‘Wot a lot I got’ was the advertising slogan for which confectionery items?

56 Catchy Candy Slogans and Popular Taglines | BrandonGaille.com 56 Catchy Candy Slogans and Popular Taglines 56 Catchy Candy Slogans and Popular Taglines Jun 6, 2013 A list of over 50 catchy candy slogans that sweeten these brands a little more. These popular taglines can be given credit for creating some of the most memorable advertising on television. A lighter way to enjoy chocolate. A Little Something For Everyone. A Mars a day helps you work, rest and play. A palatable confection and a most nourishing food. And All Because The Lady Loves Milk Tray. Are you a Cadbury’s Fruit and Nut Case? At work, rest and play, you get three great tastes in a Milky Way. Bet You Can’t Put A Fruit Pastel In Your Mouth Without Chewing It. Blow Your Own Bubble. Break out of the ordinary. Ch-a-a-a-w-clit! Cleans your teeth while it cleans your breath. Comfort in every bar. Don’t Forget The Fruit Gums, Mum. Don’t let hunger happen to you. Double your pleasure, double your fun. For That Stormy Breath. For the Kid in you. Get some nuts! Handles your hunger so you can handle, well…anything. Have a break, have a Kit Kat. Have you felt the bubbles melt? How many licks does it take to get to the center of a…. Hungry? Why wait? If he kissed you once, will he kiss you again? Isn’t life juicy. It’s all in the mix. It’s more than a mouthful… It’s Not For Girls. It’s too good for the kids. Life’s good between Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. Lot’s of things have changed, but Hershey’s goodness hasn’t. Made to make your mouth water. Makes mouths happy. Melts in your mouth, not in your hands. N-E-S-T-L-E-S, Nestles makes the very best! Nobody better lay a finger on my Butterfinger! Only Smarties Have the Answer. Put a Tic Tac in your mouth and get a bang out of life. Roses Grow on You. Say it with a KISS. Smoking prohibited. PEZing allowed. Sometimes you feel like a nut. Sometimes you don’t. Taste the explosion. There’s no wrong way to eat a Reese’s. To make that tough job easier you deserve. Two for me, none for you. Two great tastes that tastes great together. You got chocolate in my peanut butter! You got peanut butter in my chocolate! Go here to see some more slogan examples and find out the perfect slogan formula for creating a catchy slogan that brings in more customers. The infographic below looks at some of the most popular candy brands on social media. Their advertising strategy is a combination of both contented and continued engagement with consumers. Here are the secret tactics I used to build my website traffic to over 2 million monthly visitors and grow my email list to over 100,000 subscribers:


Which fruit is the international symbol of hospitality?

PINEAPPLE – INTERNATIONAL SYMBOL OF HOSPITALITY | Foodsite Magazine PINEAPPLE – INTERNATIONAL SYMBOL OF HOSPITALITY Posted on by Marty Martindale November 23, 2012 pi It started in 1493. Columbus saw his first pineapple on the Caribbean  island of Guadeloupe. In his book,  Why We Eat What We Eat, Raymond Sokolov,  in the chapter entitled, Columbus the Unwitting, relays the    explorer’s description of the pineapple. “  … they are like the artichoke    plant, but four times as tall [which] gives the fruit  the shape of a pine    cone, twice as big, which fruit is excellent, and it can be cut with a    knife like a turnip, and it seems to be very wholesome.” From that year    until plenty of refrigerated ships plied the seas, there followed a     massive pineapple frenzy: So appealing to the eye, so symetrical, so delicious, this member of the    orchid family captured the imaginations of  notables of both the Old and    New World. Seafaring captains bore them as trophies from long journeys    signifying a triumphant return home. They  impaled pineapples in the front    of their homes prominently symbolizing, “Visitors Welcome.” Soon    architects worked the haunting pineapple shape into gracious entrance    columns, stair-rail finials, gate posts,  roof-top weather vanes and door    knockers. Welcome mats and the privacy of bedrooms were also “given”    locations for pineapple art. The juicy fruit was incorporated into Southern hospitality with intricate    pineapple needlework on fine linens for gracious ladies.  Pineapples were    indeed the gemstones on exotic groaning boards where enlightened    conversations went on into the depths of night. They fetched high prices    due to cost of growing and transporting. So sought after, the prickly    fruits were frequently rented to hosts by the day! This popularity of the pineapple was further reinforced when The    Educational Institute of the American Hotel & Motel Association chose it     for their symbol of hospitality. Though the pineapple originated in Brazil and Paraguay prior to Columbus’    introduction in the West Indies, it wasn’t until 1777 that Captain Cook    introduced the fruit to the Pacific islands. James Dole opened his     pineapple canning facility in the 1920s. This industry was the area’s    largest for 40 years. Now, pineapples are imported from the Canaries and    Azores, Central America, Mexico,  Puerto Rico and the west coast of    Africa. Due to the enzymes they carry, pineapple makes an excellent marinade which    tenderizes  meats. Care must be taken to not over-marinate meat; the    enzyme is so powerful it will make meat fall apart. Even pineapple workers    must wear gloves to protect their hands from constant exposure. The enzyme    also keeps gelatin from setting, so pineapple is not good for fruit    jellies. If the pineapple is cooked, the enzyme action disappears. Rich in vitamin C and Manganese, the pineapple is actually not oneruit,    but many. The diamond-shaped segments of the skin and the eyes are     actually more than a hundred individual seedless fruits. The prickly short    hair-like extensions from the pineapple eyes are in fact the remains of    flowers that once bloomed on the pineapple spike. This low-calorie fruit doesn’t grow on trees. It belongs to the orchid or    bromeliad, family and rises from the center of the plant on a single spike    encircled with swordlike leaves. It is not the only bromeliad to produce    edible fruit, the feijoa is another. To chose a good one, select one with healthy leaves on top. If it smells    fragrant and sweet it will taste that way too. Pineapples will not     continue to ripen after picking but will instead begin to decay after 4    weeks. Conquering the pineapple you have selected is simple:  (Too many people    tend to over-complicate the process and settle for canned


Serial and Parallel are ports found in what?

serial port Definition from PC Magazine Encyclopedia Definition of: serial port serial port A socket on a computer used to connect a modem, data acquisition terminal or other device via a serial interface (one data bit following the other). Serial ports provide very slow speeds and have been superseded by USB and other faster interfaces for peripheral connections to desktop computers. Although still widely used in data acquisition, the serial port is no longer found on new computers. Earlier PCs used the port for the mouse, and earlier Macintoshes used it to attach a printer. DB (D-Sub) Connectors and COM Ports If present, the serial port on the back of a PC is a male 9-pin connector (DE-9 D-sub connector). Earlier PCs may have had two 9-pin connectors or one 9-pin and one 25-pin (DB-25). On a PC, serial ports are called "COM ports," identified as COM1, COM2, etc. See COM1 and D-sub connectors . Serial, Parallel and Game In earlier PCs, one or two serial ports, one parallel port and one game port were included on the motherboard. On the first PCs, these ports were contained on a stand-alone expansion card plugged into the ISA bus. Contrast with parallel port . See serial interface and RS-232 . Faster, But Still Serial The USB and FireWire (IEEE 1394) interfaces were added to PCs in 1998, offering a quantum jump in transfer rate, plus the ability to daisy chain large numbers of devices on the same bus. Like the legacy serial port, USB and FireWire are also serial interfaces. See USB and FireWire . In Transition As USB ports (left) began to proliferate, the serial and parallel ports (right) were included for a while, but eventually gave way entirely to USB.


The Painted Desert lies in which US state?

Painted Desert | desert, Arizona, United States | Britannica.com Painted Desert Atacama Desert Painted Desert, section of the high plateau in north-central and northeast-central Arizona , U.S. The Painted Desert extends from the Grand Canyon in a southeasterly direction along the north side of the Little Colorado River to Holbrook. It is approximately 150 miles (240 km) long and 15 to 50 miles (25 to 80 km) wide and covers an area of some 7,500 square miles (19,400 square km). Painted Desert, north-central Arizona. Jon Sullivan The name was first used in 1858 by a government explorer, Lieutenant Joseph C. Ives, to describe the area’s brilliantly coloured shales, marls, and sandstones, which are banded with vivid red, yellow, blue, white, and lavender. At times the air glows with a pink mist or purple haze of desert dust. Elevations range from about 4,500 to 6,500 feet (1,370 to 1,980 metres). The rolling surface is broken by isolated buttes and is bounded on the north by vermilion cliffs, rising to broad, flat-topped mesas. Marks of volcanic activity are abundant and widely scattered. The region is barren and arid, with 5 to 9 inches (127 to 229 mm) of annual precipitation and yearly temperature extremes of −25 to 105 °F (−31 to 41 °C). Painted Desert, Arizona, U.S. David Muench/EB Inc. Part of the southeastern section of the desert is within the northern portion of Petrified Forest National Park . Notable there is the Black Forest Bed, one of four remarkable areas of petrified trees of Triassic age (i.e., dating from about 252 million to 201 million years ago). The rocks in that formation are some 213 million years old. Navajo and Hopi reservations occupy a large part of the Painted Desert, and the Navajo use the variegated brightly coloured sands for their famous ceremonial sand paintings . Learn More in these related articles:


Rapper/songwriter Eminem made his official film debut in which 2002 film?

8 Mile Official Trailer #1 - (2002) HD - YouTube 8 Mile Official Trailer #1 - (2002) HD Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Sep 2, 2011 8 Mile movie clips: http://j.mp/1CM8Nah BUY THE MOVIE: http://amzn.to/rShjp3 Don't miss the HOTTEST NEW TRAILERS: http://bit.ly/1u2y6pr CLIP DESCRIPTION: A young rapper (Eminem) struggles to seize an opportunity within his bleak life but his problems threaten to weigh him down. FILM DESCRIPTION: Controversial rap star Eminem makes his acting debut in this hard-edged urban drama, inspired in part by incidents from the musician's own life. Jimmy Smith (Eminem), known to his friends as Rabbit, is a young man trying to make his way out of the burned-out shell of inner-city Detroit. Rabbit's entire life has been a hard climb, and it certainly hasn't gotten any easier lately; Rabbit has just been dumped by his girlfriend, forcing him to move back in with his emotionally unstable mother, Stephanie (Kim Basinger), and he's getting along especially poorly with Stephanie's new boyfriend. Rabbit has a factory job that's tough, demeaning, and doesn't pay especially well, and he's convinced his skills as a rapper are his only real hope at a better life. Rabbit makes music with a crew of DJ's and MC's who call themselves Three One Third, among them his close friend Future (Mekhi Phifer), but his status as a white kid making music in a predominantly African-American community and culture is extremely intimidating, and after Rabbit freezes up in the midst of an MC battle, he's convinced he's missed his chance and that he's doomed to lead a marginal life as a factory rat for the rest of his days. With the help of his friends, and his new girlfriend Alex (Brittany Murphy), Rabbit struggles to work up the courage and the confidence to take one more shot at making his dream a reality. 8 Mile was shot on location in Detroit; the name refers to 8 Mile Road, a thoroughfare along the city's perimeter which effectively separates the middle-class suburban neighborhoods from the lower-class inner-city. CREDITS: Cast: Eminem, Mekhi Phifer, Kim Basinger, Brittany Murphy Director: Curtis Hanson Producers: Carol Fenelon, Gregory Goodman, Brian Grazer, Curtis Hanson, Jimmy Iovine, Stuart Parr, Paul Rosenberg, James Whitaker Screenwriter: Scott Silver WHO ARE WE? The MOVIECLIPS channel is the largest collection of licensed movie clips on the web. Here you will find unforgettable moments, scenes and lines from all your favorite films. Made by movie fans, for movie fans. SUBSCRIBE TO OUR MOVIE CHANNELS:


Kenny Shiels became permanent manager of which Scottish football club in 2011?

Kilmarnock manager Kenny Shiels hopes for quick deal - BBC Sport BBC Sport Kilmarnock manager Kenny Shiels hopes for quick deal 11 May 2012 Kilmarnock manager Kenny Shiels hopes to conclude talks over a new deal soon after the final match of the season. The Scottish League Cup winners end their league campaign at Dunfermline's East End Park on Saturday. "It needs to be wrapped up in a manner which is in the best interests of the club," said Shiels, who became permanent manager last summer. I want to put the team first and see where it takes us Kenny Shiels Kilmarnock "The best interests of the club is to have me as the manager, I feel. That's what everyone else thinks as well." Shiels originally stepped up from his position as assistant boss to succeed Mixu Paatelainen as manager on a caretaker basis in March 2011. "This time last season I was in the same situation where I didn't know if I was going to be the manager or not," added Shiels. "It's the same scenario. "There's nothing there at the minute for me, so tomorrow could be my last day. You never know. "I want to have optimism about the place. It's very important to me that I'm still part of Kilmarnock after Saturday. I want to be. "I want to put the team first and see where it takes us." Share this page


Which colour represents Line 11 of the Paris Metro rail system?

Line 12 of the Paris Metro | The Global Transit Guidebook by HARTride 2012 The Global Transit Guidebook by HARTride 2012 hartride2012tampa 1 Comment Greetings everyone! As promised, I will be discussing Line 12 of the Paris Metro in this post. Line 12 is one of several vital north-south subway routes that traverse the wonderful city of Paris. Line 12 starts in the southwestern suburbs of Issy, traveling northeastward through the neighborhood of St. Lambert, and making a brief southeast curve towards the rail station of Gare Montparnasse. After servicing Gare Montparnasse, the line curves northwestward along Boulevard Raspail towards the Seine.  Before arriving at the Seine, Line 12 takes a curve towards the north, where it eventually reaches Gare St. Lazare (another major rail station of Paris). Between Gare St. Lazare and Abbesses stations, the line twists and turns several times, making the journey rather unpleasant at times (however, most commuters don’t seem to notice). Beyond Abbesses station are the northern suburbs of Clignancourt and La Chapelle, by which the station of Porte de la Chapelle served as the line’s northern terminus for nearly a century. A new northern terminus at the southern fringe of Aubervilliers opened on December 18, 2012. Method of construction: Some of you will probably be able to tell just by the description in the last paragraph that Line 12 is a very curvy line. In fact, there are only a handful of straight segments along the route, since construction of the line was done using the “cut and cover” method, by which the street is dug out to make way for the subway tunnel, and then covered over when the tunnel is complete. This method is used frequently with subway construction and is a money saver over methods that have the subway tunnels built at a much lower depth. However, this method often leaves subway lines to be quite close to the surface and isn’t practical in environments where you have a lot of buildings in the area [1]. To see just how curvy Line 12 is, I’ve created a Google Map that depicts where the route travels. A brief history: Line 12 opened in 1910 as the Line A of the Nord-Sud Company, which was a private subway company. The Nord-Sud at the time was competing with the CMP (which stands for Compagnie du chemin de fer métropolitain de Paris), which was another private subway company. As the name would imply, the Nord-Sud had constructed subway lines that ran on a north-south axis, rather than the east-west axis of the various CMP lines. However, Nord-Sud only constructed two lines, with a third still under construction when the company was absorbed by the CMP during the 1930s. In 1948, the CMP in-turn, was absorbed by the the state-operated organization that is now known as the RATP (which stands for Régie Autonome des Transports Parisiens). The three Nord-Sud lines were originally known as Lines A, B, and C, while the CMP utilized a numbering convention for their lines. The first segment of Line A opened in 1910 between Porte de Versailles and Notre-Dame-de-Lorette. The line was then gradually extended northward to Jules Joffrin and southward to Mairie d’Issy. In 1916, the northern terminus at Porte de la Chapelle had opened. From that point until 2012, the configuration of Line A remained relatively unchanged. When Nord-Sud was absorbed by the CMP in the 1930s, the lines were re-numbered as 12, 13, and 14. Line 14 was eventually immersed into the current Line 13, when a tunnel underneath the Seine was constructed to link the two lines together [2]. Stations: Unlike many of the CMP-built lines, the Nord-Sud built lines are distinguished by their vaulted station ceilings and markings over the tunnel entrances that signal the direction of the terminus. These markings would read “Direction Montparnasse” to the south and “Direction Montmartre” to the north. Wall tiling was also very eloquent and distinct compared to some of the other subway lines. Originally, trains along Line 12 were powered by overhead wires instead of a third rail, like they are today [3]. Another highlight


Which Stephen King novel is said to have been rejected by 30 different publishers?

Famous Books Rejected Multiple Times Famous Books Rejected Multiple Times By Maeve Maddox Commenting on That First Page , a reader remarks: Then there is the story of Orwell’s novel being rejected by American publishers because “American readers don’t like animal stories!” Publishers and agents alike have turned down books that finally made it into print and immortality. Two books devoted to the subject give details of now embarrassing reasons given for turning down writers who have become household names: Pushcart’s Complete Rotten Reviews (1998), Edited by Bill Henderson and Andre Bernard. (“You’re welcome to Le Carré; he hasn’t got any future.”) Rejections of the Written Famous (2003) by Joyce Spizer  (“Tony Hillerman’s agent told him, ‘Get rid of the Indian stuff'”) Here, with the number of times the book was turned down, are some examples to give you courage next time you receive a rejection letter. (Note: the figures are taken from websites and not directly from the books.) Auntie Mame, Patrick Dennis (15) Carrie, Stephen Kng (30) Chicken Soup for the Soul, Jack Canfeld and Mark Victor Hansen (140) Diary of Anne Frank (16) Dr. Seuss books (15) Gone with the Wind, Margaret Mitchell (38) Harry Potter book one, J. K. Rowling (9) Jonathan Livingston Seagull, Richard Bach (18) Kon-Tiki, Thor Heyerdahl (20) M*A*S*H, Richard Hooker (17) The Peter Principle, Laurence Peter (16) The Prncess Diaries, Meg Cabot (17) Watership Down, Richard Adams (26) A Wrinkle in Time, Madeleine L’Engle, (26) Subscribe to Receive our Articles and Exercises via Email You will improve your English in only 5 minutes per day, guaranteed! Subscribers get access to our exercise archives, writing courses, writing jobs and much more! You'll also get three bonus ebooks completely free! 12 Responses to “Famous Books Rejected Multiple Times” Eric H. Roth on December 30, 2008 5:54 pm As a university writing instructor, I often mention this litany of missed great books by publishers and expert editors. The book that I usually mention first, however, is not on your fine list: Catch-22 by Joseph Heller. Originally, it was titled Catch-18 but he increased the number with each rejection letter from leading publishers. Of course, Heller had the last laugh as his comic masterpiece become an international bestseller and became a cultural reference point in 1960s. The Oxford English Dictionary even includes the phrase today and a Hollywood film was based on the book. Thanks for the article and gentle reminder that tastes differ and experts do not always know best! Bean on January 02, 2009 6:08 am You say that Americans don’t like animal books. I won’t read anything human, or atleast imagine them as humans, because I like animal stories ONLY. Also, can you all say how many times Redwall was turned down? Stephen Thorn on October 22, 2009 5:08 pm In fact, “Carrie” had been dumped in the garbage. Stephen King was disgusted with it (presumably after all the rejections) and had tossed it in the rubbish. His wife, Tabitha, saw the manuscript and rescued it; she read it and convinced him to keep trying. That was the start of King’s career (and lots of sleepless nights for many fortunate readers). John Gil on November 09, 2009 9:23 am I am an architect and a writer and wish to add to your list Robert Pirsig’s Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance. About 105 publishers. Still selling well today since the 1970’s. Prashant Badiger on July 30, 2010 8:17 am Rejections are part of writer’s life. This article is a great piece and encourages a writer to put more efforts. As a writer, I have also come across such instances where the content written by me were not approved. But by hard work and effort, it were later accepted by the same people who initially rejected it. I appreciate the writings of Louisa May alcott, Mark Twain, Alexandre Dumas, Arthur Conan Doyle. Their works have inspired me to write effortlessly. John Gil on July 30, 2010 2:19 pm Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance was rejected 104 times as I recall. It continues to sell today over 40 years late


In the Bible, what is the surname of Judas, who kissed Jesus in the garden of Gethsemene?

Bible Fun For Kids: Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane Saturday, November 1, 2014 Jesus in the Garden of Gethsemane This week is Jesus in the garden. I hand out the Malchus mask and the kids loved it when they saw the ear was removable! While I taught the lesson, I had a plastic ear in my pocket and when I came to the Malchus part, I used my sword and cut of my right ear! Oh, they love that! You can see the ears here . There is a praying hands printable.There are a lot of different things to learn about prayer, but for this lesson, I decided to discuss what to pray for and how to pray. I used it as a conversation starter to discuss prayer and this can be used for several different lessons.   Last week we learned about Jesus entering into Jerusalem. The Disciples had found the donkey that wasn't ridden before. Jesus rode on the donkey and the people had cut down palm trees and laid them on the ground. The people had thrown their coats on the ground too! (Mt. 21:8) The crowd shouted Hosanna! They were praising Jesus as the Savior! We also talked about the Lord's supper. In the evening, Jesus gathered His Disciples in the upper room. Jesus took the bread, prayed and tore it. They all ate some, then Jesus did the same with the cup. They sang a hymn, and then they left the upper room and went to the mount of Olives. You can find today's lesson in Matthew 26:30-56; Mark 14:32-52;  Luke 22:39-52;  John 18:1-12 Jesus told His Disciples that two days after the Passover, He would be crucified. Some of the Chief Priests and Scribes were discussing how to get Jesus killed, but they wanted to wait until after the Passover. One of the 12 Disciples named Judas Iscariot met with the Chief Priests and agreed to deliver Jesus to them for 30 pieces of silver. Remember it was at night. When they had finished in the upper room, they went to a place called the Garden of Gethsemane and Jesus asked His Disciples to wait while He went to pray. Jesus told the Disciples (not Judas) to "Stay here while I go over there and pray. Jesus took Peter, James and John with Him. Jesus was very sad and upset. Jesus told Peter, James and John to stay and keep watch for Him. Jesus walked a little further away and with His face bowed, He prayed to God. Jesus asked God if it is possible, for him to not have to go through what is coming. But, Jesus would do what God wanted. Jesus was so upset, an angel came to give Him strength. (Luke 22:43) When Jesus want back to the Disciples, Jesus saw them asleep! Jesus asked Peter "Couldn't you keep watch just for one hour?" Jesus told Peter to watch and pray. Jesus went to pray again. He asked God again to "Let this pass. But, Your will be done." Jesus went back to the Disciples and they were sleeping again! Jesus left and went back and prayed asking God for the same thing. Jesus went back to the Disciples and they were sleeping again! Jesus left and went back the third time and prayed asking God for the same thing. (Mt. 26:44) While Jesus was praying, Judas came with a detachment of soldiers (Usually 600 soldiers) with the Chief Priests and Pharisees. They had lanterns, torches and weapons. Judas kissed Jesus, and by doing that, he confirmed to the soldiers who Jesus was. Peter, a Disciple, took his sword and cut off a servant of the High Priest's right ear! (John 18:10) His name was Malchus. Jesus touched Malchus' ear, and he was healed. (Luke 22:51) Another miracle! Jesus told them that this is the prophecy being fulfilled. They arrested Jesus and tied Him up! All the Disciples left Jesus and ran! (Mt. 26:56) Next week we will learn about some of the trials that Jesus went through.   I created this for today's lesson to talk more about prayer. A large part of today's lesson is Jesus praying. I had these cut and stapled together so we could use the time to study prayer more. This more of a discussion starter for your students with scriptures and fill in the blanks. Each person's will be different and is meant for them to think about what, who, why they are praying. The hands are in color or black & white. The questions ar


A biped is an animal with how many feet?

Biped - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Your continued donations keep Wikipedia running!     Biped Jump to: navigation , search Bipedalism is standing , or moving for example by walking , running , or hopping , on two appendages (typically legs ). An animal or machine that usually moves in a bipedal manner is known as a biped (/'bi.pɛd/), meaning "two feet" ( Latin bi = two + ped = foot). An ostrich , one of the fastest of living bipeds A Man Running - Edward Muybridge Contents Types of bipedal movement There are a number of states of movement commonly associated with bipedalism. 1. Standing . Staying still on both legs. In most bipeds this is an active process, requiring constant adjustment of balance. 2. Walking . One foot in front of another, with at least one foot on the ground at any time. 3. Running . One foot in front of another, with periods where both feet are off the ground. 4. Hopping . Moving by a series of jumps with both feet moving together. [ edit ] Bipedal animals Bipedal movement has evolved a number of times other than in humans , mostly among the vertebrates . The most obvious example of bipedal movement is among the birds and their ancestors the theropod dinosaurs. All dinosaurs are believed to be descended from a fully bipedal ancestor, perhaps similar to Eoraptor . Indeed, their descendants, the larger flightless birds, the ratites , such as the ostrich , perhaps epitomise the capacity to move bipedally, able to reach speeds of up to 65 km/h. Likewise many theropod dinosaurs, especially the maniraptors , are believed to have been able to move at similar speeds. Bipedal movement also re-evolved in a number of other dinosaur lineages such as the iguanodons . Bipealism has also evolved in the crocodilian line, a sister group to the dinosaurs and birds - a crocodile relative from the triassic , Effigia okeeffeae , was believed to be bipedal [1] . Penguins are interesting birds with regard to bipedality as they tend to hold their bodies upright, rather than horizontal as in other birds. Bipedal movement is less common among mammals , most being quadrupedal . The largest mammalian group using bipedal movement are the kangaroos and their relatives. However these tend to move mostly by hopping, which is quite different from humans, and also from birds and theropods. There are also various groups of hopping rodents, such as the kangaroo rats . A primate, the sifaka , also moves by hopping when on the ground. Possibly the only mammal other than humans that commonly moves bipedally by an alternating gait rather than hopping is the giant pangolin . Limited examples of bipedalism are found in some other mammals. One exception is found among some primates who live in forests that are often flooded, the bonobo ape and proboscis monkey . These primates will wade through water in a bipedal stance. On occasion bonobos and proboscis monkeys, and less frequently some other primates, will also walk or stand bipedely on land. A number of animals, such as rats , will squat on their hindlegs in order to manipulates food objects. The raccoon often stands erect or squats in water to use its hands to manipulate food and rocks/sticks. Beavers will also move bipedally at times when carrying branches. Some animals, such as the bear , may raise up and move bipedally during physical confrontation, so as to better be able to use their forelegs as weapons. Also a number of mammals, such as ground squirrels or meerkats will stand on their hind legs, but not walk on them, in order to survey their surroundings. Finally gerenuk antelope are known to stand on their hind legs in order to eat leaves from trees. The extinct giant ground sloth had hip joints whose form indicates that they also did this. Another extinct group, the bizarre rhino / gorilla -like chalicotheres may also have behaved similarly. Among the non- archosaur reptiles bipedalism is rare, and it is unknown among the amphibians , however it its found in the "reared-up" running of certain lizards . An interesting example is found in at least one genus of basilisk lizard t


Egg, Barcelona, Ball and Korum are all types of which item of furniture?

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46664 was the prison number of which famous political figure?

Nelson Mandela Fast Facts - CNN.com Nelson Mandela Fast Facts CNN Library Updated 8:13 PM ET, Tue September 22, 2015 Chat with us in Facebook Messenger. Find out what's happening in the world as it unfolds. Photos: The evolution of Nelson Mandela The evolution of Nelson Mandela – Nelson Mandela, the prisoner-turned-president who reconciled South Africa after the end of apartheid, died on December 5, 2013. He was 95. Hide Caption 1 of 31 Photos: The evolution of Nelson Mandela The evolution of Nelson Mandela – Mandela became president of the African National Congress Youth League in 1951. Hide Caption Photos: The evolution of Nelson Mandela The evolution of Nelson Mandela – Mandela poses for a photo, circa 1950. Hide Caption Photos: The evolution of Nelson Mandela The evolution of Nelson Mandela – Mandela poses in boxing gloves in 1952. Hide Caption 4 of 31 Photos: The evolution of Nelson Mandela The evolution of Nelson Mandela – Mandela in the office of Mandela & Tambo, a law practice set up in Johannesburg by Mandela and Oliver Tambo to provide free or affordable legal representation to black South Africans. Hide Caption 5 of 31 Photos: The evolution of Nelson Mandela The evolution of Nelson Mandela – From left: Patrick Molaoa, Robert Resha and Mandela walk to the courtroom for their treason trial in Johannesburg. Hide Caption 6 of 31 Photos: The evolution of Nelson Mandela The evolution of Nelson Mandela – Mandela married his second wife, social worker Winnie Madikizela, in 1958. At the time, he was an active member of the African National Congress and had begun his lifelong commitment to ending segregation in South Africa. Hide Caption 7 of 31 Photos: The evolution of Nelson Mandela The evolution of Nelson Mandela – Nelson and Winnie Mandela raise their fists to salute a cheering crowd upon his 1990 release from Victor Verster Prison. He was still as upright and proud, he would say, as the day he walked into prison 27 years before. Hide Caption 8 of 31 Photos: The evolution of Nelson Mandela The evolution of Nelson Mandela – A jubilant South African holds up a newspaper announcing Mandela's release from prison at an ANC rally in Soweto on February 11, 1990. Two days later, more than 100,000 people attended a rally celebrating his release from jail. Hide Caption 9 of 31 Photos: The evolution of Nelson Mandela The evolution of Nelson Mandela – Mandela and Zambian President Kenneth Kaunda arrive at an ANC rally on March 3, 1990, in Lusaka, Zambia. Mandela was elected president of the ANC the next year. Hide Caption 10 of 31 Photos: The evolution of Nelson Mandela The evolution of Nelson Mandela – After his release in 1990, Mandela embarked on a world tour, meeting U.S. President George H.W. Bush at the White House in June. Hide Caption 11 of 31 Photos: The evolution of Nelson Mandela The evolution of Nelson Mandela – At his Soweto home on July 18, 1990, Mandela blows out the candles on his 72nd birthday cake. It was the first birthday he celebrated as a free man since the 1960s. Hide Caption 12 of 31 Photos: The evolution of Nelson Mandela The evolution of Nelson Mandela – Mandela and his wife react to supporters during a visit to Brazil at the governor's palace in Rio De Janeiro, on August 1, 1991. Hide Caption 13 of 31 Photos: The evolution of Nelson Mandela The evolution of Nelson Mandela – South African President Frederik de Klerk, right, and Mandela shared a Nobel Peace Prize in 1993 for their work to secure a peaceful transition from apartheid rule. Hide Caption 14 of 31 Photos: The evolution of Nelson Mandela The evolution of Nelson Mandela – Mandela votes for the first time in his life on March 26, 1994. Hide Caption 15 of 31 Photos: The evolution of Nelson Mandela The evolution of Nelson Mandela – On April 27, 1994, a long line of people snake toward a polling station in the black township of Soweto outside of Johannesburg in the nation's first all-race elections. Hide Caption 16 of 31 Photos: The evolution of Nelson Mandela The evolution of Nelson Mandela – Mandela in Mmabatho for an election rally on March 15,


Who plays David Starsky in the 2004 film ‘Starsky and Hutch’?

Starsky & Hutch (2004) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Two streetwise cops bust criminals in their red-and-white Ford Torino with the help of police snitch called Huggy Bear. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 46 titles created 15 May 2012 a list of 41 titles created 07 Oct 2013 a list of 25 titles created 02 Nov 2013 a list of 40 titles created 11 Aug 2014 a list of 38 titles created 05 Feb 2015 Search for " Starsky & Hutch " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. 3 wins & 9 nominations. See more awards  » Videos At the end of his career, a clueless fashion model is brainwashed to kill the Prime Minister of Malaysia. Director: Ben Stiller A group of misfits enter a Las Vegas dodgeball tournament in order to save their cherished local gym from the onslaught of a corporate health fitness chain. Director: Rawson Marshall Thurber Three friends attempt to recapture their glory days by opening up a fraternity near their alma mater. Director: Todd Phillips John Beckwith and Jeremy Grey, a pair of committed womanizers who sneak into weddings to take advantage of the romantic tinge in the air, find themselves at odds with one another when John meets and falls for Claire Cleary. Director: David Dobkin In 2002, two rival Olympic ice skaters were stripped of their gold medals and permanently banned from men's single competition. Presently, however, they've found a loophole that will allow them to qualify as a pairs team. Directors: Josh Gordon, Will Speck Stars: Will Ferrell, Jon Heder, Amy Poehler     1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 6.6/10 X   #1 NASCAR driver Ricky Bobby stays atop the heap thanks to a pact with his best friend and teammate, Cal Naughton, Jr. But when a French Formula One driver, makes his way up the ladder, Ricky Bobby's talent and devotion are put to the test. Director: Adam McKay Jackie Moon, the owner-coach-player of the American Basketball Association's Flint Michigan Tropics, rallies his teammates to make their NBA dreams come true Director: Kent Alterman Two mismatched New York City detectives seize an opportunity to step up like the city's top cops whom they idolize -- only things don't quite go as planned. Director: Adam McKay Male nurse Greg Focker meets his girlfriend's parents before proposing, but her suspicious father is every date's worst nightmare. Director: Jay Roach All hell breaks loose when the Byrnes family meets the Focker family for the first time. Director: Jay Roach Ron Burgundy is San Diego's top-rated newsman in the male-dominated broadcasting of the 1970s, but that's all about to change for Ron and his cronies when an ambitious woman is hired as a new anchor. Director: Adam McKay A buttoned up newlywed finds his too organized life falling into chaos when he falls in love with an old classmate. Director: John Hamburg Edit Storyline Set in the 1970s in a metropolis called "Bay City," this is the tale of two police detective partners, Ken "Hutch" Hutchinson, and Dave Starsky, who always seem to get the toughest cases from their boss, Captain Dobey, rely on omniscient street informer Huggy Bear and race to the scene of the crimes in their souped-up 1974 Ford Torino hot rod, telling the story of their first big case (as a prequel to the TV show), which involved a former college campus drug dealer who went on to become a white collar criminal. Written by Austin4577@aol.com The original partners in crime. See more  » Genres: Rated PG-13 for drug content, sexual situations, partial nudity, language and some violence | See all certifications  » Parents Guide: 5 March 2004 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Starsky et Hutch See more  » Filming Locations: $28,103,367        (USA) (5 March 2004) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia Todd Phillips was having a hard time


Columbus Day in the US is celebrated during which month?

Columbus Day in the United States Home   Calendar   Holidays   the United States   Columbus Day Columbus Day in the United States Columbus Day, which is on the second Monday of October, remembers Christopher Columbus' arrival to the Americas on October 12, 1492. This holiday is controversial because the European settlement in the Americas led to the demise of the history and culture of the indigenous peoples. Statue of Christopher Columbus The Christopher Columbus monument in Barcelona, Spain. ©iStockphoto.com/Lya_Cattel Observe Columbus Day Some Americans celebrate the anniversary of the discovery of their country with church services and other activities. In some towns and cities, special church services, parades and large events are held. Many celebrations happen in the Italian-American community. The celebrations in New York and San Francisco are particularly noteworthy. In Hawaii Columbus Day is celebrated as Discoverers' Day, but it is not a state holiday. Many states now celebrate Native Americans' Day/Indigenous People's Day instead of Columbus Day. What’s Open or Closed? Columbus day is a public holiday in many parts of the United states, but is not a day off in some states. Some government offices are closed because Columbus Day is still a federal government holiday. The day is a legal observance in states like Florida. Many businesses and shops are open in states that don't have Columbus Day as a public holiday. Schools are not required to close but check with your school district or school calendar on Columbus Day school holiday closures. The same goes for post offices - check with your local post office. About Columbus Day Christopher Columbus is often portrayed as the first European to sail to the Americas. He is sometimes portrayed as the discoverer of the New World. However, this is controversial on many counts. There is evidence that the first Europeans to sail across the Atlantic were Viking explorers from Scandinavia. In addition, the land was already populated by indigenous peoples, who had 'discovered' the Americas thousands of years before. Columbus Day originated as a celebration of Italian-American heritage and was first held in San Francisco in 1869. The first state-wide celebration was held in Colorado in 1907. In 1937, Columbus Day become a holiday across the United States. Since 1971, it has been celebrated on the second Monday in October. The date on which Columbus arrived in the Americas is also celebrated as the DÃa de la Raza (Day of the Race) in Latin America and some Latino communities in the USA. However, it is a controversial holiday in some countries and has been re-named in others. Columbus Day celebrations are controversial because the settlement of Europeans in the Americas led to the deaths of a very large proportion of the native people. It has been argued that this was a direct result of Columbus' actions. It is clear that the arrival of the European settlers led to the demise of a large proportion of the history and culture of the indigenous peoples of the Americas. It has also been argued that Columbus should not be honored for discovering North America, as he only went as far as some islands in the Caribbean and never got as far as mainland America. Note: timeanddate.com states the facts and issues associated with this observance but does not disclose its opinion on the matter. Columbus Day Observances


Mombasa is the chief port of which country?

Google Map of Mombasa, Kenya - Nations Online Project About Mombasa Satellite view is showing Mombasa, second largest city and chief port of Kenya . The city is located on Mombasa island at a bay of the Indian Ocean on the southern tip of the country, about 480 km (300 mi) south east of Nairobi , Kenya's capital. Moi Avenue in Mombasa with the Mombasa "Tusks" portal, the memorial was built to commemorate the visit of Queen Elizabeth to Mombasa in 1952. Image:    Collins432 History (short version) Before Mombasa became an Arab trading center in the 8th century until the 18th century, the area was  originally inhabited by the African Bantu people. The Portuguese (namely Vasco da Gama), became the first known Europeans to visit the port of Mombasa in 1498, but were met with hostility and soon departed. The Portuguese eventually controlled the city from 1529 to 1698, when a three-year siege of Fort Jesus by Arabs ended with their expulsion. In the 18th century Mombasa was again briefly held by the Portuguese but then became subject to Oman , whose local representative eventually became the independent ruler of Zanzibar . In 1887 it passed to the British and became capital of the British East Africa Protectorate of Kenya until 1907. Today Mombasa has a population of about 900,000 inhabitants. Spoken languages are Swahili and English. Main attractions in Mombasa are Fort Jesus, the Portuguese fort built in the end of the 17th century, Mombasa Marine Park, a national reserve established in 1986 to protect the biodiversity and the general environment of the area. Shimba Hills National Reserve is near the city, the area of coastal rainforest, woodland and grassland offers the highest density of African elephant in Kenya. Just zoom in (+) to see the remains of Fort Jesus, built by the Portuguese in 1593-1596 to protect the port of Mombasa, today a UNESCO World Heritage Site . The map shows a city map of Mombasa with expressways, main roads and streets, and the location of Moi International Airport ( IATA code : MBA). To find a location use the form below.   To find a location type: street or place, city, optional: state, country. Local Time Kenya: Time zone: Eastern Africa Time (EAT) :: UTC/GMT +3 hours φ Latitude, λ Longitude (of Map center; move the map to see coordinates): , Google Earth: Searchable Map and Satellite view of Mombasa, Kenya. City Coordinates: 4°3′ S, 39°40′ E


What was the middle name of former US President Richard Nixon?

Richard M. Nixon - U.S. Presidents - HISTORY.com Richard M. Nixon A+E Networks Introduction Richard Nixon (1913-94), the 37th U.S. president, is best remembered as the only president ever to resign from office. Nixon stepped down in 1974, halfway through his second term, rather than face impeachment over his efforts to cover up illegal activities by members of his administration in the Watergate scandal. A former Republican congressman and U.S. senator from California, he served two terms as vice president under Dwight Eisenhower (1890-1969) in the 1950s. In 1960, Nixon lost his bid for the presidency in a close race with Democrat John F. Kennedy (1917-63). He ran for the White House again in 1968 and won. As president, Nixon’s achievements included forging diplomatic ties with China and the Soviet Union, and withdrawing U.S. troops from an unpopular war in Vietnam. However, Nixon’s involvement in Watergate tarnished his legacy and deepened American cynicism about government. Google Education and Early Political Career Richard Milhous Nixon was born on January 9, 1913, in Yorba Linda, California . He was the second of five sons of Francis Anthony Nixon (1878-1956), who struggled to earn a living running a grocery store and gas station, and his wife, Hannah Milhous Nixon (1885-1967). .Nixon absorbed his parents’ discontent with their working-class circumstances and developed a strong sense of ambition.. Did You Know? While serving in the U.S. Navy during World War II, Richard Nixon won large amounts of money playing poker. He used these winnings to help fund his first political campaign in 1946. He attended Whittier College, where he excelled as a debater and was elected president of the student body before graduating in 1934. Three years later, he earned a law degree from Duke University, where he was head of the student bar association and graduated near the top of his class. After Duke, he returned to Whittier, California, and began working as an attorney. In 1940, Nixon married Thelma Catherine “Pat” Ryan (1912-93), whom he met while participating in a local theater group. The couple had two daughters, Patricia (1946-) and Julie (1948-). When America entered World War II (1939-45), Nixon joined the U.S. Navy and served as an operations officer in the Pacific. Following the war, Nixon launched his political career in 1946 when he defeated a five-term Democratic incumbent to represent his California district in the U.S. House of Representatives. As a congressman, Nixon served on the House Un-American Activities Committee and rose to national prominence by leading a controversial investigation of Alger Hiss (1904-1996), a well-regarded former State Department official who was accused of spying for the Soviet Union in the late 1930s. Nixon was re-elected to Congress in 1948 and two years later, in 1950, won a seat in the U.S. Senate. An Unsuccessful Bid for the Presidency Although Nixon’s attacks on alleged Communists and political opponents alarmed some people, they increased his popularity among conservative Republicans. In 1952, General Dwight Eisenhower selected the 39-year-old first-term senator to be his vice presidential running mate. A few months after accepting the nomination, Nixon became the target of a negative campaign that raised questions about money and gifts he allegedly received from industry lobbyists. Nixon answered these charges in his famous “Checkers” speech, claiming that the only gift he ever accepted was a puppy named Checkers for his young daughter. The speech proved effective and preserved Nixon’s spot on the ticket. Eisenhower and Nixon won the election of 1952 and were re-elected in 1956. In 1960, Nixon claimed the Republican presidential nomination, but lost one of the closest elections in American history to U.S. Senator John F. Kennedy of Massachusetts . The turning point of the campaign came in the first-ever nationally televised presidential debate. During the broadcast, Nixon appeared pale, nervous and sweaty compared with his tan, well-rested and vigorous opponent. The loss to Kennedy


Who was the last Tudor monarch of England?

The Tudors - Monarchs | HistoryOnTheNet The Tudors The Tudors - Monarchs Last Updated: 08/04/2014 - 09:09 The Tudors reigned from 1485 until 1603. There were 5 crowned monarchs and Lady Jane Grey reigned as Queen for just 9 days. The Tudor kings and queens were very powerful and they are noted for the numbers of people executed during the period. Henry VII came to the throne after defeating Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485. He was a serious man and faced many challenges to his place on the throne, the most notable being from Lambert Simnel and Perkin Warbeck. He married Elizabeth of York, daughter of Edward IV uniting the houses of Lancaster and York and ending the Wars of the Roses. Henry successfully established the Tudor dynasty and when he died in 1509, his son's succession was not challenged and England was a rich and prosperous country. Henry VIII is the best known of the Tudor Monarchs, he was the second son of Henry VII and became King because his brother, Arthur had died. He married his brother's widow, Catherine of Aragon when he became King, but divorced her when she did not produce a male heir to the throne. In order to gain his divorce, Henry had to establish the Church of England and end Catholicism. Henry went on to marry another five wives - Anne Boleyn, Jane Seymour, Anne of Cleves, Katherine Howard and Katherine Parr. Anne Boleyn and Katherine Howard were executed for treason. He died in 1547. Edward VI came to the throne at the age of 9 years. He was a sickly child and the country was run by his protectors: firstly, the Duke of Somerset, his mother's brother, then by the Duke of Northumberland. Edward died at the age of 15 in 1553. Lady Jane Grey was chosen to be Queen by the Duke of Northumberland in an attempt to keep England a Protestant country. Next in the line of succession was Henry VIII's eldest daughter, Mary. Mary was a Catholic and had sworn to return England to Catholicism. The public did not approve of Jane's succession and supported Mary's claim to the throne. Queen Jane reigned for just 9 days before Mary successfully took the throne. Jane and her husband, Guildford Dudley, son of the Duke of Northumberland, were beheaded. Mary I was the daughter of Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon and was a committed Catholic . When she came to the throne she vowed to return England to Rome and Catholicism. She is known as Bloody Mary because of the numbers of people who were executed for being Protestants. She made herself even more unpopular by marrying Philip of Spain and losing Calais, England's last possession in France. Mary died in 1558, probably of cancer of the womb. Elizabeth I became Queen after her sister Mary I died without an heir. She was the daughter of Henry VIII and Anne Boleyn. She upheld Protestantism in England and her will was the law. She did not marry and was known as the Virgin Queen. During Elizabeth's reign the age of exploration began with explorers such as Francis Drake claiming new lands for England and introducing new materials and foods. The American State , Virginia, is named after her. When Elizabeth died in 1603 the Tudor line ended. Quiz:


What colour was the medal ribbon on the Naval Victoria Cross until 1918?

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web page template Web Resources Abstract The KGB, or Komitet Gosudarstvennoy Bezopasnosti (Committee for State Security), is the best known name for the terror and espionage organization that operated within the Soviet Union during the twentieth century.  This agency underwent a series of name changes and modifications since the Russian Revolution of 1917.  In fact, the KGB was only the official name for forty-six years, between 1954 and 1991.  Though the name is relatively modern, terror organizations have long been a part of Russiaï¿½s political structure. The functions of these organizations were expanded from the political police role that was played by the Okhrana played during Tsar Nicholas IIï¿½s reign. In 1917, Illich Vladimir Lenin created the Cheka out of the remnants of the Ohkrana.  This new organization, which eventually evolved into the KGB, held broad responsibilities including espionage, the protection of Soviet secrets, and the isolation of the Soviet Union from Western goods, news, and ideas.  In 1991, the Soviet Union collapsed, leading to the fragmentation of the KGB into many subsidiary organizations that are the last remnants of a legacy that began nearly a century ago. The  Origins of the KGB In 1880, Tsar Alexander II formed the Department of State Police, known to the Russian population as the Okhrana (Andrew, 20).  This organization was used primarily to investigate, infiltrate and deactivate the various radical factions within Russia during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.  By placing Okhrana members within the various revolutionary groups, the tsar remained constantly aware of the movement of these organizations and could thwart any potential attack with relative ease.  In fact, between 1908 and 1909, four of the five members of the St. Petersburg committee of the Bolshevik Party were Okhrana officials (Freemantle, 17).  Nicholas II was so secure in his infiltration of these groups that he chose to ignore warnings in November 1916 of imminent revolution from other members of his collapsing government. In February 1917, over 400,000 industrial workers in St. Petersburg spontaneously revolted in response to hunger and poor working conditions (Freemantle, 18).  This strike caught Tsar Nicholas completely off guard because none of the revolutionary groups that the Okhrana had been tracking were involved.  Compounding the uprising, the Russian army sided with the civilian population against the government.  As the government crumbed, the Russian parliament, or Duma, became the provisional government and the tsar abdicated. During the nine months of uncertain democracy that ensued, Illich Vladimir Lenin and his Bolshevik party secretly organized their forces.  After one failed coup in July 1918, the Bolshevik-controlled Military Revolutionary Committee stormed the WinterPalace on October 25, 1918.  They seized control after very little resistance and Lenin became the head of the new government (Andrew, 38). Lenin strongly believed in the use of terror and admired the Jacobins, the most radical of the French revolutionaries of 1790 (Freemantle, 21).  He appointed Feliks Dzerzhinsky as the chairman of the Peopleï¿½s Commissariat for Internal Affairs, the NKVD (Freemantle, 21).  The primary objective of this organization was to combat counter-revolution and sabotage throughout the nation.To do this more effectively, The Vecheka was formed as a subsidiary of the NKVD on December 20, 1917 (Freemantle, 21).  Shortened to ï¿½Chekaï¿½ by the people, this organization was the original basis for the more recent KGB.Dzerzhinsky, a Polish nobleman who had served an eleven year prison term resulting from his involvement in anti-Tsarist terrorism activities before the Russian Revolution, was Leninï¿½s immediate choice for Chairman. As Dzerzhinsky became acclimated to his new position, he began to make changes to the Chekaï¿½s format.In December 1920, the location of the Chekaï¿½s headquarters was moved from St. Petersburg to the former offices of the All Russian Insurance Company in Moscow (a si


What does the Latin phrase ‘Ars gratia artis’ translate to in English?

Translation of Ars gratia artis in English Free Download Now! Ars gratia artis in English "Art for art's sake" is the usual English rendering of a French slogan from the early 19th century, "l'art pour l'art", and expresses a philosophy that the intrinsic value of art, and the only "true" art, is divorced from any didactic, moral, or utilitarian function. Such works are sometimes described as "autotelic", from the Greek autoteles, "complete in itself", a concept that has been expanded to embrace "inner-directed" or "self-motivated" human beings. See more at Wikipedia.org...


A nullipara is a woman who has never done what?

Nullipara - definition of nullipara by The Free Dictionary Nullipara - definition of nullipara by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/nullipara A woman who has never given birth. [Latin nūllus, none; see ne in the Appendix of Indo-European roots + -para .] nul·lip′a·rous adj. nullipara n, pl -rae (-ˌriː) (Gynaecology & Obstetrics) a woman who has never borne a child [C19: New Latin, from nullus no, not any + -para, from parere to bring forth; see -parous] nulˈliparous adj


Vilnius - The Capital Of Lithuania | Travel Lithuania Vilnius Urban Vilnius is the Capital of Lithuania located in the center of Europe which is both contemporary and ancient, rich in architecture, historical monuments, culture heritage, thematic festivals and entertainments. Vilnius is the fastest growing capital in the Baltic States, aspiring to become the most attractive political, business and culture center between Lithuania neighbor countries. A very significant step in reaching this purpose is becoming the European Capital of Culture 2009. The Main Facts Vilnius is the largest city in Lithuania with the population of approximately 554.400 inhabitants according to data of 2007. The population contains of 57,8% Lithuanians, 18,7% Poles, 14% Russians, 4 % Byelorussians, 0,5% Jews and 5% of other nationalities. The area of Vilnius is about 400 sq.km in total, 29,1% of which is covered by buildings, 68,8% by greenery and 2,1% by waters. History According to a legend, the authentic history of Vilnius began when the Grand Duke Gediminas in the early 14th century dreamt a gargantuan iron wolf howling enormously loudly. The Grand Duke asked magus Lizdeika to explain the dream and was told to found a city in the place he slept because the city is destined to become glorious and well known in all around the world. Looks like Lizdeika was right. Gediminas founded the city and named it after the name of river Vilnia. As soon as Vilnius was founded, the Capital of the Great Duchy of Lithuania was shifted from Trakai to Vilnius. At that time Vilnius became a center of tolerance where people of various nationalities settled and lived there in harmony developing trade and crafts. As soon as the Vilnius University was established in 1579 by King of Poland Stefan Batory, the city became a center of education and culture as well. Many years the destiny of Vilnius was closely related with Poland. There were even times when polish was set up as a language of higher classes. In order to avoid Russian military threat Lithuania had to sign a union that united Lithuania and Poland to a Commonwealth of Two Nations. However in 1795 the Commonwealth was divided between Russia, Austria and Prussia. Vilnius felt to Russia. Hopes for the Commonwealth recreation emerged when the great general Napoleon Bonaparte appeared in Vilnius in 1812. However, Napoleon was defeated and his highly debatable campaign of recovering the Commonwealth ended in disaster. Despite the difficulties some new Lithuanian seeds were sowed because of Vilnius University where Simonas Stanevicius and Simonas Daukantas worked in order to renew Lithuanian identity. However, the Vilnius University was closed after Russian repressions in 1831 and reopened only in 1917 after the collapse of the Russian Empire. As a consequence, less than 3% of Vilnius population spoke Lithuanian during the First World War. In 1920 Vilnius was overtaken by Poland and the Capital was transferred to Kaunas until 1939 when Lithuania was forced to sign a mutual assistance treaty with the Soviet Union on the basis of the Molotov-Ribbentrop pact. In that way Lithuania got Vilnius back, but lost its sovereignty. In 1941-1943 Lithuania was under control of Nazis so two ghettos were set up in the Old town . But Germany lost the Second Warld War and the history turned everything back when Lithuania was annexed by the Soviet Union again to be Lithuanian SSR. Although the period of Soviet occupation was very gloomy, Vilnius started to grow again in the early sixties inspired by sense of solidarity and Lithuanian identity. In 1991 the Soviet yoke was supplanted and Lithuania got back its independence. Vilnius shows the great leadership as a historical capital till nowadays. Once lost now it seems to be more precious than ever before. Vilnius nowadays Nowadays Vilnius is a modern European city reachable in various ways. An International Vilnius Airport is located only 7 km from the center, Vilnius Bus Station is just in front of Vilnius Rail Station, the internal traffic infrastructure is well developed so it i


Vectis was the Roman name for which island off the coast of Britain?

VECTIS INSVLA Vectis Insvla Type: Saxon Shore Fort, Fort, Villa, Roman Building Roads None identified Vectis - The Division "Below Magnus Portus¹ is the island Vectis, the middle of which is in 19*20 52�." Magnus Portus was the Roman name for Bosham Harbour in Hampshire. The island of Vectis is easily identified as the Isle of Wight. Above quote from Ptolemy's Geography (final entry, Part.2 Chapter.2) The island is mentioned in the Ravenna Cosmology of the seventh century, again as Vectis (R&C#303), between the entries for the Dorcades (the Orkney Islands) and Malaca (Isle of Mull, Inner Hebrides). "Wight, Isle of (the county). Vectis c.150, Wit 1086 ( DB ). A name (Welsh/Gaelic) possibly meaning 'place of the division', referring to its situation betreen the two arms of the Solent." (Mills) There is an oft-quoted passage by the great polymath Pliny the Elder (Natural History Book XVI, verse 104) dating to the late 70's AD which names the island Mictis as the centre of the British tin trade, stating that it lay off the south coast of Britain some six days sail from Gaul. This name has often been mistakenly associated with the Isle of Wight, but is now known to refer to Saint Michael's Mount off the Cornish coast opposite Marazion, known in ancient times as Ictis . The historian Suetonius Tranquillus wrote in the latter half of the second century, and a reference to the Isle of Wight appears in his biography of the emperor Vespasian, which is dated to the early Claudian campaigns in Britain, during 43AD or 44, and states: "He reduced to subjection two powerful nations,¹ more than twenty towns,² and the island of Vectis, near Britain, ... " The Durotriges of Somerset and Dorset, and possibly the eastern Dumnonii of Devon. Only a few of these 'towns' have been identified with any certainty, such as Hod Hill and South Cadbury. In the year 296, Constantius Caesar made preparations to take back the British provinces from the usurper Allectus. His fleet set out from Gaul and sailed along the south coast, expecting to meet the rebel British fleet somewhere along the way, however: "... As we learn by their own accounts, at the very moment such mist swirled over the surface of the sea that the hostile fleet, on station at the Isle of Vecta as look-out and in ambush, was bypassed with the enemy in total ignorance, and thus unable to delay our attack, still less resist it. ..." (Panegyric on Constantius Caesar 15) Constantius landed all his troops somewhere on the south coast opposite Vectis, and immediately burned his ships, thus proving to his men that they would either succeed in taking back Britain for Rome, or else die in the attempt, for there would be no turning back. The island's name also occurs in Ptolemy's Geography of the mid-second century, where it appears at the very end of book two chapter two: "... Below Magnus Portus¹ is the island Vectis the middle of which is in 19*20 52�." Magnus Portus = Noviomagus , Chichester, Hampshire. And again in the Ravenna Cosmology of the seventh century: "Once again, there are within the selfsame ocean (islands) which are named: Vectis, Malaca,¹ Insenos,² Taniatide.³" Island of Mull, Inner Hebrides. Possibly Hibernia, Ireland.


On a standard dartboard, which number lies opposite 6?

What number is opposite 6 on a dart board ? > Betfair Community > Darts Report enjbenjy • December 31, 2010 6:35 PM GMT 11 Report DartsnBooze • December 31, 2010 10:47 PM GMT lol  i looked up at my dartboard before reading your entire post. Thought it was some kind of trick question. I've another one. What's the highest score you can get with 3 Darts [;)] lol i looked up at my dartboard before reading your entire post.Thought it was some kind of trick question.I've another one.What's the highest score you can get with 3 Darts Report Robbie_Box • December 31, 2010 11:12 PM GMT ok i will be the 1st to bite....180? ok i will be the 1st to bite....180? Report DartsnBooze • December 31, 2010 11:37 PM GMT Under normal circumstances it's 180. Using a conventional Dartboard it's 293, but how? Under normal circumstances it's 180.Using a conventional Dartboard it's 293, but how? Report Nilsson Schmilsson • December 31, 2010 11:52 PM GMT rab butler calling? Report King Cally • January 1, 2011 10:33 AM GMT Report Lori • January 1, 2011 11:56 AM GMT 293 doesn't even divide by 3, this bothers me even in terms of trick question. 293 doesn't even divide by 3, this bothers me even in terms of trick question. Report Lucky Sod • January 1, 2011 12:11 PM GMT On a quadro board (practiceboard with a quadrowheel) you can reach 240 points. On a quadro board (practiceboard with a quadrowheel) you can reach 240 points. Report tommygunn147 • January 1, 2011 9:01 PM GMT 120 3 double tops Report casualuser • January 1, 2011 9:14 PM GMT eh?


What was the name of William Shakespeare’s twins by Ann Hathaway?

Anne Hathaway - William Shakespeare's Wife Anne Hathaway - William Shakespeare's Wife Anne Hathaway - William Shakespeare's Wife Anne Hathaway, A Biography By Lee Jamieson Updated April 04, 2016. Anne Hathaway was William Shakespeare ’s wife. Originally from Shottery, a small village on the outskirts of Stratford-upon-Avon , she moved into the town when the couple were married in 1582. Anne Hathaway Facts Lived in: Shottery and Stratford-upon-Avon Married: November 1582 to William Shakespeare aged 26 Children: Three children (two daughters, one son) Died: 6 August 1623 We know very little about Anne Hathaway. Her name crops up a few times in historical records, but we don’t have any real sense of what type of woman she was. She grew up in a farmhouse in Shottery, a village just outside Stratford-upon-Avon in the Forest of Arden. Anne Hathaway's Cottage remains on the site and has since become a major tourist attraction . Shotgun Marriage Anne Hathaway married William Shakespeare in November 1582 – she was 26, he was just 18. It appears that the couple had conceived a child out of wedlock and a shotgun wedding was arranged despite the fact that marriages were not traditionally performed at that time of year. continue reading below our video 10 Best Universities in the United States Special permission had to be asked from the Church and friends and family had to financially guarantee the wedding and sign a surety for £40 – a huge some in those days. Some historians believe that the marriage was an unhappy one and the couple were forced together by the pregnancy. Although there is no evidence to support this, some historians go as far as to suggest that William left for London to escape the day-to-day pressures of his unhappy marriage. This is, of course, wild speculation! Did William Run Away to London? We know that William Shakespeare lived and worked in London for most of his adult life. This has led to speculation about the state of William and Anne’s marriage. Broadly, there are two camps of thought: The Failed Marriage: Some speculate that a difficult marriage in Stratford-upon-Avon compelled the young William to seek his fortune away from home. London would have been many days ride, and was perhaps welcome escape for William who was trapped by a shotgun wedding and children. Indeed, there is evidence (although scant) that William was unfaithful whilst in London, and would complete with his business partner for the attention of London’s women. The Loving Marriage: If the above is true, it does not explain why William kept such close ties with the town. It seems he regularly returned to share his new-found wealth with Anne and his children. Land investments in the Stratford-upon-Avon area also prove that he planned to retire to the town once his working life in London finished.   Children Six months after the marriage, their first daughter Susanna was born. Twins, Hamnet and Judith soon followed in 1585. Hamnet died aged 11; four years later Shakespeare wrote Hamlet , a play that may have drawn on his own grief at loosing his only son. Death Anne Hathaway outlived William and finally departed in 1623. She is buried next to Shakespeare’s grave inside Holy Trinity Church , Stratford-upon-Avon. Like her husband, she has an inscription upon her tomb, some of which is written in Latin: Here lyeth the body of Anne wife of William Shakespeare who departed this life the 6th day of August 1623 being of the age of 67 years. Breasts, O mother, milk and life thou didst give. Woe is me – for how great a boon shall I give stones? How much rather would I pray that the good angel should move the stone so that, like Christ's body , thine image might come forth! But my prayers are unavailing. Come quickly, Christ, that my mother, though shut within this tomb may rise again and reach the stars.


Which fictional character is known as ‘The boy who never grew up’?

Harry Potter and the curse of middle age: should fictional children ever grow up? | Books | The Guardian The Guardian Harry Potter and the curse of middle age: should fictional children ever grow up? JK Rowling’s beloved characters are taking to the stage as adults in The Cursed Child. But are fans ever ready for their childhood heroes to grow up? Leading authors have their say by Anthony Horowitz, Cressida Cowell, Charlie Higson , Francesca Simon , Michael Rosen and others JK Rowling’s beloved characters are taking to the stage as adults in The Cursed Child. But are fans ever ready for their childhood heroes to grow up? Leading authors have their say by Anthony Horowitz, Cressida Cowell, Charlie Higson , Francesca Simon , Michael Rosen and others Harry Potter and the curse of middle age: should fictional children ever grow up? Saturday 23 July 2016 03.00 EDT Anthony Horowitz Author of the Alex Rider series Children shouldn’t grow up, really … and certainly not the heroes of children’s books. Take a look at the last chapter of Peter Pan, which comes with the oppressive title, “When Wendy Grew Up”. Wendy is now a mother with a daughter called Jane and they have this exchange: “Why can’t you fly now, mother?” “Because I am grown up, dear. When people grow up, they forget the way.” For Barrie, this was something of an obsession. His older brother, David, had died in an ice-skating accident at the age of 14, and the family took solace from the fact that the dead child would remain young for ever. This was certainly part of the inspiration for Peter Pan. “All children, except one, grow up,” he mournfully observed. The best children’s books celebrate the innocence and joy of childhood. They capture and preserve it. Do we really want to know that Just William became an accountant or that Charlie sold his chocolate factory to Nestlé and took up golf? Speaking personally, I felt a sense of betrayal when we glimpsed Harry as an adult at the end of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows . I was reminded of a wonderful film, Joseph Losey’s The Go-Between, which is as much about childhood as it is about love. At the end, the youthful Leo, played by Dominic Guard, is transformed into the elderly, ghost-like Michael Redgrave. “Leo, you’re all dried up inside,” he’s told and he doesn’t disagree. That’s what growing up can do to you. It’s what children’s books fight against. Curiously, I once flirted with the idea of re-examining my own hero, Alex Rider, in his late 20s. He wouldn’t exactly be old, but he would certainly be a wreck, psychologically damaged by all the terrible adventures I’d put him through. I saw him in the opening chapter, waking up in a dirty, crumpled bed in a shabby room, rolling over and lighting two cigarettes; one for himself, one for the woman he was sleeping with. My publishers told me, politely, that it was a terrible idea. And they were right. As it happens, I have recently begun a new Alex novel. But he’s still a child. After surviving 10 missions, he’s aged just one year – from 14 to 15. Alex still embodies, for me, the resilience and the single-mindedness of childhood. I don’t want to see him hurt. More to the point, nowadays I often meet people in their late 20s and early 30s who read him as a child and who have clearly not quite forgotten the joy they felt sharing his adventures. I feel the same about Hal and Roger Hunt in the Willard Price stories and Jim Hawkins in Treasure Island. Why would any writer want to sully that with the withering curse of old age? Cressida Cowell Pinterest Hiccup and Toothless in the film adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon. Photograph: Allstar/Dreamworks I began writing How to Train Your Dragon when I’d just had my first baby. There’s a moment as a new parent when you look in the back of the car and think, “They’re going to let me out of hospital with a baby?” That feeling of excitement mixed with terror – still visceral, years later – was a huge inspiration to me as an author, because it made me think about what sort of childhood I had had, and what sort of parent I wanted


What is the highest reward bestowed by the Royal Horticultural Society?

Royal Horticultural Society - 2014 RHS Awards for Exceptional Contributions to Horticulture Announced Royal Horticultural Society Monday 27 January 2014 Society honours those who have excelled in their field The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), the UK’s foremost gardening charity, today announced the recipients of its prestigious annual awards for contributions to horticulture. The RHS awards recognise both horticultural excellence and personal endeavour and are regarded internationally as being among the highest distinctions in horticulture. The highest accolade the RHS bestows, the Victoria Medal of Honour (VMH) was awarded to Chris Sanders. The VMH is awarded to British horticulturists deserving of special honour by the Society.  Chris Sanders, who was made an RHS Associate of Honour in 1999, is a respected plantsman, propagator and author who has travelled extensively, particularly in the Himalayan region, to further his knowledge. An expert on ornamental cherries, he was instrumental in setting up a National Plant Collection at Keele University, Staffordshire, has also built a collection of Deutzia originally bred by Victor Lemoine and was behind the introduction of a range of garden favourites including Cornus alba ‘Aurea’ and Aster x frikartii ‘Monch’. He is Vice-Chair of the RHS Woody Plant Committee, Chair of the Woody Trials Assessment Forum and a member of the Nomenclature and Taxonomy Advisory Group. Chris has worked at several commercial nurseries, and when he retired in 2002 was Production Director for Bridgemere Nurseries, Cheshire. Mark Chase, Martin Gardner, Gianfranco Giustina, Antonio de Almeida Monteiro and Philip Baulk were all awarded the Veitch Memorial Medal for their outstanding contribution to the advancement of the art, science or practice of horticulture. All recipients have had an exceptional impact in their area of expertise. Mark Chase is one of the most distinguished scientists working in the field of plant classification and evolution; Martin Gardner has made an outstanding contribution to conifer conservation; and Philip Baulk, who with Ashwood Nursery has won 50 consecutive RHS Flower Show Gold medals, has played a significant role in establishing Ashwood’s worldwide reputation for quality and innovation. Ian Butterfield and David Stone were awarded the RHS Associate of Honour, which is presented to British citizens who have rendered distinguished service to the practice of horticulture either as employers or employees throughout their career. The Harlow Carr Medal, given to honour those who have made a significant contribution to horticulture in the North of England, was awarded to Peter Cartmell. Peter founded the Westmorland Damson Association, which has increased the popularity of damson growing in Cumbria’s Lyth and Winster valleys. Horticulturists will also be recognised during the graduation ceremony of the Master of Horticulture in April, which is the Society’s most prestigious professional horticultural qualification. This year’s graduates are Catherine Corneille, Michele Coe-O’Brien, Jane Cosh, Grainne Ring, Oliver Wilkins and Branka Gaberscik. Tom Galligan, from New Mills School Business & Enterprise College in Derbyshire, was named Young School Gardener of the Year. Other awards bestowed included those associated with RHS Flower Shows. Dave Parkinson of Dave Parkinson Plants from East Yorkshire was awarded the Williams Memorial Medal for exhibiting plants of excellent cultivation while Helen Bainbridge from Fir Trees Pelargonium Nursery, Middlesbrough won the Lawrence Medal for creating the best floral exhibit at the RHS Hampton Court Palace Flower Show in 2013. RHS President Sir Nicholas Bacon said: “The RHS awards are a most important part of the work of the RHS by recognising the remarkable efforts that individuals have made to the furtherance of horticulture in its widest sense.” For further information please contact Erin O’Connor: erinoccononnor@rhs.org.uk / 020 7821 3364   Young School Gardener of The Year Derbyshire Images of the 2013 RHS Flower Shows are available


What is the official language of Zambia?

Zambia - Languages | Ethnologue Ethnologue Feedback Afrikaans [afr] 41,000 in Zambia (2006 J. Leclerc). Status: 5 (Dispersed). Classification: Indo-European, Germanic, West, Low Saxon-Low Franconian, Low Franconian. Comments: Non-indigenous. More Information Aushi [auh] Luapula province. 100,000 in Zambia (2010 census). Status: 6a (Vigorous). Alternate Names: Avaushi, Ushi, Usi, Uzhil, Vouaousi. Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Narrow Bantu, Central, M, Bemba (M.402). More Information Bemba [bem] Eastern, Luapula, and Northern provinces; possibly Copperbelt province. 3,810,000 in Zambia (2010 census), decreasing. 3,730,000 Bemba, 12,800 Chishinga, 37,900 Kabende, 15,000 Lunda, 1,680 Mukulu, 11,500 Unga (2010 census). Ethnic population: 2,890,000 (2010 census). 2,630,000 Bemba, 64,400 Chishinga, 45,000 Kabende, 119,000 Lunda, 5,130 Mukulu, 24,900 Unga (2010 census). Total users in all countries: 4,110,000. Status: 2 (Provincial). De facto provincial language in North, Copperbelt, and Luapula provinces. Town Bemba is a widely used lingua franca in urban areas, with higher social status than other languages except English [eng], and is used for educational and administrative purposes. Alternate Names: Chibemba, Chiwemba, Cibemba, Ichibemba, Icibemba, Wemba. Dialects: Lembue, Lomotua (Lomotwa), Ngoma, Nwesi, Town Bemba, Lunda (Luapula), Chishinga, Kabende, Mukulu, Ng’umbo, Twa of Bangweulu, Unga. Town Bemba has a Bemba base with heavy code mixing with English and neighboring Bantu languages. Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Narrow Bantu, Central, M, Bemba (M.42). Comments: Traditional religion, Christian. More Information Bwile [bwc] Luapula province. 19,600 in Zambia (2010 census). Ethnic population: 55,600 (2010 census). Total users in all countries: 32,000. Status: 6a (Vigorous). Dialects: None known. Not closely related to other languages. Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Narrow Bantu, Central, M, Bemba (M.401). More Information Chichewa [nya] Eastern and Central provinces. 2,180,000 in Zambia (2010 census). 500,000 Chewa, 40,000 Kunda 1,640,000 Nyanja (2010 census). Ethnic population: 1,060,000 (2010 census). 930,000 Chewa, 83,500 Kunda, 50,800 Nyanja (2010 census). Status: 4 (Educational). De facto language of provincial identity in Eastern, Central provinces. Alternate Names: Chewa, Chinyanja, Nyanja. Dialects: Chewa (Cewa), Peta (Chipeta, Cipeta, Malawi, Marave, Maravi), Chingoni (Ngoni), Manganja (Waganga), Nyasa, Kunda. Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Narrow Bantu, Central, N, Chewa-Nyanja (N.31). Comments: Kunda dialect is distinct from Kunda [kdn] of Mozambique. More Information Chokwe [cjk] North-Western rovince: east of Mbunda [mck] language area. 17,700 in Zambia (2010 census). Ethnic population: 61,900 (2010 census). Status: 6a (Vigorous). Alternate Names: Ciokwe, Cokwe, Djok, Shioko, Tschiokwe, Tshokwe. Dialects: Minungo. Classification: Niger-Congo, Atlantic-Congo, Volta-Congo, Benue-Congo, Bantoid, Southern, Narrow Bantu, Central, K, Ciokwe-Luchazi (K.11). Comments: Non-indigenous. More Information English [eng] Widespread. 110,000 in Zambia (Crystal 2003a). L2 users: 1,800,000 in Zambia (Crystal 2003a). Status: 1 (National). Statutory national language (1991, Constitution, Article 1(3)). Classification: Indo-European, Germanic, West, English. Comments: Non-indigenous. More Information Gujarati [guj] 12,000 in Zambia (1985 IEM). Status: 5 (Dispersed). Classification: Indo-European, Indo-Iranian, Indo-Aryan, Intermediate Divisions, Western, Gujarati. Comments: Non-indigenous. Hindu. More Information Ila [ilb] Central and Southern provinces: Kafue river west bend, west of Sala [shq] language area. 82,900 (2010 census). Ethnic population: 97,400 (2010 census). Status: 5 (Developing). Alternate Names: Chiila, Shukulumbwe, Sukulumbwe. Dialects: Lundwe, Lumbu, Ila. Classification:


Which English singer has a son called Zachary Jackson Levon?

Sir Elton John and David Furnish reveal truth behind baby Zachary's conception | Daily Mail Online comments After weeks of speculation, Sir Elton John and David Furnish have finally revealed how their son Zachary was conceived. While the pair had previously remained silent on which of them was the biological father, Furnish has now confirmed that he and Elton 'both contributed' to the conception of Zachary, who was born to a surrogate mother on Christmas Day last year. As the pair undertook a surrogacy program in America, the mixing of their semen specimens was allowed - a process which is currently banned in the UK - before being used to fertilise a previously chosen egg. Proud parents: Sir Elton John and David Furnish have spoken of their love for new baby son Zachary in US Weekly magazine When asked which of them is Zachary's biological father, Furnish explained: 'We both contributed. For the time being we don't have a clue. We look at him every day and at the moment he has Elton's nose and my hands. 'Neither of us care. He's our child. The important thing is that he's healthy and happy and loved.' On Zachary's birth certificate, Elton was registered as the boy's father while Furnish was named under the mother category in computer documents. Initially - normally on computer documentation - a ‘father’ and ‘mother’ are listed. However, in ‘gay dad’ surrogacy cases, when the actual certificate is produced, the couple can apply to have it re-issued as Parent 1 and Parent 2. During their interview and photoshoot in OK! magazine, both Elton and Furnish beam with happiness as they introduce little Zachary Jackson Levon Furnish-John to the world. Happy and content: The pair looked excited about the new addition to their family as they went for lunch in Los Angeles last week The 63-year-old singer and 48-year-old Furnish are seen beaming as they hold Zachary, dressed in a white top and denim dungarees, on the cover of OK! publication. And Elton has revealed he is thoroughly enjoying fatherhood, and can't wait to 'lavish his love' on his new son. RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share He said: 'There just aren't proper words to describe that feeling. It's indescribable. It was just...We have a son.' 'I'm ready to have a child and lavish my love on our son and not spoil him but be there for him and advise him. 'We don't want to spoil him materially, although he's already been spoiled rotten by people buying him stuff! We just want to give him some wisdom.' Elton also said he and Furnish are both determined to be as 'hands on' as possible with Zachary. He added: 'I feed him. David feeds him. We change his nappies. I mean, it's hands on! We are on nappy patrol.' Elton and Furnish revealed in the accompanying interview in OK! magazine that they were present for the Zachary's birth. Recalling the happy day, Elton said: 'Suddenly, at 2.15am on Christmas Day, we were woken up. They said, "Quickly! The baby's coming!' We went in and stood behind the bed. Then the top of the head came out and David said, "My God, there's the head!" 'Then he shot out like a rocket basically - so much so that the obstetrician sort of caught him! It was so dramatic and exciting, we didn't have time to get emotional. Like there he was, talk about fast!' Furnish also said the couple haven't ruled out having more children in the future, adding: 'This is a big change in our life. We have to see how we cope and adapt with one child before we even consider a second.' The Rocket Man singer added that while the couple now have their own son, they will never give up on Ukrainian orphans Lev, two, and his brother Artyom, four, who they met when they visited an orphanage in 2009. While their plans to adopt the children were thwarted by the country not recognising same sex marriages, Elton insists he will continue providing emotional and financial support for Lev and Artyom. Elton and Furnish are donating all fees received from the interview and pictures of Zachary to charity.


British monarchs George V, Edward VIII and George VI all reigned during which year?

1936 The Year of the Three Kings | Lisa's History Room 1936 The Year of the Three Kings October 2, 2009 by Lisa Waller Rogers 1936 The Year of Three British Kings: dad George V and his 2 sons - George VI & Edward VIII The year 1936 brought many changes within the British monarchy. In January of that year, the first monarch of the House of Windsor, King George V, died and his son, Edward VIII ascended the throne. King Edward VIII though was not destined to rule long. He had a married American mistress – Wallis Warfield Simpson – who was in the process of divorcing her second husband. The King’s choice of sweetheart would soon bring him tumbling down. Wallis Warfield Simpson, Duchess of Windsor (1896-1986). Wallis' second husband Ernest Simpson couldn't keep her happy. She was accustomed to a grander style of living than he was capable of providing. They were living well beyond their means and having to fire servants when, in 1931, she was introduced to the playboy Prince of Wales, who ascended to the British throne in 1936 as King Edward VIII. The King - called "David" by his friends and family - dropped all his other married girlfriends and became obsessed with Wallis, showering her with jewels and clothes and taking her on expensive ocean cruises - while she was still Mrs. Married Simpson. The King shocked the nation – already reeling from the King’s scandalous behavior of appearing in the society pages with Mrs. Simpson – by announcing that he planned to marry Mrs. Simpson. The British people and the government would never have accepted Mrs. Simpson as their queen. Divorced people were not accepted at court, especially ones with two living ex-husbands. Although the King was not forbidden to marry Mrs. Simpson, Prime Minister Stanley Baldwin advised him, on religious and political grounds, that he must make a choice between the throne and marrying Mrs. Simpson – or the government would resign. By December 1936, King Edward had made his decision. He used his power to expedite Wallis’ divorce from Ernest Simpson [divorces took years back then] then, declared to his kingdom – the United Kingdom, Canada, and India – that it was impossible to carry out his duties “without the help and support of the woman I love,” and gave up the throne. Edward became the only monarch in the history of Great Britain to voluntarily abdicate. Edward’s younger brother, King George VI, then ascended the throne. Edward did marry Wallis and they became the Duke and Duchess of Windsor, settling in France until World War II began.   Elizabeth Bowes-Lyon [pictured] was Wallis’ sister-in-law. She was married to King George VI, the Duke of Windsor’s younger brother who ascended the throne following his  1936 abdication. Elizabeth was known as “The Queen Mum” in later years, after King George VI died in 1952 and their daughter, “Lilibet,” became Queen Elizabeth II. Queen Elizabeth II’s mother – also called Queen Elizabeth when she was queen – died in 2002 at the age of 101.  The Queen Mum hated Wallis, the Duchess of Windsor, and was determined that Wallis would never reenter British society after causing the abdication crisis. She also blamed the Duke and Wallis for the premature death of her husband George VI in 1952 upon the stress of his reign as king – again, because of her brother-in-law’s abdication to marry Wallis. Wallis wasn’t so happy with the Queen herself and returned her hostile sentiments, ridiculing the Queen’s fussy style of confectionary dress by nicknaming her “Cake.” Wallis had never forgotten the snub that King George VI gave her – at his wife Queen Elizabeth’s insistence – of refusing to allow Wallis to be referred to as “Her Royal Highness.” The abdication and the subsequent exile to France of the newly titled Duke and Duchess of Windsor turned out to be a gigantic blessing for the UK, because, by September of 1939, Great Britain would declare war on Nazi Germany. It was a good thing King Edward VIII had been replaced with the level-headed King George VI and his queen, Queen Elizabeth (known later as the Queen Mum). They had the g


Business magnate Bill gates dropped out which US university?

Bill Gates Richest person biography | Biography Net worth: US$ 79.3 billion (2015) Religion: None (atheist) Children: 3 William Henry “Bill” Gates is an American business magnate, computer programmer, and great entrepreneur. Gates is the former chief executive and current chairman of Microsoft. Bill Gates was born (October 28, 1955) in Seattle, Washington, to William H. Gates, Sr. and Mary Maxwell Gates. His parents are of English, German, and Scots-Irish descent. His father was a well-known lawyer. At 13 he enrolled in the Lakeside School, a special preparatory school. Gates took an interest in programming the GE system in BASIC and was excused from math classes to hunt his interest. He wrote his first computer program on this machine: an implementation of tic-tac-toe that allowed users to play games against the computer. Gates was fascinated by the machine and how it would always perform software code perfectly. Gates graduated from Lakeside School in 1973. He scored 1590 out of 1600 on the SAT and enrolled at Harvard College in the autumn of 1973.While at Harvard, he met Steve Ballmer, who later succeeded Gates as CEO of Microsoft. Entrepreneur Bill Gates began to show a curiosity in computer programming at the age of 13. Through technological innovation, keen business strategy, and aggressive competitive strategy, he and his partner Paul Allen built the world’s leading software industry, Microsoft. In the course, Bill Gates became one of the richest men in the world. Now he is the great philanthropist. Mark Zuckerberg , investor Warren Buffett and Bill Gates made an agreement on 9 December 2010 where they agreed to donate to charity at least half of their assets over the course of time which is called “Gates-Buffet Giving Pledge”. Similar Biography


A tetrachordo bouzouki has how many pairs of strings?

Bouzouki History                      Talks about the History of the Bouzouki                                                                                The unlimited staccato sound of the Bouzouki   fascinates audiences that fall under the spell of its strings.  The Bouzouki is the descendent of ancient greek and eastern instruments.  The Bouzouki was known to many pre-Hellenic cultures like Egypt, Assyria, and China. The instrument is closely related to the Laouto.  In recent  discoveries of  ancient wall paintings and sculptures, the Bouzouki did exist during the Byzantine era.  During the Byzantine period, the Bouzouki was known as  Thampoura or the Tampoura.   The Bouzouki was reintroduced and brought to Greece by immigrants from Asia Minor and Turkey in the early 1900's.  The Trichordo Bouzouki has three pairs of strings, each pair tuned the same.  It is tuned to "re", "la", "re", (d,a,d,) The (re) string is the basis for the melody, while the A and second D strings  are used for playing chords.  The first bottom (D) string is known as Kantini. The sound of the top (D) string is known as Bourgana.  In the olden days, the Bouzouki was tuned to accompany the different modes (styles of songs) being played. This type of tuning is called Ntouzeni (Du-zeni), and is essential to preparation to playing. The bouzouki is played with a pick, but in the past it was played with a feather or a piece of wood carved from a cherry tree.  This helps to create the distinctive sound of Bouzouki playing.  In the early part of the 20th century the "Rebetes" played the Bouzouki and the (baglama), later they added the guitar for chords.  The (baglama) is a smaller version of the Bouzouki.  The baglama is tuned (re,la,re) exactly like the (trichordo) Bouzouki. The baglama was an easy instrument to carry because of its small size.  Today the baglama is used to add color and to give a precise, distinct, vibrato sound to the composition. In the 1950's the bouzouki with four pairs of strings was introduced.  The three strings limited the musician to playing the "Rebetika" songs only.  The four strings gave a new dimension to the capabilities of the instrument.  The new Bouzouki that was developed in the fifties is named (tetrachordo) and has four pairs of strings that are tuned (c,f,a,d).  The chords played on the Bouzouki are the same as a guitar.   A distinct characteristic of the Bouzouki is the taxim. TAXIM :  Many rebetika songs start with a taxim.  The taxim differs from strokes of the pick, the rhythm, and the essential value of the song.  The taxim demands that  the player be versatile.  The player has to also know how to apply himself to this type of improvisation.  In order to improvise and to play the taxim correctly, the Bouzouki player has to become familiar with the different (dromous).  Knowing the tones minor and major is not enough to play a taxim correctly.  For instance, if we want to play a taxim in the minor tone we have to know the (dromo).  If the (dromo) is niavende it would still be in the minor tone with a different characteristic in the playing.  Ousak  is another minor tone with different characteristics in the playing.  If we are playing in the major tone the appropriate (dromo) has to be applied. (Hejazz, Hejazzsiar Houzam)  and many more.  A good way to become familiar with the taxim is to listen to songs that have improvisations to recognize the (dromo) and the characteristic of the playing of the taxim. In 1960 Greek music was rapidly gaining world-wide recognition.  Never on Sunday served to highlight the fact that the Greeks had something new and fresh to offer to those of us who had been nourished on French, Italian and Spanish popular music. The dynamic Greek sound---The  Bouzouki and the colorful, vigorous and unusual rhythms of Greece soon captured the ear and fancy of the devotees of Continental music. Although the bouzouki was and is the main lead instrument of the "Rebetika" and "laika" songs it does not stop there.  With some fantasy and daring compositions unusual sounds of creativity c