Aristotle Bolt, Tia Malone and Biff Jenkins are all characters in which 1975 Disney film?

Escape to Witch Mountain | Disney Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Escape to Witch Mountain Escape to Witch Mountain is a 1975 film based on the novel Escape to Witch Mountain by Alexander Key . It was produced by Walt Disney Productions, released by Buena Vista Distribution Company and directed by John Hough. Contents [ show ] Plot The movie centers upon the brother and sister pair Tony and Tia, who initially know only their deceased adoptive parents' surname, Malone. The children are placed in an orphanage, where they face difficulties stemming from their strange psychic powers. Tony can telekinetically move objects with the aid of his harmonica,and he can experience a limited form of premonition as shown in the scene where he draws Mr. Bolt's mansion on a mirror. Tia can communicate telepathically to Tony, commune with animals, experiences premonitions, and can also use minor telekinetic powers (which are much stronger in Return from Witch Mountain). She carries a " star case " with her at all times, which the children find contains a strange map. Tia has fragmented memories of her early childhood, including an accident at sea and a man she later remembers as the children's Uncle Bené (pronounced Ben-ay), whom they believe drowned during their rescue. During a field trip to see a movie, Tia experiences a premonition and is able to warn wealthy attorney Lucas Deranian against a potentially dangerous accident. Deranian informs his employer, millionaire Aristotle Bolt, of the children's powers. Bolt, obsessed with the paranormal, demands that Deranian retrieve the children at all costs. Deranian's detective work leads him to the orphanage, where he poses as Tia and Tony's uncle, though not under the name Bené, and takes them to Bolt's mansion. Though initially suspicious of Bolt's motives, Tia and Tony are lured in by the wealthy trappings of Bolt's home. Bolt eventually reveals that he has been monitoring the children via a closed-circuit television system and that he and Deranian are fully aware of their powers. The night of this revelation, Tia and Tony make an escape, making use of their powers to control a wild mustang, guard dogs, and the security fence. Bolt sends Deranian and a thug, Ubermann, after the children. Tia and Tony hide out in a Winnebago motor home owned by a crotchety widower named Jason O'Day (Eddie Albert). Initially negative towards the children, Jason gradually begins to recognize their powers and the truth of their story; Tia's vague memories of a disaster at sea intrigue him. He agrees to take the children on the route indicated by Tia's star case, which leads them to a mountain known as Witch Mountain, home to unexplainable phenomena. Avoiding Bolt, the law and an incited mob convinced the children are witches, they eventually make their way up Witch Mountain, pursued by Deranian and Ubermann as well as Bolt in a helicopter. As their memories begin to fully return, the children realize their accident at sea did not involve a boat, but a spacecraft. Tony and Tia are actually of extraterrestrial origin; the double star emblem on the star case stands for a binary star system where their home planet was located. Having come to Earth because their own planet was dying, survivors of the journey made their way to Witch Mountain and formed a community to await the surviving children, each pair in possession of a star case to help them find their way to their new home. Tony and Tia are the first to reach their destination. The children are reunited with their Uncle Bené and board another spacecraft. When Bolt and the others leave in defeat, Jason witnesses the ship's return as it flies over him to say a final goodbye. Cast Eddie Albert as Jason O'Day, an embittered widower who decides to travel across the country in his green and white Winnebago. Ray Milland as Aristotle Bolt , a ruthless and greedy multi-millionaire obsessed with the paranormal and occult who intends to exploit Tony and Tia's powers to increase his wealth. Donald Pleasence as Lucas Deranian , a well-to-do attorney who works for Mr. Bolt


Which US President was given the nickname ‘The Great Emancipator’?

The 'Great Emancipator' and the Issue of Race The 'Great Emancipator' and the Issue of Race Abraham Lincoln's Program of Black Resettlement By Robert Morgan Many Americans think of Abraham Lincoln, above all, as the president who freed the slaves. Immortalized as the "Great Emancipator," he is widely regarded as a champion of black freedom who supported social equality of the races, and who fought the American Civil War (1861-1865) to free the slaves. While it is true that Lincoln regarded slavery as an evil and harmful institution, it is also true, as this paper will show, that he shared the conviction of most Americans of his time, and of many prominent statesmen before and after him, that blacks could not be assimilated into white society. He rejected the notion of social equality of the races, and held to the view that blacks should be resettled abroad. As President, he supported projects to remove blacks from the United States. Early Experiences In 1837, at the age of 28, the self-educated Lincoln was admitted to practice law in Illinois. In at least one case, which received considerable attention at the time, he represented a slave-owner. Robert Matson, Lincoln's client, each year brought a crew of slaves from his plantation in Kentucky to a farm he owned in Illinois for seasonal work. State law permitted this, provided that the slaves did not remain in Illinois continuously for a year. In 1847, Matson brought to the farm his favorite mulatto slave, Jane Bryant (wife of his free, black overseer there), and her four children. A dispute developed between Jane Bryant and Matson's white housekeeper, who threatened to have Jane and her children returned to slavery in the South. With the help of local abolitionists, the Bryants fled. They were apprehended, and, in an affidavit sworn out before a justice of the peace, Matson claimed them as his property. Lacking the required certificates of freedom, Bryant and the children were confined to local county jail as the case was argued in court. Lincoln lost the case, and Bryant and her children were declared free. They were later resettled in Liberia.1 In 1842 Lincoln married Mary Todd, who came from one of Kentucky's most prominent slave-holding families.2 While serving as an elected representative in the Illinois legislature, he persuaded his fellow Whigs to support Zachary Taylor, a slave owner, in his successful 1848 bid for the Presidency.3 Lincoln was also a strong supporter of the Illinois law that forbid marriage between whites and blacks.4 "If all earthly power were given me," said Lincoln in a speech delivered in Peoria, Illinois, on October 16, 1854, "I should not know what to do, as to the existing institution [of slavery]. My first impulse would be to free all the slaves, and send them to Liberia, to their own native land." After acknowledging that this plan's "sudden execution is impossible," he asked whether freed blacks should be made "politically and socially our equals?" "My own feelings will not admit of this," he said, "and [even] if mine would, we well know that those of the great mass of white people will not ... We can not, then, make them equals."5 One of Lincoln's most representative public statements on the question of racial relations was given in a speech at Springfield, Illinois, on June 26, 1857.6 In this address, he explained why he opposed the Kansas-Nebraska Act, which would have admitted Kansas into the Union as a slave state: There is a natural disgust in the minds of nearly all white people to the idea of indiscriminate amalgamation of the white and black races ... A separation of the races is the only perfect preventive of amalgamation, but as an immediate separation is impossible, the next best thing is to keep them apart where they are not already together. If white and black people never get together in Kansas, they will never mix blood in Kansas ... Racial separation, Lincoln went on to say, "must be effected by colonization" of the country's blacks to a foreign land. "The enterprise is a difficult one," he acknowledged, but "where ther


What is the name of the cow in the television series ‘The Magic Roundabout’?

The Magic Roundabout - Show News, Reviews, Recaps and Photos - TV.com The Magic Roundabout EDIT Welcome to The Magic Roundabout guide at TV.com. Created by Serge Danot in 1965, The Magic Roundabout became a television legend. The five minute slot just before the early evening news guaranteed the programme a viewing figure of over eight million. Seemingly innocent children's animation series included witty commentary for the adults, allowing two generations to enjoy it. Flavoured with a laid-back and surreal view of life, the programme reflected a heavy sixties feel. It soon achieved a cult status. The programme featured a rather off-the-wall cast. Its included Dougal, a shaggy dog who lived on a strict diet of sugar; an eccentric bouncing character called Zebedee, who would announce his arrival with a 'boing'; a rabbit named Dylan,Whos grew drugs in his carrot patch (which may be why the magic roundabout got cancelled and then came back on later. Ermintrude the pink cow, Florence, Brian the snail and their friends in the Garden. Thus The Magic Roundabout staked its place in television history. The most famous sentence of the series was Zebedee's standard declaration "Time for Bed" sending millions of children to sleep every evening. The Magic Roundabout was re-run on channel 4 television at the end of last year, winning yet another generation of young fans. The beginning of the Magic Roundabout series kicks off with an unhappy Mr Rusty wishing that the magic would return to his roundabout, Zebedee achieves this by bringing children to play in the garden and ride the roundabout. Heya sonic revolution her! just saying its been a fun couple of months on the guide.Thanks everyone.moreless


Who released a 2009 album entitled ‘The Element of Freedom’?

Alicia Keys, The Element Of Freedom New Music, Songs, & Albums, 2016 Alicia Keys The Element Of Freedom 12 time Grammy Award winner Alicia Keys returns with her 4th studio album The Element Of Freedom. Alicia has sold over 26 million albums worldwide and over 6.7 million digital tracks in the US. Featuring the hits 'Doesn't Mean Anything' and 'Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart,' The Element Of Freedom promises to be one of Alicia Keys biggest releases to date. The Element Of Freedom (Intro) Love Is Blind Try Sleeping With A Broken Heart Wait Til You See Me Smile That's How Strong My Love Is Un-Thinkable (I'm Ready) Put It In A Love Song (Feat. Beyonce) This Bed How It Feels To Fly Empire State Of Mind (Part II) Broken Down Upcoming Tour Dates Los Angeles, CA, US Alicia Keys at Belasco Theater Mar 10


What is the Capital of Malaysia? - Capital-of.com Dates of religious and Civil holidays around the world. www.when-is.com Capital of Malaysia The Capital City of Malaysia is the city of Kuala Lumpur. The population of Kuala Lumpur in the year 2008 was 27,730,000. Malaysia is a Melayu speaking Federation on the coasts of the China sea. Additional Information


Formula One racing driver Robert Kubica was born in which country?

Robert Kubica : AutoRacing.com: NASCAR, F1, News, Reviews, Blogs, Events, Photos and Videos Browse > Home / Formula 1 / Formula One Drivers / Robert Kubica Robert Kubica Born in Kraków, Poland, on 7 December 1984, Robert Kubica has the distinction of being the first Polish driver to compete in Formula One racing . Kubica started his racing career by competing in the Italian Formula Renault 2000 and Formula Renault 200 Eurocup in 2001. He progressed to Formula Three and continued to build his reputation as a competitive and consistent driver, winning the Renault World Series in 2005. The year 2006 proved to be a turning point in Kubica’s career as he was appointed as Formula One reserve driver with BMW Sauber. He went on to replace Jaques Villeneuve for the final six races of the season, thereby becoming the first Polish driver to compete in the sport. Claiming third place in the Italian Grand Prix, he became the first driver to finish on the podium within his first three F1 races since Villeneuve achieved this in 1996. It was confirmed at the end of the 2006 F1 season that Kubica would be driving for BMW Sauber for the 2007 season. Kubica started off well in the 2007 season, consistently achieving point scoring finishes. However, at the Canadian Grand Prix Kubica had a serious accident, resulting in his car rolling across the track, striking a wall and landing on its side. Considering that he had been subjected to a peak G-force of 75G when his car hit the wall, he escaped with relatively minor injuries of a concussion and sprained ankle. It did, however, result in him being unable to compete at the 2007 US Grand Prix , where test driver Sebastian Vettel took the wheel. Kubica was back in action for the French Grand Prix where he finished in fourth place, going on to achieve a fourth place finish for the British Grand Prix as well. Retained by BMW Sauber for the 2008 season, Kubica soon established himself as a serious contender for the title, taking the first pole position at the Bahrain Grand Prix, and notching up second place finishes at both the Malaysian and Monaco events. It was on the June 8, at the 2008 Canadian Grand Prix that Kubica achieved his first F1 victory. Having started second on the grid, he soon passed Lewis Hamilton , who was in the lead. On leaving the pits after the first pit stop, Hamilton crashed into the back of Kimi Raikkonen’s Ferrari, putting both cars out of the race and leaving the field open for Kubica who had been in the pits at the same time. Kubica won the race, joking that it had been his good fortune that Hamilton had not crashed into him seeing as he was alongside Raikkonen when the incident happened. Kubica finished the season fourth in the drivers’ championship. Following the excitement and success of 2008, the 2009 season proved to be disappointing, with the new BMW Sauber F1.09 underperforming all the way. Robert Kubica managed to earn a second place in Brazil, which boosted his points, but he started to look for an alternative team for the 2010 season. With BMW announcing plans to withdraw from F1, Kubica signed with Renault in October 2009 for the 2010 season, with Russian driver Vitaly Petrov as his team-mate. No doubt fans will be watching the career of this talented young driver very closely as the 2010 season progresses.


What is the V-shaped formation of a flock of wild geese called?

What is a flock of geese called? | Reference.com What is a flock of geese called? A: Quick Answer A group of geese can have several different names, depending on the physical location or activity of the group. These names include "flock," "gaggle" and "skein." Full Answer A flock of geese is a generic term that describes a group of geese that is in any physical location. A gaggle of geese describes a flock of geese that is located on the ground or in any body of water. A skein of geese describes a flock of geese as they fly through the air. Geese are part of a larger family of animals called the Anatidae, which also includes ducks and swans.


What was the first name of British film producer J Arthur Rank?

J. Arthur Rank - IMDb IMDb Miscellaneous Crew | Producer | Writer Lord 'J. Arthur Rank' was the millionaire flour miller and devout methodist who got into films to spread the gospel. When some early films that he was involved with didn't get a very good circulation he realised that control of the movie theatres was the key to success. He quickly established the Odeon chain of cinemas, started by Oscar Deutsch (... See full bio » Born: a list of 5188 people created 20 Jan 2016 Do you have a demo reel? Add it to your IMDbPage How much of J. Arthur Rank's work have you seen? User Polls  1949 Kind Hearts and Coronets (presenter - as J.Arthur Rank)  1949 Whisky Galore (presenter - as J.Arthur Rank)  1947 Odd Man Out (presenter - uncredited)  1947 Hungry Hill (presenter - as J.Arthur Rank)  1946 Great Expectations (presenter - as J.Arthur Rank)  1956 The Shield of Faith (story - as Joseph Arthur Rank) Hide   2010 Songs of Praise (TV Series) Himself 1 Print Biography | 2 Articles | See more » Alternate Names: Did You Know? Personal Quote: If I could recall to you some of my various adventures and experiences in the film world, it would I think be as plain to you as it is to me that I was being led by God. Trivia: He was a deeply religious man who credited his success to his faith and the will of God. During the Twenties he owned a Methodist newspaper, and when he realized the value of films in Sunday school instruction, he entered the film bushiness with British National Pictures in order to improve the quality of these religious films. See more » Trademark: The gong struck by Bombadier Billy Wells (amongst others) at the start of Rank films. Nickname:


In cookery, what are the two ingredients of ganache?

How to Make Chocolate Ganache: A Craftsy Food & Cooking Tutorial June 21, 2013 What is chocolate ganache? Chocolate Ganache (ga-nosh) sounds so darn fancy, doesn’t it? It actually is quite fancy as it puddles over cold ice cream, turns regular ol’ milk into an incredibly rich hot chocolate, glazes or frosts towering cakes, sandwiches itself between cookies and floods into thinly lined chocolate shells to make handcrafted chocolate truffles. Ganache is just fooling you with it’s fancy name, incredibly indulgent taste and versatility because although it may sound complicated ganache is made with only two ingredients; chocolate and cream. How to make chocolate ganache Before we begin let’s quickly talk chocolate. Because this recipe only uses two ingredients the deliciousness (we’re going to call that a word for now, however terrible it may be) of your ganache is dependent upon the quality of your ingredients. Buy good chocolate here is what I’m saying. The kind that requires a serrated knife to chop it (or buy the best quality feves or chips). The kind that wakes you up in the middle of the night to tip-toe to the cupboard to have one more taste. It’s rich, full of complex flavors, can be a bit pricy but will be totally worth it. Your future hot chocolate drinking self with thank you. What you plan to do with your ganache in the end will determine how much chocolate and cream you will use. Some people suggest two parts chocolate to one part cream but I tend to use equal parts, by weight (very important) chopped bittersweet chocolate and heavy cream. Bring a pot of cream to a gentle boil over medium heat. Watch the pan closely as cream bubbles up quite viciously and does a number on your stove if it spills over the edge of the pot. Put the finely chopped chocolate in a large bowl and pour the hot cream over the chocolate. This is where I throw in a pinch of salt to boost the chocolate flavor. You can also add a bit of coffee, liqueur, or spice to the mix. Let the cream sit on the chocolate for a minute or two before whisking to combine. Whisk until smooth and glossy. If the ganache isn’t coming together there are a few things you can do. Add a splash of cream or mix with a stick blender or throw the whole batch into the food processor and blend until completely smooth. Need more chocolate? Try your hand at these stunning cakes in the online Craftsy class Decadent Chocolate Cakes taught by Alice Medrich. Or if you're craving more sweets, learn how to make caramel . Now, what do I do with it? Now that you have a bowl of ganache a plethora of rich and deeply satisfying sweets are nearly yours. Mix a couple of tablespoons of ganache with hot milk and top with whipped cream for the best mug of hot chocolate. Add a bit of cinnamon and a pinch of cayenne for a spicy Mexican Hot Chocolate. Or use it to make a crazy good mocha by add a shot of espresso (or two) to the mug. Combine some of the ganache with a bit of corn syrup or brown rice syrup for an intense hot fudge sauce that will turn a boring scoop of vanilla into a dessert worthy of a crowd. Pour the liquid ganache over a cake for a sleek glaze or whip the ganache for a mousse-like frosting or cake filling. You could also let the ganache firm up until it is the consistency of frosting and pipe or spread onto a cake. Refrigerate the ganache until firm then scoop a teaspoon size ball and roll between your hands to form a rough ball. Roll in cocoa powder to create decadent truffles. You can also rolls these in chopped nuts or melted chocolate. Sandwich the ganache between your favorite sugar cookie. Eat it with a spoon or on graham crackers. You can easily flavor your ganache by adding in some spices as I mentioned earlier or you can steep vanilla bean, fresh herbs, or spices into the cream to impart a delicate flavor in your ganache. I love steeping fresh mint and vanilla bean in the cream to make a floral mint hot chocolate around the holidays, or who am I kidding - I’d drink that now. Ganache isn’t just for dark chocolate lovers - you can also make a creamy ganache using milk


Which chemical element is also known as Hydrargyrum?

Mercury: Element of the Ancients - Dartmouth Toxic Metals Superfund Research Program Mercury: Element of the Ancients The Promise of Power Intriguing because of its silver hue and liquid state at room temperature, elemental mercury was known to the ancient Greeks, Romans, Chinese and Hindus. Each civilization had its own legends about mercury, and it was used as everything from a medicine to a talisman. Mercury's chemical symbol, Hg, comes from the Greek "hydrargyrum" meaning liquid silver. Mercury is also known as "quicksilver," a reference to its mobility. Speed and mobility were characteristics of the Roman god, Mercury, who served as a messenger to all the other gods and shared his name with the planet nearest the sun. The symbol for the planet was used by the alchemists to identify mercury before it was given its more modern chemical notation. Although mercury's mystique held the promise of power, many of the ancients also knew it to be toxic. It was in the mining of the element where mercury first became associated with human illness beginning as tremors and progressing to severe mental derangement. The largest natural source of mercury is cinnabar, its only known ore, and the richest deposits are found in Spain and Italy. This reddish mineral containing mercury and sulfur has been used as a pigment since prehistoric times. Cinnabar dating from 500 BC has been identified at a Mayan site in Guatemala, and prehistoric skulls painted with cinnabar have been found in Italy. The Romans used their mercury mines as penal institutions for criminals, slaves, and other undesirables. The warders were among the first to recognize that there was a high likelihood that the prisoners would become poisoned and spare the keepers the need for formal executions. Mercury is primarily a neurological poison, causing tremors, extreme mood changes, and eventually loss of hearing and restricted vision. Certain forms of mercury poisoning also cause damage to the liver and kidneys. The life span of a worker in those mines was tragically brief. From Mercury to Gold? In the ancient art of alchemy, mercury, sulfur, and salt were the Earth's three principle substances. The Hindu word for alchemy is "Rasasiddhi", meaning "knowledge of mercury." Believing that mercury was at the core of all metals, alchemists supposed that gold, silver, copper, tin, lead and iron were all mixtures of mercury and other substances. While alchemists in different cultures had different beliefs, one of the central themes to European alchemy was the belief that the correct combination of mercury and other ingredients would yield riches of gold. The Roman emperor Diocletian (245-313) issued an edict in the late 3rd century calling for the destruction of all written works dealing with alchemy. Diocletian feared that artificially created gold would debase the value of the Roman currency and allow alchemists to amass huge fortunes with which they could bribe officials and gain power. Chinese alchemist - Ko Hung False Promises of Longevity and Health The line between alchemy and medicine was not always clear. In 2nd century China, the study of mercury centered on a search for an elixir of life to confer longevity or immortality. The prominent Chinese alchemist Ko Hung, who lived in the 4th century, believed that man is what he eats, and so by eating gold he could attain perfection. Yet, he reasoned, a true believer was likely to be poor, and so it was necessary to find a substitute for the precious metal. This, in his estimation, could be accomplished by making gold from cinnabar. Ko Hung's other uses for cinnabar included smearing it on the feet to enable a person to walk on water, placing it over a doorway to ward off thieves, and combining it with raspberry juice to enable elderly men to beget children. In the era before antibiotics, sexually-transmitted diseases were deadly. Some scholars believe that syphilis was the most critical medical problem of the first half of the 16th century. A great number of printed works dealing with syphilis first appeared at the end of the


What is the medical term for the shoulder blade?

Definition of Shoulder blade Definition of Shoulder blade Causes of a Heart Attack Slideshow Shoulder blade: The familiar flat triangular bone at the back of the shoulder. Known familiarly as the wingbone or, medically, as the scapula. The word "scapula" (with the accent on the first syllable) is Latin. The Romans always employed the plural "scapulae", the shoulder blades. Because the shoulder blade resembles the blade of a trowel (a small shovel), the word "scapula" is thought to have come from the Greek "skaptein" meaning "to dig." Last Editorial Review: 5/13/2016


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In motoring, which creature is featured on the logo of the Porsche?

Porsche 911 celebrates 50 years of iconic motoring - Autoblog Autoblog Steven J. Ewing Back in 1963, Porsche debuted the very first 911 at the Frankfurt Motor Show . And over the last 50 years, that coupe has grown to become one of the most iconic sports cars of all time. That in mind, you could easily chalk up this 50th Anniversary model as just one of the many special edition 911s that have graced our roads over the years, but dig a bit deeper and you'll see that this one is far more than just some unique paint and different wheels. For starters, the 911 50th Anniversary Edition utilizes the wider Carrera 4/4S body, but retains its standard rear-wheel-drive configuration. Power comes from the Carrera S' 3.8-liter flat-six engine, but features a Powerkit upgrade that includes the Sport Chrono package and ups overall output to 400 horsepower and 430 pound-feet of torque. Hitting 60 miles per hour takes just 3.8 seconds if the car is fitted with Porsche's dual-clutch PDK gearbox, or 4.2 seconds if you choose the row-your-own seven-speed manual. Talk about going Over The Hill with a quickness. Despite looking pretty tame, we're really hot on the appearance of this special 911, with its throwback flat gray paint job and new 20-inch wheels that look remarkably similar to the original Fuchs alloys of the 1963 model. Inside, you'll find green lettering on the instrument displays, white pointer needles and silver accents, and the leather seats have a fabric insert that's similar to the Pepita cloth from the original 911. Just 1963 examples will be manufactured (we see what you did there, Porsche), with a starting price of $124,100 plus $950 for delivery. Turning 50 never looked so good. Scroll down for Porsche's press blast, and check out our new brace of images in the gallery above. Show full PR text 911 50th Anniversary Edition ATLANTA, June 3, 2013 - The Porsche 911 resolves apparent contradictions like no other sports car - such as between tradition and innovation or between exclusivity and high social acceptance, and of course between performance and efficiency. And so, Porsche is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 911 at the International Motor Show (IAA) in Frankfurt with a special anniversary model based on the 911 Carrera S: like the original 911, the 911 50th Anniversary Edition is a coupe with a flat-six rear engine and rear wheel drive. Its efficient performance, active sport suspension - and special body have current relevancy: the anniversary 911 features the wide body, which is typically reserved for the all-wheel drive Carrera 4 models. This special edition will be limited to 1963 cars, a number that represents the year of the 911 world premiere. For the US market, the 911 50th Anniversary Edition will be equipped as standard with a Powerkit, which increases engine performance to 430 hp and includes the Sport Chrono Package. The 911 50th Anniversary Edition sprints from zero to 60 mph in 4.2 seconds (3.8 with PDK) and can reach a top speed of 186 mph (185 with PDK). The limited edition models will be available at Porsche dealers this fall and will be priced from $124,100, not including a $950 destination charge. Porsche will present the limited edition model in time for the 50th anniversary of the 911 at the IAA motor show in Frankfurt, which opens its gates to the public on September 12, 2013. In 1963, Porsche presented the original model to the public at this leading international show for the automotive industry. Since its first presentation - initially as the type 901 - the sports car icon has excited automotive fans across the globe, and today it is considered the reference for all other sports cars. Since making its debut in 1963, the model series has progressively developed without interruption. In the process, the unique character of the 911 was always preserved. The result of this evolution over a 50-year period - which included countless race victories as well - is a sports car that fully embodies the authenticity of the Porsche brand. Its DNA is reflected in all Porsche models. This limited editi


Kyudo is the Japanese art of which sport?

Kyudo — Encyclopedia of Japan Brief Overview of Japanese Art of Archery Traditional Art of Archery using Japanese Bow and Arrow "Kyudo" is a Japanese martial art in which the mind and body are trained through a series of conduct in shooting a Japanese bow and arrow at a target. It developed long ago as Kyujutsu (the art of Japanese archery) for tactics and military art, and today it's also considered a sport or a healthful exercise. Meanwhile, some schools from ancient times still exist and are preserving the traditional school while coexisting with modern Kyudo. Difference with the Western Art of Archery Japanese Kyudo developed independently and has its own technique, culture, and history, and is totally different from modern sports like archery, based upon Tankyu (short bow) from Europe. Historically known as; Kyujutsu, Shajutsu, or Shagei, but at present, traditional Yumiire/Kyusha (弓射) culture in Japan is called 'Kyudo (Japanese art of archery)' and the term 'Kyujutsu' is often used to distinguish the old martial art before it changed to 'Kyudo.' However, some schools are still in existence which use the term 'Kyujutsu' to maintain a strict Tradition and others use the term 'Kyudo' even though they maintain a Traditional School, so, the borderline between 'Kyudo' and 'Kyujutsu' is not necessarily clear nor classified clearly from the aspect of concept and technique. Uniquely Developed in the Long History of Japan It's not sure when Japanese Kyudo was systematized as a "technique" not only because of the lack of clear records, but also partly because the use of the bow and arrow began in prehistoric times. It is possible that in the Yayoi Period a technique existed for shooting a bow and arrow which was the original present day Wakyu (Japanese long bow with long upper half and short lower half - mentioned below) used in battle, but the details are not known. At the end of the Asuka Period, since the establishment of "Taisha-rokuho" by Emperor Monmu, Reisha and rules of decorum for Yumiire began to be gradually organized and the technique was also systematized and established as "Kyudo" at the same time, based on the simple technique of shooting. On the other hand, not only was a bow used as a weapon for hunting and for battle, but also Yumiya/Kyushi (bow and arrow) were believed to have spiritual power, so that in Nara Period dedications of Yumiya and Yumiire shrine rituals were performed, which became the origin of present festivals and shrine rituals in various places. A Way to discipline the Mind and Body of Samurai In the Heian Period some schools of Kyudo were founded and each school had their own technique, lesson style, and mannerisms. In the battlefields, festival events and Kojitsu (ancient practices of customs) or annual events at the Imperial Court, each school of Kyudo had flourished and developed. Around the middle of the Sengoku Period, the introduction of firearms retired bows and arrows from actual fighting in battlefields, but Kyudo kept the same status as a martial art even after departing the actual fighting, and remained popular as a martial art for Samurai and a way to discipline the mind and body in the peaceful Edo Period. Over time, its technique and equipment had been improved and each school developed individually at the same time. Kyudo was completed in the Edo Period As some schools had lesson which simulated actual battlefield conditions, their lessons were more varied than those of today's Kyudo. However, around the end of the Edo Period the basic system of technique for Kyudo among each school became similar and the Yumiire technique for using Wakyu is essentially the same with very minor differences. It's not an exaggeration to say that Kyujutsu, that led to today's Kyudo, was completed in the Edo Period both for technique and equipment. Kyudo is Spreading Worldwide Kyudo attracted the attention of foreigners through books such as "Zen in the Art of Archery," by Eugen Herrigel, in which the focus on spirituality was introduced, and even though it isn't an Olympic sport it's enjoyed esp


Which American-born engineer invented the first portable, fully automatic machine gun?

Machine gun,Machine gun inventors | edubilla.com : Weapons About Invention A machine gun is a fully automatic mounted or portable firearm, usually designed to fire bullets in quick succession from an ammunition belt or magazine, typically at a rate of three to eighteen hundred rounds per minute. Fully automatic weapons are generally categorized as submachine guns, machine guns, or autocannons. Submachine guns are hand-held automatic weapons for personal defense or short-range combat firing pistol-caliber rounds. A machine gun is often portable to a certain degree, but is generally used when attached to a mount or fired from the ground on a bipod or tripod, and generally fires a rifle cartridge and is capable of sustained fire. Light machine guns are small enough to be fired hand-held, but are more effective when fired from a prone position. The difference between machine guns and autocannons is based on caliber, with autocannons using calibers larger than 16 mm.,and whether the gun fires conventional bullets or explosive rounds. Guns firing large-caliber explosive rounds are generally considered either autocannons or automatic grenade launchers ("grenade machine guns"). In contrast to submachine guns and autocannons, machine guns (like rifles) tend to have a very high ratio of barrel length to caliber (a long barrel for a small caliber); indeed, a true machine gun is essentially a fully automatic rifle, and often the primary criterion for a machine gun as opposed to an automatic rifle is the presence of a quick-change barrel or other cooling system. Automatic rifles and (more commonly) assault rifles may be capable of fully automatic fire, but are not designed for sustained fire. In United States gun law, machine gun is a technical term for any fully automatic firearm, and also for any component or part that will modify an existing firearm such that it functions as a fully automatic firearm. History It would not be until the mid-19th century that successful machine-gun designs came into existence. The key characteristic of modern machine guns, their relatively high rate of fire and more importantly machine (automatic) loading, came with the Model 1862 Gatling gun, which was adopted by the United States Navy. These weapons were still powered by hand; however, this changed with Hiram Maxim's idea of harnessing recoil energy to power reloading in his Maxim machine gun. Dr. Gatling also experimented with electric-motor-powered models; this externally powered machine reloading has seen use in modern weapons as well. The Vandenburg and Miltrailleuse volley (organ) gun concepts have been revived partially in the early 21st century in the form of electronically controlled, multibarreled volley guns. It is important to note that what exactly constitutes a machine gun, and whether volley guns are a type of machine gun, and to what extent some earlier types of devices are considered to be like machine guns, is a matter of debate in many cases and can vary depending which language and exact definition is used. Early rapid-firing weapons The first known ancestors of multi-shot weapons were early revolvers made in Europe in the late 1500s. One is a shoulder-gun-length weapon made in Nuremberg, Germany, circa 1580. Another is a revolving arquebus, produced by Hans Stopler of Nuremberg in 1597. Another large, early repeating was created by James Puckle, a London lawyer, who patented what he called "The Puckle Gun" on May 15, 1718. It was a design for a 1 in. (25.4 mm) caliber, flintlock revolver cannon able to fire 9 rounds before reloading, intended for use on ships.According to Puckle, it was able to fire round bullets at Christians and square bullets at Turks.While ahead of its time, foreshadowing the designs of revolvers, it was not adopted or produced. In 1777, Philadelphia gunsmith Joseph Belton offered the Continental Congress a "new improved gun", which was capable of firing up to twenty shots in five seconds, automatically, and was capable of being loaded by a cartridge. Congress requested that Belton modify 100 flintlock muske


What is the state capital of South Australia?

Capital of South Australia - definition of Capital of South Australia by The Free Dictionary Capital of South Australia - definition of Capital of South Australia by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Capital+of+South+Australia Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . Related to Capital of South Australia: leveret Ad·e·laide  (ăd′l-ād′) A city of southern Australia northwest of Melbourne. Founded in 1836, Adelaide is the capital of South Australia. Adelaide (ˈædɪˌleɪd) n (Placename) the capital of South Australia: Port Adelaide, 11 km (7 miles) away on St Vincent Gulf, handles the bulk of exports. Pop: 1 225 235 (2011) Ad•e•laide a city in and the capital of South Australia, in Australia. 1,050,000. ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: Adelaide - the state capital of South Australia South Australia - a state in south central Australia Translations Adelaide [ˈædəleɪd] N → Adelaida f Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: South Australia References in periodicals archive ? As the cosmopolitan coastal capital of South Australia, Adelaide is home to renowned museums such as the Art Gallery of South Australia, displaying expansive collections including noted indigenous art, and the South Australian Museum, devoted to natural history. Uni uncovers Adelaide heritage BONUS WINNER: SARA MYERS, OUTWOOD, WAKEFIELD ACROSS DOWN 1 Soviet astronaut (9) 6 &7A HaveIGot News For You team captain (3,6) 7 See 6 Across 10 Flood, overwhelm (8) 12 Substance added to the water supply to reduce tooth decay (8) 14 Make less effective (6) 15 See 2 Down 16 In Seattle, film starring Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan (9) 2 & 15A British rock group who opened the Live Aid concert in 1985 (6,3) 3 Flying (8) 4 Charge for using a road, bridge, etc (4) 5 Engaged in work (8) 8 Common word for the trachea (8) 9 State capital of South Australia (8) 11 Vital statistic? PS100 Bonus Crossword The bustling capital of South Australia certainly packs a punch. ON THE ROCKS; Kim Pilling enjoys breathta aking views and some spiritual enlight tenment on a journey to the heart of f Australia Iconic sites The bustling capital of South Australia certainly packs a punch.


According to the Bible, who was King Solomon’s father?

History of King Solomon From The Bible King Solomon Reigned During the Glory Days of Israel Solomon had the unique and distinctive privilege and opportunity to be king over 12 united tribes of Israel at its zenith, the short-lived glory days of Israel. Early in his reign, the Lord asked Solomon in a dream, “What shall I give you?” Solomon asked for an understanding heart to judge God' people, wisdom and knowledge, and the ability to discern between good and evil. God blessed Solomon with wisdom and understanding, and exalted him in the sight of Israel. His wisdom quickly became known worldwide and his wealth exceeded all the kings in the world. Solomon spoke 3,000 proverbs, wrote 1,005 songs, the book of Ecclesiastes and the Song of Solomon. He accumulated knowledge of trees, animals, birds, fish and more. Men came from all nations to hear the wisdom of Solomon. In his fourth year, King Solomon began building the temple of the Lord according to the blueprints that God revealed to David. It was constructed in Jerusalem on Mount Moriah. The temple was approximately 90 feet long by 30 feet wide, and three stories high. David had contributed his personal wealth and extensive amounts of timber, stone, iron, bronze, silver and gold. Solomon, too, personally purchased imported lumber and stone. Almost 200,000 of his own people labored to transport materials to Jerusalem.The interior of the temple was decorated with detailed carvings and plated with over 20 tons of gold. It took seven years to construct, but when it was finished, it was one of a kind. Solomon invited everyone in the kingdom to the dedication of the temple. A grand procession conducted the Ark of the Covenant to its location in the temple's inner chamber, the Holy of Holies. When the Ark was positioned, the glory of the Lord in the form of a cloud filled the temple. It was so intense the priests had to go outside. On an elevated scaffold made especially for the occasion, Solomon prayed on his knees with his hands held high. When Solomon had finished praying, the fire of God came down from heaven and consumed all the offerings and sacrifices and the glory of the Lord filled the temple. When all the children of Israel saw how the fire came down and the glory of the Lord shining bright, they fell to their knees and face down, worshiped and praised the Lord. There was a great celebration that lasted three weeks. When the dedication festivities ended, everyone went home joyful for God's blessings on Solomon and all of Israel. The Lord appeared again to Solomon, assuring him that his prayer had been heard. God said that He would abundantly bless and dwell with Israel, if they kept Him first, and that He would be with Solomon, “If you keep My statutes and My judgments, then I will establish the throne of your kingdom, as I covenanted with David your father, saying, You shall not fail to have a man as ruler in Israel.” But God included a stern warning that there would be severe consequences if Solomon and the people of Israel turned away from Him and worshipped idols. “I will uproot them from My land which I have given them, and this house which I have sanctified for My name I will cast out of My sight.” The queen of Sheba heard of the fame of Solomon, and came to Jerusalem. Solomon answered all her questions. nothing was too difficult for Solomon to explain it to her. The queen of Sheba was impressed beyond words. Seeing how marvelously he lived, and everyone in Jerusalem, she told him that everything she had heard was true, and more. “Indeed the half of the greatness of your wisdom was not told me. You exceed the fame of which I heard.” She not only complimented Solomon but praised God for His goodness to Israel. She and Solomon exchanged an abundance of gifts before her departure. King Solomon surpassed all the kings of the earth in riches and wisdom. Although God had forbidden marriages between Israelites and people of other nations (Deuteronomy 7:1-4) and had warned against having many wives, and becoming overly wealthy (Deuteronomy 17:17), in Solomon's latter years


Oberon, Puck and Lysander are characters in which Shakespeare play?

SparkNotes: A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Character List A Midsummer Night’s Dream A Midsummer Night’s Dream William Shakespeare Plot Overview Analysis of Major Characters Puck -  Also known as Robin Goodfellow, Puck is Oberon’s jester, a mischievous fairy who delights in playing pranks on mortals. Though A Midsummer Night’s Dream divides its action between several groups of characters, Puck is the closest thing the play has to a protagonist. His enchanting, mischievous spirit pervades the atmosphere, and his antics are responsible for many of the complications that propel the other main plots: he mistakes the young Athenians, applying the love potion to Lysander instead of Demetrius, thereby causing chaos within the group of young lovers; he also transforms Bottom’s head into that of an ass. Read an in-depth analysis of Puck. Oberon -  The king of the fairies, Oberon is initially at odds with his wife, Titania, because she refuses to relinquish control of a young Indian prince whom he wants for a knight. Oberon’s desire for revenge on Titania leads him to send Puck to obtain the love-potion flower that creates so much of the play’s confusion and farce. Titania -  The beautiful queen of the fairies, Titania resists the attempts of her husband, Oberon, to make a knight of the young Indian prince that she has been given. Titania’s brief, potion-induced love for Nick Bottom, whose head Puck has transformed into that of an ass, yields the play’s foremost example of the contrast motif. Lysander -  A young man of Athens, in love with Hermia. Lysander’s relationship with Hermia invokes the theme of love’s difficulty: he cannot marry her openly because Egeus, her father, wishes her to wed Demetrius; when Lysander and Hermia run away into the forest, Lysander becomes the victim of misapplied magic and wakes up in love with Helena. Demetrius -  A young man of Athens, initially in love with Hermia and ultimately in love with Helena. Demetrius’s obstinate pursuit of Hermia throws love out of balance among the quartet of Athenian youths and precludes a symmetrical two-couple arrangement. Hermia -  Egeus’s daughter, a young woman of Athens. Hermia is in love with Lysander and is a childhood friend of Helena. As a result of the fairies’ mischief with Oberon’s love potion, both Lysander and Demetrius suddenly fall in love with Helena. Self-conscious about her short stature, Hermia suspects that Helena has wooed the men with her height. By morning, however, Puck has sorted matters out with the love potion, and Lysander’s love for Hermia is restored. Helena -  A young woman of Athens, in love with Demetrius. Demetrius and Helena were once betrothed, but when Demetrius met Helena’s friend Hermia, he fell in love with her and abandoned Helena. Lacking confidence in her looks, Helena thinks that Demetrius and Lysander are mocking her when the fairies’ mischief causes them to fall in love with her. Read an in-depth analysis of Helena. Egeus -  Hermia’s father, who brings a complaint against his daughter to Theseus: Egeus has given Demetrius permission to marry Hermia, but Hermia, in love with Lysander, refuses to marry Demetrius. Egeus’s severe insistence that Hermia either respect his wishes or be held accountable to Athenian law places him squarely outside the whimsical dream realm of the forest. Theseus -  The heroic duke of Athens, engaged to Hippolyta. Theseus represents power and order throughout the play. He appears only at the beginning and end of the story, removed from the dreamlike events of the forest. Hippolyta -  The legendary queen of the Amazons, engaged to Theseus. Like Theseus, she symbolizes order. Nick Bottom -  The overconfident weaver chosen to play Pyramus in the craftsmen’s play for Theseus’s marriage celebration. Bottom is full of advice and self-confidence but frequently makes silly mistakes and misuses language. His simultaneous nonchalance about the beautiful Titania’s sudden love for him and unawareness of the fact that Puck has transformed his head into that of an ass mark the pinnacle of his foolish arrogance. Read


Matthew Boulton was the business partner of which Scottish inventor and engineer?

Matthew Boulton Biography (1728-1809) Matthew Boulton Biography (1728-1809) Occupation manufacturer and engineer Matthew Boulton had a reputation as a restless man who constantly strove fornew innovations. He was born in Birmingham, England, on September 3, 1728, and became a partner in his father's buckle manufacturing business in 1750, which he eventually inherited in 1759. In 1761, he launched a new factory in Soho; after meeting Benjamin Franklin, however, he became more interested in thescientific and technological advancements of the day, particularly the development of steam engines. In 1764, Erasmus Darwin (1731-1802; grandfather of naturalist Charles Darwin,1809-1882) proposed to Boulton the idea of building a steam-powered carriage. Three years later the two met Scottish engineer James Watt, and Boulton decided to join forces with him to further the development of steam power, a field still ripe with promise after the introduction in 1712 of Thomas Newcomen's problematic steam engine. His chance came years later when, in 1772, inventor and close friend John Roebuck (1718-1794) went bankrupt and lost patents on his own, mostly unsuccessful, steam engine developments. Boulton acquired Roebuck's patents in 1775 andthen entered into a partnership with Watt. During the next decade, their engines were to become prime motivators of Europe's Industrial Revolution. The task Boulton and Watt set themselves was monstrous and fraught with financialdifficulties, legal battles, and mechanical delays. Yet they succeeded perhaps beyond anyone's expectations, for the new Boulton & Watt engines boasted an energy efficiency three times that of the most contemporary Newcomen engines. During the 1780s Boulton's fame spread as he became the leading English manufacturer, the man who brought Watt's genius to fruition by means of his optimism and manufacturing expertise. He was quoted by James Boswell as saying, "Isell here what all the world desires--power." In his later years, Boulton patented a steam-driven coin press that restored public confidence in the English monetary system and forced counterfeiters out of the business. A founding member of the prestigious Lunar Society of Birmingham, Boulton ranked at the time of his death, on August 17, 1809, as one of the most prominent figures among scientific circles of his time. User Contributions:


Who wrote the 18th Century play ‘The Rivals’?

The Rivals as a Parody of 18th Century :: essays research papers The Rivals as a Parody of 18th Century Length: 1437 words (4.1 double-spaced pages) Rating: Excellent Open Document A significant influencing factor on drama of the eighteenth century was the changing nature of the audience. By the middle of the eighteenth century, a straitlaced middle class audience had imparted to drama its vision of morality and disapproval of anything immoral. Comedy had become watered down and sentimentalized. Furthermore, the audience’s rejection of unappealing facts following the ugly reality of the French Revolution and the American War of Independence, made emotionalism and tearfulness the order of the day. Oliver Goldsmith and Richard Brinsley Sheridan were two playwrights who saw that if comedy were allowed free reign along this path of sentimentalism, it would signal the end of mirth. Both appreciated the power of pure comedy and the spirit of joyous laughter and wrote plays with situations that had no call for showing the redeeming features of vice and folly at the end, but just good healthy fun. The Rivals too denounces the hollow morality and hypocrisy associated with the sentimental attitude then prevailing, projecting its writer’s own ideal of a spontaneous and lively light-heartedness. The plot is based on confusion over identities and multiple suitors – a combination that leads to plenty of scope for truly funny situations: Absolute caught in the same room with both Mrs. Malaprop and Lydia present, having to play himself for one and Beverley for the other till the presence of Sir Anthony too prevents him from doing so successfully; Absolute humouring Mrs. Malaprop as himself and poking fun at her as Beverley in his note; Lydia’s acceptance and rejection of the same man according to her romantic whims and fancies; the final duel where one man has to fight two rivals virtually simultaneously. Sheridan’s skill is only underlined by the fact that in an age – and the performance house in which he produced plays – where spectacle, scenery and lighting had become indispensable to success, he achieved his comedy and triumph without recourse to any of it, merely on the strength of his own writing, wit and dialogue. Sentimentalism is found largely in the characters of Lydia and Faulkland. Sheridan attacks their traits in the overall plot and theme in which he shows how a healthy deep love can be threatened by such fanciful thinking. The only ‘redeeming’ feature – probably in a reversal of the trend of soppy final redemptions - he shows at the end is that both are brought with a rude shock down to earth following the very real possibility of losing the partners they come to know they love deeply. How to Cite this Page MLA Citation:     Sort By:   The satire against sentimentalism is found in the exchanges between Lydia and Julia and Faulkland and Absolute, as the voices of Sheridan’s more practical and solid sense of love battle the stupidity of ‘sentimental’ love. Julia contrasts Lydia’s immaturity by her own sensible behaviour and tells her cousin that her conduct in love is laughable and that she “earnestly entreat(s)” her not to sacrifice her sincere lover to her “caprice”. Lydia sighing for an elopement that will disinherit her so that she can live a life of pennilessness with an ensign for whom she has rejected a richer suitor is as ludicrous as Faulkland’s sighing and anxiousness over his love – his fretting over her spirits being low and then just as readily over her spirits not being obviously low. Sheridan puts his impatience with such sighs in Absolute’s words that hit the nail on the head: a captious sceptic in love, a slave to fretfulness and whim – who has no difficulties but of his own creating – is a subject more fit for ridicule than compassion. The Rivals is set in Bath, within a circle that Sheridan himself frequented. Part of that culture was the witty disparagement of Puritanical thought that had made its way in some form or the other into the social norms of the time. Sir Anthony’s denouncement of reading and


Who wrote the 1963 novel ‘The Bell Jar’?

SparkNotes: The Bell Jar: Context The Bell Jar Table of Contents Plot Overview The Bell Jar is an autobiographical novel that conforms closely to the events of the author’s life. Sylvia Plath was born to Otto and Aurelia Plath in 1932 and spent her early childhood in the seaport town of Winthrop, Massachusetts. Otto Plath died when Plath was eight years old, and she moved with her mother, younger brother, and maternal grandparents to Wellesley, an inland suburb of Boston. Plath excelled in school and developed a strong interest in writing and drawing. In 1950, she won a scholarship to attend Smith College, where she majored in English. The Bell Jar recounts, in slightly fictionalized form, the events of the summer and autumn after Plath’s junior year. Like Esther, the protagonist of The Bell Jar, Plath was invited to serve as guest editor for a woman’s magazine in New York. After returning to Wellesley for the remainder of the summer, she had a nervous breakdown and attempted suicide. Plath went on to complete a highly successful college career. She won the prestigious Fulbright scholarship to study at Cambridge University in England, where she met the English poet Ted Hughes. They married in 1956, and after a brief stint in the United States, where Plath taught at Smith, they moved back to England in 1959. Plath gave birth to her first child, Freda, the following year. The same year, she published The Colossus, her first volume of poetry. Her second child, Nicholas, was born in 1962. Hughes and Plath separated shortly afterward; her instability and his affair with another woman had placed great strain on their marriage. Plath and her children moved to a flat in London, where she continued to write poetry. The poems she wrote at this time were later published in a collection titled Ariel (1965). In February 1963, she gassed herself in her kitchen, ending her life at the age of thirty-one. Plath most likely wrote a first draft of The Bell Jar in the late 1950s. In 1961 she received a fellowship that allowed her to complete the novel. The Bell Jar was published in London in January 1963 under the pseudonym Victoria Lucas. Plath chose to publish the work under a pseudonym in order to protect the people she portrayed in the novel, and because she was uncertain of the novel’s literary merit. The novel appeared posthumously in England under her own name in 1966, and in America, over the objections of her mother, in 1971. The Bell Jar has received moderate critical acclaim, and has long been valued not only as a glimpse into the psyche of a major poet, but as a witty and harrowing American coming-of-age story. Plath is primarily known not as a novelist, but as an outstanding poet. Ariel cemented her reputation as a great artist. Her other volumes of poetry, published posthumously, include Crossing the Water (1971), Winter Trees (1971), and The Collected Poems (1981), which won the Pulitzer Prize. Sylvia Plath’s literary persona has always provoked extreme reactions. Onlookers tend to mythologize Plath either as a feminist martyr or a tragic heroine. The feminist martyr version of her life holds that Plath was driven over the edge by her misogynist husband, and sacrificed on the altar of pre-feminist, repressive 1950s America. The tragic heroine version of her life casts Plath as a talented but doomed young woman, unable to deal with the pressures of society because of her debilitating mental illness. Although neither myth presents a wholly accurate picture, truth exists in both. The Bell Jar does not label its protagonist’s life as either martyred or heroic. Plath does not attribute Esther’s instability to men, society, or Esther herself, although she does criticize all three. Rather, she blames mental illness, which she characterizes as a mysterious and horrific disease. More Help


Painter Joshua Reynolds was knighted by which British monarch?

Sir Joshua Reynolds, Painter - Timeline Index Timeline Index Sir Joshua Reynolds, Painter Sir Joshua Reynolds, English portrait painter and aesthetician who dominated English artistic life in the middle and late 18th century. Through his art and teaching, he attempted to lead British painting away from the indigenous anecdotal pictures of the early 18th century toward the formal rhetoric of the continental Grand Style. With the founding of the Royal Academy in 1768, Reynolds was elected its first president and knighted by King George III. More on this Website


Tritanopia is a visual defect characterised by the inability to discern which two colours?

Tritanopia | definition of tritanopia by Medical dictionary Tritanopia | definition of tritanopia by Medical dictionary http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/tritanopia Related to tritanopia: deuteranopia , tritanomaly tritanopia  [tri″tah-no´pe-ah] defective color vision in which the blue-sensitive pigment of the retinal cones is absent. adj., adj tritanop´ic. tri·ta·no·pi·a (trī'tă-nō'pē-ă), [MIM*190900] Deficient color perception in which there is an absence of blue-sensitive pigment in the retinal cones. [G. tritos, third, + an- priv. + ōps, eye] tritanopia /tri·ta·no·pia/ (tri″tah-no´pe-ah) a rare type of dichromatic vision marked by retention of the sensory mechanism for two hues only (red and green), with blue and yellow being absent.tritanop´ic tritanopia A visual defect characterized by the inability to discern blue and yellow. tri·ta·no·pi·a (trī'tă-nō'pē-ă) Deficient color perception in which there is an absence of blue-sensitive pigment in the retinal cones. [G. tritos, third, + an- priv. + ōps, eye] tritanopia Unable to appreciate the colour blue. This is a rare defect of colour perception. tritanopia  A rare type of dichromatism in which blue and yellow are confused. The tritanope only sees two colours: reds on the long-wave side, and greens or bluish greens on the other side of his neutral point, which is situated around 570 nm. Tritanopia occurs more often as an acquired type as a result of retinal disease or detachment, glaucoma, diabetes, retinitis pigmentosa, etc. Congenital tritanopia is very rare: it is estimated at about five males and three females in 100 000. Syn. blue blindness; blue-yellow blindness. See defective colour vision; dichromatism ; pseudoisochromatic plates ; Farnsworth test. tri·ta·no·pi·a (trī'tă-nō'pē-ă) [MIM*190900]


In which country was the 1990 FIFA World Cup held?

1990 FIFA World Cup | Football Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia 1990 FIFA World Cup Share Ad blocker interference detected! Wikia is a free-to-use site that makes money from advertising. We have a modified experience for viewers using ad blockers Wikia is not accessible if you’ve made further modifications. Remove the custom ad blocker rule(s) and the page will load as expected. 1990 FIFA World Cup Coppa del Mondo FIFA Italia '90 1990 FIFA World Cup official logo Tournament details 1994 → The 1990 FIFA World Cup was the 14th FIFA World Cup , the quadrennial international football world championship tournament. It was held from 8 June to 8 July 1990 in Italy, the second country to host the event twice (the first being Mexico in 1986 ). Teams representing 116 national football associations entered, and qualification began in April 1988. A total of 22 teams qualified from this process, along with host nation Italy and defending champion Argentina . The tournament was won by West Germany , their third World Cup title. They beat Argentina 1–0 in the final , a rematch of the previous final four years earlier. Italy finished third, and England fourth, after both lost their semi-finals in penalty shootouts. This was the last tournament to feature a team from the divided Germany, with the country being reunified later in 1990. Costa Rica , Ireland and the UAE made their first appearances in the finals, and Egypt its first since 1934. The official match ball was the Adidas Etrusco Unico. The 1990 World Cup is widely regarded as one of the poorest World Cups. It generated an average 2.21 goals per game – a record low that still stands – and a then-record 16 red cards, including the first ever dismissal in a final. This World Cup saw the introduction of the pre-match Fair Play Flag (then inscribed with "Fair Play Please") to encourage fair play. Negative tactics led to the introduction of the back-pass rule in 1992, and three points for a win instead of two at future World Cups. Nonetheless, the 1990 World Cup stands as one of the most watched events in television history, garnering an estimated 26.69 billion non-unique viewers over the course of the tournament. This was the first World Cup to be officially recorded and transmitted in HDTV by the Italian broadcaster RAI in association with Japan's NHK. At the time it was the most watched World Cup in history in non-unique viewers, but was bettered by the 1994 and 2002 World Cups . Contents [ show ] Host selection The vote to choose the hosts of the 1990 tournament was held on 19 May 1984 in Zürich, Switzerland. Here, the FIFA Executive Committee chose Italy ahead of the only rival bid, the USSR, by 11 votes to 5. This awarding made Italy only the second nation to host two World Cup tournaments, after Mexico had also achieved this with their 1986 staging . Italy had previously had the event in 1934 , where they had won their first championship. Austria, England, France, Greece, West Germany and Yugoslavia also submitted initial applications for 31 July 1983 deadline. A month later, only England, Greece, Italy and the Soviet Union remained in the hunt after the other contenders all withdrew. All four bids were assessed by FIFA in late 1983, with the final decision over-running into 1984 due to the volume of paperwork involved. In early 1984, England and Greece also withdrew, leading to a two-horse race in the final vote. The Soviet boycott of the 1984 Olympic Games, announced on the eve of the World Cup decision, was speculated to have been a major factor behind Italy winning the vote so decisively, although this was denied by the FIFA President João Havelange . Qualification Main article: 1990 FIFA World Cup qualification 116 teams entered the 1990 World Cup, including Italy as host nation and Argentina as reigning World Cup champions, who were both granted automatic qualification. Thus, the remaining 22 finals places were divided among the continental confederations, with 114 initially entering the qualification competition. Due to rejected entries and withdrawals, 103 teams eventuall


By what name was Mongol leader Temujin better known?

Temujin Birth name of the Mongol leader better known as - HISTORY - 101 View Full Document Temujin: Birth name of the Mongol leader better known as Chinggis Khan (1162–1227). ( pron . TEM-uh-jin) Turks: Turkic speakers from Central Asia, originally nomads, who spread westward into the Near East and into India; they created a series of nomadic empires between 552 and 965 C.E. but had a more lasting impact on world history when they became dominant in the Islamic heartland and founded a series of states and empires there. Xiongnu: People of the Mongolian steppe lands north of China who formed a large-scale nomadic empire in the third and second centuries B.C.E. ( pron . SHE-OONG-noo) Yuan dynasty: Mongol dynasty that ruled China from 1271 to 1368; its name means “great beginnings.” ( pron . yu-wen) This preview has intentionally blurred sections. Sign up to view the full version. View Full                             Document BIG PICTURE QUESTIONS 1. Prior to the rise of the Mongols, in what ways had pastoral peoples been significant in world history? 2. What accounts for the often negative attitudes of settled societies toward the pastoral peoples living on their borders? Why have historians often neglected pastoral peoples’ role in world history? 3. In what ways did the Mongol Empire resemble other empires, and in what ways did it differ from them? Why did it last a relatively short time? 4. In what different ways did Mongol rule affect the Islamic world, Russia, China, and Europe? This is the end of the preview. Sign up to                   access the rest of the document. TERM Notes Chapter 16 Science and Religion London High School Unit 4: THE EARLY MODERN WORLD 14501750 CHAPTER 16 Religion and Science CHAPTER LEARN Notes Chapter 16 Science and Religion


Fictional character Detective Inspector John Rebus was created by which author?

Great fictional characters from Scotland — The Official Gateway to Scotland Great fictional characters from Scotland Harry Potter The biggest phenomenon in 21st century children's fiction was brought to life in Scotland's capital city. J K Rowling famously wrote the first of her Harry Potter books in a series of cafes in her adopted home of Edinburgh. Her stories of the bespectacled boy wizard and his adventures at Hogwarts' school have since become an incredible global success. The series has sold more than 450 million books in 67 languages, set records as the fastest-selling books in history and been turned into a series of big budget Hollywood movies which continue to break box office records. Toad of Toad Hall Despite being written more than a century ago, Kenneth Grahame's tale of the riverbank and the rich cast of animal characters that inhabit it is still much loved by children of all ages. The largest of life of all of these characters is without doubt the impulsive Mr Toad. Known for his love of fast cars and the sound of his own voice, Toad constantly gets into trouble, including being jailed, but always bounces back. Edinburgh-born Kenneth Grahame's 1908 children's classic started out as a series of bedtime stories for his son Alastair. Some have suggested 'The Wind in the Willows' was inspired by the Crinan Canal because Grahame spent some of his childhood in Ardrishaig, Argyll. Sherlock Holmes The world's best known detective Sherlock Holmes was created by Edinburgh born writer Arthur Conan Doyle. The character of Holmes was said to have been inspired by Dr Joseph Bell for whom Doyle had worked as a clerk at the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. Famous for his logical reasoning and his use of forensic science skills to solve difficult cases, Holmes made his literary debut in 1887 and has grown in popularity ever since. The Guinness World Records has consistently listed Sherlock Holmes as the 'most portrayed movie character' with 75 actors playing the part in over 200 films. Peter Pan Scottish author and dramatist J.M. Barrie found international success and acclaim with his immortal - figuratively and literally - creation, Peter Pan. The enduring story of Peter, the boy who refuses to grow up, Wendy and the Lost Boys has enchanted both adults and children across the world. First performed as a stage play in 1904, Disney's iconic feature-length animated cartoon brought the adventures of Peter, Wendy, Captain Hook and Tinker Bell to the big screen in 1953. Today, over 100 years after the play first debuted on the London stage and more than 70 years affter Barrie's death, Peter Pan still fires the imagination. The 2004 film 'Finding Neverland' turned the story of how Barrie was inspired to write Peter Pan into a critically acclaimed movie starring Johnny Depp and Kate Winslet. Long John Silver Stevenson's swashbuckling pirate villain Long John Silver is without doubt one of the most powerful and formidable characters in literature. Cunning, disloyal and a cold blooded murderer, Silver can also be extremely charismatic and is quick to inspire trust in those who meet him. He also seems to have a genuine fondness for the story's young protagonist Jim Hawkins and eventually becomes a father figure to the boy. Stevenson's 1883 adventure novel 'Treasure Island' and the character of Long John Silver has greatly influenced today's popular perception of pirates - including treasure maps with an 'x', the Black Spot and one-legged seamen with parrots on their shoulders. Miss Jean Brodie Muriel Spark’s much-loved 1961 novel introduced the world to the fascinating character of Jean Brodie, a schoolmistress at the Marcia Blaine School for Girls in Edinburgh in the 1930s. The unconventional Miss Brodie, who has chosen to dedicate the prime of her life to the girls she teaches is one of the most complex characters in Scottish fiction. Both attractive and repellent at the same time, her passion for teaching is to be admired. However, as the story unfolds, her hold over her chosen group of pupils - her crème de la crème - becomes incre


Originating in France, what is the name of the small ball of choux pastry, usually filled with cream and often covered with chocolate?

Carrina Patisserie - Glossary Glossary Your Cart is currently empty. Glossary Baba au rhum is a small yeast cake saturated in liquor, usually rum, and sometimes filled with cream. It is most typically made in individual servings (about a 2" tall slightly tapered cylinder) but sometimes can be made in larger forms similar to those used for Bundt cakes. The term baba is a generic Polish name for a kind of yeast cake, abundant in Polish cuisine. It was invented by a French chef for exiled Polish King Stanislas Leszczynski in Lorraine in the eighteenth century. According to the legend, the King really enjoyed The Arabian Nights and the dessert's name comes from Ali Baba, one of the book's main characters. BAKING SODA: Baking soda, or Sodium Bicarbonate is an alkali that requires the presence of an acid in the dough or batter to begin the leavening process; it reacts to being moistened. BAKING POWDER: Used to leaven cakes and pastries, it is composed of baking soda and two acids, calcium acid phosphate and sodium aluminum sulfate creating two chemical reactions, one when moistened, the other when exposed to heat. Also, starch is found in baking powder to stabilize it and neutralize the chemical reaction; as well as to absorb the excess moisture in the air. BISCUIT: A type of batter used to make sponge sheets or fingers. Also indicates a batter where the yolks and whites are whipped separately and folded together. Brioche is a light but rich French bread or cake made with a yeast dough enriched with eggs, milk, and butter. The crust is glazed before baking and turns a deep golden brown. The crumb is delicate and pale yellow in colour. In Paris, it is traditionally baked in a fluted tin with a smaller ball of dough placed on top, either as buns or as one large loaf, but other shapes and preparations are traditional in different parts of France. The word brioche first appeared in print in 1404, and this bread is believed to have sprung from a traditional Norman recipe. It is often served as a pastry or as the basis of a dessert, with many local variations in added ingredients, fillings and toppings Brittle: It is a sugar cooked with water and glucose syrup. When it starts caramelize almonds and hazelnuts are added and cooked slightly. BUCHE DE NOEL: French name for a traditional Christmas cake which is decorated as a Christmas log . BUTTER: Made from pasteurized cream mechanically churned to separate the fat granules from the liquid buttermilk. Required to contain a minimum of 80% milk fat; the other 20% is water mixed with milk solids. Salt and colouring may be added. BUTTERCREAM: There are many varieties of buttercream used in a pastry kitchen; most buttercreams contain unsalted butter, either egg yolks or egg whites, sugar and flavourings. In most cases, the butter is double the weight of the sugar, incorporating as much air as possible.   Canelé is a small French pastry with a soft and tender custard center and a dark, thick caramelized crust. The dessert, which is in the shape of small, striated cylinder approximately two inches in height, is a specialty of the Bordeaux region of France but can often be found in Parisian patisseries as well. Made from egg, milk and flour flavored with rum and vanilla, the custard batter is baked in a mold, giving the canelé a caramelized crust and marrowy inside.  CAREME: Marie-Antoine Careme was one of the great geniuses of French patisserie in the 1800's. He invented recipes that are still popular today, such as vol-au-vents, meringues, soufflé Rothschild as well as magnificent displays and centerpieces. CARAMEL: Cooking a sugar syrup to the point where all the water has evaporated and the sugar begins to burn results in caramel. The sugar begins to colour when it reaches about 325 degrees Fahrenheit. Caramel can also be made by the dry method, where no water is added before cooking. This is a faster method as it eliminates the evaporating time but requires more attention to avoid burning. Caramel sauce is made with the addition of whipping cream and butter. Caramel can be made into spun


In the UK, which animals are traditionally associated with the first of the month?

British Superstitions Superstitions can be defined as, "irrational beliefs, especially with regard to  the unknown" (Collins English Dictionary) General Superstitions Good Luck Lucky to meet a black cat. Black Cats are featured on many good luck greetings cards and birthday cards in England. Lucky to touch wood. We touch; knock on wood, to make something come true. Lucky to find a clover plant with four leaves. White heather is lucky. A horseshoe over the door brings good luck. But the horseshoe needs to be the right way up. The luck runs out of the horseshoe if it is upside down. Horseshoes are generally a sign of good luck and feature on many good luck cards. On the first day of the month it is lucky to say " white rabbits, white rabbits white rabbits ," before uttering your first word of the day. Catch falling leaves in Autumn and you will have good luck. Every leaf means a lucky month next year. Cut your hair when the moon is waxing and you will have good luck. Putting money in the pocket of new clothes brings good luck. Bad Luck Unlucky to walk underneath a ladder. Seven years bad luck to break a mirror. The superstition is supposed to have originated in ancient times, when mirrors  were considered to be tools of the gods. Unlucky to see one magpie, lucky to see two, etc.. Unlucky to spill salt. If you do, you must throw it over your shoulder to counteract the bad luck. Unlucky to open an umbrella in doors. The number thirteen is unlucky. Friday the thirteenth is a very unlucky day. Friday is considered to be an unlucky day because Jesus was crucified on a Friday. Unlucky to put new shoes on the table. Unlucky to pass someone on the stairs. Food Superstitions When finished eating a boiled egg, push the spoon through the bottom of the empty shell to let the devil out In Yorkshire, housewives used to believe that bread would not rise if there was a corpse (dead body) in the vicinity, and to cut off both ends of the loaf would make the Devil fly over the house! Table Superstitions If you drop a table knife expect a male visitor, if you drop a fork a female visitor. Crossed cutlery on your plate and expect a quarrel. Leave a white tablecloth on a table overnight and expect a death. Animal Superstitions Animals feature a lot in our superstitions as they do in superstitions around the world. One ancient British superstition holds that if a child rides on a bear's back it will be protected from whooping-cough. (Bears used to roam Britain but now they are not seen on our shores) In some parts of the UK meeting two or three Ravens together is considered really bad. One very English superstition concerns the tame Ravens at the Tower of London . It is believed if they leave then the crown of England will be lost. It is said to be bad luck if you see bats flying and hear their cries. In the middle ages it was believed that witches were closely associated with bats. If a Sparrow enters a house it is an omen of death to one of the people who live there. In some areas it is believed that to avoid bad luck, any Sparrow caught must be immediately killed otherwise the person who caught it will die. In some areas black Rabbits are thought to host the souls of human beings. White Rabbits are said to be really witches and some believe that saying 'White Rabbit' on the first day of each month brings luck. A common lucky charm is a Rabbit's foot, but not for the Rabbit. It is thought very unlucky to have the feathers of a Peacock within the home or handle anything made with them. This is possibly because of the eye shape present upon these feathers i.e. the Evil-Eye associated with wickedness.   Wedding Superstitions


On the UK television game show ‘The Chase’ which chaser is known as ‘The Governess’?

Bradley Walsh :: TV :: The Chase - Meet the Chasers The Chase - Meet the Chasers The Chase - Meet the Chasers Bradley Walsh hosts the show, but the brains behind The Chase are the four Chasers who aim to beat the contestants. Paul Sinha Paul Sinha, is brand new to the show and will be seen in series 4.         He is a qualified GP and an award winning stand-up comedian, but has a passion for quizzes.         Although he has appeared on Are You An Egghead?, Brain of Britain, Mastermind, University         Challenge and The Weakest Link he has yet to win any of them, but has come close. He achieves a high ranking at the British Quiz Association, but will that be enough to beat         the contestants in Series 4? Mark Labbett Mark Labbett, otherwise known as The Beast has appeared         twice on Who Wants to be a Millionaire? winning a total of £48,000. He came second         in The National Lottery People's Quiz, and won BBC Four quiz Only Connect. He has been on         Mastermind, University Challenge, 15 to 1 and even put up his own ï¿½1,000 to compete on the knock out         tournament "Grand Slam". Mark is a maths teacher from Wales, and is a pub quiz champion. Shaun Wallace Shaun Wallace is a barrister from North London. He won the title Mastermind         Champion 2004. Living in the shadows of Wembley stadium his specialist subject is of course football. Other television quiz appearances include Egg Heads, 15 to 1, Greed, Beat the Nation, Brainteaser, and         the Weakest Link. Anne Hegerty Anne Hegerty joined Mark and Shaun on Series two, but has proven to hold the         highest catch rate in the first 3 series. A freelance editor and journalist, Anne is known as The Governess she was a proof reader and lives in Manchester. Anne too has a         long list of previous game show appearances including the original series of Mastermind with         Magnus Magnusson. She then returned for the new Mastermind with John Humphrys, 15 to 1, Todayï¿½s The Day, Are You An         Egghead?, and Brain of Britain. Be A Contestant On The Chase Fancy your chances? Fill out the application form if you think you can take on The Chasers. The Chase: US Edition The Beast takes on the Americans in The Chase USA . The Chase App on Itunes Download now The Chase app for your Apple iphone, ipad & ipod touch that allows you to play against the chasers. The Chase Board Game


The disused Vajont (or Vaiont) Dam is in which European country?

Italy Vajont anniversary: Night of the 'tsunami' - BBC News BBC News Italy Vajont anniversary: Night of the 'tsunami' By Mark Duff BBC News, Longarone 10 October 2013 Close share panel Image caption The Vajont dam is seen here behind an old photo of Longarone Fifty years ago Italians woke to news of a disaster of Biblical proportions. At a stroke - in an Alpine valley north of Venice - some 2,000 people had been killed, entire communities wiped off the face of the Earth. It was, according to the UN Scientific and Cultural agency Unesco, one of the worst man-made environmental disasters of all time. I felt my bed collapsing, as if there was a hole opening up beneath me and an irresistible force dragging me out. I couldn't do anything. I had no idea what was happening Micaela Colletti, Survivor The inscription on the little town's war memorial promises that the sacrifice of those who died fighting for their country will never be forgotten. Look beyond it, east across the valley of the Piave, and you see a vast white dam, high up in the cleft of a narrow gorge, its concrete wall reflecting the rays of the setting sun. The dam is called Vajont. And it, too, is a memorial of sorts. When built, it was the tallest dam of its kind in the world, harnessing the waters of a small mountain torrent to create a lake meant to generate hydroelectric power for northern Italy's postwar economic miracle. But the engineers and geologists had ignored the warnings of locals that the land was unstable and that their work had triggered worrying seismic movements. Late on the evening of 9 October 1963, a vast chunk of the mountainside, the size of a small town and 400m (1,312ft) deep, sheared off. Image caption The disused dam still stands above Longarone Forty-five seconds later, travelling at 100km/h (62mph), it plunged into the new artificial lake, creating an inland tsunami that rose more than 200m above the dam before plunging headlong towards Longarone, directly in its path. The wall of water pushed an air pocket before it. It was more powerful than the Hiroshima bomb. So strong, in fact, that almost all the victims were found naked, their clothes blown off by the blast. Grainy black and white footage from the next day shows a moonscape, a valley scoured clean of life. The survivors - the rescuers too - look tiny, dazed, insignificant. The dam survived but 80% of the inhabitants of Longarone and its satellite villages did not. In all, almost 2,000 people are known to have died - but the final death toll will never be known. Just 30 of Longarone's children lived. One of them was Micaela Colletti, 12 at the time. She lost her parents, a sister and her grandmother. They only ever identified her father. Today, she campaigns to preserve the memory of the victims and the lessons to be learnt. The swallows swooped and screeched as Ms Colletti recalled the evening of 9 October: "My father returned home from work as normal but almost straightaway he left again in the car, which had never happened before. Image caption Ms Colletti lost lost her parents, a sister and her grandmother "Five minutes later I heard what I thought was a thunderclap. It was incredibly loud. My granny came into my room and said she was going to close all the shutters because a storm was coming. "At exactly the same moment all the lights went out and I heard a sound, impossible to describe properly. The closest thing I've ever heard to it is the sound of metal shop shutters rolling down, crashing shut, but this was a million, a billion times worse. "I felt my bed collapsing, as if there was a hole opening up beneath me and an irresistible force dragging me out. I couldn't do anything. I had no idea what was happening." She was hurled more than 350m through the air and buried. "When they pulled me out there was a popping sound, like when you open a bottle, and someone said 'We've found another old one'. I was just 12 but I was covered in mud and completely black and must have looked like an old woman. "I remember I was on the shoulders of the only fireman from the town to surv


What is the first name of fictional character Sherlock Holmes friend and assistant Dr Watson?

Dr. Watson (Character) - Comic Vine Dr. Watson The Dr. Watson wiki last edited by Rogo616 on 01/25/15 12:42PM View full history Origin Little is known about Watson's early life. He was born and raised in England , probably in or around London , and attended medical school at the University of London, graduating in 1878. Following his graduation he trained as a surgeon at Netley, eventually seeking employment with the British Army as a surgeon. He saw action during the Second Anglo-Afghan War. He was shot in the shoulder in Afghanistan during the Battle of Maiwand, and returned to London after suffering an illness. In London, he was introduced to Sherlock Holmes , with whom he became flatmates. He accompanied Holmes in the pursuit of one of his cases, and decided to publish Holmes' adventures after learning that Holmes was happy to allow the police to take credit for his brilliant work. Creation Watson was created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle . He makes his first appearance in A Study in Scarlet. Major Story Arcs Sherlock Holmes Watson is the assistant and companion to Sherlock Holmes. He accompanies Holmes on most of his cases, and offers assistance where he can, often in the form of medical expertise or back up. In most cases he is used as a sounding board, or left out of Holmes' deductions until the conclusion of the case, but occasionally he is instrumental in the conclusion. In almost all cases he later compiles the information into a short story narrating the events, which he has published. Powers and Abilities Watson is of above average intelligence, and a gifted doctor and skilled surgeon. He is a crack shot, and of fair physical strength; he is capable in unarmed fighting. Other Media Animation Sherlock Hound Watson appears in this anime as an anthropomorphic Scottish Terrier. He is voiced in Japanese by Kousei Tomita, and in English by Lewis Arquette. BraveStarr Watson appears in the episode "Sherlock Holmes in the 23rd Century Part 1". He is voiced by Peter Cullen. The Real Ghost Busters Along with Holmes and Professor Moriarty , Watson appears as a fictional character made manifest by belief in the episode "Elementary My Dear Winston". He is voiced by Frank Welker. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Watson appears in the episode "Elementary, My Dear Turtle". He is voiced by Pat Fraley. Animaniacs Watson appears in the episode "Deduces Wild/Rest in Piece/U.N. Me". He is voiced by Jeff Bennett. Soul Eater Watson appears in two episodes in this anime series. He is voiced in Japanese by Tetsuo Goto, and in English by Chris Carson. Batman: The Brave and the Bold Watson appears in the episode "Trial of the Demon!". He is voiced by Jim Piddick. Film Watson appears in all or almost all film adaptations of the Sherlock Holmes stories. Notable recent appearances include the Guy Ritchie-directed Sherlock Holmes films, where he is played by Jude Law. He has been played in other films by such actors as Nigel Bruce, James Mason, and Robert Duvall, among numerous others. Literature Sherlock Holmes Canon Watson was originally created for the Sherlock Holmes series of stories. He appears in 58 of the 60 stories in the canon, and is first person narrator of all stories less four. Sherlockiana Watson appears in most non-canonical Sherlock Holmes stories. Notable appearances include Stephen King's "The Doctor's Case", Neil Gaiman's "A Study in Emerald", Nicholas Meyer's The Seven-Per-Cent Solution, Manly Wade Wellman's Sherlock Holmes's War of the Worlds, and Lyndsay Faye's Dust and Shadow: An Account of the Ripper Killings by Dr John H Watson. Television Watson appears in all or almost all television movies and television series based on Sherlock Holmes. Notable recent appearances include the modern adaptation Sherlock, in which he is played by Martin Freeman. He has elsewhere been played by such actors as Howard Marion-Crawford, Nigel Stock, and Donald Pickering, among numerous others. Radio There have been over 750 adaptations of the Sherlock Holmes stories to radio in English alone. Watson has been portrayed in these adaptations by su


Theology - definition of theology by The Free Dictionary Theology - definition of theology by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/theology  (thē-ŏl′ə-jē) n. pl. the·ol·o·gies 1. The study of the nature of God and religious truth; rational inquiry into religious questions. 2. A system or school of opinions concerning God and religious questions: Protestant theology; Jewish theology. 3. A course of specialized religious study usually at a college or seminary. [Middle English theologie, from Old French, from Latin theologia, from Greek theologiā : theo-, theo- + -logiā, -logy.] theology (θɪˈɒlədʒɪ) n, pl -gies 1. (Theology) the systematic study of the existence and nature of the divine and its relationship to and influence upon other beings 2. (Theology) a specific branch of this study, undertaken from the perspective of a particular group: feminist theology. 3. (Theology) the systematic study of Christian revelation concerning God's nature and purpose, esp through the teaching of the Church 4. (Theology) a specific system, form, or branch of this study, esp for those preparing for the ministry or priesthood [C14: from Late Latin theologia, from Latin; see theo-, -logy] theˈologist n (θiˈɒl ə dʒi) n., pl. -gies. 1. the field of study and analysis that treats of God and of God's attributes and relations to the universe; the study of divine things or religious truth; divinity. 2. a particular form, system, or branch of this study. [1325–75; Middle English theologie < Old French < Late Latin theologia < Greek theología. See theo -, -logy ] Theology 1. the doctrines and ideas of St. Augustine, 5th-century archbishop of Hippo, and the religious rule developed by him. 2. the support of his doctrines. 3. adherence to his religious rule. — Augustinian, n., adj. Hutchinsonianism 1. the theories of John Hutchinson, an 18th-century Yorkshireman, who disputed Newton’s theory of gravitation and maintained that a system of natural science was to be found in the Old Testament. 2. the tenets of the followers of Mrs. Anne Hutchinson, an antinomian who lived in the early days of the Massachusetts Colony. — Hutchinsonian, adj. 1. the unique nature of the Godhead and hence the Holy Trinity. 2. any of the three parts of the Holy Trinity. 3. the personality of Christ separate from his dual nature, human and divine. — hypostatic, hypostatical, adj. Jehovist 1. Obsolete, a person who believes that the vowel-marks on the word Jehovah in Hebrew represent the actual vowels of the word. 2. the name given to the author(s) of the parts of the Hexateuch in which the sacred name is written Jehovah, instead of Elohim. — Jehovistic, adj. 1. the introduction of new, especially rationalistic, views or doctrines in theology. 2. such a view or doctrine. Also neologism. See also language . — neologist, n. 1. the precepts and ideas of William of Occam, 14th-century English Scholastic. 2. support of his precepts. — Occamist, Occamite, n. — Occamistic, adj. 1. the doctrines and precepts of Origen of Alexandria, 3rd-century Christian theologian and teacher. 2. adherence to his doctrines. — Origenist, n. — Origenian, Origenistic, adj. 1. Obsolete, all that is contained in theology. 2. a comprehensive, synthetic theology that covers all gods and religious systems. — pantheologist, n. — pantheologic, pantheological, adj. 1. Also patristics. the branch of theology that studies the teachings of the early church fathers. 2. a collection of the writings of the early church fathers. — patrologist, n. — patrologic, patrological, adj. 1. the action of God in foreordaining from eternity whatever comes to pass. 2. the doctrine that God chooses those who are to come to salvation. the doctrine attributed to Calvin and other reformers that the bread and wine of the communion remain unchanged but are the vehicle through which the spiritual body and blood of Christ are received by the communicant. Cf. consubstantiation, receptionism, transabstantiation. ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: Noun 1. theology - the rational and systematic study of religion and


A Shavian is an admirer of which dramatist and his work?

Shavian alphabet | Article about Shavian alphabet by The Free Dictionary Shavian alphabet | Article about Shavian alphabet by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Shavian+alphabet Also found in: Dictionary , Thesaurus , Wikipedia . Shavian 1. of, relating to, or like George Bernard Shaw (1856--1950), the Irish dramatist and critic, his works, ideas, etc. 2. an admirer of Shaw or his works Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: Copyright © 2003-2017 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.