Who was known as 'The King of Ragtime' composing such works as Maple Leaf Rag and The Entertainer?

Scott Joplin - The King of Ragtime Writers by Ted Tjaden 1)  Introduction    [ top ] Although classic ragtime piano is          a relatively narrow aspect of music, most people have          heard of Scott Joplin, or if not, they have heard some          of his more well known compositions, including The           Entertainer ( below )          or The Maple Leaf Rag ( below ).   Although the popularity                 of the Maple Leaf Rag made                 Joplin a relatively well-known composer,                 perhaps more so after his death, it was                 the enduring quality of his compositions                 that have cemented his reputation as the                 "King of Ragtime Writers." John Stark,                 the main publisher for the "Big 3"                 ragtime composers (Scott Joplin, James Scott and Joseph Lamb ), was                 prone to fanciful puffery in his sales                 brochures for the rags he published, but                 there is something to be said for                 Stark's descriptions of these rags: We have advertised these as classic                   rags, and we mean just what we say.                   They are the perfection of type.                   "The glass of fashion and the mold                   of form." "Age cannot whither or                   custom stale their infinite                   variety". They have lifted ragtime                   from its low estate and lined it up                   with Beethoven and Bach" (Stark ad,                   page 23, in Ragtime Review ( Vol                    1, No 2: January 1915 ). Jasen and Tichenor ( 1987 :83)          describe Joplin's compositions in these terms: He combined the traditions of           Afro-American music folk music with           nineteenth-century European romanticism; he           collected the black Midwestern Folk rag ideas as raw           material for the creation of original strains. Thus,           his rags are the most heavily pentatonic, with           liberal use of blue notes and other outstanding           features that characterize black folk music. In this           creative synthesis, . . . the traditional march           became the dominant form, and the result was a new           art form, the Classic rag ï¿½ a unique conception which           paradoxically both forged the way for early serious           ragtime composition, and, at the same time,           developed along insular lines, away from most other           ragtime playing and composing. Fortunately, Joplin's rags have been widely recorded          (see below ) and published and          there is much commentary on his music available. The          launch of the movie The            Sting in 1973, which featured a number of          Scott Joplin compositions as part of the soundtrack,          was responsible for extending the ragtime revival of          the 1950's to the present day (with Joplin's The           Entertainer, featured in the movie, making           it in the "Top 10" of the " Songs            of the Century " as determined by the Recording          Industry of America and the National Endowment of the          Arts). Ironically, the movie was set during the          Depression, about 10 to 20 years after ragtime's          heyday, making the music of Joplin chosen for the          movie sl


Which 1973 film used The Entertainer as its theme music?

The Entertainer-The Sting Theme-Scott Joplin-Free Piano Sheet Music & Piano Chords The Entertainer-The Sting Theme-Scott Joplin Introduction } Free The Entertainer piano sheet music is provided for you. So if you like it, just download it here. Enjoy It! The Entertainer is a 1902 classic piano rag written by Scott Joplin. One of the classics of ragtime, The Entertainer returned to top international prominence as part of the ragtime revival in the 1970s, when it was used as the theme music for the 1973 Oscar-winning film The Sting. Composer and pianist Marvin Hamlisch's adaptation reached #3 on the Billboard pop chart and spent a week at #1 on the easy listening chart in 1974. The Stingwas set in the 1930s, a full generation after the end of ragtime's mainstream popularity, thus giving the mistaken impression that ragtime music was popular at that time. The Recording Industry Association of America ranked it #10 on its "Songs of the Century" list. The Entertainer-The Sting Theme-Scott Joplin Stave Preview ( Total 2 )


What computer component is Intel most associated with producing?

Download Intel® HD Graphics Production Driver for Windows* 7/8.1 64-bit (N-Series) Not sure if this is the right driver or software for your component? Run Intel® Driver Update Utility  to automatically detect driver or software updates.  About Intel® drivers The driver or software for your Intel® component might have been changed or replaced by the computer manufacturer. We recommend you work with your computer manufacturer before installing our driver so you don’t lose features or customizations. This driver provides support and bug fixes for the Windows* 7 and Windows* 8.1 64-bit operating system for N Series Intel® Pentium® and Intel® Celeron® Processors with Intel® HD Graphics.   What to do if a computer manufacturer graphics driver is detected . Getting support The Graphics Support Community Forum is a monitored peer-to-peer exchange for the Intel Graphics community.  Please follow this link  to register and participate in the forum.    Support for Intel® Graphics Drivers can also be accessed by contacting  Customer Support . Additional help See the release notes for installation instructions, supported hardware, what is new, bug fixes, and known issues. Related topics IMPORTANT - READ BEFORE COPYING, INSTALLING OR USING. Do not use or load this software and any associated materials (collectively, the "Software") until you have carefully read the following terms and conditions. By loading or using the Software, you agree to the terms of this Agreement. If you do not wish to so agree, do not install or use the Software. LICENSES: Please Note: - If you are a network administrator, the "Site License" below shall apply to you. - If you are an end user, the "Single User License" shall apply to you. - If you are an original equipment manufacturer (OEM), the "OEM License" shall apply to you. SITE LICENSE. You may copy the Software onto your organization's computers for your organization's use, and you may make a reasonable number of back-up copies of the Software, subject to these conditions: 1. This Software is licensed for use only in conjunction with Intel component products. Use of the Software in conjunction with non-Intel component products is not licensed hereunder. 2. You may not copy, modify, rent, sell, distribute or transfer any part of the Software except as provided in this Agreement, and you agree to prevent unauthorized copying of the Software. 3. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software. 4. You may not sublicense or permit simultaneous use of the Software by more than one user. 5. The Software may include portions offered on terms in addition to those set out here, as set out in a license accompanying those portions. SINGLE USER LICENSE. You may copy the Software onto a single computer for your personal, noncommercial use, and you may make one back-up copy of the Software, subject to these conditions: 1. This Software is licensed for use only in conjunction with Intel component products. Use of the Software in conjunction with non-Intel component products is not licensed hereunder. 2. You may not copy, modify, rent, sell, distribute or transfer any part of the Software except as provided in this Agreement, and you agree to prevent unauthorized copying of the Software. 3. You may not reverse engineer, decompile, or disassemble the Software. 4. You may not sublicense or permit simultaneous use of the Software by more than one user. 5. The Software may include portions offered on terms in addition to those set out here, as set out in a license accompanying those portions. OEM LICENSE: You may reproduce and distribute the Software only as an integral part of or incorporated in Your product or as a standalone Software maintenance update for existing end users of Your products, excluding any other standalone products, subject to these conditions: 1. This Software is licensed for use only in conjunction with Intel component products. Use of the Software in conjunction with non-Intel component products is not licensed hereunder. 2. You may not copy, modify, rent, sell, distribute or


Which river rises in the Pennines, flows through Settle and Preston before reaching the sea at Lytham St Annes?

FishPal - England - Other English Rivers - North West Other English Rivers Vouchers North West The North West offers a wide variety of excellent fishing in some of the most spectacular locations the UK has to offer. The region makes for a truly wonderful venue for salmon, sea trout and trout on the fly. Eden The River Eden is entirely Cumbrian and is one of the few large rivers in England that flow northwards. The Eden rises on Black Fell Moss, Mallerstang. Two other great rivers arise in the same peat bogs here, within a kilometre of each other: the River Swale and River Ure. The Eden makes its way across eastern Cumbria, with the hills of the North Pennines to the East, and the fells of the Lake District to the west of Carlisle. Here its merges with other rivers to form the great Solway Firth estuary, before reaching the open sea, 90 miles (145 km) from its source. The river Irthing and River Eamont are major tributaries of the River Eden. The Eden is a salmon river with a good head of trout and grayling. Derwent The river rises at Styhead Tarn underneath Scafell Pike and flows in a northerly direction through the valley of Borrowdale, before continuing through Derwentwater, giving the lake its name.The Derwent then continues into Bassenthwaite Lake, picking up the waters of the River Greta just outside Keswick. Another tributary is the River Cocker, which joins the Derwent at Cockermouth, through which the Derwent flows after exiting Bassenthwaite Lake on its now westerly course. The river flows into the Irish Sea at Workington. The river supports a range of wildlife and the predominant fish species include salmon, sea trout, brown trout, eels, minnows sticklebacks and the stone loach. Lune The River Lune is formed at Wath, in the parish of Ravenstonedale, Cumbria, at the confluence of Sandwath Beck and Weasdale Beck. The river then passes the remnants of a Roman fort near Low Borrowbridge at the foot of Borrowdale, and flows through south Cumbria, finally meeting the Irish Sea at Plover Scar near Lancaster, after a total journey of about 44 miles (71 km). Sea trout, trout and salmon can be found in both the River Lune. Away from the riverbank Lancashire has some of the finest fisheries in the land, including Stocks Reservoir at the head of the Hodder Valley, the largest fishery in the north west of England. Hodder The River Hodder rises on White Hill 400m above sea level and flows for approximately 23 miles to the River Ribble, of which it is the largest tributary. The confluence of the rivers is an impressive sight, particularly when both are in spate. The Hodder drains much of the Forest of Bowland Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and all but the last mile of its course is through this scenic area. The upper reaches of the river feed the large Stocks Reservoir, which provides much of Lancashire's water supply. After exiting the reservoir, the Hodder continues in a general southward direction. It collects many tributaries from the valleys of Bowland and, lower down, parts of the Ribble Valley. Most notable among the feeders of the Hodder are Croasdale Brook, Easington Brook, the River Dunsop, Langden Brook and the River Loud. The River Hodder eventually joins the River Ribble near Great Mitton, close to the River Calder. Ribble The River Ribble runs through North Yorkshire and Lancashire. The river's drainage basin also includes parts of Greater Manchester around Wigan.The Ribble begins at the confluence of the Gayle Beck and Cam Beck near the famous viaduct at Ribblehead, in the shadow of the Yorkshire Three Peaks. It flows through Settle, Clitheroe, Ribchester and Preston, before emptying into the Irish Sea between Lytham St. Annes and Southport, a distance of 75 miles (121 km). The Ribble enjoys a good run of salmon and sea trout. The upper reaches of the Ribble has an excellent population of trout and grayling. Lune in flood by Paul Procter Other rivers Irt: Flows from the south-western end of Wast Water, the deepest lake in England, leaving the lake at the foot of Whin Rigg, the southern peak of the famou


What is the full name of the youngest of the Spice Girls?

Melanie Brown - Biography - IMDb Melanie Brown Biography Showing all 58 items Jump to: Overview  (4) | Mini Bio  (2) | Spouse  (2) | Trade Mark  (2) | Trivia  (31) | Personal Quotes  (17) Overview (4) 5' 5" (1.65 m) Mini Bio (2) Born on the 29th May 1975 in Leeds, England, Melanie Brown became a member of Spice Girls in 1994. Their three albums sold than 40 million copies worldwide and they had nine singles at number 1 in the UK. "Hot" was her first solo album, released on 9th October 2000. It entered the UK charts at #28. Despite producing 2 Top 5 singles (3, if you include the hit "I Want You Back"), the album only ever re-entered the chart once after dropping out of the Top 100 - peaking at #95 when "Feels So Good" was being promoted in February 2001. To date, the album has sold about 50,000 copies in the UK. The album sold 8,000 copies in its first week. After she parted with Virgin Records, she started a new successful career as TV presenter and actress. In 2001, her own show This Is My Moment (2001) was a great success and, after the second series, she made a documentary about Africans voodoos. In 2002, she was one of the protagonists of the BBC3's sit-com Burn It (2003) and made her theater debut with "The Vagina Monologues" in London. She has a lead role in two upcoming movies: the horror LD 50 Lethal Dose (2003) and the comedy The Seat Filler (2004) (with Kelly Rowland of Destiny's Child ). From April to September 2004, she played the role of "Mimi" in the famous musical "Rent" on Broadway. In 2005, Melanie released her second solo album, "L.A. State Of Mind", featuring the single "Today". Both the single and the album flopped... - IMDb Mini Biography By: me Melanie Brown, aka "Mel B", best known as "Scary Spice" of the worldwide sensation singing group "The Spice Girls", is a chart-topping musical artist, actress, author, television personality and groundbreaking entrepreneur who is set to launch her own fashion line. Few artists have moved so effortlessly from one artistic medium to another as Mel B. As a recording artist, Mel B's achievements with the Spice Girls are legendary: 55 million records sold worldwide, nine number one singles in the UK, 11 gold records as well as a total of 24 platinum and multi-platinum records. The Spice Girls reunion World Tour was a critical and popular triumph and the group was recently named Best Band by the U.K. Glamour Awards. Mel B has continued the same successful ways as a solo artist. Her 1998 single "I Want You" with Missy Elliott sold 80,000 copies in its first week, and gave Mel B her first solo #1. Her debut solo album, "Hot" released in 2000, produced three top five singles. She followed up with the release "LA State of Mind" in 2005 and is currently at work with top producers on a new album she expects to be ready for release in late 2008. Mel B has also shone brightly as both an actress and television personality. She starred as "Mimi" in the smash hit Broadway musical "Rent", performed in the Vagina Monologues in London, had key roles in the feature films "LD 50 Lethal Dose", the Will Smith co-production "The Seat Filler", and appeared as a comedic performer in the British show "Burn It". Mel B has made a significant impact in the world of television, hosting "This Is My Moment", "The MOBO Awards", "Pure Naughty", "Voodoo Princess", "Top of the Pops", "Party in the Park for the Prince's Trust", and "The All Star Animal Awards" in addition to her role as a correspondent on the highly-rated "Access Hollywood." Mel B's most recent triumph was taking America by storm by on ABC's smash hit "Dancing with the Stars". Mel B and her partner Maksim Chmerkovskiy were the highest scoring couple during the 2007 season and made it to the finals, earning a perfect score on their final dance. Recently Mel B announced the launch of her own reality show for TLC, "The Singing Office." The show, executive produced by Mel B and her husband Stephen Belafonte, pits Mel B and Joey Fatone against each other to find the best workplace singers in America. Mel B and Stephen are also develop


Queen Alexandra was the wife of which British King?

British royalty Edward VII: Queen Alexandra British Royalty: Edward VII--Queen Alexandra (1844-1925) Figure 1.--Alix and Dagmar are seen here as young girls in a painting by E. Jerichau-Baumann. Alix wears long ringlets, Damar shorter curls. Both have a center part. Alix also wore ringlets at her wedding. Later she would wear her hair up. I believe ringlets were seen as a fashion for a child or very young woman. Note the stylilized leading strings. Alexandra was born in 1844, only a few years after her future husband, the Prince of Wales. Her father was Christian IX (1818- ) of Schleswig-Holstein, King of Denmark. Her mother was Princess Louise Wilhelmina of Hesse-Cassel (1818- ). Alexandria as a girl was raised in rather frugal circumstances in Copenhagen. She and her sisters sewed many of their own clothes. Occasionally they would wait on tables and perform other household chores. It was a very hapy family. She was a naural athelete and the children practiced gymastics. She loved to ride and a very proficient horsewoman. She grew up to be a beautiful woman and like her husband had no interest in intelectual pursuits--she "had no brain" as one historian rather ineligantly phrased it. Her engaging personality and lack of pretense made her a favorite of her mother-in-law, Queen Victoria.  She also was a great favorite of the British people. Her children, horses, and dogs became the center of her life. Her husband who liked not only beautiful, but also witty women would seek their companionship. The Prussian war with Denmark and the loss of Scheswig-Holstein engenderd a life-long distaste for the Germans. Her husband after the assumption of his nephew Wilhelm to the German imperial throne had his own difficulties with the Germans. Alix and her husband became King and Queen of England in 1901 and were crowned in 1902. The fashions of the entire era were named after them, the Edwardian Era. Their son George V succeed to the throne. George's children (her grandchildren) loved to visit as both grandparents doted on them in contrast to their father's strict discipline. Childhood Alexandra was born in the Yellow Palace (not a palace in the popular sence) in Copenhagen during 1844. We have been able to find little information about Alexandra's childhood. We know ge was raised in frugal, but comfortable middle class suroudings. The Danish royals did not have the wealth of some European royals. This was especially true of Alix's family as her father while of the bluest of royal blood had no family inheritance and was not initially in line to inherit the Danish Crown. The family lived on his small incomne as an army officer. They lived in a moderate mansion and could not afford many of the glamorous trimmings often associated with royals. Alix and Dagmar were plainly dressed, primarily because money was scarce, and as teenagers they learned the best way to get a new frock was to sew one. Alix as a girl wore her hair in long ringlet curls. One painting shows Dagmar with shorter curls. Alix's family was not noted for its intellectual pursuits. There was little money for tutors. Their mother taught the children music and dance. Their father focused on gymastics which the children loved. Family Alexandra's father was Christian IX of Schleswig-Holstein, King of Denmark. King Christian is often called the grandfather of Europe because of the number of his discendents who became monarchs. Although poorly educated, King Christian was a man of high morals and a devoted husband and father. Her mother was Princess Louise Wilhelmina of Hesse-Cassel (1818- ). Princess Christian was very different from her husband. She was much more lively and forceful. From all accounts her husband and children were devoted to her. She suffered from otosclerosis, a hereditary form of deafness, which she passed on to Princess Alexandra. Denmark at the time was not a very important country, but two King Christian's daughters marries into two of the most important dynasties in Europe, the English and Russian royal fami


In the old road safety advertisements, what kind of animal was Tufty?

Axed: TV ads that taught generations of children to cross the road safely | Daily Mail Online Axed: TV ads that taught generations of children to cross the road safely The Department for Transport has cut the budget for TV and cinema adverts Pressure groups called on Ministers to reverse the decision The first road-safety film was broadcast in 1948 In 2008/09 the department spent £19m, in 2011/12 it was just £3.9m comments Television adverts teaching children how to cross roads safely have been scrapped for the first time in six decades despite a rise in the number of deaths. Campaigns featuring characters such as Tufty the Squirrel and the Green Cross Code man have helped save thousands of lives. But warnings about the dangers of traffic will become a thing of the past after budget cuts forced the Department for Transport to ditch TV and cinema adverts. Helping hand: Tufty the Squirrel became so popular that a nationwide Tufty Club was formed, which at its height had a staggering two million members Pressure groups last night called on Ministers to reverse the decision. Kevin Clinton, head of road safety at the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA), said: ‘While road safety must face its share of cuts, road accidents are an enormous financial burden that the country can ill afford. ‘Investing in preventing road casualties makes a significant economic contribution and helps save lives and prevent injuries.’ RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share Dave Prowse, who played the Green Cross Code man for more than a decade, said: ‘We had a fantastic effect on reducing road accident figures and we need the same thing now as the traffic situation is worse than ever.’ 'Stop, look and listen': Green Cross Code man taught pupils to be careful before stepping off the pavement He pointed out the Government could save money by simply repeating old public information films in which he starred as a white and green-clad superhero who appeared by busy roads to stop children being hit by cars. Shadow Transport Secretary Maria Eagle said: ‘This Government must take responsibility if these cuts mean more children are killed or injured on our roads.’ The first road-safety film was broadcast in 1948 to teach people how to use zebra crossings. Five years later a character called Tufty Fluffytail was introduced by RoSPA to teach children how to cross the road. Later clips featured puppets and were narrated by actor Bernard Cribbins. Sing-a-long: More recent campaigns have feature cartoon hedgehogs singing the Bee Gees' hit Stayin' Alive. Pressure groups last night called on Ministers to reverse the budget cut decision End of the road: The budget for road-safety publicity was as high as £19m in 2008/09 but was slashed to just £3.9m in 2011/12 for campaigns such as the Tim Burton-style animation called Tales Of The Road Tufty became so popular that  a nationwide Tufty Club was formed, which at its height had a staggering two million members. In the Seventies, celebrities including footballer Kevin Keegan and the then Doctor Who, Jon Pertwee, were brought in to appeal to older children, while the  Green Cross Code man taught pupils to ‘stop, look and listen’ before stepping off the pavement. More recent campaigns have featured cartoon hedgehogs singing the Bee Gees’ hit Stayin’ Alive and Tim Burton-style animations called Tales Of The Road. Shadow Transport Secretary: Maria Eagle says the Government must take responsibility if the cuts mean more deaths and injuries on the roads By the mid-Nineties, 260 children were killed on Britain’s roads every year. By 2010, the number had fallen to 55 but in 2011, the most recent year for which figures are available, it rose to 60. A Freedom of Information request has shown that the budget for road-safety publicity was as high as £19 million in 2008/09. However, after the Coalition came to power spending was slashed, and in 2011/12 the Department for Transport spent £3.9 million on the issue. This year, the publicity budget for the Think! road-safety campaign is £3.6 million, much of which wa


What is the unfortunate nickname of Portsmouth and England goalkeeper David James, thanks to his occasional errors?

FA Cup and League Cup (England) [Arquivo] - Gforum - Digital - Forum Please post here all information about English Cups guidoes 07-05-2008, 18:31 Portsmouth goalkeeper David James has declared himself fit to play in the FA Cup final against Cardiff City. The England international was a major doubt after missing his club's last two matches after tearing a calf muscle during the 3-1 defeat against Manchester City on April 20. However, a scan has revealed that he has healed sufficiently to reclaim his spot in the team for the second FA Cup final of his career on May 17. James said: "I had a scan today and it's clear so I would describe myself as fit. But we'll see what the gaffer says." Pompey manager Harry Redknapp said after last weekend's match against Middlesbrough, the second in which he fielded reserve keeper Jamie Ashdown: "I'm pleased David James is on the road to recovery because he's the best keeper in the country." The upcoming appearance at Wembley will be the high point of a renaissance in the 37-year-old's career. In this his second season at Portsmouth, James has regained his status as first-choice keeper for England. He was also nominated for the PFA Player of the Year award, and was voted into the Team of the Year by the same organisation. Despite making over 500 top flight appearances in his career, James has only ever played in one previous FA Cup final, the 1-0 defeat to Chelsea in 200, and the only major trophy he has picked up is the League Cup with Liverpool in 1995. Tony Mabert / Eurosport Freundlich 16-05-2008, 18:52 Cardiff manager Dave Jones must decide whether to start with fit-again striking legend Robbie Fowler in the FA Cup final against Portsmouth at Wembley on Saturday, while Pompey boss Harry Redknapp ponders how best to replace cup-tied Jermain Defoe. http://d.yimg.com/eur.yimg.com//ng/sp/eurosport/20080516/12/2704217364.jpg Jones has confirmed that former Liverpool hero Fowler, who won the competition with the Reds in 2000-01, will be in the squad after a long-term hip injury. Dutch striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink and Scot Steven Thompson have played recently and so have match fitness, whereas Fowler has not pulled on a shirt in anger since December. Alternatively Jones may play a more reserved formation, as in the semi-final victory over Barnsley, with former Chelsea star Hasselbaink alone up front and additional responsibility for attack placed upon his midfield. Another striker, Paul Parry, featured against the Tykes in the final Championship encounter of the season after a hamstring injury a fortnight ago and so could also play a part, while defender Darren Purse is also available after his red card against Burnley was annulled by the Football Association of Wales. However Glenn Loovens and Roger Johnson should be selected in the centre of defence. With Defoe ruled out again in Pompey's Cup run, Redknapp has a similar dilemma in attack. Nigerian goal-getter Kanu should start, either alongside Milan Baros - yet to score for the club after signing on loan from Lyon in January - or alone with compatriot John Utaka coming in from the wing. David Nugent is fit after a groin strain but is expected to only make the squad after a disappointing first season on the south coast. England goalkeeper David James has recovered from the calf knock that threatened his participation while captain Sol Campbell has shaken off a hamstring problem. Jonathan Symcox / Eurosport Freundlich 16-05-2008, 18:54 Key facts and figures ahead of Saturday's FA Cup final between Portsmouth and Cardiff City at Wembley - Saturday's final is the 127th since the competition began in the 1871-72 season. Although Portsmouth first entered the FA Cup in 1899 and Cardiff in 1910, they have never played each other in the competition before. - Manchester United have appeared in a record 18 finals, winning the competition a record 11 times. This will be Portsmouth's fourth appearance in the final, and Cardiff's third. - Portsmouth's only victory was in 1939 when they upset hot favourites Wolverhampton Wanderers 4-1 in the last


What is the Dewey Decimal System used to classify?

The Dewey Decimal Classification System The Dewey Decimal Classification System by Jean Halsey Description:   The purpose of this lesson is to teach students about the fundamentals of the Dewey Decimal System to enable them to locate books in the library.   Many students are overwhelmed when entering the library because of the vast amounts of books on the shelves.  Learning the Dewey Decimal Classification System will guide the students to the books of their choice!                                                Background: The Dewey Decimal Classification System is the most widely used method for classifying books in the library. This system is a general knowledge organization tool that is continuously revised to keep pace with knowledge.  It is named after Melvil Dewey, an American Librarian who developed it in 1876. This system is a numerical scheme for the arrangement of subjects of nonfiction books, and it classifies books by dividing them into 10 main subject groups that are called categories. Each category is represented by figures beginning with 000 and going on to 999. In other words, it is a system of numbers used to mark and arrange mostly non-fiction books. Each number stands for a special topic. Every book is given a number and is put on the shelf in number order. Books with the same number are put in alphabetical order by the author�s last name.  There are three summaries of the DDC .  The first summary contains the ten main classes. The first digit          in each three-digit number represents the main class. For example, 500 represents natural sciences and mathematics.  The second summary contains the hundred divisions. The second digit in each three-digit number indicates the division. For example, 500 is used for general works on the sciences, 510 for mathematics, 520 for astronomy, 530 for physics. The third summary contains the thousand sections. The third digit in each three-digit number indicates the section. Thus, 530 is used for general works on physics, 531 for classical mechanics, 532 for fluid mechanics, 533 for gas mechanic.  A decimal point follows the third digit in a class number, after which division by ten continues to the specific degree of classification needed. A subject may appear in more than one discipline. For example, "clothing" has aspects that fall under several disciplines. The psychological influence of clothing belongs in 155.95 as part of the discipline of psychology; customs associated with clothing belong in 391 as part of the discipline of customs; and clothing in the sense of fashion design belongs in 746.92 as part of the discipline of the arts.  The Dewey Decimal Classification System is used in most Public School libraries. It is essential for students to understand why books are numbered and how to find the numbers on the shelves, so they can use the library effectively and in a friendly manner. Dewey is also used for other purposes, e.g., as a browsing mechanism for resources on the Web. One of Dewey's great strengths is that the system is developed and maintained in a national bibliographic agency, the Library of Congress. Objectives: The students will be able to: Identify each of the 10 major classes of the Dewey Decimal System Identify the difference between fiction and non-fiction Identify the numbers in the 2nd and 3rd places Locate non-fiction books and explain the call number by using the Dewey Decimal System. Materials:


What was the name of the otter in Henry Williamson's famous 1927 novel?

Books by HW Cape, 1928; Dutton, USA, 1929   Willie returns to his writing and meets up with his childhood friend Mary Ogilvie. Their love story is set in idyllic scenes of the North Devon countryside, but Mary’s mother objects and in despair Willie decides to leave Devon – but is drowned as he tries to cross the estuary. His bereft friends hold a Shelley-like scene on the beach to bid him farewell.     A further revised edition of The Flax of Dream was issued in one volume, Faber, 1936. (This is considered to be the definitive edition, but many readers prefer the original versions.)   Putnam, 1926; revised edition illustrated by C. F. Tunnicliffe, Putnam, 1933   A further collection of short stories, the central one being ‘Stumberleap’ (the old stag of the title) but including the amusing ‘Flight of the Pale Pink Pyjamas’ and the highly dramatic account of ‘The Yellow Boots'.   Tarka the Otter: His Joyful Water-life and Death in the Country of the Two Rivers Putnam, 1927; Dutton, USA, 1928; revised edition illustrated by C. F. Tunnicliffe, Putnam, 1932; Penguin, 1937; Puffin, 1949 to present day; edition illustrated by film stills, introduction by Richard Williamson, Bodley Head, 1978; edition illustrated by photographs by Simon McBride, introduction by Richard Williamson, Webb & Bower, 1985; The Folio Society, 1995   This classic story follows the birth, ‘joyful water-life’ and inevitable death, hunted down by otter-hounds, of a male otter in the rivers and countryside of North Devon.   Geoffrey Bles, 1930. With lino-cuts by William Kermode. Sutton Publishing, 1999, paperback edition (co-edition with the Imperial War Museum)   This starkly powerful novel of one man’s experiences in the First World War captures to the full the grim flavour of the ordinary man caught up in a conflict over which he has no control. John Bullock is the archetypal common soldier, fighting from blind patriotism for a cause he does not understand, living through the bewilderment of his brutal initiation into army life, and finally facing the terrors of trench warfare on the battlefields of France. Illustrated with the lino-cuts of William Kermode, the book draws on Williamson’s own war experiences, and is a vivid and unforgettable portrayal of the war machine.   'Its power lies in the descriptions, which have not been surpassed in any other war book within my knowledge... It amounts to a tremendous, and overwhelming, an unanswerable indictment of the institution of war.’ – Arnold Bennett   Putnam, 1937, Little Brown, USA, 1938   A journal recording Williamson’s wide-ranging thoughts and activities over one year as he prepares to leave the West Country. This is the most truly autobiographical volume he wrote.     The Children of Shallowford Illustrated with family photographs, Faber, 1939; revised edition Faber, 1959; new illustrated edition with Afterword by Richard Williamson, Macdonald, 1978   An enchanting picture of Williamson’s family growing up in the freedom of the countryside around their home next to the River Bray.   The Story of a Norfolk Farm Faber, 1941   Williamson bought a very run-down farm on the north Norfolk coast in 1937. This is the story of his struggle to reclaim it within the problems of rural England, just before the onset of the Second World War.   Faber, 1958. New edition Henry Williamson Society, 2008   A more factual account of Williamson’s life in preparing the River Bray at Shallowford for salmon fishing at the time of the writing of Salar the Salmon. See the Society Publications page for further details about its new edition.     Some Nature Writers and Civilisation Published in Essays by Divers Hands, Vol. XXX, the Proceedings of the Royal Society Literature; also issued as a separate pamphlet; reprinted in Threnos for T. E. Lawrence, Henry Williamson Society, 1994   The Wedmore Memorial Lecture 1959 for the Royal Society of Literature, in which Williamson expounds on W.H. Hudson and Richard Jefferies.   In The Woods, a biographical fragment Saint Albert’s Press for the Aylesford Review, 1960   A description of


The 1990 film The December Bride starring Donal McCann, Saskia Reeves and Ciaran Hinds, is set in which country?

December Bride: Ciarï¿½n Hinds, Ciaran Hinds: Amazon.co.uk: LOVEFiLM By Post LOVEFiLM by Post Movies and TV seasons on DVD and Blu-ray to rent By Post. 4.8 out of 5 stars ( 5 ) LOVEFiLM By Post This 19th century period drama set in Northern Ireland tells the story of Sarah (Saskia Reeves), a young woman born into poor circumstances in a devoutly Presbyterian family. Sarah and her mother Martha (Brenda Bruce) are hired to work as housekeepers by a widowed farmer, Mr. Echlin (Geoffrey Golden), who raises potatoes and sheep with his two sons, Frank (Ciaran Hinds) and Hamilton (Donal McCann). When Mr. Echlin dies in a boating accident, Martha leaves the farm and returns to her cottage, but Sarah stays behind, opting to work for Frank and Hamilton on her own terms, and takes both brothers as lovers. In time, Sarah becomes pregnant, but, despite the local scandal, she refuses to name the father and opts to raise the child on her own so that her family name will live on. Director Thaddeus O'Sullivan won the Silver Rosa Camuna Award at the 1990 Bergamo (Italy) Film Festival. ~ Mark Deming, Rovi Starring:


Sir Joshua Reynolds was the first president of which institution, founded in 1768?

On the Reynolds trail in the RA archive | Blog | Royal Academy of Arts On the Reynolds trail in the RA archive On the Reynolds trail in the RA archive By Amy Macpherson Published 25 February 2015 On the eve of a major exhibition London dedicated to Sir Joshua Reynolds, we delve into the RA’s archive to learn more about the Academy’s founding president. In March 2015, a new exhibition about Sir Joshua Reynolds PRA opens at the Wallace Collection. Appointed the first President of the Royal Academy when it was founded in 1768, Reynolds was considered the foremost portrait painter of the 18th century and his published Discourses on Art are still in print today. The Royal Academy’s archive is a treasure trove of information about Reynolds, so ahead of the exhibition’s opening, we took a trip behind the scenes with Archivist Mark Pomeroy to learn more about this celebrated painter and thinker – and about the early days of the Academy. Video Pall Mall: The Academy's first home Royal Academy Archivist Mark Pomeroy looks through a 19th-century scrapbook to reveal illustrations of the Academy’s first home, and its founder Members. Video Thomas Gainsborough's deathbed letter to Sir Joshua Reynolds Royal Academy Archivist Mark Pomeroy reads the letter that Thomas Gainsborough wrote to Sir Joshua Reynolds on his deathbed, after years of ill-will between the two Academicians. Video A peek inside Joshua Reynolds's diary Royal Academy Archivist Mark Pomeroy takes a look inside one of Joshua Reynolds’s diaries, one of many held in the RA Collection - a fascinating snapshot of 18th century high society. Video A lock of hair Royal Academy Archivist Mark Pomeroy finds a mysterious lock of hair tucked into the back of one of Joshua Reynolds’s 18th-century diaries. Could it be a romantic keepsake?


Born in 1977, who is the Queen's oldest grandchild?

Queen's first great grandchild as Peter Phillips' wife Autumn Kelly has baby girl | Daily Mail Online comments They sparked controversy when they sold the pictures of their wedding to Hello! magazine. But will Peter Phillips and his wife Autumn be appearing in a celebrity glossy again - with their new daughter? Autumn gave birth to the 8lbs 8oz baby on Wednesday with her husband - the son of Princess Anne - by her side. New arrival: Peter Phillips and his wife Autumn Kelly have had a baby girl - and speculation is mounting that they will sell the pictures of the newborn to a celebrity magazine And there was immediate speculation that Mr Phillips and his Canadian-born wife would sell the rights to pictures of their newborn. Their decision to accept £500,000 from Hello! magazine for exclusive use of photographs of their wedding ceremony - featuring the Queen, Prince Charles, Prince Harry and royal girlfriends Kate Middleton and Chelsy Davy - caused controversy two years ago. Several senior members of the Royal Family expressed their displeasure and Buckingham Palace later made clear that it regarded the sale as a serious error of judgment. Delighted: Peter and Autumn with their parents and grandparents on their wedding day in 2008. But their decision to sell the pictures to Hello! magazine caused controversy 12th in line to the throne: The baby is the first child for Mr and Mrs Phillips - pictured here in Scotland last year - the first grandchild for Princess Anne and the first great-grandchild for the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh The Queen had allowed the couple to use Frogmore House at Windsor for the reception free of charge. The couple have since made amends, however, and have been invited to join the Royal Family for their recent Christmas gatherings at Sandringham. Controversial: Several senior members of the Royal Family expressed their displeasure that the pictures were sold to Hello! magazine Their daughter, whose name is yet to be confirmed, was born at the Gloucestershire Royal Hospital. She moves ahead of Mr Phillips' sister, Zara, to become 12th in line to the throne. The baby is the first child for Mr and Mrs Phillips, the first grandchild for Princess Anne and the first great-grandchild for the Queen and the Duke of Edinburgh. A statement from Buckingham Palace said: 'The Queen, the Duke of Edinburgh, the Princess Royal, Captain Mark Phillips and Autumn's family have been informed and are delighted with the news.' Mr Phillips married his Canadian-born wife at a glittering ceremony at Windsor Castle in May 2008. The couple met in 2003 at the Montreal Grand Prix, where they were both working. Initially, he did not tell her that he was the Queen’s grandson and she only found out when she spotted him in a programme about Prince William. Although he is 11th in line to the throne, Mr Phillips does not have a royal title as his mother declined to give her children the HRH title at birth. Mrs Phillips, a management consultant who worked as a barmaid to fund herself through university, was brought up a Roman Catholic but renounced her faith shortly before their wedding so her husband-to-be did not have to give up his claim to the throne. The couple lived until recently in Hong Kong, where he worked for the Royal Bank of Scotland. He now works for the bank in London. Joy: Peter Phillips was at his wife's side for the birth in Gloucestershire Delivery: The maternity unit at Gloucestershire Royal Hospital where the Phillips' first child was born A great-grandmother: A beaming Queen Elizabeth on Christmas Day The Queen and the Duke have welcomed the births of eight grandchildren since Mr Phillips was born in June 1977. Each of their four children have two of their own, the most recent being the son of Edward and the Countess of Wessex, Viscount Severn, who was born in December 2007. The birth of Peter and Autumn's daughter could well be the first of a number of great-grandchildren for the Queen and Duke, following the recent engagements of Prince William to Kate Middleton and Zara Phillips to Mike Ti


Which comedy series, running from 1989 to 1994, starred Anton Rodgers as a solicitor who falls for a much younger woman, played first by Eve Matheson and subsequently by Lesley Dunlop?

MPT | Afternoon Tea | Tea with Heather Week of December 19, 2011: Anton Rodgers Anton Rodgers. For Anton Rodgers life must have seemed to imitate art when the star of May to December married actress Elizabeth Garvie, who was some 24 years his junior. The couple met while filming the 1982 drama series, Something in Disguise and continued to work together until the actor's death just over four years ago, on December 1, 2007. Garvie was Rodgers' second wife; his first was Morna Watson, a former ballet dancer. That marriage produced two children, a boy and a girl, and with Garvie, Rodgers had three more sons. All five children and both Mrs. Rodgers reportedly got along swimmingly. Rodgers who was born in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire on January 10, 1933, made his first stage appearance in 1947 at the age of 14, when he had a walk-on part in Carmen at the Royal Opera House. The following year, he appeared in a touring production as Pip in Charles Dickens' Great Expectations and followed that up by playing the title role in Terence Rattigan's The Winslow Boy in Birmingham. In The Prisoner, with Patrick McGoohan. The son of an accountant and a former singer, who ran a dancing school, Rodgers never planned on entering the acting profession. Instead he wanted to go to University and become a doctor. His domineering stage mum, however, had other plans in mind for her son and she insisted he went into the acting profession.  So after Rodgers finished his touring productions and left school, he enrolled at the Italia Conti Academy and then got a scholarship to attend the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts. As a youngster, Rodgers was not a healthy child. He almost died of pneumonia when he was a baby, and when he was 14 he started to have bad stomach pains which continued through his late twenties, when after started bleeding badly from the mouth and had to undergo surgery to replace two-thirds of his stomach with plastic. With Julia MacKenzie in Fresh Fields. Ill health, however, did not prevent Rodgers from doing his National Service as a Forces Network broadcaster. It also didn't prevent him embarking on a career in films and in 1956 he took over from Peter Sellers in the film Rotten to the Core. Despite a strong cast, Rodgers claimed that he had never been more miserable in his life and had taken the role only to appease his mother, who enjoyed thinking of her son as a 'film star'.  Subsequent film appearances included Carry on Jack (1963), Scrooge (1970), The Day of the Jackal (1973), Dirty Rotten Scoundrels (1988) and Son of the Pink Panther (1993). As The Duke in The Merchant of Venice. Rodgers' West End stage debut was at the Wyndham Theatre in The Boyfriend in 1957. Other shows included Waiting for Godot, Heartbreak House, The Beaux Stratagem, Henry V, and The Italian Straw Hat. In the mid-1970s he was in a National Theatre production of The Front Page, which toured Australia.  Rodgers would have to wait almost a decade before appearing at the National Theatre in London though, but the opportunity arrived in 1984 when he was cast in George Bernard Shaw's Saint Joan. Before that, in 1979, Rodgers was the recipient of a Laurence Olivier Best Actor award, for his appearance in the musical Songbook. Then the same year, Rodgers realized his dream of appearing at the National Theatre in London. He also got his first starring role on television in a series called Fresh Fields, starring Julia "Miss Marple" McKenzie. Although the series only aired for a couple of years it managed to win itself an Emmy award. After it finished, Rodgers was cast as Alec Callendar in May to December, which ran for six years. With Eve Matheson in May to December. As well as acting, Rodgers also enjoyed directing. In 1970 he directed The Fantasticks at Hampstead, and The Taming of the Shrew at Northcott Theatre in Exeter. Arthur Miller's Death of a Salesman followed at the Oxford Playhouse in 1975. Rodgers' final stage engagement was in the touring production of Alan Bennett's The History Boys in 2006. Sadly ill health forced his with


In which country did the failed Decembrist uprising take place in 1825?

Decembrist Revolt: 1825 © thenagain info  All rights reserved. Decembrist Revolt 1825             In December of 1825 in St. Petersburg, Russia, a group of military officials staged a revolt against Tsar Nicholas I .  These rebels were liberals who felt threatened by the new ruler's conservative views.  They were, however, defeated by the tsar's forces.  As a result of this revolt, Nicholas I implemented a variety of new regulations to prevent the spread of the liberal movement in Russia. Return to Imperial Russia Chronology             The officers were driven to revolt by many forces.  To begin, they felt that Nicholas did not deserve the throne.  Nicholas's older brother, Constantine, stood to inherit the throne first, but when Constantine chose to marry a Polish girl with no royal blood, he relinquished his claim to the throne. [1]   In addition, when the previous tsar, Alexander I, wrote out his succession, it was not made public.  Instead it was hidden and only brought forth after his death.  There was confusion over whether the document was legally binding, and the rebels felt that Nicholas cheated Constantine out of the throne. [2]             Also, the rebels were active in the new liberal movement from Europe.  They wanted a free Russian state, with a federal government and constitution, instead of government under the tsar. [3]   However, Nicholas was not known to favor these ideas, and was also less popular with the public than his brother.  These combined to give the liberals hope that their time to move had come.             On December 14, 1825 the military was to swear allegiance to Tsar Nicholas I.  The ceremony was to be held in Senate Square, outside the Winter Palace, in St. Petersburg.  Several officers started a mutiny in their regiments, and approximately 3,000 men began open revolt against the tsar. [4]   Reluctant to begin his reign with a massacre of his subject, Nicholas and his advisors tried in initiate peace talks over the hours that followed, but to no avail. [5]   Finally, the order to open fire was given.  Lacking organized leadership, the rebels soon fell to the tsar's superior military forces.             The aftermath of what came to be known as the Decembrist Revolt was far-reaching.  A few related uprising occurred in southern Russia, but were also easily put down. [6]   Sixty to seventy rebels died, and all that were captured were either hanged or exiled to Siberia. [7]   For Tsar Nicholas I, liberalism now appeared a major threat.  He initiated a nation-wide censorship, placing tighter controls on all aspects of public life. [8]   The Third Section, a network of spies and informers, was set up to enforce the censorship.  The restrictions forced the people's loyalty to the tsar and the Russian Orthodox Church.  A form of Russian nationalism developed, but this later led to racist suppression of minority groups. [9]   Nicholas lived in fear of liberal revolts for the rest of his life. [10]             The Decembrist Revolt of 1825 was a conflict of interests between Russian military liberals and the conservative tsar.  Though easily put down by the tsar's forces, the revolt had far-reaching consequences for both the tsar and the Russian people. Notes: [1] Riasanovsky, Nicholas V. Nicholas I and Official Nationality in Russia, 1825-1855. (Berkeley, University of California Press: 1959), pp. 31-32. [2] Ibid, pp. 32. [3] Stone, Norman. Cambridge Encyclopedia of Russia and the Soviet Union. (Cambridge, Cambridge University Press: 1982), pp. 99. [4] Riasanovsky, Nicholas V. Nicholas I and Official Nationality in Russia, 1825-1855. (Berkeley, University of California Press: 1959), pp. 32-33. [5] Ibid, pp. 33. [6] Ibid, pp. 33. [7] Stone, Norman. Cambridge Encyclopedia of Russia and the Soviet Union. (Cambridge, Cambridge University Press: 1982), pp. 99. [8] Ed. by Zickel, Raymond E. Soviet Union: A Country Study, Second Edition. (Washington, DC, Library of Congress: 1991), pp. 30. [9] Ibid, pp. 30. [10] Riasanovsky, Nicholas V. Nicholas I and Official Nationality in Russia, 1825-1855. (Ber


The House of Braganza ruled which country from 1640 to 1910?

Braganza Encyclopedia  >  History  >  Biographies  >  Spanish and Portuguese History: Biographies Braganza Braganza (brəgänˈzä) [ key ], royal house that ruled Portugal from 1640 to 1910 and Brazil from 1822 to 1889. It took its name from the castle of Braganza or Bragança. The line was descended from Alfonso, the natural son of John I of Portugal, who became the duke of Braganza in 1442. Although Alfonso's grandson, Ferdinand, was executed (1483) for alleged treason by John II, the family steadily increased its possessions. John, 6th duke of Braganza, married a niece of King John III, and when the Portuguese threw off Spanish rule in 1640, their grandson became king as John IV. The house of Braganza ruled Portugal until the establishment of a republic in 1910. After Brazil declared (1822) its independence, it was ruled as an empire under Pedro I, son of John VI of Portugal, and Pedro II until a revolution made it a republic in 1889. The Columbia Electronic Encyclopedia, 6th ed. Copyright © 2012, Columbia University Press. All rights reserved.


Which animals make up the mammalian order cetacea?

Cetacean Characteristics and Facts By Jennifer Kennedy Updated May 01, 2016. The word cetacean is used to describe all whales, dolphins and porpoises in the order Cetacea. This word comes from the Latin cetus meaning "a large sea animal," and the Greek word ketos, meaning "sea monster." There are about 89 species of cetaceans. The term "about" is used because as scientists learn more about these fascinating animals, new species are discovered or populations are re-classified. Cetaceans range in size from the tiniest dolphin, Hector's dolphin , which is just over 39 inches long, to the largest whale , the blue whale , which can be over 100 feet long. Cetaceans live in all of the oceans and many of the major rivers of the world. Cetaceans are thought to have evolved from even-toed ungulates (a group that includes cows, camels and deer). Types of Cetaceans There are many types of cetaceans , which are divided largely according to how they feed. The order Cetacea is divided into two sub-orders, the Mysticetes ( baleen whales) and the Odontocetes ( toothed whales ). continue reading below our video Test Your General Science Knowledge The Odontocetes are more numerous, comprising 72 different species, compared to 14 baleen whale species . The Mysticetes include species such as the blue whale , fin whale , right whale and humpback whale . Mysticetes have hundreds of comb-like plates of baleen hanging from their upper jaw. Baleen whales feed by gulping large amounts of water containing hundreds or thousands of fish or plankton, then forcing the water out in between the baleen plates , leaving the prey inside to be swallowed whole. Odontocetes include the sperm whale , orca (killer whale), beluga and all of the dolphins and porpoises. These animals have cone-shaped or spade-shaped teeth and usually capture one animal at a time and swallow it whole. Odontocetes feed mostly on fish and squid, although some orcas prey on other marine mammals . Cetacean Characteristics Cetaceans are mammals, which means they are endothermic (commonly called warm-blooded) and their internal body temperature is about the same as a human's. They give birth to live young and breathe air through lungs just like we do. They even have hair . Unlike fish, which swim by moving their heads from side-to-side to swing their tail, cetaceans propel themselves by moving their tail in a smooth, up-and-down motion. Some cetaceans, such as the Dall's porpoise and the orca ( killer whale ) can swim faster than 30 miles per hour. Breathing When a cetacean wants to breathe, it has to rise to the water surface and exhale and inhale out of the blowholes located on top of its head. When the cetacean comes to the surface and exhales, you can sometimes see the spout , or blow, which is the result of the warm air in the whale's lungs condensing upon reaching the cool air outside. Insulation Whales do not have a coat of fur to keep warm, so they have a thick layer of fat and connective tissue called blubber underneath their skin. This blubber layer can be as much as 24 inches thick in some whales. Senses Whales have a poor sense of smell, and depending on where they are, they may not be able to see well underwater. However, they have excellent hearing. They do not have external ears, but have tiny ear openings behind each eye. They can also tell the direction of sound underwater. Diving Whales have collapsible rib cages and flexible skeletons, which allows them to compensate for high water pressure when they dive. They can also tolerate higher levels of carbon dioxide in their blood, allowing them to stay underwater for up to 1 to 2 hours for large whales.


Who compiled the significant 1942 report 'Social Insurance and Allied Services'?

The Report On Social Insurance And Allied Services History Essay The Report On Social Insurance And Allied Services History Essay Published: Last Edited: 23rd March, 2015 This essay has been submitted by a student. This is not an example of the work written by our professional essay writers. What were the most important features of The Report on Social Insurance and Allied Services (1942) and why were they significant. In your answer take care to outline the so-called 'five giants' and evaluate whether the report realistically attempted to tackle them all. In 1942 William Beveridge published his report on Social Insurance and Allied Services. The report instantly became a best seller of all time. The report was based on eliminating poverty and it has subsequently come to be considered as the blueprint of the welfare state. The Beveridge Report was identified as the core of wartime social transformation. It became very significant at a time when unemployment was at an ultimate high, the report "was seen by many people the light at the end of the tunnel of war, and as a promise of "social justice" for the post war world" (Gladstone, 1999. p39). Beveridge was asked to write a detailed report on how to improve the existing national schemes of social insurance and allied services. The report was built on defeating "Want", but Want was only one of the five giants on the road to reconstruction. The others were Disease, Ignorance, Squalor and Idleness. His recommendation of the system on social insurance was to rectify the poor conditions of post-war Britain and it was an attack solely upon Want, which would remove poverty. This essay will look at what are the main features of The Beveridge Report and why they were significant. It will also examine whether the report realistically attempted to tackle all the so-called "five giants" which is mentioned in the report. The Beveridge Report which is titled Social Insurance and Allied Services is a product of one of the earliest attempts of the wartime coalition government to give deliberation to the issues of postwar reconstruction. After World War Two Britain was suffering extremely high levels of poverty and unemployment and in order to change this situation Beveridge came up with a very effective analysis of the way in which a methodical social insurance scheme could be built up, combined with a strong advocacy of the policies needed to assist such an insurance scheme (Hill, 1990). The road to reconstruction after the war involved attacking the five giants, however Beveridge namely focused on Want. All though his report mentions all the other giants, the bulk of the report's 299 pages were dedicated to the elimination of Want and recommendations on defeating all the problems of want (Timmins, 2001). Beveridge made recommendations which were built upon the existing system of social security. The main feature of the report was based on a unified universal scheme of social insurance- "that is, a system of insurance in which risks are pooled within the community, so that individuals are able to pay flat-rate contributions and receive flat-rate benefits regardless of the extent to which they are liable to be in need of those benefits" (Hill, 1990, p28). The plan for social security was to eradicate Want, but in order to achieve this; there must be co-operation between the state and the individual. Bevereidge said that the state should offer security for service and contribution; by this the state should consider the need for a national minimum, which should provide individuals with the minimum for himself and his family to live on. However, he stated that this minimum should be given as of right and not means tested. (Timmins, 2001) Beveridge boldly made three assumptions which were to make it work; a universal scheme of family allowances, a comprehensive national health service, which was financed by taxation and thirdly the maintenance of employment. The first two assumptions were part of the insurance scheme of social security, and became the most expensive prerequisites. The third


Which composer has won Academy Awards for Best Original Score for Born Free, Out of Africa, and Dance with Wolves?

Most Nominated Film Composers Of Our Times Most Nominated Film Composers Of Our Times Most Nominated Film Composers Of Our Times LISTS Jul 18, 2014 What would a movie be without music? Music is such an important aspect of the movie industry, and the composers have a very important role. Think of your favorite movie, or your favorite scene in a movie, or your favorite performance, and chances are that a big part of why you love that movie or scene or performance is because it was accompanied by music written by one of these guys below. John Williams – 64 Nominations and 47 Awards. John Williams has been nominated for 49 Academy Awards, winning 5; 6 Emmy Awards, winning 3; 25 Golden Globe Awards, winning 4; 63 Grammy Awards, winning 21; and has received 7 British Academy Film Awards. With 49 Oscar nominations, Williams currently holds the record for the most Oscar nominations for a living person, and is the second most nominated person in Academy Awards history behind Walt Disney’s 59. Forty-four of Williams’ Oscar nominations are for Best Original Score and five are for Best Original Song. He won four Oscars for Best Original Score and one for Best Scoring: Adaptation and Original Song Score (Fiddler on the Roof). John Barry – 31 Nominations and 12 Awards. In 1999 Barry was made an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) at Buckingham Palace for services to music, and received the BAFTA Academy Fellowship Award in 2005. In 2005, the American Film Institute ranked Barry’s score for Out of Africa No. 15 on their list of the greatest film scores. His scores for the following films were also nominated: Body Heat (1981), Born Free (1966), Dances with Wolves (1990), Goldfinger (1964), The Lion in Winter (1968), Somewhere in Time (1980). James Horner – 37 Nominations and 10 Awards. Horner has scored over 100 films, frequently collaborating with directors such as James Cameron, Mel Gibson and Ron Howard. Other scores he has composed on include those for Commando, Titanic, Braveheart, Willow, Apollo 13, Star Trek II: The Wrath of Khan, Star Trek III: The Search for Spock, Cocoon, Legends of the Fall, Aliens, Glory, The Mask of Zorro, Field of Dreams, Enemy at the Gates, Casper, Troy, Bicentennial Man, The Rocketeer, A Beautiful Mind, Mighty Joe Young, The Perfect Storm, Deep Impact, Avatar and more recently, The Amazing Spider-Man. Horner has won two Academy Awards, two Golden Globe Awards, three Satellite Awards, three Saturn Awards, and has been nominated for three British Academy Film Awards. His body of work is also notable for including the scores to the two highest-grossing films of all time: Titanic (1997) and Avatar (2009), both of which were directed by James Cameron. Hans Zimmer – 38 Nominations and 8 Awards. Zimmer has composed and produced over one hundred soundtracks and film scores. Of them, about 50 soundtracks and songs were nominated for awards.He won one Academy Award (The Lion King), four Satellite Awards (The Thin Red Line, Gladiator, The Last Samurai, Inception), two Golden Globe Awards (The Lion King, Gladiator), four Grammy Awards (two prizes for The Lion King, Crimson Tide, The Dark Knight), one Saturn Award (The Dark Knight ), two Annie Awards (Kung Fu Panda, Secrets of the Furious Five), and one WAFCA Award (Inception). Howard Shore – 25 Nominations and 8 Awards. Shore has received four Academy Award nominations, winning three, two for Best Original Score, for The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring (2001), and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003). He also won the Oscar for Best Original Song for “Into the West” from Return of the King. He received his fourth nomination for his work on Hugo. Shore has also received six Golden Globe nominations, winning three consecutive awards for Best Original Score and Best Original Song – “Into the West” for The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King (2003) and The Aviator (2004), making him the second composer (after Alan Menken) to have received consecutive Golden Globe Awards for Best Original Score. He also won three consecutiv


Which Russian newspaper had a title that translated into English as 'Truth'?

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The 18th century politician John Montague was responsible for the creation of what food dish?

Sandwich History, Whats Cooking America History of America’s Favorite Sandwiches   1st Century B.C. – The first recorded sandwich was by the famous rabbi, Hillel the Elder, who lived during the 1st century B.C.  He started the Passover custom of sandwiching a mixture of chopped nuts, apples, spices, and wine between two matzohs to eat with bitter herbs.  The filling between the matzahs served as a reminder of the suffering of the Jews before their deliverance from Egypt and represented the mortar used by the Jews in their forced labor of constructing Egyptian buildings. Because he was the first known person to do this, and because of his influence and stature in Palestinian Judaism, this practice was added to the Seder and the Hillel Sandwich was named after him.   6th to 16th Century – During the Middle Ages, thick blocks of coarse stale bread called trenchers were used in place of plates.  Meats and other foods were piled on top of the bread to be eaten with their fingers and sometimes with the aid of knives.  The trenchers, thick and stale, absorbed the juice, the grease, and the sauces.  At the end of the meal, one either ate the trencher or, if hunger had been satisfied, tossed the gravy-soaked bread to their dogs or given as alms to less fortunate or poor human. Alms were clothing, food, or money that is given to poor people.  In the past, people thought it was their religious duty to give alms to the poor.  Trenchers were clearly the forerunner of our open-face sandwiches.   16th and 17 Century – In Mark Morton’s well researched 2004 article Bread and Meat for God’s Sake, he wrote: “What, then, were sandwiches called before they were sandwiches?  After combing through hundreds of texts, mostly plays, that were written long before the Earl of Sandwich was even born, a possible (through somewhat prosaic) answer emerges.  The sandwich appears to have been simply known as “bread and meat” or “bread and cheese.”  These two phrases are found throughout English drama from the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.  For example, in an anonymous late sixteenth-centry play called Love and Fortune, a young man pleads for “a peece of bread and meat for Gods sake.  Around the same time, in The Old Wives Tale by George Peele, a character confesses, “I tooke a peece of bread and cheese, and came my way.”  Shakespeare uses the phrase, too, in The Merry Wives of Windsor, where Nim announces, “I love not the humour of bread and cheese.”  A slightly later anonymous play, known as The Knave in Grain, includes a pedlar called a “bread and meat man” in its dramatic personate, and Thomas Heywood’s seventeenth-century version of The Rape of Lucrece includes a song made up of the cries of street pedlars, including, “Bread and – meat – bread – and meat.”  Dozens of other plays from the same era also make reference to “bread and meat” or “bread and cheese.”   1762 – The first written record of the word “sandwich” appeared in Edward Gibbons (1737-1794), English author, scholar, and historian, journal on November 24, 1762.  Gibbon recorded his surprise at seeing a score or two of the noblest and wealthiest in the land, seated in a noisy coffee-room, at little tables covered by small napkins, supping off cold meat or sandwiches, and finishing with strong punch and confused politics. “I dined at the Cocoa Tree….That respectable body affords every evening a sight truly English. Twenty or thirty of the first men in the kingdom….supping at little tables….upon a bit of cold meat, or a Sandwich.” The Cocoa Tree, located at Pall Mall and St. James’s Street, was a fashionable gentlemen’s gaming club in London in the 18th century.Gaming houses in London were for the chosen few, where men of common tastes and of one class might meet together.  In 1746 the Cocoa-tree Club became the haunt of politicians, particularly Tories, who met there under the guise of taking chocolate in order to hatch political plots.  After 1750, only the more modest establishments survived, frequented by the public at large.  The most select chocolate houses became private clubs,


What is the name of the railway company that operates services between St Pancras, the East Midlands and South Yorkshire?

EAST MIDLANDS TRAINS - East Midlands Trains Ticket Prices, Timetables and Reservations EAST MIDLANDS TRAINS - East Midlands Trains Ticket Prices, Timetables and Reservations You will pay less for your East Midlands Trains train tickets when you book your tickets online in advance 4.7 stars - Based on 437 Verified Customer Reviews East Midlands Trains Ticket Prices, Timetables and Reservations The best deals on train fares and the cheapest tickets from East Midlands Trains. Travel in comfort and style for less to and from London, South Yorkshire, the East Midlands, the East and the North of England with East Midlands Trains East Midlands Trains route runs north to south through the East Midlands of England, from Liverpool Lime Street down to London St Pancras International providing great connections for international travel via the Eurostar.East Midlands also operates routes west to east across the country, from Crewe to Skegness and Norwich. Many East Midlands services stop at either Luton Airport Parkway or East Midlands Airport Parkway, providing these airports with fast and frequent services to the stations along their routes. In London, East Midlands Trains services terminate at London St Pancras providing easy interchange to international Eurostar services to Paris and Brussels (and beyond); high speed 'Javelin' services to Kent including Ashford, Canterbury and Dover; and First Capital Connect services to Gatwick Airport and Brighton. Both London Kings Cross and London Euston are only a couple of minutes walk from London St Pancras too, providing easy access to many more national rail services. Rail Saver finds you the most cost effective East Midlands Train fares for your rail journey quickly and easily. Enjoy more rail travel for less when you use Rail Saver to book your East Midlands Train tickets online.     About East Midlands Trains East Midlands Trains is the train operating company, based in Derby, that operates railway services in the East Midlands and surrounding areas. East Midlands Trains deliver over 470 train services every day – and aim to get them all to their destination on time every time. East Midlands Trains franchise is formed through the amalgamation of the previous Midland Mainline (MML) franchise, which operated inter-city services from London to Yorkshire and the Humber, with the eastern side of Central Trains. The franchise began operating in November 2007. The parent company of East Midlands Trains is Stagecoach Group which also owns 49% of Virgin Trains. East Midlands Trains aim to operate a high-quality and efficient train service and to harness the development potential of the East Midlands region by Increasing train services, reducing journey times and improve connections on both regional and local routes. East Midlands Trains route to London St Pancras International provides great connections for international travel via the Eurostar. East Midlands Trains First Class Service First class passengers traveling on East Midlands Trains enjoy extra room, reclining seats, power sockets and free wifi on-board. Weekday travelers also receive complementary tea, coffee and newspapers with a full breakfast served on some morning services. First class East Midlands passengers traveling to Sheffield may also enjoy free onward travel on the Sheffield Supertram. East Midlands Trains Customer Service Contact Details Customer Relations


Who starred as Paul Kersey in the five Death Wish films?

Death Wish (1974) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error A New York City architect becomes a one-man vigilante squad after his wife is murdered by street punks in which he randomly goes out and kills would-be muggers on the mean streets after dark. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 48 titles created 10 Jun 2011 a list of 26 titles created 20 Nov 2011 a list of 34 titles created 03 Jan 2014 a list of 44 titles created 14 Dec 2014 a list of 34 titles created 7 months ago Search for " Death Wish " 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. 1 win & 1 nomination. See more awards  » Photos Architect Paul Kersey once again becomes a vigilante when he tries to find the five street punks who murdered his daughter and housekeeper, this time on the dark streets of Los Angeles. Director: Michael Winner Architect/vigilante Paul Kersey arrives back in New York City and is forcibly recruited by a crooked police detective to fight street crime caused by a large gang terrorizing the neighborhoods. Director: Michael Winner Architect/vigilante Paul Kersey takes on the members of a vicious Los Angeles drug cartel to stop the flow of drugs after his girlfriend's daughter dies from an overdose. Director: J. Lee Thompson Paul Kersey is back at working vigilante justice when his fiancée, Olivia, has her business threatened by mobsters. Director: Allan A. Goldstein An aging hitman befriends a young man who wants to be a professional killer. Eventually it becomes clear that someone has betrayed them. Director: Michael Winner A melon farmer battles organized crime and a hit man who wants to kill him. Director: Richard Fleischer In 1931 Canada, Yukon trapper Johnson has a feud with a dog owner who later retaliates by publicly accusing Johnson of murder and thus triggering a police manhunt in the wilderness. Director: Peter R. Hunt A LAPD detective is on the trail of a very handsome young man who had been seducing and slashing many young women to death. Director: J. Lee Thompson The adventures of a drifter turned illegal prize-fighter during the Depression Era in New Orleans. Director: Walter Hill An action-packed thriller starring Charles Bronson as Jack Murphy, a cop who is running to stay alive long enough to even the score with his wife's killer. Director: J. Lee Thompson During World War II, a rebellious U.S. Army Major is assigned a dozen convicted murderers to train and lead them into a mass assassination mission of German officers. Director: Robert Aldrich Edit Storyline Open-minded architect Paul Kersey returns to New York City from vacationing with his wife, feeling on top of the world. At the office, his cynical coworker gives him the welcome-back with a warning on the rising crime rate. But Paul, a bleeding-heart liberal, thinks of crime as being caused by poverty. However his coworker's ranting proves to be more than true when Paul's wife is killed and his daughter is raped in his own apartment. The police have no reliable leads and his overly sensitive son-in-law only exacerbates Paul's feeling of hopelessness. He is now facing the reality that the police can't be everywhere at once. Out of sympathy his boss gives him an assignment in sunny Arizona where Paul gets a taste of the Old West ideals. He returns to New York with a compromised view on muggers... Written by Don Hoffman AN EXPLOSIVE STORY OF URBAN VIOLENCE AND REVENGE See more  » Genres: 24 July 1974 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: The Sidewalk Vigilante See more  » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia The killing in the subway station was supposed to remain off-screen in the script, but Michael Winner himself decided to turn this into an actual, brutal scene. See more » Goofs When Inspector Ochoa says that the first mugger killed by Kersey wa


In western astrology, to which element do Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces belong?

The Water Element -- Cancer, Scorpio and Pisces By Molly Hall Updated July 27, 2016. The water element is the one of big feelings and imagination.  Water signs are submerged in their surroundings, often sensing the hidden emotional reality. Water signs are attuned to waves of emotion, and often seem to have a built-in sonar for reading a mood. This gives them a special sensitivity in relationships, knowing when to show warmth and when to hold back. At their best, they are a healing force that brings people together -- at their worst, they are psychic vampires , able to manipulate and drain the life force of those closest to them. Water signs are tuned into the many shades of meaning in relationships, and at times can absorb "vibes" from others. They have to work harder than other elements to maintain their personal boundaries . Zodiac Signs There are four triplicities in Astrology that are grouped by their element . The other triplicities are earth signs (Capricorn, Taurus, Virgo), fire signs (Aries, Leo, Sagittarius) and air signs (Libra, Aquarius, Gemini). continue reading below our video The 4 Modes in Astrology Cardinal, Fixed and Mutable Water  Within their triplicity, the water signs each belong to another group known in astrology as qualities . For the water signs , Cancer is a Cardinal sign, Scorpio is a Fixed sign, and Pisces is a Mutable sign. In basic terms, Cancer leads and initiates, Scorpio goes deep with a fixed focus and Pisces is changeable, hard to pin down. The Water Element in Astrology Those with planets in Water signs are often assessing a situation by its undercurrents. It can give them an air of being aloof or even shy at first, but they're the warmest of souls when you've won their trust.  Water signs are very self-protective , because they're emotionally sensitive. Going forward in a relationship or situation often means being sure of their emotional ground, a kind of decision-making process that is baffling to others. Their perceptions border on psychic, but these insights get clouded by the intensity of feelings, or are altered by the vivid imagination. The nuances of feeling experienced by Water signs can lead them into the arts. Some find release from their own personal dramas when they're able to express them as universal. As writers, musicians and actors, they help others make sense of the human experience. But this also happens in everyday life, since Water signs soften the edges of the mundane by padding it with emotional meaning. Water is a formless element on its own, and that's why those with this sign are so quickly shaped by their relationships to others. They need time alone to remember where they end and others begin. And to let what's been stirred up by life find its way to a quiet calm again. These are people who need people, but also need the restoring space of solitude. You've heard that water and earth make mud.  How do the other elements get along with water?  Water and Earth Water signs can soften Earth and take them into the deeper emotional layers of intimacy. This brings touchy and feely together for a satisfying physical relationship in romance. Earth can help Water with the practical challenges of life, and encourage them to bring their gifts into the real world through some tangible effort. Water and Fire Water and Fire can be one steamy combination under the right circumstances. Water can add emotional nuance to Fire's instinctual responses, and help Fire learn things like tact, compassion and how to nurture. Fire can blaze a trail for Water out of the swampy abyss of inaction. Their vitality and enthusiasm lifts Water up, so they can find their way. Like with any element, there's a danger here of mutual harm if things are not in balance. Fire can dry up Water, and make them feel brittle and undernourished. Water can smother Fire, put out the flames of inspiration, which usually sends them right out the door. Water and Air Water can help the Air sign make the deeper emotional connection. Water inspires Air to create a stronger personal base for what they're saying, b


Alfredo Stroessner was a dictator of which South American country from 1954 to 1989?

BBC NEWS | Americas | Obituary: Alfredo Stroessner Obituary: Alfredo Stroessner Alfredo Stroessner's rule was marked by political repression Alfredo Stroessner was Paraguay's military leader for 35 years, from 1954 to 1989. Under his rule the country became a haven for Nazi war criminals, peaceful opposition was crushed and the indigenous population was persecuted. Stroessner was one of the great strongmen of South American politics. Indeed, during the 20th Century, only Cuba's Fidel Castro served as head of state in the continent for a longer period of time. A violent dictator to many, others - most notably in the United States - saw him as a bulwark against communism. Coup Alfredo Stroessner Matiauda was born in Encarnacion in southern Paraguay in November 1912. The son of a German brewer, he joined the army at the age of 17, becoming a junior officer two years later. Between 1932 and 1935 he saw action in the Chaco War, a conflict between Paraguay and Bolivia over an area incorrectly believed to contain vast oil reserves. Gen Stroessner's rule was marked by political repression... opponents were forced to flee into exile... Those who remained were harassed or imprisoned, and the media was heavily censored Paraguay's victory was also Gen Stroessner's, and he progressed easily through the army's ranks. During the 1940s Paraguay became increasingly unstable, descending into civil war in 1947. Alfredo Stroessner was a key player through all this tumult. By 1948 he was a brigadier general, the youngest general in the whole of South America. Three years later he was named commander in chief of the country's armed forces, becoming a hugely powerful figure. And on 4 May 1954, General Stroessner led a military coup which toppled the government of Federico Chavez, before becoming president a few months later. This continued the Paraguayan tradition, under which no president was elected democratically between its independence from Spain in 1811 and free elections in May 1993. War criminals Gen Stroessner's rule was marked by political repression. Many of his opponents were forced to flee into exile. Those who remained were harassed or imprisoned, and the media was heavily censored. A personality cult sprung up around the general and his portrait became a regular sight throughout the country. Josef Mengele was given shelter in Paraguay He also sought to forcibly assimilate Paraguay's indigenous Ache population, a policy which ended in bloodshed, sexual slavery and servitude. And Paraguay became a bolt-hole for Nazi war criminals, including for a time the former SS doctor at Auschwitz, Josef Mengele. For a time, Paraguay was highly favoured by the United States. Indeed, in 1965, Asuncion sent troops to fight with US Marines in the Dominican Republic in 1965 in what the US later said was a move to prevent a communist takeover. But, later in his rule, Washington became increasingly unsettled about Paraguay's poor human rights record, gradually withdrawing its support as the years went by. Gen Stroessner's achievements were limited. Together with the Brazilian government, he oversaw the building of the Itaipu dam on the Parana River. This project, which also included the construction of the world's largest hydroelectric plant, vastly increased Paraguay's export revenues through the sale of electricity. Stroessner was "re-elected" eight consecutive times before being himself overthrown in a military coup in February 1989 and going into exile in Brazil.


John Goodman played Dan Connor, in which American TV comedy series?

John Goodman - IMDb IMDb 27 December 2016 8:44 AM, UTC NEWS Actor | Soundtrack | Producer John Stephen Goodman is a U.S. film, television, and stage actor. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri, to Virginia Roos (Loosmore), a waitress and saleswoman, and Leslie Francis Goodman, a postal worker who died when John was a small child. He is of English, Welsh, and German ancestry. John is best known for his role as Dan Conner on the television... See full bio » Born: a list of 35 people created 29 Jun 2011 a list of 25 people created 08 Jul 2011 a list of 46 people created 10 Jul 2012 a list of 47 people created 06 Sep 2012 a list of 27 people created 8 months ago Do you have a demo reel? Add it to your IMDbPage How much of John Goodman's work have you seen? User Polls Won     1     Golden Globe. Another    20 wins & 68 nominations. See more awards  » Known For Monsters, Inc. James P. "Sulley" Sullivan (2001) Roseanne Dan Conner / Adult D.J. / Don Hollinger / Hair Stylist / Himself / Lou Grant / Madame Zaftig / Major Anthony Nelson / Skipper (1988-1997)  2000 Normal, Ohio (TV Series) Butch Gamble  1999 The Jack Bull (TV Movie) Judge Tolliver  1993 Grace Under Fire (TV Series) Police Officer  1987 The Equalizer (TV Series) Harold Winter  1987 Murder Ordained (TV Movie) Hugh Rayburn  1983 Heart of Steel (TV Movie) Raymond Bohupinsky  1998-2013 Saturday Night Live (TV Series) (performer - 2 episodes) - John Goodman/Kings of Leon (2013) ... (performer: "All I Want for Christmas Is Booty", "I Saw Mummy Kissing Santa Claus", "White Christmas" - uncredited) - John Goodman/Paula Cole (1998) ... (performer: "Lookin' For a Fox" - uncredited)  2004 Father of the Pride (TV Series) (performer - 2 episodes) - Original Pilot (2004) ... (performer: "Viva Las Vegas")  2003 The Jungle Book 2 (performer: "Bare Necessities" (Baloo Solo), "Bare Necessities", "W-I-L-D", "Bare Necessities" (Reprise))  2003 Masked and Anonymous (performer: "I Put a Spell On You")  2002 The 74th Annual Academy Awards (TV Special) (performer: "If I Didn't Have You")  2001 Monsters, Inc. (performer: "If I Didn't Have You")


Which board game is based around European power politics leading up,to the First World War?

The First World War - Top Documentary Films Top Documentary Films Ratings: 8.04/10 from 180 users. Storyline Although the First World War gets less attention than its successor, it was really the watershed event of the 20th century. This conflict shaped the world that came after to this day. It was the catalyst for the rise of soviet communism in Russia, whose unraveling less than a decade and a half ago continues to affect worldwide diplomacy and economics. Germany's defeat provided the opportunity for fascism and Hitler to come to power there, causing the Second World War and its greater destruction. The defeat of the Ottoman Empire during the First World War and the diplomatic and political morass that followed was the precursor for the reconstitution of Israel and eventually brought the Middle East into center stage today. This series is based upon the books and encyclopedic knowledge of Professor Hugh Strachan. It examines every aspect of the war, from its causes to the conduct of the war on and behind the front lines to its aftermath. In doing so, it covers the diplomatic, political, military and social aspects, each of which played a role in shaping what happened and why. It does not just present the summary facts but goes in depth in its explanations. For example, instead of simply depicting the spring 1918 German offensive on the western front, it gives detail about how they accomplished it, the attitudes of the troops on each side and the thought processes of the respective high commands.


Who was the Democratic candidate who lost to George Bush in the US Presidential election in 1988?

Presidential Election of 1988 Change History! Try out the 1988 interactive map 1988 Election Facts Dukakis won West Virginia; however one Elector cast a vote for Dem. Vice-President candidate Lloyd Bentsen (with Dukakis as Vice-President) Issues of the Day: Stock market crash, Iran-Contra, Progress in US-USSR relations (INF Treaty) Margin of Victory Map This map is shaded by how large the popular vote difference was between the two nominees. It is a way to view the relative competitiveness of each state. These maps are also available as a timeline for each election from 1972-2016 . X Content Display Issues A few people have reported problems viewing certain 270toWin election maps and/or polls. If you have an Ad Blocker in place, please disable it. Separately, you may not be able to view our maps in the new IE10 browser due to some changes Microsoft has made regarding the display of Flash content. This issue will not be fixed prior to the election, so you may want to visit 270toWin using a different web browser. Sorry for any inconvenience. Copyright © 2004-2017 270towin.com All Rights Reserved


Who was World Heavyweight Boxing Champion from 1978 to 1985, defending his title 20 times before losing to Michael Spinks?

stumbleupon Email Comment For better or for worse, the little guys and gals in combat sports can’t seem to catch a break compared to their larger counterparts. Historically, in boxing and now in MMA, the biggest draws have always been the heavyweights. Why? Well that’s the million-dollar question isn’t it? Larger fighters, generally speaking, aren’t usually as swift or technical as the smaller ones. Which is not to say the heavyweight fights aren’t a showcase of skill and technique, because they still are, just not at the sometimes-dizzying pace the lighter weight classes are home to. However, there’s one aspect of the fight game that is emblematic of the heavyweight division; the knockout. The bigger fighters walk around with knockout power that smaller ones could only dream of possessing. There’s just more power behind each hit, and a correctly placed punch, snuck in behind a blitz of jabs, can mean lights out. Nowhere is the heavyweight division more glorified than in boxing. Although the most famous boxer of the moment, Floyd Mayweather Jr. , fights far below the heavyweight division, nearly all of the big names of the past can be found among the heavyweights. Ali , Tyson , Hollyfield , Foreman , Frazier , Marciano, all of them competed at heavyweight. There’s just something about watching these titans duke it out that holds more appeal to the general public than normal sized fighters. Maybe it’s the realities of the real world imposed onto the ring by the fans; if you put a heavyweight and a bantamweight – both trained and highly skilled – into a boxing ring, there’s no doubt who the winner would be. For that reason the heavyweight division is considered, implicitly or explicitly, the domain of the best fighters in the world. Compare that to the lighter weight classes, which used to simply be regarded as the ‘best of the rest’. The kings of heavyweight boxing were the men who were able to become a champion and then cement a legacy by defending that championship. It’s possible to sneak in a fluke victory and become a champion; there are lucky champions. There are no lucky legends. The next 10 men fall into the legend category. These are the 10 longest reigning heavyweight champions in boxing history. 10. James J. Corbett – Championship Reign: 4 Years, 6 Months, 10 Days We begin with a man some call the ‘father of boxing’. Corbett, an American, competed in the late 19th century and the early 20th century, a time when boxing was still known as ‘prizefighting’. His use of bobbing, weaving, and other standard boxing movements of the modern game was innovative at the time. His artistic approach to the sport was a precursor to what we watch today, and it allowed him to build a large following. He won the Heavyweight Championship from John L. Sullivan in 1892, using feints and jabs to wear him down until knocking him out in the 21st round. Boxing was illegal in many states at the time, and no athletic commissions existed, so organizing championship defenses was a tedious affair. He defended the belt only once during his 4 ½ year reign, before eventually losing the championship to Bob Fitzsimmons. 9. Joe Frazier – Championship Reign: 4 Years, 10 Months, 18 Days ‘Smokin’ Joe Frazier was an American heavyweight boxer who was one of the most famous boxers of the 60s and 70s. He defeated Buster Mathis by TKO in 1968 to become a Heavyweight Champion, a title he successfully defended 9 times before losing it to George Foreman in 1973. One of Frazier’s successful defenses was against the then undefeated Muhammad Ali , who had been stripped of the title in 1967 for his refusal to fight in the Vietnam War. The build-up to the Frazier/Ali fight was huge, and it became a cultural event that transcended boxing. Ali was looking to regain the title he had never lost, and Frazier was eager to prove to the world that Ali was not invincible. Frazier proved his point by defeating Ali by unanimous decision and winning ‘The Fight of the Century’. 8. Vitali Klitschko – Championship Reign: 5 Years, 2 Months, 4 Days Ukrainian heavyweight Vitali Kl


In what year did Doctor Who start on television?

Doctor Who (1963) - Show News, Reviews, Recaps and Photos - TV.com EDIT "My name is William Hartnell, and as Doctor Who, I make my debut on Saturday 23rd November at 5.15." Doctor Who is the longest-running science fiction TV series in history, airing initially from 1963 to 1989. The series told the story of the Doctor, a mysterious traveller in space and time, whose TARDIS can take him and his companions anywhere in time and space. Inevitably he finds evil at work wherever he goes… The series was postponed indefintely in 1989, but fans of the series would not allow it to die, and a whole cottage industry was created around original novels and audio-only productions. There was an abortive attempt to renew the franchise as a series of telemovies in the U.S., but ratings for the pilot were judged insufficient. In 2003, the BBC announced that, at long last, it would commission a revival of Doctor Who. The series, initially starring Christopher Eccleston as the Doctor, was launched in 2005. You can read about the new series here . Traditionally listed by production, the data on this site has now been amended to TV.com standards and lists each of the 697 broadcast episodes from the original series. I hope that you find the site useful, and that it might act as a springboard to the wider world of Doctor Who appreciation. TheOldBillmoreless