Greece has land borderswith Albania, Bulgaria, Turkey and which former Yugoslav Republic?

General Information about Greece - psych-relatedsciences Accreditation General Information about Greece Greece is one of the world’s most popular destinations with ancient and modern attractions such as museums of the ancient and Byzantine eras and archaeological sites and cities, all of them historical monuments which have inspired modern education and culture around the world. Geography: Greece, officially known as The Hellenic Republic, is the southernmost country  on the European mainland. With an area of 131.940 square kilometres, Greece is about the same size as England or New York state. Greece's longest border is with the sea. Over 3,000 Greek islands are scattered about the eastern Mediterranean, roughly 200 of them inhabited. The Greek mainland shares land borders with Albania, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia (FYROM), Bulgaria and Turkey. Population: 10.964.020 (2001 - census) Climate: The climate in Greece is  mostly dry and temperate. In Athens, Southern  Greece and the islands, the climate is typical Mediterranean with warm and dry summers and mild winters. Greece's capital city, Athens, (Population: 3,072,922) is also its largest, and is served by Piraeus,  which is the country's main port. Although more than half the population is classified as urban, rural life retains a powerful influence. A strong sense of community and family ties prevail even in the busiest of metropolitan centres. Sex distribution: Male 49,49% , female: 50,51% (2001). Religion: Most Greeks belong to the Greek Orthodox Church, which is governed by a  synod of metropolitan bishops, presided over by the Archbishop of Athens. The largest religious minority is the concentration of Greek Muslims in northeastern Thrace. Some islands in the Ionian and Aegean have a significant number of Catholics. Greece's once vibrant Jewish community was nearly vanished in World War II. Government: The Hellenic Republic is a parliamentary democracy with a 300 member house, the Vouli or Parliament, headed by the Prime Minister. Parliamentary sessions normally last for four years, followed by elections held on the basis of direct, secret, and universal ballot. The head of the Greek State is the President, who is elected by Parliament. The President, who has limited political powers, may hold office for a maximum of two five-year terms . Greece has been a member of the European Union since 1981. The elements that most clearly define the Greece of today are:political stability under a moderate social democratic government. The Greek Government Presidency of the Hellenic Republic, www.presidency.gr Prime Minister of the Hellenic Republic, www.primeminister.gr ATMs: They are widely available in Greece for Master or Visa cardholders. Banks: Banks are open from Monday to Thursday, 8:00-14:30 hrs and on Friday,  8:00-14:00 hrs; on Saturdays and Sundays they are closed. Central  branches of some banks may be found open until 20.00 daily and from  10.00 to 16.30 on Saturdays. For further details while in Athens please  consult your hotel concierge. Credit cards: All major credit cards are accepted in almost all hotels, shops and  restaurants. Stickers in the front windows will advise you as to which cards are accepted. Currency: EURO is the official currency. Electricity: Electricity is 220 V/50 Hz. Plugs are the standard continental (DIN) type with two round pins. Healthcare: Emergency treatment is free to all in public hospitals. Public and private hospitals can be found in big cities. Small and large islands usually have hospitals and health centres. Language: Greek is the official language. Most Greeks speak English as a foreign language. Restaurants: Restaurants and Taverns are normally open for lunch from 12:30 to 16:00, for dinner from 19:00 to midnight. Fast food and souvlaki shops usually serve food all day long, and some of them stay open till late at night. Cafes and bars are open all day from about 8:00 until late at night. Telecommunications: The international access code for Greece is +30. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant count


Of which African country was Kwame Nkrumah the first President?

Commanding Heights : Kwame Nkrumah | on PBS Kwame Nkrumah (1889-1979) Kwame Nkurmah, the leader of the Gold Coast's movement toward independence from Britain during the 1940s and '50s, headed the new nation of Ghana following its independence in 1957 until 1966, when he was overthrown by a coup. Excerpt from Commanding Heights by Daniel Yergin and Joseph Stanislaw, 1998 ed., pp. 83-88. Profile In the period of [African colonial independence] the beacon country from Africa was Ghana, first to achieve independence in 1957. The new nation's most influential figure was its prime minister, later president, Kwame Nkrumah. When Nkrumah was born in 1910, Ghana was still the Gold Coast, a British colony known for its plantations and for being the world's largest producer of cocoa. Its frontiers were the result of bargains among the colonial powers -- Britain, France, and Germany -- that did not correspond to the historical boundaries of the kingdoms that preceded colonization, particularly the once-mighty Ashanti empire. Nkrumah, who came from a modest, traditional family, received his early education at the hands of Catholic missionaries. He went on to train as a teacher and for a few years taught elementary school in towns along the coast. He was popular and charismatic, and earned a decent living. But exposure to politics and to a few influential figures sparked in him a greater interest -- to go to America. He applied to universities in the United States, and with money raised from relatives, he set out on a steamer in 1935. He reached New York almost penniless, and took refuge with fellow West Africans in Harlem. He then presented himself at Lincoln University in Pennsylvania and enrolled; a small scholarship and a campus job helped him make ends meet. In the United States, Nkrumah saw alternatives to the British tradition of government. He also became suffused with an acute consciousness of the politics of race relations. Unlike many new African leaders, who sought to emulate their European instructors, Nkrumah plunged into America's black communities. Founded before the Civil War, Lincoln University was America's oldest black college, and its special atmosphere inspired and comforted Nkrumah. In the summers, he worked at physically demanding jobs -- in shipyards and construction at sea. He studied theology as well as philosophy; he frequented the black churches in New York and Philadelphia and was sometimes asked to preach. He also forged ties with black American intellectuals, for whom Africa was becoming, in this time of political change, an area of extreme interest. Moving to London after World War II, Nkrumah helped organize Pan-African congresses, linking the emergent educated groups of the African colonies with activists, writers, artists, and well-wishers from the industrial countries. It was a time of great intellectual ferment, excitement, and optimism. India's achievement of independence in 1947 stirred dreams of freedom for the other colonies. "If we get self-government," Nkrumah proclaimed, "we'll transform the Gold Coast into a paradise in 10 years." Returning to the Gold Coast in 1949, Nkrumah found that India's independence had set in motion a process of gradual transfer of power in Britain's other colonies. The terms and timing were highly unsettled, and indeed would provoke conflict and violent clashes, but the basic principle of self-government was becoming the consensus. Nkrumah was dissatisfied with the existing nationalist grouping, finding it staid and conservative, overly tied to colonial business interests. With several associates he set up a new party, the Convention People's Party (CPP), in the process demonstrating his supreme organizational abilities. Within two years the CPP had won limited self-rule elections, and Nkrumah became "Leader of Government Business" -- a de facto prime minister, responsible for internal government and policy. He set his sights firmly on independence. No amount of autonomy or self-rule, he argued, could match the energy, commitment, and focus of a government and peop


Called the 'Escaut' in France, which 270 mile-long river rises in the north of that country, flows across Belgium, and empties into the North Sea in Holland?

2001 KO Final February, which       ex-PM was awarded an earldom on his 90th birthday ? Harold       Macmillan B1 A member of the       House of Lords and an ex-MP, who celebrated his 100th  birthday       in November 1984 ? Mannie       Shinwell Which       government department banned trades unions causing a national outcry       ? GCHQ (Government Communications       Headquarters) Outside       which foreign government building was policewoman Yvonne Fletcher       shot and fatally wounded ? Libyan       People's Bureau or Libyan Embassy A3 In the course of a       violent argument in April, which recording artist was shot and       killed by his father ? Marvin       Gaye In October, who was       killed by members of her own bodyguard ? Indira       Ghandi A4 In       March the British government announced its approval of the sale of       which shipyard on the lower Clyde to Trafalgar House ? Scott       Lithgow B4 In October which       bank, a bullion dealer, was rescued from debts of around ï¿½250       million by a Bank of England buy-out ? Johnson       Matthey Subject:       ï¿½One Word Cinemaï¿½ Answers A1 A       1992 Oscar winning Clint Eastwood film in which a former       hired killer turned unsuccessful farmer returns to his old ways in       pursuit of a $1,000 reward ? Unforgiven B1 A       1972 John Boorman film in which a leading character, played by Ned       Beatty, is raped by a ï¿½Hillbillyï¿½ ? Deliverance A2 A       1929 film, Hitchcockï¿½s first talkie, in which a Scotland       Yard Inspector is placed in a difficult position when he discovers       his girlfriend has committed a murder ? Blackmail B2 Set       in Rio, a 1946 Hitchcock film with Cary Grant & Ingrid Bergman       in which a woman marries a Nazi renegade to help the US Government ? Notorious A3 A       1916 film by D.W. Griffith starring Lillian Gish in one of four       intercut stories including Balshazzarï¿½s Feast and the St       Bartholomewï¿½s Day Massacre ? Intolerance B3 A       1967 camped-up version of Faust in which a short order       cook is saved from suicide by Mr Spiggott - who offers him 7       wishes in exchange for his soul ? Bedazzled A4 A       1924 Erich von Stroheim film in which an ex-miner turned dentist       kills his avaricious wife and her lover ? Greed B4 Set       in the mid 19th century, a 1999 film starring Guy Pearce & Robert Carlyle in which a cannibalistic officer commands an       isolated army outpost ? Ravenous Answers A1 The       liqueur Curaï¿½ao       (say ï¿½Koor-a-sowï¿½) is traditionally flavoured with sugar & which fruit ? Orange B1 Which       spirit takes its name from a place near Guadalajara (say ï¿½Gwadlaharaï¿½)       where the conquistadors first developed it from a variety of Aztec drink ? Tequila A2 With       a peculiar but agreeable taste, which coarse & potent liquor is       made in the East Indies from a variety of sources, including       fermented rice & coconut juice ? Arrack B2 Used       to season food & fruit as well as alcoholic drinks, which       flavouring is prepared with oil distilled from the aromatic bark of       two S. American trees blended with herbs, and bears the former name       of a port in Venezuela ? Angostura (now       called Cuidad Bolivar) A3 Derived       from a town in north east Hungary, what name is shared by a grape       variety and a golden-yellow coloured, sweet, aromatic wine ? Tokay       (from Tokaj) Subject:       Wordgame ï¿½Noï¿½ as       in ï¿½Noteï¿½ Answers ï¿½ a spout on a       hose etc. from which a jet issues ? Nozzel ï¿½       a small round piece of meat or a chocolate made with hazelnuts ? Noisette ï¿½       something or someone absolutely un


Sometimes used in Staff recruitment, what name is given to the Science of measuring mental capacities and processes?

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Who wrote 'Where Have All The Flowers Gone'?

Pete Seeger's story behind "Where Have All the Flowers Gone" Lydia Hutchinson | May 3, 2013 | 25 Comments “He’s had one of the most perfect lives of anybody I know.” That was filmmaker Jim Brown’s response when asked why he profiled Pete Seeger in a PBS “American Masters” documentary. Few would disagree with Brown’s assessment. In a career that’s spanned over 70 years, the 94-year-old Seeger has embodied the idealism that once defined the American spirit. A tireless crusader for social justice, world harmony and environmental causes, Seeger was even called, at the height of his activism, “America’s tuning fork.” The trajectory of Seeger’s life is dazzling. Born May 3, 1919, he first wanted to become a journalist. Music beckoned, however, and following a period where he assisted folk-song archivist Alan Lomax, he teamed with legendary songwriter Woody Guthrie to form the politically oriented Almanac Singers. Drafted into the Army in 1942, Seeger served out his duty and then co-founded the folk group, the Weavers. In addition to popularizing the Guthrie classic “This Land Is Your Land,” the Weavers topped the charts in 1950 with their version of Leadbelly’s “Goodnight, Irene.” Blacklisted during the McCarthy era, the Weavers disbanded in 1953. Informally banned from TV programs and radio shows—as well as from many concert stages—Seeger began performing at high schools and on college campuses. Concurrent with the folk revival of the early ’60s, his songs became better known to the public at large. Thanks to hit versions by the Kingston Trio, Peter, Paul & Mary, and the Byrds, the Seeger-written songs “If I Had a Hammer,” “Where Have All the Flowers Gone” and “Turn! Turn! Turn!” have become part of the American lexicon. These days Seeger remains vibrant, creative and deeply attuned to social and environmental issues. He and his wife, Toshi, continue to live on a wooded hillside in New York overlooking the Hudson River, in a cabin they built with their own hands decades ago. Since 1969, Seeger has worked closely with the Clearwater organization, an environmental group that seeks to protect the Hudson River, its tributaries and related waters. Each year he invites more than 10,000 children and adults onto his sailboat, where they sing and discuss the history of the Hudson. To celebrate his birthday today, here is Pete’s story behind his timeless “Where Have All the Flowers Gone.” “I had been reading a long novel—”And Quiet Flows the Don”—about the Don River in Russia and the Cossacks who lived along it in the 19th century. It describes the Cossack soldiers galloping off to join the Czar’s army, singing as they go. Three lines from a song are quoted in the book: ‘Where are the flowers? The girls plucked them / Where are the girls? They’re all married / Where are the men? They’re all in the army.’ I never got around to looking up the song, but I wrote down those three lines. “Later, in an airplane, I was dozing, and it occurred to me that the line ‘long time passing’—which I had also written in a notebook—would sing well. Then I thought, ‘When will we ever learn.’ Suddenly, within 20 minutes, I had a song. There were just three verses. I Scotch-taped the song to a microphone and sang it at Oberlin College. This was in 1955. “One of the students there had a summer job as a camp counselor. He took the song to the camp and sang it to the kids. It was very short. He gave it rhythm, which I hadn’t done. The kids played around with it, singing ‘Where have all the counselors gone? / Open curfew, everyone.’ “The counselor added two actual verses: ‘Where have all the soldiers gone? / Gone to graveyards every one / Where have all the graveyards gone? / Covered with flowers every one.’ Joe Hickerson is his name, and I give him 20 percent of the royalties. That song still brings in thousands of dollars from all around the world.” —  By Russell Hall


What breed of dog is 'Snoopy' in the 'Peanuts' cartoon?

What breed of dog is Snoopy? | Reference.com What breed of dog is Snoopy? A: Quick Answer Snoopy is a beagle. This cartoon character is a part of the Peanuts newspaper comic strip that first appeared in 1950. Full Answer Snoopy is a small white beagle with many anthropomorphic characteristics and a comically large head. This beloved character is a regular part of the Peanuts comic drawn by Charles M. Schultz. The cartoonist died in 2000, and no new Peanuts comics have since been created. However, the extreme popularity of the comic strip caused many newspapers to continue printing the series in reruns. On October 4, 1950, just two days into the comic, Snoopy made his first appearance. Early on, Snoopy was more dog-like, walking on all fours and not speaking. His first thought bubble appeared in a March 16, 1952 Peanuts comic strip. Ever since, Snoopy has only communicated through thought bubbles or by gestures and growls. The character has a very active imagination and often retreats into it. He has alter egos, such as a smooth, sunglasses wearing college student named Joe Cool. Snoopy also frequently pretends to be a World War I pilot. He can be seen sitting on top of his dog house pretending that it is a Sopwith Camel fighter plane in the midst of an epic aerial battle. Snoopy's official birthday is August 10th.


In which 1972 John Boorman film is a leading character, played by Ned Beatty, raped by a 'Hillbilly'?

Deliverance (1972) - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS 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 Intent on seeing the Cahulawassee River before it's turned into one huge lake, outdoor fanatic Lewis Medlock takes his friends on a river-rafting trip they'll never forget into the dangerous American back-country. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON TV 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 42 titles created 13 Sep 2011 a list of 37 titles created 07 Mar 2012 a list of 22 titles created 29 May 2012 a list of 47 titles created 27 May 2013 a list of 34 titles created 01 Aug 2015 Search for " Deliverance " 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    2 wins & 10 nominations. See more awards  » Videos Edit Storyline The Cahulawassee River valley in Northern Georgia is one of the last natural pristine areas of the state, which will soon change with the imminent building of a dam on the river, which in turn will flood much of the surrounding land. As such, four Atlanta city slickers - alpha male Lewis Medlock, generally even-keeled Ed Gentry, slightly condescending Bobby Trippe, and wide-eyed Drew Ballinger - decide to take a multi-day canoe trip on the river, with only Lewis and Ed having experience in outdoor life. They know going in that the area is ethno-culturally homogeneous and isolated, but don't understand the full extent of such until they arrive and see what they believe is the result of generations of inbreeding. Their relatively peaceful trip takes a turn for the worse when half way through they encounter a couple of hillbilly moonshiners. That encounter not only makes the four battle their way out of the valley intact and alive, but threatens the relationships of the four as they do ... Written by Huggo This is the weekend they didn't play golf. See more  » Genres: 20 September 1972 (France) See more  » Also Known As: Beim Sterben ist jeder der Erste See more  » Filming Locations: 70 mm 6-Track (70 mm prints)| Mono (35 mm prints) Color: Did You Know? Trivia John Boorman wanted Vilmos Zsigmond as director of photography because he'd famously filmed the 1956 Soviet invasion of Hungary. Boorman reckoned that anyone who had filmed under the threat of Russian tanks and guns would be ideally suited to an intensive and grueling shoot, which Deliverance (1972) promised to be. See more » Goofs When the main characters first meet the hillbillies they're on the right side of the river. After the accident in the rapids, and for Ed's climb up the cliff, they're on the left side of the river. They never passed under a bridge, but the surviving hillbilly is on that side of the river with them. See more » Quotes Lewis : You w- you wanna... you wanna talk about the vanishing wilderness? Bobby : Lewis, listen - what are you so anxious about this? Lewis : Because they're buildin' a dam across the Cahulawassee River; they're gonna flood a whole valley, Bobby, that's why. Dammit, they're drownin' a river; they're drownin' a river, man. See more » Crazy Credits The end credits only show the cast and a notice of where the location of the film was shot and the special thanks, which rolls over a shot of Ed and his wife laying down trying to sleep. It also shows the shot of the lake where the hand ascended up out of the water and the final credit reads 'Distributed by WARNER BROS' See more » Connections Referenced in RED  (2010) See more » Soundtracks The New Man confronts the Old in a place of raw beauty and stark te


Which is the largest man-made lake in the British Isles?

The British Isles' Extreme Bodies of Water - Major Rivers Of The British Isles Major Rivers Of The British Isles The British Isles' Extreme Bodies of Water                                                   The British Isles consist of six thousand, two hundred and eighty nine islands, one hundred and forty of which are inhabited, which have a combined coastline of twelve thousand, eight hundred and ten miles.   The islands consist of two sovereign states, the United Kingdom and the Republic of Ireland, and two self governing crown dependencies,  the Isle of Man and the Channel Islands, which between them are home to around four thousand miles of rivers and canals.    Listed below are the extreme bodies of water found within the British Isles. The lists include the longest rivers, the largest freshwater lakes, the largest (man made) reservoirs, the largest (sea) bays, the longest (man made) canals and the highest (tallest drop) waterfalls.      Longest River - River Shannon, Republic of Ireland - 240 miles. Largest Lake - Lough Neagh, Northern Ireland - Surface area of 147.87 square miles. Largest Reservoir - Silent Valley Reservoir, Northern Ireland - (pictured above)   Surface area of 13.9 square miles.  Largest Bay - Moray Firth, Scotland - Surface area of 12,000 square miles.  Largest Natural Harbour - Scapa Flow, Orkney Islands, Scotland - 120 square miles.  Longest Canal - Leeds / Liverpool Canal, England - 142.6 miles. Highest Waterfall - Eas a Chual Alluinn, Scotland - 200 meter drop.     Longest River - River Thames -  215 miles. Largest Lake - Lake Windermere - Surface area of 5.69 square miles Largest Reservoir - Kielder Water - Surface area of 10.86 square miles. Largest Bay - The Wash - Surface area of 100 square miles.    Largest Natural Harbour - Poole Harbour, Dorset - 14 square miles. Longest Canal - Leeds / Liverpool Canal - 142.6 miles. Highest Waterfall - Cautley Spout - 175 meter drop.     Longest River - River Severn, England / Wales – 220 miles. Largest Lake - Loch Lomond, Scotland - Surface area of 27.45 square miles. Largest Reservoir - Kielder Water, England - Surface area of 10.86 square miles.  Largest Bay - Moray Firth, Scotland - Surface area of 12,000 square miles.   Largest Natural Harbour - Scapa Flow, Orkney Islands - 120 square miles.  Longest Canal - Leeds / Liverpool Canal, England - 142.6 miles.  Highest Waterfall - Eas a Chuall Alluinn, Scotland - 200 meter drop.    Longest River - River Sulby - 11 miles. Largest Lake - Mooragh Park Lake - Surface area of 40 square acres. Largest Reservoir - Sulby Reservoir - Surface area of 128 square acres. Largest Bay - Ramsey Bay - Surface area of 216 square miles.   Largest Natural Harbour - Douglas Harbour - 3 square miles.  Highest Waterfall - Ineen Vooar - 40 meter drop.     Longest River - River Bann - 42 miles. Largest Lake - Lough Neagh - Surface area of 147.87 square miles. Largest Reservoir - Silent Valley Reservoir - Surface area of 13.9 square miles.  Largest Bay - Lough Foyle - Surface area of 2,204 hectares. Longest Canal - Ulster Canal - 46 miles.  Highest Waterfall - Ness Wood Falls - 9 meter drop.    Longest River - River Shannon - 240 miles. Largest Lake - Lake Corrib - Surface area of 110 square miles Largest Reservoir - Poulaphouca Reservoir - Surface area of 7 square miles. Largest Bay - Donegal Bay - Surface area of 616 square miles.  Largest Natural Harbour - Cork Harbour  - 27 square miles.  Longest Canal - Grand Canal - 82 miles.  Highest Waterfall - Power's Court Waterfall - 121 meter drop.    Longest River - River Tay - 120 miles. Largest Lake - Loch Lomond - Surface area of 27.45 square miles. Largest Reservoir - Carron Valley Reservoir - Surface area of 1.51 square miles.  Largest Bay - Moray Firth - Surface area of 12,000 square miles.   Largest Natural Harbour - Scapa Flow - 120 square miles.  Longest Canal - Caledonian Canal - 62 miles. Highest Waterfall - Eas a Chuall Alluinn - 200 meter drop.


Where in Britain would you find 'The Backs' and the 'Bridge of Sighs'?

The Bridge of Sighs - Historic Site in Cambridge, Cambridge - Visit Cambridge You are here: Things to Do > The Bridge of Sighs The Bridge of Sighs Accessibility Neo-gothic covered bridge linking the new court of St. John's with the older original college buildings. Built in the 19th Century and named after the covered bridge in Venice, on which prisoners would sigh as they were escourted to their cells. The Bridge of Sighs is best seen from a chauffeured river tour. What's Nearby St John's College was founded in 1511 by Lady Margaret Beaufort, mother of... 0.08 miles away At Rutherfords punting company we want to offer our customers the very... 0.1 miles away Henry VIII's Lord Chancellor, Thomas, Baron Audley of Walden founded... 0.1 miles away We are open all year round - choose either to hire punts for pleasure or... 0.11 miles away The Cambridge Punt Company offer guided river tours along the historic... 0.12 miles away The church of the Holy Sepulchre is one of only four round churches in... 0.14 miles away The college library was designed by Christopher Wren and completed by 1690... 0.15 miles away The Glassworks Health Club is Cambridges's only city centre Health Club... 0.16 miles away Cambridge Early Music is a registered charity which offers concerts and... 0.16 miles away The ADC Theatre is Britain's oldest University playhouse. Plays have been... 0.17 miles away Discover the vibrant history of Cambridge life in this friendly museum.... 0.17 miles away The tiny, tall-spired St Peter’s is tucked away in a quiet corner of... 0.18 miles away Trinity is the college of Sir Isaac Newton, who had rooms between the... 0.18 miles away Traditional chauffeured punting tours of Cambridge. Sit back and relax in... 0.18 miles away The Senate House, is the parliament building of Cambridge University, it... 0.18 miles away A major collection of 20th Century paintings and sculptures exhibited in a... 0.19 miles away


In which 1992 'Oscar' winning film does Clint Eastwood play aformer hired killer turned unsuccessful farmer who returns to his old ways inpursuit of a $1000 reward?

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Which Lerner and Loewe musical of 1958 features the songs 'The Night They Invented Champagne' and 'IRemember It Well'?

Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) I Remember It Well You will receive an email shortly to confirm your email address. Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) I Remember It Well title details and video sharing options now playing Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) I Remember It Well Lachaille (Maurice Chevalier) and Madame Alvarez (Hermione Gingold) at the beach, recalling their younger days with Lerner and Loewe's "I Remember It Well," in Vincente Minnelli's Gigi, 1958. View the TCMDb entry for Gigi (1958) share video Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) I Remember It Well Lachaille (Maurice Chevalier) and Madame Alvarez (Hermione... Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) I Remember... Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) I Remember It Well Lachaille (Maurice Chevalier) and Madame Alvarez (Hermione Gingold) at the beach, recalling their younger days with Lerner and Loewe's "I Remember It Well," in Vincente Minnelli's Gigi, 1958.> A Parisian girl (Leslie Caron) is raised... Gigi (1958) -- (Original Trailer) A Parisian girl (Leslie Caron) is raised to be a kept woman but dreams of love and marriage in Gigi (1958), directed by Vincente Minnelli.> Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) The Parisians Leslie Caron (title character) after her session training as... Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) Thank Heaven... Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) The Parisians Leslie Caron (title character) after her session training as a courtesan, launching into Lerner and Loewe's "The Parisians," tripping about the city in Vincente Minnelli's Gigi, 1958.> Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) The Night They... Leslie Caron (title character) defeats Gaston (Louis... Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) The Night... Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) The Night They Invented Champagne Leslie Caron (title character) defeats Gaston (Louis Jourdan) at cards, whereupon he honors his bet, and they, with Madame Alvarez (Hermione Gingold) launch Lerner and Loewe's "The Night They Invented Champagne," in Gigi, 1958.> Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) Thank Heaven For... After the elaborate overture and opening, Lachaille (Maurice... Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) I Remember... Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) Thank Heaven For Little Girls After the elaborate overture and opening, Lachaille (Maurice Chevalier) with the famous Lerner and Loewe number "Thank Heaven For Little Girls," from Vincente Minnelli's best picture winner Gigi, 1958.> Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) She Is Not Thinking Of... First Lachaille (Maurice Chevalier) in person, then Gaston... Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) She Is Not... Gigi (1958) -- (Movie Clip) She Is Not Thinking Of Me First Lachaille (Maurice Chevalier) in person, then Gaston (Louis Jourdan), voiced-over, with the Lerner and Loewe songs "Gossip," then "She Is Not Thinking Of Me," in Vincente Minnelli's Gigi, 1958.>


Apart from fish, what is the characteristic ingredient of 'Sole Veronique'?

Cooking Terms : The Reluctant Gourmet A-D – E-I – J-M – N-Q – R-U – V-Z Here are some cooking terms that you will find in every cookbook but may not be familiar with: Arborio rice : A short-grain, stubby type of rice originally from Italy and named after a town in the Po Valley. With a higher startch content than most of rices, properly cooked Arborio rice is creamy but firm and chewy. All Purpose Flour : A blend of high and low protein flours. The manufacturers blend the flour so that there is enough gluten in it to make a reasonable (often excellent) loaf of bread but not so much that you will end up with a chewy birthday cake. This is why they call it “all purpose:” it is good to use in a variety of baked goods. Al dente (al-Den-tay) : In Italian the phrase means “to the tooth”and is a term used to describe the correct degree of doneness when cooking pasta and vegetables. The food should have a slight resistance when biting into it, but should not be soft or overdone or have a hard center. For a great explanation of how al dente pasta should feel and taste, I direct you to read my friend Lola’s explanation. Lola is a wonderful home cook from Italy and knows what she is talking about. Her description of al dente is at the end of my post for Pasta e Fagioli . Bard : To tie some type of fat (bacon or fatback) around what you are cooking to prevent it from drying out while roasting. Often used with fowl or extremely lean meats, barding bastes the meat while it is cooking, thus keeping it moist. Baste : To spoon, brush, or squirt a liquid ( meat drippings, stock, barbecue sauce, melted butter) on food while it cooks to prevent drying out and to add flavor Braise (BRAYZ) : A cooking method where meat or vegetables are first browned in butter and/or oil, then cooked in a covered pot in a small about of cooking liquid at low heat for a long period of time. This slow cooking process both tenderizes the food by breaking down their fibers and creates a full flavored dish. Check out my article on Braising and then my recipe for ossobuco for a delicious example of this cooking method. Bouquet garni : a little bundle of herbs, tied together or placed together in in a piece of cheesecloth, used to enhance the flavor of a soup or stew. The classic combination of herbs is parsley, thyme, and bay leaf, but I like to add different herbs that I think will go with dish. Broth : Basically the same thing as stock , a flavorful liquid prepared by simmering meat, poultry, fish or vegetables in water with some added herbs. This liquid can then be used for making soups, sauces, braises or by itself. Home cooks were more likely to see the term broth where professionals use the word “stock”. Not to be confusing, but some people use the term bouillon. Be sure to check out my post about the difference between chicken stock and chicken broth . Cabbage : comes from the French word caboche, a colloquial term for head. The most common cabbage is the tight leafed compact head that ranges in color from white to red although there are many other types of cabbage varying in size in shape worth trying. Cabbage can be cooked or eaten raw as in cole slaw. When buying, look for heads that appear heavier than their size with crisp leaves. The cabbage family also includes kale, broccoli, cauliflower, and Brussels sprouts. Cannellini bean (kan-eh-LEE-nee) : A large white Italian kidney bean that’s great in soups and stews. Canola oil : The market name for rapeseed. As the most popular oil in Canada, the name was changed to protect the innocent. Now popular in the US because it only contains about 6% of saturated fat. Also it contains more mono saturated fat than any oil other than olive oil as well as Omega-3 fatty acids… thought to help lower cholesterol. It doesn’t have much of a taste and should be used for cooking (high smoking point) and salad dressings. Caper : not to be confused with “a playful skipping movement” but the edible flower buds of the caper bush that’s usually salted and pickled and are popular in Mediterranean cuisine. Capers come in different


In which state is Tulsa, as in the song '24 Hours From Tulsa'?

Twenty-Four Hours From Tulsa by Gene Pitney in Tulsa, Oklahoma Send "Twenty-Four Hours From Tulsa" Ringtone to your Cell A hit song penned by quality creators and made famous by a quality performer. Gene Pitney was multi-talented. Not content to be a great singer and musician, Pitney [his real name] was a skilled songwriter and a recording engineer. In his early performing days, he would play several instruments and sing various melody lines. He was one of those rare talents who could write, sing, play and record. He died in 2006, four years after being inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Love, romance and raw emotion are constant themes in millions of songs, and especially so with rock and roll. In this song, a man is traveling to a city to be with his girl. He's only a day away. He stops on his journey, meets someone else and so, presumably, falls out of love with his girl as he falls into love with the stranger he has just met. And all the while he keeps on telling us he's close to the original girl, being only 24 hours from Tulsa. Some have described the song as American Gothic. It certainly has powerful themes of love, lust and betrayal. Pitney certainly made the song his own. People argue that the singer can't be the hero, because he's cheating on his girl. Nor can he be the victim who surely must be the woman in Tulsa. But music and romance can create strange reactions. Tulsa is a large city in Oklahoma, USA, and was for many years known as the "oil capital of the world." In the early 1900s, before the Middle East countries and, locally, before the Texan oil strikes sprang forth, Tulsa and the surrounding land was dotted with oil rigs. Not so much today, and the nickname is used more for nostalgic reasons than for fact. Tulsa and its surroundings are a mixture of culture, trade, and natural beauty tinged with the sometimes devastating power of Mother Nature. Tulsa is located within an area referred to as Tornado Alley. Every year some part or other of the midwest cops a battering from one of the many tornadoes which roar into town. If you are an art, music or dance lover, then Tulsa has much to offer. Professional ballet and opera, plus many art galleries, are all alive and well in the second largest city in Oklahoma. The city is also renowned for its art deco architecture and is often described as one of the most livable cities in the United States. There is plenty of welcoming accommodation in Tulsa and you certainly don't need to drive for 24 hours to find it. ~ Cenarth Fox


Which member of the House of Lords and an ex-MP, celebrated his 100th birthday in November 1984?

BRITISH LIFT A GLASS AS AN EX-FIREBRAND TURNS 100 - NYTimes.com BRITISH LIFT A GLASS AS AN EX-FIREBRAND TURNS 100 By R. W. APPLE Jr. Published: October 19, 1984 LONDON, Oct. 18— Sixty years ago, in the heyday of left-wing agitation on the River Clyde, Manny Shinwell was one of the fiercest of the ''Red Clydesiders,'' the radicals who wanted to change the world, or at least the part they knew. At bedtime, Glasgow mothers used to tell their children to go to sleep or Manny would get them. Today, as Baron Shinwell, the Grand Old Man of British politics celebrated his 100th birthday. Still a Labor loyalist although dissatisfied with the course his party has taken in recent years, he marked the occasion with a stirring speech counseling Parliament to cherish patriotism and to adopt as the guiding principle of its defense policy the motto, ''No surrender.'' Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher stood at the bar of the House of Lords - members of the House of Commons never enter the House of Lords itself - to listen with 300 other guests to Lord Shinwell. She must have welcomed his implicit rebuke to Labor's policy of nuclear disarmament and his attack on Socialists who ''infringe on Utopia.'' ''This occasion,'' said Viscount Whitelaw, the Deputy Prime Minister and leader of the Lords, ''is unique in the history of Parliament. He is not quite the first peer to reach 100, but he is certainly the first to have been an active member of this House.'' 'Nothing New to Say' Lord Shinwell, a bit bent, a bit hard of hearing, dependent upon a walking stick to get about, but still ruddy of cheek, mocked himself as ''an old dodger who has passed his prime with nothing new to say.'' But he confided that his doctor gave him ''another 10 years to live.'' ''At times my behavior has been, in my thoughts, shocking,'' the old agitator confessed. ''It should never have happened - no restraint, just wanting my way - many of us are like that. As we grow older we lose the need for aggression, for attack. We want to listen more to learn more, to play some part in a civilized society.'' But his caustic tongue has not left him. Not long ago, on the terrace of the Commons, with television cameras in attendance, he told Neil Kinnock, the Labor leader: ''Neil, take that grin off your face. You've got a serious job facing you after the last election. You can grin like a Cheshire cat - but it's not going to get you anywhere.'' Emanuel Shinwell, to give him the formal name that almost no one ever used, was born the son of a poor immigrant tailor in the East End of London in the year that Gordon was besieged in Khartoum. He entered Labor politics in 1903, the year the Wright Brothers made the first flight. He was first elected to Parliament in 1922, when Andrew Bonar Law was Prime Minister and Warren G. Harding was President.  A Punch for a Tory He went to prison after the Glasgow unemployment riots of 1919. He earned the lifelong enmity of Ernest Bevin, the trade unionist who served as Foreign Secretary after World War II, by organizing a breakaway seaman's union during World War I; decades later, when someone told Mr. Bevin that ''Manny is his own worst enemy,'' Mr. Bevin replied, ''Not while I'm alive.'' Once he even punched, in the august purlieus of the House of Commons, a Conservative M.P. who dared to tell him to ''go back to Poland,'' from where his father had emigrated. His Cabinet colleagues blamed Mr. Shinwell, as he then was - he was made a baron 14 years ago - for failing to anticipate, as Minister of Fuel and Power, the bitterest winter of the century, that of 1947-48. ''Shiver with Shinwell,'' people said, and an unfriendly commentator wrote, ''He is the Donald Duck of the Socialist Government.'' So unpopular was he with the establishment in those days that when he was taken to lunch at the Caledonian Club his host was rebuked and warned never to do it again. But it was Manny Shinwell, the old- timers remembered today, who rallied the divided party after its disastrous defeat of 1931 and who trounced his erstwhile hero, Ramsay MacDonald, at the Sea


Broccoli and Cauliflower are members of which vegetable family?

Cabbage Cabbage The word cabbage is a derivation of the French word caboche, a colloquial term for "head." The cabbage family ï¿½ of which Brussels sprouts, broccoli, cauliflower and kale are all members ï¿½ is wide and varied. Cabbage itself comes in many forms ï¿½ the shapes can be flat, conical or round, the heads compact or loose, and the leaves curly or plain.   CABBAGE, the oldest and most widely grown vegetable of the Brassica group, belonging to the mustard family. The other members of this group include broccoli, brussel sprouts, cauliflower, chinese cabbage, kale, kohlrabi, and turnips. Cabbage is distinguished from them by the short, petioled leaves and later development of a compact head, by compressed stem and leaves, the latter developing from within but swelling outward. Selective breeding has produced several distinct types of cabbage: early, midseason, and late; green and purple; large and small heads; flat, oval, conical and globular; savoy types; and those with either smooth or crumpled leaves. Cabbage is a hardy vegetable that grows especially well in fertile soils. There are various shades of green available, as well as red or purple types. Head shape varies from the standard round to flattened or pointed. Most varieties have smooth leaves, but the Savoy types have crinkly textured leaves. Varieties in COPENHAGEN MARKET Large round heads with remarkable sales appeal. Amongst the most popular for  home and market gardening. A very productive strain; small to medium plants  with short stems. Matures early and should be harvested immediately as it is  prone to cracking if left for too long. SUGAR LOAF One of the finest cabbages for African conditions. Has conical shaped head.  Crisp and sweet. High market demand. Plants are large and grow well under  high rainfall conditions, otherwise they require liberal watering. Early  maturing of small to medium quality cabbage.   GLORIA F1 HYBRID One of the best F1  cabbages on fresh market processing industry. Heavy yielder of top quality  heads. It has blue green color and a thick waxy layer. Has strong rooting and  tolerates Black rot diseases. Resistance to heat and bolting. Spacing  adjustment results in weights of uniform heads between 2 to 7kg. Has good  resistance to splitting and keeps well after harvesting.   A Medium sized  cabbage with round grey green heads of 3 - 4 kgs which mature 70 -80 days transplanting. This variety stands for a long time without splitting. Extremely good internal quality. Sweet flavour. COPENHAGEN MARKET Large round heads with remarkable sales appeal. Amongst the most popular for  home and market gardening. A very productive strain; small to medium plants  with short stems. Matures early and should be harvested immediately as it is  prone to cracking if left for too long. CHIHILI One of the most important chinese cabbage variety. Uniform and vigorous, producing pale green loaf like heads with pure white  core, widely adapted will produce abundance of leaves even where other  cabbage varieties will not grow. Slightly pungent in flavour. Easy to grow but prone  to bolting below 15 degrees celsius.     Cabbage is easy to grow if you select suitable varieties and practice proper culture and insect management. Always regarded as a good source of vitamins, cabbage recently has been shown to have disease-preventive properties as well. Spacing Space plants 12 to 24 inches apart in the row, depending upon the variety and the size of head desired. The closer the spacing, the smaller the heads. Early varieties are usually planted 12 inches apart in all directions. Early varieties produce 1 to 3 pound heads and later varieties produce 4 to 8 pound heads. Sow cabbage seed 1/4 to 1/2 inch deep. Keep the seeds moist and thin or transplant the seedlings to the desired spacing. The plants removed may be transplanted to another row or flat. Care Use planting fertilizer when transplanting and side-dress with nitrogen fertilizer when the plants are half grown. Cultivate shallowly to keep down weeds. Ample soil moisture is necessa


Which Gilbert and Sullivan opera has the subtitle 'The Statutory Duel'?

The Grand Duke by W. S. Gilbert and Arthur Sullivan   You are here: Archive      Home > The Grand Duke The Grand Duke, or The Statutory Duel opened on March 7, 1896 at the Savoy Theatre, London. This last G&S opera ran for only 123 performances. In the Grand Duke, Gilbert and Sullivan come full circle, back to the theme of their first collaboration: A troupe of actors takes political power. The Grand Duke suffers from many of the same problems as Utopia Limited — it has a long and rambling libretto — and it calls for more principal quality voices than the typical G&S opera. Nevertheless, the story contains a number of hilarious moments and funny characters, the settings are colourful and the music is cheery and flavourful. Some find this opera to be the most underrated of the G&S works. Ludwig, an actor, replaces the company manager, Ernest, and then he replaces the miserly Grand Duke Rudolph of Pfennig Halbpfennig, after "killing" each of them by drawing the ace from a deck of cards in two "statutory" duels. By winning the statutory duels, Ludwig assumes all of Ernest's and Rudolph's rights and obligations. Soon he finds himself with far more wives, and prospective wives, than he knows what to do with. Never fear: once again, a lawyer solves the problem and all ends happily. Introduction


Who was on the English throne 1272 - 1307?

King Edward I Longshanks | Britroyals Name: King Edward I Longshanks Born: June 17, 1239 at Westminster Parents: Henry III ad Eleanor of Provence Relation to Elizabeth II: 19th great-grandfather House of: Plantagenet Ascended to the throne: November 20, 1272 aged 33 years Crowned: August 19, 1274 at Westminster Abbey Married: (1) Eleanor, Daughter of Ferdinand III of Castile, (2) Margaret, Daughter of Philip III of France Children: Six sons including Edward II,and twelve daughters Died: July 7, 1307 at Burgh-by-Sands, Nr Carlisle, Cumbria, aged 68 years, and 19 days Buried at: Westminster Abbey Reigned for: 34 years, 7 months, and 14 days Succeeded by: his son Edward II King of England from 1272, son of Henry III (1207�72). He led the royal forces against Simon de Montfort (the Younger) in the Barons' War of 1264�67, and was on a crusade when he succeeded to the throne. He established English rule over all of Wales in 1282�84, and secured recognition of his overlordship from the Scottish king, although the Scots under Sir William Wallace and Robert (I) the Bruce fiercely resisted actual conquest. His reign saw Parliament move towards its modern form with the Model Parliament of 1295. He married Eleanor of Castile (1254�90) and in 1299 married Margaret, daughter of Philip III of France. He was succeeded by his son Edward II (1284�1327). Edward was a noted castle builder, including the northern Welsh Conway castle, Caernarvon castle, Beaumaris castle, and Harlech castle. He was also responsible for building bastides to defend the English position in France. Timeline for King Edward I Longshanks Year


"In 1991, which French Prime Minister described the Japanese in the following terms,""Ants...little yellow men who sit up all night thinking how to screw us""?"

2001 KO Final February, which       ex-PM was awarded an earldom on his 90th birthday ? Harold       Macmillan B1 A member of the       House of Lords and an ex-MP, who celebrated his 100th  birthday       in November 1984 ? Mannie       Shinwell Which       government department banned trades unions causing a national outcry       ? GCHQ (Government Communications       Headquarters) Outside       which foreign government building was policewoman Yvonne Fletcher       shot and fatally wounded ? Libyan       People's Bureau or Libyan Embassy A3 In the course of a       violent argument in April, which recording artist was shot and       killed by his father ? Marvin       Gaye In October, who was       killed by members of her own bodyguard ? Indira       Ghandi A4 In       March the British government announced its approval of the sale of       which shipyard on the lower Clyde to Trafalgar House ? Scott       Lithgow B4 In October which       bank, a bullion dealer, was rescued from debts of around ï¿½250       million by a Bank of England buy-out ? Johnson       Matthey Subject:       ï¿½One Word Cinemaï¿½ Answers A1 A       1992 Oscar winning Clint Eastwood film in which a former       hired killer turned unsuccessful farmer returns to his old ways in       pursuit of a $1,000 reward ? Unforgiven B1 A       1972 John Boorman film in which a leading character, played by Ned       Beatty, is raped by a ï¿½Hillbillyï¿½ ? Deliverance A2 A       1929 film, Hitchcockï¿½s first talkie, in which a Scotland       Yard Inspector is placed in a difficult position when he discovers       his girlfriend has committed a murder ? Blackmail B2 Set       in Rio, a 1946 Hitchcock film with Cary Grant & Ingrid Bergman       in which a woman marries a Nazi renegade to help the US Government ? Notorious A3 A       1916 film by D.W. Griffith starring Lillian Gish in one of four       intercut stories including Balshazzarï¿½s Feast and the St       Bartholomewï¿½s Day Massacre ? Intolerance B3 A       1967 camped-up version of Faust in which a short order       cook is saved from suicide by Mr Spiggott - who offers him 7       wishes in exchange for his soul ? Bedazzled A4 A       1924 Erich von Stroheim film in which an ex-miner turned dentist       kills his avaricious wife and her lover ? Greed B4 Set       in the mid 19th century, a 1999 film starring Guy Pearce & Robert Carlyle in which a cannibalistic officer commands an       isolated army outpost ? Ravenous Answers A1 The       liqueur Curaï¿½ao       (say ï¿½Koor-a-sowï¿½) is traditionally flavoured with sugar & which fruit ? Orange B1 Which       spirit takes its name from a place near Guadalajara (say ï¿½Gwadlaharaï¿½)       where the conquistadors first developed it from a variety of Aztec drink ? Tequila A2 With       a peculiar but agreeable taste, which coarse & potent liquor is       made in the East Indies from a variety of sources, including       fermented rice & coconut juice ? Arrack B2 Used       to season food & fruit as well as alcoholic drinks, which       flavouring is prepared with oil distilled from the aromatic bark of       two S. American trees blended with herbs, and bears the former name       of a port in Venezuela ? Angostura (now       called Cuidad Bolivar) A3 Derived       from a town in north east Hungary, what name is shared by a grape       variety and a golden-yellow coloured, sweet, aromatic wine ? Tokay       (from Tokaj) Subject:       Wordgame ï¿½Noï¿½ as       in ï¿½Noteï¿½ Answers ï¿½ a spout on a       hose etc. from which a jet issues ? Nozzel ï¿½       a small round piece of meat or a chocolate made with hazelnuts ? Noisette ï¿½       something or someone absolutely un


With a peculiar but agreeable taste, which course and potent liquor is made in the East Indies from a variety of sources, including fermented rice and coconut juice?


What name is given to a flock or gathering of Starlings?

The RSPB: Starling: Flocks Starling flocks: a wild spectacle Murmuration exaltation: a starling flock forms a fantastic acrobatic mass before roosting A murmuration of starlings is an amazing sight - a swooping mass of thousands of birds whirling in the sky above your head. What's going on? It's basically a mass aerial stunt - thousands of birds all swooping and diving in unison. It's completely breathtaking to witness. We think that starlings do it for many reasons. Grouping together offers safety in numbers – predators such as peregrine falcons find it hard to target one bird in the middle of a hypnotising flock of thousands. They also gather to keep warm at night and to exchange information, such as good feeding areas.  They gather over their roosting site, and perform their wheeling stunts before they roost for the night.  When and where? Autumn roosts usually begin to form in November, though this varies from site to site and some can begin as early as September.  More and more birds will flock together as the weeks go on, and the number of starlings in a roost can swell to around 100,000 in some places.  Early evening, just before dusk, is the best time to see them across the UK. You don't need any special equipment as it's all visible by just looking to the skies. They roost in places that are sheltered from harsh weather and predators, such as woodlands, but reedbeds, cliffs, buildings and industrial structures are also used. During the day, however, they form daytime roosts at exposed places such as treetops, where the birds have good all-round visibility. Several of  our reserves  make great viewing spots for murmurations. Other popular sites to see starlings include Gretna Green in Dumfries and Galloway, and Brighton Pier, Sussex.  Watch them swoop the loop Don't just take our word for it, check out this amazing video of a starling murmuration.    Don't be fooled by big flocks Despite the incredible size of the flocks, starling numbers are just a fraction of what they used to be. Huge starling flocks used to gather over Manchester, Leeds, Newcastle, Liverpool, Edinburgh, Glasgow and Belfast, but today you have a much better chance of seeing the birds in rural areas. The starling population has fallen by over 80% in recent years, meaning they are now on the critical list of UK birds most at risk. The decline is believed to be due to the loss of permanent pasture, increased use of farm chemicals and a shortage of food and nesting sites in many parts of the UK. Is this your nature wow? Spotting a starling murmuration could count as part of your family's Wild Challenge nature wow activity.


Slovenia has land borderswith Austria, Hungary, Italy and which former Yugoslav republic?

History of the Former Country of Yugoslavia Share By Matt Rosenberg With the fall of the Austria-Hungary empire at the end of World War I, the victors threw together a new country which was composed of more than twenty ethnic groups - Yugoslavia. Just over seventy years later that piecemeal nation disintegrated and war broke out between seven new states. This overview should help clear up some confusion about what's in place of the former Yugoslavia now. Marshal Tito was able to keep Yugoslavia unified from the formation of the country from 1945 until his death in 1980. At the end of World War II, Tito ousted the Soviet Union and was then "excommunicated" by Josef Stalin. Due to Soviet blockades and sanctions, Yugoslavia began developing trade and diplomatic relationships with western European governments, even though it was a communist country. After the death of Stalin, relations between the USSR and Yugoslavia improved. Following Tito's death in 1980, factions in Yugoslavia became agitated and demanded more autonomy. continue reading below our video 4 Tips for Improving Test Performance It was the fall of the USSR in 1991 that finally broke up the jigsaw puzzle of a state. About 250,000 were killed by wars and "ethnic cleansing" in the new countries of the former Yugoslavia. Serbia Austria blamed Serbia for the assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand in 1914 which led to the Austrian invasion of Serbia and World War I. Although a rogue state called the Federal Republic of Yugoslavia that was exiled from the United Nations in 1992, Serbia and Montenegro regained recognition on the world stage in 2001 after the arrest of Slobodan Milosevic. In 2003 the country was restructured into a loose federation of two republics called Serbia and Montenegro. Montenegro Following a referendum, in June 2006, Montenegro and Serbia split to for two separate independent countries. The creation of Montenegro as an independent country resulted in Serbia losing their access to the Adriatic Sea. Kosovo The former Serbian province of Kosovo lies just south of Serbia. Past confrontations between ethnic Albanians in Kosovo and ethnic Serbs from Serbia drew world attention to the province, which is 80% Albanian. After many years of struggle, Kosovo unilaterally declared independence in February 2008. Unlike Montenegro, not all the countries of the world have accepted the independence of Kosovo, most notably Serbia and Russia. Slovenia Slovenia , the most homogenous and prosperous region of the Former Yugoslavia, was the first to secede. They have their own language, are mostly Roman Catholic, have compulsory education, and a capital city (Ljubljana) which is a primate city. With a current population of approximately two million, Slovenia avoided violence due to their homogeneity. Slovenia joined both NATO and the EU in the spring of 2004. Macedonia Macedonia's claim to fame is their rocky relationship with Greece due to the use of the name Macedonia. While Macedonia was admitted to the United Nations, it was admitted under the name of "The former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia" because Greece is strongly against the use of the ancient Greek region for any external territory. Of the two million people, about two-thirds are Macedonian and about 27% is Albanian. The capital is Skopje and key products include wheat, corn, tobacco, steel, and iron. Croatia In January 1998, Croatia finally assumed control of their entire territory, some of which had been under the control of Serbs. This also marked the end of a two-year United Nations peace keeping mission there. Croatia's declaration of independence in 1991 caused Serbia to declare war. Croatia is a boomerang-shaped country of four and a half million which has an extensive coastline on the Adriatic Sea, and it almost keeps Bosnia from having any coast at all. The capital of this Roman Catholic state is Zagreb. In 1995, Croatia, Bosnia, and Serbia signed a peace agreement. Bosnia and Herzegovina The virtually landlocked "cauldron of conflict" of four million inhabitants is composed of about one-h


During World War II, the Allies 'Operation Olympic', was a plan to invade which country?

Planned Operations of World War II Planned Operations of World War II NOTE: This is an early version created by agglomerating information from Wikipedia. The descriptions are essentially straight from wikipedia. This is a placeholder to provide a place for starting research. It will be revised extensively as I research more into each operation and verify Wikipedia's claims. Soviet Union Saturn (1942) — Proposed major attack following the Stalingrad encirclement; revised to Little Saturn. Sweden Rädda Danmark ("Save Denmark") (1945) — Swedish plan to liberate Denmark before the country was occupied by the Soviet Union (cancelled because of German surrender)           Rädda Själland (1945) — Swedish landings on Zealand           Rädda Bornholm (1945) — Swedish landings on Bornholm Spain C (1939) — Spanish plan for the seizure of Gibraltar British Empire Plan W (1942) – Joint British/Irish planning to deal with a German invasion of Ireland. Operation Accolade (1942) proposed British occupation of Rhodes, and subsequently, failed occupation of the Dodecanese Operation Constellation (1943) — one of several proposals to retake the Channel Islands           Operation Condor (1943) — proposal to retake Jersey           Operation Concertina (1943) — proposal to retake Alderney           Operation Coverlet (1943) — proposal to retake Guernsey Operation Comet (1944) - Early Version of Market Garden Operation Ventilate (1945) — cancelled assault crossing of the Maas by British 3rd Infantry Division Operation Backbone & Backbone II (1942 & 1943) — contingency plans to occupy Spanish Morocco and area around Gibraltar if Germans entered Spain Operation Challenger (?) — plan to seize Ceuta Operation Culverin (1943) — Proposed allied invasion of northern Sumatra Operation Zipper (1945) Planned British seaborne landing in Malaya. Operation Catherine (1939) British plan to gain control of Baltic Sea Operation Jupiter (1942) — suggested invasion of Norway Operation R 4 (1940) — Planned British invasion of Norway United States of America Giant II — cancelled landing of U.S. 82nd Airborne near Rome. Operation Olympic Operation Roundup (1942) - plan to invade Europe in event of German or Soviet collapse.           Operation Sledgehammer (1942) - establishment of beachhead in Cherbourg or Brest.           Operation Roundhammer – Revised version of Roundup. Nazi Germany Fall Blau (Case Blue) 1935 - German defense planning on the eastern border, simultaneously with Fall Rot Fall Rot (Case Red) 1935 - German defense planning on the western border, simultaneously with Fall Blau. The 1940 version was used to invade France. Fall Otto (Case Otto) 1937 - German plan to occupy Austria Fall Richard 1937 - German contingency planning for Soviet takeover of Spain Fall Rot 1937 - German planned invasion of Czechoslovakia Fall Grün 1938 - German plan for invasion of Czechoslovakia Fall Otto 1938 - German plan to establish a puppet government in Austria Unternehmen Nordwest 1939 - German study for a potential invasion of Britain; parts of Operation Nordwest were integrated into Operation Seelöwe Plan Z 1939 - German plan to expand the Kriegsmarine to match the strength of the British Royal Navy Unternehmen Felix 1940 - German planned invasion of Gibraltar via the Iberian Peninsula Unternehmen Seelöwe 1940 - German planned invasion of Britain; anglicised as 'Sealion'           Fall Grün (Case Green) 1940 - German plan for a diversionary invasion of Ireland in support of Operation Seelöwe            Unternehmen Grüne Bewegung 1940 - German planned landing at Brighton, England; part of Operation Seelöwe            Unternehmen Herbstreise (Autumn Journey) 1940 - German planned diversionary invasion of Scotland, Britain; part of Operation Seelöwe            Unternehmen Hummel 1940 - German intelligence gathering for Operation Seelöwe Dietrich (1942) — planned counter-attack to relieve Sixth Army using Grossdeutschland & LSSAH. Unimplemented. Unternehmen Ikarus 1940 - German planned invasion of Iceland in response to British Operation Fork; originally planned to la


In which cartoon strip does a dog called 'Boot' appear?

NAMES OF FICTIONAL DOGS - A list of fictional dogs from literature, movies etc. from Chinaroad Lowchens of Australia - BRANDON, Golden Retriever on Punky Brewster  BUCK, from Married... with Children  BUDDY, Veronica Chase's Bulldog on Veronica's Closet  CHARLIE DOG, a Looney Tunes character  BULLET, the Wonder Dog, Roy Rogers' German Shepherd on The Roy Rogers Show  CHESTER, spoiled Pomeranian belonging to Cece Babcock on The Nanny  CLAUDE, Mrs. Drysdale's Poodle on The Beverly Hillbillies  COMET, the family Golden retriever on Full House  CYNTHIA, Mr. Haney's Basset hound on Green Acres  DIEFENBAKER, the half-wolf dog from Due South  DOIDLE, spoiled dog of Vicky the Babysitter in The Fairly Oddparents  DREYFUS, the St. Bernard mix on Empty Nest  DUKE, Jed Clampett's Bloodhound on The Beverly Hillbillies EARNEST, Dave Barry's dog on Dave's World  EDDIE, the Jack Russell Terrier from Frasier  FANG (or Dog), Columbo's Basset hound FLASH, The Basset Hound from The Dukes of Hazzard  FRED, "Little Ricky's" puppy in I Love Lucy  FREEWAY, the Lowchen in Hart to Hart television series HAPPY, from 7th Heaven  K-9, a canoid robot in Doctor Who  COMMANDER K-9, sidekick/subordinate of Marvin the Martian  K-9 COP  AUGIE DOGGIE, and Doggie Daddy by Hanna-Barbera  BABY CINNAMON, friend of Hello Kitty  BAD DOG!, An early animated computer screen saver  BANDIT, Jonny Quest's terrier  BARFY, comic strip Family Circus 1864-1946 BEAUREGARD, the Bloodhound in Walt Kelly's Pogo BELLE, the white mountain dog, co-star of Belle et Sï¿½bastien BELVEDERE, comic strip Belvedere 1864-1946  B. H., CALCUTTA, the bloodhound with no sense of smell in British comic strip The Perishers  BILL, a cocker dog from the comic strip Boule et Bill  BLACK BOB, formerly from the British comic The Dandy  BLUE, in Blue's Clues  BOOT, companion of the boy Wellington in The Perishers  BRAIN, from Inspector Gadget  BRIAN GRIFFIN, cynical, substance-abusing, talking dog on Family Guy  BRUNO, apparently a bloodhound cross, in Disney's Cinderella BUCKLES, comic strip Buckles 1895-1972 BUTCH, bulldog from the Tom and Jerry cartoons  CATDOG, eponymous star of the Nickelodeon TV show. See also List of fictional cats  CHACHA, a dog reincarnated into a toy car, from the anime I Love Bubu Chacha  CHARLIE DOG, "Looney Tunes" character created by Chuck Jones  CHESTER, the Terrier from Looney Tunes and Merrie Melodies  CHURCHILL, a bulldog in the form of a talking "nodding dog" car accessory, UK television ads CLIFFORD, the Big Red Dog  CORNEIL, talking dog from Corneil and Bernie.  COURAGE, the Cowardly Dog  CUBITUS, the fat round white dog, from the eponymous Belgian comic by Dupa DAISY, the Dagwood Bumstead family dog in Blondie DEPUTY DAWG  DINO, in The Flintstones, a metaphorical dog  DINSDALE, the dog from Rubbish, King of the Jumble DOGBERT, the assertive dog owned by the unassertive Dilbert  DOGG, from Milestone Comics' Blood Syndicate DOGGIE DADDY, by Hanna-Barbera  DOGMATIX, faithful companion to Obelix in the UK translation of the Asterix comic books  DOGTANIAN, the three Muskehounds and the majority of the other characters in the series  DR. DOPPLER, humanoid canine in Disney's Treasure Planet  DOUGAL, a hairy philosophical dog in stop-motion animated show The Magic Roundabout DROOPALONG, Sheriff Ricochet Rabbit's sidekick  EDGAR, comic strip For Better or Worse 1911-1967 EIN, the Corgi in the anime series Cowboy Bebop ELECTRA, comic strip Cathy 1902-1984 FARLEY, comic strip For Better or Worse 1911-1998 FAT DOG, Mendoza FIFI, the Peke, Pluto's girlfriend  FIFI, Lynda Barry's Poodle with a Mohawk - "You'll never call him Fifi again!"  FIFI, the Finsters' family pet in Rugrats  FILYA, on the TV screens since 1970s in the Russian Good night, the little ones! FLORENCE AMBROSE, a genetically-engineered "Bowman's Wolf" in the comic strip Freefall  FUZZ, comic strip Ziggy 1895-1990 GNASHER, from the British comic strips Dennis the Menace and Gnasher and Gnipper  GNIPPER, Gnasher's son, from the British comic strips Dennis the Menace  GOOFY, Disney character, a dog with human


Bratislava - the Capital of Slovakia | Slovakia.com Bratislava - the Capital of Slovakia photo: slovakia.com Bratislava is a small historical city, but largest in Slovakia and a youngest european metropolis. Enjoy the shopping, dining and natural wonders Bratislava has to offer as a reemerging sparkler of history, culture, business and recreation. Inexpensive by comparison to western Europe, small enough to manage on a short visit, with charm enough for a longer one, Slovakia’s capital offers a variety of activities to travelers with any goal. In beautiful Old Town or elsewhere, the Bratislava area today offers a wide variety of very good lodgings. Take a look at our Bratislava hotels listing ! Come and experience it for yourself. A few days in Bratislava, building in a tour or two, is the perfect beginning to your Slovakia vacation. Historic old town If you have a half day in Bratislava, concentrate on the historic old town . It’s easy to find, downhill from the hill-top dominating medieval castle, and past the tall spire of St. Martin’s Cathedral. The maze of cobblestone streets are mostly limited to pedestrians. Shade trees and fountains decorate small parks, and you have an abundant choice of cafes and restaurants, with outdoor seating in appropriate seasons and places. Bratislava Castle The oldest surviving remnant, a basilica on the lawn facing Bratislava's Old Town, dates from the 9th century. The aristocratic Palffy family completed extensions that make for today’s "upside-down table" appearance of four peaked corner towers. In 1811 a fire in what was then a barracks left the castle an abandoned hulk, and restoration was to start only in the 1950s. Serving briefly as seat of government for independent Slovakia in 1993, the castle today serves as museum and special events venue, notably as the site of the Bush-Putin summit in February 2005. The castle dominates the centre of Bratislava, towering over the second-highest point of St Martin’s cathedral spire. All about Bratislava Castle Shopping & relax The historic old town combines the most expensive international boutiques with tourist-oriented souvenir shops, and numerous cafes and restaurants. Many large shopping malls have opened in the last several years; these combine high-ticket stores with mid-market bargains. Obchodna ulica ( view Obchodna ulica on map ), as well as a number of shopping centres and stores more on the edges of town, is where many Slovaks do most of their shopping. In Bratislava, there are many opportunities for relax and outdoor activities to enjoy this vibrant and young European city with your family, friends or by yourself. Day trips to/from Vienna Bratislava is also an easy day trip from Vienna , by car, bus, train or river. Bratislava was for centuries a small town nearby the imperial capital of Vienna, and thrived best in the peak period of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It therefore presents an interesting supplement to the Austrian capital. In fact, Bratislava’s old town is so much more quaint that it is sometimes used as a backdrop for movies set in Vienna. For those who want to spend time in Vienna on a tight budget, Bratislava is an ideal base. You can sleep in a summer dormitory room for under 10 euros per night, eat some decent meals for under 5 euros, and commute in little over an hour to most destinations in Vienna.


Name the Tory Party chairman who lost his Bath seat at the 1992General Election?

Major gives backing to comeback by Patten | The Independent Major gives backing to comeback by Patten Homecoming: High-level return likely for Hong Kong governor Wednesday 6 March 1996 00:02 BST Click to follow DONALD MACINTYRE Political Editor John Major has given his full backing to the idea of Chris Patten, the former Tory party chairman, returning to British politics as soon as possible after he steps down as governor of Hong Kong at the end of June next year. The Prime Minister is eager to see Mr Patten, who lost his Bath seat to the Liberal Democrats in the 1992 general election and is one of Mr Major's closest friends in politics, back in the Tory ranks at the highest level. The clear backing from Mr Major for a Patten comeback will intensify speculation at Westminster that the Prime Minister sees him as a credible heir-apparent. Mr Major who has the highest regard for Mr Patten and continues to value his political advice, is now clearly hoping that he will seek to re-enter the Commons through a by-election next year. Mr Patten's job in Hong Kong ends two months after the last possible date for a general election and he has unequivocally ruled out leaving before then. Since Mr Patten's remarks last weekend, it has emerged that after the 1992 election he rejected the offer of a seat in the Lords, coupled with a senior cabinet job. Mr Major underlined his admiration for Mr Patten at that time by offering the former Tory chairman three options: an immediate Cabinet post in the Lords, the promise of one as soon as he could win a by-election or the governorship of Hong Kong. Mr Patten swiftly came to the conclusion that he wanted to go to Hong Kong. The implication of Mr Patten's weekend comments is that five years later he will be much more inclined to go down the by-election route as a means of regaining Cabinet office. Mr Major was more pleased than surprised at Mr Patten's disclosure on Sunday that he is seriously considering a political comeback when his term of office ends on 1 July 1997. The two men had plenty of opportunity to discuss the matter during the Prime Minister's weekend visit to Hong Kong. If the Tories won the general election, Mr Patten would certainly be in line for one of the two or three most senior Cabinet posts as soon as he entered the Commons. He would provide a strong bulwark of support for Mr Major - especially against the right - and would also emerge as a strong future candidate for the leadership whenever that vacancy occurred. But it also raises the prospect that if the Tories are defeated, Mr Patten could emerge as the Prime Minister's preferred successor. Mr Major could ensure that Mr Patten was a candidate by not standing down until the former party chairman had secured a seat. Although closely identified with the Tory left, Mr Patten's political stance has been repositioned since he went to Hong Kong in two ways which could make him more welcome to the centre right. He has raised the prospect of "shrinking the state" - and public spending with it - to compete with Asian economies. He is also reliably said to have become much more sceptical about further European integration and a successful single currency. More about:


In February 1984, which ex-PM was awarded an earldom on his 90th birthday?


The liqueur Curacao is traditionally flavoured with sugar and which fruit?

Homemade Liqueurs - Allrecipes Dish Homemade Liqueurs Homemade Limoncello | Photo by Meredith Most homemade liqueurs start with vodka. This spirit is an ideal base for liqueurs because it’s colorless and flavorless, making it the perfect blank canvas. Try creating some of the most popular liqueur flavors, like coffee, amaretto, and Irish cream — they all rely on vodka for their kick. Or you may prefer to infuse the subtle essences of herbs, spices or fruit. Don’t be afraid to experiment with rum, tequila, gin, brandy, and whiskey infusions as well. Explore our complete collection of Homemade Liqueur Recipes . Pick a Flavor There are two ways to add flavor to liquor: 1. Mix flavored extracts right into liquor. 2. Choose the flavoring ingredients in their raw form and allow them to steep in the alcohol for days or weeks. Using extracts is the fastest way to make a batch of liqueur, and there are a few cases (e.g. with almond extract), where this is the best way to achieve the flavor you’re after. More often than not, though, you will get the best results when you slowly infuse the liquor with fresh ingredients. For example, lemon cordial made with fresh lemon zest will taste much better than something made with lemon extract. Using fresh ingredients also allows you to introduce more variety; you won’t be able to find as wide a variety of extracts and essences as you will of fruits and herbs and spices. Infusing liquor is not an exact science, but more a matter of taste. Infuse each flavor to suit your own preferences and if it ends up tasting too strong, you can always dilute it with additional liquor. Original Irish Cream | Photo by Allrecipes Here are some flavoring ideas: Fruit: Orange zest, lemon zest, kumquats, cranberries, raspberries, blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, cherries, peaches, tart apples, pineapple, pomegranate seeds, dried apricots, or dried sour cherries. Whole fruit should be sliced and/or mashed to allow the juices to escape and let the liquor come in contact with as much surface area as possible. Leave the skin on for maximum flavor. Herbs and spices: Vanilla beans, coriander seeds, peppercorns, hot chiles, lemongrass, cinnamon sticks, cloves, nutmeg, whole coffee beans, dill, thyme, basil, tarragon, rosemary, or even garlic. Be sparing with the cloves and nutmeg: too much of these ingredients can produce a numbing effect in your mouth! Try combining a couple of different flavors in the same batch: how about apple-cinnamon, chile-lemongrass, lemon-tarragon, orange-cranberry, or raspberry-vanilla? Just don’t try to pack too many different things into one bottle, or you won’t be able to distinguish the flavors. Give it a Rest Once you’ve chosen your alcohol and your flavorings, simply combine them. Put flavorings right into the liquor, or any glass or earthenware jar/bottle with a tight-fitting lid. Keep the container in a dark place and leave it at room temperature. If you don’t have a dark cupboard in your house, put the bottles in a paper grocery bag and stir or rotate them a couple of times a day. Depending on how potent your flavorings are, you’ll need to let them steep for anywhere from a day to a few weeks. Most fruit needs a full two to four weeks for all the flavor to be transferred to the alcohol, whereas chiles, garlic, and most fresh spices only need a couple of days. Smell and taste the infusions to decide when each is ready. Red Hot Liqueur | Photo by Chef John If you’ve used mashed fruit, your infusion is now going to have bits of sediment in the bottom. To get rid of it, simply line a strainer with a coffee filter and slowly pour the liquor through. Don’t try to save the fruit that’s been soaking in the booze–it won’t have any flavor left in it. Add a Little Sweetness When sweetening your liqueurs, don’t add sugar directly to the alcohol — it will take too long to dissolve and you won’t be able to tell right away how sweet it is. Instead, make a simple syrup of two parts sugar to one part water. Combine them in a saucepan and simmer them on the stove until the sugar is completely


Barbara Stanwyck played ranch owner 'Victoria Barclay' in which TV series?

Westerns | Programs | Pioneers of Television | PBS PROGRAMS Westerns For years, sprawling Westerns had been popular in the cinema, making rugged, plain-speaking actors such as John Wayne and Clint Eastwood huge stars. During the Golden Age of Television — the early 1940s through 1961 — and into the 1970s, Westerns were produced for the small screen with success. In 1959 alone more than 30 different Westerns were on the television schedule. Viewers idolized the gritty and romantic version of the American West with its portrayal of the loner who faces the world by himself and, mostly, comes up victorious. “[Westerns] captured that American myth, keeping it going and keeping it alive,” says actor Adam West. Beyond entertainment, these shows presented the idea of duality: That good and evil exist on the same plane and that most of the time good will prevail, but not always. Westerns helped break down rigid societal racial and gender roles. The popular show “High Chaparral” subtly explored the groundbreaking idea that Mexicans, Anglos and Native Americans all have a place in the American tapestry. “The Big Valley” tackled issues of feminism and featured Victoria Barkley, played by Barbara Stanwyck, as a smart, headstrong widow who presided over the Barkley ranch. Westerns faded in popularity as grittier, more urban crime dramas became standard fare in the late 1970s and 80s, but these pioneering Westerns left an indelible impression on American audiences that still informs our identities. “Gunsmoke” The wildly popular “Gunsmoke” began as a radio drama before it was adapted to television in 1952. Led by a physically imposing actor named James Arness, who played U.S. Marshall Matt Dillon, the ensemble cast came into our living rooms for 20 seasons, from 1955 to 1975. The show was set in Dodge City, Kansas, as the American West was actively being settled. Arness played Dillon as a gentle, fair lawman who opted for violence only when necessary. “Bonanza” A nontraditional Western, “Bonanza” featured Ben Cartwright, played by actor Lorne Greene, as a widowed father and ranch owner trying to advise his three sons, played by Pernell Roberts, Dan Blocker and Michael Landon. While most Westerns dealt with problems of lawlessness and good versus evil, this show was more preoccupied with the relationships between the Cartwright men. “Bonanza” was also a launching pad for Michael Landon, who within three years was writing scripts for the show. A few seasons later the eager Landon began directing “Bonanza” episodes, too. When Bonanza ended in 1973, Landon created his own television hit, “Little House on the Prairie.” “The Big Valley” This pioneering program graced television screens for four seasons in the 1960s, and brought with it one of the first strong women characters to a lead role: Barbara Stanwyck playing matriarch Victoria Barclay. At a time when most women played deferential roles on television, Stanwyck portrayed a hard-bargaining woman who tries to keep her three sons and daughter in line. This series also launched the careers for two young actors: Linda Evans, who would later star in “Dynasty,” and Lee Majors, who starred in the “The Six Million Dollar Man.”


With which sport do you associate the 'Duckworth-Lewis System'?

Duckworth Lewis Calculator | DL Calculator for Cricket   Android In the sport of cricket, the Duckworth Lewis calculator is a mathematical way to calculate the match results and points of Team A and Team B in a one - day or Twenty20 cricket match, when the match has been interrupted by weather or other such natural circumstances. The below DL calculator for cricket helps you to identify which team is the winner based on the inputs such as Team A scores, Team B Scores, runs and wickets during an interrupted match. DL Calculator for Cricket


Whose 'Symphony No.8' is known as the 'Symphony of a Thousand'?

Cast tops 1,000 for Mahler's 'Symphony of a Thousand' in L.A. - latimes YOU ARE HERE: LAT Home → Collections Cast tops 1,000 for Mahler's 'Symphony of a Thousand' in L.A. The L.A. Philharmonic teams with the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela, local choruses and vocal soloists for Mahler's Symphony No. 8 on Saturday. February 04, 2012 |By David Ng, Los Angeles Times Gustavo Dudamel and the choir rehearse Mahler's Symphony No. 8 (Mathew Imaging ) How many performers does it take to pull off Gustav Mahler's Symphony No. 8, popularly and dauntingly known as the "Symphony of a Thousand"? The answer isn't as obvious as it appears. For the Los Angeles Philharmonic, which performs the gargantuan symphony Saturday at the Shrine Auditorium, the tally is 1,011, with a lingering asterisk or two. It marks a rare, but certainly not unique, instance of the symphony being performed on the scale that the composer intended. The bulging roll call consists of 18 different groups coming together for an unprecedented undertaking by the orchestra: 91 musicians from the L.A Philharmonic, 99 from the Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra of Venezuela, 813 singers from 16 local choruses and eight vocal soloists. Add to that figure one curly haired conductor named Gustavo Dudamel, who will be leading the piece for the first time in his career. The concert is the culmination of the orchestra's Mahler symphony cycle that has been unfolding since January and continues this month in Venezuela. The figures, obtained by polling the participating groups, were still fluctuating slightly at the time this story went to press, but the final count is expected to be close. The youngest singer is 9 years old while the oldest are believed to be in their 70s, but not all groups were able to provide age details. Saturday's concert is the largest production ever mounted by the L.A. Philharmonic. The concert is so big that the orchestra had to rent out the Shrine and nearly double the size of the already massive auditorium's stage — including installing 18 levels of risers — to accommodate all of the performers. Most concerts of the Eighth feature 500 or fewer performers as a practical matter, according to Henry-Louis de La Grange, one of the world's foremost experts on Mahler. "It's most exceptional when there are more than 1,000," he said in a phone interview from Switzerland. The symphony — whose scale puts it in the same league as Beethoven's Symphony No. 9 and Britten's War Requiem — holds symbolic value for orchestras. "It's a hymn of glory, to eternity. It's very mystical of course, as Mahler was," said La Grange. "So many Mahlerians don't like it — they can't accept the fact that he was optimistic." The Shrine's audience capacity on Saturday will be about 5,400 seats, with several rows taken out of the orchestra section to accommodate the enlarged stage, according to the orchestra. That's still nearly double the capacity of Walt Disney Concert Hall's 2,265 seats. The orchestra is installing two large video screens on the wings of the auditorium to give audiences in the back a view of the stage. The concert has been sold out for several weeks, but scalpers are hawking tickets online. One site was offering orchestra seat tickets for $700 each. In the context of the symphony's history, Saturday's performance probably won't be a record breaker. The Munich, Germany, world premiere in 1910, conducted by Mahler himself, featured a slightly larger head count. Estimates of that historic debut vary, with most putting the number around 1,020. (Mahler was said to detest the focus on statistics. He also disliked the symphony's nickname, which was concocted by a promoter.) Last year, a concert of the Eighth at the Ljubljana Summer Festival in Slovenia reportedly had more than 1,100 performers. The last time the L.A. Philharmonic performed the symphony was in 2008 at the Hollywood Bowl, conducted by Esa-Pekka Salonen. That concert featured about 300 musicians and singers. The San Francisco Symphony won three Grammy Awards for its recording of the piece in 2009. The


Which Middle Eastern capital city is served by 'Queen Alia Airport'?

Amman Queen Alia International Airport - QAIA Airport Amman Queen Alia International Airport Travel Guide Welcome to Amman Queen Alia International Airport - Amman Airport (AMM) Use this website to quickly find the most important information about Amman Queen Alia International Airport: Flights (Departures, Arrivals), Parking, Car Rentals, Hotels near the airport and other information about QAIA airport. Plan your travel to Amman Airport with the information provided in this site. Check Amman Travel Guide at Bautrip for more information about Amman.   Amman Queen Alia International Airport (IATA: AMM, ICAO: OJAI) (Matar al-Malikah 'Alya' Ad-Dowaly) is located in Zizya area, 20 miles (30km) south of Amman, the capital city of Jordan. It is the home hub of Royal Jordanian Airlines, the national flag carrier, and Jordan Aviation, Royal Falcon and Royal Wings as well. In March of 2013 the old terminal closed and the new terminal opened. It was awarded by Airport Council international as the best airport in Middle East in 2014. Queen Alia International Airport (IATA: AMM) is the biggest airport in Jordan The airport is located 30 kilometres south of Amman Amman Airport served 7 Million passengers in 2015 There is only one terminal, which was opened in March 2013 Amman airport is the largest one in Jordan and is being used for approximately 40 airlines from around the world being Royal Jordanian airline the busiest one with over 45 destinations worldwide. In 2015, 7,095,685 passengers used the Airport. The number of passengers is growing each year, and the traffic has doubled in the last ten years. Terminal QAIA Airport or Amman Airport has one unique terminal, serving the 7 million passengers per year, and being able to handle up to 12 million passengers. The terminal was opened in March 2013 in order to give a better experience to passengers and giving a capacity of 9 million passengers. From 2014 to 2016 an expansion was made, increasing the capacity up to 12 million passengers. The terminal is divided in three levels.   - Prayer Rooms Terminal Levels - Arrival Level 1: It holds the arrivals area and the baggage claim area and a duty free shop. There is also the public area with retail shops, services (such as Banks, Prayer Room) and restaurants. - Departure Level 2: Divides travelers between Jordanian passengers (E gates) and International passengers. There are not many facilities in this level. - Departure Level 3: It has the passport control, access to departures gates and a lot of different services. It has the duty free area, several restaurants and bars, some retail shops, a pharmacy, a kids play area, a prayer area or departure gates among others. QAIA Airport in numbers - One terminal expanded in 2016 with a total capacity of 12 million passengers. - Hub for 4 airlines: Royal Jordanian Airlines, Royal Wings, Jordan Aviation and Royal Falcon. - 2 runways - More than 40 airlines (passenger, charter and cargo) - 6,000 square metres of retail space. - Estimated investment of USD 750 million in the construction of the new terminal (2013). Currently expansion with estimated cost of USD 100 million. Transportation There are currently three options: - Taxi: With fixed and public rates. - Bus Express: Called Sariyah Airport Express Bus, it runs to Amman every 30-60' during 24 hours/day. - Local buses: to three main stations: Tabarbour, Abdali and JEET. - Car Hire / Car Rental: Check prices and options here There is a project in study to connect QAIA Airport with Amman by rail.


Who resigned as a government minister over 'The Sarah Keays Affair'?

BBC ON THIS DAY | 14 | 1983: Parkinson quits over lovechild scandal 1983: Parkinson quits over lovechild scandal Cecil Parkinson, Secretary of State for Trade and Industry, has resigned. The decision comes as fresh details were revealed about his extramarital affair with his former secretary Sara Keays. Miss Keays published a statement in The Times newspaper today to "put the record straight" regarding the nature of their relationship. Her statement criticises Mr Parkinson's conduct and attitude towards their relationship and the revelation that she was pregnant with his child. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher had initially stood by her Trade and Industry Secretary, but accepted his offer of resignation at the Conservative party conference early this morning. After returning from the conference Mr Parkinson made no comment to reporters assembled outside his Hertfordshire home. In a statement issued through his solicitor, Mr Parkinson referred back to his original statement of 5 October where he admitted the affair but said no more questions would be answered on the matter. 'Quite broken' Friends of Mr Parkinson say he is "quite broken", that he does not entirely accept Miss Keay's version of events, and that he has no plans to give up his parliamentary seat. In her statement Sara Keays said that Mr Parkinson had not been as frank about the affair as he had claimed. She added that media comment, government pronouncements and continued speculation had placed her "in an impossible position". She said she had a "duty" to speak out about her relationship with Mr Parkinson, after perceiving that the full facts had not been made public. Miss Keays denied suggestions that she had tried to trick Mr Parkinson into marriage or that she had sought to destroy his reputation. "My baby was conceived in a long-standing, loving relationship which I allowed to continue because I believed in our eventual marriage," she said. She also said that pressure on her to remain silent would cast doubt on her own reputation and the child's "fundamental right" to know its father's identity. Cecil Parkinson has held several senior positions in the government since 1979, and was credited as the mastermind behind the Tories' successful general election campaign in June.