How many contestants are at the start of the UK television quiz show ‘The Chase’?

The Chase | Game Shows Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit A team of three contestants attempt to amass as much money as possible to put into a team bank by answering general-knowledge questions. The money earned will go into the bank, but there is one person standing in their way: a quiz genius known as The Beast. The Beast's job is to catch each contestant and make sure the players are not able to put the money in the bank which the team must collectively play for in "The Final Chase". To begin, each player comes up one at a time and plays a game called "Cash Builder". In this game, each is given one minute to answer as many questions as possible with each correct answer worth $5,000. The more correct answers given, the more money the players could add into the bank. After the minute is up, the player's money is placed three steps down on an eight-step money board. The player may remain at this step and play for the money they have won, but if they so wish, they can be placed one step lower down the board for a smaller award, or one step further up the board for a greater award, with each award's value being set by The Beast. The lower award can occasionally be a negative amount of money. If the player elects to play for the greater reward, The Beast is two steps behind them and the player must answer six questions correctly to reach the end. If the player elects to remain where they are, The Beast is three steps behind them and the player must answer five questions correctly to reach the end. However, if the player elects to play for the smaller reward, The Beast is four steps behind them and the player must answer four questions correctly to reach the end. On occasion, The Beast can offer a more greater award, if this happens The Beast is one step behind them and the player must answer seven questions to reach the end. On rare occasions, the Chaser may escalate the stakes by offering a "super offer" for an even higher amount, with the contestant being required to answer seven questions correctly without being caught. Once the player nominates their starting position, they must answer questions correctly in order to reach the bottom of the board and bank their money. Both the player and The Beast are given the same multiple choice question with three possible answers, then must secretly press one of the three buttons on their keypad to lock in their answer. If the player and/or The Beast is correct, they move one step down the board, but if wrong, they must remain where they are. The Beast's job is to catch up to the player and eliminate them from the game by capitalizing on the mistakes the player makes before they can reach the bottom of the board. If this happens, the player is out of the game and the cash disappears, and as the saying goes, the chase is over, but if the player reaches the bottom, their money is put into the team's prize pot which will be contested for in the final round. This is repeated for all three players. The players who successfully outrun The Beast proceed to The Final Chase. If all three players are caught, then their prize fund is set to $15,000 and the team must nominate one player to proceed to The Final Chase, which is called a "Consolation Chase." The Final Chase Edit In the final round, all or the remaining players answer as many questions as possible in two minutes to amass as many spaces as possible. The more questions answered correctly, the players increase their chances to avoid being caught. To start, they are given one space per remaining member of the team. In the case of all three players being caught, then the one nominated person will receive a one-step head start, as opposed to having no head start at all. To answer a question, the player must press his/her own buzzer and only s/he can answer it. Upon buzzing in, an off-stage voice says that person's name. But sometimes if the contestant is right and at the same time the other contestant presses the button, it is counted as a wrong person answer, and they can't accept. In the event there's only one player in the Final Cha


‘The Singing…’what’ is a famous painting by Scottish artist Jack Vetriano?

Vettriano Jack prints vettriano posters and limited editions Scottish artist Vettriano Jack prints vettriano posters and limited editions Scottish artist Jack Vettriano Biography Photograph of Jack Vettriano by Richard Kalina. Jack Vettriano, otherwise known as Jack Hoggan, was born on 17. of November 1951 in Methil, Fife, Scotland. His parents are of Italian origin. Jack Vettriano has been working for the last two decades as a very successful painter. His original art as well as posters and prints of his motifs are widely admired and collected. The style of Vettriano’s art is often described as sentimental, mysterious, and often melancholic. Jack Vettriano is a self made man, and his story is that of a real fighter. By the beginning of the 21st Century, Vettriano sold more than 500,000 works. Most of these paintings are now in private, public and commercial collections all over the world. Jack Vettriano’s birth name is Jack Hoggan. He grew up in the industrial coastal city of Mehil. Vettriano left school when he was16 years old, to work in the local coal mine. His goal was to becoming a mining engineer. Vettriano began to paint rather by accident. His girlfriend at the time gave him a set of watercolor paints for his 21st birthday. Vettriano learned to paint by reading textbooks and studying and copying paintings from other well known artists. Vettriano’s first painting was a copy of Monet’s poppy fields – still signed with the name Jack Hoggan. In 1988, Jack changed his name to Jack Vettriano, by adopting his mothers maiden name, and adding an “a” to it. In the same year, Jack Vettriano exhibited two of his paintings at the Royal Scottish Academy. The submission of his paintings aroused public interest in his work, and Jack Vettriano soon secured enough income to devote himself fully to being an artist. Further exhibitions in London, Edinburgh, Hong Kong and Johannesburg contributed both to Jack Vettriano’s increasing success, as well as to the failure of his marriage. In November 1999, Jack Vettriano exhibited twenty paintings at the International 20th Century Art Fair in New York. 50 British collectors attended the opening and after the first day, all Vettriano paintings had been sold. Jack Vettriano’s most acclaimed and best-selling work is The Singing Butler . Interestingly, it was dismissed by the summer exhibition at the Royal Academy in 1992. However, the painting of “ The Singing Butler ” sold at auction twelve years later for a fabulous £ 744,500.00. Today, Jack Vettriano, works in his studios in London and Kirkcaldy, Scotland. The public interest in Vettriano’s art is growing daily. There are many devoted collectors of Vettriano’s work, among them are Jack Nicholson, Sir Alex Ferguson and Robbie Coltrane.


Which US author won the 1953 Pulitzer Prize for Fiction for his novel ‘The Old Man and the Sea’?

The Old Man and the Sea Book Review - 1953 Pullitzer Prize   Publisher’s synopsis: Hemingway's triumphant yet tragic story of an old Cuban fisherman and his relentless, agonizing battle with a giant marlin far out in the Gulf Stream combines the simplicity of a fable, the significance of a parable, and the drama of an epic.   Extract: He was an old man who had fished alone in a skiff in the Gulf Stream and he had gone eighty-four days now without taking a fish. In the first forty days a boy had been with him. But after forty days without a fish the boy’s parents had told him that the old man was now definitely and finally salao, which is the worst form of unlucky…   Reviews: Good: Within the sharp restrictions imposed by the very nature of his story Mr Hemingway has written with sure skill. Here is the master technician once more at the top of his form doing superbly what he can do better than anyone else. New York Times, Orville Prescott, 28th August 1952    Not so good: Of all the distinguished writers of our time none seems to have become more hopelessly muscle-bound than Mr Ernest Hemingway……We want to read about his characters and forget their creator, yet we turn the pages unable to think of anything but Mr Hemingway himself. Times Literary Supplement 12th September 1952   About the author Born in 1899 and died in 1961, joined the Kansas City Star in 1917 as a reporter. Injured in Italy in first world war and returned to America in 1919 and married in 1921. In 1924 he retired from journalism to concentrate on fiction. He was passionately involved with bull-fighting, big-game hunting and deep-sea fishing and his writing reflected that.


Anna Leonowens is a character in which 1956 film?

Anna Leonowens and the King - fact or fiction? Anna Leonowens Anna Leonowens is world famous as the governess in the court of Siam due to the popularity of the musical The King and I. Many people believed that they were watching a true story. Not only regarding the antics of the king but also the importance of Anna in the court. The film, starring Yul Brynner, so insulted the Thai people, that it was banned from being shown in Thailand on grounds of historical and cultural distortions. Now, a remake of the movie is being planned. Can Hollywood make amends for past misdeeds or will history repeat itself? Anna Leonowens and the King - FACT OR FICTION? New light has thrown doubt on the authenticity of not only the story but also of Anna's background. FICTION What Anna told  about her life FACT What historians  now believe Her name was Anna Crawford, born in Wales, on November 5, 1834. Her name was Anna Edwards, born in India in 1831. Her father was Captain Thomas Crawford, who died during a Sikh uprising in India when Anna was just 6 years old. Anna and her sister were at school in Wales at the time. Her father was Thomas Edwards, a cabinet maker who enlisted in the Bombay infantry. He died three months before Anna was born and her mother re-married to a corporal in the Engineers. Anna and her sister were sent to school in England. Anna and her sister moved to India on the completion of their education at the age of 14 or 15. Anna and her sister returned to India on the completion of their education at the age of 14 or 15. Her step-father wanted to marry her off to a man twice her age. To escape this situation, she went on a long tour of the middle east with the Reverand Percy Badger. Her step-father wanted to marry her off to a man twice her age. To escape this situation, she went on a long tour of the middle east with the Reverand Percy Badger. On her return she eloped, at the age of 17, to marry an army captain named Thomas Leonowens. On her return she married, at the age of 18, a clerk called Thomas Leon Owens. They lived in London for a while before, Thomas Leonowens, now a major, was posted to Singapore. Whilst there, Anna learned that the money that her father had left her had all been lost during the Indian Mutiny. Thomas Owens had difficulty in keeping a job and they moved around a lot. They had two children called Louis and Avis. Major Thomas Leonowens suffered sunstroke on a tiger hunt and later died leaving Anna with two small children and no money. Thomas Owens died of apoplexy in Penang, Malaya. Anna moved to Singpaore. Friends rallied round to help and she began a small school for officers' children. Her daughter Avis was sent back to England. Whilst in Singpaore she received the invitation to go to Siam (now Thailand). Friends rallied round to help and she began a small school for officers' children. Her daughter Avis was sent back to England. Whilst in Singpaore she received the invitation to go to Siam (now Thailand). In Bangkok It proved easy for historians to demolish Anna as a trustworthy historian because both her books are filled with glaring errors. Even the title of the most famous is inaccurate for, as King Mongkut's correspondence makes clear, she was hired not as a governess, which implies a broad range of duties, but merely as a teacher of English. In the text she makes elementary blunders regarding Thailand's past, offers an explanation of buddhism that is either hopelessly confused or shamelessly lifted from other writers, and identifies a picture of Prince Chulalongkorn (her most prominent student) as that being of a princess. Though she claims to have spoken fluent Thai, most of her the examples she offers are incomprehensible even with all possible allowances made for clumsy transliterations. Her worst errors occur in The Romance of the Harem, when, one historian suggests, "her store of pertinent facts were running low." In this she claims that the king threw wives who displeased him into underground dungeons below the Grand Palace and, most horrific, that he ordered the public tourture a


Avatar (2009) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error From $13.99 (HD) on Amazon Video ON DISC A paraplegic marine dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is his home. Director: a list of 34 titles created 29 Jun 2012 a list of 38 titles created 04 Jan 2013 a list of 27 titles created 06 Oct 2013 a list of 31 titles created 26 Apr 2015 a list of 22 titles created 2 months ago Search for " Avatar " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won     3     Oscars. Another    81 wins & 121 nominations. See more awards  » Videos A seventeen-year-old aristocrat falls in love with a kind but poor artist aboard the luxurious, ill-fated R.M.S. Titanic. Director: James Cameron A young man who survives a disaster at sea is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and discovery. While cast away, he forms an unexpected connection with another survivor: a fearsome Bengal tiger. Director: Ang Lee Years after a plague kills most of humanity and transforms the rest into monsters, the sole survivor in New York City struggles valiantly to find a cure. Director: Francis Lawrence Two astronauts work together to survive after an accident which leaves them alone in space. Director: Alfonso Cuarón Katniss Everdeen voluntarily takes her younger sister's place in the Hunger Games, a televised competition in which two teenagers from each of the twelve Districts of Panem are chosen at random to fight to the death. Director: Gary Ross After being held captive in an Afghan cave, billionaire engineer Tony Stark creates a unique weaponized suit of armor to fight evil. Director: Jon Favreau A Mumbai teen reflects on his upbringing in the slums when he is accused of cheating on the Indian Version of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" Directors: Danny Boyle, Loveleen Tandan Stars: Dev Patel, Freida Pinto, Saurabh Shukla Jack Sparrow races to recover the heart of Davy Jones to avoid enslaving his soul to Jones' service, as other friends and foes seek the heart for their own agenda as well. Director: Gore Verbinski A reluctant hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, sets out to the Lonely Mountain with a spirited group of dwarves to reclaim their mountain home - and the gold within it - from the dragon Smaug. Director: Peter Jackson Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark become targets of the Capitol after their victory in the 74th Hunger Games sparks a rebellion in the Districts of Panem. Director: Francis Lawrence King Leonidas of Sparta and a force of 300 men fight the Persians at Thermopylae in 480 B.C. Director: Zack Snyder In 2035, a technophobic cop investigates a crime that may have been perpetrated by a robot, which leads to a larger threat to humanity. Director: Alex Proyas Edit Storyline When his brother is killed in a robbery, paraplegic Marine Jake Sully decides to take his place in a mission on the distant world of Pandora. There he learns of greedy corporate figurehead Parker Selfridge's intentions of driving off the native humanoid "Na'vi" in order to mine for the precious material scattered throughout their rich woodland. In exchange for the spinal surgery that will fix his legs, Jake gathers intel for the cooperating military unit spearheaded by gung-ho Colonel Quaritch, while simultaneously attempting to infiltrate the Na'vi people with the use of an "avatar" identity. While Jake begins to bond with the native tribe and quickly falls in love with the beautiful alien Neytiri, the restless Colonel moves forward with his ruthless extermination tactics, forcing the soldier to take a stand - and fight back in an epic battle for the fate of Pandora. Written by The Massie Twins Return to Pandora See more  » Genres: Motion Picture Rating           ( MPAA )


Roquet, Tice and Pioneer are all terms used in which game?

United States Croquet Association — Rules Rules of American Croquet GLOSSARY OF CROQUET TERMS ALIVE - able to roquet one or more balls. A ball becomes alive on all balls when it scores a wicket and may roquet and take croquet from each ball one time between each wicket point. ALL-AROUND BREAK - a player scores all the wickets in a single turn. ALTERNATING DOUBLES - see WATERFORD DOUBLES. APPROACH SHOT (also POSITION SHOT) - a shot intended to place the ball in position to score a wicket. BALL-IN-HAND - any ball that has to be moved, and is therefore lifted and replaced or given a fresh position on the court in accordance with the rules, e.g.: a) a ball that has made a roquet, b) a ball off the court or less than 9 inches from the boundary, c) a wired ball that has been lifted, d) a ball that has to be re-positioned after a fault or irregularity, e) a ball that is wired and has claimed the right to be lifted. BISQUE - a replayed shot or an additional shot given to a player. Bisques are determined by a player’s handicap and serve the purpose of equalizing a game between players of different levels of ability. See CONTINUATION BISQUE and REPLAY BISQUE. BISQUE PLAY - see HANDICAP PLAY. BLOCK (also STYMIE) - when a ball, on which the striker is dead, intrudes in the direct path the striker ball would take to score its wicket. BLOCK PLAY (also ROUND ROBIN) - a tournament format in which players are assigned to blocks and play one game against each, or most, of the other players in their block. Some form of playoffs to determine the top finishing positions usually follows a round robin. BREAK - a series of wickets scored by a player in one turn using one other ball (two-ball break), two other balls (three-ball break) or with all balls in play (four-ball break). BREAK DOWN - when a break or turn ends because no continuation or croquet shot is earned or a fault occurs. BYE - a position on a tournament ladder where the player is without an opponent. The player then advances to the next round without playing. CANNON SHOT - when the striker ball drives one ball into another ball, on a roquet or croquet shot. CAROM SHOT - when the striker ball glances off a wicket, stake, or other ball before hitting a ball. CHERNOBYL - a defensive opening in which a ball is held back and usually sets in front of wicket #1 to clear on a later turn. More specifically, the Chernobyl Gambit is an opening play where one ball (usually yellow) sets at wicket #1 and the partner ball (red) shoots out on court north of there, offering a tice to the opponent or a ball to play off when the other clears its first hoop. CLEAN - see CLEAR. CLEAR (also CLEAN) - to become “alive” by running or scoring a wicket, or be relieved of deadness under the 1-back rule. CLIPS - colored clips, one for each ball, which are placed on wickets to show which ball is going for which wicket and in what direction; clips on top indicate the first six wickets, clips on the side indicate the second six wickets. COLD BALL - see SPENT BALL. CONDONE - failure of a player to claim a fault within the limit of claims. CONTINUATION BISQUE - in handicap play a shot taken as an additional shot from where the striker ball stopped. CONTINUATION SHOT - a shot earned by scoring a wicket or the shot taken after a croquet shot. CORNER FLAGS - flags or other devices that mark the corners of a croquet court. CORNER SHOT - shooting the striker ball into a corner of the court. CREATE A LEAVE (also GROOM THE COURT) - the process of placing balls during a turn so as to leave the partner ball a good playing opportunity and the opponent a bad one. CROQUET ASSOCIATION, THE - British croquet governing body founded as the All England Croquet Club. CROQUET ASSOCIATION, THE UNITED STATES - American croquet governing body founded in New York in 1976. CROQUET OUT - see ROUT. CROQUET SHOT - the first of two shots earned by the striker for making a roquet. CROQUETED BALL - what the roqueted ball becomes when the striker takes the croquet shot. CROSS WIRE - positioning the opponent’s balls on opposite sides of a wicket


In the 1940 Disney film ‘Pinocchio’ what is the name of Geppetto’s goldfish?

What is the name of the fish in "Pinocchio"? | Reference.com What is the name of the fish in "Pinocchio"? A: Quick Answer In the 1940 Disney film "Pinocchio," the name of the pet goldfish belonging to Geppetto was Cleo. The animated film was based on a book titled "The Adventures of Pinocchio" by Carlo Collodi, which was originally published in 1883. Full Answer Cleo is an affectionate feminine character who always appears in her goldfish bowl and shows affection to the kitten named Figaro. When Pinocchio is in his marionette stage, Cleo swims in reverse. She makes a memorable squeaking noise when she jumps from her goldfish bowl and kisses both Figaro and Pinocchio. Cleo also made appearances in the films "Aladdin," "House of Mouse" and "Who Framed Roger Rabbit?"


Austrian monk Gregor Mendel discovered the Laws of ‘what’?

Gregor Mendel - Biography MENDEL, Gregor (1822-84). The laws of heredity on which the modern science of genetics is based were discovered by an obscure Austrian monk named Gregor Mendel. Yet Mendel's discoveries remained virtually unknown for more than 30 years after he completed his experiments--in spite of the fact that his papers reached the largest libraries of Europe and the United States. (See also Genetics; Heredity.) Johann Mendel was born on July 22, 1822, in Heinzendorf, Austria. He took the name Gregor when he entered the monastery in Brunn, Moravia (now Brno, Czech Republic) in 1843. He studied for two years at the Philosophical Institute in Olmutz (now Olomouc, Czech Republic), before going to Brunn. He became a priest in 1847. For most of the next 20 years he taught at a nearby high school, except for two years of study at the University of Vienna (1851-53). In 1868 Mendel was elected abbot of the monastery. Mendel's famous garden-pea experiments began in 1856 in the monastery garden. He proposed that the existence of characteristics such as blossom color is due to the occurrence of paired elementary units of heredity, now known as genes. Mendel presented his work to the local Natural Science Society in 1865 in a paper entitled "Experiments with Plant Hybrids." Administrative duties after 1868 kept him too busy for further research. He lived out his life in relative obscurity, dying on Jan. 6, 1884. In 1900, independent research by other scientists confirmed Mendel's results. --------------------------------------------------------- From Compton's Interactive Encyclopedia © 1998 The Learning Company, Inc. . Gregor Mendel The first person to discover the basic laws of heredity and suggest the existence of genes was an Austrian monk, Gregor Mendel, b. July 22, 1822, d. Jan. 6, 1884. The importance of his work was not realised until 1900, at which time his findings laid the foundation for the science of genetics. Born Johann Mendel in Heinzendorf, Austrian Silesia (now Hyn°ice, Czech Republic), he changed his name to Gregor in 1843 when he entered the Augustinian monastery at Brnn (now Brno). He was ordained a priest in 1847 and in 1851 was sent to the University of Vienna for training as a teacher of mathematics and natural sciences. He returned to Brnn in 1854, where he taught until 1868. In a monastery garden Mendel began (1856) the breeding experiments that led him to discover the laws of heredity. Working with garden peas, he studied seven characteristics that occur in alternative forms: plant height (tallness vs. shortness), seed colour (green vs. yellow), seed shape (smooth vs. wrinkled), seed-coat colour (gray vs. white), pod shape (full vs. constricted), pod colour (green vs. yellow), and flower distribution (along length vs. at end of stem). Mendel made hundreds of crosses by means of artificial pollination. He kept careful records of the plants that were crossed and of the offspring. In 1865, Mendel reported his findings at a meeting of the Brnn Natural History Society. The following year his results were published as "Experiments with Plant Hybrids" in the society's journal. Mendel summarised his findings in three theories. He asserted that during the formation of the sex cellsÑthe egg and the spermÑpaired factors segregated, or separated. Thus a sperm or egg may contain either a tallness factor or a shortness factor, not both. This theory is called Mendel's first law, or the principle of segregation. Mendel's second law, called the principle of independent assortment, stated that characteristics are inherited independently of one another. That is, the tallness factor may be inherited with any other factor, dominant or recessive. This law later was modified when Thomas Hunt Morgan discovered linkage, or the inheritance of two or more genes situated close to each other on the same chromosome. The third theory stated that each inherited characteristic is determined by the interaction of two hereditary factors (now called genes), one from each parent. In the characteristics that he studied, Mendel


Who is the President of The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club in Wimbledon?

About the AELTC - The Championships, Wimbledon 2017 - Official Site by IBM About the AELTC READ MORE The AELTC  The day-to-day operations of The Championships are led and conducted by the AELTC.  The AELTC is a wholly owned subsidiary of The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club Limited ("the Club") and, on 1 August 2011, acquired all the assets and undertaking of the Club in relation to The Championships. The All England Lawn Tennis Club (Championships) Limited, Church Road, Wimbledon, Tel: +44 (0)20 8944 1066 The Board: P.G.H.Brook (Chairman), Ms S.J. Ambrose, The Lord O'Donnell GCB KCB CB, R.M. Gradon, T.H. Henman O.B.E., I.L. Hewitt, Mrs A.W.L. Innes, S.A. Jones L.V.O, R.T. Stoakes, A.J.K. Tatum, Miss D A Jevans CBE, The Hon H B Weatherill. Directors: R.A.Lewis C.B.E. (Chief Executive), Miss S.Clarke (Championships Director), R.G.Atkinson (Finance Director), M.J.Desmond (Commercial Director), R.Deatker (Estate Director), M.W.C.Guntrip (Club Director), T.J.Wilson (IT Director). The Club The Club was founded on 23 July 1868 as The All England Croquet Club. Its name was changed in 1877 to The All England Croquet  and Lawn Tennis Club and in 1899 to The All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club. On 1 August 2011 the Club was converted into a company limited by guarantee under the name The All England Lawn Tennis & Croquet Club Limited. The activities of the Club, as a private members' club, are conducted separately from The Championships.  Patron Her Majesty The Queen President H.R.H. The Duke of Kent, K.G., G.C.M.G., G.C.V.O., A.D.C. Vice-Presidents J.E. Barrett M.B.E., J.A.H. Curry, C.B.E., J.S. Dunningham O.B.E., Sir Ronald Hampel, M.P. Hann, P. Jackson, C.B.E., Mrs A.S. Jones CBE, T. D. Phillips, C.B.E, B.N.A. Weatherill, C.B.E., K.F. Weatherley. Chairman P.G.H Brook Committee P.G.H.Brook (Chairman), Ms S.J. Ambrose, N.A. Basing, The Lord O'Donnell GCB KCB CB, R.M. Gradon, T.H. Henman O.B.E., I.L. Hewitt, Mrs A.W.L. Innes, S.A. Jones L.V.O,  G.M. Newton, R.T. Stoakes, A.J.K. Tatum. Trustees P R Hutchins, B.N.A. Weatherill C.B.E.   Membership Membership consists of five categories (a) Full Members, (b) Life Members, (c) Honorary Members, (d) Temporary Members, (e) Junior Temporary Members. Members under headings (a), (b) and (c) are limited to 500 in number. Honorary Members include past Singles Champions, other eminent Lawn Tennis players, benefactors of the Club or The Championships, and other persons who have rendered special service to Lawn Tennis. Temporary Members are elected from year to year and generally are active players who make regular use of the facilities and play in matches during their period of Membership. Grounds The Grounds are owned by the All England Lawn Tennis Ground plc and consist of 18 grass courts (including Centre Court and No.1 Court), eight American Clay courts and five indoor courts, two Greenset Velvelux and three Greenset Trophy. In Aorangi Park, there are 22 grass courts for practice before and during The Championships and two green acrylic courts. The total area, including the Club's car parks, covers over 42 acres.  Apart from the grass courts, the courts are used all year round by the Club members and LTA-sponsored players. The grass courts are in play from May to September (except Centre Court and other Show Courts which are used only for The Championships). The courts are lent to a number of clubs and organisations, mainly of a national character, for the staging of various events. The area north of the Centre Court became known as Aorangi Park after the Club purchased the 11 acres from John Barker Ltd. of Kensington in 1967 and subsequently granted a lease to the New Zealand Sports and Social Club. Aorangi, meaning 'Cloud in the Sky', is the Maori name for Mount Cook. Croquet The All England Croquet Club was founded in July 1868 but being without a ground, the Club Croquet Championships were held at Crystal Palace in 1869. Late that year the Worple Road ground was secured and formally opened in 1870. When in 1877 the inaugural Lawn Tennis Championship was held, the title of the


The leaf of which plant is said to relieve nettle stings?

How to Treat a Sting from a Stinging Nettle (with Pictures) Cleaning the Area 1 Avoid touching the area at first. If possible, do not touch or rub the affected area for 10 minutes. Pour fresh water over the area without touching. Even though the pain can be intense during the first few minutes, by avoiding any touching or rubbing, you may prevent the pain from lingering for days. [1] The chemical irritants from the plant can dry on the surface of the skin, then they can be removed by soap and water. By avoiding any rubbing or touching at first, the chemicals are not pushed further into the skin, which can cause the painful reaction to last longer, possibly even days. [2] The chemicals released by the plant include acetylcholine, histamine, serotonin, moroidin, leukotrienes, and possibly formic acid. [3] 2 Use soap and water. Soap and water cleans the affected parts of the skin, and removes the chemicals released by the plant that cause the pain, swelling, redness, and itching. In many cases, once the area is washed, the pain either goes away completely, or is greatly reduced. [4] 3 Use a clean cloth. If you are not near soap or water, use a clean cloth to gently remove dirt and plant debris from the area until it can be more thoroughly cleaned. [5] 4 Apply tape. Lightly apply a strong tape, like duct tape, to the area involved, then remove the tape. This can help to remove any remaining fibers that may be lodged in the skin. [6] 5 Try a wax hair removal product. If the tape did not remove all the unwanted plant material from the skin, you can try using a wax hair remover. [7] Apply a layer of the wax removal, let it dry for about 5 minutes, then gently peel off the wax, taking the plant debris along with it. [8] Part 2 Taking Measures for Relief 1 Know what to expect. The stinging, burning, pain, and itching, is quite intense. The duration of the symptoms varies from person to person, and varies depending on the initial measures taken to clean the area as just described. [9] The rash looks similar to hives, with raised areas of whitish blisters. The entire area can appear swollen and inflamed, with a reddish tint to the area affected. [10] 2 Use leaves from other plants. Applying the juices contained in the leaves from either a dock plant or jewelweed plant may help. These plants often grow in the same areas as the nettle plant. Locate either plant, and crush a few leaves to release their juices. Apply the crushed leaves to the area affected. [11] The actual science behind the use of plants to treat this condition is very limited. Yet, this has been common practice in treating a sting from a nettle plant for centuries. [12] A dock weed plant commonly grows in the same general areas as the stinging nettle plant. The plant grows in height from 20 inches to about 50 inches, and the leaves grow to be about 16 inches long. The leaves are very large, oval, have rounded tips, and have a wavy look to the edges. The lower leaves have a reddish color to their stems. [13] A jewelweed plant is the same plant as an impatiens. These plants also grow naturally in the same areas where you may come across a stinging nettle. The chemical content found in the juice from the leaves and stem of a jewelweed plant is reportedly effective at counteracting the sting from a stinging nettle. [14] 3 Avoid scratching. The areas can itch quite strongly, but try to avoid scratching. Scratching can irritate the area even further, possibly break the skin, and cause the symptoms to linger. [15] For young children, you may want to put soft gloves or mittens on their hands to help avoid scratching. Also keep nails short. 4 Use cool compresses. Keep the area covered with cool compresses to help provide some relief from the stinging. The cooler temperature can help to reduce the redness and relieve some of the discomfort. [16] 5 Apply a paste made from baking soda. Using just baking soda and water, make a paste material and apply to the rash. Use cold water in your paste. The paste can help to relieve some of the itching, inflammation, and the burning sensat


If something is ‘Napiform’, it’s shaped like which vegetable?

turnip-shaped - definition and meaning turnip-shaped from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia Shaped like a turnip; napiform. from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. adj. shaped in the form of a turnip Etymologies Sorry, no etymologies found. Examples Model stills are ubiquitous; little turnip-shaped things built of copper and mounted onto a varnished plank with miniature dollhouse campfires under their boilers. The New Dr. Price Cookbook As an awn from a bearded head of barley will win its disputed way up one's sleeve, and gain a point in advance despite all effort to stop or expel it, so did every resolution, every reflection, counteract the very purpose it was summoned to oppose, and to my sorrow I would taste the drastic, turnip-shaped corm wherever opportunity occurred.


What was the first name of Labour politician Keir Hardie Sr?

Keir Hardie, Politician • Biography & Facts Keir Hardie Politician James Keir Hardie (15 August 1856 – 26 September 1915), was a Scottish Georgist, socialist, and labour leader, and was the first independent Labour Member of Parliament elected to the Parliament of the United Kingdom. Hardie is regarded as one of the primary founders of the Independent Labour Party as well as the Labour Party of which it was later a part. Personal facts


Ronaldsway Airport | Isle Of Man Portal . com               Ronaldsway Airport Ronaldsway airport is the main passenger airport on the Isle of Man. Located in the Irish Sea, the small island is a self-governing British dependency and is home to the world-famous Isle of Man TT races. The airport is particularly popular with tourists as the trip from most British airports takes no more than an hour. The airfield of Ronaldsway was first opened in 1928 and the first passenger flights left the airport in 1933. During the Second World War, the airport was commandeered by the Royal Air Force; however, it continued to operate passenger flights throughout the war. In recent years, the airport has expanded rapidly to deal with increasing visitor numbers to the island. A major new landside retail area, departure lounge and arrivals hall were officially opened in 2000. Passenger capacity at the airport was significantly increased in 2007 with the opening of several new departure gates Several improvements to the runway have attracted several of Europe’s leading airlines and attracted much larger planes in recent years. Ronaldsway airport is located near Castletown and only seven miles from Douglas, the island’s capital. Its coastal location provides stunning sea views from the runway and creates an exciting and picturesque approach for incoming planes. Regular scheduled services operate from the airport to several destinations in the United Kingdom, Ireland and the Channel Islands. Travellers arriving and departing from the Isle of Man can expect to find all of the facilities and amenities found in Europe’s largest airports. Helpful and friendly customer service staff provide directions and answer general questions at the airport’s information desk, located in the main hall. People can withdraw cash from the ATM machines in the airport foyer and reliable wireless broadband services can be utilised in the departure lounge and catering areas. Travellers can relax and enjoy a quick bite to eat or a refreshing drink at Cafe Oasis. There is also the chance to make a few last-minute purchases in the Skylines Travellers Store. Located next to Cafe Oasis, the store offers a wide selection of newspapers, magazines and confectionery. The store also sells authentic merchandise, made in the Isle of Man and available at very reasonable prices. For executive travellers, or those looking for little luxury before a flight, the Rendezvous Executive Lounge provides relaxing surroundings and the chance to enjoy a few pre-flight snacks. Complimentary drinks, snacks and wireless internet can make the wait for a flight extremely enjoyable. Travellers can sit back, read a newspaper or watch the TV while waiting for their flight to be called. Ronaldsway airport is the gateway to a very friendly, welcoming and picturesque part of the world. Located against the stunning backdrop of the Irish Sea, it is an airport befitting the beautiful Isle of Man.


British comedians Jo, Katy and Russell all share which surname?

Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson - Genealogy Genealogy Join the world's largest family tree Gender Share your family tree and photos with the people you know and love Build your family tree online Share photos and videos Sister of <private> Hudson and <private> Hudson Occupation: Added 2013-08-01 17:01:39 -0700 by Private User Collection: Oct 25 1984 - Santa Barbara, California, USA Mother's maiden name: Added 2014-02-07 09:24:18 -0800 by Private User Collection: Oct 25 1984 - Santa Barbara, Kalifornia Parents: <Private> Hudson, <Private> Hudson (z d. Perry) Siblings: Added 2014-02-07 09:26:48 -0800 by Private User Collection: Oct 25 1984 - Santa Barbara, Kalifornia Parents: <Private> Hudson, <Private> Hudson (z d. Perry) Siblings: Maurice Keith Hudson, Mary Hudson (Perry) Siblings: Oct 25 1984 - Santa Barbara, CA, USA Parents: <Private> Hudson, <Private> Hudson (born Cox) Siblings: mother's ex-spouse About Katy Perry She is better known by her stage name Katy Perry, is an American singer-songwriter and musician. Perry was born in Santa Barbara, California, and raised by Christian pastor parents; she grew up listening to only gospel music and sang in church as a child. After earning a GED during her freshman year of high school, she began to pursue a music career. She released a self-titled gospel album in 2001 as Katy Hudson which failed with the closing of its record label that year. She recorded an album with production team The Matrix and completed most of a solo album from 2004–2005, neither of which were released. After signing on with Capitol Music Group in 2007, her fourth record label in seven years, she adopted the stage name Katy Perry and released her first Internet single, "Ur So Gay", that November, which garnered attention but did not chart. She rose to fame with her second single "I Kissed a Girl" in 2008, which topped international charts. Perry's first mainstream album, One of the Boys, followed later that year and was eventually announced to be the thirty-third best selling album of 2008 worldwide. It was accredited platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America; "I Kissed a Girl" and her second single "Hot n Cold" both received multi-platinum certifications. Perry was ranked the 97th Artist of the 2000–10 decade by Billboard. She became known for wearing unconventional style of dress, often combining bold colors and vintage fashion. Her next album, Teenage Dream, was released on August 24, 2010 in the United States. Perry had a long relationship with Travis McCoy; she is currently engaged to Russell Brand. Katy Perry was born Katheryn Elizabeth Hudson in Santa Barbara, California. The second child of two pastors, she has an older sister and younger brother.Her Evangelical mother, Mary Hudson (née Perry), grew up in Southern California and had "a tempestuous first marriage in Zimbabwe."Her father, Keith Hudson, was a West Coast scenester in the 1960s.Perry's maternal aunt and uncle were screenwriter Eleanor Perry and director Frank Perry, through whom she is also related to Charles M. Schwab, the founder of the Bethlehem Steel Corporation. Perry is of Portuguese and German ancestry on her mother's side. Perry was incorporated into her parents' ministry; she sang in their church from ages 9 to 17. She grew up listening to gospel music and was not allowed to listen to what her mother called secular music. Perry attended Christian schools and camps. As a child, Perry learned how to dance in a recreation building in Santa Barbara. She was taught by seasoned dancers and began with swing, Lindy Hop, and jitterbug. She took her GED after her freshman year of high school and decided to leave school to pursue a career in music. Perry initially started singing "because I was at that point in my childhood where I was copycatting my sister and everything she did."Her sister practiced with cassette tapes, and Perry took the tapes herself when her sister was not around. She rehearsed the songs and performed it to her parents, who suggested she should take voice lessons. She grabbed the opportunity


Carrie | Stephen King Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia "Jesus watches from the wall, But His face is cold as stone, And if He loves me As she tells me Why do I feel so all alone?" - Words of Carrie White (describing both the crucified Jesus statuette and her loneliness in her poem/journal. (Carrie 1974) Carrie "Crash in her head with a rock, with a boulder. Crash in all their heads. Good. Good." - Carrie White fantasizing about getting revenge against the girls in the locker room. (Carrie 1974) Carrie is an American epistolary novel and author Stephen King's first published novel, released on April 5, 1974, with an approximate first print-run of 30,000 copies.[1] Set in the then-future year of 1979, it revolves around the eponymous Carrietta N. "Carrie" White, a misfit and bullied high school girl who uses her newly discovered telekinetic powers to exact revenge on those who torment her, while in the process causing one of the worst local disasters in American history. King has commented that he finds the work to be "raw" and "with a surprising power to hurt and horrify." It is one of the most frequently banned books in United States schools.[2] Much of the book is written in an epistolary structure, using newspaper clippings, magazine articles, letters, and excerpts from books to tell how Carrie destroyed the fictional town of Chamberlain, Maine while exacting revenge on her sadistic classmates. Several adaptations of Carrie have been released, including a 1976 feature film, a 1988 Broadway musical, a 1999 feature film sequel, a 2002 television movie, and a 2013 feature film remake. The book is dedicated to King's wife Tabitha: "This is for Tabby, who got me into it – and then bailed me out of it." Contents [ show ] Telekinesis (Psychokinesis) Carrie, was mysteriously born with extraordinarily strong and advanced telekinesis. Which gave her the psionic ability to move, manipulate, throw, and control things (a multitude of objects or people all at once) with her mind whenever she concentrated hard enough. Carrie refers to her telekinesis as "flexing". At first this seemed like a rare and special gift, a miracle in Carrie's eyes that she strictly kept to herself, not telling a soul. Despite Carrie's effort to keep it a secret, she subconsciously had one or two outbursts infront of few people who witnessed this phenomenon but chose to be in denial or simply ignore choosing to believe it simply didn't happen. Carrie thought her telekinesis was a blessing, but, in the end, it all turned into a curse as Carrie did not know how to control her powers inside. And Carrie finally let it take over her mind, body and spirit, which lead not only to her eventual demise but sadly many others also. In the book, Carrie was also telepathic and could sometimes read people's thoughts when they were near her, but had only been utilized once. Such as Ms. Desjardins, her Physical Education teacher, which were a mixed feeling of sympathy and disgust in all of her lying compassion. She also had the telepathic ability to let other people read her thoughts, specifically after the prank on the night of her prom, which people later said were of hatred, venom, and vengeance. Months after the incident and town tragedy occurred, one witness stated that, when he saw Carrie White on the street, he could read her thoughts rather clearly. The thoughts of which consumed her thinking she would never get the pig's blood off of her dress, and that she was going to pour blood on the town of Chamberlain Maine and make everyone pay. It is hinted that Carrie's deceased father was telekinetic in his own life, but never knew it or tapped into the full strength and potential his own telekinetic, telepathic abilities. It is arguably possible, he might have known he was telekinetic, if so, he kept it to himself like Carrie would. Despite her eventually turning into a homicidal, sadistic and destructive force to be reckoned with, Carrie was not a monster in the beginning. Throughout her story in both the book and the movie, Carrie was a loner, shown as a shy and timid you


Musician and composer Ravi Shankar was associated with which musical instrument?

Ravi Shankar, Who Brought Sitar Music to the West, Dies - The New York Times The New York Times Music |Ravi Shankar, Sitarist Who Introduced Indian Music to the West, Dies at 92 Search Photo George Harrison with Ravi Shankar in 1967. Credit Associated Press Ravi Shankar , the sitar virtuoso and composer who died on Tuesday at 92, created a passion among Western audiences for the rhythmically vital, melodically flowing ragas of classical Indian music — a fascination that had expanded by the mid-1970s into a flourishing market for world music of all kinds. In particular, his work with two young semi-apprentices in the 1960s — George Harrison of the Beatles and the composer Philip Glass, a founder of Minimalism — was profoundly influential on both popular and classical music. And his interactions throughout his career with performers from various Asian and Western traditions — including the violinist Yehudi Menuhin, the flutist Jean-Pierre Rampal and the saxophonist and composer John Coltrane — created hybrids that opened listeners’ ears to timbres, rhythms and tuning systems that were entirely new to them. Mr. Shankar died in San Diego, at a hospital near his home. He had been treated for upper-respiratory and heart ailments in the last year and underwent heart-valve replacement surgery last Thursday, his family said. His final performance was a concert with his daughter, the virtuoso sitarist Anoushka Shankar, on Nov. 4 in Long Beach, Calif. He was also the father of the singer Norah Jones. Continue reading the main story Mr. Shankar, a soft-spoken, eloquent man whose own virtuosity transcended musical languages, was trained in both Eastern and Western musical traditions. Although Western audiences were often mystified by the odd sounds and shapes of the instruments when he began touring in Europe and the United States in the early 1950s, Mr. Shankar and his ensemble gradually built a large following for Indian music. Advertisement Continue reading the main story A Beatle Was Intrigued Western interest in his instrument, the sitar, exploded in 1965 when Harrison encountered one on the set of “Help!,” the Beatles’ second film. Harrison was intrigued by the instrument, with its small rounded body, long neck and resonating gourd at the top, and its complexity: it has 6 or 7 melody strings and about twice as many sympathetic strings, which are not played but which resonate freely as the other strings are plucked. He soon learned its rudiments and used it that year on a Beatles recording, “Norwegian Wood.” The Rolling Stones, the Animals, the Byrds and other rock groups followed suit, although few went as far as Harrison, who recorded several songs on Beatles albums with Indian musicians rather than with his band mates. By the summer of 1967 the sitar was in vogue. At first Mr. Shankar reveled in the attention his connection with popular culture had brought him, and he performed for huge audiences at the Monterey International Pop Festival in 1967 and at Woodstock in 1969. He also performed, with the tabla virtuoso Alla Rakha and the sarod player Ali Akbar Khan , at an all-star concert at Madison Square Garden in 1971 that Harrison had organized to help Mr. Shankar raise money for victims of political upheaval in Bangladesh. But his reach went much further. He composed for films (including the score for Richard Attenborough’s “Gandhi” in 1982), ballets, electronic works and concertos for sitar and Western orchestras. As his popularity spread, societies for the presentation of Indian and other traditional music began springing up — the largest one in New York is the World Music Institute — and a thriving world music industry was soon born. Last week Mr. Shankar was told he would receive a lifetime achievement Grammy Award in February, said Neil Portnow, president of the National Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences. Though linked with the early rock era by many Americans, Mr. Shankar came to regard his participation in rock festivals as a mistake, saying he deplored the use of his music, with its roots in an ancient spiritual t


Bufonophobia is the fear of which creatures?

Bufonophobia– Fear of toads | Phobia Source Home » Phobia List Bufonophobia– Fear of toads Toads are amphibians that are slimy, slithery and some can be even dangerous. These creatures are different from frogs but most people can’t tell the difference between them. Toads may have dry skin that feel leathery but most people with fear of toads also have fear of frogs because of their similarity. Causes of this fear include the knowledge that some toads can be poisonous. Cane Toads for instance emit a poison that has killed a lot of people and animals. Thus some people might generalize that all toads are poisonous. The horny toad is also one reason for this phobia. Although this is actually a lizard, the horny toad looks frightening and some people get scared at even the mere thought or sight of it. Another probable reason for bufunophobia is the association of toads with witchcraft and sorcery. Toads are usually used in potions, and people who have offended the witches have been said to be turned into toads thus this fear develops. Patients with this fear might tremble when they see toads, or even frogs. They may exhibit other symptoms of anxiety and will run away from it. Treatment includes psychotherapy. Medical treatment with anti-psychotics or antidepressants are not necessary.


What was the name of British singer Lulu’s 1960’s backing group?

LULU Biography Page LULU - The Biography Lulu was born Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie, on November 3rd, 1948, the eldest of a family of four, in Lennox Castle, Lennoxtown, Glasgow - the daughter of a local butcher. She started singing almost immediately. She made her first public appearance singing at the tender age of 4 at a Coronation Party - "From then on, I used to go in for talent competitions on my own," she adds. At Whitehill School in Glasgow, she was always in trouble for singing during lessons. At the age of 14, Lulu joined a local group - The Gleneagles - and started playing club engagements in and around Glasgow and Edinburgh. Each Sunday evening, the group with Lulu in tow as lead singer, played at The Lindella Club - a Glasgow discotheque, for a pound a night each. On one particular cold Glaswegian evening at The Lindella, Lulu was discovered singing by Marion Massey, who later became her manager and mentor  and who guided her to stardom. Says Lulu: "When I was fourteen, I was very lucky. I was discovered - to use a terrible term - by a person who was absolutely sincere. Since I was five, people had been coming up to me saying: 'Stick with me, baby, and I'll make you a star'. In fact, nobody ever did anything for me. Then Marion came along". And Marion takes up the story: "She (Lulu) looked so peculiar that first time I saw her. Her hair was in curlers underneath a fur beret. She had a terrible cold, was very pale and wore three jumpers. But I was very intrigued by her. It wasn't her singing; there was something tremendously magnetic about this girl. I knew she had the makings of a great star." She was right  and set about proving it. Marion Massey signed Lulu and her group to a management contract and took them to London to record. But first she decided the time was right to change her protégée's name, and came up with the perfect answer: Marie McDonald McLaughlin Lawrie became Lulu. The group's name changed, too, from The Gleneagles to The Luvvers. In actual fact,     Columbia (EMI) turned down Lulu and The Luvvers, the first record company     they approached for a deal, but no matter. Within weeks, they were signed     up by Decca and made their first single, 'Shout',     a raw version of the old Isley Brothers US hit of 1959, which Lulu had     enthused over when she heard Alex Harvey singing it several months before. Lulu's own handling of the song moved one eminent rock journalist to write: "It is still probably the best rock 'n' roll performance by a woman     in the history of British pop." When it was released in the spring of 1964, it became a smash hit and launched Lulu on the road to stardom. 'Shout' went on to take the British Singles Chart by storm and finally reached No.7. What followed next, through 1964 and 1965, was an outstanding assault on the world's hit parades by the newly acclaimed singing star, with a succession of classic singles: 'Here Comes The Night', 'Leave A little Love' and 'Try To Understand' (all British Single Chart Hits). She consolidated her success with a string of top television and radio appearances, and concert engagements all over the country. It paid dividends, too. By the end of 1965, she was voted 'Britain's Most Promising Newcomer In Showbusiness' by the highly influential rock newspaper Melody Maker. It was the first of many honours. 1966 proved a memorable year in Lulu's career, although it was the year that finally saw her parting company from her backing band The Luvvers. Besides a hectic round of TV and radio appearances in Britain and Europe, she also undertook major concert tours; with The Hollies to Poland - to become the first British girl singing star - ever to perform behind the Iron Curtain - followed by a lengthy British tour with Roy Orbison and The Walker Brothers. She also switched record labels, too, from Decca to Columbia - ironically the company that turned her down two years before - and joined forces with producer Mickie Most, whose stable at that time included The Animals, Donovan, and Herman's Hermits. Lu


What colour is the ‘Little Corvette’ in the 1983 single by Prince?

Single: Little Red Corvette - Prince Vault Single: Little Red Corvette Little Red Corvette (Dance Remix Edit) (4:32) USA: Billboard Dance/Disco Top 80 9 Apr. 1983 This single has not received any certifications in the USA Awards This single has not received any awards in the USA See also Little Red Corvette (sheet music) Little Red Corvette was the second single to be released from Prince 's fifth album 1999 . It was released three and a half months after the album, and received a release around the world. It was re-released in late 1983 in the UK following Prince 's increased success. The single reached number 6 on the US Billboard Hot 100 Chart, and number 15 on the Billboard Black Singles Chart. Track listing


The port of Dover is in which English county?

Port of Dover | Official Website of the Dover Harbour Board Consultancy Service Welcome to the Port of Dover Originally established in 1606, the principal activities of the Dover Harbour Board (DHB) are to administer and maintain the Port of Dover and its facilities and to develop resources to meet future demands. The Port of Dover is Europe’s busiest ferry port, a vital international gateway for the movement of passengers and trade. It is also an award-winning cruise port, the second busiest in the UK and hosts some of the world’s most prestigious cruise lines. Other successful businesses include a cargo terminal, a top award-winning marina and several niche activities. The business mix is diverse. Who Are We? 19th Jan 2017 Record freight shows continuing importance of efficient UK-European trade flows The Port of Dover has announced another record year of freight traffic as Rt Hon Theresa May MP took the first step to establishing the UK's future economic relationship with our biggest tra... 17th Jan 2017 Study for an amazing career with our help Port of Dover bursary scheme... 16th Jan 2017 Invitation: Dover Western Docks Revival (DWDR) Presentation The first stage of construction is now underway with the appointment of VSBW, a joint venture between VolkerStevin and Boskalis Westminster, to deliver the marine structures and bridge contract f... 10th Jan 2017 Port and academics map traffic to keep Dover and trade flowing Port and University of Kent joint venture ...


During which month of the year is Hogmanay celebrated?

Did You Know? - New Year's Eve - Hogmanay Did You Know? - New Year's Eve - Hogmanay What does Hogmanay actually mean and what is the derivation of the name? Why do the Scots more than any other nation celebrate the New Year with such a passion?  Why should a tall dark stranger be a welcome first foot visitor after midnight, carrying a lump of coal and a slice of black bun? Read on ���� The Origins of Hogmanay A guid New Year to ane an` a` and mony may ye see! While New Year's Eve is celebrated around the world, the Scots have a long rich heritage associated with this event - and have their own name for it, Hogmanay. There are many theories about the derivation of the word "Hogmanay". The Scandinavian word for the feast preceding Yule was "Hoggo-nott" while the Flemish words (many have come into Scots) "hoog min dag" means "great love day". Hogmanay could also be traced back to the Anglo-Saxon, Haleg monath, Holy Month, or the Gaelic, oge maidne, new morning. But the most likely source seems to be the French. "Homme est né" or "Man is born" while in France the last day of the year when gifts were exchanged was "aguillaneuf" while in Normandy presents given at that time were "hoguignetes". Take your pick! In Scotland a similar practice to that in Normandy was recorded, rather disapprovingly, by the Church. "It is ordinary among some Plebians in the South of Scotland, to go about from door to door upon New Year`s Eve, crying Hagmane." Scotch Presbyterian Eloquence, 1693. Hogmanay Traditional Celebrations Historians believe that we inherited the celebration from the Vikings who, coming from even further north than ourselves, paid even more attention to the passing of the shortest day. In Shetland, where the Viking influence was strongest, New Year is called Yules, from the Scandinavian word. It may not be widely known but Christmas was not celebrated as a festival and virtually banned in Scotland for around 400 years, from the end of the 17th century to the 1950s. The reason for this has its roots in the Protestant Reformation when the Kirk portrayed Christmas as a Popish or Catholic feast and therefore had to be banned.  Many Scots had to work over Christmas and their winter solstice holiday was therefore at New Year when family and friends gathered for a party and exchange presents, especially for the children, which came to be called hogmanay. There are traditions before midnight such as cleaning the house on 31st December (including taking out the ashes from the fire in the days when coal fires were common). There is also the superstition to clear all your debts before "the bells" at midnight. Immediately after midnight it is traditional to sing Robert Burns' "For Auld Lang Syne" . Burns claimed it was based on an earlier fragment and certainly the tune was in print over 80 years before he published his version in 1788. "Should auld acquaintance be forgot and never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot and auld lang syne For auld lang syne, my dear, for auld lang syne, We'll take a cup o kindness yet, for auld lang syne." An integral part of the Hogmanay partying, which continues very much today, is to welcome friends and strangers, with warm hospitality to wish everyone a Guid New Year. The underlying belief is to clear out the vestiges of the old year, have a clean break and welcome in a young, New Year on a happy note. "First footing" (that is, the "first foot" in the house after midnight) is not as common as it used to be in Scotland. To ensure good luck for the house, the first foot should be male, dark (believed to be a throwback to the Viking days when blond strangers arriving on your doorstep meant trouble)  and should bring symbolic coal, shortbread, salt, black bun and whisky. These days, however, whisky and perhaps shortbread are the only items still prevalent (and available). "Handselling" was the custom of gift giving on the first Monday of the New Year but this has died out. Torch and Bonfire Ceremonies The magical Firework display and torchlight procession in Edinburgh - and throughout m


In which Andrew Lloyd Webber musical does the cast wear roller skates?

Starlight Express Starlight Express by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Richard Stilgoe       Starlight Express is a rock musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber (music), Richard Stilgoe (lyrics) and Arlene Phillips (choreography), with later revisions by Don Black (lyrics) and David Yazbek (music and lyrics for the 2nd US tour). The story follows a child’s dream in which his toy train set comes to life; famously the actors perform wearing roller skates. It is one of the longest running musicals in West End history with 7,461 performances, but the Broadway production only ran for 761 performances. It is the most popular musical show in Germany.[1]     Prologue The plot features around a group of toy railway trains, portrayed by actors on roller-skates, who come to life inside the mind of a small boy. The characters race to become the ‘fastest engine in the world’, and in the end, the underdog, Rusty, triumphs, winning the race and the heart of a beautiful observation car, Pearl.     Act One The musical opens with the disembodied voice of Control (whom we never see), who is playing with his toy trains, ordering all trains to racing mode. As Control falls asleep, still murmuring his instructions, the Overture gently picks up. The music crescendos with the cast emerging in the half-dark to skate around the track, almost comes to a climax but is rudely interrupted by the opening crashes of “Rolling Stock”. Greaseball and his Gang of diesel thugs pour onto the stage to sing their own praises, namely that they are rolling stock and very fast. Greaseball dares anyone to challenge him in a race – “this is my back view, and it’s all you’ll see”. Rusty, the steam train relegated to the sidings, enters, singing that nobody can do it like a steam train. Greaseball and his Gang intimidate him then leave, leaving him to sing his defiant “Call me Rusty” as he brings on the Coaches, dreaming of racing in the championship races and winning. The lyrics play on the ambiguity of “Rusty” being both an adjective and his name, with the theme of “call me Rusty if you like/call me rusty if you dare”. The Coaches question Rusty’s ability to race – he isn’t fast enough, he isn’t strong enough. Rusty exits, leaving the Coaches to introduce themselves with the song “A Lotta Locomotion”. Ashley is a smoking car, who has tried to “kick the habit” but can’t, Buffy the buffet car offers snacks that are “hot, and cheap, and quick”, Dinah is a dining car who’ll cook for you, and provide a willing ear for your problems. Pearl is the “Brand new girl”, who has agreed in the past to race with Rusty as his partner, but is now having reservations about his ability.. The posturing Greaseball returns, with the 2nd and 3rd class Sleepers (Joule and Volta in quickchange costumes) in tow. Together with the coaches, they all sing “Pumping Iron”, another tribute to diesel’s, and Greaseball’s, greatness. Rusty brings on the freight train, which consists of the three boxcar Rockies, Flat Top, Dustin and C.B.. After bickering with the Coaches, they introduce themselves with the song “Freight”. At the end of the number the national representatives of France (Bobo), Italy (Espresso), Germany (Weltschaft), Russia (Turnov), Japan (Hashamoto) and Great Britain (The City of Milton Keynes) arrive, and line up to take their partners for the first heat, but before they can do anything there is a surprise late entry. The lights going out herald the arrival of Electra, the Electric Train, introduced by his five components- Krupp (an armaments truck), Wrench (a repair truck), Purse (a money truck), Volta (a freezer truck), and Joule (a dynamite truck). Electra is as much of a show-off as Greaseball. He sings his own praises in the song “AC/DC”, superficially claiming that he can run on either Alternating Current or Direct Current, but also referring to the fact that he will take either male or female partners. Now all the engines pair up with their racing partners, ready for the first heat. Electra sends a messenger to woo Pearl by proxy, inviting her to race with him. In her indecision over who to race


Which sign of the Zodiac is represented by the fish?

Zodiac Signs Home > Astrology > Zodiac > Signs Signs of the Zodiac A number, 1-12, marks each sign's place in the zodiac and each sign is identified by both an image  and a symbol as well as its constellation in the heavens. A person's star sign is determined by the location of the Sun in relation to the zodiac at the time of their birth. The spring signs of Aries the ram, Taurus the bull, and Gemini the twins are the first  group of the signs of the zodiac. 1. Aries (March 21-April 19) Image: the ram Element: Fire Aries begins on the vernal equinox, which marks the beginning of spring in the Northern  Hemisphere. Aries is a small constellation that represents the ram that Jason and the  Argonauts sought to capture for its Golden Fleece. Those born under the sign of Aries are  called Arians13. 2. Taurus (April 20–May 20) Image: the bull Element: earth Mythology recognizes Taurus as the white bull disguise that Zeus assumed when presenting  himself to Europa 12. A person born under the sign of Taurus is called a Taurean13. 3. Gemini (May 21–June 21) Image: the twins Element: Air Gemini represents the sons of Zeus, the twins Castor and Pollux, whose names are given to  the constellation's two brightest stars. Those born under the sign of Gemini are called  Geminians13. The summer signs of the zodiac are Cancer the crab, Leo the lion, and Virgo the virgin. 4. Cancer (June 22–July 22) Image: the crab Element: water Cancer begins on the summer solstice, the time of year when the sun reaches its  northernmost point. The sign of Cancer represents the crab crushed under the foot of  Hercules. Cancer is most noted for the globular star cluster of Praesepe, the Beehive cluster.  Cancerians are also called "moon children"7. 5. Leo, the lion (July 23–August 22) Image: the lion Element: fire Egyptian, Babylonian, Arab, and Greek mythology all represent this well-defined  constellation as a lion. The western part of the constellation, a curved line known as the  Sickle, represents the lion's head15. In Greek mythology, Leo is the Nemean lion slain by  Hercules. The Nemean lion was invulnerable to all weapons until Hercules strangled it with  his bare hands. Zeus put the lion in the sky as a constellation14. Those born under the sign of  Leo are simply known as "Leos". 6. Virgo (August 23–September 22) Image: the virgin Element: the earth Virgo, the last of the summer signs, is a large constellation, represented by a maiden who  holds a sheaf of grain. Virgo is also identified with goddesses of fertility such as such as  Ishtar or Persephone. Those born under the sign of Virgo are called Virgoans13. The signs of autumn are Libra the balance, Scorpio the scorpion and Sagittarius the  archer. 7. Libra (September 23–October 23) Image: the balance or scales Element: Air Sometimes identified with Astraea, the Roman goddess of justice15, Libra brings balance as she  marks the second equinox of the year, the autumnal equinox. Her image is either a woman holding  a balance or the balanced scale alone. One born under the sign of Libra is called a Libran13. 8. Scorpio (October 24–November 21) Image: the scorpion Element: water Scorpius is one of the most vivid constellations in the sky with the bright red star Antares  positioned in its heart16. In astrology, the constellation Scorpius is called Scorpio. Its image refers  to the Greek myth of the scorpion that stung Orion, a tale that explains why the constellation of  Orion sets as Scorpius rises in the sky15. Those born under the sign of Scorpio are simply called "Scorpios". 9. Sagittarius (November 22–December 21) Image: the archer Element: fire From the Latin sagitta for arrow8, Sagittarius is the last of the autumn signs of the zodiac.  Sagittarius is set in a large constellation that represents a centaur (half man, half horse)  carrying a bow and arrow11. His arrow points at the red heart of Scorpio. One who is born under the sign of Sagittarius is called a Sagittarian2. The winter signs of the zodiac are Capricorn the goat, Aquarius the water bearer, and  Pisces


Fractions Fractions Fractions Different fractions with the same value Seeing a fraction as a piece of pie helps. Notice that the simple fraction $\frac{1}{4}$ can be cut in smaller pieces without changing its value as part of the whole. Factors help find the simplest form-cancellation A fraction might have large numbers for both the numerator and denominator. See whether the fraction can be reduced to a simpler form. A calculator that handles fractions will automatically find and present them in their simplest form. If your calculator cannot handle fractions, you must know how to calculate them yourself. Always Find the Factors in a Fraction If the numerator and denominator both end in zeros, you can strike off the same number of zeros from each. If both are even, divide both by 2. Sometimes the factors aren't so obvious. Here, for the fraction $\frac{455}{462}$, is one way. After checking the factors of each, they both contain a 7. If 7 is a factor of both the numerator and denominator, divide both by 7. Spotting the factors Here are rules for spotting factors. If the last digit of a number divides by 2, then the whole number does. This rule can go further. If the last 2 digits divide by 4, the whole number does. If the last 3 digits divided by 8, the whole number does. That leads to a whole series of checks for powers of 2:4, 8, 16, 32, etc. A similar set works for powers of 5:25, 125, 625, 3125, etc. Rules also exist for 3s and 9s. Add the digits together. If the sum of the digits divides by 3, the whole number does. If the sum of digits divides by 9, the whole number does. The check for dividing by 11 is more complicated. Add alternate digits in two sets. If the sums are identical, differ by 11, or differ by a multiple of 11, the whole original number divides by 11. Rules for finding factors That covers finding simple numbers as factors: 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 9, 11, etc. If 2 and 3 both "go," then 6 is a factor. No easy check exists for 7. When finding factors, try primes - numbers that won't factorize into smaller numbers. This table shows factors of numbers and identifies primes up to the number 20. We have to try each prime when looking for factors. Isn't there an easier way? HOW FAR SHOULD YOU TRY FACTORS How far to try A useful principle can save you from wasting time when looking for factors. Remember the multiplication table-that line of squares down the diagonal? It goes far beyond the numbers in the table. Look at it this way: If a number does not have at least two factors, it must be prime. So, if it has any factors at all, at least one of them must be smaller than the nearest square. Look at these two examples. The nearest square to 139 is 144. If 139 has any factors, at least one of them must be less than 12. After trying up to 11, none of them work, so 139 must be prime. The square of 23 is larger than 493. Try squaring each number before you try it as a factor. 23 squared is 529. Try all the primes up to 23. When you reach 17, you will find that 17 divides into 483, 29 times. So, the factors of 493 are 17 and 29. Squares and primes Suppose you want the factors of 8,249. The table of squares show that the square of 91 is 8,281. Try primes up to 89, the last one before 91. You will find that 73 and 113 are factors. If you had reached 89 with no factor, the original number (8,249) would have been prime. When making a table of squares, look for patterns, like you did with the much simpler multiplication table. Look at the middle column. The last two digits run the squares of 9 down to 0 and then up to 9 again for the square of 59. This occurs because the square of 50 ends in double zero and twice 5 (the first digit) is 10. A similar sequence begins at 91 and runs up to 109. Factoring with a calculator Of course, a calculator can help you make such a table. It can also help you find factors. The easy way is to put the number of which you want factors in memory, then keep withdrawing it with the MR (memory recall) key to try the next prime. If it displays a number with a decimal, you don't have a factor. When you hi


Which fictional character uses the expression ‘Eat my shorts’?

Bart Simpson - Wikisimpsons, the Simpsons Wiki Bart Simpson "Don't have a cow man!" ―Bart's catchphrase Artwork of Bart by Matt Groening Character Information Blond (yellow), naturally pale red [1] Occupation: v  •  d  •  e  •  h Bartholomew JoJo [3] "Bart" Simpson (born April 1 [3] or February 23 [4] ), also known as El Barto and Bartman , is the mischievous, rebellious, misunderstood, and "potentially dangerous" eldest child of Homer and Marge Simpson , and the brother of Lisa and Maggie Simpson . Contents Biography Bart's character folder in the Hall of Records on The Simpsons website. Bart is a self-proclaimed underachiever who is constantly in detention. He is easily distracted (even, strangely enough, by algebraic equations). His penchant for shocking people began before he was born: Bart "mooned" Dr. Hibbert while he performed a sonogram on Marge, and moments after being born he set fire to Homer's tie. His blood type is the very rare Double O Negative (OO-); [5] only he and Mr. Burns are known to have it. Bart's interests include Krusty the Clown (he is "Krusty Buddy" number 16302), skateboarding, reading comic books (especially Radioactive Man ), watching television (especially the Krusty the Clown Show and The Itchy & Scratchy Show ), terrorizing Lisa , playing video games, helping Lisa solve various problems (e.g. reuniting Krusty with his estranged Father ), and pulling off various pranks (such as mooning unsuspecting people and prank calling Moe at his tavern ). Bart with his mother and sisters Bart also sprays graffiti under the alias 'El Barto', and regularly frequents the Kwik-E-Mart (for bubblegum and Squishees ) and The Android's Dungeon . Bart hinted that his favorite movies are Jaws and the Star Wars trilogy. [6] His best friend is Milhouse Van Houten . Bart is a polyglot and can speak several languages with varying degrees of fluency. Though he has not demonstrated the ability since his trip to France as an exchange student, he speaks near-perfect French. [7] He also learned Spanish in a matter of hours in preparation for the family's trip to Brazil . [8] Upon learning that Brazilians speak Portuguese and not Spanish, Homer orders his son to forget what he learned, prompting Bart to strike himself over the head until he forgot the language. Bart also speaks Japanese (which he also learned in a couple of hours in prison along with Homer, and is also shown speaking Japanese, [9] Cantonese and Latin. His advanced linguistic skills may be inherited from Homer, who also speaks advanced languages, including penguin. He was also shown to be a skilled drummer. [10] He was a player in the Mighty Pigs Peewee Hockey League Team. He is also quite capable of firing advanced firearms with a frighteningly immense amount of accuracy, as evidenced when, while at Military School as a result of a prank involving bullhorns, he was given a RGB6 Grenade Launcher by the firing range instructor due to his belief that Bart would have most likely known how to operate handguns, and managed to destroy four out of five targets before one of his shots missed and ended up hitting Principal Skinner's car just as he was about to unlock it, to which Bart implied that he deliberately missed the fifth target and was actually aiming for Skinner's car that time. [11] He later displayed a similar proficiency towards weapons when he managed to hijack a tank by stealing the keys, drive it over to the park, and managed to shoot down a MLB satellite with surprising accuracy all by himself, although at that point, he was also under the effects of an experimental drug that was supposed to suppress his Attention Deficit Disorder. [12] Homer strangling Bart Bart can also drive vehicles with surprising skill for his age. He has his own driving license, given to him after saving Springfield from a fire, [13] although he has been seen driving before with a fake license at times. [14] He still possesses it, using it to steal Principal Skinner 's car to get to Jimbo 's house. [15] He is the most misunderstood of the family, constantly frustrated by th


In Greek mythology who is the messenger god?

Greek God Hermes, the God of the Trade and Messenger of the Gods Parents: Hermes was the son of Zeus , the King of the Gods, and the mountain Nymph Maea, who was a daughter of the Titan Atlas . Hermes was born inside a cave on Mount Cyllene in Arcadia, southern Greece. Famous Children: Hermaphroditus and the Satyr Pan . Hermes, the God's Messenger and Conductor of Souls Hermes was wearing wings on his sandals and therefore was the speediest of all Greek gods. Because of his speed, Hermes received the role of the messenger and conductor of souls to the Underworld. Hermes was the only Olympian god who was authorized to visit Heaven, Earth and also the Underworld and enjoyed this way popularity among all the Greek gods and spirits. Hermes' special Relation to Zeus Hermes was a messenger of all gods, but mostly he was known for performing duties for his father Zeus with great pleasure. Zeus appreciated Hermes' wits highly and always asked for Hermes' assistance throughout his decisions, especially when it came to cheating on his wife Hera . Appearance of Hermes Hermes was a young man, wearing traveling clothes, a flat hat known as "petasus" and winged sandals on his feet. Oftentimes he was also considered to have wings attached to his shoulders and hat. Hermes usually held a winged staff with snakes wrapped around it in his hands in order to gain access everywhere. This staff helped Hermes to charm the gods or to wake up those who were tamed by the god of sleep. Enagonios ("guide of the athletics") Eriounios ("luck bringer")


How high is the crossbar of a FIFA rules football goal in feet?

Football goal - definition of Football goal by The Free Dictionary Football goal - definition of Football goal by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Football+goal Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . goal line n. 1. Sports A line located at either end and typically running the width of a playing area, on which a goal is positioned. 2. Football A line at either end of the playing field over which the ball must be carried or passed to a receiver to score a touchdown. goal line n (Team Sports, other than specified) sport the line marking each end of the pitch, on which the goals stand goal′ line` the line that bounds a goal, esp. the front line. ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: Noun 1. goal line - a line marking each end of the playing field or pitch; where the goals stand line - in games or sports; a mark indicating positions or bounds of the playing area Translations 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: Yogi: We've earned our big day out; SCOTTISH CUP Hughes hails Caley heroes Predominantly made up of fat, grease and paper, the blockage in the sewer underneath Mill Lane in the city centre was part of the 80 tonnes of rubbish that Welsh Water has removed from Cardiff's sewer system in the past year In recent years, such items as a minimotorbike, a football goal net, a pair of trousers, and a chair leg have been recovered from Wales' ageing sewer network, which is made up of more than 30,000km of piping - enough to stretch to Australia and back if laid end-to-end.


How many letters are on the bottom letters row of a QWERTY keyboard?

The Maltron Letter Layout Advantage The Maltron Letter Layout Advantage +44 (0)1785 785525 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. The Maltron Letter Layout   You have probably noticed that many of our dual-hand keyboards are available with the Maltron letter layout as an alternative to QWERTY. The Maltron letter layout was developed by us as an alternative to the QWERTY layout, which was designed to slow down the typist to avoid jamming the mechanism on early typewriter keyboards. Consequently, the QWERTY letter layout that we all know (and love?!) is by design incredibly inefficient and forces unnecessary strain and movement of the hands and fingers. The Dvorak keyboard layout goes some way towards addressing this issue and is certainly an improvement over QWERTY, but the Maltron layout goes a big step further. The Maltron letter layout is based on extensive frequency of use (fou) analysis, and places the most used letters and functions where the fingers and thumbs may easily and comfortably reach them. For anyone used to QWERTY (or Dvorak), the Maltron layout is a radical change, and will require some retraining. However, this can usually be achieved within just a few weeks. A free Maltron layout training course  is available under the Training section of this website. You will wonder how you ever managed to type using QWERTY, but don't take our word for it; have a look at some testimonials under "General Info" on the main menu above. Combined with the highly ergonomic shape of our 3D keyboards, you will have the ultimate in typing comfort. You can read an in-depth paper on Maltron keyboard development here .   11 Table 1: Maltron and Qwerty Comparison The above table shows the great difference in number of words and length that result in the optimisation of the frequency of use for the Maltron keyboard layout over the traditional Qwerty keyboard layout. The first four rows show substantially greater number of words possible from the Maltron letter layout. The last three rows show how few words can be made with the Maltron layout without the use of the home row or full width of the keyboard compared to the Qwerty layout. With the Qwerty layout the left hand has a greater loading than the right hand.


Which US city is known as The Windy City?

Why is Chicago Called the "Windy City"? | Mental Floss Why is Chicago Called the "Windy City"? ThinkStock Like us on Facebook Travelers to Chicago may experience the wind gusts that come off Lake Michigan, get tossed around a bit and think, “So this is why it’s called the Windy City.” The nickname, which dates back to the late 1870s, is deceiving: Chicago is literally a windy city, but that’s not what the phrase was intended to reference. Talk to different people and you’ll get different answers, but most fingers point to Charles A. Dana, once the editor of the New York Sun—a paper published between 1833 and 1950—who wrote an editorial that said Chicago was windy because of its full-of-hot-air politicians. The Chicago Tribune even published a column in 2004 , which they hold as the “definitive article on the term,” giving Dana credit. During the time of Dana’s proclamation, Chicago and New York were competing to host the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition. The Tribune’s column writes that the famous phrase comes from when Dana advocated against the “nonsensical claims of that windy city. Its people could not hold a world’s fair even if they won it.” The problem with using Dana as a source is that no one has ever been able to find this legendary editorial. Not even a date of publication. According to Barry Popik , a New York City parking-ticket judge by day and a word sleuth by night, he has found the true origins of the phrase . He came across an entry in a May 9, 1876 Cincinnati Enquirer article with the headline, “THAT WINDY CITY. Some of the Freaks of the Last Chicago Tornado.” Popik said the headline used innuendo to comment on the speakers who were full of wind and that there was a windstorm. This is the earliest found reference of Chicago being called the Windy City, predating Dana’s use of the phrase by a little more than a decade. Still, both the Tribune and the Chicago Public Library stand by the fact that Dana popularized the term, even if he didn’t coin it.


How many toes does a cat have on each front paw?

Cat with 27 toes - YouTube Cat with 27 toes Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Oct 15, 2011 Normal cats have a total of 18 toes, with five toes on each front paw and four toes on each hind paw; polydactyl cats may have as many as seven digits on their front and/or hind paws. Tiger, a Canadian polydactyl cat with 27 toes, was recognised by Guinness World Records as having the highest number of toes on a cat.[1] (However, unofficially, this title goes to Mooch, a 28-toed American polydactyl cat from the New England state of Maine. Mooch's owners, Bob & Becky Duval, have submitted evidence to the Guinness Book of Records.[2]) Various combinations of anywhere from four to seven toes per paw are common, and the number of toes on either the front or rear paws is typically the same. Polydactyly is most commonly found on the front paws only, it is rare for a cat to have polydactyl hind paws only, and polydactyly of all four paws is even less common. The nickname "double-pawed cat" is a misnomer since there is a specific double paw condition, although this condition may be interrelated with polydactyly.[3] Feline radial hypoplasia (see squitten) is a mimic of polydactyly and is considered a severe condition. Radial hypoplasia may cause the formation of extra jointed toes, but it is not a result of the Pd gene normally associated with polydactyls. It thus does not cause the "mitten cat" or "thumb cat" condition where the extra toes occur separated from the normal ones just like a dewclaw, usually associated with an additional pad which makes them look like an underdeveloped foot sticking out near the base of the normal toes. Rather, radial hypoplasia-related extra toes are immediately adjacent to the normal ones, giving the cat overly large, flat feet — colloquially known as "patty feet" or "hamburger feet". Though this looks less serious than true polydactyly (as the feet appear "normal" apart from having one or two extra toes), breeding such cats will eventually result in severely crippled offspring. Cats used in polydactyl breeding programs can be screened by x-ray for indicators of radial hypoplasia, and cats suspected to have radial hypoplasia should not be used for breeding. This type of polydactyly is not life-threatening and usually not even debilitating to a cat. Some polydactyl kittens initially have more difficulty in learning to walk than normal animals; however in some cases polydactyly appears to improve the dexterity of the animal. For example, a common variation with six toes on the front paws, with two opposing digits on each (comparable in use to human thumbs), enables the cat to learn and perform feats of manual dexterity generally not observed in non-polydactyl cats, such as opening latches or catching objects with a single paw. Cats usually "file down" their nails, thereby removing the outer layer. However, some of the claws of polydactyl cats are in awkward positions, so they are not able to trim them down by scratching. If proper trimming is not done, then these claws could grow into the cat's flesh and cause infection. Harry has a fantastic life he lives with four other cats who all adore him and a dog, the fact that he is pure white makes him even more unique than ever. We would challenge anybody to find another cat like him, we adore him :-) Category


Single-Line, U-Shaped and Island are all designs of which room in the house?

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What is the title of late actor Steve McQueen’s last film?

Steve McQueen - Biography - IMDb Steve McQueen Biography Showing all 183 items Jump to: Overview  (5) | Mini Bio  (2) | Spouse  (3) | Trade Mark  (6) | Trivia  (112) | Personal Quotes  (31) | Salary  (24) Overview (5) 7 November 1980 ,  Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico  (heart attack following surgery for metastasized cancer stemming from mesothelioma) Birth Name 5' 9½" (1.77 m) Mini Bio (2) He was the ultra-cool male film star of the 1960s, and rose from a troubled youth spent in reform schools to being the world's most popular actor. Over 25 years after his untimely death from mesothelioma in 1980, Steve McQueen is still considered hip and cool, and he endures as an icon of popular culture. McQueen was born in Beech Grove, Indiana, to Julia Ann (Crawford) and William Terence McQueen, a stunt pilot. His first lead role was in the low-budget sci-fi film The Blob (1958), quickly followed by roles in The Great St. Louis Bank Robbery (1959) and Never So Few (1959). The young McQueen appeared as Vin, alongside Yul Brynner , in the star-laden The Magnificent Seven (1960) and effectively hijacked the lead from the bigger star by ensuring he was nearly always doing something in every shot he and Brynner were in together, such as adjusting his hat or gun belt. He next scored with audiences with two interesting performances, first in the World War II drama Hell Is for Heroes (1962) and then in The War Lover (1962). Riding a wave of popularity, McQueen delivered another crowd pleaser as Hilts, the Cooler King, in the knockout World War II P.O.W. film The Great Escape (1963), featuring his famous leap over the barbed wire on a motorcycle while being pursued by Nazi troops (in fact, however, the stunt was actually performed by his good friend, stunt rider Bud Ekins ). McQueen next appeared in several films of mixed quality, including Soldier in the Rain (1963); Love with the Proper Stranger (1963) and Baby the Rain Must Fall (1965). However, they failed to really grab audience attention, but his role as Eric Stoner in The Cincinnati Kid (1965), alongside screen legend Edward G. Robinson and Karl Malden , had movie fans filling theaters again to see the ice-cool McQueen they loved. He was back in another western, Nevada Smith (1966), again with Malden, and then he gave what many consider to be his finest dramatic performance as loner US Navy sailor Jake Holman in the superb The Sand Pebbles (1966). McQueen was genuine hot property and next appeared with Faye Dunaway in the provocative crime drama The Thomas Crown Affair (1968), next in what many consider his signature role, that of a maverick, taciturn detective in the mega-hit Bullitt (1968), renowned for its famous chase sequence through San Francisco between McQueen's Ford Mustang and the killer's black Dodge Charger. Interestingly, McQueen's next role was a total departure from the action genre, as he played Southerner Boon Hogganbeck in the family-oriented The Reivers (1969), based on the popular William Faulkner novel. Not surprisingly, the film didn't go over particularly well with audiences, even though it was an entertaining and well made production, and McQueen showed an interesting comedic side of his acting talents. He returned to more familiar territory in 1971, with the race film Le Mans (1971), a rather self-indulgent exercise, and its slow plot line contributed to its rather poor performance in theaters. It wasn't until many years later that it became something of a cult film, primarily because of the footage of Porsche 917s roaring around race tracks in France. McQueen then teamed up with maverick Hollywood director Sam Peckinpah to star in the modern western Junior Bonner (1972), about a family of rodeo riders, and again with Peckinpah as bank robber Doc McCoy in the violent The Getaway (1972). Both did good business at the box office. McQueen's next role was a refreshing surprise and Papillon (1973), based on the Henri Charrière novel of the same name, was well received by fans and critics alike. He plays a convict on a French penal colony in South America who pers