Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) installed as First Consul in France by 1800 and crowned Emperor of France 1804, was born where?

Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) Biography – Life of French Emperor House Bonaparte Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) was a military general whose successes in the field eventually brought him the title of Emperor of France. Napoleon, who is usually known by his first name alone, is acknowledged as having greatly improved both organization and training in the military, as well as reforming the French education system. He was the sponsor of the Napoleonic Code, which remains the foundation of French civil law. Napoleon was twice captured by the British, eventually dying in exile on the Atlantic island of St. Helena. Childhood and Early Life Napoleon was born in Ajaccio, the capital of the island of Corsica, on August 15, 1769. He was the son of Carlo Buonaparte, a prominent lawyer who had at one time supported the Corsican nationalists in their resistance to the French occupation of the island, but had later pledged his allegiance to France. Carlo was then given a job as assessor of Ajaccio’s judicial district. The income from this post brought him the means to send his two surviving sons, Napoleon and Joseph, to the College d’Autun in mainland France. Once there, Napoleon’s studies took him to Brienne, where he spent five years at its military college. After this, he went on to the Parisian military academy. Carlo, his father, died of stomach cancer in 1785, while Napoleon was studying at the academy. This event thrust upon his young son the responsibility of being head of his family. Napoleon graduated from the academy early and returned to Corsica the following year as a second lieutenant of artillery. Napoleon and Revolutionary France By this time, Napoleon had made the opposite philosophical choice of his father. He became a strong supporter of the Corsican resistance and an ally of Pasquale Paoli, who had once been Carlo’s associate. Although they possessed a formidable array of talents between them, the pair eventually quarreled. By the spring of 1793, when civil war broke out on the island, Napoleon had removed his family to the mainland of France. Once there, he decided to change his family’s name from the Italian Buonaparte to the French equivalent, Bonaparte. Napoleon resumed his service with the French army. He served with his regiment beginning in June, 1793 at Nice. He showed strong sympathies with the popular leftist Jacobin movement that had grown out of the recent French Revolution. By this time France had been proclaimed a republic. 1793 also saw the execution of its last pre-revolutionary monarch, King Louis XVI. The almost constant turmoil and uncertainty in France at this time meant that able, ambitious leaders such as Napoleon had a chance to shine. Although the new republic was originally intended to overthrow the tyrannical rule of the French kings, in reality it simply swapped one tyrant for another. The dictatorial Committee of Public Safety, headed by Maximilien Robespierre, exercised almost total power over French citizens. This period, which was later to be dubbed the Reign of Terror, was responsible for the deaths of up to 40,000 people. Robesepierre was himself executed when the Jacobins were toppled in 1795. After this the Directory became the ruling organization for the next four years. Rise to Army Commander Perhaps due to his status as a potential alternative center for the loyalty of the French people, Napoleon soon lost favor with Robespierre. This might have endangered his life had the Jacobins not fallen from power. Instead, in 1795, the Directory rewarded Napoleon for his efforts in defending the French government from counter-revolutionaries. He was quickly appointed to command the Army of the Interior, as well as being given an influential advisory role on military affairs. The following year France launched an attack on Austria. At this point Napoleon was given his preferred post as commander of the Army of Italy. This army was relatively weak, with a total strength of only 30,000. The troops were marred by poor morale and nutrition. Napoleon used his knowledge to restructure the army


According to the Bible (and Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice), who had a coat with many colours?

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat - YouTube Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Aug 29, 2014 Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat is a musical with lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The story is based on the "coat of many colors" story of Joseph from the Bible's Book of Genesis. This was the first Lloyd Webber and Rice musical to be performed publicly. (Their first musical, The Likes of Us, written in 1965, was not performed until 2005.) The show has little spoken dialogue; it is completely sung-through. Its family-friendly storyline, universal themes and catchy music have resulted in numerous productions of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat; according to the Really Useful Group, by 2008 more than 20,000 schools and amateur theatre groups had successfully put on productions. This video is targeted to blind users. Attribution: Article text available under CC-BY-SA Creative Commons image source in video Category


How many pockets does the modern pocket billiards table have?

Pocket billiards history Home | History | Intro to Game | Rules | Scores | Blog/Comments | Merchandise | Contact History of Pocket Billiards The reason for a look back at history is to show the development of the billiard games that are now familiar.  You will see that the existing popular games evolved primarily because of one overriding factor: THE EXISTING GAMES BECAME TOO EASY FOR TOP PLAYERS I believe that history is repeating itself at this moment for pocket billiard games. See what you think.  This is the best information I found on the internet as to the history of Billiards.   By the way, please forward additional history that is not presented in this article so that it can become a complete history of Billiards. Early History The origin of billiards will probably never be exactly pinpointed. While it may have sprung from earlier games played with balls on a table in China, Italy, or Spain, the best guess is that it originated in France as an indoor version of a lawn game similar to croquet. (On the other hand, some historians have suggested that croquet originated as an outdoor version of billiards.) The name almost certainly comes from the French billart, the stick that was used, and that word probably comes from bille, meaning "ball." When first recorded, in the 15th century, the object of the game was to push a ball through a croquet-like wicket to hit a peg, similar to the stake in croquet. Players used a club-like stick, which became known as the "mace" in England. When the ball was up against a rail, however, the head of the mace was too unwieldy and the other, narrower end of the stick was used. This was called the "queue," meaning tail--hence the modern word, cue. Shakespeare refers to billiards in Antony and Cleopatra--which led one early sports historian to conclude that it was an old Egyptian sport--and by 1675 it was very popular in England. The first known rule book was published that year, and its writer claimed that there were "few Towns of note therein which hath not a publick Billiard-Table." The first steps toward making billiards a "scientific" sport were taken by a Frenchman, known only as Captain Mingaud, who was a political prisoner in Paris during the French Revolution. While in prison, he enjoyed playing billiards so much that he refused to be released when his time was up. Mingaud discovered that, if he rounded the cue tip with a file, he could aim more accurately. He also added a leather tip to further improve control of the ball. After finally leaving prison, Mingaud traveled around France giving exhibitions and stirring a great deal of interest in the sport. The leather tip lost its effectiveness when it became shiny with use and had to be replaced frequently. An English billiards teacher, Jack Carr, learned that putting chalk on the tip prevented miscues. He was also evidently the first player to hit the ball off-center to apply spin. Carr was a genuine hustler. He traveled around Europe during the 1820s, giving his demonstrations and selling his magical "twisting chalk" at an exorbitant price, throwing in a free lesson on how to make it work. As a result, the term "English" entered the lexicon of billiards--although, ironically, it's called "side" in England. By that time, there were several different versions of billiards. In France, the most popular game was carom billiards, played with three balls (occasionally four balls) on a pocketless table. As in modern billiards, the object was to hit both of the object balls with the cue ball--called a carom or a billiard. The most common game in England was also played with three balls, but on a table with six pockets. There were two ways of scoring: By pocketing a ball (other than the cue ball) or by hitting both of the other balls with the cue ball. This game is the ancestor of modern pocket billiards and English snooker. Billiards in America Because tables were difficult to make and expensive to import, billiards was strictly a rich man's sport in the American colonies, particularly in Virginia and New York


"Who played Mr Big in the TV series ""Sex and the City"" which first ran from 1998 to 2004, and the films ""Sex and the City"" (2008) and ""Sex and the City 2"" (2010)?"

Chris Noth - IMDb IMDb Official Photos » Two-time Golden Globe nominee and SAG Award nominated actor Chris Noth stars on Season 3 FX's critically acclaimed drama Tyrant (2014) and has two independent films coming out this year. On Tyrant (2014), Noth enters the show in its third season premiering in July, starring as Gen. William Cogswell, an exiled powerhouse whose return to Abbudin and ... See full bio » Born: Famous Directors: From Sundance to Prominence From Christopher Nolan to Quentin Tarantino and every Coen brother in between, many of today's most popular directors got their start at the Sundance Film Festival . Here's a list of some of the biggest names to go from Sundance to Hollywood prominence. a list of 44 people created 12 Sep 2011 a list of 28 people created 28 Dec 2011 a list of 42 people created 05 Sep 2014 a list of 49 people created 13 Nov 2015 a list of 35 images created 4 weeks ago Do you have a demo reel? Add it to your IMDbPage How much of Chris Noth's work have you seen? User Polls Nominated for     2     Golden Globes. Another    9 nominations. See more awards  » Known For  2004 Bad Apple (TV Movie) Tozzi  2001 Crossing Jordan (TV Series) FBI Special Agent Drew Haley  2001 The Judge (TV Movie) Paul Madriani  1997 Medusa's Child (TV Movie) Tony DiStefano  1995 Nothing Lasts Forever (TV Movie) Dr. Ken Mallory Dr. Ferris (as Christopher Noth)  1989 Monsters (TV Series)  1987 I'll Take Manhattan (TV Mini-Series) Fred Knox - Episode #1.2 (1987) ... Fred Knox (as Christopher Noth) - Episode #1.1 (1987) ... Fred Knox (as Christopher Noth)  1985 Another World (TV Series) Jimmy Cowley's Office (as Christopher Noth) Hide   2001 The Judge (TV Movie) (producer) Hide   1998 Exiled (TV Movie) (story) Hide  - The Man, the Myth, the Viagra (1999) ... (performer: "It Was a Very Good Year" - uncredited) Hide  - Law & Disorder (1995) ... (special thanks) Hide   2016 Harry (TV Series) Himself  2016 Larry King Now (TV Series) Himself - Guest  2006-2016 Live! with Kelly (TV Series) Himself - Guest / Himself  2014 National Television Awards (TV Special) Himself - Presenter  2013 Rachael Ray (TV Series) Himself  2012 Astrid in Wonderland (TV Series) Himself  2011 CBS News Sunday Morning (TV Series documentary) Himself  2010 Made in Hollywood (TV Series) Himself  2010 National Movie Awards (TV Special) Himself  2009 Tavis Smiley (TV Series) Himself  2009 Jean-Michel Cousteau: Ocean Adventures (TV Series documentary) Narrator  2008 Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) Himself  2008 HBO First Look (TV Series documentary) Himself  2005 The View (TV Series) Himself  2005 TV Land's Top Ten (TV Series documentary) Himself  2005 Jerry Orbach Tribute (Video short) Himself  2004 The BAFTA TV Awards 2004 (TV Movie documentary) Himself - Presenter  2003 American Masters (TV Series documentary) Himself  2002 'Law & Order': The Beginning (Video documentary short) Himself  2001 The Nightclub Years (TV Special documentary) Narrated by  2001 VH1/Vogue Fashion Awards (TV Special) Himself  1996 Lauren Hutton and... (TV Series) Himself - Episode #1.170 (1994) ... Himself - Guest Hide   2010 Troma Is Spanish for Troma (Documentary) (as Chris North) Related Videos The Andromeda Strain, Reader, Random House AudioBooks, ISBN 0679437894 See more » Publicity Listings: 7 Interviews | 5 Articles | 2 Magazine Cover Photos | See more » Alternate Names: Chris North | Chrisopher Noth | Christopher Noth Height: Did You Know? Personal Quote: I don't like NYPD Blue (1993) because it tries to pretend it's a New York show. You know it's shot in a Hollywood back-lot. It's so L.A., so un-New York....They all try to talk New York. They all sound stupid. Law & Order (1990) is one hundred times more authentic. See more » Trivia: His brother made a few appearances on Law & Order (1990) as a court clerk. He also has a sister. Both are married. See more » Star Sign:


Where was the record for the longest professional match broken in 2010 when John Isner & Nicolas Mahut took 11 hours and 5 minutes over a three day period?

June 24, 2010: Isner and Mahut serve up the longest tennis match ever at a weary Wimbledon - BT   June 24, 2010: Isner and Mahut serve up the longest tennis match ever at a weary Wimbledon After 11 hours, five minutes, 183 games, 216 aces, 980 points and a fifth set spread over three days, Wimbledon’s longest ever tennis match finally had a winner…   Print this story American John Isner and Frenchman Nicolas Mahut, who had already comfortably broken the record for the longest professional tennis match in history, finally ended their mammoth contest after a total of 11 hours and five minutes on this day in 2010. The 6’9” Isner, who hit a total of 112 aces during the course of the match – itself a world record – finally prevailed to take the first round tie 6-4 3-6 6-7 7-6 70-68, sending a passing shot by Mahut’s forehand to win the gruelling encounter. The match had started two days earlier. Play had been suspended before the start of the fifth and final set – which, as in three of the four grand slam tournaments, is played without going to a tie-break - due to fading light. Play resumed at 2.05pm the following day; by 5.45pm the record for longest match had been broken. The light faded again, and so play was suspended at 9.09pm – despite the crowd’s chants of “We want more! We want more!” - with the final set tied at 59 games all. Neither man had slept more than a few hours the night before their third day of play began at 3.40pm. Court 18 had rarely been so packed, or so full of anticipation, as the match continued with both holding their service until the set’s 138th game. At 15-15 Mahut netted a straightforward drop shot with Isner behind the baseline, seemingly at his mercy. The American took full advantage with two forehand passes to seal an epic triumph on his fifth match point, at 4.47pm. In recognition of their record-breaking efforts the weary players were honoured with crystal bowl and champagne flutes by the All England Club. Though defeated, Mahut remained gracious, saying: "It was really an honour to play the greatest match ever at the greatest place for tennis.” Do you remember the Isner-Mahut marathon match? Do you think a fifth set tie-break should be introduced at Wimbledon?  Let us know in the Comments section below. The Longest Match – Did you know? Mahut was a qualifier for Wimbledon 2010 – he had already played and won three matches before the epic first round tie with Isner, including a victory over Alex Bogdanovic that had included a set of 46 games. The court 18 scoreboard was tested to the limit by the length of the match; it stuck while registering the score as 47-47 in the final set, then later went dark. Both players were having to cope with cramping by the end of the second day’s play, and both would have ice baths after leaving court. Isner reported that he was so hungry, he could have “eaten 12 Big Macs”. The match was four hours and 32 minutes longer than the previous longest-ever match, the first round tie between Fabrice Santoro and Arnaud Clément at the 2004 French Open. That had lasted six hours and 33 minutes. The tie also broke records for the longest set, most games in a set (138), most games in a match (183), total aces served (216 including 103 by the defeated Mahut), most points won in a match by one player (Mahut's 491 edging Isner's 489), and most points played overall (980). When Serena Williams had won the Wimbledon singles title in 2009, she spent less time on court in the whole tournament that Isner and Mahut did in this single match. Poor Mahut had to go back on court to commence his doubles match partnering Arnaud Clément later that day. The following day, Isner lost to Thiemo De Bakker 0–6, 3–6, 2–6 in 74 minutes - the shortest men's match in the tournament to that point – and failed to serve a single ace. On the next two occasions Isner and Mahut met, both in 2011 (including once again in the first round of that year’s Wimbledon), the American won in straight sets. A plaque entitled ‘The Longest Match’ now hangs outside Court 18 and bears the score and duration of the e


The newest distinct territory in Canada, Nunavut, is contiguous or very nearly with how many other Canadian provinces or territories?

Nunavut: A Health System Profile on JSTOR Cite this Item 1                 Nunavut:                   Health in Comparative Context (pp. 3-21) Little more than a decade old, Nunavut is the newest political jurisdiction in Canada. It is also unique. As the only substate in Canada in which one Indigenous group makes up a significant majority of the population, its character is defined by it being an Inuit homeland. It is also the only northern territory without any roads connecting even the largest communities, and except for a few weeks in the summer, when shipping is possible, travel between and beyond the territories is limited to air. The territory of Nunavut covers one-fifth of Canada’s land mass – in excess of 2.1... Cite this Item 2                 Organizational Structures (pp. 22-31) The regions of the Eastern Arctic that now comprise the territory of Nunavut were the last in Canada to be affected by modern medicine. Before the Second World War, the Inuit of the Eastern Arctic largely relied on traditional methods of care. There were a few exceptions, mainly the Roman Catholic mission hospital in Chesterfield Inlet, the Anglican mission hospital in Pangnirtung, and the annual summer visits of the Eastern Arctic Patrol ship. Although the main functions of the Eastern Arctic Patrol were to assert Canadian sovereignty in the far north and provide transportation for Hudson’s Bay Company personnel and... Cite this Item 3                 Health Benefits, Funding, and Expenditures (pp. 32-44) As is the case for all Canadians, residents of Nunavut have access to all “medically necessary” or “medically required” health services free of financial barriers, as required under the Canada Health Act. The Government of Nunavut (gn) provides insured hospital services pursuant to the Hospital Insurance and Health and Social Services Administration Act, and insured medical and related health care services as stipulated in the Medical Care Act (this volume, appendix A; Health Canada 2009a). This basket of fully covered services includes all the primary health care services delivered in community health centres and includes physician and hospital services, whether... Cite this Item 4                 Nunavut’s Health Infrastructure (pp. 45-56) Nunavut’s health infrastructure is largely shaped by the challenge of providing a wide range of health care services to a small population dispersed across a vast geography. It is not feasible to make available in each of Nunavut’s twenty-five communities the wide range of services, especially specialized medical care, that are available in more urban southern locations. At the same time, as the chief funder of health care in the territory, the government of Nunavut has every incentive to reduce its substantial expenditure on medical travel by providing more health services closer to home. In fact, each community is provided... Cite this Item 5                 Nunavut’s Health Workforce (pp. 57-84) The principle health workforce challenge for Nunavut, which is to ensure the right balance in human resources in order to provide adequate access to health services, is one that taxes every provincial and territorial government in Canada. However, Nunavut faces additional challenges. The lack of any road access between communities means that transportation is expensive and subject to delays owing to weather. This increases the challenges faced by health providers working in isolated communities: community health nurses (CHNs), for example, require the education, training, experience, and confidence to provide a broad range of services with relatively little on-site support from... Cite this Item 6                 Service and Program Provision in Nunavut (pp. 85-109) Demography and geography do much to shape the mix, type, quality, and accessibility of health services and programs in Nunavut. While the population in Nunavut is young relative to other Canadian jurisdictions, many of t


"In the film ""Batman Forever"", released in 1995, who played the villain called ""Two Face""?"

Batman Forever (1995) - 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 Batman must battle Two-Face and The Riddler with help from an amorous psychologist and a young circus acrobat who becomes his sidekick, Robin. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 24 titles created 14 Mar 2011 a list of 41 titles created 18 Jun 2011 a list of 29 titles created 31 Mar 2012 a list of 46 titles created 13 Aug 2013 a list of 39 titles created 16 May 2015 Search for " Batman Forever " 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. Nominated for     3     Oscars. Another    9 wins & 21 nominations. See more awards  » Videos When a corrupt businessman and the grotesque Penguin plot to take control of Gotham City, only Batman can stop them, while the Catwoman has her own agenda. Director: Tim Burton The Dark Knight of Gotham City begins his war on crime with his first major enemy being the clownishly homicidal Joker. Director: Tim Burton Batman and Robin try to keep their relationship together even as they must stop Mr. Freeze and Poison Ivy from freezing Gotham City. Director: Joel Schumacher An alien orphan is sent from his dying planet to Earth, where he grows up to become his adoptive home's first and greatest superhero. Director: Richard Donner Superman agrees to sacrifice his powers to start a relationship with Lois Lane, unaware that three Kryptonian criminals he inadvertently released are conquering Earth. Directors: Richard Lester, Richard Donner Stars: Gene Hackman, Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder Superman reappears after a long absence, but is challenged by an old foe who uses Kryptonian technology for world domination. Director: Bryan Singer Bank clerk Stanley Ipkiss is transformed into a manic superhero when he wears a mysterious mask. Director: Chuck Russell A couple of recently deceased ghosts contract the services of a "bio-exorcist" in order to remove the obnoxious new owners of their house. Director: Tim Burton Synthetic kryptonite laced with tobacco tar splits Superman in two: good Clark Kent and bad Man of Steel. Director: Richard Lester Ace Ventura, Pet Detective, returns from a spiritual quest to investigate the disappearance of a rare white bat, the sacred animal of a tribe in Africa. Director: Steve Oedekerk A goofy detective specializing in animals goes in search of a missing dolphin mascot of a football team. Director: Tom Shadyac The discovery of a massive river of ectoplasm and a resurgence of spectral activity allows the staff of Ghostbusters to revive the business. Director: Ivan Reitman Edit Storyline The Dark Knight of Gotham City confronts a dastardly duo: Two-Face and the Riddler. Formerly District Attorney Harvey Dent, Two-Face incorrectly believes Batman caused the courtroom accident which left him disfigured on one side; he has unleashed a reign of terror on the good people of Gotham. Edward Nygma, computer-genius and former employee of millionaire Bruce Wayne, is out to get the philanthropist; as The Riddler he perfects a device for draining information from all the brains in Gotham, including Bruce Wayne's knowledge of his other identity. Batman/Wayne is/are the love focus of Dr. Chase Meridan. Former circus acrobat Dick Grayson, his family killed by Two-Face, becomes Wayne's ward and Batman's new partner Robin the Boy Wonder. Written by Ed Stephan <stephan@cc.wwu.edu> Rated PG-13 for strong stylized action | See all certifications  » Parents Guide: 16 June 1995 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Batman 3 See more  » Filming Locations: £4,703,430        (UK) (14 July 1995) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia Michael Gough (Alfred Pennyworth) and Pat Hingle (Commissioner James Gordon) are the only actors to reprise their roles from either Batman (1989) or Batman Returns (1992). S


What was the first name of the political cartoonist known as Hogarth?

Hogarth Surname, Family Crest & Coats of Arms Hogarth Surname, Family Crest & Coats of Arms    Buy JPG Image » The founding heritage of the Hogarth family is in the Anglo-Saxon culture that once dominated in Britain. The name Hogarth comes from when one of the family worked as a keeper of cattle and pigs. The surname Hogarth originally derived from the Old English word hog-garth. Hogarth Early Origins The surname Hogarth was first found in Westmorland where they held a family seat from very ancient times, some say well before the Norman Conquest and the arrival of Duke William at Hastings in 1066 A.D. Hogarth Spelling Variations Hogarth Spelling Variations The first dictionaries that appeared in the last few hundred years did much to standardize the English language. Before that time, spelling variations in names were a common occurrence. The language was changing, incorporating pieces of other languages, and the spelling of names changed with it. Hogarth has been spelled many different ways, including Hogarth, Hoggart, Hoggarth, Hoggard, Hoggarde and others. Hogarth Early History Hogarth Early History This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Hogarth research. Another 155 words (11 lines of text) covering the years 1697, 1764 and 1734 are included under the topic Early Hogarth History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Hogarth Early Notables (pre 1700) Hogarth Early Notables (pre 1700) Another 34 words (2 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Hogarth Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. The Great Migration The Great Migration Thousands of English families in this era began to emigrate the New World in search of land and freedom from religious and political persecution. Although the passage was expensive and the ships were dark, crowded, and unsafe, those who made the voyage safely were rewarded with opportunities unavailable to them in their homeland. Research into passenger and immigration lists has revealed some of the very first Hogarths to arrive in North America: Hogarth Settlers in United States in the 19th Century William Hogarth, aged 26, landed in New York in 1812 Joseph Hogarth, who arrived in Philadelphia in 1840 William Hogarth, who arrived in Arkansas in 1886 Hogarth Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century John Hogarth arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Delhi" in 1839 [1] CITATION[CLOSE] State Records of South Australia . (Retrieved 2010, November 5) DELHI 1839. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1839Delhi.htm Thomas Hogarth arrived in Adelaide, Australia aboard the ship "Delhi" in 1839 [1] CITATION[CLOSE] State Records of South Australia . (Retrieved 2010, November 5) DELHI 1839. Retrieved from http://www.slsa.sa.gov.au/BSA/1839Delhi.htm David Hogarth, English convict from Surrey , who was transported aboard the "Anson" on September 23, 1843, settling in Van Diemen's Land, Australia [2] CITATION[CLOSE] State Library of Queensland. (Retrieved 2015, January 8) Anson voyage to Van Diemen's Land, Australia in 1843 with 499 passengers. Retrieved from http://www.convictrecords.com.au/ships/anson/1843 John Hogarth, aged 19, arrived in South Australia in 1849 aboard the ship "Florentia" Christian Hogarth, aged 42, arrived in South Australia in 1854 aboard the ship "Dirigo" Hogarth Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century John Hogarth landed in Wellington, New Zealand in 1841 Henry Hogarth arrived in Auckland, New Zealand aboard the ship "Stately" in 1851 John Hogarth, aged 34, a joiner, arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Dallam Tower" in 1875 Contemporary Notables of the name Hogarth (post 1700) Contemporary Notables of the name Hogarth (post 1700) Burne Hogarth (1911-1996), American cartoonist, illustrator, educator and author David George Hogarth (1862-1927), English archaeologist William Hogarth (1697-1764), British painter, engraver, pictorial satirist and cartoonist Paul Hogarth OBE (1917-2001), British painter and illustrator Donald Hogarth (1879-19


"What boxer was known as ""The Brown Bomber""?"

ESPN.com: 'Brown Bomber' was a hero to all 'Brown Bomber' was a hero to all By Larry Schwartz Special to ESPN.com The son of an Alabama sharecropper, great grandson of a slave, great great grandson of a white slave owner became the first African-American to achieve lasting fame and popularity in the 20th century.     Joe Louis, in the far right corner, floored Max Schmeling three times and won their much-publicized June 22, 1938 rematch at Yankee Stadium in a first-round knockout. In a time when his people were still subject to lynchings, discrimination and oppression, when the military was segregated and African-Americans weren't permitted to play Major League Baseball, Joe Louis was the first African-American to achieve hero worship that was previously reserved for whites only. When he started boxing in the 1930s, there were no African-Americans in positions of public prominence, none who commanded attention from whites. "What my father did was enable white America to think of him as an American, not as a black," said his son, Joe Louis Jr. "By winning, he became white America's first black hero." Louis was heavyweight champion of the world in an era when the heavyweight champion was, in the minds of many, the greatest man in the world. Jack Johnson, the first African-American heavyweight champ, wasn't popular with whites. Louis, on the other hand, converted all into his corner. When "The Brown Bomber" avenged his loss to Germany's Max Schmeling -- viewed as a Nazi symbol -- the entire country celebrated, not just African-Americans. Louis' war-time patriotism in a racially divided country made him a symbol of national unity and purpose. Twice he donated his purse to military relief funds. He endeared himself even more to the American public when he said the U.S. would win World War II "because we're on God's side." While some accused Louis of being an Uncle Tom, others realized it wasn't in his training or character to be militant. His uncommon sense of dignity, exemplified by his refusal to be pictured with a slice of watermelon, increased his popularity. When some called Louis "a credit to his race," sportswriter Jimmy Cannon responded, "Yes, Louis is a credit to his race -- the human race." He also was a credit to boxing, which often contributes to the worst in the human race. His championship reign, from 1937 until he retired in 1949, is the longest of any heavyweight. With his powerful left jab, his destructive two-fisted attack that he released with accuracy at short range, and his capacity for finishing a wounded opponent, the 6-foot-1½ fighter defeated all 25 of his challengers, another record. Louis also was a winner with women. Though married four times, including twice to his first wife, he discreetly enjoyed the company of both African-American and white women, including Lena Horne, Sonja Henie and Lana Turner. ZONE POLL   He was born Joseph Louis Barrow on May 13, 1914, in a shack in the cotton-field country near Lafayette, Ala. Besides being African-American, he also was part Indian and part white. His father was committed to a state hospital for the mentally ill before he was 2. After Louis' mother heard her husband had died (he hadn't, though), she remarried. The children slept three to a bed in Alabama before the family moved to Detroit in the 1920s. Joe was learning cabinet-making in a vocational school and taking violin lessons when he turned to boxing at the request of a schoolmate. Fighting under the name Joe Louis, so his mother wouldn't find out, he won 50 of 54 amateur bouts and gained the attention of John Roxborough, king of the numbers rackets in Detroit's African-American neighborhoods. Roxborough and Julian Black, a speakeasy owner who also ran numbers, convinced Louis to turn pro in 1934, and they became his managers. To shape the fighter's image, Roxborough publicized seven commandments, which would be inoffensive to white Americans. They included: Never be photographed with a white woman, never gloat over a fallen (read white) opponent, never engage in fixed fights, and live and fight cl


"Who published their autobiography ""Life is a Rollercoaster"" in 2000?"

Ronan Keating - IMDb IMDb Soundtrack | Actor | Music Department Ronan Patrick John Keating (born 3 March 1977) is an Irish recording artist, singer-songwriter, musician, and philanthropist. He debuted in 1994, alongside Keith Duffy, Michael Graham, Shane Lynch, and Stephen Gately, as the lead singer of Irish group Boyzone. His solo career started in 1999 and has spawned nine albums. He gained worldwide ... See full bio » Born: a list of 71 people created 03 Dec 2012 a list of 39 people created 01 Feb 2013 a list of 40 people created 08 Sep 2014 a list of 27 people created 19 Sep 2014 a list of 44 people created 04 Mar 2015 Do you have a demo reel? Add it to your IMDbPage How much of Ronan Keating's work have you seen? User Polls The X Factor Himself - Judge / Himself - The X Factor Judge (2010-2014)  2016 Who's Doing the Dishes? (TV Series) (performer - 3 episodes) - David Van Day (2016) ... (performer: "Life Is a Rollercoaster" - uncredited) - Charlotte Hawkins (2016) ... (performer: "When You Say Nothing At All" - uncredited) - Su Pollard (2016) ... (performer: "Life Is a Rollercoaster" - uncredited)   The Voice (TV Series) (performer - 5 episodes, 2016) (writer - 1 episode, 2016) - The Live Shows, Round 2 (2016) ... (performer: "Breathe") / (writer: "Breathe") - The Battles, Part 1 (2016) ... (performer: "One Way or Another (Teenage Kicks)" - uncredited) - Blind Auditions 1 (2016) ... (performer: "Hello" - uncredited)  2015 Coronation Street (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode) - Episode #1.8720 (2015) ... (performer: "Life Is a Rollercoaster" - uncredited)  2014 Postman Pat: The Movie (performer: "Lovin' Each Day", "With You", "Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours")  2013 The Voice UK (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode) - Blind Auditions 2 (2013) ... (performer: "When You Say Nothing At All" - uncredited)  2013 Goddess (performer: "Frozen Heart", "Don't Give Up - Lullaby", "Don't Give Up-End Credits", "It's Alright")  2013 Top of the Lake (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode) - Episode #1.2 (2013) ... (performer: "Life Is a Rollercoaster")  2012 Sunday Brunch (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode)  2012 No me la puc treure del cap (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode) - Cançons per seduir (2012) ... (performer: "When You Say Nothing at All")  2011 One Day (performer: "Life is a Rollercoaster")  2011 Dancing with the Stars (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode) - Episode #11.1 (2011) ... (performer: "Walk On By")  2010 Miranda (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode) - A New Low (2010) ... (performer: "When You Say Nothing At All")   Dancing on Ice (TV Series) (performer - 3 episodes, 2010) (writer - 1 episode, 2010) - Episode #5.19 (2010) ... (performer: "When You Say Nothing At All", "When the Going Gets Tough, the Tough Get Going") - Episode #5.18 (2010) ... (performer: "When You Say Nothing At All") - Episode #5.4 (2010) ... (performer: "Picture of You") / (writer: "Picture of You")  2010 Angela and Friends (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode) - Episode #1.43 (2010) ... (performer: "Gave It All Away")  2010 Live from Studio Five (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode) - Episode #1.84 (2010) ... (performer: "Gave It All Away")  2009 Nativity! (performer: "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas")   The X Factor (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode, 2008) (writer - 1 episode, 2008) - Episode #5.29 (2008) ... (performer: "Picture of You" - uncredited) / (writer: "Picture of You" - uncredited)  2007 The Farmer Wants a Wife (TV Series) (performer: "Lovin' Each Day")  2007 Love on Loan (TV Movie) (performer: "When You Say Nothing at All")  2007 So You Wanna Be a Popstar (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode) - Show 3 (2007) ... (performer: "When you say nothing at all")  2007 29... and still a Virgin (TV Movie) (performer: "When You Say Nothing At All")  2006 20 to 1 (TV Series documentary) (performer - 1 episode) - World's Best Love Songs (2006) ... (performer: "When You Say Nothing At All")  2004 Singapore Idol (TV Series) (writer - 1 episode)  2004 Living Death: A Day in the Life of Dracula (Short) (performer: "When You Say Nothing At All")  20


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Amazon.com: Q & A: A Novel (9780743267472): Vikas Swarup: Books Vikas Swarup Page 1 of 1 Start over Sponsored Products are advertisements for products sold by merchants on Amazon.com. When you click on a Sponsored Product ad, you will be taken to an Amazon detail page where you can learn more about the product and purchase it. To learn more about Amazon Sponsored Products, click here . The Last Faith: A book by an atheist believer Karmak Bagisbayev Warning: reading this book may alter your view of the world and permanently change your established moral principles. Readers discretion advised. Walking with Shadows Luke Romyn Left for dead after crashing in the Amazon, Jonas Drake must save not only himself but also the one other survivor: a ten-year-old boy. Snow Song R M Rowan Keeping her terminal cancer a secret, Sarah seeks meaning and purpose for her young life and finds that the art of dying is learning how to live. Kindle Edition Editorial Reviews From Publishers Weekly When Ram Mohammad Thomas, an orphaned, uneducated waiter from Mumbai, wins a billion rupees on a quiz show, he finds himself thrown in jail. (Unable to pay out the prize, the program's producers bribed local authorities to declare Ram a cheater.) Enter attractive lawyer Smita Shah, to get Ram out of prison and listen to him explain, via flashbacks, how he knew the answers to all the show's questions. Indian diplomat Swarup's fanciful debut is based on a sound premise: you learn a lot about the world by living in it (Ram has survived abandonment, child abuse, murder). And just as the quiz show format is meant to distill his life story (each question prompts a separate flashback), Ram's life seems intended to distill the predicament of India's underclass in general. Rushdie's Midnight's Children may have been a model: Ram's brash yet innocent voice recalls that of Saleem Sinai, Rushdie's narrator, and the sheer number of Ram's near-death adventures represents the life of the underprivileged in India, just as Saleem wore a map of India, quite literally, on his face. But Swarup's prose is sometimes flat and the story's picaresque form turns predictable. Ram is a likable fellow, but this q&a with him, though clever, grows wearying. Copyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. From Booklist Swarup's inventive debut traces the fortunes of Ram Mohammad Thomas from "Asia's biggest slum" to his sudden acquisition of enormous wealth as the biggest winner on the popular quiz show, Who Will Win a Billion? A poor, uneducated waiter, Ram is arrested after the final episode in the belief that he must have cheated. In jail he shares his hardscrabble life with his lawyer: his abandonment at birth in a used clothing bin, the church orphanage where he was dubbed an "idiot orphan boy," the foster home where children were purposely crippled and forced to beg, the estate of an Australian diplomat who was really a spy, the home of an aging Bollywood actress, and his meager waiter job. Each chapter in Ram's life provided him with a correct answer on the show, as a la Forrest Gump, he has been in the right place at the right time. Ram's funny and poignant odyssey explores the causes of good and evil and illustrates how, with a little luck, the best man sometimes wins. Deborah Donovan Copyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved Don't have a Kindle? Get your Kindle here , or download a FREE Kindle Reading App . New York Times best sellers Browse the New York Times best sellers in popular categories like Fiction, Nonfiction, Picture Books and more. See more Product Details Publisher: Scribner; First Edition edition (August 2, 2005) Language: English Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 1.1 x 8.4 inches Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces By A. Ross HALL OF FAME TOP 1000 REVIEWER VINE VOICE on November 26, 2005 Format: Hardcover Despite heartrending descriptions of sexual abuse, racism, poverty, homeless and much, much, more in modern India, this is an utterly enjoyable picaresque adventure that is one of the best reads of the year.


Who has played, on film, John Dillinger, Sweeney Todd, J M Barrie, Jack Kerouac and Ed Wood?

Johnny Depp - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS Actor | Producer | Soundtrack Johnny Depp is perhaps one of the most versatile actors of his day and age in Hollywood. He was born John Christopher Depp II in Owensboro, Kentucky, on June 9, 1963, to Betty Sue (Wells), who worked as a waitress, and John Christopher Depp, a civil engineer. Depp was raised in Florida. He dropped out of school when he was 15, and fronted a series ... See full bio » Born: a list of 36 people created 09 Jun 2011 a list of 48 people created 04 Jul 2011 a list of 43 people created 13 Sep 2011 a list of 29 people created 24 Oct 2012 a list of 30 people created 13 Oct 2013 Do you have a demo reel? Add it to your IMDbPage How much of Johnny Depp's work have you seen? User Polls Nominated for     3     Oscars. Another    67 wins & 120 nominations. See more awards  » Known For  2000 The Fast Show (TV Series) Customer in suit store  1986 Slow Burn (TV Movie) Donnie Fleischer  1985 Lady Blue (TV Series) Lionel Viland  2013 The Lone Ranger (performer: "Contest")  2012 2012 MTV Movie Awards (TV Special) (performer: "Gold on the Ceiling", "Lonely Boy")  2012 Dark Shadows (performer: "The Joker")  2012 West of Memphis (Documentary) (performer: "Little Lion Man", "Damien Echols Death Row Letter Year 16 [Score]")  2011 The Rum Diary (performer: "Kemp In The Village", "The Mermaid Song (Instrumental)") / (writer: "Kemp In The Village")  2010 Nostalgia Critic (TV Series) (performer - 1 episode) - Top 11 Villain Songs (2010) ... (performer: "Pretty Women" - uncredited)  2007 Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (performer: "No Place Like London", "My Friends", "Pirelli's Miracle Elixir", "Pretty Women", "Epiphany", "A Little Priest", "Johanna (Act II)", "By The Sea", "The Judge's Return", "Final Scene (Part 1)", "Final Scene (Part 2)")


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Introduction to the Christian Year - Mark D. Roberts Mark D. Roberts Introduction to the Christian Year Introduction to the Christian Year What is the Liturgical Year or Church Year? How Can it Make A Difference in Your Relationship with God? by Rev. Dr. Mark D. Roberts Copyright © 2011 by Mark D. Roberts and Patheos.com Note: You may download this resource at no cost, for personal use or for use in a Christian ministry, as long as you are not publishing it for sale. All I ask is that you acknowledge the source of this material: http://www.patheos.com/blogs/markdroberts/ . For all other uses, please contact me at markblog-at-markdroberts.com. Thank you. . Daily inspiration for your life and work . . . Life for Leaders is a daily, digital devotional that is sent out each morning from the Max De Pree Center for Leadership, where Mark works. This devotional, written by Mark and his team, will help you make connections between God, Scripture, and your daily work.  You can check it out and/or subscribe here . There is no cost. Your email address will be used only for Life for Leaders. You can unsubscribe easily at any time.   Happy New Year in Late November? Happy New Year! Are you having a Happy New Year? Yes, I know it’s late November. Yes, I know we still have over a month until the giant crystal ball in Times Square falls, signifying the change of calendar year. Of course I’m aware that we haven’t even celebrated Christmas yet. The crystal ball that fell in Times Square at the beginning of 2008. Photo by Clare Cridland, Wikimedia Commons. Still, I want to ask: Are you having a Happy New Year? If you’re a member of a highly liturgical church, such as Catholic, Episcopal, or Lutheran, what I’ve just said makes sense. (If you’re Eastern Orthodox, you think I’m three months behind the time.) But if you’re not involved in such a church, I had better explain what I’m talking about. The Christian year, sometimes called the church year or the liturgical year, is a centuries-old way that many Christians have ordered the 365-day year. It depends, not on the positions of the sun and moon, nor on the start and end of school, nor on the requirements of the IRS, but rather on key aspects of the life of Christ that are coordinated with the solar calendar. The major holidays (literally, holy days) in the church year are Christmas (December 25), Good Friday and Easter (in the spring, dated according to Jewish Passover), and Pentecost (seven weeks after Easter). Every other special day or season fits around these crucial days (Advent, Epiphany, Ash Wednesday, Lent, Palm Sunday, Holy Week, Maundy Thursday, etc.). When I have taught worship leaders from around the country, I have often asked about their awareness of the liturgical year. It used to be that the vast majority had little or no knowledge of it, apart from the big holidays, Christmas and Easter. If they had any sense of the liturgical year, they assumed that it was something for Catholics and other high church folk, with little relevance for the rest of us. I can understand this perspective because I was raised in a church that recognized Christmas, Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and Easter, but that’s about it. I had always assumed that things like Lent were for my Catholic friends. And since Lent seemed to involve some sort of fasting, I was happy to leave it well enough alone. Give me the feasts, I reasoned. Leave the fasts for the Catholics and Jews. (I didn’t have any sense of Ramadan back then.) It wasn’t until I was preparing for ordained ministry that I gained some exposure to the Christian year. I learned – much to my surprise – that many Presbyterians and other Protestants take this stuff quite seriously. For the first time in my life, I heard a Presbyterian pastor get excited about the benefits of the church year for corporate worship and private devotions. I was curious, though I didn’t quite get his enthusiasm. What difference would the liturgical year make in my life? The answer seemed to be: none at all. When I became the Senior Pastor of Irvine Presbyterian Church in 19


Nutria, Nutria Pictures, Nutria Facts - National Geographic Size relative to a 6-ft (2-m) man Please add a "relative" entry to your dictionary. Nutria are large, web-footed rodents that are more agile in the water than on land. They live in burrows, or nests, never far from the water. Nutria may inhabit a riverbank or lakeshore, or dwell in the midst of wetlands. They are strong swimmers and can remain submerged for as long as five minutes. Nutria (also called coypu) are varied eaters, most fond of aquatic plants and roots. They also feast on small creatures such as snails or mussels. Nutria can be rather social animals and sometimes live in large colonies, reproducing prolifically. Females have two or three litters every year, each consisting of five to seven young. These animals mature quickly and remain with their mothers for only a month or two. In some areas, booming nutria populations have become troublesome as the animals develop a taste for farm fare. The nutria's yellow or brown outer hair looks shaggy and unappealing, but it covers a lush fur undercoat, also called nutria, that is popular for use in clothing. Nutria are farmed and trapped for this fur. Nutria once lived only in southern South America, but they have been domesticated as fur animals and transplanted around the world. In many areas, including Canada and more than a dozen U.S. states, fur farm escapees quickly establish large wild populations near their new homes.


Where was the most recent volcanic eruption in the contiguous states of the USA?

Global Volcanism Program | Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report Smithsonian / USGS Weekly Volcanic Activity Report New Activity Highlights Acronyms & Abbreviations  Activity for the week of 4 January-10 January 2017 The Weekly Volcanic Activity Report is a cooperative project between the Smithsonian's Global Volcanism Program and the US Geological Survey's Volcano Hazards Program. Updated by 2300 UTC every Wednesday, notices of volcanic activity posted on these pages are preliminary and subject to change as events are studied in more detail. This is not a comprehensive list of all of Earth's volcanoes erupting during the week, but rather a summary of activity at volcanoes that meet criteria discussed in detail in the "Criteria and Disclaimers" section. Carefully reviewed, detailed reports on various volcanoes are published monthly in the Bulletin of the Global Volcanism Network. Name New Britain (Papua New Guinea) Ongoing New Activity/Unrest   Bezymianny  | Central Kamchatka (Russia)  | 55.972°N, 160.595°E  | Elevation 2882 m KVERT reported strong gas-and-steam emissions at Bezymianny during 31 December 2016-6 January 2017 and a daily thermal anomaly over the volcano. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange. Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)   Bogoslof  | Fox Islands (USA)  | 53.93°N, 168.03°W  | Elevation 150 m AVO reported that a five-minute-long seismic signal detected by sensors on islands near Bogoslof began at 2118 on 3 January along with a series of lightning strikes identified by the World Wide Lightning Location Network. An ash cloud identified in satellite data rose as high as 10 km (33,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted N. AVO raised the Aviation Color Code (ACC) to Red and the Volcano Alert Level (VAL) to Warning. No other indications of activity were noted for the next few days, the ACC and the VAL were lowered to Orange and Watch, respectively, on 5 January. Later that day, at 1324, seismicity again escalated, and lightning strikes indicated another significant and short-lived (five minutes) explosion. The ash plume was visible on satellite images and observed by pilots, and had risen to an estimated altitude of 10.7 km (35,000 ft) a.s.l., detached, and drifted NNW. The ACC was raised to Red and the VAL was raised to Warning, but were again lowered one level the next day. Seismic and infrasound data from neighboring islands indicated another explosive event, beginning at 2230 on 8 January. Seismic data suggested two strong pulses, during 2233-2234 and at 2256, consistent with two distinct volcanic clouds observed in satellite images. The second cloud was larger, rising to an altitude of 10.7 km (35,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifting NW. The ACC was raised to Red and the VAL was raised to Warning, but were again lowered one level to Orange and Watch, respectively, the next day. Source: US Geological Survey Alaska Volcano Observatory (AVO)   Ebeko  | Paramushir Island (Russia)  | 50.686°N, 156.014°E  | Elevation 1103 m KVERT reported that gas-and-steam plumes sometimes containing minor amounts of ash were emitted from Ebeko during 30 December 2016-6 January 2017. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange (the second highest level on a four-color scale). Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)   Klyuchevskoy  | Central Kamchatka (Russia)  | 56.056°N, 160.642°E  | Elevation 4754 m KVERT reported that during 2-6 January daily satellite images showed a thermal anomaly over Klyuchevskoy. The Aviation Color Code remained at Orange (the second highest level on a four-color scale). Source: Kamchatkan Volcanic Eruption Response Team (KVERT)   Sabancaya  | Peru  | 15.78°S, 71.85°W  | Elevation 5967 m Based on webcam and satellite views, the Buenos Aires VAAC reported that during 3-10 January intermittent ash puffs from Sabancaya likely rose as high as 9.1 km (30,000 ft) a.s.l. and drifted WSW, W, N, and NE; weather clouds sometimes obscured satellite and webcam views, and the webcam was not operational during 5-6 January.


What is the Roman military formation called the Testudo named after?

The Roman Tortoise   The Tortoise (Testudo) One of the Romans most famous formations was the Tortoise (testudo). Testudo is the Latin word for "tortoise". It was used to protect the soldiers from The soldiers in front and sides interlocked their shields. The soldiers in the  back lines placed their shields over their heads to form a protective "shell" over top of the men. The Testudo was a very strong, tight formation. It was usually used to approach fortifications. The soldiers could march up to a fort in the Testudo formation and not one of them would get hurt. The shields fitted so closely together that they formed one unbroken surface without any gaps between them. It has been said that it was so strong a formation that men could walk upon them, and even horses and chariots be driven over them. The Wedge The wedge was used to 'crack open' enemy lines. Legionaries formed up in a triangle, the front 'tip' being one man and charged towards enemy lines with their gladius out. The short legionary gladius was useful, held low and used as a thrusting weapon, it was easier and more effective than longer swords.


Who created the fictional detective Inspector Morse?

Inspector Morse Inspector Morse Last Bus to Woodstock (1975) Created by Edit Block Morse (left) as played by John Thaw in the television adaptation, with Lewis (right) as played by Kevin Whately. Inspector Morse is a fictional character in the eponymous series of detective novels by British author Colin Dexter, as well as the 33-episode 1987–2000 television adaptation of the same name, in which the character was portrayed by John Thaw. Morse is a senior CID (Criminal Investigation Department) officer with the Thames Valley Police in Oxford, UK. With a Jaguar car (originally a Lancia), a thirst for British real ale and a penchant for music (especially opera and Wagner), poetry, art, classics, classic cars, and cryptic crossword puzzles, Morse presents a likeable persona, despite his sullen temperament. Name and family Edit Block Morse's first name, "Endeavour", was kept a secret until the end of Death is Now My Neighbour (traditionally Morse claimed that he should be called "Morse" or joked that his first name was "Inspector"). In the series it is noted that his reticence about his Christian name led to a public school (Stamford School, where Colin Dexter and his brother were both pupils) nickname of "Pagan". The origin of his name is the vessel HMS Endeavour, as Morse's mother was a Quaker (Quakers have a tradition of "virtue names") and his father was a fan of Captain James Cook. The author of the Morse novels, Colin Dexter, is a fan of cryptic crosswords, and Morse is named after champion solver Jeremy Morse, one of Dexter's arch-rivals as a clue-writer in the crossword world. During the episode "Cherubim and Seraphim", it is learned that Morse's parents divorced when he was 12. He remained with his mother until her death three years later, when he had to return to his father. He had a dreadful relationship with his stepmother, Gwen, and claimed he only read poetry to annoy her and that her petty bullying almost drove him to suicide. He has a half-sister, Joyce, with whom he is on better terms, and was devastated when Joyce's daughter, Marilyn, took her own life. Habits and personality Edit Block Morse is ostensibly the embodiment of white, male, upper-middle-class Britishness, with a set of prejudices and assumptions to match. He may thus be considered a late example of the gentleman detective, a staple of British detective fiction. This background is in sharp juxtaposition to the working class origins of his assistant, Lewis (named for another rival clue-writer, Mrs. B. Lewis); in the novels, Lewis is Welsh, but this was altered to a northern English (Geordie) background in the TV series. He is also middle-aged in the books. Morse's relationships with authority, the establishment, bastions of power and the status quo are markedly ambiguous, as sometimes are his relations with women. Morse is frequently portrayed in the act of patronising women characters, to the extent that some feminist critics have argued that Morse is a misogynist. Fundamentally, however, he is portrayed as a compassionate and egalitarian figure. Morse is an extremely intelligent individual. He dislikes spelling errors and grammatical mistakes, demonstrated by the fact that in every personal or private document written to him he manages to point out at least one spelling mistake. He claims his approach to crime-solving is deductive and one of his key tenets is that "there is a 50 per cent chance that the last person to see the victim alive was the murderer". In reality, it is the pathologists who deduce; Morse uses immense intuition and his fantastic memory to get to the killer. Career Edit Block Although details of Morse's career are deliberately kept vague, it is hinted that as a schoolboy he won a scholarship to study at St John's College, Oxford. He lost the scholarship as the result of poor academic performance, which in turn resulted from a failed love affair (mentioned in the series at the end of "The Last Enemy" and in the novel The Riddle of the Third Mile). Forced to leave the University, he entered the Army, and on leaving it, joined th


What is the name of the vertical groove above the upper lip that connects the top lip to the bottom of the nose?

Elements of Morphology: Human Malformation Terminology Human Malformation Terminology References Anatomy of the Lips, Mouth, and Oral Region The appearance of the lips varies with facial movement. Smiling and crying can alter dramatically the shape of the upper lip, as do pursing or pouting. Therefore, the lips must be assessed when the subject has a relaxed (neutral) face: the eyes are open, the lips make gentle contact, and the teeth are slightly separated. The neck, jaw, and facial muscles should not be stretched nor contracted, and the face should be positioned using the Frankfurt horizontal (a line joining the orbitale and the porion) [Farkas, [ 1981 ]]. Figure 1 Figure 2 Lips: The structures that surround the oral aperture (Fig. 1). In the central region their superior border corresponds to the inferior margin of the base of the nose. Laterally, their limits follow the alar sulci and the upper and lower lips join at the oral commissures. The inferior limit of the lips in the central region is the mentolabial sulcus. Anatomically, the philtrum and its pillars are a part of the upper lip. The surface of the lip is comprised of four zones: hairy skin, vermilion border, vermilion and oral mucosa. The normal shape of the lips varies with age, and is influenced by ethnicity. Vermilion: The red part of the lips (Fig. 1). It is covered with a specialized stratified squamous epithelium, which is in continuity with the oral mucosa of the gingivolabial groove. Confusingly, the vermilion itself is also often referred to as the lips. Vermilion Border: The rim of paler skin that demarcates the vermilion from the surrounding skin. Cupid's Bow: The contour of the line formed by the vermilion border of the upper lip. In a frontal view, this line resembles an archer's bow, which curves medially and superiorly from the commissures to the paramedian peaks located at the bases of the pillars of the philtrum (crista philtrae) with an inferior convexity lying between those peaks. The philtrum is the vertical groove in the midline of the upper lip bordered by these lateral pillars (ridges) [Hennekam et al., [ 2009 ]]. Oral Mucosa: Stratified squamous non-keratinized epithelium covering of the inner aspect of the oral cavity [Standing, [ 2005 ]]. Mouth: The oral aperture that opens into the oral cavity proper [Standing, [ 2005 ]]. The opening is bounded by the upper and lower vermilion. The cavity comprises the alveolar arches with gums and teeth, the hard and soft palate, and the tongue, anchored to the floor of the mouth (Fig. 2). The oral cavity leads into the oropharynx, bounded by the tonsillar pillars. Standards exist for measuring the length and height of the oral aperture [Farkas, [ 1981 ]]. Oral Commissure: The place where the lateral aspects of the vermilion of the upper and lower lips join. The cheilion is the anthropological landmark located at this site (see Fig. 1). Labial Fissure: Slit-like space between the lips; the oral vestibule. Oral Cavity: The space bounded superiorly by the hard and soft palates, laterally by the alveolar processes of the maxillary bone, and inferiorly by the tongue (see Fig. 2). Alveolar Ridge: The U-shaped bony crests of the upper and lower jaw in which the teeth are situated. Hard Palate: Bony anterior two-thirds of the roof of the mouth separating the nasal cavity from the oral cavity. The boundary of the hard and soft palates can be determined by palpation. Soft Palate (velum palatinum): Posterior one third of the palate comprised of a fibromuscular fold of soft tissue suspended from the hard palate and separating the nasal and oral cavities. Uvula: A conical projection of soft tissue extending inferiorly from the posterior edge of the middle of the soft palate (see Fig. 2). Gingiva (gums): Dense fibrous tissue covered by mucous membrane overlying the alveolar ridge in which the teeth are situated. Buccal Frenulum: A thin fold of soft tissue extending from the gingiva of the mid-anterior alveolar ridge to the inner surface of the medial part of the upper or lower lip (see Fig. 2). Lingual Frenul


The Harelle, a revolt that occurred in the French city of Rouen in 1382 followed by the Maillotins Revolt a few days later in Paris, and subsequently in Amiens, Dieppe, Falaise, Caen, Orleans, and Rheims during the Hundred Years War, was about what?

Harelle - WOW.com Harelle The Harelle ( French pronunciation:  [aʁɛl] ; from haro ) was a revolt that occurred in the French city of Rouen in 1382 and followed by the Maillotins Revolt a few days later in Paris, as well as numerous other revolts across France in the subsequent week. [1] France was in the midst of the Hundred Years War , and had seen decades of warfare, widespread destruction, high taxation, and economic decline, made worse by bouts of plague . In Rouen, the second largest city in the kingdom, the effects of the war were particularly felt. Tensions had been building nationally for nearly a year following the death of Charles V ; on his deathbed he repealed many of the war taxes he had previously imposed. With the re-imposition of the taxes months later, a localized revolt led by Rouen's guilds , occurred in the city and was followed by many similar such incidents across the kingdom. Charles VI traveled with an army led by his uncle and regent , Philip the Bold Duke of Burgundy , from Paris. Paris itself revolted shortly after the army left the city. After returning to Paris to deal with the rebels there, the Duke and King traveled with an army to Rouen to end the revolt. The leaders of the Harelle in Rouen feared execution on the scale that occurred in Paris, and resolved to not resist the army. Twelve leaders of the revolt were executed, the city's rights were revoked and it was put under the rule of a royal governor, and a fine of 100,000 francs was imposed. Despite the victory, the King was unable to re-enforce the taxation that prompted the revolt, and spent most of the next two years putting down similar tax revolts around the kingdom that followed the example of Rouen. The Harelle was one of many popular revolts in late medieval Europe , including the English peasants' revolt of 1381 one year earlier, all part of a larger crisis of the Late Middle Ages . Contents Charles VI of France Charles V , King of France died in 1380 and on his deathbed repealed all of the royal taxes at the suggestion of his confessor, to better prepare his soul for the afterlife. France was in the midst of the Hundred Years War with England . The kingdom was entirely dependent upon the royal taxes for the prosecution of the war effort, and their repeal resulted in the collapse of the war effort for a period of time. [2] Complicating matters was that Charles' successor, Charles VI , was a minor and was under the regency of his three uncles, the Dukes of Burgundy , Berry , and Anjou . Louis, Duke of Anjou was the senior regent, but the three disagreed on policies for France. [3] The plague and war had ravaged the kingdom, and the heavy taxation increased poverty in many parts of the country. The cities were particularly affected, as people abandoned the countryside for the security of the larger walled cities. [4] England was having similar financial difficulties, and the high taxation led to the Peasants' Revolt there in 1381. [5] By 1382 an agreement for managing the country had been agreed to, with Philip, Duke of Burgundy left to manage the administration. After several failed attempts to have taxation approved by the councils and estates general of the numerous French principalities, the Duke resolved to reimpose the gabelle , a sales tax on salt, and the aides , a customs duty . The representatives of Paris were summoned before the King on January 16 and individually pressured to approve the imposition of the new tax. Under duress they agreed, but the news only gradually became known to the public. The Duke, as was customary at the time, appointed tax farmers to collect the tax. [6] Rouen The first violence to break out as a result of the re-imposition of the taxes occurred in Rouen, the second largest city in the kingdom. On February 24, a group of men led by draper Jean le Gras, began sounding the great bells of the city's commune. Another group of men seized and closed the gates of the city, and a large mob quickly filled the streets. The mob was drawn largely from the poorest section of the city and was referred to


Built in 1869, what type of ship is the Cutty Sark, which was put on public display in 1954 and is preserved in dry dock in Greenwich, London, UK?

Cutty Sark | OpenBuildings View original size Report The Cutty Sark is a clipper ship. Built in 1869, she served as a merchant vessel (the last clipper to be built for that purpose), and then as a training ship until being put on public display in 1954. She is preserved in dry dock in Greenwich, London. Cutty Sark is one of only three ships in London on the Core Collection of the National Historic Ships Register (the nautical equivalent of a Grade 1 Listed Building) – alongside HMS Belfast and SS Robin. Badly damaged by fire on 21 May 2007 while undergoing conservation, the vessel is being restored and is expected to reopen in 2012. The Cutty Sark is one of only three remaining original compound construction (wooden hull on an iron frame) clipper ships from the nineteenth century in part or whole, the others being the City of Adelaide, awaiting transportation to Australia for preservation, and the beached skeleton of Ambassador of 1869 near Punta Arenas, Chile. Construction and etymology The Cutty Sark was designed by Hercules Linton and built in 1869 at Dumbarton, Scotland, by the firm of Scott & Linton, for Captain John "Jock" "White Hat" Willis expressly to outsail the clipper Thermopylae. Her planking, deadwoods, stem and sternpost were of American rock elm, secured by brass bolts to an internal iron frame. The original keel was also rock elm and 17 inches (43 cm) thick, but was replaced in the 1920s with one constructed from 15 inches (38 cm) pitch pine. Her length was 212 feet 5 inches (64.74 m) with a draft of 21 feet (6.40 m) and a deadweight of 921 tons. She was named after Cutty Sark (Scots: a short chemise or undergarment), the nickname of the fictional character Nannie Dee in Robert Burns' 1791 poem Tam o' Shanter. She is also represented as Nannie Dee by the ship's figurehead, a stark white carving of a bare-breasted woman with long black hair holding a gray horse's tail in her hand. In the poem she wore a linen sark that she had been given as a child, which explains why it was cutty, or in other words far too short, for her. The erotic sight of her dancing in such a short undergarment caused Tam to cry out "Weel done, Cutty-sark", which subsequently became a well known catchphrase. History The Cutty Sark was launched on November 22, 1869, and after Scott & Linton was liquidated she was completed by William Denny & Brothers for John Willis & Son. Cutty Sark was destined for the tea trade, then an intensely competitive race across the globe from China to London, with a substantial bonus to the ship to arrive with the first tea of the year. In the most famous race, against Thermopylae in 1872, both ships left Shanghai together on June 18, but two weeks later Cutty Sark lost her rudder after passing through the Sunda Strait, and arrived in London on October 18, a week after Thermopylae, a total passage of 122 days. Her legendary reputation is supported by the fact that her captain chose to continue this race with an improvised rudder instead of putting into port for a replacement, yet was beaten by only one week. In 1890, she was taken out of the tea races and cut down to save money for general cargo carrying. The life of a sailor on fast sailing ships was no picnic at the best of times, but the incredible events of her next voyage, 1890–1891, occupy an entire chapter in "The Log of the Cutty Sark" (Basil Lubbock, 1924) and formed the base of Joseph Conrad's "The Secret Sharer" — a mate so brutal the London crew deserted at first port leaving only the bound apprentices; a superb captain who drove his ship just short of 2,000 km in 72 hours, but committed suicide when the crew mutinied after he allowed the mate to escape after killing one of them; a stop in the shadow of Krakatoa only two years before it exploded; a replacement captain and mate who were each worse than the original mate even when sober; four months ashore at Calcutta over Christmas; cholera; a second mutiny in all but name; another murder by the new mate; and running out of provisions. She recovered her reputation under Captain Richard Woodget,


"In Ireland, what are ""Macgillycuddy's Reeks""?"

Self Catering Accommodation Guide to the Black Valley, Co. Kerry, Ireland Dream Ireland DREAM IRELAND CAR HIRE Hiring a car is the best way to travel and explore at your own pace. Get a quote Self Catering Accommodation Guide to the Black Valley, Co. Kerry, Ireland   About the Black Valley The Black Valley is situated between the Lakes of Killarney  and the MacGillicuddy Reeks   and part of the Kerry Way   and is nestled between the towns of Kenmare   and Killarney , Co. Kerry, Ireland.  It is one of the most beautiful and unspoilt places in the world.  The Valley has a wild, rugged and extreme beauty, yet also has calmness, friendliness and tranquility. It is a natural, untamed place that reflects the peoples' struggle to make a living throughout the ages. It is nature at it's fiercest and it's gentlest. Every rock and gully, stream and mountain has its own stories and secrets, some of which we will never know...yet on a mid-summer's starry night, if you listen very carefully, you can almost hear the gentle breeze whispering, revealing some of these secrets to you.    The MacGillycuddy Reeks with their numerous peaks, many over 3000 feet, overshadow the Valley. They form part of a vast chain extending east into Co. Cork . They are mainly composed of old sandstone which is brown, red or purple in colour, with small patches of green or yellow.  Although bare of vegetation today, up to the middle of the 17th century, they were covered with great woodlands – totally destroyed by a charcoal works by Sir William Petty  for his ironworks at Glencar .  What is striking is their ever-changing appearance – in the morning they form clear lines across a blue sky, but by the end of the day, they may form a dull brown shape or the tops may be covered by a fluffy cloak of cloud. Ireland's highest peak Carrauntohill  is located in the Black Valley.  It is 1,038 metres tall and is the centre peak of the MacGillicuddy Reeks.  If you would rather not climb the highest peak in Ireland - you can also climb Bean Caorach, An Chruach Mhor, Cnoc a Bhraca, or Cnoc Cuillin which are all over 3,000 feet. Activities in the Black Valley Boating   A boat trip on the tranquil lakes of Killarney is a wonderful way to spend an afternoon.  Trips are regularly scheduled throughout the day and depart from both Killarney and the Black Valley. Bicycles are permitted on all boats.  For booking information, please contact Cosy Gap Restaurant at +353 64 44822. Local boat trips offering a unique and beautiful shortcut to Killarney are also available from the Black Valley.  The boat can also be picked up from the N71 Killarney to Kenmare road at the Five Mile Bridge between the Eagles Nest  and Torc Mountain  - this is a short cut to the Black Valley follows the Long Range river and the Upper Lake of Killarney .  Bicycles are also carried on the boat trip .  Hill walking and climbing  From a leisurely ramble on winding country roads to climbing Carrauntoohil, Ireland's highest mountain, the Black Valley offers something for families and intrepid adventurers alike.  Why not plan a trip on the scenic Kerry Way and see local wildlife and scenery up close? Horse riding  You can travel through the Valley either on horse-back or on a horse-and-cart. One of the nicest ways to travel through the Black Valley is by horse-and-cart.  Slowly making your way from Kate Kearney's Cottage  through the Gap of Dunloe  to the lakes of Killarney, you'll have time to take in the view and chat to your driver about the history and myths of the area.  Alternatively, why not venture off the beaten track completely and try out your horse riding skills on a route of your choice through the valley.  You can choose between a one hour trip to a full day trek and everyone from beginners to the more experienced is welcome. For more information, contact Gene Tangney at Black Valley Equestrian. Telephone: +353 64 37133 Canoeing For canoeing enthusiasts, the Black Valley offers superb rivers and lakes to choose from. Come along and find out for yourself! You can go to Lord Brandon's Cottage where


In soccer, what coloured card is used to order a player off the field?

Soccer rules soccer fouls Back to Soccer Rules Home Page Soccer Rules - Soccer Cards The way soccer "Fouls" are defined in the official soccer rules is confusing. Basically, "Fouls" are not only defined in the rules about "Fouls" but also in the rules regarding "Cards". Therefore, to understand soccer rules about "Fouls" you must also read soccer "Cards". In every soccer match that involves a referee, there are 2 colors of "cards" which the referee will hold up to indicate serious fouls or behavior which won't be tolerated. The referee carries these cards in his shirt pocket, so if he reaches for his pocket it's a bad sign for the soccer player who committed the foul. These cards are about the size of a playing card and one is yellow and the other is red. When a card is to be given (it isn't actually given to the offending player, it is actually just shown to him and to everyone else) the referee will stop the game, call the player over, hold up the card and write the player's name in his notebook. This is called "booking" the player and when it happens the player has been "booked", (e.g., "she was booked"). Any time a Yellow or Red Card is shown, a "direct" or "indirect kick" will also be awarded. For detailed explanations of over 70 soccer rules visit Soccer Rules at  www.soccerhelp.com/Soccer_Rules_Rules_Of_Soccer.shtml Soccer Yellow Card - A Yellow Card indicates a formal "caution" for any of the following 7 offenses: "unsporting behavior" - this includes hard fouls; holding an opponent or deliberately handling the ball for the purpose of preventing an opponent from gaining possession of the ball; faking an injury; saying things that are designed to confuse or distract an opponent; harassment (such as jumping around, shouting or making gestures to intentionally distract an opponent; jumping in front of a corner kick, free kick or throw-in; worrying the goalkeeper or trying to prevent him from putting the ball into play; & adopting a threatening posture), gaining an unfair advantage by leaning on, climbing on the back of, or holding a teammate or the goal; blatant cases of holding and pulling an opposing player or his uniform; any action designed to deceive the Referee; and behavior which in the Referee's judgment is unsporting or causes an unfair advantage, dissent by word or actions, persistently breaking the rules, delaying the restart of play, defenders failing to stay the proper distance away from the kicker on a corner kick, free kick or throw-in, entering or re-entering the field without the referee's permission deliberately leaving the field without the referees permission. A player who receives 2 Yellow Cards is given a Red Card & ejected. FIFA rules do not require a player to leave the field for the first yellow card. However, some leagues' rules do. You must go by your league's rules. Soccer Red Card - A player must be shown a Red Card and "sent off" (i.e., made to leave the field) for the 7 offenses listed below. A player shown a "Red Card" & sent off may not be replaced during that game (i.e., his team must play a player "short" for the rest of the game; however, in some leagues a player may be replaced if he is ejected for receiving a second Yellow Card). The 7 offenses for which a player must be shown a Red Card and sent off are: serious foul play (includes any use of excessive force or brutality against an opponent when challenging for the ball. Examples include a dangerous slide tackle from behind, or an "over the top tackle" in which a player raises his foot so the cleats could hit a player, or a two footed tackle that takes down the opponent. FIFA has broadened this definition by saying that "Any player who lunges at an opponent in challenging for the ball from the front, from the side or from behind using one or both legs, with excessive force and endangering the safety of an opponent is guilty of serious foul play. For current rules visit fifa.com, Laws of the Game. The above quote is from Questions and Answers, Additional Instructions for Referees). The rules now include "Decision 4", which says


Which car maker has a trident as its symbol?

Maserati Logo Symbol Automobiles > Auto      Companies > Famous      Car Makers > Automobile      Logos > Maserati      Italy > Italian Car Makers Logo Maserati The      Maserati auto company is an Italian      car maker that was founded in 1914. Maserati is a division of the      Italian car company Fiat S.p.A. which also has the famous Ferrari sports      car company under its control. The company has a small range of high      powered sports car types including the sedan, coupe and convertible      models. Maserati cars headquarters is in Modena, Italy. If you know      of an excellent Maserati Website online or own a good Maserati Resource,      please add it to our auto directory by filling in the form on our Submit      Car Url page . Featured      Maserati Symbol Cars Website If you would like      to have your Maserati luxury automobile website featured here, above      all the other listings below, visit our auto      advertising page. Sponsored Links The Maserati logo consists of an upright standing oval containing         a red trident and the word Maserati in it. The Maserati logo refers         to the city of Bologna where the auto maker was founded. The trident         symbol used in the logo is a common site in the city with the         statue of Neptune holding a trident being a major centerpiece.         The Fountain of Neptune or Fontana di Nettuno is a monumental         statue in the Piazza Nettuno square in Bologna, Italy. It is believed         that Mario Maserati, the artist of the family designed the first         Maserati logo. Promotional image of the luxury car makers Maserati automobile         logo, showing the trident symbol and the stylized Maserati text. Detail         of the Fountain of Neptune statue with the male nude figure holding         a trident. A trident is a three pronged spear used as a military         weapon or for spear fishing. Close up view of the trident logo of the Maserati Quattroporte         on the front grill, Maserati symbol logo. Maserati badge and trident symbol on the grille of a 2009 Maserati         Quattroporte car. Another view of the famous Maserati symbol from the Italian luxury         car makers. An old version of the Maserati logo with the red trident symbol. Auto Dealer US does not own the copyright of the Maserati logos         and trident symbols used on this page. These images are used for         educational purposes only. Contact the Italian auto maker for         more details on using the image. Auto      Companies


A zamboni is used to prepare the playing surface for which sport?

Hockey Words | Merriam-Webster Hockey If you’re not used to watching it, hockey can be a confusing game: it’s fast-paced, changes direction quickly, and play suddenly seems to stop for no apparent reason. Much like the name for the sport itself, hockey . The word first appeared in English in the early 1500s, where it was first used obliquely to refer to a sport that seems to be similar to today’s field hockey: “...and also at no tyme to use ne ocupye the horlinge of the litill balls with hockie stickes or staves ... ” (Galway Statues in the Tenth Report of the Royal Commission of Historical Manuscripts, 1527). And then, hockey (the word) apparently dropped off the map. There’s a reappearance of it in one of William Cowper’s letters from 1785 (“The boys at Olney have likewise a very entertaining sport, which commences annually upon this day. They call it Hockey, and it consists in dashing each other with mud, and the windows also”), but then it comes back into use in the early 1800s to refer to a few different games that involved hitting a small ball or object with a stick. The earliest use of the word hockey to refer to a game on the ice comes from the Times of London in 1840: “...he saw a number of boys playing hockey bang on the ice at the west end.” Whether this was the game we’re familiar with or another hybrid game, we don’t know, but by the 1860s, the word was in use to refer to a game played on ice using hooked, or the more-familiar crooked, bladed sticks in use today. Hockey itself is likely an alteration of the earlier French word hoquet, which means “shepherd’s crook,” and which describes the shape of a field hockey stick. 1/12 Puck You can’t have hockey without the puck. That’s the black disk of vulcanized rubber that is one inch high, three inches in diameter, and which is batted around the ice during a hockey game. The word puck is something of a mystery. Etymologists believe that the word comes ultimately from the Irish word poc, which refers to a stroke in an Irish game called hurling which is similar to field hockey. The Irish word gave rise to an English dialect verb puck, which means “to poke” or “to hit,” and we transferred the name for the action to the thing being hit. How did an Irish word end up describing a piece of equipment in a Canadian game? It may be through Irish settlers in Nova Scotia who were familiar with hurling and got involved in creating ice hockey. (There is another English word puck that refers to a mischievous sprite, but that puck is unrelated to the hockey puck). The ice hockey puck has gone through a number of changes over the years. The earliest games of ice hockey were played with balls: we know this because an 1875 article in the Montreal Gazette says so: “Hockey is played usually with a ball, but last night, in order that no accident should happen, a flat block of wood was used so that it should slide along the ice without rising, and thus going among the spectators to their discomfort.” The word puck itself supposedly appears in the pages of the Montreal Gazette the following year, though this can’t be substantiated by etymologists. By the 1880s, rubber was being used in place of wood, but our earliest use for the word implies that the puck wasn’t always round: “In hockey a flat piece of rubber, say four inches long by three wide and about an inch thick, called a ‘puck’, is used” (Boston Daily Globe, 28 Feb. 1886). Some sources claim that round pucks came into use in the 1880s, as rubber balls were cut down and used during play. There have even been attempts to improve the puck in recent times. In 1996, Fox Sports responded to viewer complaints about the difficulty of seeing the puck on the ice with an “enhancement.” The puck was implanted with infrared sensors that allowed computers to track its whereabouts on the ice and display it on broadcasts as either a blue dot or a red comet, depending on how fast the puck was traveling. Though the pucks were only used in some NHL games, fans absolutely hated them, and some players weren’t too keen on the added weight that the sen