a surprise choice. Despite not taking too many wickets, Barnes' Test match average remains the best I've seen. He only played in 27 Test matches and took 189 wickets. That's an average of a phenomenal 16.43. His first-class career was more of the same, with an average of just over 17, recording 719 wickets in 133 matches. 1. Muttiah Muralitharan (SRI) - Murali is without doubt the greatest off-spinner of all time, and


In 2009, Kate Winslett won the 'Oscar' for Best Actress for her role in which film?

Oscars 2009: Kate Winslet wins best actress for The Reader - Telegraph Oscars Oscars 2009: Kate Winslet wins best actress for The Reader Kate Winslet has won her first Oscar, for best actress, for her performance as  a former Nazi death camp guard in The Reader. By Tom Leonard in Los Angeles 6:10AM GMT 23 Feb 2009 The 33-year-old British actress had been nominated for an Academy Award on five previous occasions. In a widely-predicted win, she beat other nominees for the award who included Meryl Streep for Doubt, Anne Hathaway for Rachel Getting Married, Angelina Jolie for Changeling and Melissa Leo for Frozen River. She has already won a BAFTA award, two Golden Globes and a Screen Actors Guild award this season but her emotional, breathless acceptance speech made clear her delight at finally securing an Oscar. "To the academy thank you so much. My God," she said, adding that she had dreamed of winning an Oscar for a long time. "I'd be lying if I haven't made a version of this speech before. I think I was probably eight years old and staring into the bathroom mirror and this would have been a shampoo bottle," she said. Related Articles Oscars 2009: Kate Winslet profile 22 Feb 2009 "It's not a shampoo bottle now. I feel very fortunate to have made it all the way from there to here and I'd like to thank some of the people along the way who had faith in me." She also called on her father to whistle from the audience so she could see him in the crowd, which he did. "I can't believe we're in a category with Meryl Streep at all," Winslet said. "I'm sorry, Meryl, but you have to just suck that up." She was also praised for her role as a disillusioned housewife in Revolutionary Road alongside Leonardo di Caprio, her co-star in Titanic. Released within two weeks of The Reader, Revolutionary Road was widely regarded as her stronger performance. In The Reader, she plays Hanna Schmitz, a former Nazi prison guard who begins an affair with a teenage boy more than a decade later. Winslet, who is married to the Oscar-winning director Sam Mendes, has two young children. Start your free 30 day Amazon Prime trial»


Which team did Tottenham Hotspur defeat on penalties to win the 1984 UEFA Cup Final?

Memories Of The 1984 UEFA Cup Final | TottenhamBlog.com Memories Of The 1984 UEFA Cup Final Tweet on Twitter This was a fantastic time to be a Spurs supporter. There was a wonderful blend of style and courage in the team. Graham Roberts and Paul Miller provided the guts and determination, Hoddle and Ardiles could twist, turn and pass the ball majestically, while Crooks and Archibald would score goals for fun. Even though everyone in my hometown of Falmouth seemed to be supporting Liverpool, I just could not understand why they did not love Tottenham Hotspur. 1984 became a transitional time for Tottenham. Keith Burkinshaw, our no-nonsense, straight-talking manager from Yorkshire would be leaving Spurs at the end of the season. He might have seemed dour and dull, but he was responsible for bringing back the glory days at White Hart Lane. Burkinshaw oversaw promotion from the old Second Division, the radical signing of Osvaldo Ardiles and Ricky Villa, two FA Cup’s (1981 and 1982) and now had earned a fitting finale in the shape of the UEFA Cup Final second leg at the Lane. The first leg in Belgium finished 1-1. Paul Miller gave Spurs the lead after 58 minutes, but Anderlecht equalised from Morten Olsen with five minutes to go. That away goal by Miller gave Spurs a slight advantage. However, nothing is guaranteed and it would be far from easy in the second leg at White Hart Lane. So on Wednesday May 23rd 1984, I caught the train to London to see what could be the biggest game of my life. The pre-match atmosphere in and around White Hart Lane was electric. I know this sounds like an overused cliché, but this was truly momentous. I had heard others speak of the special European nights at the Lane, but only now did I understand exactly what they had meant. Standing on the Shelf Side, with the old floodlights beaming down on to the green pitch, made the hairs on the back of my neck stand to attention. There was nowhere else in the world I would have preferred to be, than this place at this time. I briefly contemplate the idea that Anderlecht might retain their cup. The previous season (1982/83), Anderlecht had beaten Benfica 2-1 on aggregate to win the trophy. On this occasion, there would be no Perryman, Hoddle, or Clemence in the Spurs side, but I tried to keep positive about our chances. This positivity stayed with me until Anderlecht break away and score in the 60th minute with a confident finish by Alex Czerniatinski. The Belgian fans are now sensing victory and the Spurs supporters are sensing defeat and despair. Various half chances come our way, but none of these are converted. On 77 minutes, Keith Burkinshaw decides to bring on Osvaldo Ardiles in place of centre back Paul Miller. Surely, our Argentine legend could give us that extra thrust that we so badly needed. In the 82nd minute, a corner is awarded to Tottenham. Some idiot from the Park Lane end throws an empty beer bottle on to the pitch. Graham Roberts picks up the missile and throws it safely to one side, before gesturing to suggest that whoever threw it was a complete lunatic. The corner was finally taken and fell to Ardiles… It had to be, surely… But unbelievably he hits the crossbar! That is our golden moment wasted, but before I am given the chance to cry into my scarf, the ball is crossed in again. Graham Roberts controls the ball with his barrel-like chest, stumbles forward in the penalty area and then taps the ball into the Belgians net with his right foot. For the next few moments I couldn’t see very much. Those moments of ecstasy resembled a mosh pit. Arms and legs, loose change, programmes are scattered everywhere in the melee. The feeling of delirium soon subsides and I find myself back with the jittery sensations of nervousness that I experienced before Robbo’s equaliser. The game progressed into extra time and the thought of penalties entered everyone’s mind. With no Ray Clemence in goal, this prospect seemed daunting. Finally, the whistle blew for the end of the game and it was decided that the penalties would be taken at the Paxton Road End


Which artist painted the ceiling of the Palais Garnier Opera House in Paris in 1964?

Marc Chagall’s Ceiling for the Paris Opéra - 1st series of panels - Google Arts & Culture Opéra national de Paris In 1960, the Minister of Cultural Affairs André Malraux made what in those days was the bold as well as spectacular gesture of commissioning Marc Chagall to paint a new ceiling for the Opéra. True, there was a recent precedent, the rather unsuccessful ceiling painted for the Louvre’s Salle Henri II by George Braque in 1952. And in fact, Malraux would follow up the year after and commission André Masson to do a ceiling for the Théâtre de l’Odéon. Was this an attempt to smash open the orderly but closed world created by Charles Garnier? A media coup at a time when the media were taking over the world. An act of sacrilege? Chagall’s painting now covered the work of another artist, who, like all the pompier (as the nineteenth century academic painters were known), was out of favour. (That said, he would not remain there for long: less than two decades later, Lenepveu’s design was given the honours of the new Musée d’Orsay.) The action was sacrilegious, above all, with regard to Garnier’s principle of harmony, a principle observed by all the artists working under him, and even, to a certain degree, by Carpeaux. But then of course Garnier was no longer there to safeguard the unity of his palace of dreams. Chagall’s ceiling did, without a doubt, make the Palais Garnier fashionable again. Just as, twenty years later, Buren’s columns put the spotlight on the Palais-Royal, which Parisians had totally forgotten, and were a great improvement on the car park that had dishonoured its courtyard for decades without anyone seeming to care. And just as, thirty years later, Pei’s pyramid made the Louvre an international talking point: not that the museum was lacking in claims to fame, but this relatively marginal architectural intrusion ensured that the “Grand Louvre” programme got plenty of global media coverage. Whatever one may think of their artistic merits, there is no denying that these three “gestures” were highly successful in terms of communication. And that, it would seem, was Malraux’s main concern at the Opéra. Likewise, all three interventions brought an element of continuity as well as rupture. Pei’s pyramid certainly broke with the Renaissance and Napoleon III facades of the Louvre, but it echoes the obelisk on Place de la Concorde. Buren’s columns clearly continue the colonnade of the Galerie d’Orléans, even if they are truncated and striped; and Chagall’s ceiling, while it incontestably breaks with the harmony of the auditorium, is, in many respects, in profound continuity with Garnier’s work (Chagall was an attentive reader of “Le Nouvel Opéra”). First of all, with his sharp, fresh hues – his “admirable prismatic colours” (André Breton) – Chagall continues and completes the reintroduction of colour, which was so important to Garnier. Chagall’s own gift for colour is something he had discovered when he came to Paris: “In Russia everything is dark, brown, grey. When I came to France, I was struck by the shimmering colours, the play of light, and I found what I had been blindly groping for, this refinement of matter and uninhibited colour.” In Paris, “things, nature, people were lit up by this ‘light-freedom’ and seemed to bathe in a coloured bath.” Moreover, this ceiling completes the Palais Garnier’s “pantheon” of illustrious composers throughout the ages. It thus adds some of the architect’s contemporaries, such as Wagner [1]and Berlioz[2] who were “over-looked” in his iconographic programme (Verdi was the only living composer to be represented by a statue at the inauguration in 1875). It also introduces some major composers from the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, including three from the relatively recent Russian school (unknown in France until Diaghilev’s time). What’s more, Chagall evokes these composers through an “Olympus” of characters from their operas. As readers will recall, “Olympus” was Garnier’s generic term for theatre ceilings. Chagall was a lyric painter, and the correspondence,


In which town would you find the World War I memorial, the Menin Gate?

The Menin Gate Memorial | Australian War Memorial The Menin Gate Memorial To Flanders Fields, 1917 , Commemoration , Memorials , Research material Tens of thousands of British and Empire troops remain ‘missing’ in France and Belgium. Some lie in nameless graves while the remains of others have never been found. The Menin Gate at Ypres records the names of 55,000 of the missing in Belgium and a similar number are recorded elsewhere; there are 35,000 names on the Tyne Cot memorial. The names of Australia’s 6,000 missing in Belgium are engraved on the walls of the Menin Gate. Menin Gate at Midnight by Will Longstaff (1927) ART09807 Menin Gate Memorial The Menin Gate was so named because here the road out of Ypres passed through the old wall defences going in the direction of Menin. During the war the two stone lions standing on each side of the Menin Gate were seen by tens of thousands of troops as they went towards the front line. The gate, beyond which these men’s fate lay, became highly symbolic. Afterwards it was decided that on this site a huge monument, designed by the architect Sir Reginald Blomfield, would commemorate those of the Empire who were killed in Belgium but have no known grave. The memorial was unveiled by Field Marshal Lord Plumer on 24 July 1927. Although it bears the names of 55,000 soldiers including 6,000 Australians, so great were the casualties that not all the names of “the missing” are here. Every evening the Last Post is sounded under the memorial’s great arch. Acclaimed British author and poet Rudyard Kipling contributed the following words which were inscribed on both the eastern and western facades of the memorial. TO THE ARMIES OF THE BRITISH EMPIRE WHO STOOD HERE FROM 1914 TO 1918 AND TO THOSE OF THEIR DEAD WHO HAVE NO KNOWN GRAVE And above the staircase arches, the following: IN MAJOREM DEI GLORIAM OF OFFICERS AND MEN WHO FELL IN YPRES SALIENT, BUT TO WHOM THE FORTUNES OF WAR DENIED THE KNOWN AND HONOURED BURIAL GIVEN TO THEIR COMRADES IN DEATH - Kipling


Who was the King of Libya who was overthrown by a military coup led by Colonel Qaddafi in 1969?

Qaddafi leads coup in Libya - Sep 01, 1969 - HISTORY.com Qaddafi leads coup in Libya Share this: Qaddafi leads coup in Libya Author Qaddafi leads coup in Libya URL Publisher A+E Networks Muammar al-Qaddafi, a 27-year-old Libyan army captain, leads a successful military coup against King Idris I of Libya. Idris was deposed and Qaddafi was named chairman of Libya’s new governing body, the Revolutionary Command Council. Qaddafi was born in a tent in the Libyan desert in 1942, the son of a Bedouin farmer. A gifted student, he graduated from the University of Libya in 1963 and the Libyan military academy at Banghazi in 1965. An ardent Arab nationalist, he plotted with a group of fellow officers to overthrow King Idris, who was viewed as overly conservative and indifferent to the movement for greater political unity among Arab countries. By the time Qaddafi attained the rank of captain, in 1969, the revolutionaries were ready to strike. They waited until King Idris was out of the country, being treated for a leg ailment at a Turkish spa, and then toppled his government in a bloodless coup. The monarchy was abolished, and Idris traveled from Turkey to Greece before finding asylum in Egypt. He died there in Cairo in 1983. Blending Islamic orthodoxy, revolutionary socialism, and Arab nationalism, Qaddafi established a fervently anti-Western dictatorship in Libya. In 1970, he removed U.S. and British military bases and expelled Italian and Jewish Libyans. In 1973, he took control of foreign-owned oil fields. He reinstated traditional Islamic laws, such as prohibition of alcoholic beverages and gambling, but liberated women and launched social programs that improved the standard of living in Libya. As part of his stated ambition to unite the Arab world, he sought closer relations with his Arab neighbors, especially Egypt. However, when Egypt and then other Arab nations began a peace process with Israel, Libya became increasingly isolated. Qaddafi’s government financed a wide variety of terrorist groups worldwide, from Palestinian guerrillas and Philippine Muslim rebels to the Irish Republican Army. During the 1980s, the West blamed him for numerous terrorist attacks in Europe, and in April 1986 U.S. war planes bombed Tripoli in retaliation for a bombing of a West German dance hall. Qaddafi was reportedly injured and his infant daughter killed in the U.S. attack. In the late 1990s, Qaddafi sought to lead Libya out of its long international isolation by turning over to the West two suspects wanted for the 1988 explosion of an airliner over Lockerbie, Scotland. In response, the United Nations lifted sanctions against Libya. The United States removed its own embargo in September 2004. After years of rejection in the Arab world, Qaddafi also sought to forge stronger relations with non-Islamic African nations such as South Africa, remodeling himself as an elder African statesman. In February 2011, as unrest spread through much of the Arab world, massive political protests against the Qaddafi regime sparked a civil war between revolutionaries and loyalists. In March, an international coalition began conducting airstrikes against Qaddafi strongholds under the auspices of a U.N. Security Council resolution. On October 20, Libya’s interim government announced that Qaddafi had died after being captured near his hometown of Sirte. More on This Topic


Which breed of dog was originally bred in Germany by a tax collector who needed a guard dog for protection?

Information About The Dobermann Breed | Dobermann Dogs | Fond of Dobermanns Information About The Dobermann Breed Louis Dobermann The Dobermannpinscher (originally one word) was named after its creator, Louis Dobermann some five years after his death. Originally the dogs he bred were known as Thurlinger Pinschers or Polizellich Soldatenhund. Louis set about breeding the perfect guard dog to protect him in his varied and risky jobs. No one can be one hundred percent sure what breeds Herr Dobermann used in his endeavour to breed his loyal, intelligent and fierce guard dogs but it is thought that the old German Pinscher and old smooth coated, bob tailed German Shepherd dog were the initial mix. Louis and friends bred these dogs in Apolda a community of dog lovers and breeders where there was a regular dog market. His dogs were in demand and achieved good prices. Herr Dobermann’s numerous jobs included being the municipal knacker man, (a cheap source of food), local dog warden or dog catcher and the official tax collector who needed the protection of a loyal guard dog. At night time he was also a police officer and night watchman. Attending the local dog market and having the resources of the dog pound gave Louis the opportunity to breed his ideal dog. As well as guarding these dogs were used for driving cattle and for guarding against robbers on the drovers trail. After Herr Dobermann’s death an admirer of the breed Herr Otto Goller sough to improve the Dobermanns temperament. He appreciated the exceptional intelligence of these dogs but also knew they were generally too fierce and set about breeding a more friendly animal. He was so successful that he produced a good house/guard dog and it became one of the most popular dogs in Germany. Herr Goller founded the first Dobermannpinscher club in Apolda in 1910. Some other breeds that are believed to have influenced the present day Dobermann are: old German Pointers, the Weimaraner, the Visla Pointer, the French Beauceron and the Blue Great Dane, the Blue German Mastiff, the English Greyhound and even a Gordon Setter. By 1900 the breed was recognised by the German Kennel Club and shortly after the breed began to appear in the UK and USA. In 1949 the word pinscher which means terrier was dropped and today in the U.K. the dog is now just known as the Dobermann. There is a huge amount of history around these dogs and their near demise after the Second World War and their introduction into Great Britain, their export world wide and the showing scene. The vision for this beautiful athletic, intelligent dog however lies with Herr Louis Dobermann who is one of a select few having a dog named after him. The Breed Today News of two generous donations from our supporters Doberdayz and Dany and Laura Roberts Though sadly we no longer have Louis' blog . In Life after Louis, Olga introduces her Troy-Boy and discover being in charge 'ain't so easy!' She tells all here . FOND receives donation from Scottish Dobermann Club Every Dobermann owner should be aware of the dangers of Bloat. Please look at our bloat explanation post Our thanks to Doberdayz for the generous donation raised at their Summer Show. Taking you dog abroad can pose health risks find out more HERE BACK ON THE DOBIE TRAIL Catch up with the latest tales from our re-homed dogs on the 2016 Dobie trail


Deriving from the French for 'long coat', what name is given to the close-fitting, ankle length robe worn by Christian clergymen?

cassock cassock /kas"euhk/, n. 1. a long, close-fitting garment worn by members of the clergy or others participating in church services. 2. a lightweight, double-breasted ecclesiastical coat or jacket, worn under the Geneva gown. 3. a member of the clergy. [1540-50; < MF casaque , perh. < a Turkic word akin to the source of COSSACK] * * * ▪ dress       long garment worn by Roman Catholic and other clergy both as ordinary dress and under liturgical garments. The cassock, with button closure, has long sleeves and fits the body closely. In the Roman Catholic church ( Roman Catholicism ) the colour and trim vary with the ecclesiastical rank of the wearer: the pope wears plain white, cardinals black with scarlet trim, archbishops and bishops black with red trim, and lesser clergy plain black. In choir and church ceremonies the pope wears a white silk cassock; cardinals wear scarlet, except in penitential seasons when they wear purple; and lesser clergy wear plain black.       The cassock, though part of the canonical costume of the clergy, is not a liturgical vestment. It was originally the out-of-doors and domestic dress of European laity as well as clergy, and its survival among the latter when the secular fashions had changed is merely the outcome of ecclesiastical conservatism. In mild weather it was the outer garment; in cold weather it was worn under the tabard (a tunic with or without short sleeves) or chimere (a loose, sleeveless gown); sometimes in the Middle Ages the name chimere was given to it as well as to the sleeveless upper robe. In winter the cassock was often lined with furs varying in costliness with the rank of the wearer, and its colour also varied in the Middle Ages with ecclesiastical or academic status.       In the Roman Catholic church the cassock was traditionally worn by the clergy whenever they appeared, both in ordinary life (except in Protestant countries) and under their vestments in church. In the Church of England the cassock, which with the gown is prescribed by a canon of 1604 as the canonical dress of the clergy, has been worn by the clergy since the Reformation. It has long ceased, however, to be the everyday walking dress of either Catholic or Anglican clergy and is now usually worn only in church, at home, or more rarely within the precincts of their own parishes.       In the Eastern church the cassock's equivalent is called a rhason. * * * cassolette Look at other dictionaries: Cassock — Cas sock, n. [F. casaque, fr. It. casacca, perh. fr. L. casa cottage, in It., house; or of Slavic origin.] [1913 Webster] 1. A long outer garment formerly worn by men and women, as well as by soldiers as part of their uniform. [1913 Webster] 2.… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English cassock — (n.) mid 16c., from M.Fr. casaque long coat (26c.), probably ultimately from Turk. quzzak nomad, adventurer, (the source of COSSACK (Cf. Cossack)), from their typical riding coat. Or perhaps from Arabic kazagand, from Pers. kazhagand padded coat …   Etymology dictionary cassock — ► NOUN ▪ a long garment worn by some Christian clergy and members of church choirs. ORIGIN Italian casacca riding coat …   English terms dictionary cassock — [kas′ək] n. [Fr casaque; prob. < Turk qazaq, nomad, adventurer (> Russ kozak, COSSACK); in allusion to their usual riding coat] a long, closefitting vestment, generally black, worn as an outer garment or under the surplice by members of the …   English World dictionary Cassock — Not to be confused with Cossack. The cassock, an item of clerical clothing, is an ankle length robe worn by clerics of the Roman Catholic Church, Eastern Orthodox Church, Anglican Church, Lutheran Church and some ministers and ordained officers… …   Wikipedia cassock — [16] Etymologically, a cassock is probably a cloak worn by a Cossack; the two words appear to be ultimately identical. Cassock, which originally meant simply ‘cloak’ or ‘long coat’ (its current application to clergymen’s tunics arose in the 17th… …   The Hutchinson dictionary of word origins cassock — [16] Etymologic


Which former G.P. is the current Shadow Secretary of State for Defence?

BBC News - Cameron's government: A guide to who's who Cameron's government: A guide to who's who Click on the faces for profiles Click on the pictures to read profiles of David Cameron's Conservative-Lib Dem coalition cabinet: PRIME MINISTER - DAVID CAMERON Conservative David Cameron was virtually unknown outside Westminster when he was elected Tory leader in December 2005 at the age of 39. The Old Etonian had dazzled that year's party conference with his youthful dynamism and charisma, reportedly telling journalists he was the "heir to Blair". He has sought to match the former PM by putting the Conservatives at the centre ground of British politics. Before becoming leader, he was the Conservatives' campaign co-ordinator at the 2005 general election and shadow education secretary. He was special adviser to Home Secretary Michael Howard and Chancellor Norman Lamont in the 1990s before spending seven years as a public relations executive with commercial broadcaster Carlton. Return DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER - NICK CLEGG In just five years, Liberal Democrat Nick Clegg, at 43 the same age as Mr Cameron, has gone from political obscurity to the absolute front line of British politics. After becoming MP for Sheffield Hallam at the 2005 election, he was promoted to Europe spokesman, before moving on to the home affairs role. When Sir Menzies Campbell resigned as leader in 2007, he entered the race to succeed him, in the end narrowly beating Chris Huhne. He has campaigned against the government over civil liberties and opposed the Conservatives' spending cuts plans, attempting to create a distance between the Lib Dems and what he calls the "old parties". But he really came to prominence during the televised debates ahead of the general elections, being judged in polls to have been the big winner of the first one. However, this appeared to do little to help the Lib Dems when they actually lost seats on 6 May. The party, though, retained enough MPs to become the vital players in the hung parliament. Return FOREIGN SECRETARY - WILLIAM HAGUE Since he returned to the shadow cabinet in 2005, Conservative William Hague has become a key adviser to David Cameron, and was seen as de facto deputy party leader. The new foreign secretary has plenty of experience to call upon, having been Tory leader himself from 1997 to 2001 and shadow foreign secretary until the election. A witty and engaging Commons performer who is popular with grassroots Tory members, Mr Hague entered Parliament in 1989 having been special adviser to Chancellor Sir Geoffrey Howe. He was soon promoted to be a social security minister and in 1995 entered the Cabinet as Secretary of State for Wales. In addition to his duties as shadow foreign secretary, Mr Cameron put Mr Hague in charge of rebuilding the party in the North of England, as chairman of its Northern Board. Mr Hague has said that as foreign secretary, he is determined to put in place a "distinctive British foreign policy" and the situation in Afghanistan is a priority. Minister of State (Europe) - David Lidington (Conservative) Once a special adviser to Foreign Secretary Douglas Hurd and a parliamentary aide to William Hague, he is regarded as being less eurosceptic than those who occupied this important role when the Tories were in opposition Minister of State - Jeremy Browne (Liberal Democrat) A former Lib Dem press chief, he has been MP for Taunton since 2005. Was the party's deputy Treasury spokesman before the election. Minister of State - Lord Howell (Conservative) Junior Foreign Office minister - Henry Bellingham (Conservative) Junior Foreign Office minister - Alistair Burt (Conservative) Return CHANCELLOR - GEORGE OSBORNE One of David Cameron's closest friends and Conservative allies, George Osborne rose rapidly after becoming MP for Tatton in 2001. Michael Howard promoted him from shadow chief secretary to the Treasury to shadow chancellor in May 2005, at the age of 34. Mr Osborne took a key role in the election campaign and has been at the forefront of the debate on how to deal with the recession and the UK


Who was the King of Egypt who was overthrown by a military coup led by Gamel Abdel Nasser in 1952?

Today in History: 23 July 1952: Gamal Nasser Pulls the Strings as General Naguib Overthrows Egypt's King Farouk I Egypt King Farouk I of Egypt is overthrown by the Free Officers Movement led by General Muhammad Naguib. Gamal Abdel Nasser created the movement and is the peson who is really behind the coup, but Naguib is a respected military officer who provides credibility. The new revolutionary government of Egypt is nationalist and anti-imperialist, which means that it's a target for western powers like Britain and France which consider nationalist movements in the Middle East to be threats to their interests. This Egyptian revolution will inspire many other nationalist, anti-imperialist revolutions in nations like Algeria and Kenya. Video


Also a three-times World Champion, which American skier won the gold medal in the Women's Downhill at the 2010 Winter Olympics?

Alpine Skiing Medal Favorites at the 2010 Winter Olympics - dummies Alpine Skiing Medal Favorites at the 2010 Winter Olympics Alpine Skiing Medal Favorites at the 2010 Winter Olympics Alpine Skiing Medal Favorites at the 2010 Winter Olympics Before you begin watching the alpine skiing events at the Winter Olympics in Vancouver, you’ll want to know who the medal favorites are. The best way to gauge who might the medals at the Olympics in alpine skiing is to look at who’s been winning at this season’s World Cup events. The countries that have been doing the best this season are Austria, Switzerland, Italy, USA, and France, in that order. The racers from these countries definitively have the most momentum. It’s important to realize that in most races the top 10 finishers are only separated by a tenth of a second. So, on any given day, any of the top racers could come out ahead. Women Here are the six women that you need to keep an eye on at the 2010 Vancouver Olympics. Lindsey Vonn (USA) Hailing from St. Paul, MN, Lindsey Vonn is on a role. At a recent World Cup event in Haus Im Ennstal, Austria, Lindsey became the first American to ever to win on three straight days of World Cup competition. Lindsey is the reigning downhill and super-G world champion and has won both the 2008 and 2009 overall World Cup titles. Vonn hopes to medal in each of the five Olympic alpine events. Maria Riesch (Germany) Maria Riesch, from Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Bavaria, is likely to medal in slalom. She never finished below sixth in the ten World Cup slalom events this season and she won five of them. Incidentally, Maria and Lindsey are best friends. Kathrin Zettel (Austria) The Austrian alpine team is particularly strong and Kathrin is one of the best. Kathrin, from Gostling, Scheibbs, is the current Austrian National Champion in both Slalom and Giant Slalom. Kathrin finished fourth in World Cup standings. To top it off she’s just coming off of a big win in Slalom and Giant Slalom at Marribor in January. Anja Paerson (Sweden) Anja Paerson, from Umea, Sweden, has to be considered as a strong contender. Anja has a history of success, with five Olympic medals and six World Cup medals and 40 World Cup wins. Although she has had a few difficult seasons lately, 2009 was a good year for her and she finished third overall. Sandrine Aubert (France) This will be Sandrine’s first Olympics. From Echirolles, Isere, Sandrine is a relative newcomer to the event; however, she is having a phenomenal year. In fact, she’s won 4 World Cup Slalom races in the past year and is at the top of the standings in Slalom. Kathrin Holzl (Germany) Another Olympic newcomer is Kathrin Holzl from Berchtesgaden, Bavaria. Although she made her World Cup debut in 2001, she didn’t really come into her own until 2007 when she finished 5th overall in Giant Slalom. This has been a great season for Kathrin with two World Cup victories and a win at the 2009 World Ski Champion in Giant Slalom. Men If you see one of these five men listed in a skiing event at the Vancouver Winter Olympics, you know it’s going to be a good race. Benjamin Raich (Austria) Benjamin Raich won gold in the 2006 Torino Olympics Slalom and Giant Slalom races and he’s back again. Benjamin, from Arzl im Pitztal, Tyrol, has stayed near the top of international racing for a decade now. He medaled in 7 of his 17 World Ski Championship races and had three victories in 2009 year in Giant Slalom and Super Combined. Carlo Janka (Switzerland) Carlo Janka, from Obersaxen, Graubunden, is one of the strongest members of the Swiss team. He won the Giant Slalom event at the 2009 World Championship of Val d’Isere, France, and came in third in Downhill. Carlo is strong in all four alpine skiing events and in December won three different events at a World Cup competition. Didier Cuche (Switzerland) Didier Cuche, from Le Paquier, is another Swiss powerhouse skier. Didier won a World Cup Event title in each of the last three seasons and a total of eleven World Cup race wins overall—three victories in 2009 alone. Manfred Moelgg (Italy) M


Located in Norfolk and Lincolnshire, which is England's largest 'Site of Special Scientific Interest'?

Lincolnshire's National Nature Reserves - GOV.UK GOV.UK A group of small woods in Lincolnshire, the largest of which is Chambers Farm Wood. Main habitats: woodland Management: Forestry Commission Features of interest The woods are the most important examples of small-leaved lime woodland in Britain. They cover a wide range of soil and drainage conditions, resulting in a varied ground flora and range of different tree and shrub communities. There is a visitor centre and butterfly garden in Chambers Farm Wood . The nearest toilets are in the visitor centre and there is a picnic area nearby. There is a marked trail through Chambers Farm Wood together with paths offering wheelchair access. There are interpretation panels, and leaflets are available on-site. Directions The majority of the woods are 1 to 3 kilometres south of the A158 on either side of the B1202 between the towns of Bardney and Wragby. Access to the woods is via minor roads from the A158 and B1202. There is a car park in Chambers Farm Wood accessed from Hoop Lane via the B1202. The nearest train station is Lincoln (15 kilometres to the west). There are bus services along the A158 on the Interconnect 6 route from Lincoln to Skegness. Bardney is close to Cycle Network Route 1 . Contact Email for groups and activities: jenny.boatwright@forestry.gsi.gov.uk Donna Nook Donna Nook National Nature Reserve covers more than 10 kilometres of coastline between Grainthorpe Haven in the north and Saltfleet in the south. It consists of dunes, slacks and intertidal areas which provide a home for many rare and important wildlife species. The area is particularly noted for its uncommon bird passage migrants and also has one of the largest breeding colonies of grey seals in the UK. Main habitats: coastal Area: 341.4 hectares Management: partnership between the Ministry of Defence and the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust. The trust is responsible for the conservation management of all the land within the reserve. Features of interest Further information about the NNR, its wildlife and features of interest is on the Donna Nook pages of Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust’s website . Safety The Ministry of Defence still maintains part of the area as a bombing target range and under no circumstances should anyone enter the bombing area when red flags are flying. However, most of the dune area is accessible at all times. Contact LN11 7TR Gibraltar Point Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve forms the north-eastern extremity and entrance to the Wash estuary and has been built by complex tidal and geomorphological processes. Main habitats: coastal Management: Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust Features of interest Most of the reserve is intertidal flats and saltmarsh. There are areas of freshwater marsh and man-made fresh and salty water meres. Large numbers of migrant and overwintering birds visit the reserve. Further information about the NNR, its wildlife and features of interest is on the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust website . Directions The reserve is one and a half miles south of Skegness, Lincolnshire, and is signposted from Skegness town centre. There are buses and trains which run to Skegness, although nothing passes the reserve. Saltfleetby-Theddlethorpe Dunes Saltfleetby–Theddlethorpe Dunes National Nature Reserve stretches for 8 kilometres along the north-east coast of Lincolnshire. The site can be enjoyed all year, although there are some recommended visiting times: May-June for dune flora, May-October for migrant birds, and the winter months for wildfowl. Main habitats: coastal Area: 952 hectares Features of interest The reserve’s constantly changing habitats include saltmarsh, foreshore and embryonic dunes on the seaward side and the more stable established dunes and marsh on the landward side. Both are home to a wealth of plants, birds and insects. Natural England organises many events at the Saltfleetby-Theddlethorpe Dunes, including nature rambles, bird walks and activities for children (some suitable for wheelchair users). These events are free and pre-booking is not required. Horse ri


Also a two-time World Champion, which American skier won the gold medal in the Men's Combined at the 2010 Winter Olympics?

2010 Winter Olympics: Top athletes to watch 2010 Winter Olympics: Top athletes to watch The Winter Olympics kick off Friday, and ESPN.com's Howard Bryant, Jim Caple and Bonnie D. Ford preview some of the athletes to watch once the flame is lit in Vancouver. Jeremy Abbott has won two straight U.S. titles and is currently ranked fifth in the world.  AP Photo/Mark Duncan Jeremy Abbott (figure skating) While all the attention in this country has gone to reigning world champ Evan Lysacek and Johnny Weir, Abbott has very quietly won the past two U.S. championships (his winning performance at last month's nationals set the American record for total points). Abbott isn't a favorite to medal, and he doesn't have his own reality show or an endorsement deal with Ralph Lauren; but as he's proven over the past year, that hasn't kept him from winning. -- Caple Meryl Davis and Charlie White (ice dancing) Modern dance, indeed. This engaging young team from Michigan took the online world by storm last fall with a Bollywood-inspired Indian program in the original dance, and their free dance is a bravura combination of creativity and athleticism that embodies where this once-maligned event is headed in the 21st century. A podium-bound duo in what might be a North American medals sweep. -- Ford Rachael Flatt (figure skating) No national champion from a traditional skating power is coming into the Olympics with less hype or pressure than this underrated competitor from Colorado. Maintaining the U.S. medals streak in ladies' figure skating, a dynastic run that started in 1968, will be a huge challenge given the star power in this field. But two strong, clean programs -- Flatt's specialty -- could get her a lot further than people may think. -- Ford Kris Freeman (cross-country skiing) Is this guy made for an up-close-and-personal segment or what? Despite being a Type 1 diabetic, Freeman has made himself one of the greatest Nordic skiers in U.S. history. Oh, and he's also very smart and handsome. He's a dark horse for a medal, but if he wins gold, he not only will become the first American to medal in cross-country skiing since Bill Koch in 1976, but he'll also be the favorite to sign a deal for a major motion picture. Or at least an "ABC Afterschool Special." -- Caple Erin Hamlin (luge) Everyone knows the 1980 "Miracle on Ice" team, but few people, however, realize just how difficult it is for an American to win at luge. For the women, it has never happened at the Olympics, but Erin Hamlin is the best hope for the United States to win a singles title, men included. The Germans own the sport, but Hamlin has been the only one to beat them. -- Bryant Hannah Kearney, Heather McPhie, Shannon Bahrke, Michelle Roark (ladies moguls) After a U.S. medals shutout in 2006, this fearsome foursome promises to deliver, although it may be hard to dethrone current World Cup leader and 2006 gold medalist Jennifer Heil in her home country. Kearney is the defending World Cup circuit champion, Bahrke won an Olympic silver medal in 2002, McPhie captured her first World Cup title in Utah last month and the veteran Roark has found new energy with part-time coach and 2006 men's bronze medalist Toby Dawson. -- Ford Ted Ligety (alpine skiing) While Bode sank at the 2006 Torino Games, Ligety won gold in the combined and took on the role of the personable (anti-Bode) statesman for the U.S. men's alpine team. He also won the World Cup giant slalom title in 2007-08 and, after a sluggish start, leads in the GS this season, as well. If you need an American male skier on your fantasy team, Ligety is a smart pick. -- Caple Todd Lodwick, Billy Demong and Johnny Spillane (Nordic combined) Picture Norway, Finland or Austria fielding a baseball team that could challenge the Americans. That's what this trio of true outdoorsmen has done in a quirky double discipline long dominated by a select few countries. All are world champions and multiple World Cup medalists; Olympic hardware is the only item left on the checklist. Any of the three has a great shot at individual glory, but havi


Also featuring 'Dizzee Rascal', who had a number two hit in February 2010 with 'You Got The Dirtee Love'?

Florence + The Machine | Download Music, Tour Dates & Video | eMusic Florence + The Machine Rate It! Avg: 4.0 (1363 ratings) Born: London, England Website: http://florenceandthemachine.net/ Recent Activity: 01.13.17 I love these guys so much. Congratulations to @the_xx on the release of their beautiful new record x… https://t.co/o9J21X59zl Biography All Music Guide All Music Guide: Hailing from South London, Florence Mary Leontine Welch writes songs that occupy the same confessional territory as gossip-loving, genre-bending contemporaries like Amy Winehouse, Kate Nash, Adele, and Lily Allen and the moody, classic art rock of Kate Bush, blending pop, soul, and baroque arrangements into a sound that earned the young artist considerable buzz in 2007. Managed by the Camden-based DJ duo the Queens of Noize and backed by a rotating lineup of musicians, Florence + the Machine released their debut single, "Kiss with a Fist," on the Moshi Moshi label in June 2008. The critically acclaimed debut album Lungs followed in July 2009 and quickly became one of the year's most popular releases in the U.K., where Florence charted four Top 40 singles in less than 12 months. The songs gathered steam in other parts of the world, too, particularly in America, where "Dog Days Are Over" peaked at number 21, went platinum, and even earned its own performance on the TV show Glee. Lungs was reissued the following year in a two-disc package entitled Between Two Lungs, and included a bonus 12-track disc that featured live versions and remixes. That same year, Florence + the Machine returned to the studio with producer Paul Epworth (Bloc Party, Adele) to begin work on their second full-length outing. The resulting Ceremonials, which successfully expanded on the group's already huge sound, arrived on Halloween in 2011. The following year saw the release of CD and DVD versions of MTV Unplugged, an 11-track set filmed before a small studio audience that featured fan favorites along with a pair of covers, including "Try a Little Tenderness" and the Johnny Cash/June Carter classic "Jackson," the latter of which featured guest vocals by Queens of the Stone Age frontman Josh Homme. Related Artists


Which peninsular on the south coast of Glamorgan in Wales was the first area of the United Kingdom to be designated as an 'Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty'?

The Gower Peninsula Is A Peninsula On The South Coast Of Wales. It Was The First Area In The United Kingdom To Be Designated As An Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty, In 1956. Stock Photo 15372586 : Shutterstock The Gower Peninsula is a peninsula on the south coast of Wales. It was the first area in the United Kingdom to be designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty Frequent Licensing Questions Do I have to pay more to get access to the full Shutterstock Collection? Nope! Everyone who signs up gets full access to our entire library, including our curated collections. We won't charge you more for better quality content. What's the difference between a Standard License and an Enhanced License? All plans come as a Standard license, and can be upgraded to an Enhanced license at any time. Our Standard license allows you to use images for anything, except large print runs over 500,000+ or for merchandising. Enhanced license should be for larger print runs or advertising. Do I have to pay more for high resolution images? Absolutely not. Vectors, or eps files are included in the price of your purchase. How long can I use these images? Our license is a global/world-wide usage license that lasts in perpetuity. Once you have downloaded your image, you have life-long rights to use it under the terms of the license purchased. Can I cancel my subscription? Yes. We offer a money-back guarantee. If at any time you're unsatisfied with your experience with us, you can cancel your subscription.


Said to be made of imperishable gold and as swift as any bird, what was the name given to the winged sandals worn by the Greek god 'Hermes'?

talaria - definition of talaria in English | Oxford Dictionaries Definition of talaria in English: talaria (in Roman mythology) winged sandals as worn by certain gods and goddesses, especially Mercury. Example sentences ‘The winged sandals that flew the god as swift as any bird is called a "talaria' and is said to be made of imperishable gold.’ ‘Mercury is depicted as holding a purse,symbolic of his association with commerce, as well as the winged sandals (talaria), winged cap (petasus) and staff (caduceus) taken over from the Greek Hermes.’ Origin Latin, neuter plural of talaris, from talus ankle. Pronunciation Which of these is written in the passive? I broke the glass Which of these is written in the passive? The storm shocked the family The family were shocked Which of these is written in the passive? Sarah planted the flowers Which of these is written in the passive? He was promoted Which of these is written in the passive? The girl was carried Which of these is written in the passive? The child read the book The book was read Which of these is written in the passive? I carried the puppy Which of these is written in the passive? The house was burgled The gang burgled the house Which of these is written in the passive? The TV show was watched The family watched the TV show Which of these is written in the passive? Dan washed the dishes You scored /10 practise again? Retry


After Mexico and Spain, which country has the third largest Spanish-speaking population?

US is 5th largest Spanish-speaking country: new Census interactive map NBC Latino on twitter News (Crowd gatherd in Boston Common. (Aram Boghosian for The Boston Globe/Getty)) US is 5th largest Spanish-speaking country: new Census interactive map by Claudio Iván Remeseira, @HispanicNewYork  Follow @NBCLatino 10:50 am on 08/07/2013 The U.S. Census Bureau released an interactive, online map pinpointing the vast array of non-English languages spoken in homes across the nation. In addition to Spanish, the map shows the national distribution of speakers of Arabic, Chinese, French, French Creole, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Tagalog, and Vietnamese. After selecting one of those languages from the menu, users will see a national population density map, with each dot representing from 10 to 100 speakers, depending on the geographic concentration. Of the 60.6 million people who spoke a language other than English at home in 2011, almost two-thirds (37.6 million) spoke Spanish. This places the U.S. as the fifth largest Spanish-speaking country in the world –not the second one, as it is usually said— after Mexico (117 million), Spain (47.2 million), Colombia (47 million) and Argentina (41 million). The information, taken from the American Community Survey , includes nation, states and metropolitan areas. The Census Bureau also released “ Language Use in the United States: 2011 ,” a report that shows the increase of non-English speakers over the past three decades. In this century, the percentage of people speaking a language other than English at home went from 17.9 percent in 2000 to 20.8 percent in 2011. More than half (58 percent) of U.S. residents 5 and older who speak a language other than English at home say that they also speak English “very well.”  Spanish speakers fare in this regard just below the middle of the chart, less well than speakers of German, French, Tagalog, and Arabic, and better than Russian, Korean, and Chinese speakers. Figure from the Language Use in the United States: 2011 report by the American Community Survey Reports. The percentage of people speaking English “less than very well” also grew from 8.1 percent in 2000 to 8.7 percent in 2007, but stayed at that level through 2011. The percentage speaking Spanish at home grew from 12.0 percent in 2005 to 12.9 percent in 2011. In contrast to the overall trend, however, the percent that spoke Spanish at home but spoke English “less than very well” declined from 5.7 percent to 5.6 percent over the period. Claudio Iván Remeseira is a New York-based award-winning journalist, writer, and critic. He is the translator of the Spanish-language on-line section of  The Nation  and editor of  Hispanic New York , an online portal and blog on current events and culture.  He is the Editor of  Hispanic New York: A Sourcebook  (Columbia University Press, 2010), an anthology of essays on the city’s Latino, Latin American & Iberian cultural heritage, and winner of the Latino International Book Award in the category of Best Reference Book in English (2011).


Which late 19th and early 20th century art movement takes its name from the French for 'wild beasts'?

Movements in Twentieth-Century Art Before World War II Movements in Twentieth-Century Art Before World War II Fauvism Name: Group named by Parisian art critic Louis Vauxcelles  in his review of the 1905 Salon d'Automne: "Donatello au milieu des  fauves!" ("Donatello among the wild beasts!"). The remark  was made in reference to a room in the salon in which a classical-looking  statue by Albert Marquet was surrounded by paintings by Matisse and others. Who: Henri Matisse, Georges Roualt, André Derain,  and Maurice de Vlaminck. When: c. 1905-1908. Where: France. What: First modern movement of the 20th century in style  and attitude. Movement composed of a number of individual styles. Bold  color was a unifying element among the Fauves. Subject Matter: Images of contemporary life (influence  of Impressionism). Style: Violently contrasting, non descriptive colors,  and flat patterns. Janson Example: MATISSE, The Joy of Life, 1905-1906. Kissick Example: MATISSE, Harmony in Red, 1909. Influenced by: Impressionism and Post-Impressionism. Will influence: German Expressionism. Cubism (Analytic and Synthetic) Name: Term coined in 1908 by Louis Vauxcelles after hearing  Matisse refer to a painting by Braque as nothing but "little cubes." Like Impressionism and Fauvism, the term was originally derogatory. Who: Pablo Picasso, Georges Braque, Juan Gris, and Raymond  Duchamp-Villon. When: c. 1907-1918. Where: France. What: Analytic Cubism (earlier phase of Cubism): subject  shown as if seen from several angles simultaneously (traditional perspective  is abandoned); fragmented space. Synthetic Cubism (later phase of Cubism):  separate elements are brought together in a layered collage look. Lettering  sometimes added, as well as real materials (newspapers, labels, etc.). Subject Matter: Portraits, figure studies, still lifes,  landscapes. Style: Analytic Cubism: dull, muddy, facets of color.  Objects and background treated with similar concern. Synthetic Cubism:  collage look, stencils, actual materials, usually vibrant color. Janson Examples: PICASSO, Portrait of Ambroise Vollard,  1910 (Analytic Cubism) and PICASSO, Still Life with Chair Caning,  1912 (Synthetic Cubism). Kissick Examples: PICASSO, Girl with a Mandolin,  1910 (Analytic Cubism) and PICASSO, Still Life with Chair Caning,  1912 (Synthetic Cubism). Influenced by: Cézanne's later work; African,  Oceanic and Iberian sculpture; Rousseau's "primitivism." Will influence: Orphism, Futurism, Cubo-Futurism, Constructivism,  and Art Deco.   Will influence: Cubo-Futurism and Dada.   Orphism Name: Name coined by writer Guillaume Apollinaire in  1912 for paintings he saw in Paris by Robert Delaunay. Orpheus was the  Greek god of music and lyrics. The term also derives from the Symbolist  musical term Orphique, meaning "entrancingly lyrical." Who: Robert Delaunay, Sonia Delaunay-Terk, Francis Picabia,  and Marcel Duchamp. When: 1911-1914. Where: Paris. What: Painters associated with Orphism infused vivid  colors into the somber tones of Analytic Cubism. They believed that musical,  literary or visual sensations have equivalents in other mediums of expression. Subject Matter: Very early paintings depicted modern  life, but by 1911 the works are non-representational. Style: Colorful, kaleidoscopic patterns of geometric  shapes. Janson Example: Robert DELAUNAY, Simultaneous Contrasts:  Sun and Moon, 1913. Influenced by: Cubism, Impressionism, and Post-Impressionism.   Der Blaue Reiter Name: German for "The Blue Rider." Term first  used by Russian artist Wassily Kandinsky as a title for a 1903 painting. Who: Lyonel Feininger, Alexey von Jawlensky, Wassily  Kandinsky, Paul Klee, and Franz Marc. When: 1911-1914. Where: Munich, Germany. What: Kandinsky and other artists adopted the name Der  Blaue Reiter for their new group and almanac, which they published  from 1912-1914. Second group of German Expressionist painters, although  this group was more international than Die Brücke. Three main  approaches by these artists: spiritual, expressionistic and abs


Named after the German for 'whirlpool', what name is given to the dessert that consists of a baked roll of thin pastry with a fruit filling?

Baking Glossary Baking Glossary Z Welcome to TheBakingPan Baking Glossary. This baking glossary is a comprehensive assortment of dessert, pastry, and confectionery terms. Hopefully within this glossary you will find what you are looking for, or learn a sweet fact you didn’t previously know. What’s the difference between desserts, pastries, and confections? Or are they actually the same thing? Dessert is a general term for something normally served at the end of a meal. Dessert may be hot or cold, and includes any number of sweet things such as cakes, pies, ice cream, cookies, pudding, fruits, and soufflés. Pastry may be sweet or savory, and refers to something made with dough, such as pies, quiche, tarts, and Danishes. Confections are small bite-size sweets, such as chocolates and candies.   Use of Glossary: This baking glossary is a continual work in progress, with new baking terms, changes, and updates being made occasionally. This baking glossary may not be reproduced in whole or in part without written or verbal permission of Carol Arroyo, TheBakingPan, and appropriate credit given. If you have any suggestions regarding this baking glossary, please feel free to contact me with your ideas.   The King Arthur Flour Baker’s Companion, Countryman Press, Vermont, 2003; Beranbaum, Rose Levy, The Pie and Pastry Bible, Scribner, New York, 1998; Bloom, Carole, The International Dictionary of Desserts, Pastries, and Confections, Hearst Books, New York, 1995; Daley, Regan, In the Sweet Kitchen, Artisan, New York, 2001; Mushet, Cindy and Sur La Table, The Art & Soul of Baking, Andrews McMeel Publishing, Missouri, 2008; Rinsky, Glen and Laura Rinsky, The Pastry Chef’s Companion, John Wiley & Sons, New Jersey, 2009; Stewart, Martha, Baking Handbook, Clarkson Potter, New York, 2005; Teubner, Christian, Cakes & Pastries, Hearst Books, New York, 1983; Walter, Carole, Great Pies & Tarts, Clarkson Potter Publishers, New York, 1998; Williams Sonoma, Essentials of Baking, Welden Owen Inc, California, 2003 abaissage – A French term meaning the rolling out of pastry dough. abaisse –  A French term that describes a piece of rolled out pastry, especially puff pastry, into thin sheets. The term also refers to a thin slice of sponge cake. acid – The Latin term for sour. Acids are used to prevent fruit from oxidizing and are used in making meringue because they help strengthen the egg white proteins. Common food acids are found in vinegar, wine, lemon juice, sour milk, and apples. aebleskiver – A small Danish doughnut made on the stovetop with a special pan called an aebleskiver pandle. The doughnut is made with a beer batter flavored with spices and citrus zest. The baked doughnut may have a slice of apple or jam inserted in the middle, or simply dusted with confectioner’s sugar. afternoon tea – a traditional English light meal served in the afternoon. Afternoon tea normally consists of finger sandwiches, petit fours, scones, crumpets and muffins. Of course the meal is accompanied with tea, or sometimes wine. airbrush – a small, air-operated tool used to spray edible color to decorate cakes and cookies. air pump – a small tool used to blow air into cooked sugar, so the sugar can be formed into shapes. A ball of cooked sugar is placed over the long tapered nozzle of the pump, and then air is blown into the sugar by hand-squeezing an attached hand pump. a la mode – A French term meaning “in the manner of” or “in the style of” which refers to the method of preparation. In the United States, a la mode normally refers to a slice of pie topped with a scoop of ice cream. allumette – Thin strips of puff pastry that are baked, and then topped with a sweet filling or royal icing. allspice – A spice used in baking, and primarily used in cookies, cakes, and pies. Allspice is the berry of the Pimenta dioica tree, primarily grown in the West Indies, Central America, and South America. The berries are sun-dried, turning them a reddish-brown color, with a flavor similar to cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Allspice is also knows as “Jamaica pepper.” almond – The s


The name of which 20th century art movement means 'hobby-horse' in French?

Dada | Define Dada at Dictionary.com dada noun, (sometimes initial capital letter) 1. the style and techniques of a group of artists, writers, etc., of the early 20th century who exploited accidental and incongruous effects in their work and who programmatically challenged established canons of art, thought, morality, etc. Origin of dada 1915-20; < French: hobby horse, childish reduplication of da giddyap Related forms Examples from the Web for dada Expand Contemporary Examples Was one of dada's fathers really such a mystery or did he show his true self in his art? British Dictionary definitions for dada Expand noun 1. a nihilistic artistic movement of the early 20th century in W Europe and the US, founded on principles of irrationality, incongruity, and irreverence towards accepted aesthetic criteria Derived Forms C20: from French, from a children's word for hobbyhorse, the name being arbitrarily chosen Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Word Origin and History for dada Expand 1920, from French dada "hobbyhorse," child's nonsense word, selected 1916 by Romanian poet Tristan Tzara (1896-1963), leader of the movement, for its resemblance to meaningless babble. Freedom: DADA DADA DADA, the howl of clashing colors, the intertwining of all contradictions, grotesqueries, trivialities: LIFE. [T. Tzara, "Dada Manifesto," 1918] Related: Dadaist; Dadaism.


Which hard ring-shaped bread product takes its name from the Old German for 'bracelet'?

Culinary Dictionary - B, Food Dictionary, Whats Cooking America Culinary Dictionary Linda’s Culinary Dictionary – B A Dictionary of Cooking, Food, and Beverage Terms   An outstanding and large culinary dictionary and glossary that includes the definitions and history of cooking, food, and beverage terms. Please click on a letter below to alphabetically search the many food and cooking terms:       baba (BAH-bah) – Baba is called babka in Poland and Babas Au Rhum in France.  In French, the word baba meaning, “falling over or dizzy.”  These are small cakes made from yeast dough containing raisins or currants.  They are baked in cylindrical molds and then soaked with sugar syrup usually flavored with rum (originally they were soaked in a sweet fortified wine).  After these cakes were soaked in the wine sauce for a day, the dried fruits would fall out of them. Baba Au Rhum – In the 18th century, French chef, Jean Anthelme Brillat-Savarin (1755-1826),created a cake that he served with a rum sauce that he called Baba Au Savarin.  The dessert became very popular in France, but the people called it Baba Au Rhum and soon dropped the name Savarin. History:  For a history of Baba and Baba Au Rhum, check out Linda Stradley’s History of Cakes .   bacon – Bacon comes from the fatty parts of the pig, especially the sides.  The most desirable bacon is cut from the breast of the hog.  It is cured with either sugar or salt, which gives it a sweet or salty taste. History:  Bacon has played a prominent role in the history of superstition.  It was considered a sacred food by the pagans and was regarded as a symbol of prosperity.  It was frequently used as an offering to the Gods, and was believed to have curative properties.  If a knife, which caused a wound, was stuck into bacon afterwards, it was supposed to prevent infection.   bagel (BAY-guhl) – Bagel derives from the Yiddish word beygl, which comes from the German word beugel meaning a “bracelet.”  Bagels are bread rolls in the shape of a doughnut or an old-fashioned curtain ring.  The brown crust is obtained on the rolls by first boiling them in water and then baking them in an oven. History:  According to legend, the world’s first bagel was produced in 1683 as a tribute to Jan Sobieski, King of Poland.  The king, a renowned horseman, had just saved the people of Austria from an onslaught by Turkish invaders.  In gratitude, a local baker shaped yeast dough into the shape of stirrup to honor him and called it the Austrian word for stirrup, “beugel.”  The roll soon became a hit throughout Eastern Europe. Over time, its shape evolved into a circle with a hole in the center and its named was converted to its modern form, bagel.  In the 1880s, hundreds of thousands of Eastern European Jews immigrated to America, bringing with them a love for bagels.  In 1927, Polish baker Harry Lender opened the first bagel plant outside New York City in New Haven, Conn.  The bagel’s popularity began to spread in the United States.   bagna cauda (BAHN-yah KOW-dah) – Bagna Cauda is an Italian term that means “hot Bath.”  It is like a Swiss fondue except that it has a much more boisterous flavor.  The original recipe called for walnut oil, but olive oil is now used and is considered the key to a successful sauce.  The sauce is made up of anchovy fillets, olive oil, garlic, cream, butter, and vinegar.     baguette(bag-EHT) – Is French for a “rod,” “wand,” or “stick.”  Baguette is the name for anything long and skinny, including drumsticks, strips of wood, etc.  The baguette is generally known as a French white bread due to its popularity in that country.  Baguettes are formed into a long, narrow, cylindrical loaf.  It usually has a thin, crisp brown crust and an open-holed, chewy interior. History:  The shape for which it is famous was developed by an Austrian baker and brought to France in the middle of the nineteenth century.  At first French bread was all shaped round, but when bakers realized that their crusts were so tasty, they gave the bread more crust by making them long.   bain-marie (bahn mah-REE) –


"Which Shakespearean character dies with the words, ""A plague o'both your houses ! They have made worms of me...""?"

No Fear Shakespeare: Romeo and Juliet: Act 3, Scene 1, Page 5 No Fear Shakespeare Home → No Fear Shakespeare → Romeo and Juliet → Act 3, Scene 1, Page 5 Romeo and Juliet Modern Text ROMEO tries to break up the fight TYBALT stabs MERCUTIO under ROMEO’s am ROMEO tries to break up the fight. TYBALT reaches under ROMEO’s arm and stabs MERCUTIO. PETRUCHIO Let’s get away, Tybalt. Exeunt TYBALT, PETRUCHIO, and the other CAPULETS TYBALT, PETRUCHIO,             and the other CAPULETS exit. 60 A plague o' both your houses! I am sped. Is he gone and hath nothing? MERCUTIO I’ve been hurt. May a plague curse both your families.                 I’m finished. Did he get away clean? BENVOLIO Ay, ay, a scratch, a scratch. Marry, ’tis enough. Where is my page?—Go, villain, fetch a surgeon. MERCUTIO Yes, yes. It’s a scratch, just a scratch. But                 it’s enough. Where is my page? Go, boy. Get me a               doctor. Exit MERCUTIO'S PAGE Courage, man. The hurt cannot be much. ROMEO Have courage, man. The wound can’t be that bad. 65 MERCUTIO No, ’tis not so deep as a well nor so wide as a                 church-door, but ’tis enough, ’twill serve. Ask                 for me tomorrow, and you shall find me a grave man. I am peppered, I                 warrant, for this world. A plague o' both your houses!                 Zounds, a dog, a rat, a mouse, a cat to scratch a man to death! A                 braggart, a rogue, a villain that fights by the book of arithmetic!                 Why the devil came you between us? I was hurt under your arm. MERCUTIO No, it’s not as deep as a well, or as wide as a church                 door, but it’s enough. It’ll do the job. Ask for                 me tomorrow, and you’ll find me in a grave. I’m                 done for in this world, I believe. May a plague strike both your                 houses. Goddammit! I can’t believe that dog, that rat, that                 mouse, that cat could scratch me to death! That braggart, punk                 villain who fights like he learned swordsmanship from a manual! Why                 the hell did you come in between us? He struck me from under your                 arm. ROMEO I thought all for the best. ROMEO


Who directed the 2010 fantasy film 'Alice In Wonderland', starring Mia Wasikowska and Johnny Depp amongst others?

Alice in Wonderland (2010 film) | Disney Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Alice in Wonderland (2010 film) 40,565pages on Share Ad blocker interference detected! Wikia is a free-to-use site that makes money from advertising. We have a modified experience for viewers using ad blockers Wikia is not accessible if you’ve made further modifications. Remove the custom ad blocker rule(s) and the page will load as expected. For the 1951 Disney animated film, see Alice in Wonderland . Alice in Wonderland [Source] Alice in Wonderland is a 2010  fantasy adventure film directed by Tim Burton , written by Linda Woolverton , and stars Mia Wasikowska , Johnny Depp , Helena Bonham Carter , Anne Hathaway , Crispin Glover, Michael Sheen and Stephen Fry . It is an extension of the Lewis Carroll novels Alice's Adventures in Wonderland and Through the Looking-Glass. The film uses a technique of combining live action and CGI animation. In the film, Alice is now 19 years old and accidentally returns to Underland, a place she previously visited 13 years ago. She is told that she is the only one that can slay the Jabberwocky , a dragon controlled by the Red Queen. Burton said the original Wonderland story was always about a girl wandering around from one character to another and she never felt a connection emotionally, so he wanted to make it feel more like a story than a series of events. He doesn't see this as a sequel to previous films or a re-imagining. It premiered in London at the Odeon Leicester Square on February 25 , 2010. It was released in Australia on March 4, 2010 and the United States and the United Kingdom on March 5 , 2010 through Walt Disney Pictures in Disney Digital 3-D and IMAX 3-D, as well as in regular theaters. The film was a huge box office success, one of the first films to gain $1 Billion, and set a trend of "adult" fairytales amongst them Oz: The Great and Powerful , Into the Woods  (which also featured Johnny Depp and Frances De La Tour), Maleficent and Cinderella (which also featured Helena Bonham Carter). Despite this, it received mixed reviews by critics and audiences. Many of which compared it to Walt Disney's  animated film of the same name , claiming it lacked the nonsence, illogical charm that both the book and the animated film was so famous for. Contents [ show ] Plot The story begins with Charles Kingsleigh trying to sell his project to some men. His talk is interrupted by 6-year-old Alice who had that nightmare again. She tells her father she saw many strange creatures including a dodo bird, a white rabbit wearing a waistcoat, a smiling cat, and a blue caterpillar. Alice wonders if she has gone mad, which Charles responds she is. He tells her that all the best people are mad. Thirteen years later, after her father's death, Alice attends a party with her mother at the Victorian State. Alice learns that it's an engagement party for herself and Hamish, a snobby man Alice dislikes. Alice begins to see a Rabbit in a waistcoat and during Hamish's proposal, Alice pursues the White Rabbit. Alice falls down a rabbit hole, full of objects floating in midair, into a room full of many doors. Trying each one, she finds only the smallest door can be opened with the key. Alice notices on the table a "Drink Me" bottle. Believing it to be a dream, she drinks some and shrinks down to 2 feet tall, enough to fit through the door. But the door is locked and she left the key on the table. Alice attempts to retrieve it while unknown voices comment if she's the wrong or right Alice. Alice finds the "Eat Me" cake. She takes a bite and grows to 20 feet. Alice picks up the key and drinks the whole "Drink Me" bottle. She shrinks again and unlocks the door. Alice enters the door into a vast garden residing in Underland . Exploring it, she runs into the White Rabbit, the Dormouse , Tweedledum, Tweedledee , and the Dodo . The group take Alice to Absolem the caterpillar , where they consult a calendar like scroll detailing the every day in Underland known as the Oraculum . Eventually on Frabjous day, Alice has to slay the Jabberwocky, but Al


Arthur Thistlewood was the main conspirator in which plot of 1820?

Arthur Thistlewood Arthur Thistlewood ▼ Primary Sources ▼ Arthur Thistlewood Arthur Thistlewood was born in Tupholme in 1774. Arthur, the illegitimate son of a prosperous farmer and stockbreeder, was educated at Horncastle Grammar School and then trained as a land-surveyor. However, he disliked the work and at the age of twenty-one he obtained a commission in the army. In January 1804 Arthur Thistlewood married Jane Worsley but she died two years later giving birth to their first child. Four years later he married his second wife, Susan Wilkinson, the daughter of a butcher in Horncastle. Thistlewood left the army and with the help of his father purchased a farm. The farm was not a success and in 1811 he moved to London . Within a few months of arriving in London Arthur Thistlewood had joined the Spencean Philanthropists . By 1816 Thistlewood was being reported on by police spies who described him as a "dangerous character" who believed in revolution. Thistlewood, along with James Watson and Thomas Preston, was now a member of the five-man committee that ran the organisation. John Castle , a police spy, was also a member of the committee and was able to provide the authorities with a detailed account of Spencean activities. In October 1816 Castle reported to John Stafford , supervisor of Home Office spies, that the Spenceans were planning to overthrow the British government. The plan was to encourage rioting at a mass meeting and while this was going on, to seize power by taking the Tower of London and the Bank of England . The mass meeting was organised to take place at Spa Fields, Islington, on 2nd December 1816. The speakers at the meeting included Henry 'Orator' Hunt and James Watson . The magistrates decided to disperse the meeting and while Stafford and eighty police officers were doing this, one of the men, Joseph Rhodes was stabbed. The leaders of the planned uprising went into hiding. Thistlewood decided to emigrate to America with his wife and child but was arrested as he boarded the ship on the Thames. The other leaders were also arrested and charged with high treason. James Watson was the first to be tried. However, the main prosecution witness was the government spy, John Castle . The defence council was able to show that Castle had a long criminal record and that his testimony was unreliable. The jury concluded that Castle was an agent provocateur (a person employed to incite suspected people to some open action that will make them liable to punishment) and refused to convict Watson. As the case against Watson had failed, it was decided to release Arthur Thistlewood, Thomas Preston and John Hopper, the other three men who were due to be tried for the same offence. The Spenceans continued to meet in 1817. A new police spy who had joined the group, John Williamson, reported to John Stafford that Thistlewood was still trying to organise an armed uprising. James Watson now doubted the wisdom of this strategy and although he still attended meetings, he gradually lost control of the group to the more militant ideas of Thistlewood. In 1817 Thistlewood wrote to Lord Sidmouth , the Home Secretary, demanding payment of £180, the cost of the three tickets that he purchased for the trip to America. When Sidmouth failed to respond to the letter, Thistlewood challenged him to a duel. Sidmouth ordered Thistlewood's arrest and he was charged with threatening a breach of the peace. Thistlewood was found guilty and sentenced to twelve months' imprisonment in Horsham Jail. Thistlewood wrote several letters to the Home Office complaining about the conditions in prison. One of his complaints was that three men had to share one bed and a cell measuring only seven feet by nine feet. Arthur Thistlewood played an important role in the protest meetings that followed the Peterloo Massacre . He organised the public reception of Henry Hunt after he arrived back in London after the massacre. The Times estimated that over 300,000 people turned up to see Hunt and to hear speeches from Sir Francis Burdett , Major John Cartwright , James Wat


Who directed the 2010 psychological thriller 'Shutter Island', starring Leonardo di Caprio?

Shutter Island - Psychological Thrillers Shutter Island [Total votes: 12   Average: 7.8/10] Share: Description: Which would be worse – to live as a monster or to die as a good man? The film takes place in 1954 in a remote island off the coast of Massachusetts where is located Ashecliffe hospital for mentally disturbed and violent criminals. Two detectives, Teddy Daniels ( Leonardo DiCaprio ) and his new partner Chuck Aule ( Mark Ruffalo ) are summoned to the island to investigate the disappearance of a patient named Rachel Solando ( Emily Mortimer ) who is considered to be very dangerous. This will start a chain of events in which nothing is as it seems at first glance. Doctors, medical staff and guards are not willing to cooperate, which only deepens suspicions of Sheriff Daniels whom will further investigation lead to the terrifying discoveries. In an effort to solve the mysteries of the hospital, Teddy through flashbacks returns to his personal tragedy, the death of beloved wife Dolores ( Michelle Williams ) that occurred during a fire. With each new day, Teddy is getting more secure that maybe would never leave this island… Shutter Island requires complete attention and makes that viewers be maximally involved in the story to along with Teddy reveal the mystery of the island. This brilliant psychological thriller is directed by Martin Scorsese and screenplay is based on same name novel by Dennis Lehane . Directing:


"Which Shakespearean character dies with the words, ""The rest is silence""?"

Why did Shakespeare make "the rest is silence" Hamlet's final words? | eNotes Why did Shakespeare make "the rest is silence" Hamlet's final words? amymc | High School Teacher | (Level 2) Associate Educator Posted on June 13, 2011 at 12:13 AM I would ask you to consider the "noise" that Hamlet has been experiencing since his father died.  Because Hamlet is a sensitive, philosophical young man, he thinks rather than acts.  However, his father has been murdered and demands revenge from his only son.  Therefore, Hamlet experiences a lot of emotional "noise" and it tends to be introverted psychologically rather than extroverted (inward, not outward).  His erratic thoughts create additional "noise"  as does his thwarted love for Ophelia and the deceptions of his two friends.  As Act V concludes, he realizes his end may be near and does not seem afraid.  In fact, he seems to have resolved his life to the hand of fate, as the following quotation implies: If it be now, 'tis not to come; if it be not to come, it will be now; if it be not now, yet it will come: the readiness is all: since no man has aught of what he leaves, what is't to leave  betimes? After this decision, the "noise" in his head subsides.  He seems to think more clearly.  The final quote--"the rest is silence"--could represent the true peace that Hamlet feels as both external and internal noise are gone. like 2 dislike 0 August 16, 2008 at 9:29 AM Hamlet, who speaks the majority of the lines in the play, is about to die and stop speaking for ever. He has avenged his father's murder, been cut with the poisoned rapier, and, as he has just reflected to Horatio, is about to pass the crown of Denmark (he is, at this moment, effectively the only candidate to be king) to Fortinbras. There will be no familial succession. In that sense, the rest is silence for the line of the Hamlets. Yet there is (as with so many other things in Hamlet) a meta-theatrical element. Hamlet has just asked Horatio not to commit suicide (Horatio's line 'Here's yet some liquor left' refers to a drop of poison left and his desire to kill himself) but to stay alive and to 'report' Hamlet's story to Fortinbras. Hamlet cannot voice his choice for succession nor can he tell his own story: he is about to die; there can only be silence from him. But when the play--itself a version of Hamlet's story--comes to an end, part of Horatio's project, even after the curtain has come down, is to re-tell that same story: So tell him, with the occurrents, more and less, Which have solicited. Paraphrase: So tell Fortinbras, with the events and results that came to pass, more or less, which wrongdoing was provoked and incited. So, perhaps, as we come to the end of a performance of Hamlet in the theatre, we confront Hamlet. Yet, in an odd sort of way, we simply come to the end of a cycle. There is silence at the end of each performance, but every time the play itself is performed, Hamlet's dying wish for his story to be told 'aright' is fulfilled. HAMLET The potent poison quite o'er-crows my spirit: I cannot live to hear the news from England, But I do prophesy the election lights On Fortinbras: he has my dying voice; So tell him, with the occurrents, more and less, Which have solicited—The rest is silence". The reference you mention is part of Hamlet's final speech in which he observes the fact that he is dying and reflects that he will not be a part of anything more in life. The rest of his life is to be silence.  His life ended, too soon, leaving a wide gap of silence where years of living should be.  Hamlet realizes he needs to rely on Horatio to tell Fortinbras that he has Hamlet's "dying voice" for succession to the throne of Denmark. He also asks Horatio to tell the story of his uncle, his father, his mother, of how Ophelia died, and finally of how Hamlet's promising life was cut short when he says: HAMLET. So tell him, with the occurrents, more and less, Which have solicited ... May 29, 2008 at 8:39 AM The obvious answer is probably the right one here: It was the end of the play.  Hamlet dies with these words


Which British cage-fighter won the final series of 'Celebrity Big Brother' in January 2010?

Celebrity Big Brother: profile of all 2010 contestants - Telegraph Big Brother Celebrity Big Brother: profile of all 2010 contestants Football hard-man turned actor Vinnie Jones, Katie Price's boyfriend Alex Reid  and former Dynasty star Stephanie Beacham are among those unveiled in the  final Channel 4 series of Celebrity Big Brother.   Football hard-man turned actor Vinnie Jones and Ronnie Wood's ex-girlfriend Katia Ivanova Photo: PA   Image 1 of 2 Dane Bowers, left, and Alex Reid enter the Big Brother House on Sunday night Photo: PA 8:00AM GMT 04 Jan 2010 Here are profiles of the full list famous housemates taking part in this year's contest . :: Stephanie Beacham Real Name: Stephanie Beacham Age: 60 Best Known For: Tenko, Dynasty spin-off The Colbys, Bad Girls and a recent stint in Coronation Street. The list is almost endless. Related Articles Celebrity Big Brother: final series begins 03 Jan 2010 Early Life: Beacham, from Barnet, in Hertfordshire, was born deaf in her right ear and with only 75% hearing in her left. The actress says she can hear perfectly well when people speak directly to her but struggles in social situations and sometimes gets nervous. Beacham had hoped to become a ballerina but was rejected from the Royal Ballet School and instead decided to teach movement to deaf children. She studied mime with Etienne Decroux in Paris but returned to the UK after she was sacked from her job as an au pair. Beacham stumbled into acting and went on to study at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art in London. Career High: Landing the lead role in the 1985 ITV series Connie. Beacham had been seriously ill in hospital when she was given the scripts. In an interview with Hello magazine she said the role ''helped me to go on living''. Love Life: Divorced from actor John McEnery. The couple have two daughters, Phoebe, 35, and Chloe, 32. Don't Mention: The 1981 low-budget film Inseminoid. Beacham said she only took the science fiction flick, and other film roles around the same time, to support her young daughters after her marriage break-up. Words Of Wisdom: On her role as Rose in Tenko: ''I didn't mind millions of viewers seeing me so unglamorous because I've got no real pride in my appearance. I couldn't care less if I'm wearing gorgeous dresses like Connie or Sable (in The Colbys), or rags like Rose. The only thing I really care about is that people believe in my character.'' :: Heidi Fleiss Real Name: Heidi Fleiss Age: 44 Best Known For: Being arrested in 1993, and later jailed, for running a Hollywood prostitution ring which was reported to have many famous clients. She has so far refused to name them. Early Life: Fleiss is the daughter of a Los Angeles paediatrician. Career High: Selling the rights to her life story to Paramount Pictures in 2004 for a reported £3.1 million. Love Life: Fleiss is reportedly engaged to Dennis Hof, whose legal brothels in Nevada were featured in the Cathouse documentaries. Don't Mention: Ex-boyfriend Tom Sizemore. The Saving Private Ryan actor was convicted in 2003 of assaulting Fleiss. Words Of Wisdom: ''I don't think prostitution is a career... but maybe a little stepping stone?'' :: Lady Sovereign Real name: Louise Harman Age: 24 Best Known For: The singles Love Me Or Hate Me and Nine2Five (vs The Ordinary Boys) Early Life: Raised on a council estate in Wembley, north-west London, she was influenced by her mother's Salt-n-Pepa albums and inspired by the success of Ms Dynamite. Aged 14, she began writing raps and uploading them to a So Solid Crew fan forum. Harman met DJ Frampster online and they started uploading sets online as the garage/grime duo Heavy Like Dat. Career High: Meeting Jay-Z, then president of record label Def Jam, in 2005. He asked her to perform freestyle and she was immediately signed, although later left the label. Love Life: Single Don't Mention: The night she spent in a Brisbane police cell in September after spitting in the face of a nightclub bouncer. The rapper pleaded guilty to assault and to being drunk and disorderly. Words Of Wisdom: On Big Brother: '


The musical 'Fiddler On The Roof' was inspired by a painting by which artist?

Chagall’s “Fiddler on the Roof” | Alberti’s Window Chagall’s “Fiddler on the Roof” “A fiddler on the roof. Sounds crazy, no?” Many years ago, I got to hear the character Tevye speak those lines several times as I took part in the cast of a Fiddler on the Roof high school production. I grew up watching and participating in a lot of musicals, and I feel like I know a lot of these productions like the back of my hand. I was surprised to learn recently, though, that the musical title “Fiddler on the Roof” was inspired by Marc Chagall’s work. Even the set and original logo were done to evoke the style of Marc Chagall, who was a Russian-Jewish artist. This influence can be seen in an original Broadway windowcard designed by Tom Morrow. Marc Chagall, "The Fiddler," 1912 Marc Chagall, "The Green Violinist," 1923-24. Oil on canvas, 78 x 42 3/4 inches (198 x 108.6 cm). Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum The “Fiddler on the Roof” title specifically references a wall painting which Chagall created for the Moscow State Yiddish Theater in 1920 . However, we can see that subject matter existed in Chagall’s imagery before this point, as evidenced by the 1912 “Fiddler” painting (the first image included above). Chagall liked the 1920 wall panel so much that he created a later copy, “The Green Violinist” (shown above). As a displaced Russian Jew who lived in France, Chagall often turned to subject matter which evoked the cultural and religious legacy of his homeland. Jennifer Blessing writes, “The Chabad Hasidim of Chagall’s childhood believed it possible to achieve communion with God through music and dance, and the fiddler was a vital presence in ceremonies and festivals.”1 Since there is such an emphasis on “TRADITION!” and following the expectations of God in the “Fiddler on the Roof” musical, I can see how Chagall’s imagery is especially appropriate.


Which character was revealed as the murderer of 'Archie Mitchell' in the first ever live 'Eastenders' episode in February 2010?

EastEnders to reveal Lucy Beale's killer in live episode - BBC News BBC News EastEnders to reveal Lucy Beale's killer in live episode 1 October 2014 Read more about sharing. Close share panel Image caption Hetti Bywater played Lucy Beale in the soap from 2012 until the character's demise earlier this year The killer of EastEnders character Lucy Beale is to be unmasked during a special live broadcast to mark the soap's 30th anniversary next year. Lucy was found dead on Walford Common in April, but viewers will not discover the identity of her killer until the anniversary in February. The suspects so far include Jake Stone, Jay Brown and Billy Mitchell. Every episode that week will have a live element, with one 30-minute episode to be broadcast entirely live. The plans mean many of the cast and crew will remain in the dark about the murderer's identity. BBC drama controller Ben Stephenson said the 30th birthday schedule was "the most ambitious anniversary any soap has attempted". "Live week allows us to keep loads of secrets from the cast, crew and the audience until the very last minute," he said. "With shocking reveals and unguessable twists, it's going to be a week that will change Albert Square forever." Image caption Melissa Suffield played the character from 2004 to 10 Lucy, the daughter of Ian Beale, has featured in EastEnders since her birth in 1993 and has been played by several different actresses, most recently Hetti Bywater. BBC One controller Charlotte Moore said the anniversary would "bring the nation together". "Next February will mark a massive event on the channel by creating the ultimate 'doof doof'" - a reference to the first bars of the show's famous theme tune - "and finally reveal who killed Lucy Beale." EastEnders previously went live for its 25th anniversary to reveal the killer of Archie Mitchell, played by Larry Lamb. After Archie was murdered on Christmas Day 2009, Stacey Branning was discovered to be the culprit during a live episode in February 2010. Image caption Twins Lucy and Peter Beale were born to Ian and Cindy Beale in 1993 Image caption Casey Anne Rothery played the character from 1996 until 2004


Bergamo, Brescia and Cremona are three of the largest cities in which Italian region?

Lombardy | region, Italy | Britannica.com Lombardy Lombardy, Italian Lombardia, regione of northern Italy . It is bordered on the north by Switzerland and by the Italian regioni of Emilia-Romagna (south), Trentino–Alto Adige and Veneto (east), and Piedmont (west). Administratively, Lombardy consists of the provincie of Bergamo , Brescia , Como , Cremona , Lecco , Lodi , Mantova , Milano, Monza e Brianza, Pavia , Sondrio , and Varese . The capital is Milan . The resort town of Bellagio on Lake Como, Lombardy, Italy. © Index Open Overview of Milan. Contunico © ZDF Enterprises GmbH, Mainz Lombardy is divided physically into three parts from north to south—a mountainous Alpine and pre-Alpine zone; a zone of gently undulating foothills; and a zone of alluvial plains sloping gently to the Po River in the south. The Alpine division reaches a height of 13,284 feet (4,049 metres) in the Bernina. The foothill zone is partly composed of morainic material and contains a number of scenic lakes. The regione is drained southward by many rivers, all of them tributaries of the Po, including the Ticino , the Adda, and the Oglio, with its affluents the Mella and Chiese, and the Mincio. The regione abounds in lakes and contains all or part of Lakes Garda (Italy’s largest lake), Maggiore, Lugano, Como, Iseo, Idro, and Varese and the lakes of the Brianza (Pusiano, Annone, Alserio, and Segrino). The climate is generally continental, with hot summers and cold winters, and rainfall varies from about 24 inches (610 mm) annually in the area near the Po River to 80 inches (2,032 mm) in the mountainous regions. Lombardy was inhabited by Celtic peoples from the 5th century bce and was conquered by Rome after the Second Punic War (218–201 bce), upon which it became part of Cisalpine Gaul . The region suffered heavily in the barbarian invasions that ended the western Roman Empire, and from 568 to 774 ce it was the centre of the kingdom of the Lombards , a Germanic people who gave their name to the region. The Lombard kingdom ended in 774, and Lombardy became part of the empire of the Frankish king Charlemagne . Frankish rule continued until 887, and after the breakup of the Carolingian empire a number of independent units, mostly towns ruled by counts or bishops, emerged in Lombardy. Similar Topics Abruzzi These towns’ growing prosperity by the 11th century was based on the role of the middle Po River valley as a transit point for trade between the Mediterranean and the trans-Alpine lands. A number of Lombard towns—Milan, Cremona, Brescia, Bergamo—were able to throw off their feudal rulers and evolve into communes (self-governing municipalities) that became the commercial leaders of Europe at the time. The Lombard communes reached the height of their power in the 12th century, when, in an effort to resist encroachments by the emperor Frederick I Barbarossa , they formed the Lombard League ; the league defeated the emperor at the Battle of Legnano in 1176 and forced him to recognize its members’ autonomy in the Peace of Constance (1183). Conflicts within the Lombard communes between Guelfs and Ghibellines were only resolved in the 13th and 14th centuries by the rise of overlords or despots , some of whom, such as the Visconti and Sforza in Milan and the Bonacolsi and Gonzaga in Mantua, founded local dynasties . Milan became the strongest city in Lombardy early in the 14th century and went on to establish its rule over most of the neighbouring towns, though it had to yield Brescia and Bergamo to Venice and the city of Mantua remained independent. Lombardy lost territory to the Swiss, Venetians, and other neighbours in the early 16th century, and in the chaotic wake of the French invasions of Italy, the duchy of Milan came under Spanish Habsburg rule in 1535. Mantua managed to remain independent until 1713, at which time both it and Milan passed to the Austrian Habsburgs. Austrian rule yielded to that of France from 1796 to 1814. In 1815 Lombardy was restored to Austria as part of a newly created Lombardo-Venetian kingdom. In 1859 a Franco-Piedmontese arm