In the UK, china, is the traditional gift for which wedding anniversary?

Anniversary and Birthday Traditions Home   Free Fun   Anniversaries Anniversary and Birthday Traditions Around the World An anniversary is the annual celebration of an event. The importance of an anniversary and the way it is celebrated varies between cultures. A wooden box is for your 5th anniversary? On a 5th wedding anniversary, tradition dictates a gift made from wood, like this gilded trinket box. ©bigstockphoto.com/zagzig In many cultures every anniversary of personal events like weddings and birthdays is celebrated, while in others only the landmark anniversaries – 25, 50, 75 and 100 years - are celebrated. Birthdays in Different Cultures Birthdays – annual events commemorating the birth of a person – are celebrated by most cultures around the world, with first birthdays being of special importance. Some cultures tend to celebrate coming of age birthdays as a key milestone in a person’s life. In some regions in India , a baby’s first birthday is marked by shaving the head of the baby to symbolize a new life for the child. Some families also play games where they display items representing professions – pens to represent a journalist, books to signify a professor, lemon to represent a farmer – in front of the baby. It is said that the item that the baby chooses to pick represents its future profession. In Jewish culture, for example, girls become bat mitzvah on the 12th birthday, while boys become bar mitzvah on their 13th birthday. These special birthdays signify a child’s commitment to the commandments, which they previously were not held accountable to. In Mexico , and many other Latin American countries, a girl’s 15th birthday or quinceañera is celebrated with a lavish party that includes fancy outfits and lots of dancing. This event marks the transition of the girl to womanhood. In South Korea , 60th birthdays are considered to be auspicious and are celebrated extravagantly. Japan celebrates a Coming of Age Day annually on the second Monday of January to celebrate the birthdays of everyone who attained the age of 20 years in the previous year. This event symbolizes the duties and rights that come along with adulthood. Chinese Count Differently In China , a newborn is considered to be one year old – they do not count starting with zero as many other cultures do. Wedding anniversaries Wedding anniversaries are annually recurring celebrations of weddings. Convention has it that because each wedding anniversary signifies a milestone, a specific gift should be exchanged by the couple or gifted to them by their family and friends. While the history of these conventions is unknown, old wives stories suggest that the materials of the gift for each wedding anniversary corresponds with the strength and quality of the marriage at that stage. For instance, traditionalists believe that a gift of paper or made of paper for a couple’s first wedding anniversary represents the fragile nature of relationships.


In which constellation, visible from the UK, is the bright star Regulus to be found?

Regulus: Heart of the Lion | Brightest Stars | EarthSky History and mythology of Regulus. This chart is set for March 17, 2016. If you look on the nights after that, you’ll see the waxing moon moving closer to Regulus … and very bright Jupiter! How to see the star Regulus Regulus is the brightest star in the constellation Leo the Lion . It is a bluish star, well placed in the evening sky from about January to June. Regulus can be found marking the bottom of a large backwards question mark star pattern within Leo, known as The Sickle.  The Sickle – with Regulus at its heart – outlines the constellation Leo the Lion’s head and forequarters. In our western skylore, Regulus is said to be the Lion’s Heart. Located along the ecliptic – or pathway of the sun, moon and planets – Regulus can be seen from around the globe. Bright planets sometimes pass near it, and every month the moon passes no more than about 5o away. Sometimes the moon occults (passes in front of) this star as seen from our earthly vantage point. Of all stars visible from Earth, Regulus is either the 21st or 22nd brightest, depending on how you want to consider it. Strictly speaking, there are 21 stars brighter than Regulus, making it the 22nd brightest. However, the 21st brightest star, Alpha Centauri B, is just barely brighter than Regulus and appears so close to Alpha Centauri A ( Rigel Kentaurus ) that it cannot be distinguished separately. Since the human eye cannot actually see Alpha Centauri B as a separate star, perhaps the title of 21st brightest really does belong to Regulus. Regulus throughout the year. Regulus rises about an hour after sunset in early February. It is opposite the sun on or near February 18, and Regulus rises on that date at about sunset and is up all night long, reaching its highest point due south at local midnight. By early April, Regulus is well up in the southeast an hour after sunset. By early June, it’s high in the southwest an hour after sunset. And by early July, Regulus is low to the west an hour after sunset. Although best seen in the evening in northern hemisphere in late winter and into summer, Regulus can be found at some time of night throughout the year except for about a month on either side of August 22, when the sun is located in Regulus’ direction in space. Regulus is a much larger star than our sun. Image via the Night Sky Guy . Regulus science. Regulus is about 77 light-years away. If – by some impossible magic – Regulus were to replace our sun, Earth would be doomed. First, Earth’s atmosphere would be stripped away, and shortly thereafter the oceans would begin to boil. With our protective natural shields gone, the surface of the Earth would bake under a star four times as wide and 140 times as bright as our world is accustomed to, not to mention the vastly increased bombardment of ultraviolet rays, X-rays and gamma rays. Taking all of the star’s radiation into account, Regulus pumps out nearly 350 times as much energy as our sun. Regulus rotates, or spins, rapidly. Our sun takes about a month to spin around once on its axis, but Regulus completes a single rotation in only 15.9 hours. This rapid rotation rate causes Regulus’s equatorial regions to bulge, making the star not round like our sun but oblate, like a squashed orange. As a result, the north and south poles of Regulus have a higher surface gravity, and thus higher temperature and brightness, than the equatorial regions of Regulus. The polar regions of Regulus are several thousand degrees hotter than this star’s equator, and the poles of this star shine more brightly than the equator. If Regulus rotated slightly more rapidly (16% faster), the star would fly apart. Regulus is not the only star known to spin so fast that it has an oblate shape. The stars Altair and Achernar are also fast spinners with flattened shapes. What’s more, Regulus is a double star with a telescopically visible companion orbiting at about 100 times as far from Regulus as Pluto is from the sun. In fact, the companion itself is double, each component slightly smalle


In what year where the Summer Olympic Games hosted in Melbourne?

Sydney Olympic Games, 2000 | australia.gov.au Sydney Olympic Games, 2000 The exceptionally well-organised Sydney Games were a true celebration of Olympic values and sporting excellence. Olympic Committee The Sydney Olympic Games were held from 15 September to 1 October 2000. Sydney was awarded the right to host the 2000 Olympic Games in 1993. It was the second time that an Australian city had hosted the Olympic Games, the first being in Melbourne in 1956. The first Olympic Games of the modern era were held in Athens in 1896 following the founding of the International Olympic Committee in 1894. The Olympics began in Greece about 3,500 years ago but were discontinued in 393 AD. In 1887, Baron Pierre de Coubertin came up with the idea of reviving the Olympics. At the Sydney 2000 Olympics there were 199 competing countries and four individual athletes from East Timor who marched in the parade of nations. There were 10,651 athletes (4,069 women, 6,582 men). There were 300 events. One of the extraordinary characteristics of the Sydney Olympics was the number of volunteers, 46,967, which had grown from an original group of 500, honoured in a parade through the city after the games. The extent of interest world-wide in the Olympics is reflected in the 16,033 accredited media people (5,298 written press, 10,735 broadcasters). Highlights – 100 years of women's participation Cathy Freeman wins gold in the 400m. Image courtesy of the ABC. Sydney 2000 celebrated 100 years of women's participation in the Olympic Games. The Triathlon made its Olympic debut with the women's race as the first event. Brigitte McMahon of Switzerland swam, cycled and ran to win gold and beat the favoured Australian athlete Michelie Jones who won silver. McMahon only passed Jones in sight of the finish line. Taekwondo was another new addition to the Olympic programme. Australian Lauren Burns, won gold in taekwondo, women's -49kg. Roared on by home fans, Burns surged ahead to 4-2 in the second round after being tied at the end of first round. Susanthika Jayasinghe became the first Sri Lankan woman to win a medal, claiming bronze in the 200m, whilst Birgit Fischer of Germany earned two gold medals in kayaking to become the first woman in any sport to win medals 20 years apart, having won gold at the Moscow, Barcelona and Atlanta Olympic Games. Women also took part in weightlifting and the modern pentathlon for the very first time. Australian Maria Pekli, won silver in judo for the women's 57kg. Other Australian women gold medal winners included Natalie Cook and Kerri Pottharst for beach volleyball, and Jenny Armstrong and Belinda Stowell for sailing, in the women's 470 class. The Australian women's hockey, softball and water polo teams also showed their excellence in winning gold. Opening ceremony and Olympic Flame Sydney 200 opening ceremony. Image courtesy of the ABC. The opening ceremony began with a tribute to Australian culture, history and identity with over 120 Australian stock horses stepping out, paying tribute to Australian stockmen. Performances that followed included references to the arrival of the First Fleet, immigration and rural industry as well as a large display of lawnmowers and an Australian Hill's hoist clothes line representing domestic life and ingenuity. Music and performance highlights of the opening were two hundred (200) Indigenous women from Central Australia dancing to cleanse and protect the Games and hundreds of tap-dancing teenagers. Olivia Newton-John and John Farnham sang the duet 'Dare to Dream' while walking among the athletes. Torres Strait Islander Christine Anu sang 'My Island Home' and the Australian National Anthem was sung by the boy band Human Nature with the second verse sung by Julie Anthony. The games were opened by the Australian Governor-General Sir William Deane with the Olympic Flag carried around the arena by eight former Australian Olympic champions: Bill Roycroft, Murray Rose, Liane Tooth, Gillian Rolton, Marjorie Jackson, Lorraine Crapp, Michael Wenden and Nick Green. Cathy Freeman lighting the Olympic Fla


The Ray Bradbury novel “Something Wicked This Way Comes” takes its name from a line in which Shakespeare play?

Something Wicked This Way Comes Summary - eNotes.com Something Wicked This Way Comes Summary link Link “By the pricking of my thumbs,! something wicked this way comes.” In William Shakespeare’s Macbeth (c. 1605), the witches speak these lines as Macbeth approaches for his second meeting with them. He has come because he has found his ill-gotten power empty and insecure. The witches speak out of sympathy for the evil they have cultivated in him. When Charles Holloway quotes these lines in Something Wicked This Way Comes, he is also speaking of the sympathy of the evil that lurks always in the hearts of the good for the greater evil in the hearts of those who have given in—who have agreed to trade something for nothing, thus converting themselves into grotesques who feed on the pain and fear of others. Quasi-allegorical in form, this novel, like Dandelion Wine, is set in Green Town and seems aimed at young readers. Two boys deal with the temptations of evil presented by Cooger and Dark’s Pandemonium Shadow Show. Will Holloway and Jim Nightshade are best friends and neighbors. Will, son of Charles, was born just before midnight, Jim, just after midnight on Halloween Day. Will seems the natural child of reason and goodness, but fatherless Jim finds in himself an attraction to danger, to power, and to evil. Their friendship binds them together in mutual dependence and defense. The novel is divided into three parts. In the first, “Arrivals,” the Cooger and Dark carnival comes to Green Town at 3 a.m. on a Friday, the week before Halloween. No sooner does it arrive than impossible things begin to occur. Miss Foley, a teacher, is terrified upon seeing her treasured little-girl identity eaten away by age in the maze of mirrors. The boys meet a boy who is revealed to be Cooger, having somehow returned to the age of 12, and through their accidental interference with the magical carousel that changes people’s ages, they age him to 120. The mirror maze and the carousel are the main instruments that the carnival uses to capture those lonely people who dream of gaining power by transforming themselves. The mirror maze shows them what they want to be and makes them fear old age and death. The carousel, by carrying them backward or forward, makes them the age they believe they wish to be. However, Dark, the show’s proprietor, a version of the illustrated man from Bradbury’s second story collection, always cheats, never giving... (The entire section is 989 words.) Get Free Access Start your free trial with eNotes for complete access to this resource and thousands more. 30,000+ Study Guides Save time with thousands of teacher-approved book and topic summaries. Get Homework Help Ask real teachers questions on any subject or search 300,000+ answers. On the Go Access link Link Something Wicked This Way Comes is a story of good versus evil, with love and laughter overcoming fear and illusion, somewhat in the manner of a medieval morality play. Yet Bradbury puts life into this ancient literary tradition to produce an entertaining and interesting work that falls just short of being a fantasy masterpiece. The setting is Green Town, Illinois, an idyllic Midwestern small town which is also the locale of his partly autobiographical Dandelion Wine (1957). The prologue contains the enigmatic sentence, “One year Halloween came on October 24, three hours after midnight.” The subject of time and its distortion by evil forces becomes a crucial element in the novel. The sentence refers to the arrival of Cooger and Dark’s Pandemonium Shadow Show in Green Town. The show is heralded by Tom Fury, a mysterious lightning-rod peddler, who appears to the protagonists Will Halloway and Jim Nightshade and sells Jim a lightning rod in anticipation of an approaching storm. It is significant that Fury sells the rod to Jim, a dark-haired, intent boy born one minute after midnight on October 31, in contrast with his best friend and next-door neighbor, Will, a blond, good-natured boy born one minute before midnight on October 30. While Will participates joyously in uncompl


In Greek legend what creature did Theseus kill in the labyrinth?

MINOTAUR (Minotauros) - Bull-Headed Man of Greek Mythology Bull of Minos Theseus and the Minotaur, Athenian black-figure kylix C6th B.C., Toledo Museum of Art THE MINOTAUROS (Minotaur) was a bull-headed monster born to Queen Pasiphae of Krete (Crete) after she coupled with a bull. The creature resided in the twisting maze of the labyrinth where it was offfered a regular sacrifice of youths and maidens to satisfy its cannibalistic hunger. The beast was eventually slain by the hero Theseus. The Minotauros' proper name Asterion, "the starry one," suggests he might have been associated with the constellation Tauros. FAMILY OF THE MINOTAUR PARENTS THE KRETAN BULL & PASIPHAE (Apollodorus 3.8, Callimachus Hymn 4.311, Diodorus Siculus 4.77.1, Philostratus Elder 1.16, Hyginus Fab. 40, Ovid Metamorphoses 8.130, Virgil Aeneid 6.24, Suidas) ENCYCLOPEDIA MINOTAURUS (Minôtauros), a monster with a human body and a bull's head, or, according to others, with the body of an ox and a human head; is said to have been the offspring of the intercourse of Pasiphaë with the bull sent from the sea to Minos, who shut him up in the Cnossian labyrinth, and fed him with the bodies of the youths and maidens whom the Athenians at fixed times were obliged to send to Minos as tribute. The monster was slain by Theseus. It was often represented by ancient artists either alone in the labyrinth, or engaged in the struggle with Theseus. (Paus. i. 24. § 2, 27, in fin. iii. 18. § 7; Apollod. iii. 1. § 4, 15. § 8.) Source: Dictionary of Greek and Roman Biography and Mythology. ALTERNATE NAMES Theseus and the Minotaur, Athenian red-figure kylix C6th B.C., Musée du Louvre Pseudo-Apollodorus, Bibliotheca 3. 8 - 11 (trans. Aldrich) (Greek mythographer C2nd A.D.) : "Minos aspired to the throne [of Krete (Crete)], but was rebuffed. He claimed, however, that he had received the sovereignty from the gods, and to prove it he said that whatever he prayed for would come about. So while sacrificing to Poseidon, he prayed for a bull to appear from the depths of the sea, and promised to sacrifice it upon its appearance. And Poseidon did send up to him a splendid bull. Thus Minos received the rule, but he sent the bull to his herds and sacrificed another . . . Poseidon was angry that the bull was not sacrificed, and turned it wild. He also devised that Pasiphae should develop a lust for it. In her passion for the bull she took on as her accomplice an architect named Daidalos (Daedalus) . . . He built a woden cow on wheels, . . . skinned a real cow, and sewed the contraption into the skin, and then, after placing Pasiphae inside, set it in a meadow where the bull normally grazed. The bull came up and had intercourse with it, as if with a real cow. Pasiphae gave birth to Asterios (Asterius), who was called Minotauros (Minotaur). He had the face of a bull, but was otherwise human. Minos, following certain oracular instructions, kept him confined and under guard in the labyrinth. This labyrinth, which Daidalos built, was a ‘cage with convoluted flextions that disorders debouchment.’" Pseudo-Apollodorus, Bibliotheca 3. 213 : "The god [i.e. the oracle of Delphoi (Delphi)] told them [the Athenians] to give Minos [king of Krete (Crete)] whatever retribution he should chose . . . He ordered them to send seven young men and seven girls, unarmed, to be served as food to the Minotauros (Minotaur). The Minotauros was kept in a labyrinth, from which there was no escape after one entered, for it closed off its imperceivable exit with convoluted flexions. It had been constructed by Daidalos (Daedalus)." Pseudo-Apollodorus, Bibliotheca E1. 7 - 1. 9 : "Theseus was on the list of the third tribute to the Minotauros (Minotaur)--some day he volunteered--. . . [Ariadne] pleaded with Daidalos (Daedalus) to tell her the way out of the labyrinth. Following his instructions, she gave Theseus a ball of thread as he entered. He fastened this to the door and let it trail behind him as he went in. He came across the Minotauros in the furthest section of the labyrinth, killed him with jabs of his fist, and


"""White Lisbon"", ""Bedfordshire Champion"" and ""Ailsa Craig"" are varieties of which vegetable?"

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In which century was St Andrews University, the oldest University in Scotland founded?

History | University of St Andrews University of St Andrews University > About > History History and heritage Founded in the fifteenth century, St Andrews is Scotland's first university and the third oldest in the English speaking world. Teaching began in the community of St Andrews in 1410 and the University was formally constituted by the issue of a papal bull in 1413. Find out more about the history of the University, its traditions and heritage in the pages below.


Founded in 1975, ECOWAS is a regional economic community, comprising 15 states. Where in the world is it to be found?

Economic Community of West African States(ECOWAS) | . Economic Community of West African States(ECOWAS) PERMANENT REPRESENTATIVE VISITS TO H.E MARCEL DE SOUZA ECOWAS PRESIDENT DURING THE 20TH AFC MEETING 14TH – 20TH NOVEMBER, 2016 Highlights


Winchester was the capital of which Anglo Saxon kingdom?

Winchester - definition of Winchester by The Free Dictionary Winchester - definition of Winchester by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Winchester Win·ches·ter 1  (wĭn′chĕs′tər, -chĭ-stər) A city of south-central England southwest of London. The capital of the Anglo-Saxon kingdom of Wessex, it was an important center of learning that attracted many religious scholars. Win·ches·ter 2 A trademark for a shoulder firearm. Winchester (ˈwɪntʃɪstə) n (Placename) a city in S England, administrative centre of Hampshire: a Romano-British town; Saxon capital of Wessex; 11th-century cathedral; site of Winchester College (1382), English public school. Pop: 41 420 (2001) winchester (ˈwɪntʃɪstə) n (Chemistry) (sometimes capital) a large cylindrical bottle with a narrow neck used for transporting chemicals. It contains about 2.5 litres [after Winchester, Hampshire] (ˈwɪnˌtʃɛs tər, -tʃə stər) n. 1. a city in Hampshire, in S England: cathedral; capital of the early Wessex kingdom and of medieval England. 100,500.


"Who wrote the musical ""A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum""?"

Zero Mostel - A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum - Amazon.com Music To view this video download Flash Player      A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum Audio CD, September 17, 1993 "Please retry" Customers Who Bought This Item Also Bought Page 1 of 1 Start over Page 1 of 1 This shopping feature will continue to load items. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading.   7. Everybody Ought to Have a Maid   8. I'm Calm   10. Bring Me My Bride   11. That Dirty Old Man   12. That'll Show Him Audio CD (September 17, 1993) Number of Discs: 1 on June 3, 2000 Format: Audio CD Being the first musical wherein Stephen Sondheim did both music and lyrics, it was not expected to be a hit. Many of the critics of the musical in its 1962 run were proven wrong when this smashing musical has endeared itself, musically or otherwise, with the theater-going public. Even to this day, the revival run continues to fascinate audiences, who are not too easy to believe that this is (still not was, eh George) Sondheim's full first. The recording itself is quite a masterpiece. It really captures every bit of the emotions exhibited on stage. Listening to it, even if you don't know the storyline behind the show, will give you the imagination-aid to see and hear the musical in your mind. Compared to the original London cast (Frankie Howerd et al) and 1996 Broadway revival cast (Nathan Lane et al), this recording is the best. Buy this CD. Also, if you are into jazz, try the Varese Sarabande release of The Trotter Trio's instrumental version.


Named after an American scientist, what is the SI derived unit of Inductance?

Inductance unit conversion - SI derived quantity Inductance unit conversion - SI derived quantity ›› SI derived quantity: inductance This category of measurement units is defined by the "inductance" type, which is an SI derived quantity. ›› SI unit: henry The SI derived unit for inductance is the henry. ›› Convert henry to another unit Convert henry to


Michaelmas, 29th September, and the customs and traditions associated with Michaelmas Day By  Ben Johnson   |   Comments Michaelmas, or the Feast of Michael and All Angels, is celebrated on the 29th of September every year. As it falls near the equinox, the day is associated with the beginning of autumn and the shortening of days; in England, it is one of the “quarter days”. There are traditionally four “quarter days” in a year (Lady Day ( 25th March ), Midsummer ( 24th June ), Michaelmas (29th September) and Christmas ( 25th December )). They are spaced three months apart, on religious festivals, usually close to the solstices or equinoxes. They were the four dates on which servants were hired, rents due or leases begun. It used to be said that harvest had to be completed by Michaelmas, almost like the marking of the end of the productive season and the beginning of the new cycle of farming. It was the time at which new servants were hired or land was exchanged and debts were paid. This is how it came to be for Michaelmas to be the time for electing magistrates and also the beginning of legal and university terms. St Michael is one of the principal angelic warriors, protector against the dark of the night and the Archangel who fought against Satan and his evil angels. As Michaelmas is the time that the darker nights and colder days begin - the edge into winter - the celebration of Michaelmas is associated with encouraging protection during these dark months. It was believed that negative forces were stronger in darkness and so families would require stronger defences during the later months of the year. Traditionally, in the British Isles , a well fattened goose, fed on the stubble from the fields after the harvest, is eaten to protect against financial need in the family for the next year; and as the saying goes: “Eat a goose on Michaelmas Day, Want not for money all the year”. Sometimes the day was also known as “Goose Day” and goose fairs were held. Even now, the famous Nottingham Goose Fair is still held on or around the 3rd of October. Part of the reason goose is eaten is that it was said that when Queen Elizabeth I heard of the defeat of the Armada , she was dining on goose and resolved to eat it on Michaelmas Day. Others followed suit. It could also have developed through the role of Michaelmas Day as the debts were due; tenants requiring a delay in payment may have tried to persuade their landlords with gifts of geese! In Scotland, St Michael’s Bannock, or Struan Micheil (a large scone-like cake) is also created. This used to be made from cereals grown on the family’s land during the year, representing the fruits of the fields, and is cooked on a lamb skin, representing the fruit of the flocks. The cereals are also moistened with sheeps milk, as sheep are deemed the most sacred of animals. As the Struan is created by the eldest daughter of the family, the following is said: “Progeny and prosperity of family, Mystery of Michael, Protection of the Trinity” Through the celebration of the day in this way, the prosperity and wealth of the family is supported for the coming year. The custom of celebrating Michaelmas Day as the last day of harvest was broken when Henry VIII split from the Catholic Church ; instead, it is Harvest Festival that is celebrated now. St Michael is also the patron saint of horses and horsemen . This could explain one of the ancient Scottish traditions that used to be practiced on Michaelmas Day. Horse racing competitions in the local communities would be held and small prizes won. However, with a twist, it was the only time at which a neighbour’s horse could be taken lawfully the night before and ridden for the entirety of the day, as long as the animal was returned safely! In British folklore, Old Michaelmas Day, 10th October, is the last day that blackberries should be picked. It is said that on this day, when Lucifer was expelled from Heaven, he fell from the skies, straight onto a blackberry bush. He then cursed the fruit, scorched them with his fiery breath, spat and stamped on them and


In a feudal castle what name is given to the outer wall, hence the outer court, or any court within the walls?

Castles On The Web - Glossary of Castle Terms Glossary of Castle Terms Abacus - Flat portion on top of a capital. Aisle - Space between arcade and outer wall. Allure - Walkway along the top of a wall. Ambulatory - Aisle round an apse. Apse - Rounded and usually of a chancel or chapel. Arcade - Row of arches, free-standing and supported on piers or columns; a blind arcade is a "dummy". Arch - Can be round-headed, pointed, two-centered, or drop; ogee - pointed with double curved sides, upper arcs lower concave; lancet - pointed formed on an acute-angle triangle; depressed - flattened or elliptical; corbelled - triangular, peaked, each stone set a little further in until they meet, with a large capstone. Arrow Loop - A narrow vertical slit cut into a wall through which arrows could be fired from inside. Ashlar - Squared blocks of smooth stone neatly trimmed to shape. Aumbry - Recess to hold sacred vessels; typically in a chapel. Bailey - The ward or courtyard inside the castle walls, includes exercise area, parade ground, emergency corral Baluster - A small column. Balustrade - A railing, as along a path or stairway. Barbican - The gateway or outworks defending the drawbridge. Bar hole - Horizontal hole for timber bar used as a door-bolt. Barrel vault - Cylindrical roof. Bartizan - An overhanging battlemented corner turret, corbelled out; sometimes as grandiose as an overhanging gallery; common in Scotland and France. Bastion - A small tower at the end of a curtain wall or in the middle of the outside wall; solid masonry projection; structural rather than inhabitable. Batter - A sloping part of a curtain wall. The sharp angle at the base of all walls and towers along their exterior surface; talus. Battlement - Parapet with indentations or embrasures, with raised portions (merlons) between; crenelations; a narrow wall built along the outer edge of the wall walk for protection against attack. Bay - Internal division of building marked by roof principals or vaulting piers. Belvedere - A raised turret or pavillion. Berm - Flat space between the base of the curtain wall and the inner edge of the moat; level area separating ditch from bank. Bivalate - A hillfort defended by two concentric ditches. Blockhouse - Small square fortification, usually of timber bond overlapping arrangement of bricks in courses (flemish, dutch, french, etc.) Bonnet - Freestanding fortification; priest's cap. Boss - Central stone of arch or vault; key stone. Brattice - Timber tower or projecting wooden gallery; hoarding. Breastwork - Heavy parapet slung between two gate towers; defense work over the portcullis. Bressumer - Beam to support a projection. Broch - Drystone freestanding tower with interior court, no external windows (which face into the court), spiral stair inside wall, typically iron age Celtic refuge in Scotland. Burg - German stronghold. Burh - Saxon stronghold; literally a "neighborhood". Buttery - Next to the kitchen, a room from where wine was dispensed. Buttress - Wall projection for extra support; flying - narrow, arched bridge against the structure; pilaster - gradually recedes into the structure as it ascends. Capital - Distinctly treated upper end of a column. Carotid - Heart-shaped. Casemates - Artillery emplacements in separate protected rooms, rather than in a battery. Cesspit - The opening in a wall in which the waste from one or more garderobes was collected. Chamfer - Surface made by smoothing off the angle between two stone faces. Chancel - The space surrounding the altar of a church. Chemise wall - Formed by a series of interlinked or overlapping semicircular bastions. Chevron - Zig-zag moulding. Choir - The part of a cruciform church east of the crossing. Clasping - Encasing the angle. Cob - Unburned clay mixed with straw. Column - Pillar (circular section). Concentric - Having two sets of walls, one inside the other. Coping - Covering stones. Corbel - A projecting block of stone built into a wall during construction; step-wise construction, as in an arch, roof, etc. Corinthian - Elaborately foliated capital. Cornice - De


What is the nickname of snooker player Jimmy White?

Jimmy White, snooker champion, reveals crack addiction 'cost him 10 world titles' | Daily Mail Online comments Snooker champion Jimmy White has revealed that he battled with an addiction to crack cocaine at the height of his fame. The 52-year-old, nicknamed 'Whirlwind', became a favourite with fans in the 1980s and 90s and reached the final of the Snooker World Championship six times.  But he has admitted that he was hiding a drug habit that cost him up to £10,000 a month said that the addiction 'probably cost him 10 world titles'.  Scroll down for video  Addiction: Snooker player Jimmy White, known by his nickname the 'Whirlwind' has admitted to a crack cocaine habit that cost him £10,000 a month. He said that he is 'lucky to be alive' after living the way he did Close: Jimmy White, pictured far left with fellow players Kirk Stevens, Alex Higgins and Tony Knowles, recalled one occasion when he and Stevens took crack cocaine in a hotel room during the Irish Masters Disappointment: Jimmy White, right with Ronnie O'Sullivan last year, reached the final of the Snooker World Championship six times but never won. On four occasions he was beaten by Stephen Hendry In an extract from his new autobiography, Second Wind, which is serialised in the Sun , White told of smoking crack with his close friend and fellow player Kirk Stevens in a hotel room at the Irish Masters. WHIRLWIND: HIGHLIGHTS FROM JIMMY WHITE'S GLITTERING CAREER White's glittering career has seen him win 10 professional ranking tournaments: 2x The Classic (1986, 1991) 2x Grand Prix (1986, 1992) 2x British Open (1987, 1992) 1x Canadian Open (1989) 1x UK Championship (1992) 1x Players Championship (2004)  He said: 'I think Kirk tried it first but I'm my own man and I don't blame anyone else for making me do something as stupid as smoking crack. The blame for that lies at my door only.'  Kirk Stevens, who was accused of taking cocaine during a professional tournament in 1985, admitted his addiction to the drug in a series of newspaper articles published that year.  Speaking of his own addiction, White added that he was 'lucky to be alive' after graduating from powder cocaine to the more potent crack. White reached the World Championship, held at the Crucible theatre, Sheffield, in 1984 and in every year from 1990 to 1994 but lost on each occasion. He said that his drug habit cost him 10 world titles.  And the player admitted that he had 'frittered away' most of the prize money from his illustrious career, during which he has won 23 professional titles including the 1992 UK Championship. RELATED ARTICLES Share 387 shares White, who appeared in the 2009 series of I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, said that he had 'one sneaky account with NatWest' that he dipped into to fund his habit.  He said: 'I did the lot in less than three months. Every penny.' In the extract he wrote: 'Jimmy White... snooker hero... people's champion... crack addict. Sounds far-fetched, doesn't it? But for about three crazy months it was true.'  Habit: White, pictured left at a competition in 2010, became a fan-favourite in the 1980s and nineties. The player, who appeared in I'm A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here in 2009 (right) said he 'frittered away' his winnings 'Stupid': White (pictured second from left) said Kirk Stevens (second from right) 'probably tried cocaine first' but said that only he was to blame for his habit. Also pictured above, Tony Knowles (left) and Alex Higgins (right) White, known as the best snooker player to have never won the championship, has also admitted to battling with alcohol and gambling habits.  After losing the World Championship Final to Stephen Hendry in 1994, White spent his tournament earnings of £128,000 on gambling - in 24 hours.  Speaking in a 2008 interview with the Daily Mail, he said: I don't know when I had time to sleep. Or play snooker! I wouldn't ever practise, I was too busy enjoying myself.   'People's champion': White, pictured during a 2007 tournament, is regarded to be the best player to have never won a world championship. He said that he empti


By what name is a collector of postcards known?

Postcard Collecting History   Early 20th Century Golden Age of Postcards Postcard collecting was a huge craze in the early years of        the twentieth century with the peak years being approximately 1907        to 1913. We have the early collectors to thank for the large supply        of antique postcards that are still available for collectors today.        Postcards were popular among both sexes and all ages. The cards        were used to keep in touch with friends and family, for exchanging        with strangers in othe geographical areas, and even for courtship. Official United States Post Office figures for the year ending        June 30, 1908 cited 667,777,798 postcards mailed in the United        States. By 1913 the total in this country was over 968,000,000,        and by this date the craze was reportedly declining (quoted in        the book Picture Postcards in the United States by George        and Dorothy Miller). In addition, many unused cards went directly      into collections. Mid-20th Century Postcard Collecting What        was left of the old collections was appearing in the stock of antique        and some specialized postcard dealers. Some collectors sought out        the best quality postcards, but most seem to have been not very        discriminating and were willing to pay only a few cents for old        cards. Many collectors concentrated on topics that are not very        popular today, such as bridges and courthouses. Collecting large        letter linen postcards, and later chrome name band postcards, from        different locations was also popular. After World War II, travel was booming. Travelers could pick up        free cards from hotels, motels, and restaurants and choose from        many scenic view cards of popular vacation spots. An article from        the August, 1947 Coronet magazine reported that “Sending        picture post cards to the folks back home is a great American pastime.” When        choosing cards to send, travelers also bought many for themselves        to save as souvenirs of their trips. There were several publications about postcard collecting and        a number of local postcard clubs. Postcard collectors are known        as deltiologists, and the “Graduate Deltiologist” postcard        (©1959) shows the names of postcard clubs of that time around      the border. Late 20th Century & Early 21st Century Old        postcards increased significantly in value and collectors became        more specialized and knowledgeable about quality cards. Some collectors        refused to consider any card made after 1920. Real photo postcards        became especially valued because of their historical significance.        Mid-century roadside and local views increased in price. Mid-century        city views actually tend to be scarcer than early views, and fewer       cards show individual buildings. At the same time there were many modern postcards being issued,        especially in the 1980s. These included many cards issued in series        on a variety of subjects. Well-known comics such as Garfield, Teddy        bears, and political        topics were especially popular. Books of individual postcards bound        together are often found now in bookstores and museum shops. Free postcards        picturing the premises were no longer common in motels and restaurants.        In the 1990s another type of free card        became available. These were the “rack cards” with        advertising aimed at young adults with high disposable income. Greeting postcards were easy to find in the 1980s, but were uncommon        by the early twenty-first century. It is more difficult to find        postcards of any kind in the stores now. Even in cities, many of


Albert Einstein is known to have played which musical instrument?

FALSE: Einstein Plays Electric Guitar : snopes.com Claim:   Photograph shows Albert Einstein playing an electric guitar. FALSE Example:   [Collected via the Internet, 2013] Did Albert Einstein play the electric guitar, or is this picture a fake?   Origins:   We tend to think of Albert Einstein purely as a man of science, the towering genius of the 20th century who spent most of his life steeped in mathematics and physics while he probed the mysteries of the universe. But a less well known facet of Einstein's life is that he was also a gifted and enthusiatic violinist and pianist who often sought solace in music, both as a performer and a listener. Indeed, he once asserted that had he not been a scientist, he would have been a musician : "Life without playing music is inconceivable for me," he declared. "I live my daydreams in music. I see my life in terms of music. I get most joy in life out of music." Einstein's mother, Pauline, was a talented pianist who brought music to life in the family home. Albert began to learn the violin at the age of six, while his family was still living in Munich. However, he toiled under unimaginative tuition until discovering the joys of Mozart's sonatas at the age of 13. From that point on, although he had no further lessons, his violin remained his constant companion. When Einstein moved to Aarau in Switzerland in 1895 to complete his schooling, he seems to have devoted a good deal of his time to music. It is recorded that he worked hard on the Brahms G-major violin sonata in order to get the full benefit from a visit to Aarau of the great violinist Joseph Joachim, on whose programme it appeared. Just before his 17th birthday Albert played at a music examination in the cantonal school. The inspector reported that "a student called Einstein shone in a deeply felt performance of an adagio from one of the Beethoven sonatas". In addition to his prowess on the violin, he also played the piano and, in particular, loved to improvise.   So although it's not inconceivable that Einstein might have been photographed noodling around on musical instrument, it is extremely unlikely that that instrument would have been an electric guitar. Einstein was a violinist and sometime pianist; there is no record of his ever giving the guitar a try. Moreover, Einstein's musical tastes were decidedly conservative, favoring Bach and Mozart while eschewing contemporary composers such as Wagner, so he almost certainly would not have favored any form of music that one would be likely to play on the type of instrument he's pictured holding here. In any case we don't have to speculate about Einstein's musical interests, because this picture is clearly a photograph of the Mississippi guitar legend and bluesman known as T-Model Ford , into which someone has inserted an image  of the famed scientist's head : Last updated:   6 October 2015 Snopes Delivered to Your Inbox: Sign Up


What is a 30th wedding anniversary called?

What is your 30th wedding anniversary called? | Reference.com What is your 30th wedding anniversary called? A: Quick Answer A 30th wedding anniversary may be referred to as a pearl anniversary or as a trigentennial anniversary. Pearl refers to the traditional type of gift that should be exchanged between partners to commemorate the anniversary. Full Answer According to traditional gift giving, a fifth wedding anniversary is referred to as the wooden anniversary, a 10th anniversary is tin, a 20th anniversary is china, a 40th anniversary is ruby, a 50th anniversary is golden and a 60th anniversary is diamond. In terms of names that represent the numbers, a fifth anniversary is a quinquennial, a 10th anniversary is a decennial, a 20th anniversary is a vigintennial, a 40th anniversary is a quadragennial, a 50th anniversary is a semicentennial or quinquagenary and a 60th anniversary is a sexagennial.


Welcome to the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center Welcome to the Harriet Beecher Stowe Center The Harriet Beecher Stowe Center uses Stowe’s life and work to inspire YOU to change your world. Stowe wrote the anti-slavery novel, Uncle Tom's Cabin, in 1852. The world was never the same. Abolition became possible. Emancipation became law. But today, in the 21st century, inequity is everywhere. What would Stowe do? What will YOU do? Change in Hours of Operation, January 7, 2017 Shop AmazonSmile and Support the Stowe Center You shop. Amazon gives. READ MORE » NEW! The Stowe House Preservation Tour Get a behind-the-scenes look at the $3.3 million preservation project in the Stowe House, a National Historic Landmark See Katherine Kane on Comcast Newsmakers In Spring 2016, Stowe Center Executive Director Katherine Kane sat down to talk with Comcast Newsmakers. Stowe House Preservation The 1871 Stowe House is getting its first major interior preservation since its public opening in 1968! The Stowe Center is open year round for tours. Katherine Kane Talks on WRCH Hear Stowe Center executive director in conversation with Shelley Best Salons at Stowe -- On the Road! Program Coordinator Maura Hallisey recently facilitated a conversation on white privilege at UCONN. READ MORE » 2016 Marathon Reading "Uncle Tom's Cabin" Volunteers read aloud from Harriet Beecher Stowe's bestselling anti-slavery novel -- cover to cover over 24 hours March 19-20. Bank of America announces Art Conservation Grants Four Stowe Center paintings to be conserved - Two by Stowe herself and two acquired by her. READ MORE » ICYMI: 2015 Stowe Prize Conversation on Race 2015 Stowe Prize winner Ta-Nehisi Coates and WNPR's John Dankosky in an inspiring program. Kudos to CT-N for filming on their busiest day and to The Hartford for their leadership as the Legacy Presenting Sponsor of all Stowe Prize events. Watch here. READ MORE » "Uncle Tom's Cabin" - read it in installments! On June 5, 1851, Stowe's anti-slavery novel began to appear in the abolitionist newspaper, "The National Era." Read the latest here! READ MORE » Stowe Center Kudos Hartford Courant cites Stowe Center as a model for programs encouraging civic engagement on contemporary social justice issues that connect to the work of author and activist Harriet Beecher Stowe. Stowe Center Honored With IMLS Award $150,000 Museums for America grant to plan and design a new, audience-driven experience in the Stowe House. The Family Tour - every weekend! Lots to see and do for a family weekend ! The Family Tour, craft activities and more. Thursday, October 27, 2016 #SalonatStowe: Meet the Featured Guests! Tonight, join us for "Policing the Police: How Can Communities Transform Law Enforcement?"another Salon at Stowe program. Leading the discussion will be Bishop John Selders and David McGuire. Meet th... Thursday, October 13, 2016 #SalonatStowe: Meet the Featured Guests Tonight, join the Stowe Center for a conversation on protests and social movements. Leading the conversation will be featured guests, David Canton and Jeffrey Ogbar. Read all about them below! David ... Thursday, October 13, 2016 #StoweSyllabus: What We're Reading This Week Articles and current events that got us thinking over the week! Terror lynching in America Equal Justice Initiative with illustrations by Molly Crabapple, October 11, 2016 https://www.youtube.com/wa...


Who directed the films Deliverance, Hope and Glory and the Tailor of Panama?

John Boorman - IMDb IMDb Producer | Director | Writer John Boorman attended Catholic school (Salesian Order) although his family was not, in fact, Roman Catholic. His first job was for a dry-cleaner. Later, he worked as a critic for a women's journal and for a radio station until he entered the television business, working for the BBC in Bristol. There, he started as assistant but worked later as ... See full bio » Born:


In which US town or city is the United States Naval Academy located?

History of USNA :: A Brief History of USNA :: USNA A Brief History of USNA A Brief History of USNA A Brief History of USNA History of USNA When the founders of the United States Naval Academy were looking for a suitable location, it was reported that then Secretary of the Navy George Bancroft decided to move the naval school to "the healthy and secluded" location of Annapolis in order to rescue midshipmen from "the temptations and distractions that necessarily connect with a large and populous city." The Philadelphia Naval Asylum School was its predecessor. Four of the original seven faculty members came from Philadelphia. Other small naval schools in New York City, Norfolk, Va., and Boston, Mass. also existed in the early days of the United States. The United States Navy was born during the American Revolution when the need for a naval force to match the Royal Navy became clear. But during the period immediately following the Revolution, the Continental Navy was demobilized in 1785 by an economy-minded Congress. The dormancy of American seapower lasted barely a decade when, in 1794, President George Washington persuaded the Congress to authorize a new naval force to combat the growing menace of piracy on the high seas. The first vessels of the new U.S. Navy were launched in 1797; among them were the United States, the Constellation, and the Constitution. In 1825, President John Quincy Adams urged Congress to establish a Naval Academy "for the formation of scientific and accomplished officers." His proposal, however, was not acted upon until 20 years later. On September 13, 1842, the American Brig Somers set sail from the Brooklyn Navy Yard on one of the most significant cruises in American naval history. It was a school ship for the training of teenage naval apprentice volunteers who would hopefully be inspired to make the Navy a career. However, discipline deteriorated on the Somers and it was determined by a court of inquiry aboard ship that Midshipman Philip Spencer and his two chief confederates, Boatswains Mate Samuel Cromwell and Seaman Elisha Small, were guilty of a "determined attempt to commit a mutiny." The three were hanged at the yardarm and the incident cast doubt over the wisdom of sending midshipmen directly aboard ship to learn by doing. News of the Somers mutiny shocked the country. Through the efforts of the Secretary of the Navy George Bancroft, the Naval School was established without Congressional funding, at a 10-acre Army post named Fort Severn in Annapolis, Maryland, on October 10, 1845, with a class of 50 midshipmen and seven professors. The curriculum included mathematics and navigation, gunnery and steam, chemistry, English, natural philosophy, and French. In 1850 the Naval School became the United States Naval Academy. A new curriculum went into effect requiring midshipmen to study at the Academy for four years and to train aboard ships each summer. That format is the basis of a far more advanced and sophisticated curriculum at the Naval Academy today. As the U.S. Navy grew over the years, the Academy expanded. The campus of 10 acres increased to 338. The original student body of 50 midshipmen grew to a brigade size of 4,000. Modern granite buildings replaced the old wooden structures of Fort Severn. Congress authorized the Naval Academy to begin awarding bachelor of science degrees in 1933. The Academy later replaced a fixed curriculum taken by all midshipmen with the present core curriculum plus 18 major fields of study, a wide variety of elective courses and advanced study and research opportunities. Since then, the development of the United States Naval Academy has reflected the history of the country. As America has changed culturally and technologically so has the Naval Academy. In just a few decades, the Navy moved from a fleet of sail and steam-powered ships to a high-tech fleet with nuclear-powered submarines and surface ships and supersonic aircraft. The academy has changed, too, giving midshipmen state-of- the-art academic and professional training they need to be effective naval o


What is the meaning of the Japanese word kamikaze?

Kamikaze | Define Kamikaze at Dictionary.com kamikaze noun 1. (during World War II) a member of a special corps in the Japanese air force charged with the suicidal mission of crashing an aircraft laden with explosives into an enemy target, especially a warship. 2. an airplane used for this purpose. 3. a person or thing that behaves in a wildly reckless or destructive manner: We were nearly run down by a kamikaze on a motorcycle. adjective of, pertaining to, undertaken by, or characteristic of a kamikaze: a kamikaze pilot; a kamikaze attack. Origin of kamikaze 1940-45; < Japanese, equivalent to kami(y) god (earlier *kamui) + kaze wind (earlier *kanzai Dictionary.com Unabridged Examples from the Web for kamikaze Expand Contemporary Examples His book, Danger's Hour, a historical look at kamikaze fighters during World War II, came out last fall. A Japanese Firefighter Talks Surviving the Nuclear Reactors Lennox Samuels April 2, 2011 Historical Examples It had been kamikaze stuff, though there'd been a theoretical chance of the thirty men escaping, to justify sending them out. British Dictionary definitions for kamikaze Expand noun (often capital) 1. (in World War II) one of a group of Japanese pilots who performed suicidal missions by crashing their aircraft, loaded with explosives, into an enemy target, esp a ship 2. an aircraft used for such a mission 3. (modifier) (of an action) undertaken or (of a person) undertaking an action in the knowledge that it will result in the death of the person performing it in order that maximum damage may be inflicted on an enemy: a kamikaze attack, a kamikaze bomber 4. (modifier) extremely foolhardy and possibly self-defeating: kamikaze pricing Word Origin C20: from Japanese, from kami divine + kaze wind, referring to the winds that, according to Japanese tradition, destroyed a Mongol invasion fleet in 1281 Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Word Origin and History for kamikaze Expand n. "suicide flier," 1945, Japanese, literally "divine wind," from kami "god, providence, divine" (see kami ) + kaze "wind." Originally the name given in folklore to a typhoon which saved Japan from Mongol invasion by wrecking Kublai Khan's fleet (August 1281). The attacks began in October 1944 off the Philippines. As an aside, at war's end, the Japanese had, by actual count, a total of 16,397 aircraft still available for service, including 6,374 operational fighters and bombers, and if they had used only the fighters and bombers for kamikaze missions, they might have realized, additionally, 900 ships sunk or damaged and 22,000 sailors killed or injured. In fact, however, the Japanese had outfitted many aircraft, including trainers, as potential suicide attackers. As intelligence estimates indicated, the Japanese believed they could inflict at least 50,000 casualties to an invasion force by kamikaze attacks alone. [Richard P. Hallion, "Military Technology and the Pacific War," 1995] As an adjective by 1946. Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper


In which battle of 1854 were 19 VCs won?

The 5th of November 1854 AD, Battle of Inkerman - 19 VC's won Battle of Inkerman - 19 VC's won The 5th of November 1854 AD The Battle of Inkerman, around the town of that name then in the Russian Empire, now in the Ukraine, was one of the most confused in 19th century military history, fought partly in darkness and largely in heavy fog. Perhaps for that reason individual heroism came to the fore, small units frequently cut off behind enemy lines and forced to fight for survival. The British and French forces around Inkerman were besieging Sebastopol when attacked by Menshikov with vastly superior numbers, but inferior equipment ï¿½ largely muskets against rifles. The allies won the battle, but it gained time for the Russians, and led to that siege dragging on to the great cost of both sides. In all 19 VCs were won by British soldiers and sailors (the Naval Brigade fighting on land) during the battle. Two examples of the bravery that saw the awards given: firstly, James Goreman, Thomas Reeves and Mark Scholefield, all sailors, repulsed an attack by a large Russian force with continuous rifle fire, many of their comrades having been killed early in the action; and secondly Thomas Beech of the 92nd Regiment, who on sentry duty alone spotted a party of Russians attacking and robbing wounded British soldiers; rather than wait for help he charged them killing two and driving the rest off. Only for The Great Redan in June 1855 and Sikandar Bagh during the Indian Mutiny have more VCs awards been given, though the 11 VCs won at Rorkeï¿½s Drift are perhaps more famous given the large percentage of recipients in a very small force. It should be noted that the VC was not created until January 1856 , partly in response to the valour shown at Inkerman.


Which New York Stadium was home to the New York Mets from 1964-2008, and was demolished in 2009?

Shea Stadium (Site) - New York City, New York | baseball park / stadium World / USA / New York / Saddle Rock World              / United States              / New York  baseball park / stadium, historical layer / disappeared object Home to the New York Mets MLB team from 1964-2008, William A. Shea Municipal Stadium was replaced by Citi Field in 2009. Originally built as a multi-purpose stadium, Shea was also the home of the New York Jets football team until 1983. The Mets inagural season (1962) and their second season were played in the Polo Grounds in Manhattan. It was originally to be called "Flushing Meadow Park Municipal Stadium", the name of the public park on which it was built, but a movement was launched to name it in honor of Bill Shea, the man who brought National League baseball back to New York. On August 15, 1965, The Beatles opened their 1965 North American tour at Shea Stadium to a record audience of 55,600. On 02/18/09, a demolition crew pulled down the final section of the structure. Nearby cities: Newark, New Jersey, Town of Huntington, New York City, New York Coordinates:   40°45'20"N   73°50'51"W


Nucky Thompson was the central character in which US TV drama series?

Boardwalk Empire (TV series) | Boardwalk Empire Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Boardwalk Empire (TV series) Boardwalk Empire is an HBO American period crime drama television series starring Steve Buscemi as Enoch "Nucky" Thompson. The series is set in Atlantic City, New Jersey, during Prohibition. The pilot was directed by Martin Scorsese. Contents Edit Boardwalk Empire begins on the eve of Prohibition. Nucky Thompson is a powerful and connected political figure in Atlantic City, New Jersey, during Prohibition period of the 1920s and 1930s. Nucky acts with historical characters in both his personal and political life, including mobsters, politicians, government agents, and common folk. The show also follows agents in the federal government as they investigate bootlegging and other illegal activities in the area, and the intertwined cover-ups and deals made between the two forces. The final season jumps ahead seven years, to 1931, as Prohibition nears its end.


Who created the fictional detective Albert Campion?

Mystery!: Campion (TV Series 1989–1990) - 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 In 1930's England, a man from an aristocratic family takes up the pseudonym Albert Campion and, with the help of his ex-burglar manservant, solves mysteries. Creator: Campion meets an American judge, while on a transatlantic cruise, whose life is being threatened by an enigmatic crime kingpin known as "Mr. Sinister." 8.0 When oil is discovered in an obscure Balkan country creating a valuable harbor, Campion is tasked in proving it is legally under charter to a British citizen. 8.0 When the widow of a renowned painter invites Campion to the unveiling of one of his unseen paintings, the detective finds himself investigating the murder of another guest. 7.9 a list of 133 titles created 17 Jan 2012 a list of 41 titles created 01 Jan 2015 a list of 30 titles created 05 May 2015 a list of 47 titles created 10 months ago a list of 33 titles created 3 months ago Search for " Mystery!: Campion " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Title: Mystery!: Campion (1989–1990) 7.7/10 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. Paired with her reliable and devoted chauffeur, Mrs Bradley's finely honed skills of investigation seek out the truth behind the mysteries surrounding a death at the opera, crimes of passion at a circus, poisoning and family secrets. Stars: Neil Dudgeon, Diana Rigg, Peter Davison Hetty wakes on her 60th birthday and decides to become a private investigator. With assistance from a teenager called Geoffrey and her husband Robert, combined with her own common sense, Hetty is confident she can solve any case. Stars: Patricia Routledge, Dominic Monaghan, Derek Benfield The Last Detective (TV Series 2003) Comedy | Crime | Drama "Dangerous" Davies always gets the cases no one else wants, and no one notices when he eventually succeeds. But his old-fashioned decency and dogged determination have won him legions of loyal fans. Stars: Peter Davison, Sean Hughes, Rob Spendlove The series focused on various murders in the fictional suburban English town of Middleford. The crimes are solved by two female police detectives, Inspector Kate Ashurst and Sergeant Emma Scribbins, aka "Ash and Scribbs". Stars: Caroline Catz, Lisa Faulkner, Jeremy Sheffield Drawing on her love of theatre and art, New Zealand novelist Ngaio Marsh created elegant crime-puzzlers full of quirky characters with hidden agendas, all brought meticulously to life in this BBC series. Stars: William Simons, Patrick Malahide, Belinda Lang Set amongst the stunning gardens of Europe, Rosemary Boxer and Laura Thyme, two professional gardeners, find themselves drawn into solving mysterious crimes. Stars: Felicity Kendal, Pam Ferris, Ryan Philpott Single mother DCI Janine Lewis struggles with the problems of bringing up four children while leading her team of detectives in solving high-profile murders. Stars: Caroline Quentin, Ian Kelsey, Paul Loughran British crime investigation series based around aristocratic, Oxford-educated Detective Inspector Thomas Lynley and his working-class assistant Sergeant Barbara Havers. Stars: Nathaniel Parker, Sharon Small, Lesley Vickerage Set in Edinburgh, the mercurial Detective Inspector John Rebus's investigations lead him through the city's ancient beauty and into its more sinister quarters. Stars: Ken Stott, Claire Price, Jennifer Black A seemingly straightforward sex murder investigation by Superintendent Jane Tennison leads to a hidden political scandal. Director: Sarah Pia Anderson DI Jack Frost is an unconventional policeman with sympathy for the underdog and an instinct for moral justice. Sloppy, disorganized and disrespectful, he attracts trouble like a magnet. Stars: David Jason, Bruce Alexander, John Lyons Chasing Shadows I (TV Mini-Series 2014) Crime | Drama


Which state did John F Kennedy represent when a senator?

KENNEDY, John Fitzgerald     |        US House of Representatives: History, Art & Archives Adler, Bill, ed. The Kennedy Wit. New York: Citadel Press, 1964. ___, ed. More Kennedy Wit. New York: Bantam Press, 1965. Brogan, Hugh. Kennedy. New York: Longman, 1996. Burner, David, and Thomas R. West. The Torch Is Passed: The Kennedy Brothers and American Liberalism. New York: Atheneum, 1984. Burns, James MacGregor. John Kennedy: A Political Profile. New York: Harcourt, Brace & World, 1961. Crown, James Tracy. The Kennedy Literature: A Bibliographical Essay on John F. Kennedy. New York: New York University Press, 1968. Dallek, Robert. An Unfinished Life: John F. Kennedy, 1917-1963. Boston: Little Brown Co., 2003. Dollen, Charles. John F. Kennedy, American. Boston: St. Paul Editions, 1965. Giglio, James N., comp. John F. Kennedy: A Bibliogaphy. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 1995. Goldman, Alex J., ed. The Quotable Kennedy. New York: Citadel Press, 1965. Gray, Charles H. "A Scale Analysis of the Voting Records of Senators Kennedy, Johnson and Goldwater, 1957-1960." American Political Science Review 59 (September 1965): 615-21. Kennedy, John F. "Congressional Lobbies: A Chronic Problem Re-examined." Georgetown Law Journal 45 (Summer 1957): 535-67. ___. A Nation of Immigrants. 1959. Rev. and enlarged ed., with introduction by Robert F. Kennedy and new preface by John P. Roche. New York: Harper & Row, 1986. ___. Prelude to Leadership: The European Diary of John F. Kennedy, Summer 1945. Washington: Regnery Publishing, 1995. ___. Profiles in Courage. 1956. Memorial ed. New York: Harper & Row, 1964. ___. Why England Slept. 1940. Reprint. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 1981. ___, ed. As We Remember Joe. Cambridge, MA: Privately published, 1945. Lemke, William Edgar. "The Political Thought of John F. Kennedy: To the Inaugural Address." Ph.D. dissertation, University of Maine, 1973. Lincoln, Evelyn. My Twelve Years with John F. Kennedy. New York: D. McKay Co., 1965. Lowe, Jacques. Portrait: The Emergence of John F. Kennedy. New York: McGraw Hill, 1961. Matthews, Christopher. Kennedy & Nixon: The Rivalry that Shaped Postwar America. New York: Simon & Schuster, 1996. Nevins, Allan, ed. The Strategy of Peace. New York: Harper & Row, 1960. Newcomb, Joan I., comp. John F. Kennedy: An Annotated Bibliography. Metuchen, NJ: Scarecrow Press, 1977. Nurse, Ronald Joseph. "America Must Not Sleep: The Development of John F. Kennedy's Foreign Policy Attitudes, 1947-1960." Ph.D. dissertation, Michigan State University, 1971. O'Donnell, Kenneth P., and David F. Powers. "Johnny, We Hardly Knew Ye": Memories of John Fitzgerald Kennedy. Boston: Little, Brown & Co., 1972. O'Hara, William T., ed. John F. Kennedy on Education. New York: Teachers College Press, Columbia University, 1966. Parmet, Herbert S. Jack: The Struggles of John F. Kennedy. New York: Dial Press, 1980. ___. JFK: The Presidency of John F. Kennedy. New York: Dial Press, 1983. Rorabaugh, W.J. Kennedy and the Promise of the Sixties. New York: Cambridge University Press, 2002. Ryan, Dorothy, and Louis J. Ryan, comps. The Kennedy Family of Massachusetts: A Bibliography. Westport, CT: Greenwood Press, 1981. Sable, Martin H. A Bio-Bibliography of the Kennedy Family. Metuchen, NJ: Scarecrow Press, 1969. Sanghvi, Ramesh. John F. Kennedy: A Political Biography. Bombay: Perennial Press, 1961. Shaw, John. JFK in the Senate: Pathway to the Presidency. New York City: Palgrave Macmillan, 2013. Sorensen, Theodore C. Kennedy. 1965. Reprint, with new introduction. New York: Perennial Library, 1988. ___. The Kennedy Legacy. 1969. Special ed. New York: Macmillan Co., 1993. ___, comp. "Let the Word Go Forth": The Speeches, Statements, and Writings of John F. Kennedy. New York: Dell Publishing, 1991. Stone, Ralph A., ed. John F. Kennedy, 1917-1963: Chronology--Documents--Bibliographical Aids. Dobbs Ferry, NY: Oceana Publications, 1971. U.S. Congress. Memorial Addresses in the Congress of the United States and Tributes in Eulogy of John Fitzgerald Kennedy, Late a President of the United States. 88th C


Jarlsberg is a cheese from which country?

Jarlsberg® - Our Story our story Worth sharing • The origins of Jarlsberg® • So why does Jarlsberg® taste so good? How do we make it so nutty and delicious? And crucially, how do we get the holes inside? Well, every legend has its mysteries, and this one is of Norway's most closely guarded secrets. So when you gather with family or friends to enjoy the fine taste of Jarlsberg®, you can invent a few legends of your own. Our secret is the people who take pride in creating our wonderful cheese. • About Tine • TINE SA is Norway's largest producer, distributor and exporter of dairy products. We aim to provide consumers with a healthy and positive food experience. TINE is a cooperative - it is owned by more than 15,000 Norwegian dairy farmers, and each farmer is a shareholder in the cooperative. The milk that they deliver is processed into more than 200 different products that are sold around the world under the TINE trademark. In 2011 the TINE dairy cooperative celebrated its 130th anniversary. Read More • About Norseland Inc • Norseland, Inc., is a wholly owned subsidiary of TINE SA, an exclusive importer and sales and marketing agent responsible for the continued success of Jarlsberg® in the United States – America’s #1 Specialty Cheese Brand and TINE’s Norwegian Specialty Cheese products.


Martinmas - Christmas Celebrations and New Year’s Celebrations Published: 17-03-2010, 15:09 Tweet Martinmas Martinmas, or St. Martin’s Day, falls on November 11. This Christian feast day honors St. Martin of Tours (c. 316-397 A.D.), but many of the popular customs that have been associated with it over the centuries resemble those connected to a much earlier pagan autumn festival. In medieval EUROPE , the arrival of Martinmas signaled the beginning of winter. In early medieval times, the festival marked the beginning of Advent in some parts of Europe. LIFE AND LEGENDS OF ST. MARTIN Born into a pagan family in Hungary in the late fourth century A.D., St. Martin became interested in Christianity and a monastic life at an early age. His military father forced him to become a soldier, however. Many tales about the saint’s life illustrate his generosity. In the most famous of these, Martin, while stationed in Amiens, FRANCE , as a soldier, encountered a beggar shivering miserably in the cold. Martin quickly removed his cloak, cut it in half with his sword, and covered the beggar with the cloth. That night JESUS appeared to Martin in a vision declaring, “Martin the catechumen hath clothed me in this garment.” Shortly afterwards Martin was baptized. At the age of forty he left the army and began a life of religious devotion. He was elected bishop of Tours in 371 A.D. One legend tells that when the retiring saint heard the news of his election, he was so flustered that he ran away and hid in a barn, but the squawking of a goose soon announced his presence. The goose thereafter became a symbol of the saint. As bishop of Tours, Martin gained a reputation for religious fervor by converting his entire diocese to the new religion of Christianity and replacing the pagan temples with Christian churches. St. Martin eventually became one of the most popular saints of the medieval era. PRECEDENTS In pre-Christian times the Germanic peoples of north-central Eu-rope celebrated a great autumn festival. As pastures thinned with the coming of cold weather, they slaughtered the animals that could not be kept alive and preserved most of their meat for the winter. At this time the people gathered together, feasted on fresh meat, and drank. They may also have honored the dead and lit ceremonial bonfires at these celebrations. This festival probably marked the end of the old year and the beginning of the new year in pre-Christian times. According to several scholars, some of the customs associated with medieval YULE celebrations were actually transferred to that season from earlier celebrations of this great autumn festival. At least one researcher has identified the date of this ancient Germanic new year festival as November 11 or 12. HISTORY The Christian festival of Martinmas developed in the several hun-dred years that followed the saint’s death in the late fourth century. In 490 A.D. Bishop Perpetuus of Tours called for a forty-day period of partial fasting in preparation for Christmas. This period began on November 11, a day already associated with the veneration of St. Martin, and was known as the “Forty Days’ Fast of St. Martin,” or “St. Martin’s Lent.” In later times these weeks of spiritual preparation for Christmas came to be called Advent. Pope Martin I (d. 655) established Martinmas as a great Church festival. He may have been attempting to provide a Christian rationale for the celebrations that pagan northern Europeans still held around this time of the year. In the Middle Ages some referred to Martinmas by the Latin name Martinalia. The customs associated with medieval celebrations of Martinmas closely resemble those connected with earlier pagan celebrations. In the Middle Ages the feast of Martinmas marked the beginning of winter. Customs in some regions suggest that it may have been treated as a kind of new year as well. In areas of ENGLAND , France, and GERMANY , leases ended at Martinmas, rents were due, and servants left households in search of new employment. In his eighth-century chronicles, St. Bede (c. 672-735) noted that th


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In which year did traffic wardens first appear on the streets of London?

50 years of traffic wardens - Telegraph Motoring News 50 years of traffic wardens The cynical - including most drivers - will say that it all started much as  it was to continue; under a cloud of confusion, farce, and allegations that  it was simply another means of milking the motorist.   Star appeal: even famous people like Jimi Hendrix could not escape not  Photo: REX FEATURES   A traffic warden writing a ticket for a car in Grosvenor Square, London Photo: GETTY   Image 1 of 4 The latest incarnation of the ticket warden, the Civil Enforcement Officer (or CEO as they are known) Photo: PHOTOLIBRARY.COM By David Williams Comments It was in September, 1960 - 50 years ago this year - that parking enforcement as we know it today began, when the first traffic wardens marched onto British streets. In fact there were 40 of them and they inspired fear and fascination in equal measure as, in distinctive military-style uniforms with rows of gilt buttons, yellow shoulder flashes and yellow cap bands and with the power to issue £2 fines, they went in search of law-breaking motorists on behalf of the Metropolitan Police. The very first ticket was issued to Dr Thomas Creighton who was answering an emergency call to help a heart attack victim at a West End hotel. The medic's Ford Popular, left outside as he tended the victim, was ticketed but - just as happens today when mean or thoughtless wardens ticket hearses, ambulances (or even rabbits in their hutches...) - there was such a public outcry that he was subsequently let off. Some things never change. Today, in the Borough of Westminster, where it all started, 200 parking attendants - or Civil Enforcement Officers (CEOs), as they are now known - patrol the streets. Related Articles Bond car sold for £2.6m 27 Oct 2010 And while their appearance has changed - witness the blue jacket, polo shirt, jumper, black trousers and baseball cap - and they work for the council instead of the police, their intent has not. Last year Westminster issued 500,272 parking tickets, generating £69,301,000 and a surplus of £30,170,000. But it's just one of 34 authorities issuing parking fines in London, which issued 4,151,901 tickets worth an estimated £337,911,693*. A further 245 councils issuing tickets in England and Wales, by means of an army of about 18,000 parking attendants, issued 4,035,555 parking tickets in 2009, raising an estimated £267,761,347 in the process. Nationwide, Telegraph Motoring figures* suggest, drivers cough up £605,673,040 for parking misdemeanours. But it would come as no surprise to Dr Creighton to hear that CEOs still occasionally get it wrong. A total of 53,806 motorists appealed against tickets at the London Parking and Traffic Appeals Service last year and 63 per cent were overturned. Nationally, 12,423 appealed in 2008, with about 62 per cent winning the day. All of which is grist to the mill for the UK's leading parking expert, Barrie Segal, a chartered accountant-turned campaigner who set up appealnow.com to fight on behalf of the beleaguered motorist. Barrie, author of a top-selling book on parking and how to fight unfair tickets, regularly takes up the cudgels at appeal hearings, where he has an astonishing 87 per cent success rate. He's seen it all; a hearse slapped with a £120 fine while loading a coffin at a funeral, a parking attendant who, when he saw people queuing to donate to the National Blood Service, crept around to the front of the mobile unit in Sutton to "give" in his own unique way, sticking a ticket on the windscreen. Not to mention retired Yorkshire Dales blacksmith Robert McFarland, who found a ticket on his horse. Under "vehicle description", the attendant had written "brown horse". "You can always rely on the parking attendant - to get it wrong," says Barrie. "Many do a good job but the big problem, since parking enforcement was handed from police to the councils in the 1990s, is a five-letter word beginning in 'M' and ending in 'Y'. Enforcement has changed out of all recognition since those innocent days of the 1960s." Unfortunately for parkin


What Is the nickname of snooker player Cliff Thorburn?

Cliff Thorburn | World Snooker Champion World Snooker Champion My Tweets Home Welcome to the official website of Canada’s World-Champion Snooker Player, Cliff Thorburn. This site offers a glance into Cliff’s 42-year career as a professional snooker player, capturing some of his most celebrated professional awards and personal achievements. Whether you are a snooker player interested in booking personal or group tutorials with The Grinder, an enthusiast seeking professional advice on creating your own facility, or a fan simply looking to talk to the champ, get connected to Cliff directly using the contact forms within.


What is tha 40th wedding anniversary called?

40th Anniversary - Fortieth Wedding Anniversary 40th anniversary   40th ANNIVERSARY - FORTIETH Wow - Together for 40 years!  You have defied the odds and you deserve to celebrate your Ruby Anniversary.  Whether you are the lucky couple celebrating your 40th  or you have been invited to a 40th wedding anniversary party, we would like to give you some information unique to the 40th  wedding anniversary. 40th Traditional Anniversary Gift: RUBY Modern Gift: RUBY Most Popular Song 40 Years Ago: "TONIGHT'S THE NIGHT" - Rod Stewart Price of Gasoline when you were married: $.62 / gallon TRADITIONAL/MODERN GIFT: Not much has changed from traditional to modern gifts on the 40th wedding anniversary. The ruby represents both. Here are several ruby gift ideas: any kind of jewelry - earrings, necklace, ring, bracelet, cuff links and tie clip. If you or your spouse is an art lover, consider art that incorporates rubies. Ruby colored or ruby studded bowls and vases are also great ideas. GEMSTONE: Rubies are the second hardest gemstone only to a diamond. Rubies can range in color from orange-red to purple-red. The redder a ruby is the more sought after the stone is. As far back as ancient times the ruby has been thought to enable people to predict the future as well as stop bleeding. More recently, rubies were used to make the first laser. Rubies are an alternative to diamonds when it comes to engagement rings. When worn on the left hand, rubies are said to bring good luck. FLOWER: : The nasturtium is a very interesting flower/plant. Nasturtiums are late bloomers that are usually orange or reddish in color. They are perfect for the fall. The leaves and flowers, when cooked, are used to treat infections, colds, flu and digestive issues. The nasturtium is not a very well known flower, so when your spouse asks what kind of flower it is, you can explain that it is the traditional 40th wedding anniversary flower. He or she will be impressed that you have done your homework. We invite you to visit us for your next anniversary and we will give you more great ideas.


"The Velazquez painting ""The Toilet of Venus"" is also known by what name?"

The Toilet of Venus | artble.com The Toilet of Venus The Rokeby Venus, Venus at her toilet Height (cm): The Toilet of Venus Story / Theme The Toilet of Venus Diego Velazquez Gaspar Méndez de Haro y Guzman One of Velázquez's most famous and admired paintings, The Toilet of Venus (also known as The Rokeby Venus, Venus at her toilet, or Venus del espejo) depicts the Goddess of Love admiring herself in her bedchamber with the help of her son Cupid, who props up a mirror for her divine contemplation. Although this particular scene does not have its roots in a particular source (literary or otherwise), the subject was common in Italian painting and antiquity. Venus seen from behind was a common erotic figure in antiquity. The circumstances surrounding the commission of The Toilet of Venus are shrouded in mystery. This is the only surviving nude by Velázquez and nudity in painting was conceived of as a mortal sin punishable by law during the Spanish Baroque, unlike in France, Italy, or Flanders, where nude and provocatively posed ladies abounded. The patron of this work would thus have been loathe to leave any records proving his commission or purchase of such a piece. Based on stylistic criteria, however, art historians have tentatively dated the picture to the time of Velázquez's second trip to Italy. Today it has been established that by the 1st of June, 1651, the painting was in the collection of Gaspar Méndez de Haro y Guzman, who was the Marqués del Carpo and grand-nephew of the Count Duke Olivares, Velázquez's first important patron. Guzman was a notorious womanizer and lover of pictures, and The Toilet of Venus hung next to a similarly risqué Italian picture of a nude nymph in a landscape. Given this evidence, it has long been assumed that Guzman commissioned the picture, but recent research has revealed that in fact Guzman purchased the picture from a third party. For whom, then, was the picture actually painted? The world of art may never know. The Toilet of Venus Inspirations for the Work Peter Paul Rubens The Borghese Hermaphrodite Although female nudes were of the utmost scarcity in Spanish art, Velázquez would have encountered many examples of this same subject both in Philip IV's collection of Italian paintings, and during both of his trips to Italy. The following artists and paintings could very well have provided both stylistic and compositional inspiration for the Spanish artist; Giorgione, Sleeping Venus , c. 1510: This archetype of the female nude was executed by Venetian painter Giorgione, a star of the Italian Renaissance. While a painting with such overtly sensuous implications would hardly have been acceptable in Baroque Spain, a painting such as this would surely have been an important source of inspiration for Velázquez's own rendering of a reclining female nude. Titian, Venus with a Mirror. c. 1555: Titian was the supreme influence on Velázquez, who undoubtedly admired the Italian artist's numerous depictions of the female nude. Titian's rendering of this theme is more traditional than that of the Spaniard: this voluptuous Venus is shown as a blonde, in keeping with traditional depictions of the goddess, with her traditional mythological accoutrements (jewels, etc. ), and wrapped in sensual furs. Rubens, Venus at the Mirror . c. 1615: Rubens' rendition of this popular theme is perhaps the closest to Velázquez's The Toilet of Venus. Like in the Velázquez, this buxom blonde goddess is shown from the back and she ogles the viewer from her vanity mirror as the onlooker takes in her sumptuous curves. Rubens 's painting is filled with the sweeping energy and dynamism that defines Baroque art, which has a kindred spirit in Velázquez's sweeping curves and counter-curves. The Borghese Hermaphrodite: Velázquez ordered a bronze cast of this surprising masterpiece of Hellenistic art during his second trip to Italy. The pose and figure of this reclining nude was undeniably a source of inspiration for Velázquez's Venus. The Toilet of Venus Analysis The Toilet of Venus The Toilet of Venus Diego Velazquez In keeping


Which South American country has a first division side called Everton?

South American Immigrants in the United States | migrationpolicy.org South American Immigrants in the United States You are here South American Immigrants in the United States March 1, 2016 Spotlight By Jie Zong and Jeanne Batalova Nearly 3 million South American immigrants lived in the United States in 2014. (Photo: Thomas Hawk) South American immigrants in the United States, though small in absolute numbers compared to those from Mexico and Central America, experienced the fastest growth since 1960 among all Latin American immigrant groups. The number of South American immigrants grew from 90,000 in 1960 to around 2.9 million in 2014, representing a 32-fold increase. In 1960, South Americans accounted for just 1 percent of the total foreign-born population in the United States; by 2014, their share increased to 7 percent of the nation’s 42.4 million immigrants. Immigration from South America grew most rapidly from 1960 to 1980, with the number of South Americans residing in the United States more than doubling each decade (increasing by 285 percent in the 1960s and 220 percent in the 1970s). Since then, the population has continued to rise, but at a slower pace (see Figure 1). Figure 1. South American Immigrant Population in the United States, 1980-2014 Sources: Data from U.S. Census Bureau 2006, 2010, and 2014 American Community Surveys (ACS), and Campbell J. Gibson and Kay Jung, "Historical Census Statistics on the Foreign-born Population of the United States: 1850-2000" (Working Paper no. 81, U.S. Census Bureau, Washington, DC, February 2006), available online . In 2014, the five largest countries of origin were Colombia (707,000, or 25 percent of all South American immigrants), Peru (449,000, 16 percent), Ecuador (424,000, 15 percent), Brazil (336,000, 12 percent), and Guyana (273,000, 10 percent). Together, they accounted for more than three-quarters (77 percent) of the total South American immigrant population. Table 1. Distribution of South American Immigrants by Country of Origin, 2014 Source: Migration Policy Institute (MPI) tabulation of data from the U.S. Census Bureau, 2014 ACS. Click here for an interactive chart showing changes in the number of immigrants from South America in the United States over time. Select individual South American countries from the dropdown menu. Of the total 11.6 million South American migrants worldwide, more than one-third (35 percent) resided in other South American countries, with the rest scattered in Europe and North America. The United States is the primary destination, representing 25 percent of the global total, followed by Spain (16 percent), Argentina (15 percent), and Venezuela (10 percent), according to mid-2015 estimates by the United Nations Population Division. Click here to view an interactive map showing where migrants from each South American country have settled worldwide. On average, most South American immigrants obtained lawful permanent residence in the United States (also known as receiving a green card) through family ties. By and large, South American immigrants mirrored the sociodemographic characteristics of the overall immigrant population with a few exceptions: they were slightly more educated, were more likely to participate in the labor force, and had higher household incomes. Using data from the U.S. Census Bureau (the most recent 2014 American Community Survey [ACS] and pooled 2010-14 ACS data), the Department of Homeland Security’s Yearbook of Immigration Statistics, and the World Bank's annual remittance data, this Spotlight provides information on the South American immigrant population in the United States, focusing on its size, geographic distribution, and socioeconomic characteristics. Definitions South America includes Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela. The U.S. Census Bureau defines the foreign born as individuals who had no U.S. citizenship at birth. The foreign-born population includes naturalized citizens, lawful permanent residents, refugees and asylees, leg


"Who is the author of ‘‘The Uncie Remus"" stories?"

Uncle Remus and Joel Chandler Harris : Southern U.S.A Culture, History & Travel BRER COON ORIGIN “How Brer Coon Gets His Meat” is based on a short story called “Crazy Sue’s Story” collected by famed Georgia author, folklorist and journalist Joel Chandler Harris (1848-1908). “Crazy Sue’s Story” appeared in a collection of stories entitled Daddy Jake the Runaway and Short Stories Told After Dark, published in 1889. Harris is best known, of course, for the Uncle Remus tales featuring Brer Rabbit, Brer Fox and other famous animal characters. Like the Uncle Remus tales, the stories found in Daddy Jake were African-American myth-legends that Harris heard from slaves while he was working on a plantation nearhis birthplace in Eatonton, Georgia. Harris had an extraordinarily sensitive ear and accurate memory, and wrote the stories as closely to the spoken versions as he could. The cultural origins of the Daddy Jake stories are hard to trace. Folklorists argue that similar stories can be found in European and Native American cultures. Since these groups interacted with African-Americans during the United States’s early history, a sharing of these stories is entirely possible. “Crazy Sue’s Story” is told by a fictional character named Crazy Sue, a runaway slave, to two white children named Lucien and Lillian Gaston. The Gaston children have left their father’s plantation to search for another runaway slave named Daddy Jake. As the story begins, the two children have found Daddy Jake sitting around a campfire with his friends, laughing and telling stories. The children are thrilled to find him, and fully expect him to return with them to the Gaston plantation. While sitting around the fire, Lillian asks why the frogs in the swamp are making so much noise. The following is Crazy Sue’s response (dialect and text taken from the original story): “I speck it’s kaze dey er mad wid Mr. Rabbit,” said Crazy Sue. “Dey ertryin’ der best ter drive ‘im out’n de swamp.” “What are they mad with the Rabbit for?” asked Lucien, thinking there might be a story in the explanation. “Hit’s one er dem ole-time fusses,” said Crazy Sue. “Hit’s most too oleter talk about.” “Don’t you know what the fuss is about?” asked Lucien. And so, the story begins… JOEL CHANDLER HARRIS The name Joel Chandler Harris (1848-1908) is not nearly as well known as that of the famous character he created, Uncle Remus. Many visitors to Harris’s home in Atlanta, Georgia have been surprised to find that the author of the beloved Uncle Remus stories was not a aged black man, but aportly and shy white journalist. Harris was a progressive thinking Southerner with deep concerns about post-Civil War reconstruction in general and race relations in particular. Although he had literary ambitions, his greatest achievement was as a folklorist, when he collected and wrote down slave stories thathe heard while working on a plantation as a young boy. Harris never claimed that he was the author of these stories, but rather a “compiler” of voices that, at that time, were virtually ignored in white America -the black slaves of the Old South. This literary giant was, in reality, a virtual recluse who rarely traveled outside his home. This shyness probably stemmed from his childhood in rural and placid Eatonton, Georgia. His father abandoned him and his mother when he was an infant, and Harris grew up a gawky, nervous and thin boy with red-hair and freckles. By age 14, however, Harris became restless and mustered up enough courage to seek a job as a printer’s devil for Joseph Addison Turner. Turner was editor-publisher of The Countryman, a small country newspaper that he published out of his home at Turnwold Plantation. Turner not only introduced the young Harris to journalism, but also to literature through the books he kept in his well-stocked library. Most importantly, Harris was exposed to the good and bad aspects of plantation life, which would later provide the setting and characters for his Uncle Remus tales. Harris began his writing career contributing humorous pieces to The Countryman under


Which former Arsenal footballer has the middle name Primrose?

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