How were King George V and Kaiser Wilhelm II related ?

The King versus the Kaiser: Royal rift that meant George V and Tsar Nicholas lined up against their German cousin in World War I | Daily Mail Online The King versus the Kaiser: Royal rift that meant George V and Tsar Nicholas lined up against their German cousin in World War I The Tsar and his royal cousin George V first met as children Both found their cousin Kaiser Wilhelm II difficult - as did Edward VII The Kaiser, meanwhile, had a troubled relationship with his English mother The Danish mothers of George V and Tsar Nicholas loathed Germany When war broke out in 1914, the cousins were pitted against each other The First World War saw millions of men separated from their families and sent to the front line but very few were pitted against their relations. For the royals, however, World War I truly was a family affair. A new documentary has revealed how the roots of the Great War lay partly in the tangled web of Royal family relationships - in particular that of the British-hating Kaiser Wilhelm II of Germany and his cousins, George V and Tsar Nicholas of Russia. Best of enemies: Kaiser Wilhelm II (L) and King Edward VII loathed each other despite being nephew and uncle Wilhelm, the eldest of the three and the owner of a withered arm thanks to his traumatic birth, was notoriously difficult and had a strained relationship with his English mother, Victoria or 'Vicky' as she was known to friends and family. In the BBC documentary, Royal Cousins at War, the story of how the young Wilhelm's hatred of his parents, and all things Biritsh, in part, brought about the beginning of the First World War is told. His mother Vicky was only 17 when she married Prussia’s dashing Crown Prince Friedrich, known as Fritz, in 1858. It was a passionate love match that also fulfilled the dynastic dreams of her German father Prince Albert. But her first pregnancy almost ended in disaster, after she underwent a traumatic breech delivery. A Caesarean – too dangerous at the time – was out of the question and the future Kaiser Wilhelm II had to be wrenched forcefully into the world. Three days later, a nursemaid noticed that his damaged left arm hung limply at his side - much to his mother's horror. 'It cuts me to the heart when I see all other children with the use of all their limbs and that mine is denied that,' she wrote in an anguished letter to her mother. 'The thought of him remaining a cripple haunts me. I long to have a child where everything is perfect about it just like everybody else.' Family feud: George V (pictured front centre) was no more keen on Kaiser Wilhelm than his father had been Mothers: Princess Victoria, mother of Kaiser Wilhelm (L) and Tsarina Dagmar and Queen Alexandra (R) 'This is the story of a proud mother who reacts really badly to her son's handicap,' explains Dr Karina Urbach of the University of London. 'She tries to love him and tries to be a good mother but at the end of the day, she looks at him and sees a failure.' By contrast, Wilhelm's cousins, the future Tsar Nicholas and George V, were adored by their mothers, Alexandra and Dagmar - a pair of Danish royal sisters who married into two of Europe's most powerful dynasties. Theirs was a shared childhood with summers spent enjoying family breaks in Denmark at the home of their grandfather, Christian IX. Both were taught to mistrust the Prussians - later Germans - by their mothers, furious at Germany's annexation of Schleswig-Holstein, formerly a Danish possession, in 1864. Both were also in awe of their fathers, Edward VII and Tsar Alexander III, and became fast friends as a result. Childhood: Tsar Nicholas II and George V met during family holidays in Denmark and remained close friends Firm friends: Tsar Nicholas II and King George V were cousins and close friends thanks to their mothers Alexandra, pictured with Edward VII and their son Albert, hated Germany after its conquest of parts of Denmark Peacemaker: Queen Victoria, pictured with Kaiser Wilhelm, his mother and Edward VII kept the family united Wilhelm, however, proved less than popular with his Br


In the Bible it is said that Noah's Ark was grounded on which mountain ?

Noah's Ark Noah's Ark Genesis 6-8 The descendants of Adam and Eve had become evil and wicked, and God was sorry He had ever created mankind. He decided the only thing to do was destroy them all and start over! But there was one man, Noah, who was obedient to God and found God's favor. Noah Builds an Ark God told Noah to bring a pair of every  living animal into the ark to keep them alive during the flood. God told Noah to build a big boat, called an ark, and He told Noah exactly how to do it. The ark was to be 450 ft. (137 m) long, 75 ft. (23 m) wide and 45 ft. (14 m) high. It was to have three decks, be divided into rooms and have a door in the side. Noah was to find one male and one female of every kind of animal and bird and take them into the ark. He also had to take food for all those animals. It took Noah 120 years to build the ark and find all the animals to put in it, but Noah obeyed God and did just as he was told. The Great Flood Noah was 600 years old by the time everything was ready. God told Noah to go into the ark with his wife, his three sons, Shem, Ham, and Japheth, and their wives. Then it started to rain. It rained without stop for forty days and nights! The water got so deep that even the mountains were covered. Every living creature on earth died in the flood. But the ark floated on top of the flood waters and the people and animals in the ark were safe. Noah knew the dove had found dry land  when it returned to him carrying an olive branch. Eventually, the water started to go down again, and the ark came to rest in the mountains of Ararat. After being on the ark about 11 months, Noah sent out a dove to see if it would find land, but it found no place to rest and returned to the ark. Seven days later, Noah sent the dove out again. This time it flew back carrying an olive leaf, and Noah knew it had found land. After a full year on the ark, God said to Noah, Come out of the ark, you and your wife and your sons and their wives. Bring  out every kind of living creature that is with you – the birds, the animals,  and all the creatures that move along the ground – so they can multiply  on the earth and be fruitful and increase in number upon it. (NIV, Genesis 8:16-17) God Makes a Promise to Noah After leaving the ark, Noah built an altar and worshipped God. God was pleased with Noah, and He promised never again to destroy the earth with a flood. Then God placed a rainbow in the sky as a sign of that promise. The descendants of Noah and his sons filled the whole earth with people again. Lessons Except for Noah and his family, all the people of the world were going about their evil and wicked ways. The earth was filled with violence. Mankind had lost sight of God and the way He wanted them to live together in harmony. God rewarded Noah for his righteousness, but He decided there was no choice but to destroy the wicked people of the earth. Similarly, those of us who love God and obey His commandments will be rewarded with eternal life, but God will not let that life be corrupted by evil people. Those people who have shown themselves to be evil will be destroyed in hell ( Matthew 5:22 , 5:29-30 ). Jesus said His second coming will be very similar to the Great Flood. Referring to himself as "Son of Man," as he often did, Jesus said, When the Son of Man returns, it will be like it was  in Noah's day. In those days before the Flood, the people were enjoying banquets  and parties and weddings right up to the time Noah entered his boat. People  didn't realize what was going to happen until the Flood came and swept them  all away. That is the way it will be when the Son of Man comes. Two men will  be working together in the field; one will be taken, the other left. Two women  will be grinding flour at the mill; one will be taken, the other left. So be  prepared, because you don't know what day your Lord is coming. (NLT,  Matthew 24:37-42) Questions Did the Great Flood Really Happen, or Is it Just a Story with a Lesson? There are many ancient stories of a flood that are rema


Who was the messenger of the Greek gods ?

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")


Which city in Russia is the world's largest north of the Arctic Circle ?

THE WORLD GEOGRAPHY: 10 Largest Cities Within the Arctic Circle Thursday, December 8, 2011 10 Largest Cities Within the Arctic Circle There are 10 cities with a population of around 30,000 or more which are north of the Arctic Circle (latitude 66° 33′ 44″N) and therefore have at least one day per year when the sun never rises. All of these cities are in Russia (mostly the northwest) or Norway. In contrast, the largest city north of the Arctic Circle in North America is Barrow, Alaska, with only around 4,000 people. While the cities below are quite cold, most still have a milder climate than anyplace north of the Arctic Circle in North America. 10. Kirovsk, Russia Kirovsk at night  -   photo source Population: 28,639 inhabitants Latitude:    67°32'N Kirovsk is a town in Murmansk Oblast, Russia, located at the spurs of the Khibiny Massif on the shores of the Lake Bolshoy Vudyavr, 175 kilometers (109 mi) south of Murmansk. The city is the center of a mining complex that produces apatite and nephelite, raw materials for the superphosphate and aluminum industries. The northernmost botanical garden in Russia is located in Kirovsk. 9. Kandalaksha, Russia Population: 35,659 inhabitants Latitude:    67°09'N Kandalaksha is a town in Kandalakshsky District of Murmansk Oblast, Russia, located at the head of Kandalaksha Gulf on the White Sea (the south of Kola Peninsula), beyond the Arctic Circle. The settlement has existed since the 11th century. The seaport connects Kandalaksha to the entire World and Kandalaksha bay is one of the major points of interest not only for the town but also for the Kola Peninsula. 8. Monchegorsk, Russia Population: 45,381 inhabitants Latitude:     67°54'N Monchegorsk is a town in Murmansk Oblast, Russia, located on the Kola Peninsula, 145 kilometers (90 mi) south of Murmansk, the administrative center of the oblast. A neat, fairly prosperous town set between several lakes, Monchegorsk makes a good base for exploring the centre and south of the Kola Peninsula - although the approach from the south is hardly encouraging as you pass through expanses of stunted or nonexistent vegetation, and then encounter the enormous Severonikel Kombinat factory whose past sulphur emissions are responsible for the ecological devastation. Nickel smelting here ceased in the late 1990s but it will be a while before the environment recovers. 7. Bodø, Norway Population: 47,282 inhabitants Latitude:    67°18′20″N Bodø is the administrative centre of Nordland County. With its 47 000 residents it is the second largest town in Northern Norway, with excellent communications and fully modern facilities. Bodø is the perfect base for visiting some of Norway's most famous attractions, including Saltstraumen, the world’s strongest tidal current, the Svartisen glacier and the islands of Lofoten. Here you will also find Norway's national Aviation Museum. Despite its location just north of the Arctic Circle, Bodø features a subpolar oceanic climate, with chilly (but not cold) winters and cool summers. 6. Severomorsk, Russia Population: 50,076 inhabitants Latitude:    69°04′N  Severomorsk is a closed town located along Kola Bay, not far from Murmansk. It’s the main base of the Russian Northern Fleet and home of many surface ships. Its residents are mostly officers, their families and sailors – people who are involved in it in one way or another. No strangers at all. That’s why there is virtually no criminality and one feels absolutely relaxed walking along its streets at night. People are very friendly, most of them are intelligent and polite. 5. Apatity, Russia Population: 59,690 inhabitants Latitude:    67°34'N Located in the center of the Kola Peninsula, the city of Apatity lies between beautiful "Imandra", the largest lake in the Murmansk region, and the Khibiny mountains, whose highest peak, Yudychvumchorr, stands 1200 m (3.900 ft) above sea level. Apatity is the second largest city in the Murmansk region, with a population about 60,000. Founded in 1966, the city was named for one of its most abundant natural resources, apatite, the ra


Which Roman emperor is said to have made his horse Incitatus a senator ?

Did Caligula really make his horse a consul? - Ask History Ask History June 21, 2016 By Elizabeth Nix Share this: Did Caligula really make his horse a consul? Author Did Caligula really make his horse a consul? URL Google According to the ancient historian Suetonius, the Roman emperor known as Caligula loved one of his horses, Incitatus, so much that he gave the steed a marble stall, an ivory manger, a jeweled collar and even a house. Another chronicler, Cassius Dio, later wrote that servants fed the animal oats mixed with gold flakes. Famous for his madness and brutality, Caligula allegedly committed incest with his sisters, fed prisoners to wild beasts and had conversations with the moon—so coddling a beloved horse might seem among the lesser of his various evils. But did he really plan to make Incitatus a consul and only fail to do so because his assassination happened first, as Suetonius would have us believe? Like much of what we think we know about Caligula, the story of Incitatus’ consulship comes from a writer who lived decades after the maligned emperor’s four-year reign. Historians think that Suetonius and Dio based their scathing accounts of his life on rumors and legends—or simply fabricated sensational tales that turned a not-so-great ruler into an epic villain. Many scholars reject the notion that Caligula terrorized Rome with his unbridled madness, arguing that his fellow lawmakers would likely have whisked him out of power for such conduct. So while Caligula might have had an unusual fondness for his horse, it’s unlikely the emperor went so far as to appoint the stallion. But what if Caligula actually did plot to create Rome’s first equine official? According to historian Aloys Winterling, author of “Caligula: A Biography” (2011), insanity isn’t the only logical explanation for such behavior. In his book, Winterling makes the case that many of the emperor’s wackier stunts, including his treatment of Incitatus, were designed to insult and humiliate senators and other elites. By bestowing a high public office on his horse, then, Caligula aimed to show his underlings that their work was so meaningless an animal could do it. Tags


The title of the TV programme Torchwood is an anagram of which two words ?

BBC to screen 'Dr Who for adults' as new spin-off show | The Independent BBC to screen 'Dr Who for adults' as new spin-off show Sunday 16 October 2005 23:00 BST Click to follow The Independent Online The new programme will be called Torchwood (an anagram of Doctor Who) and will follow a crack team investigating alien activities and crime in modern-day Britain. It will feature in its starring role John Barrowman, who played Captain Jack Harkness in Doctor Who and who will play the same character in Torchwood. Like the latest version of Doctor Who, which the BBC successfully relaunched this year, Torchwood will be based in Cardiff. Davies, who has just begun writing Torchwood, said the new programme would be aimed at adult audiences and would "have its own, unique identity". He said: "Torchwood will be a dark, clever, wild, sexy, British crime/sci-fi paranoid thriller cop show with a sense of humour - the X Files meets This Life," the latter a reference to the groundbreaking Nineties BBC drama about a group of young lawyers in Bristol. Torchwood will be shown next summer on BBC3 in 13 episodes, each lasting 45 minutes. Alert viewers of the forthcoming Doctor Who Christmas special will hear a reference to the Torchwood unit and further mentions will be made in the new series in the spring. Stuart Murphy, the controller of BBC3, described Davies as an "absolute genius" and described Torchwood as "a massive coup". He said: "We had never done sci fi before and it is a genre which people treat in a certain way. You look at what he has done with Dr Who and we said to Russell what would you do with a post-watershed sci fi?" Mr Murphy said he hoped that Davies would bring to the new series a similar quirky humour that the writer deployed in the period drama Casanova, which was also shown on BBC3 before moving to BBC1. "Each episode of Torchwood will be a one-off story and will be funny in a way that Casanova brought humour to period drama," he said. Captain Jack has been described as Doctor Who's "first openly gay companion" and a "hunky bisexual". Davies told Doctor Who magazine earlier this year: "It wasn't me sort of dying to get a bisexual character on screen. Yes, I'm a gay writer, but I was thinking: Jack's from the 51st century so of course he's going to go out with men and women. To get hung up on it is almost too sad for words, frankly." Torchwood will allow Davies to explore relationships a little further. Mr Murphy said of the new series: "The people have affairs with one another. There will be sex and swearing, I assume. I'm quite relaxed about that, it will be post-watershed and Russell can do it in a funny and sexy way." Describing the idea behind the new show, the BBC controller said: "It's a renegade bunch of investigators who investigate real-life, normal crimes. They also look into alien happenings. They have been charged by the British government to find alien technology that has fallen to Earth and they need to do it without the FBI and UN knowing." Mr Murphy said the new series would have a distinctly Welsh feel, reflecting Davies's Swansea roots. "It's set in modern-day Cardiff. Unlike Doctor Who, which made Cardiff look like Dickensian London, this will look like Cardiff." Davies said he was especially pleased to have secured the services of the "fantastic" Barrowman and said that Torchwood "gives us the chance to further develop exceptional talent from Doctor Who". Barrowman, who as Captain Jack is part of the Doctor's Tardis crew, was born in Glasgow but grew up in Illinois. He first came to prominence as a children's television presenter on the show Live and Kicking, where he worked alongside Emma Forbes and Andy Peters. BBC3 hopes to begin screening Torchwood at the end of the next series of Doctor Who adventures, in which the Doctor will be played by David Tennant. Torchwood is the latest morphing of one of the BBC's most famous shows, which first reached the screens in 1963, although the programme will be distinct from Doctor Who and no stories will directly cross over between the two projects. More ab


What nickname was given to the Junkers 87 aeroplane in World War 2 ?

Amazing Facts About The Junkers Ju-87 Stuka Amazing Facts About The Junkers Ju-87 Stuka Image Source: Bundesarchiv CC BY-SA 3.0   SHARE: Facebook Twitter The Stuka got its nickname from the German word Sturzkampfflugzeug or dive-bomber, the official designation was Junkers Ju-87. The first plane prototype Stuka flew in 1936 and the plane was first used in combat in the Spanish Civil War. More than 6,000 Stuka bombers were built in five variants designated A thru G, between 1936 and Aug 1944 The Ju 87 Stuka aircraft’s fixed undercarriages provided sturdy platforms for takeoffs and landings on improvised airfields in the field, but at the cost of airspeed due to drag. On 15 August 1939 during a mass-formation dive-bombing demonstration for high-ranking commanders of the Luftwaffe, disaster struck. The planes dived through a cloud bank and expected to release their practice bombs and then pull out of the dive . They were unaware that on that particular day the cloud ceiling was too low and unexpected ground mist formed, leaving them with no time to pull out of the dive. Thirteen Ju 87s, and 26 crew members were lost when they crashed into the ground almost simultaneously Image Source: Bundesarchiv By the outbreak of World War II, the Luftwaffe had 366 Ju 87 ready for service, 3 of them carried out the first bombing mission of the war,  attacking 11 minutes before the official German declaration of hostilities. The aim of this mission was to destroy the Polish demolition charges wired to the bridges over the Vistula River at Dirscha. However, the mission failed, and the Poles destroyed the bridge before the Germans could reach it. Continues on Page 2


In what object is a ship's compass traditionally kept ?

Appendix:Glossary of nautical terms - Wiktionary Appendix:Glossary of nautical terms This is a glossary of nautical terms; some remain current, many date from the 17th-19th century. Contents: A[ edit ] above board - On or above the deck, in plain view, not hiding anything. act of pardon / act of grace - A letter from a state or power authorising action by a privateer . Also see letter of marque . abaft - Towards the stern, relative to some object ("abaft the fore hatch") abaft the beam - A relative bearing of greater than 90 degrees from the bow. e.g. "two points abaft the port beam." abandon ship - An imperative to leave the vessel immediately, usually in the face of some imminent danger. abeam - 'On the beam', a relative bearing at right angles to the centerline of the ship's keel . Abel Brown - A sea song (shanty) about a young sailor trying to sleep with a maiden. [1] . aboard - On or in a vessel. - Close aboard means near a ship. absentee pennant - Special pennant flown to indicate absence of commanding officer, admiral, his chief of staff, or officer whose flag is flying (division, squadron, or flotilla commander). accommodation ladder - A portable flight of steps down a ship's side. admiralty - a high naval authority in charge of a state's Navy or a major territorial component. In the Royal Navy (UK) the Board of Admiralty, executing the office of the Lord High Admiral, promulgates Naval law in the form of Queen's (or King's) Regulations and Admiralty Instructions. admiralty law - Body of law that deals with maritime cases. In UK administered by the Probate, Divorce and Admiralty Division of the High Court of Justice. adrift - Afloat and unattached in any way to the shore or seabed. It may also imply that a vessel is not anchored and not under control, therefore goes where the wind and current take her, (Loose from moorings, or out of place). advance note - A note for one month's wages issued to sailors on their signing a ship's articles. aft - Towards the stern (of the vessel) afternoon watch - The 1200-1600 watch. aground - Resting on or touching the ground or bottom. ahead - Forward of the bow. ahoy - A cry to draw attention. Term used to hail a boat or a ship, as "Boat ahoy!" aid to navigation - (ATON) Any device external to a vessel or aircraft specifically intended to assist navigators in determining their position or safe course, or to warn them of dangers or obstructions to navigation. all hands - Entire ship's company, both officers and enlisted personnel. all night in - Having no night watches. aloft - Above the ship's uppermost solid structure; overhead or high above. Alongside - By the side of a ship or pier. amidships (or midships ) - In the middle portion of ship, along the line of the keel. anchor - An object designed to prevent or slow the drift of a ship, attached to the ship by a line or chain; typically a metal , hook like, object designed to grip the bottom under the body of water. anchorage - A suitable place for a ship to anchor. Area of a port or harbor. anchor's aweigh - Said of an anchor when just clear of the bottom. anchor ball - Black shape hoisted in forepart of a ship to show that ship is anchored in a fairway. anchor buoy - A small buoy secured by a light line to anchor to indicate position of anchor on bottom. anchor cable - Wire or line running between anchor and ship. anchor chain - Heavy stud-linked chain running between anchor and ship. anchor detail - Group of men who handle ground tackle when the ship is anchoring or getting underway. anchor light - White light displayed by a ship at anchor. Two such lights are displayed by a ship over 150 feet in length. anchor watch - Making sure that the anchor is holding and the vessel is not drifting. Important during rough weather and at night. Most marine GPS units have an Anchor Watch alarm capability. arc of visibility - The portion of the horizon over which a lighted aid to navigation is visible from seaward. armament - A ship's weapons. articles of war - Regulations governing the military and naval forces of UK and USA ; read to eve


What type of English dessert is made from mixing whipped cream, sugar and pureed fruit, often gooseberry ?

English Fruit Fool Recipe - Joyofbaking.com *Tested Recipe* Printer Friendly Page Dating as far back as the sixteenth century, this classic British dessert has seen its popularity ebb and flow. A Fruit Fool is a delicious mixture of lightly sweetened fruit that has been pureed and then haphazardly folded into whipped cream. I like to use tart fruits such as raspberries, gooseberries, blackberries, kiwi, loganberries, and rhubarb to make Fruit Fools, as they pair so beautifully with the sweet cream. A Fruit Food is aptly named, since the word "Fool" is believed to have originated from the French word "fouler" which means "to mash" or "to press".    And this is exactly what we do with the fruit to make this dessert. A Fruit    Fool begins with making a puree from either fresh or frozen fruit. For the kiwi fruit fool, I used fresh kiwi fruit. For the blackberry, raspberry, and strawberry fruit fools, I used frozen unsweetened berries. I like to make the puree the day before it is needed so it has time to thicken and the flavors to    blend. Although best when make shortly before serving, you can make the    fruit fools several hours in advance of serving. It is best showcased when    served in a long stemmed parfait or wine glass, garnished with fresh    fruit. A cookie is also a nice accompaniment. There are a few things to keep in mind when making fruit fools. Anytime you use fresh fruit there is no way to know, without tasting, the exact amount of sugar needed. So tasting is very important here.  Make sure you taste the puree and adjust the sugar as needed. The same is true when you mix the puree with the whipped cream. Taste and adjust the sugar and amount of puree as you might want to add a little extra puree if a stronger fruit flavor is desired.    Strawberry Fruit Fool: For the puree: Thaw the berries, place in a food processor, and process until pureed. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the sugar (add more if needed). Place in fridge for several hours. Place mixing bowl and whisk in the freezer for about 15 minutes. Whip the cream and sugar until stiff peaks form. With a rubber spatula gently fold in the strawberry puree, leaving some streaks of the cream. Pour into glasses. Cover and refrigerate until serving time (up to 4 hours).  Kiwi Fruit Fool: For the puree: Peel and cut the kiwis into quarters. Place in a food processor and process until you have a rough puree. Transfer to a bowl and stir in the sugar (add more if needed). Refrigerate for several hours. Then place mixing bowl and whisk in the freezer for about 15 minutes. Whip the cream and sugar until stiff peaks form. With a rubber spatula gently fold in the kiwi puree, leaving some streaks of the cream. Pour into glasses. Cover and refrigerate until serving time (up to 4 hours). Blackberry Fruit Fool: For the puree: In a strainer placed over a large bowl thaw the blackberries and then press to remove all the juices (should only have seeds in the strainer). You will have about 1 1/2 cups of pureed blackberries. Stir in the sugar (add more sugar if needed). Refrigerate for several hours. (There will be 1/2 cup of extra puree left over after making the fruit fools. This can be frozen for another use.) Then place mixing bowl and whisk attachment in the freezer for about 15 minutes. Whip the cream and sugar until stiff peaks form. With a rubber spatula gently fold in the blackberry puree, leaving some streaks of the cream. Pour into glasses. Cover and refrigerate until serving time (up to 4 hours). Raspberry Fruit Fool: For the Raspberry Puree: Thaw the  raspberries in a large fine meshed strainer placed over a large bowl. Once the berries have completely thawed, force the juice from the berries by gently pressing the berries with the back of a large spoon. To the strained juice, stir in a little lemon juice and the white sugar (add more if needed). Refrigerate for several hours. Then place mixing bowl and whisk attachment in the freezer for about 15 minutes. Whip the cream and sugar until stiff peaks form. With a rubber s


Which fruit traditionally forms part of the dessert known as Eton Mess ?

Eton Mess Cake Eton Mess Cake by Tessa Huff Our contributor,  Tessa Huff , is sharing a new cake recipe today… Traditionally, Eton Mess is a dessert served in a dish – not in cake or slice-form.  A combination of crisp meringues, sweetened cream, and fresh berries, Eton Mess is a perfect balance of flavors and textures.  Simple, fresh, and kind of “messy,” this classic British dessert is easy to throw together and versatile.  You can event change it up by infusing the cream or swapping in any seasonal fruit you have on hand and you’re all set! While Eton Mess was created with “simplicity” and “ease” in mind (assuming you keep meringue cookies on hand), this Eton Mess Cake takes it up a notch.  The whipped cream, sweet fruit, and crunchy meringues pair so beautifully together, I thought why not transform the components of Eton Mess itself into a cake filling?  Similar to a strawberry shortcake, this light and fresh layer cake is perfect for spring and the warmer months ahead. In order to not weigh down the pillowy whipped cream and airy meringue, I created this variation of a sponge cake.  Unlike other butter or pound cakes that can be rather dense, this cake is light, airy, yet still provides structure and stability within a sky-high layer cake.  Once layered together, the crispy meringue bits nearly melt into the cream – each bite a perfect harmony of texture and sweetness.  Fresh berries always seem synonymous with spring and summer to me, but feel free to use whatever fruit you have on hand! To serve, carefully slice with a serrated knife.  The cake should be served within about 30 minutes of assembly or refrigerated (loosely covered in plastic to prevent the exposed cake layers from drying out). EATON MESS CAKE a recipe by  Tessa Huff For the Sponge Cake: 1 1/4 cup cake flour 1/2 teaspoon baking powder 3/4 cup canola or vegetable oil Preheat oven to 350 degrees.  Grease and flour two 8-inch cake pans and set aside. Sift together the cake flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt.  Set aside. In the bowl on an electric mixer, combine the whole eggs, egg yolks, sugar, and vanilla.  Using the whisk attachment, beat on high for about 5 minutes or until the batter resembles pale ribbons. Stop the mixing and remove the mixing bowl form the stand.  Sift the dry ingredients over the top of the batter.  Whisk by hand until just barely combined. Pour in the lemon juice and oil and whisk by hand until combined (taking care to not deflate the batter as much as possible). Evenly distribute the batter between the two pans and bake for about 35 to 38 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center of the cake comes out clean. Let cool on a wire rack before removing the cakes from their pans. For the Meringues: 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar 1/2 cup sugar 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract Preheat to oven to 215 degrees.  Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. In the bowl of an electric mixer, place the egg whites and cream of tartar.  Using the whisk attachment, begin whipping the whites on medium-low. Once the egg whites begin to foam, slowly add in the sugar and gradually increase the speed to medium-high. Continue to whip egg whites until stiff, glossy peaks.  Add in the vanilla and mix for an additional 30 seconds until combined. Spoon about 2/3 of the meringue onto the parchment paper into disks (about 3 inches in diameter – these will be broken up, so no need for them to be perfect). Fill a piping bag fitted with a star tip with the remaining meringue.  Pipe meringue “kisses” on the parchment (use two baking sheets if necessary). Bake the meringue for about 45 to 75 minutes, or until crisp on the outside and meringue can easily peel off the parchment. For the Whipped Cream: 2 cups heavy cream, chilled 1/4 cup granulated sugar 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract In the bowl on an electric mixer fitted with a whisk attachment, beat the cream on medium-high until it begins to thicken slightly. Gradually add in the sugar and vanilla and bump mixer up to high. Continue to whip the cream until medium-soft peaks. For the


On TV, what is the name of Peppa Pig's younger brother ?

Peppa Pig: My Birthday Party - Trailer - YouTube Peppa Pig: My Birthday Party - Trailer Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Mar 6, 2014 Peppa is a loveable little piggy who lives with her younger brother George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig. Peppa loves playing games, visiting exciting places and making new friends, but her absolute favorite thing to do is jumping up and down in muddy puddles! Get set for lots of laughs with Peppa, her family, and all her animal friends, in these 14 fun-filled adventures. License


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Which creatures are affected by Isle of Wight disease ?

Isle of Wight Disease | Article about Isle of Wight Disease by The Free Dictionary Isle of Wight Disease | Article about Isle of Wight Disease by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Isle+of+Wight+Disease Isle of Wight Disease   or acariasis, a chronic infection caused by the tick Acarapis Woodi Rennie of the family Tarsonemidae. First discovered in 1904 in one of the apiaries on the Isle of Wight (England), the disease is known in Europe and in the European part of the Soviet Union. The agent of acariasis was determined in 1920 by the Scottish professor J. Rennie and his coworkers. Initially the tick is located in the first pair of thoracic tracheae, near the base of the wing blade, and also in the abdominal, thoracic, and sometimes the cephalic flight sacs. In the thoracic trachea the tick multiplies and gradually spreads via the tracheae throughout the whole animal. The ticks quickly die outside the organism. The infection of a healthy bee occurs through direct contact with a sick one. The ticks do not infect eggs, larvae, or pupae of bees. Drones, workers, and foraging bees bring the disease into the hive. Even one infected family threatens the entirehive. Almost all species of bees are susceptible to acariasis. The disease is not evident for the first 2–4 years after infection. After this period, when 50 percent of the bees in the hive may be infected, symptoms of the disease are well developed, particularly on the first day of spring flights. Sick bees rapidly crawl from the hive but cannot fly. In many of the bees the wings are folded incorrectly. An acariasis-infected colony develops weakly, and its productivity is decreased. For precise diagnosis of the disease, 30–50 bees displaying clear symptoms of acariasis are sent to the veterinary laboratory from each infected hive. A volatile preparation—for instance, ether sulfonate—that is lethal to ticks is used; the treatment must be repeated periodically. However, to eradicate the disease fully all sick bees as well as all suspected cases must be eliminated from the hive. Preventive measures include thorough examination of the bees during the first spring flights and removal of suspected and infected bees for forwarding to a veterinary laboratory. If even one hive is infected, the entire apiary should be considered suspect. Quarantine is established on all apiaries within a 5–km radius of the contaminated hive. Sale of bees from the quarantine zone is forbidden. Honey, honeycombs, and wax from infected bees is not dangerous to man and healthy bees. Therefore, the sale and shipment of these products is permitted. REFERENCES


Blind Hughie, Fortress and Concentration are all forms of which popular game?

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Which bone do jockeys break most often ?

Clavicle Fractures Clavicle (Collar Bone) Fractures Clavicle (Collar Bone) Fractures The collar bone or clavicle is a bone which is located between the shoulder and the sternum (or breast bone) and is the most commonly fractured bone seen in the clinic. Anatomy The collar bone or clavicle is a bone which is located between the shoulder and the sternum (or breast bone). In my practice as a “shoulder and elbow” specialist, it is the most commonly fractured bone seen in the clinic. The most common way to fracture the clavicle is through a fall or direct blow to the area, often after a fall from a bike, a football injury or soccer injury. Occasionally it can be fractured in a car accident. It is generally an isolated fracture although sometimes it occurs with other shoulder fractures or more commonly with rib fractures. The clavicle bone is divided into 3 main parts: 1. Medial end (part closest to the sternum) 2. Midshaft (is in the middle of the clavicle and the most commonly fractured part) 3. Distal end (The part on the outside part of the clavicle) A Midshaft Clavicle Fracture What are the symptoms? Most patients hear or feel a crack when the clavicle breaks or fractures. They then notice specific pain over the clavicle and often feel a lump under the skin. The shoulder tends to sit forward and the patient can often feel the 2 ends of bone moving apart. The shoulder is very painful for the first week when any form of movement occurs in the arm. The shoulder is best rested in a sling until appropriate medical treatment can be sought and the diagnosis made. X-rays are usually performed in an “Accident and Emergency” department. How is a diagnosis made? Diagnosis of a clavicle fracture is made using the history described by the patient, a plain x-ray of the clavicle and in some instances a CT scan. How are these problems treated? In the past most patients have been treated in a sling and sent to their general practitioner for ongoing treatment. They have been told that it will take 6 to 8 weeks for the fracture to heal and that you will be left with a lump however it probably won’t bother you in the future. This is true for the majority of fractures in patients less than twelve to fourteen years of age however for those older, it is slowly becoming more evident that a lot of these fractures don’t do as well as thought in the past. It is generally accepted that clavicle fractures in adults that are in good alignment or near anatomical position can be left to heal well in a sling or in a figure-of-8 bandage. In a child this will take about 4 weeks to heal and in an adult about 6 to 8 weeks. Which fractures require surgery? In my practice and what is generally becoming more accepted in the literature, is that most fractures of the clavicle that are displaced, angulated or overlapped are best treated with an operation. This operation can either be performed by realigning the bones in their original shape using a “plate and screws” on top of the bone or by using a “pin” that goes down the centre of the bone. Both of these techniques are successful and the decision generally comes down to the fracture pattern and the preference of the surgeon. The idea of the operation is to make the patient as comfortable as possible by making the fracture stable, and therefore allowing the patient to return to normal activities as soon as possible. What do clavicle fractures look like on X-ray? Below are examples of typical fractures that benefit from surgery. There are various types or classifications of clavicle fractures and below are some examples of each type and how they look once they have been fixed: Angulated fractures - as the clavicle is a flat bone if it heals in a bent position there is an increased chance of refracture when left alone. This young man was 16 years old at when he landed heavily while playing rugby. He had surgery three days after seeing me and healed within 5 weeks:   Displaced fractures - A fracture where the 2 bone ends are widely separated. These fractures have a higher incidence of not healing and if they do hea


Whose first two hit albums were No Parlez and The Secret of Association ?

Paul Young | New Music And Songs | Paul Young About Paul Young For much of the '80s, Paul Young rivaled Simply Red's Mick Hucknall as the top blue-eyed soul/pop singer in the U.K. In America, Young was known primarily for his lone chart-topper, "Every Time You Go Away," but was able to sustain his commercial success at home for much of the decade. He was chiefly an interpretive singer, and although he did write some of his own material, his greatest strengths lay in covering R&B classics and rescuing forgotten chestnuts from obscurity. Unfortunately, Young's career was interrupted periodically by difficulties with his voice, and those health problems substantially curtailed his activities in the '90s. Paul Young was born in Luton, north of London in Bedfordshire, on January 17, 1956. He started his music career playing bass and guitar in several local bands, gradually working his way up to lead singer posts. Young first made a splash as frontman of new wavers the Streetband, who scored a national U.K. hit with 1978's "Toast." When they disbanded in 1979, Young and several bandmates quickly regrouped as the Q-Tips, a retro-minded soul outfit with a jones for classic Motown. With a self-titled album on Chrysalis and a relentless touring schedule, the Q-Tips generated significant interest in Young's solo potential, and in 1982 he signed with CBS, hastening the Q-Tips' breakup. Young forged a songwriting partnership with Q-Tips keyboardist Ian Kewley, who also joined Young's new backing band, the Royal Family (complete with a subset of female backup singers dubbed the Fabulous Wealthy Tarts). His debut solo single, "Iron Out the Rough Spots," was released in late 1982, and was followed by a cover of Nicky Thomas' reggae-pop hit "Love of the Common People." Neither single did particularly well on the charts, but his version of the lesser-known Marvin Gaye number "Wherever I Lay My Hat (That's My Home)" was a roaring success, topping the U.K. charts and pushing his debut album, No Parlez, to the same position later that year. No Parlez gave Young his first Top 40 hit in the U.S. with the Jack Lee-penned "Come Back and Stay" (a U.K. Top Ten), and also drew attention with its left-field cover of Joy Division's "Love Will Tear Us Apart." Young mounted an international tour in support of the album, which sold several million copies worldwide; afterwards, however, he suffered the first of numerous throat ailments which would pop up throughout his career. Kept out of action for much of the latter half of 1984, Young nonetheless made a contribution to the Band Aid "Do They Know It's Christmas?" single, and returned to the U.K. Top Ten with a version of Ann Peebles' "I'm Gonna Tear Your Playhouse Down." The latter appeared on his sophomore album, The Secret of Association, released in 1985. That year, Young scored the biggest hit of his career with "Every Time You Go Away," a previously obscure Hall & Oates album track from 1980. "Every Time You Go Away" topped the pop charts in both the U.K. and U.S., ending up as far and away his biggest success in the latter. Young followed it with another U.K. Top Ten hit in the original "Everything Must Change," and watched The Secret of Association become his second U.K. chart-topping album. Young concentrated mostly on original material (co-written with Kewley) on his third album, 1986's Between Two Fires. A slicker, less soul-flavored outing, Between Two Fires sold respectably to Young's U.K. fan base, but didn't produce any major hits, and slowed his momentum somewhat. In its wake, Young took several years off from recording, chiefly for personal reasons but also to rest his voice. He didn't return until 1990, when Other Voices restored his commercial standing with a reading of the Chi-Lites' classic "Oh Girl," his only other U.S. Top Ten. He returned to the U.K. Top Five in 1991 with "Senza una Donna (Without a Woman)," a duet with Italian pop singer Zucchero that appeared on Young's hits comp From Time to Time: The Singles Collection. In 1992, Young's version of Jimmy Ruffin's "What Becomes


Which Monty Python comedian wrote and sang the theme tune to BBC's One Foot In the Grave ?

Who is Eric Idle? - YouTube Who is Eric Idle? Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Jul 30, 2015 Who is Eric Idle https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gg6cC... Eric Idle (born 29 March 1943) is an English comedian, actor, author, singer-songwriter, musician, writer and comedic composer. Idle is a member of the English surreal comedy group Monty Python, a member of The Rutles on Saturday Night Live, and the author of the Broadway musical Spamalot. Eric Idle was born on March 29, 1943 in South Shields, Tyne and Wear, England. He is an actor and writer, known for Monty Python and the Holy Grail (1975), Life of Brian (1979) and The Meaning of Life (1983). He has been married to Tania Kosevich since May 22, 1981. They have one child. He was previously married to Lyn Ashley. Idle wrote for Python mostly by himself, at his own pace, although he sometimes found it difficult in having to present material to the others and make it seem funny without the back-up support of a partner. Cleese admitted that this was slightly unfair – when the Pythons voted on which sketches should appear in a show, "he only got one vote", but says that Idle was an independent person and worked best on his own. Idle himself admitted this was sometimes difficult: "You had to convince five others. And they were not the most un-egotistical of writers, either." Idle's work in Python is often characterised by an obsession with language and communication: many of his characters have verbal peculiarities, such as the man who speaks in anagrams, the man who says words in the wrong order, and the butcher who alternates between rudeness and politeness every time he speaks. A number of his sketches involve extended monologues (for example the customer in the "Travel Agency" sketch who won't stop talking about his unpleasant experiences with holidays), and he would frequently spoof the unnatural language and speech patterns of television presenters. Unlike Palin, Idle is said to be the master of insincere characters, from the David Frost-esque Timmy Williams, to small-time crook Stig O'Tracy, who tries to deny the fact that organised crime master Dinsdale Piranha nailed his head to the floor. The second-youngest member of the Pythons, Idle was closest in spirit to the students and teenagers who made up much of Python's fanbase. Python sketches dealing most with contemporary obsessions like pop music, sexual permissiveness and recreational drugs are usually Idle's work, often characterised by double entendre, sexual references, and other "naughty" subject matter – most famously demonstrated in "Nudge Nudge." Idle originally wrote "Nudge, Nudge" for Ronnie Barker, but it was rejected because there was 'no joke in the words'. A competent guitarist, Idle composed many of the group's most famous musical numbers, most notably "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life", the closing number of Life of Brian, which has grown to become a Python signature tune. He was responsible for the "Galaxy Song" from The Meaning of Life and "Eric the Half-a-Bee", a whimsical tune that first appeared on the Previous Record album. On television, Idle created Rutland Weekend Television (RWT), a sketch show on BBC2, written by himself, with music by Neil Innes. RWT was 'Britain's smallest television network'. The name was a parody of London Weekend Television, the independent television franchise contractor that provided Londoners with their ITV services at weekends; Rutland had been England's smallest county, but had recently been 'abolished' in an administrative shake-up. To make the joke complete, the programme went out on a weekday. Other regular performers were David Battley, Henry Woolf, Gwen Taylor and Terence Bayler and George Harrison made a guest appearance on one episode. Idle received good critical notices appearing in projects written and directed by others


Which farm dog watches over the home of Shaun the Sheep ?

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Which James Bond film features two female bodyguards named Bambi and Thumper ?

Thumper | James Bond Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Portrayed by Trina Parks Thumper is the name of one of two women acting as guards for Blofeld to prevent anyone from seeing the reclusive Willard Whyte . The character were developed especially for the 1971 film Diamonds Are Forever and was portrayed by Trina Parks. Film biography When James Bond enters the house where Mr. Whyte is supposed to be staying at, he's greeted by these two beautiful women, who quickly attack him using various athletic jumps and kicks. James Bond is even choked by Bambi 's thighs, but soon gets out from that predicament, only to be thrown into an outdoor pool. Sensing an opportunity to finish Bond off, the two women dive in to the pool and attempt to drown him.  The exhausted and beaten Bond looks to be easy prey for these nimble karate experts and they quickly seize the advantage and hold Bond's head underwater. However, it soon turns out to be a tactical error for the ladies. Transferring the fight to the deep end of the pool, negates their martial arts skills and Bond is quickly able to turn the tables on the girls and holds them both underwater until  Felix Leiter and his men show up. Bond continues to hold the ladies underwater for 30 seconds as they thrash about. By now their struggle indicates that they are desperate for air.  Bond lifts their heads up for a quick breath but then it's right back under immediately while he talks amusedly to Leiter, who complains about Bond wasting time in the pool. The bubbles and struggles of the women underwater indicate that they are near drowning at this point and Bond senses that they might be ready to talk. Bond first releases Thumper, and she desperately uses her last breath to swim to the poolside while Bond continues to hold Bambi under.  Thumper knows that her partner needs air so she complies by pointing to the shed below where Whyte is being held. Then Bond releases his hold on Bambi, who desperately swims to the side. Bond, heading for Whyte, leaves behind the exhaustedly coughing women who are holding on to the sides of the pool, gasping for air before they are presumably arrested. Who would you like to see play the two sexy but deadly female bodyguards in a sequel? 2013-05-16T20:38:09Z Ellen Page and the black girl from misfits 2013-08-17T20:27:39Z


Which six-a-side game was invented in 1895 by William G. Morgan ?

History of Volleyball - William Morgan By Mary Bellis Updated February 03, 2016. William Morgan invented volleyball in 1895 at the Holyoke, Massachusetts, YMCA (Young Men's Christian Association) where he served as Director of Physical Education. Morgan originally called his new game of Volleyball, Mintonette. The name Volleyball came about after a demonstration game of the sport, when a spectator commented that the game involved much "volleying" and game was renamed Volleyball. William Morgan was born in the state of New York and studied at Springfield College, Massachusetts. Ironically at Springfield, Morgan met James Naismith who invented basketball in 1891. Morgan was motivated by Naismith's game of basketball designed for younger students to invent a game suitable for the older members of the YMCA. William Morgan's basis for the new game of Volleyball was the then popular and similar German game of Faustball and a few other sports including: tennis (the net), basketball, baseball and handball. The Morgan Trophy Award is presented annually to the most outstanding male and female collegiate volleyball player in the United States. continue reading below our video Profile of James Naismith Established by the William G. Morgan Foundation in 1995 during the centennial year of volleyball, the trophy is named in honor of William Morgan. To learn more about the history of Volleyball as a sport read Scott Hammon's article entitled For The Love of Volleyball. Scott Hammon is our About expert and guide to Volleyball .


Hampton Court Palace was originally built for which individual ?

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What is the nautical term bosun short for ?

Word List: Definitions of Nautical Terms and Ship Parts Tweets by @schrisomalis Nautical Terms Ahoy, mateys! This be a fair and true listing of words having to do with ships and sailing, 225 of them in all. These terms come mainly from the great age of sailing ships, the 16th to 18th centuries, and almost all hail from the two great seafaring peoples of the day, those being the brave English and the most hated Dutch. Be fairly warned: I, being a landlubber of the most scurvy sort, know little of such nautical matters aside from what my word-books tell me, so if there are any sea-dogs out there who would deign to correct me on matters of seaman's cant and jargon, ye should holler from atop the crow's nest of your vessels. Ahoy! Word hardwood on either side of bowsprit through which forestays are reeved belay to secure a rope by winding on a pin or cleat bilge lower point of inner hull of a ship binnacle case in which a ship's compass is kept bitts posts mounted on a ship for fastening ropes bluepeter blue flag with white square in centre used as ship's signal boatswain ship's crewmember in charge of equipment and maintenance bobstay rope used on ships to steady the bowsprit bollard short post on a wharf or ship to which ropes are tied boltrope strong rope stitched to edges of a sail bosun anchor carried at bow of a ship bowline rope used to keep weather edge of a sail taut bowsprit spar that extends at bows of a ship brails ropes on edge of sail for hauling up bream to clean a ship's bottom by burning off seaweed bulwark the side of a ship above the deck bumpkin spar projecting from stern of ship bunt middle of sail, fish-net or cloth when slack buntline rope attached to middle of square sail to haul it up to the yard burgee small ship's flag used for identification or signalling cable heavy rope or chain for mooring a ship cabotage shipping and sailing between points in the same country camber slight arch or convexity to a beam or deck of a ship capstan upright device for winding in heavy ropes or cables careen to turn a ship on its side in order to clean or repair it cathead projection near the bow of a ship to which anchor is secured chine the intersection of the middle and sides of a boat chock metal casting with curved arms for passing ropes for mooring ship clew corner of sail with hole to attach ropes coaming raised edge around ship's hatches to keep water out cocket official shipping seal; customs clearance form cofferdam narrow vacant space between two bulkheads of a ship cog single-masted, square-sailed ship with raised stern companionway stairs from upper deck of ship to lower deck cordage ropes in the rigging of a ship cringle loop at corner of sail to which a line is attached crosstrees horizontal crosspieces at a masthead used to support ship's mast davit device for hoisting and lowering a boat deadeye rounded wooden block with hole used to set up ship's stays deadwood timbers built into ends of ship when too narrow to permit framing demurrage delay of vessel's departure or loading with cargo dodger shield against rain or spray on a ship's bridge dogwatch a short, evening period of watch duty on a ship downhaul rope for holding down or hauling down a sail or spar dromond large single-sailed ship powered by rowers dyogram ship's chart indicating compass deflection due to ship's iron earing line for fastening corner of a sail to the gaff or yard ensign part of ship's stern where name is displayed fairlead ring through which rope is led to change its direction without friction fardage wood placed in bottom of ship to keep cargo dry fiddley iron framework around hatchway opening figurehead ornament or (usually female) bust attached to the bow of a ship flagstaff flag pole at stern of a ship fluke part of an anchor that fastens in the ground forebitt post for fastening cables at a ship's foremast forecabin cabin in fore part of ship forecastle short raised deck at fore end of ship; fore of ship under main deck forefoot foremost end of ship's keel foremast mast nearest the bow of a ship foresail lowest sail set


Which cast member played the piano in the original Beyond the Fringe satirical revue of the early Sixties ?

Dudley Moore - Biography - IMDb Dudley Moore Biography Showing all 50 items Jump to: Overview  (5) | Mini Bio  (1) | Spouse  (4) | Trade Mark  (1) | Trivia  (31) | Personal Quotes  (8) Overview (5) 5' 2½" (1.59 m) Mini Bio (1) Dudley Moore, the gifted comedian who had at least three distinct career phases that brought him great acclaim and success, actually started out as a musical prodigy as a child. He was born in Dagenham, Essex, England, in 1935, to working class parents, Ada Francis (Hughes), an English secretary, and John Havlin Moore, a Scottish railway electrician (originally from Glasgow). Dudley won a music scholarship to Magdalen College, Oxford, to study the organ. At university, he also studied composition and became a classically trained pianist, though his forte on the piano for public performance was jazz. After graduating from Magdalen College in 1958, Moore was offered a position as organist at King's College, Cambridge, but turned it down in order to go to London and pursue a music and acting career. Fellow Oxonian Alan Bennett (Exter Colelge, B.A., Medieval History, 1957) had already recommended him to John Bassett, who was putting together a satirical comedy revue called "Beyond The Fringe". "Beyond The Fringe" was to be Moore's first brush with fame, along with co-stars Bennett, future theatrical director Jonathan Miller (now Sir Jonathan, who studied Medicine at Cambridge and was a physician), and Peter Cook , who was destined to become Moore's comic partner during the 1960s and '70s. It was Miller who had recommended Cook for "Beyond the Fringe", in much the same way that Bennett had bird-dogged Moore. Cook, who had studied modern languages at Cambridge, had been part of the famous Cambridge theatrical, the Footlights revue in 1959, had subsequently gone to London to star in a West End revue for Kenneth Williams , "Pieces of Eight". This old-fashioned review was such a success there was a sequel, "One Over The Eight". He was advised by his agent not to star in the fringe with the three others as he was a professional whereas they were amateurs. Ironically, the great success of "Beyond the Fringe", which was a new kind of satirical comedy, would doom the very old-fashioned reviews that Cook had just tasted success in. "Beyond the Fringe" not only won great acclaim in the UK, but it was a hit in the U.S.. The four won a special Tony Award in 1963 for their Broadway production of "Beyond The Fringe" and there was a television program made of the revue in 1964. Moore and Cook were offered the TV show Not Only... But Also (1965) by the BBC in 1965. Peter Cook was on as a guest. Their pairing was so successful, it enjoyed a second season in 1966 and a third in 1970. They were particularly funny as the working-class characters "Pete" and "Dud". The duo then broke into the movies, including The Wrong Box (1966) and Bedazzled (1967). In 1974, the duo won their second Tony Award for their show "Good Night", which was the stage version of their TV series "Not Only... But Also". In the mid- to late 1970s, they issued three comic albums in the guise of the characters "Derek" and "Clive" (Moore and Cook, respectively), two lavatory attendants that many viewed as reincarnations of their earlier TV characters "Pete" and "Dud". The albums, ad libbed in a recording studio while the two drank vast quantities of alcohol, were noted at the time for their obscenity. Their typical routine was a stream-of-consciousness fugue by Cook, interspersed with interjections by Moore. With their obscenity-laden, free-formed riffs, Derke and Clive presaged the more free-wheeling shock comedy of the 1980s and '90s. After marrying American actress Tuesday Weld in 1975, Moore moved to the U.S. and began a second career as a solo screen comedian, stealing the show from Chevy Chase and Goldie Hawn as the horny conductor in the movie comedy, Foul Play (1978). When George Segal dropped out of the movie 10 (1979), director Blake Edwards cast Moore in the lead role as the composer undergoing a mid-life crisis. It was a huge hit, but was sur


Who was British Prime Minister from 1902 to 1905 ?

Arthur James Balfour Prime Minister 1902-1905 Arthur James Balfour Prime Minister 1902-1905 Send to Kindle Arthur James Balfour Prime Minister 1902-1905 Arthur James Balfour was British Prime Minister and leader of the Conservative Party in he period 1902-1905. He was well connected, his uncle was Lord Salisbury Prime Minister with whom he served his apprenticeship as private secretary and subsequently as Chief Secretary for Ireland between 1887-1891. During that time he became known as ‘Bloody’ Balfour. In keeping with his background he was educated at Eton and Trinity College Cambridge, he was also a member of the Royal Society and British Association and a supporter of early genetics research, his brother being a leader in the field at that time. He was no intellectual slouch but largely viewed as an unsuccessful Prime Minister. His personal style being no small factor in his difficulties. This quote alone shows that he was not known to be  man of the people and belonged more to the previous 19th Century rather than the pre-war climate at the start of the 20th. “The General Strike has taught the working class more in four days than years of talking could have done.” Arthur Balfour on the General Strike He was a subtle thinker but not possessed of natural charisma a work of distinction being “Defence of Philosophic Doubt in 1879” in this work Balfour makes a powerful argument for intellectual liberty in the face of growing dogmatic scientism. Intriguing in itself but not our focus here. Famous or Infamous for his ‘Balfour Declaration’ 1917 But Balfour is remembered most for the ‘Balfour Declaration’ a grand name for a modest and short letter written to a member of the Rothschild’s family indicating that the British Government were minded to look favourably on a home for the Jewish people in Palestine. Just two years later in 1919 see what Balfour says to Curzon a direct quotation:  “in Palestine we do not propose even to go through the form of consulting the wishes of the present inhabitants of the country….The Four Great Powers are committed to Zionism. And Zionism, be it right or wrong, good or bad, is rooted in age-long traditions, in present needs, in future hopes, of far profounder import than the desires and prejudices of the 700,000 Arabs who now inhabit that ancient land……….” Balfour to Curzon 1919, maybe the meaning of the declaration is pretty irrelevant by then… The intent and meaning and repercussions of those words continue to echo down the decades to the present time. If ever there would be an example of how even in a letter we should be very precise and economic with words that might otherwise be misinterpreted then this was it. But more of that later. “I thought Winston Churchill was a young man of promise, but it appears he is a young man of promises.” Arthur Balfour, ironic given he position over broken promises to the Arabs and his own statements Education Act 1902 and Committee for Imperial Defence Balfour’s other accomplishments (whilst PM) were the Education Act of 1902 which essentially introduced local accountability and responsibility under the LEA system for secondary education, which would enable higher education to develop in the UK and deserves coverage in its own right in respect of its contribution to Social Change and Reform , so more of that later. The Conservative party was also embroiled in its own internal divisions in respect of Tariff Reform and Balfour had tried to diffuse the issue by the creation of the Committee for Imperial Defence but this did not prevent a landslide defeat in the 1906 election which would lead to the Liberal government taking power. This in turn would  the People’s Budget to the House and cause an outright confrontation with the Conservative led House of Lords in 1908, casing a constitutional crisis in its own right. Arguably a domino effect. Not all down to the account of Balfour but his personal style or lack of it did not help. Aristocratic, aloof and sometimes described as ‘languid’ Balfour was not a personable man, was aristocratic and aloof in his pers


Which retail guru presented the TV series Mary Queen of Shops ?

Mary Queen of Shops - TV Series (2007- ) Mary Queen of Shops Mary Queen of Shops Documentary, Reality, and Bus./Financial | TV-PG | BBC Two Be the first to review Smart Rating Awards: Nominated for 1 award; did not win the award Retail guru Mary Portas sets out to keep Britain's small shopkeepers in business. See All TV Shows Do You Like The Show? Advertisement More TV Shows That Premiered in 2007 The Best Comedy Shows You Can Stream PrettyFamous found the 50 best comedy TV shows available on streaming services today. 9 minute read › The following metrics contributed to the Smart Rating: IMDb Rating Click on a number for details about an individual metric. Ratings in Context Compared to the Median Smart Rating IMDb Rating Compared to the Median IMDb Rating Smart Rating Compared to Top 2000s Documentary Shows IMDb Rating Compared to Top 2000s Documentary Shows Highly-Rated Shows on BBC Two Advertisement Share Awards Mary Queen of Shops has been nominated for 1 award, which they lost. To put this in perspective, the typical TV series has never been nominated for or won an award, the most-nominated series has received 180 nominations, and the most awards wins for a television series is 62 awards. By Year


With the exception of its short coastline, The Gambia is bordered on all sides by which other West African country ?

africa – Juju en route By lacroixjul 1 Comment Hakuna Matata! What a wonderful phrase. Hakuna Matata! Ain’t no passing craze. It means no worries for the rest of your days. It’s our problem-free philosophy. Hakuna Matata! Does this catchy song ring a bell? Reminds you of a lion, a meerkat and a warthog happily singing in the jungle? Hakuna Matata was indeed a very popular song in the Waltz Disney movie of The Lion King. However, this wonderful phrase is actually an expression used across East Africa meaning ‘no worries’ in Swahili, describing the positive and easy-going African lifestyle. Well, this is exactly how I can recap my week on the heavenly island of Zanzibar. Since I’m having such a wonderful experience in SA, I decided to extend my contract at the orphanage for another few weeks. Therefore, in order to renew my South African visa, I had to leave the country for a few days to be eligible for a new stamp on my return (perfect excuse for a little vacation, right?). With South African winter at our doorstep, my holiday criteria were clear: heat and beach! I might be Canadian, but it’s getting freaking cold down here! Thus, I opted for Zanzibar, an exotic place I was dreaming of visiting. ☀ Zanzibar is an archipelago of 50 islands with a population of a 1.3 million, nestling in the tropical waters of the Indian Ocean. Unguja, the main island, is located 36km off the African East coast and 6 degrees from the Ecuador. Zanzibar is a semi-autonomous part of Tanzania, which means they still have their own President and government, and they deal with their own internal matters. Over the centuries, Zanzibar has been colonized and occupied by explorers, traders and settlers of several nationalities (Swahili, Persians, Arabs, Indians and Europeans) becoming today a small nation rich in history and culture. For decades, Zanzibar was mainly used as a slave-trading port until this practice was abolished in 1890. Today, the economy of Zanzibar relies on tourism and spices exportation (Zanzibar was once the world’s leading clove producer!). Stone Town Sunset boat cruise A few highlights of my trip… -My visit to a spice farm where my senses were highly stimulated. I got the chance to smell, taste and feel dozens of local spices including cinnamon, coffee, nutmeg, ginger and of course cloves. -I also had the privilege to pet and feed giant tortoises of over 200 years old in a sanctuary in Stone Town (the nation’s capital). -Finally, yes I did enjoy the pristine beaches on a daily basis, but a visit to Zanzibar would not have been complete without visiting the underwater world. Therefore, I spent my last day scuba diving, exploring the depths of the Indian Ocean where I spotted turtles, starfishes and massive schools of colourful fishes. It was the perfect Hakuna Matata type of holiday where I fully recharged my batteries before heading back to my ‘mommy’ role at Othandweni. It’s now time to make the most of my last moments with my little ones… 3 weeks before my big departure! Visiting the spice farm in style! Underwater treasures By lacroixjul Leave a comment It’s been 6 months now since I left home and I’m presently visiting my 6th country on my itinerary, South Africa. So far my journey has been way above my expectations. The people I’ve met, the places I’ve seen, the cultures I’ve come across, have all changed my perspective on life. This experience has open my mind and my heart on a whole new level. I’ve learned to fully embrace every day, to appreciate the little things life gives us and to simply be happy! 😊 Ok enough with the cheesiness! 😝 I arrived in South Africa at the end of February to attend the Ultra electronic music festival, which I’ve been impatiently waiting for since last year! After having spent six months in developing countries arriving in Johannesburg (the largest city in the country) was a bit of a reverse culture choc, but at the same time, it felt good to be in a familiar environment. Flashing my Canadian flag throughout the festival was an easy way to make new friends, but also a great way to get the at


Julius was the first name of which Bond villain ?

Dr. Julius No | Villains Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Terrorist “ East? West? Just points of a compass, each as stupid as the other. I am a member of SPECTRE. Special Executive for Counter Intelligence, Terrorism, Revenge, Extortion. The four great cornerstones of power headed by the greatest brains in the world. „ ~ Dr. No telling Bond about what his terrorist organization is about. Dr. Julius No is the titular main antagonist in the first James Bond film, Dr. No, played by Joseph Wiseman. He works for the evil organization SPECTRE , who profited off of playing the United States and the USSR against each other. Dr. No's radiation experiments for SPECTRE led to loss of his hands, which No replaced with steel prosthetic hands capable of crushing metal objects. Contents The successful criminal brain is always superior - it has to be. „ ~ Dr. No's most famous quote. Dr. No was born in China to the daughter of a wealthy Chinese family and a German missionary. Such half-breed status precluded him from many activities, but his skill with numbers gained him the position of accountant for a local Triad, or crime family. He stole a large sum of money from them, which forced Dr. No to leave China. It was about this time that SPECTRE picked him up to work for their espionage department. Crab Key After working on various projects for SPECTRE around the world, Dr. No was sent by his superiors to Crab Key, an island they had bought off Jamaica. Here he was to orchestrate a project using radioactive beams to interfere with US space program in Cape Canaveral, funded with Soviet money. He had a local British official murdered when he got too close to the truth. This caused Britain's MI-6 to send James Bond, agent 007, to investigate. Clash with Bond Upon Bond's arrival in Jamaica, Dr. No made several attempts to assassinate him. When all of these attempts failed, Dr. No let Bond come to him. When Bond finally arrived on Crab Key, Dr, No had him captured and brought to him, where he offered him a position in SPECTRE. Dr. No moments before his death When Bond wittily refused, No had him locked up in a cell while he went to work on the project's latest phase, to bring one of NASA's gemini rockets. Bond escaped from his cell and tampered with Dr. No's machinery, which began to self destruct. Bond and No ended up fighting over his boiling reactor coolant as his nuclear reactor overheated. He fell into the coolant and was boiled alive, unable to get a firm grip on anything with his slick, metallic hands. Videos Add a photo to this gallery Trivia Ian Fleming had wanted his friend Noel Coward to portray No, who refused the offer when it was given to him. Fleming also considered his step-cousin Christopher Lee for the role, but by the time he had suggested him to the producers they had already decided to cast Joseph Wiseman as Dr. No. Lee would later go on to star as Francisco Scaramanga , the main antagonist of The Man with the Golden Gun. In fashion typical for the spy parody, Get Smart's Agents 86 and 99 once faced off against a villain called Dr. Yes, as well as a villain called The Claw (Ethnically mispronounced 'The Craw') who had an artificial metallic appendage in place of one of his hands. Although he is the main villain, he only makes a personal appearance in the climax. Navigation


Which newspaper was originally known as The Sunday Pictorial ?

History of Newspapers by the NMA William Caxton sets up the first English printing press in Westminster. 1549 First known English newsletter: Requests of the Devonshyre and Cornyshe Rebelles. 1621 First titled newspaper, Corante, published in London. 1649 Cromwell suppressed all newsbooks on the eve of Charles I's execution. 1690 Worcester Postman launched. (In 1709 it starts regular publication as Berrow's Worcester Journal, considered to be the oldest surviving English newspaper). 1702 Launch of the first regular daily newspaper: The Daily Courant. 1709 First Copyright Act; Berrow's Worcester Journal, considered the oldest surviving English newspaper, started regular publication. 1712 First Stamp Act; advertisement, paper and stamp duties condemned as taxes on knowledge. Stamford Mercury believed to have been launched. 1717 The Kentish Post and Canterbury Newsletter launched. It took on its current name, Kentish Gazette, in 1768. 1718 Leeds Mercury started (later merged into Yorkshire Post). 1737 Belfast News Letter founded (world's oldest surviving daily newspaper). 1748 Aberdeen Journal began (Scotland's oldest newspaper - now the Press & Journal). 1772 Hampshire Chronicle launched, Hampshire's oldest paper. 1788 Daily Universal Register (est. 1785) became The Times. 1791 Harmsworth (then Northcliffe) bought The Observer. 1906 Newspaper Proprietors Association founded for national dailies. 1907 National Union of Journalists founded as a wage-earners union. 1915 Rothermere launched Sunday Pictorial (later Sunday Mirror). 1922 Death of Northcliffe. Control of Associated Newspapers passed to Rothermere. 1928 Northcliffe Newspapers set up as a subsidiary of Associated Newspapers. Provincial Newspapers set up as a subsidiary of United Newspapers. 1931 Audit Bureau of Circulations formed. 1936 Britain's first colour advertisement appears (in Glasgow's Daily Record). 1944 Iliffe took over BPM Holdings (including Birmingham Post). 1946 Guild of British Newspaper Editors formed (now the Society of Editors). 1953 General Council of the Press established. 1955 Month-long national press strike. Daily Record acquired by Mirror Group. 1959 Manchester Guardian becomes The Guardian. Six-week regional press printing strike. 1960 Photocomposition and web-offset printing progressively introduced. 1964 The Sun launched, replacing Daily Herald. Death of Beaverbrook. General Council of the Press reformed as the Press Council. 1969 Murdoch's News International acquired The Sun and News of the World. 1976 Nottingham Evening Post is Britain's first newspaper to start direct input by journalists. 1978 The Times and The Sunday Times ceased publication for 11 months. 1980 Association of Free Newspaper founded (folded 1991). Regional Newspaper Advertising Bureau formed. 1981 News International acquired The Times and the Sunday Times. 1983 Industrial dispute at Eddie Shah's Messenger group plant at Warrington. 1984 Mirror Group sold by Reed to Maxwell (Pergamon). First free daily newspaper, the (Birmingham) Daily News, launched by husband & wife team Chris & Pat Bullivant. 1986 News International moved titles to a new plant at Wapping. Eddie Shah launchedToday, first colour national daily launched. The Independent launched. 1987 News International took over Today. 1988 RNAB folded. Newspaper Society launched PressAd as its commercial arm. Thomson launched Scotland on Sunday and Sunday Life. 1989 Last Fleet Streetpaper produced by Sunday Express. 1990 First Calcutt report on Privacy and Related Matters. Launch of The European (by Maxwell) and Independent on Sunday. 1991 Press Complaints Commission replaced the Press Council. AFN folded. Death of Robert Maxwell (November). Management buy-out of Birmingham Post and sister titles. Midland Independent Newspapers established. 1992 Management buy-out by Caledonian Newspapers of Lonrho's Glasgow titles, The Herald and Evening Times. 1993 Guardian Media Group bought The Observer. UK News set up by Northcliffe and Westminster Press as rival news agency to the Press Association. Second Calcutt report into s


Who played the title role in the 2012 film The Amazing Spider-Man ?

The Amazing Spider-Man (2012) - IMDb (Norway) – See all my reviews I admit that I too didn't exactly get that excited when I heard that this was in the making. The Sam Raimi trilogy was a fun ride, and the idea of making another Spider-Man movie with a completely new cast seemed strange and unnecessary. When the cast was announced, I got a little bit curious, but nothing more. However, when I watched it, I got a whole other impression. I really liked it. The atmosphere was great, and perhaps a little darker than the Sam Raimi movies at times. I know many of you who read this will hate me for saying this, but I actually think this movie was a LITTLE bit better that the previous ones. Not much, but just a hint better. One thing is the cast. I really didn't like Tobey Maguire as Spider-Man that much. I didn't have a huge problem with him back then, but now when I saw this, I must say that I like Andrew Garfields "version" better. He's a little more tougher, both physically and in personality. Also, I think Emma Stone did good as Gwen Stacy. I liked her better as Peter Parker's girlfriend than Kirsten Dunst. The Villain, too, was great. I won't say more about him, not wanting to spoil anything. When I read many of the reviews in here, I don't see much positivity about this movie. I think that's unfair. At least, it's mediocre. Giving this a 1/10 is criminally wrong. At least I think so. If you wonder if you should see this or not, at least give it a chance. Don't let the bad reviews scare you away. 71 of 107 people found this review helpful.  Was this review helpful to you? Yes


Alan Strang is the tortured hero of which award-winning 1973 stage play by Peter Shaffer ?

Free shaffer Essays and Papers [preview] Passion in Peter Shaffer's Equus - In Peter Shaffer's Equus, A psychiatrist, Martin Dysart, is conducting an investigation on Alan Strang. He is learning, through his investigation of Alan's horrific crime, about what it really means to make someone "normal" and what a psychiatrist really does. It is the job of Dysart to find the motive of Alan's actions, but he is not prepared for what he learns. After meeting Alan, Dysart has a dream. This dream is of a ritual sacrifice in Greece. Dysart's passion lies in Greece. He has always wanted to believe in something greater than himself....   [tags: Peter Shaffer, Equus] :: 1 Works Cited [preview] Substituting Pain for Passion in Peter Shaffer’s Equus - Equus is as complex as the human mind. Exploring psychological questions such as what does it mean to be normal, and should individuality be sacrificed for the sake of normality. Whilst propelling a mystery, crime story, and a psychological thriller, Peter Shaffer’s Equus examines the minds of a young stable boy who has blinded several horses and the aging psychiatrist asked to “cure” him. But would a “cure” really normalize the teenager. A seventeen year old boy, Alan is brought to a psychiatric hospital because he has blinded six horses with a hoof pick....   [tags: Peter Shaffer, Equus] 700 words [preview] The Tragic Figure of Dysart in Peter Shaffer’s Equus - Peter Shaffer’s play “Equus” reads like a true tragedy blending religion and adolescence while questioning society’s “civilized norms”. Although Alan Strang seemingly suffers the most throughout the story, the true tragic figure in the play is Dysart, Alan’s psychiatrist. Dysart is forced to question everything that he previously accepted and his whole life is thrown out the window upon meeting Alan. Both Arthur Miller’s definition of a tragic figure and the traditional definition provided by Aristotle apply to Dysart....   [tags: Peter Shaffer, Equus] 1622 words [preview] Fiction and Untruth in Amadeus by Peter Shaffer - Fiction and Untruth in Amadeus by Peter Shaffer The play “Amadeus” by Peter Shaffer was not written in order to be a biography of the great composer Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, much more than this, Peter Shaffer wrote it as a story, rather than a history. In his story he was free to insert fiction to make the play more interesting to a wide audience, as well as to fulfill his purposes. However, musicologists and historians have written several articles claiming that Peter Shaffer “trashed this immortal”....   [tags: Amadeus Peter Shaffer Plays Literature Essays] 1286 words [preview] Appearance vs. Reality in Peter Shaffer's Amadeus - Appearance vs. Reality in Peter Shaffer's Amadeus    In the world of the 18th century, appearance was everything; and appearance often conflicted with reality. Such is the case in Peter Shaffer’s, Amadeus, which follows Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart’s musical career. Mozart’s career was enveloped in deceit and falsity, appearing to be brought on by poor choices he made, when all along he was being sabotaged by Salieri. When Mozart arrives in Vienna, Antonio Salieri pretends to welcome him. He even writes a welcome March for Mozart, to be played as the young, rebellious musician enters the court....   [tags: Peter Shaffer Amadeus Musical Career Essays] :: 3 Works Cited [preview] Passion and Worship in Peter Shaffer's Equus - In the play Equus worship and passion are seen in many contrasting lights. In the example of Alan, the boy in the centre of the play, worship and passion are the same thing. What he is devoted to inspires excitement in him, in this case the God Equus. With his parents, it is the same, but in different ways of worship. Alan’s mother is a devout Catholic, and also has worship with a passion, but she is so devoted to this single cause she is unable to experience passion for anything else. With Alan’s father, he is not a religious man and has nothing to idolize, and this creates a lot of passion inside of him with no way for it to escape....   [tags: Peter Shaffer


In Roman myth , what type of animal suckled Romulus and Remus ?

Romulus and Remus - Ancient History Encyclopedia Romulus and Remus by Brittany Garcia published on 04 October 2013 In Roman mythology , Romulus and his twin brother Remus were the children of Rhea Silvia and Mars (or in some variations the demi-god hero Hercules ). Romulus and Remus are best known for being the founders of the city of Rome . Their story is recorded by many authors including Virgil who claims their birth and adventures were fated in order for Rome to be founded. The Birth & Parentage of Romulus & Remus Romulus and Remus were the direct descendants of Aeneas, whose fate-driven adventures to discover Italy are described by Virgil in The Aeneid . Romulus and Remus were related to Aeneas through their mother's father, Numitor. Numitor was a king of Alba Longa, an ancient city of Latium in central Italy, and father to Rhea Silvia. Before Romulus' and Remus' conception, Numitor's reign was usurped by Nimitor's younger brother, Amulius. Amulius inherited control over Alba Longa's treasury with which he was able to dethrone Numitor and become king. Amulius, wishing to avoid any conflict of power, killed Nimitor's male heirs and forced Rhea Silvia to become a Vestal Virgin . Vestal Virgins were priestesses of Vesta , patron goddess of the hearth; they were charged with keeping a sacred fire that was never to be extinguished and to take vows of chastity. Remove Ads Advertisement There is much debate and variation as to whom was the father of Romulus and Remus. Some myths claim that Mars appeared and lay with Rhea Silvia; other myths attest that the demi-god hero Hercules was her partner. However, the author Livy claims that Rhea Silvia was in fact raped by an unknown man, but blamed her pregnancy on divine conception. In either case, Rhea Silvia was discovered to be pregnant and gave birth to her sons. It was custom that any Vestal Virgin betraying her vows of celibacy was condemned to death; the most common death sentence was to be buried alive. However, King Amulius, fearing the wrath of the paternal god (Mars or Hercules) did not wish to directly stain his hands with the mother's and children's blood. So, King Amulius imprisoned Rhea Silvia and ordered the twins' death by means of live burial , exposure, or being thrown into the Tiber River. He reasoned that if the twins were to die not by the sword but by the elements, he and his city would be saved from punishment by the gods. He ordered a servant to carry out the death sentence, but in every scenario of this myth, the servant takes pity on the twins and spares their lives. The servant, then, places the twins into a basket onto the River Tiber, and the river carries the boys to safety. The twins were first discovered by a she-wolf or lupa, who suckled them, and they were fed by a wood-pecker or picus. The Discovery of Romulus & Remus The river god Tibernus ensured their safety by calming the river, and he caused their basket to catch in the roots of a nearby fig tree. The tree was located at the base of the Palatine Hill in the Velabrum swamp. The twins were first discovered by a she-wolf or lupa, who suckled them and they were fed by a wood-pecker or picus. Eventually, they were discovered and cared for by a shepherd and his wife: Faustulus and Acca Larentia.The two boys grew up to be shepherds like their adoptive father. One day while they were herding their sheep, they were met by shepherds of King Amulius. These shepherds started a fight with Romulus and Remus in which Remus was captured and taken before King Amulius. Romulus gathered and incited a band of local shepherds to join him in rescuing his brother. King Amulius believed that Rhea Silvia's children were dead; he did not recognize Remus or Romulus. Romulus freed his brother, and in the process killed King Amulius. Romulus & Remus Begin to Quarrel After Amulius' death, the brothers rejected the citizens' offer of the crown of Alba Longa and instead reinstated Nimitor as king. They left Alba Longa seeking to found their own city, and each set out to find the best locale. The brothers quarrelled over