Who was twice French Minister of the Interior? First between May 2002 and March 2004, and then between May 2005 and March 2007?

France profile - Timeline - BBC News France profile - Timeline Close share panel A chronology of key events: 1789 - French Revolution ends rule of monarchy going back to 9th century; followed by establishment of the First Republic. Napoleon Napoleon Bonaparte was renowned for his military victories across Europe Born in 1769 in Corsica Defeated twice by British forces - at Trafalgar and Waterloo 1799 - Napoleon Bonaparte leads coup to overthrow government; consolidates position with new constitution. 1804-1814 - Napoleon crowns himself emperor of First French Empire; series of military successes brings most of continental Europe under his control. 1815 - Napoleon defeated in Battle of Waterloo; monarchy re-established. 1848 - Fall of King Louis-Philippe; Louis-Napoleon, nephew of Napoleon Bonaparte, proclaimed president of Second Republic. 1852-1870 - Louis-Napoleon takes title of Napoleon III in Second Empire. 1870-71 - Franco-Prussian War, ending in French defeat, loss of Alsace-Lorraine and end of the Second Empire; Third Republic lasts until 1940. 1877 - Republicans win general elections, ending hopes of a monarchist revival. 1914-18 World War I - Massive casualties in trenches in north-east France; 1.3 million Frenchmen are killed and many more wounded by the end of the war. Image copyright AFP French capital has inspired artists, thinkers Named after Parisii, Celtic tribe who lived on site Nicknamed "City of Light" City planner Baron Haussmann laid out much of modern Paris in 19th century 1918 - Anglo-French offensive - backed by fresh American troops - forces Germany to an armistice on 11 November. 1919 - Peace Treaty of Versailles. France regains Alsace-Lorraine; Germany agrees to reparations. 1936-38 - Rise of the Popular Front, an alliance of left-wing forces. 1939-45 - World War II - Germany occupies much of France. Vichy regime in unoccupied south collaborates with Nazis. General de Gaulle, undersecretary of war, establishes government-in-exile in London and, later, Algiers. Rise of French Resistance. Liberation 1944 - Allied forces land at Normandy leading to liberation of France. De Gaulle sets up provisional government. Purge against former collaborators. Charles de Gaulle BBC History: Charles de Gaulle 1946 - De Gaulle resigns as provisional president, replaced by Socialist Felix Gouin. 1946-58 - Fourth Republic is marked by economic reconstruction and the start of the process of independence for many of France's colonies. 1951 - France joins West Germany and other European nations in the European Coal and Steel Community (ECSC) - leading to the formation in 1957 of the European Economic Community (EEC). 1954 First Indochina War ends - French defeated at Battle of Dien Bien Phu in north-west Vietnam. Algerian War of Independence begins. 1956 - Colonial rule ends in Morocco and Tunisia. Fifth Republic 1958 - De Gaulle returns to power on back of Algerian crisis and founds the Fifth Republic, with a stronger presidency. 1962 - Algeria granted independence from French colonial rule. Francois Mitterrand France attracts international condemnation by conducting a series of nuclear tests in the Pacific. 1997 - Lionel Jospin becomes prime minister. 2000 September - President Chirac embroiled in corruption scandal. He dismisses newspaper allegations. 2001 June - Compulsory military service abolished. 2002 January - Euro replaces franc, first minted in 1360. 2002 May - Jacques Chirac re-elected president, beating National Front leader Jean-Marie Le Pen in the second round of voting. Jean-Marie strong Le Pen's showing in the first round sent shockwaves across France and Europe and prompted mass demonstrations. Lionel Jospin, the main left-wing presidential contender whom Le Pen knocked out in the first round, resigns the premiership and the Socialist Party leadership. 2002 June - Landslide victory in legislative elections for centre-right UMP. Jean-Pierre Raffarin's new centre-right government ends the "cohabitation" between President Chirac and Socialist Lionel Jospin. 2002 November - Widespread public sector strik


In the Bible, where did Jesus perform his miracle of turning water into wine?

5. The First Sign: Jesus Turns Water Into Wine (John 2:1-11) | Bible.org 5. The First Sign: Jesus Turns Water Into Wine (John 2:1-11) Introduction My wife and I know what it is like to get married on a limited budget. When we became engaged, Jeannette and I both contributed to the purchase of her engagement ring. When we got married, we had to stop and cash one of the checks given to us as a wedding gift in order to pay for our room that night. The second night of our honeymoon was spent on the living room couch of my former roommate’s parents’ house in Eastern Washington. If you think that’s bad, our third night was spent at a state park. Jeannette slept in one seat of the car, and I slept in the other. The next night was a little better; we stayed with Karl and Martha Lind, our friends in Portland, Oregon. Some of you may remember the story I have told about staying in their son David’s room, since he had moved away from home. John, the older brother, still lived at home. We were awakened in the morning to the sound of a booming voice over the intercom announcing: “Breakfast will be served in the dining room in ten minutes!” The voice sounded so dignified, so formal, but I knew it was John. Before he could even take his finger off the intercom button, we heard a huge crash and the breaking of glass. It literally sounded as though every dish in the cupboard had fallen and broken on the floor. This thunderous crash was quickly followed by a bellowing voice that I knew was Karl’s: “John!” Getting married on a limited budget is not easy. It was not easy when Jeannette and I married, and it may not have been easy for some of you. Neither does it seem to have been easy for this unnamed couple whose wedding Jesus, His mother, and His disciples attend in Cana of Galilee. The story of the wedding at Cana of Galilee is found only in John’s Gospel. It is on this occasion that our Lord performs His first demonstration of power. It is no mere miracle; it is a sign, a miracle with a message. Let us listen carefully to the words of this text to learn what the Spirit of God intends to teach us from this wedding miracle. The Occasion (2:1-5) 1 Now on the third day there was a wedding at Cana in Galilee. 89 Jesus’ mother was there, 90 2 and both Jesus and his disciples were also invited to the wedding. 3 When the wine ran out, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no wine left.” 4 Jesus replied, “Woman, why are you saying this to me? My time has not yet come.” 5 His mother told the servants, “Whatever he tells you, do it.” In the Old and New Testament worlds, weddings were happy, festive occasions just as they are today. The marriage ceremony was considerably longer, during which time there was feasting and celebration. Two passages in the Bible shed light on what may have taken place at this celebration in this second chapter of John. The first is the marriage of Jacob and Leah in Genesis chapter 29. Actually, Jacob thought he was marrying Rachel, the younger sister for whom he had labored seven years. Laban outdoes Jacob in deceit by switching brides. A lengthy celebration, a good quantity of wine, and a very dark tent seem to explain how Jacob could spend the night consummating his marriage with Leah rather than Rachel. The second, and most instructive, wedding celebration is that of Samson in Judges 14. The marriage is never actually consummated, and in the end, this Philistine bride is given to Samson’s friend and perhaps even his best man (14:20). Samson finds this woman in Timnah and demands that his parents arrange for the marriage. On his way to the place, Samson is attacked by a young lion, which he tears apart with his bare hands. Samson says nothing of this to his anyone. Later on, when he is on his way to Timnah to be married, he comes across the lion’s carcass, in which a swarm of bees have created a honeycomb. Samson scoops out some honey, which he eats and shares with his parents, without telling them where it came from. During the week-long wedding celebration, Samson propounds a riddle to the Philistine young men w


What is the name of the new racecourse, opened in June 2009, about five miles north of Llanelli?

The Ultimate guide to Ffos Las Racecourse FAQs Ffos Las Racecourse is situated on the outskirts of the village of Trimsaran, in the county of Carmarthenshire in southwest Wales, five miles north of Llanelli. The 600-acre racecourse is actually built on the site of the largest open cast coal mine in Europe, but no signs of its industrial heritage remain and, today, the course offers scenic views of the Gwendraeth Valley and Carmarthen Bay. Ffos Las has the distinction of being the first new turf racecourse to be opened in Britain in the last 80 years. Unlike the now defunct Great Leighs Racecourse, in Essex, which went into administration just nine months after it officially opened in 2008, Ffos Las was complete in every detail when it opened and has thrived ever since. The racecourse staged its first fixture in the summer of 2009 and, in 2013, is scheduled to host 19 National Hunt fixtures, seven Flat fixtures, between July and September and one mixed fixture. For racegoers, Ffos Las offers just a single enclosure, although admission prices vary according to whether meetings are classified as “Standard”, “Premium” or “Feature.” Saturday Show Night in May, for example, is a “Feature” fixture at £20 per person, Family Fun Raceday in April is a “Premium” fixture at £16 person and Ryan Jones Testimonial Raceday in August is a “Standard” fixture at £12 per person. Admission is free for accompanied children regardless of the pricing structure. For corporate events, large and small, the course offers five function rooms, up to eight breakout rooms, the Blinkers Bar, capable of seating 350 people, banquet style and a selection of hospitality boxes for smaller meetings. The 600 acres of land surrounding the racecourse is also available for outdoor events. Free Wi-Fi and free car parking, lunch and refreshments are included in all delegate packages, the latest audio/visual equipment is available on request and a dedicated events team is on hand to make sure events run smoothly. Getting there View Larger Map What’s unique about the course at Ffos Las? Ffos Las consists of a flat, galloping oval, approximately a mile and a half around, with generous, sweeping bends that suit even the longest striding horse. The straight six furlong course is nearly 200 feet wide, with gentle undulations throughout. The slightly downhill finish tends to favour horses that race prominently, especially when the ground is good or faster. Over Jumps, there are nine, moderately stiff, fences per circuit. Notable Races and Events The very first race ever to be run at Ffos Las, the Freebets.co.uk “National Hunt” Novices’ Hurdle, on June 18, 2009 was won by the 6-year-old Plunkett, trained by Evan Williams in Llancarfan, Vale of Glamorgan and owned by Hywel Jones, a native of west Wales. Mr. Jones said, “It’s a historic moment and I’m proud to win this first race.” The two most valuable races run at Ffos Las are the William Hill Welsh Champion Hurdle, a limited handicap hurdle over 2 miles 4 furlongs worth £50,000 in total prize money and the William Hill West Wales National, a handicap steeplechase over 3 miles 4 furlongs worth £30,000 in total prize money. In February 2013, the William Hill Champion Hurdle was won by Alan King’s 6-year-old Medinas, who went on to win the valuable Coral Cup at the Cheltenham Festival the following month at odds of 33/1. The winner of the 2013 William Hill West Wales National, Mark Bradstock’s 10-year-old Carruthers, fared less well on his only subsequent start when pulled up in the Midlands National, over 4 miles 1½ furlongs, at Uttoexeter. However, he’s becoming a course specialist at Ffos Las, having won on both visits, so he could be one to look out for on his return to the track. Top Owners, Jockeys and Trainers On the Flat at Ffos Las, Martin Dwyer, Steve Drowne and Cathy Gannon have all ridden 14 winners since the racecourse opened in 2009, although in terms of strike rate Martin Dwyer leads the way by virtue of having achieved that total from 29 rides, whereas Steve Drowne and Cathy Gannon have needed 40 and 57 rides


Who was Britain's longest serving Prime Minister, holding office from 1812-27?

FACTBOX - Longest-serving prime ministers | Reuters Thu May 3, 2007 | 12:31 PM BST FACTBOX - Longest-serving prime ministers Tony Blair chalked up a decade in office on Tuesday. He ranks ninth on the list of longest serving prime ministers and is only the second person in the last 100 years to have held the job for 10 years. Here are some facts about prime ministers: -- Only Margaret Thatcher has outlasted Blair as prime minister in the past century, occupying the head of government's Downing Street residence for 11-1/2 years from 1979 to 1990. -- Both fall well short of several previous occupants of the post. Sir Robert Walpole, generally regarded as the first prime minister, served nearly 21 years from 1721-42. -- Blair is the longest-serving Labour Party prime minister and the first to win three elections in a row. -- One woman and 51 men have passed through the doors of Number 10 Downing Street as prime minister since the address was first associated with leaders in 1730. -- George Canning holds the record for the shortest term as prime minister, serving just 119 days in 1827. -- Here's a list of the longest serving prime ministers: - Robert Walpole: (1721-42) 20 years 314 days. - William Pitt the Younger: (1783-1801; 1804-06) 18 years 343 days. - Robert Banks Jenkinson, Earl of Liverpool: (1812-27) 14 years 305 days. - Robert Gascoyne-Cecil, Marquess of Salisbury: (1885-86; 1886-92; 1895-1902) 13 years 252 days. - William Ewart Gladstone: (1868-74; 1880-85; 1886; 1892-94) 12 years 126 days. - Lord North: (1770-82) 12 years 58 days. - Margaret Thatcher: (1979-90) 11 years 209 days. - Henry Pelham: (1743-54) 10 years 191 days. - Tony Blair: (1997-) 10 years. (Source: 10 Downing Street website) ADVERTISEMENT


"Who, in 1935, said, ""The Pope! How many divisions has he""?"

Joseph Stalin - Wikiquote Joseph Stalin Jump to: navigation , search Joseph Stalin Joseph Stalin ( 21 December { 9 December Old Style } 1879 – 5 March 1953 ) was the first General Secretary of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union from late 1922 until his death on 5 March 1953. Following Lenin 's death in 1924 he rose to become the leader of the Soviet Union . He was the father of Svetlana Alliluyeva . Contents Quotes[ edit ] If the opposition disarms, all is well and good. If it refuses to disarm, we shall disarm it ourselves. Mankind is divided into rich and poor, into property owners and exploited; and to abstract oneself from this fundamental division, and from the antagonism between poor and rich, means abstracting oneself from fundamental facts. I have no son named Yakov. as quoted in Joseph Stalin: Dictator of the Soviet Union (2006) by Brenda Haugen, p. 11 Stalin's speeches, writings and authorised interviews[ edit ] From the point of view of the onlooker, the question of the existence of a Georgian newspaper in general, and the question of its content and trend in particular, may seem to settle themselves naturally and simply: the Georgian Social-Democratic movement is not a separate, exclusively Georgian, working-class movement with its own separate programme; it goes hand in hand with the entire Russian movement and, consequently, accepts the authority of the Russian Social-Democratic Party—hence it is clear that a Georgian Social-Democratic newspaper should be only a local organ that deals mainly with local questions and reflects the local movement. But behind this reply lurks a difficulty which we cannot ignore and which we shall inevitably encounter. We refer to the language difficulty. While the Central Committee of the Russian Social-Democratic Party is able to explain all general questions with the aid of the all-Party newspaper and leave it to the regional committees to deal only with local questions, the Georgian newspaper finds itself in a difficulty as regards content. The Georgian newspaper must simultaneously play the part of an all-Party and of a regional, or local organ. As the majority of Georgian working-class readers cannot freely read the Russian newspaper, the editors of the Georgian newspaper have no right to pass over those questions which the all-Party Russian newspaper is discussing, and should discuss. Thus, the Georgian newspaper must inform its readers about all questions of principle concerning theory and tactics. At the same time it must lead the local movement and throw proper light on every event, without leaving a single fact unexplained, and providing answers to all questions that excite the local workers. The Georgian newspaper must link up and unite the Georgian and Russian militant workers The newspaper must inform its readers about everything that interests them at home, in Russia and abroad. from "From (the) Editors" (1901) an article in a socialist newspaper-- Stalin was one of the editors (aged 22) As we know, the goal of every struggle is victory. But if the proletariat is to achieve victory, all the workers, irrespective of nationality, must be united. Clearly, the demolition of national barriers and close unity between the Russian, Georgian, Armenian, Polish, Jewish and other proletarians is a necessary condition for the victory of the proletariat of all Russia. Social democracy is objectively the moderate wing of fascism.... These organisations (ie Fascism and social democracy) are not antipodes, they are twins. Joseph Stalin, “Concerning the International Situation,” Works, Vol. 6, January-November, 1924, pp. 293-314. We are not the kind of people who, when the word " anarchism " is mentioned, turn away contemptuously and say with a supercilious wave of the hand: "Why waste time on that, it's not worth talking about!" We think that such cheap "criticism" is undignified and useless. Nor are we the kind of people who console themselves with the thought that the Anarchists "have no masses behind them and, therefore, are not so dangerous." It is not who has a larger or


Which is the largest province, by area, in Afghanistan?

Afghanistan Provinces Population: 1946 estimate. There were also an additional 2,000,000 Afghani nomads. Current divisions: lists some of the current provinces located in the territory of the old provinces. By ~1957, the provinces of Ghazni (capital Ghazni), Girishk (Girishk), and Parvan (Charikar) had been formed. ~1958: Sheberghan province was formed. By 1964, the provinces of Badghis, Baghlan and Pul-i-Khumri, Bamian, Ghorat, Kalat, Kapisa, Konduz, Kunarha, Laghman, Lowgar, Nangarhar, Nimruz, Oruzgan, Paktia, Samangan, Talugan, and Wardak and Maiden had been formed, and Eastern, Kataghan, and Southern had disappeared in the process. 1964-04-30: Names of provinces changed as follows: Baghlan and Pul-i-Khumri became Baghlan; Ghorat became Ghor (Ghowr); Girishk became Helmand; Kalat became Zabul (Zabol); Kunarha became Konarha (Konar); Maimana became Faryab; Mazar-i-Sharif became Balkh; Shibarghan became Jowzjan; Talugan became Takhar; Wardak and Maiden became Wardak (Vardak). ~1970: Name of capital of Helmand changed from Bost to Lashgar Gah. ~1971: In 1966, the geographer of the Bureau of Intelligence and Research at the U.S. State Department wrote, "It has been proposed that a new province of Katawaz and Urugan be formed from part of Paktia Province." A development plan for Katawaz and Urugan was underway, so perhaps this proposal was to help administer the project. Katawaz-Urgun province is shown in the Times Atlas, 1971 edition. In later sources, Paktia province is restored to its original extent. ~1972: Name of capital of Ghowr changed from Qala Ahangaran to Chaghcharan; name of capital of Laghman changed from Tigri to Mehtar Lam; capital of Oruzgan moved from Qala-Hazar Qadam to Tarin Kowt. 1973-07-26: Formal name of country changed from Kingdom of Afghanistan to Republic of Afghanistan. ~1975: Name of Chakhansur province changed to Nimruz. ~1978: Capital of Kapisa moved from Tagab to Mahmud-e-Eraqi. Name of capital of Konar changed from Chigha Sarai to Asadabad. Formal name of country changed to Democratic Republic of Afghanistan. ~1982: Paktika province formed from parts of Ghazni and Paktia. The provinces of Afghanistan at that time were as follows. Province [2] " Afghanistan: A Shredded Tapestry   ", Permanent Committee on Geographical Names, London, 2001, says that the spelling Konduz is obsolete and Kondoz should now be used, and that the capital of Nurestan is Kamdish. [3] http://www.pcpafg.org/map_data/databases/Population_estamit.xls, retrieved 2005-04-01, is a spreadsheet with population data attributed to "LGA(CSO) CENSUS 1979" (CSO is probably Central Statistics Office). [4] Afghanistan Geographic & Thematic Layers   , a webpage of the U.N. Food and Agriculture Organization, is an interface to Programme Management Information System (ProMIS). To find province areas, click on "Administration" in the navigation bar, then "32 Provinces", then "Provinces", then click on one of the provinces shown on the map. [5] Encyclopï¿½dia Britannica World Atlas, Chicago, 1957. [6] Kratkaya Geograficheskaya Entsiklopediya, Moscow, 1960.


Which title was given to the series of books by Roger Hargreaves, which featured the female counterparts of the Mr Men?

Mr. Men - 必应 Sign in Mr. Men Mr. Men is a series of 49 children's books by British author Roger Hargreaves commencing in 1971. From 1981, an accompanying series of 42 Little Miss books by the same author, but with female characters were published. After Hargreaves's death in 1988, his son Adam Hargreaves began writing and illustrating new stories like Mr. Nobody and Mr. Cool. Each book in the original Mr. Men and Little Miss series introduced a different title character and his/her single dominant personality to convey a simple moral lesson. The Mr. Men and Little Mi ... (展开) ss characters frequently reappeared in other characters books. As of 2015, a total of 85 Mr. Men and Little Miss characters had been featured in series. The books' simple stories, with brightly coloured, boldly drawn illustrations, made them very popular, with sales of over 100 million worldwide across 28 countries. Roger Hargreaves The first six Mr. Men books were published in United Kingdom in 1971, priced at 20p each. Mr. Tickle was the first Mr. Men character created by Hargreaves, inspired by his son, Adam, who had asked him what a tickle looked like. Hargreaves responded with a round, orange figure with long, bendy arms. Over the course of the 1970s Roger Hargreaves produced 38 more Mr Men in addition to Mr Tickle, as well as producing a number of other Mr Men books. In the 1980s Roger Hargreaves began the Little Miss series with 'Little Miss Bossy' and he produced 21 characters and books. As well as this two special Mr Men stories were created in 1985 'Mr Nobody' and 'Mr Christmas'. Both of these have been rereleased in later years. Roger Hargreaves died in 1988 and his son Adam was to take over the franchise. French Mr Men and Little Miss In France Colette David (artist), Viviane Cohen and Evelyne Lallemand (writers) produced a number of new characters. The characters 'Mr Crosspatch', 'Mr No', 'Little Miss Yes', 'Little Miss All-Goes-Well', 'Little Miss Loud', 'Little Miss Careful', 'Little Miss Brilliant', 'Little Miss Flirt', 'Little Miss Pain-in-the-Neck' and 'Little Miss Prim' were only released in France whereas four Mr Men characters and nine Little Miss characters were also published in English and can be seen listed below as being released in 1990. Adam Hargreaves After his father's death, Adam Hargreaves took over the Mr Men. A competition was held in the British Sunday Times newspaper for children to submit their own Mr. Men character for inclusion in a limited edition celebrating the 30th anniversary of the series. Mr. Cheeky, submitted by then eight-year-old Gemma Almond, was selected as the winning entry. Gemma's creation led to a book featuring her character being published; it was sold only in W H Smith branches, with a portion of the proceeds going to a charity supporting children with leukaemia. In 2003 Adam created three new Mr Men characters and three new Little Miss characters. He also created 'Little Miss Christmas' to accompany 'Mr Christmas' after this book was rereleased with new illustrations. In April 2004, Hargreaves' widow Christine sold the rights to the Mr. Men and Little Miss characters to UK entertainment group Chorion for £28 million. In 2006, to celebrate 35 years of Mr. Men and 25 years of Little Miss, Mr. Birthday and Little Miss Birthday were published. There was also an art exhibition at the Animation Art Gallery in central London. In October 2006, Adam Hargreaves created the first Little Miss character based on a real person, Stella McCartney, which he named Little Miss Stella. This was published as a limited edition of 1,000 copies for use as fashion show invitations. In February 2011, 20th Century Fox and 21 Laps Entertainment announced plans for an animated film. In 2011, Sanrio, the Japanese design company best known as the creators of Hello Kitty, announced that they had reached an agreement to acquire the rights to the Mr. Men and Little Miss characters from Chorion. This marked the first time that Sanrio had licensed a third-party character since owning the rights to Osamu Tezuka's Unico charact


Which city is the capital of the North-West Frontier Province of Pakistan?

Peshawar | Define Peshawar at Dictionary.com Peshawar noun 1. a city in N Pakistan, near the Khyber Pass: capital of the former North-West Frontier province. North-West Frontier Province noun 1. a province in Pakistan, bordering Punjab and Kashmir on the west: a former province of British India. 28,773 sq. mi. (77,516 sq. km). Capital: Peshawar. Examples from the Web for Peshawar Expand Contemporary Examples Pakistani agents working for the CIA spotted him driving his white Suzuki near Peshawar and took down the license number. British Dictionary definitions for Peshawar Expand noun 1. a city in N Pakistan, at the E end of the Khyber Pass: one of the oldest cities in Pakistan and capital of the ancient kingdom of Gandhara; university (1950). Pop: 1 255 000 (2005 est) North-West Frontier Province noun 1. a province in N Pakistan between Afghanistan and Jammu and Kashmir: part of British India from 1901 until 1947; of strategic importance, esp for the Khyber Pass. Capital: Peshawar. Pop: 20 170 000 (2003 est). Area: 74 522 sq km (28 773 sq miles) 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


Who was the Chief Constable of Greater Manchester, who died in suspicious circumstances in Snowdonia in 2008?

How many MORE lovers did 'suicide' police chief have? | Daily Mail Online How many MORE lovers did 'suicide' police chief have? By PAUL BRACCHI and NICK CRAVEN Last updated at 13:12 15 March 2008 The widow of Greater Manchester police chief Michael Todd returned to the family home yesterday for the first time since his body was found on Mount Snowdon on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Todd's private life is to be investigated in order to make sure it had no impact on his professional performance. Greater Manchester Police have asked that colleagues from the West Midlands look into Mr Todd's personal life to ensure it had no impact on his duties as chief constable, it was announced today. A statement from Her Majesty's Inspectorate of Constabulary said that North Wales Police were investigating the circumstances surrounding Mr Todd's apparent suicide, but West Midlands Police had been called in following the revelations about his personal conduct. It read: "An independent rigorous inquiry into the circumstances surrounding Michael Todd's tragic death is currently being handled on behalf of the coroner by North Wales Police. HM Inspectorate are in liaison with that constabulary and are monitoring developments closely. "Given the circumstances, an examination of the circumstances will take place to ensure that nothing in the conduct of Mr Todd's personal life had adversely impacted on the professional discharge of his duties as chief constable." A Manchester police source revealed the decision to investigate Mr Todd's private life had been taken to ensure that everything was done above board. The source said: "We decided to say, 'Let's do this properly, and lets make sure everything is being done properly'." It recently emerged Mr Todd had sent "absolutely devastating" text messages to his mistress Angie Robinson and an unnamed policewoman shortly before he went missing. It is understood the search for the father-of-three was launched after they raised the alarm. He was found on the mountain with a bottle of gin. It is not clear whether he committed suicide or was drunk and stumbled during a storm. A senior police source said: "It appears Mr Todd sent just two texts from Snowdon - one to Angie Robinson and one to a female officer in the Met. "The content of these texts has been described to me as 'absolutely devastating' and was distressing enough to lead both recipients to immediately telephone Greater Manchester Police." Mr Todd's wife Carolyn, 47, was informed last Thursday that her husband - who has been linked to a number of women - was having an affair with 50-year-old Mrs Robinson, chief executive of the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce. Here, a Mail investigation unravels Mr Todd's complicated private life. Loving tribute: Mr Todd's widow Carolyn, yesterday There would seem to have been no more fitting tribute to Michael Todd than the photograph which appeared in his local paper this week. It showed him surrounded by his colleagues, many of them from the rank and file, and was accompanied by the headline: "Chief constable who led from the front". He was, to use that old cliche, the "Copper's Copper", and never more so, his many admirers would argue, than on the occasion of this picture. It was taken in 2004. Mr Todd had just successfully lobbied the Government for extra funds to put more bobbies on the beat in Manchester. Now, for the first time, the manpower of his force had reached 8,000 (the following year, burglaries were down 41 per cent, robberies by 32 per cent, and car crime by a quarter). Among those taking part in the lineup to publicise the successful recruitment drive was the '8,000th' officer to join the force. Mr Todd is seen standing beside Laura Nagulapalli, warmly shaking her hand. "From this moment on you will be training to perform a crucial role, fighting crime and protecting people," he told her. It didn't turn out quite that way. Less than six months on, Laura Nagulapalli was arrested and subsequently convicted of fraud. Shortly before joining the police, it emerged, she had obtained more than


Which is the lowest prime number greater than 50?


"Who, in 1936, said, ""Guns will make us powerful. Butter will only make us fat""?"

Hermann Göring - Wikiquote Hermann Göring Jump to: navigation , search I don't have to worry about Justice ; my mission is only to destroy and to exterminate; nothing more. The people can always be brought to the bidding of the leaders . That is easy. All you have to do is tell them they are being attacked and denounce the pacifists for lack of patriotism and exposing the country to danger . It works the same way in any country. Reichsmarschall Hermann Wilhelm Göring [also rendered as Goering] ( 12 January 1893 – 15 October 1946 ) was a German politician, military leader, and leading member of the Nazi party. He was founder of the Gestapo , and Head of the Luftwaffe . Contents Quotes[ edit ] We will go down in history either as the world 's greatest statesmen or its worst villains . My measures will not be crippled by any bureaucracy. Here I don't have to worry about Justice ; my mission is only to destroy and to exterminate; nothing more. Speech in Frankfurt (3 March 1933), as quoted in Gestapo : Instrument of Tyranny (1956) by Edward Crankshaw, p. 48 Shoot first and inquire afterwards, and if you make mistakes , I will protect you. Instruction to the Prussian police (1933); as quoted in The House that Hitler Built (1937) by Stephen Henry Roberts. p. 63 Guns will make us powerful; butter will only make us fat. Radio broadcast (1936), as quoted in The New Language of Politics: An Anecdotal Dictionary of Catchwords, Slogans, and Political Usage (1968) by William L. Safire, p. 178 Variants: Guns will make us strong, butter will only make us fat. We have no butter... but I ask you, would you rather have butter or guns? Preparedness makes us powerful. Butter merely makes us fat. We will go down in history either as the world's greatest statesmen or its worst villains . Statement (1937); quoted in Great Powers and Outlaw States : Unequal Sovereigns in the International Legal Order (2004) by Gerry J. Simpson, p. 291 The Jew must clearly understand one thing at once, he must get out! Speech in Vienna after the Austrian Anschluss (1938); when asked at the Nuremberg trials whether he meant what he said in this speech he replied "Yes, approximately." As reported from testimony in the Imperial War Museum, Folio 645, Box 156, , (20 October 1945), pp. 5-6 Now you see. You are even turning the Fuehrer against me. Ah, the Jews, the Jews, they'll be the death of me yet! Exclamation made by Göring in November 1938, soon after Kristallnacht. He returned from a day of dealing with the aftermath of the vandalism and looting to find his wife Emmy asking him to help Jewish friends of hers yet again, and the following day, received a note from Hitler, indicating this assistance must stop. As quoted in The Reich Marshal: A Biography of Hermann Goering (1974) by Leonard Mosley, p. 229. Ah, the Jews, the Jews, they'll be the death of me yet! Excellency, please sign. I hate to say it, but my job is not the easiest one. Prague, your capital- I should be terribly sorry if I were compelled to destroy this beautiful city. But I would have to do it, to make the English and French understand that my air force can do all it claims to do. Because they still don't want to believe this is so, and I should like an opportunity of giving them proof. Said by Goering to the President of Czechoslovakia Emile Hácha on March 15, 1939, when Hácha, tired and under heavy pressure from Hitler to sign a document effectively handing his country over to Germany, nonetheless tried to resist signing. Hácha eventually gave up, and the combined pressure that Hitler and Goering had put on him caused Hácha to have a heart attack at 4:00 that morning. As quoted in On Borrowed Time: How World War II Began (1969) by Leonard Mosley, p. 167. No enemy bomber can reach the Ruhr . If one reaches the Ruhr, my name is not Göring. You may call me Meyer. Addressing the Luftwaffe (September 1939) as quoted in August 1939: The Last Days of Peace (1979) by Nicholas Fleming, p. 171; "Meyer" (or "Meier") is a common name in Germany. This statement would come back to haunt him as Allied bombers


"The title of which Verdi opera translates as, ""The Fallen Woman""?"

Verdi Opera La Traviata 4/4 - Android Apps on Google Play Verdi Opera La Traviata 4/4 ( 5) Description This app is listening to the composer Giuseppe Verdi opera "La Traviata (Italian: La traviata)". Play time is over the entire 2 hours, so we decide to divide the opera to 4 apps according to acts and scenes. La traviata is an opera in three acts by Giuseppe Verdi set to an Italian libretto by Francesco Maria Piave. It is based on La dame aux Camélias (1852), a play adapted from the novel by Alexandre Dumas, fils. The title La traviata means literally The Fallen Woman, or perhaps more figuratively, The Woman Who Strayed. It was originally entitled Violetta, after the main character. Piave and Verdi wanted to follow Dumas in giving the opera a contemporary setting, but the authorities at La Fenice insisted that it be set in the past, "c. 1700". It was not until the 1880s that the composer and librettist's original wishes were carried out and "realistic" productions were staged. [Synopsis] Place: Paris and its vicinity Time: Beginning of the 18th century [Popular music] - Miti Truccato Pace (Flora Bervoix) - Dora Carral (Annina) - Tereno Meridionale (Domestico di Flora) - Mario Frosini (Commissionario) - Orchestra e Coro del Maggio Musicale Fiorentino [Instrumentation] The opera uses an orchestra with the following instrumentation: 2 flutes (fl. 2 doubling piccolo), 2 oboes, 2 clarinets, 2 bassoons, 4 horns, 2 trumpets, 3 trombones, cimbasso, timpani, cymbals, bass drum, triangle, strings Banda: 2 piccolos, A-flat piccolo clarinet, E-flat clarinet, 2 B-flat clarinets, 2 horns, flugelhorn, 3 trumpets, 2 trombones, tambourine, bass drum, castanets, harp, 2 double bass [La Traviata 1/4] 2. ACT ONE Dell'invito trascorsa è già l'ora (Coro) [4:57] 3. Libiamo ne'lieti calici (Alfredo) [2:57] 4. Che è ciò? (Tutti) [2:20] 5. Un dì felice, eterea...Si ridesta in ciel l'aurora (Alfredo) [6:27] 6. E strano! - Ah, fors'è lui (Violetta) [7:02] 7. Follie! Delirio vano è questo! - Sempre libera (Violetta) [4:58 ] [La Traviata 2/4] 1. ACT TWO Scene 1 Lunge da lei per me non v'ha diletto (Alfredo) [1:48] 2. De' miei bollenti spiriti...Annina, donde vieni? (Alfredo) [2:47] 3. O mio rimorso!...Alfredo? (Alfredo) [6:53] 4. Pura, siccome un angelo...Un dì, quando le veneri (Germont) [7:07] 5. Dite alla giovine...Non amarlo ditegli (Violetta) [9:46] 6. Dammi tu forza, o ciel!...Ah, vive sol quel core (Violetta) [6:33 ] 7. Di Provenza il mar...Né risponde d'un padre... (Germont) [4:39] 8. No, non udrai rimproveri (Germont) [3:40] [La Traviata 3/4] 1. Scene 2 Avrem lieta di maschere la notte...Di Madridi (Flora) [6:31] 2. Alfredo! Voi!...Or tutti a me...Ogni suo aver (Tutti) [8:18] 3. Di sprezzo degno...Alfredo, Alfredo, di questo core (Germont) [6:27] [La Traviata 4/4] 1. ACT THREE Prelude. Annina? Comandate? (Violetta) [8:06] 2. Tenesta la promessa - Attendo, né a me giungon mai - Addio del passato (Violetta) [8:17] 3. Largo a quadrupede (Coro de maschere) [0:48] 4. Signora... Che t'accade?...Parigi, o cara (Annina, Violetta) [1:47] 5. Parigi, o cara...Ah! Gran Dio! (Alfredo) [9:50] 6. Ah, Violetta!...Se una pudica vergine (Germont) [6:12] (Quotation: Wikipedia)


Which politician held the post of Mayor of Paris from March 1977 until May 1995?

Jacques Chirac - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Your continued donations keep Wikipedia running!     Jacques Chirac "Chirac" redirects here. For other uses, see Chirac (disambiguation) . Jacques Chirac Roman Catholic Jacques René Chirac (born November 29 , 1932 in Paris ) is a French politician and the current President of the French Republic . He was elected to this office in 1995 and re-elected in 2002. His current term expires in 2007. As President, he is an ex officio Co-Prince of Andorra and Grand Master of the French Légion d'honneur . After completing studies at the Institut d'Etudes Politiques de Paris and the École Nationale d'Administration , Jacques Chirac began his career as a high-level civil servant , and soon entered politics . He has since occupied various senior positions, such as Minister of Agriculture , Prime Minister , Mayor of Paris , and finally President of France. He has stood for lower tax rates, the removal of price controls , strong punishment for crime and terrorism ; and business privatization . He has also argued for more socially responsible economic policies, and was elected in 1995 after campaigning on a platform of healing the "social rift" (fracture sociale). His economic policies have at various times included both laissez-faire and dirigiste (state directed) ideas. On European Union issues, he has ranged from adopting eurosceptic stances on some issues to rather more pro-EU positions. Contents 15 External links [ edit ] Early life and family Born on 29 November 1932 in the Geoffroy Saint-Hilaire clinic (fifth district of Paris ), Jacques Rene Chirac is the son of Abel François Chirac (1893-1968), a company administrator, and Marie-Louise Valette (1902-1973), a housewife. Both families were of peasant stock - even though his two grandfathers were teachers - from Sainte-Féréole in Corrèze . According to Chirac, his name "originates from the langue d'oc , that of the troubadours, therefore that of poetry". He is a Roman Catholic . The young Chirac was an only child (his elder sister, Jacqueline, died in infancy before his birth), and was educated in Paris at the Lycée Carnot and at the Lycée Louis-le-Grand . After his baccalaureat , he did a three month stint as a sailor. In 1956, he married Bernadette Chodron de Courcel , with whom he later had two daughters, Laurence (born March 4 , 1958 ) and Claude ( January 14 , 1962 ). Claude has long been his public relations assistant and personal advisor, [1] while Laurence, who suffered from anorexia nervosa in her youth, does not participate in the political activities of her father. [2] Chirac is the grandfather of Martin Rey-Chirac by the relationship of Claude with French judoka Thierry Rey. [ edit ] Early political career view  •  talk  •  edit Inspired by General Charles de Gaulle to enter public life, Chirac continued pursuing a civil service career in the 1950s. During this period, he joined the French Communist Party ; he sold copies of L'Humanité , and took part in meetings of a communist cell [3] . In 1950, he signed the Soviet -inspired Stockholm Appeal for the abolition of nuclear weapons –enough for him to be questioned when he applied for his first visa to the United States [4] . In 1953, he attended Harvard University 's summer school before entering the École Nationale d'Administration (ENA), the elite, competitive-entrance college that trains France's top civil servants, in 1957. After earning a graduate degree from the ENA in 1959, he became a civil servant and rose rapidly through the ranks. As soon as April 1962, Chirac was appointed head of the personal staff of Georges Pompidou , then prime minister under de Gaulle. This appointment launched Chirac's political career. Pompidou considered Chirac his protégé and referred to him as "my bulldozer" for his skill at getting things done. The nickname "Le Bulldozer" caught on in French political circles. Chirac still maintains this reputation. "Chirac cuts through the crap and comes straight to the point...It's refreshing, although you have to put your seat belt on when you wo


In Roman times, where was the metallic element Copper chiefly mined, giving rise to its present name?

Copper - The Full Wiki The Full Wiki       Note: Many of our articles have direct quotes from sources you can cite, within the Wikipedia article! This article doesn't yet, but we're working on it! See more info or our list of citable articles . Related top topics Top food additives Did you know ... the nipples of the Ancient Greek statue Victorious Youth (pictured) were cast in copper to contrast with the bronze of the torso ? in 1909, the American Brass Company manufactured two-thirds of all the brass in the United States , consumed a third of all copper produced in the U.S., and was the largest fabricator of nonferrous metal in the world? chalcocite , a profitable and desirable kind of copper ore , was particularly plentiful in the now-depleted copper mines of Cornwall , England and Bristol, Connecticut ? 64Cu-ATSM (diacetyl-bis(N4-methylthiosemicarbazone)) , a chemical with a radioactive isotope of copper , has been shown to increase the survival time of tumor-bearing animals with no acute toxicity ? a Carley float was a liferaft fashioned from a large ring of copper tubing surrounded by cork and canvas ? More interesting facts on Copper Include this on your site/blog: Periodic table Appearance reddish/orange metallic luster 63Cu is stable with 34 neutrons 65Cu 65Cu is stable with 36 neutrons This box: view • talk • edit Copper (pronounced /ˈkɒpər/, KOP -ər) is a chemical element with the symbol Cu ( Latin : cuprum) and atomic number 29. It is a ductile metal with very high thermal and electrical conductivity. Pure copper is rather soft and malleable, and a freshly-exposed surface has a pinkish or peachy color. It is used as a thermal conductor , an electrical conductor , a building material, and a constituent of various metal alloys . A copper disc made by continuous casting and etching . Copper metal and alloys have been used for thousands of years. In the Roman era, copper was principally mined on Cyprus , hence the origin of the name of the metal as Cyprium, "metal of Cyprus", later shortened to Cuprum. There may be insufficient reserves to sustain current high rates of copper consumption. [1] Some countries, such as Chile and the United States , still have sizable reserves of the metal which are extracted through large open pit mines. Copper compounds are known in several oxidation states, usually 2+, where they often impart blue or green colors to natural minerals such as turquoise and have been used historically widely as pigments. Copper as both metal and pigmented salt, has a significant presence in decorative art . Copper 2+ ions are soluble in water, where they function at low concentration as bacteriostatic substances and fungicides. For this reason, copper metal can be used as an anti-germ surface that can add to the anti-bacterial and antimicrobial features of buildings such as hospitals. [2] In sufficient amounts, copper salts can be poisonous to higher organisms as well. However, despite universal toxicity at high concentrations, the 2+ copper ion at lower concentrations is an essential trace nutrient to all higher plant and animal life. In animals, including humans, it is found widely in tissues, with concentration in liver, muscle, and bone. It functions as a co-factor in various enzymes and in copper-based pigments . Contents Main article: Copper Age Copper, as native copper , is one of the few metals to occur naturally as an un-compounded mineral. Copper was known to some of the oldest civilizations on record, and has a history of use that is at least 10,000 years old. Some estimates of copper's discovery place this event around 9000 BC in the Middle East . [3] A copper pendant was found in what is now northern Iraq that dates to 8700 BC. [4] It is probable that gold and meteoritic iron were the only metals used by humans before copper. [5] By 5000 BC, there are signs of copper smelting : the refining of copper from simple copper compounds such as malachite or azurite . Among archaeological sites in Anatolia, Çatal Höyük (~6000 BC) features native copper artifacts and smelted lead beads, but no sme


"""Go Now"", in 1964, is the only No 1 U.K. hit record for which famous group?"

in News In 2003, the Moody Blues released their sixteenth and, what looks to be, final studio album December. The band is a near constant presence on the road and that is where it looks like they will be concentrating all future work, including any releases. Justin Hayward, who has been the bands guitarist and vocalist since 1966, recently talked with the Fort Myers Florida Weekly, telling them “I think this is probably it. People want DVDs from us now. I think any product we do will be along that line.” The Moody Blues have an impressive catalog even though it only includes sixteen studio albums over 51 years. Their debut, 1965’s The Magnificent Moodies, had a strong Merseybeat sound including their first hit, Go Now (1964 / #10 U.S. / #1 U.K.). Made up of Denny Laine, Ray Thomas, Mike Pinder, Clint Warwick and Graeme Edge, the lineup only lasted two years with Warwick retiring from music and Lane striking out for greener pastures. In came Hayward and John Lodge and the band decided to change directions. They signed with Decca and, after a couple of unsuccesful singles, were moved to the new Derem label where they were charged with putting together a rock version of Antonin Dvorak’s New World Symphony. While that project was never completed, they built enough of a reputation that they were allowed to follow their rock and orchestra concept to record the masterpiece Days of Future Past (1967 / #27 U.K. // 1973 / #3 U.S.). While the main single from the album, Nights in White Satin, was not a hit upon its release in 1967, it went to number 2 in the U.S. and 9 in the U.K. upon its rerelease in 1972. Days of Future Past kicked off a long line of rock/orchestral works from the band including In Search of the Lost Chord, On the Threshold of a Dream, To Our Children’s Children’s Children, Every Good Boy Deserves Favour and Seventh Soujourn. After an extended hiatus, the band came back together in 1978 with Patrick Moraz replacing Pinder during the recording of their album Octave. The new set marked a change for the group with more synthesizers and only three tracks including strings. That change became complete with 1981’s Long Distance Voyager, their second U.S. number 1, which included the very 80’s sounding Gemini Dream. Since 1981, the Moody Blues only recorded five more studio albums along with the holiday themed December. While those albums may not be considered the classics of the early 70’s releases, they did produce a number of hits including Your Wildest Dream and I Know You’re Out There Somewhere. Lodge added that it was a favorite time for him. “The most fun was that time in the ’80s — to have that opportunity to be on TV and have all the times of having hit singles in your early 40s. I was a kid in the ’60s, with my head down and a little too stoned. In the ’80s, I was able to enjoy it. Believe it or not, a lot of our audience today came from that time, not the ’60s.” The Moody Blues play Hollywood, FL tomorrow night are are scheduled for U.S. dates through April 2. ——————————————————————————————————————————————


"Which actor played the roles of Lord Nelson in the 1941 film, ""That Hamilton Woman"", and Heathcliff in the 1939 version of ""Wuthering Heights""?"

Laurence Olivier - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS Actor | Producer | Director Laurence Olivier could speak William Shakespeare 's lines as naturally as if he were "actually thinking them", said English playwright Charles Bennett , who met Olivier in 1927. Laurence Kerr Olivier was born in Dorking, Surrey, England, to Agnes Louise (Crookenden) and Gerard Kerr Olivier, a High Anglican priest. His surname came from a ... See full bio » Born: Famous Directors: From Sundance to Prominence From Christopher Nolan to Quentin Tarantino and every Coen brother in between, many of today's most popular directors got their start at the Sundance Film Festival . Here's a list of some of the biggest names to go from Sundance to Hollywood prominence. a list of 36 people created 09 Jun 2011 a list of 40 people created 21 May 2012 a list of 32 people created 19 Jan 2013 a list of 37 people created 2 weeks ago a list of 28 images created 3 days ago Do you have a demo reel? Add it to your IMDbPage How much of Laurence Olivier's work have you seen? User Polls Won     1     Oscar. Another    37 wins & 36 nominations. See more awards  » Known For  1984 The Ebony Tower (TV Movie) Henry Breasley  1967 Uncle Vanya (TV Movie) Dr. Mihail Lwowitch Astrow  1967 NET Playhouse (TV Series) Astrov  1956 Film Fanfare (TV Series) Himelf  1981 Clash of the Titans ("The Constellations - End Title", uncredited)  1960 The Entertainer (performer: "Why Should I Care?", "Hide Your Face, Mum", "Thank God I'm Normal", "I Don't Care Where They Bury My Body" - uncredited)  1953 The Beggar's Opera (performer: "At The Tree I Shall Suffer" (Uncredited), "How Happy Could I Be With Either" (uncredited), "The Charge Is Prepared" (uncredited))  1937 Fire Over England ("The Spanish Lady's Love" (ncredited))  1932 Westward Passage (performer: "The Wedding March", "What'll I Do?" - uncredited) Hide   1963 Uncle Vanya (stage director)  1957 Theatre Night (TV Series) (by arrangement with - 1 episode)  1948 Hamlet (presenter) / (voice: Ghost of Hamlet's Father - uncredited) Hide   1986 American Masters (TV Series documentary) Himself  1985 The 57th Annual Academy Awards (TV Special documentary) Himself - Presenter: Best Picture  1983 The Great Hamlets (TV Mini-Series documentary) Himself  1983 Great Performances (TV Series) Himself  1982 Hour Magazine (TV Series) Himself  1980 A New Germany, 1933-1939 (TV Movie documentary) Narrator  1979 The 51st Annual Academy Awards (TV Special documentary) Himself - Honorary Award Recipient & Nominee: Best Actor in a Leading Role  1975-1976 Arena (TV Series documentary) Himself  1973-1974 The World at War (TV Mini-Series documentary) Himself - Narrator  1973 Film Night (TV Series) Himself  1971 Tree of Life (Documentary short) Narrator  1970 Cinema (TV Series documentary) Himself  1970 Frost on Sunday (TV Series) Himself - Best Supporting Actor Winner  1967 ABC Stage 67 (TV Series) Himself  1966 Great Acting: Laurence Olivier (TV Movie documentary) Himself (interviewee)  1963 Farewell to the Vic (TV Movie documentary) Himself  1962 The Concrete Vision (TV Movie) Himself  1956 Korda Interviews (TV Movie documentary) Interviewee  1942 Malta G.C. (Short documentary) Narrator (voice, as Lieut. Laurence Olivier)  1941 Words for Battle (Documentary short) Narrator (voice)  2013-2016 Arena (TV Series documentary) Himself / Himself - Director, National Theatre, 1963-1973  2016 The Brontes at the BBC (TV Movie documentary) Heathcliff  2015 Timeshift (TV Series documentary) Himself  2014 Talking Pictures (TV Series documentary) Himself  2012 Frost on Interviews (TV Movie documentary) Himself (as Lord Olivier)  2009 Casper och den förbjudna filmen (TV Movie documentary) Himself  2007 Brando (TV Movie documentary) Himself  2006 60 Minutes (TV Series documentary) Himself - Actor  2006 The World's Greatest Actor (TV Movie documentary) Himself (as Sir Laurence Olivier)  1983-2001 Omnibus (TV Series documentary) Himself  1998-2001 American Masters (TV Series documentary) Himself  1998 Classified X (TV Movie documentary) Himself  1998 Th


The explorer and navigator, Christopher Columbus, was born around 1451, in which city?

Christopher Columbus - Explorer - Biography.com Christopher Columbus Famed Italian explorer Christopher Columbus discovered the "New World" of the Americas on an expedition sponsored by King Ferdinand of Spain in 1492. IN THESE GROUPS » quotes “I went to sea from the most tender age and have continued in a sea life to this day. Whoever gives himself up to this art wants to know the secrets of Nature here below. It is more than forty years that I have been thus engaged. Wherever any one has sailed, there I have sailed.” “Speaking of myself, little profit had I won from twenty years of service, during which I have served with so great labors and perils, for today I have no roof over my head in Castile; if I wish to sleep or eat, I have no place to which to go, save an inn or tavern, and most often I lack the wherewithal to pay the score.” “They say that there is in that land an infinite amount of gold, and that the people wear corals on their heads and very large bracelets of coral on their feet and arms; and that with coral they adorn and inlay chairs and chests and tables.” “This island and all the others are very fertile to a limitless degree, and this island is extremely so. In it there are many harbors on the coast of the sea, beyond comparison with others that I know in Christendom, and many rivers, good and large, which is marvellous.” “Our Almighty God has shown me the highest favor, which, since David, he has not shown to anybody.” “Already the road is opened to gold and pearls, and it may surely be hoped that precious stones, spices, and a thousand other things, will also be found.” “I have now seen so much irregularity, that I have come to another conclusion respecting the earth, namely, that it is not round as they describe, but of the form of a pear.” “In all the countries visited by your Highnesses' ships, I have caused a high cross to be fixed upon every headland, and have proclaimed, to every nation that I have discovered, the lofty estate of your Highnesses, and of your court in Spain.” “Thus the story of Christopher Columbus reminds us that all fruitful exploration and discovery begins with a willingness to set one's sails higher, to seek new horizons, and to follow wherever one's imagination and experience might lead. It also reminds us that industry and labor are the foundation of learning and progress.” (George H.W. Bush)” “I ought to be judged as a captain sent from Spain to the Indies, to conquer a nation numerous and warlike, with customs and religions altogether different to ours.” Christopher Columbus Christopher Columbus - Mini Biography (TV-14; 3:16) Legendary explorer Christopher Columbus was born in 1451 in a sea town in Italy and began sailing as a teenager. Columbus believed that sailing west would be a faster way to get to India. In August of 1492, Columbus set sail. Synopsis Explorer and navigator Christopher Columbus was born in 1451 in the Republic of Genoa, Italy. His first voyage into the Atlantic Ocean in 1476 nearly cost him his life. Columbus participated in several other expeditions to Africa. In 1492 Columbus left Spain in the Santa Maria, with the Pinta and the Niña along side. He has been credited for opening up the Americas to European colonization. Early Voyages Explorer and navigator Columbus was born in 1451, in the Republic of Genoa (Italy) to the son of a weaver. Columbus first went to sea as a teenager, participating in several trading voyages in the Mediterranean and Aegean seas. One such voyage, to the island of Khios, in modern day Greece, brought him the closest he would come to Asia. His first voyage into the Atlantic Ocean in 1476 nearly cost him his life as the commercial fleet he was sailing with was attacked by French privateers off the coast of Portugal. His ship was burned and Columbus had to swim to the Portuguese shore and make his way to Lisbon, Portugal, where he eventually settled and married Felipa Perestrello. The couple had one son, Diego around 1480. His wife died soon after and Columbus moved to Spain. He had a second son Fernando who was born out o


Featured on a British commemorative stamp in October 2009, Judy Fryd formed the Association of Parents of Backward Children in 1946. As what is it now known?

Health INFORMATIONS – Iwansuwandy's Blog copyright@2013 This Study  dedicated To my wife, sons and  my brother ,ls for all Diabetic Type 2 community in all over the world,specially( khususnya) Indonesia. Introductions Indonesian version Seseorang dengan diabetes tipe 2 dapat menggunakan latihan untuk membantu mengendalikan kadar gula darah mereka dan memberikan energi otot mereka perlu untuk berfungsi sepanjang hari. Dengan mempertahankan diet sehat dan olahraga yang cukup, seseorang dengan diabetes tipe 2 NON Insulin dependend diabetes melittus (NIDDM)   mungkin dapat menjaga gula darah mereka dalam rentang non-diabetes normal tanpa pengobatan.   Original info   A person with type 2 diabetes can use exercise to help control their blood sugar levels and provide energy their muscles need to function throughout the day. By maintaining a healthy diet and sufficient exercise, a person with type 2 diabetes NON Insulin Dependend diabetes melittus(NIDDM)  may be able to keep their blood sugar in the normal non-diabetic range without medication.   Diabetes tipe 2 Definisi Diabetes tipe 2 adalah penyakit (kronis) seumur hidup di mana ada gula tingkat tinggi (glukosa) dalam darah. Diabetes tipe 2 adalah bentuk paling umum diabetes. Alternatif Nama Noninsulin-dependent diabetes; Diabetes – tipe 2;   Diabetes onset(Timbul) saat  dewasa Penyebab, kejadian, dan faktor risiko Diabetes disebabkan oleh masalah dalam cara tubuh Anda membuat atau menggunakan insulin. Insulin dibutuhkan untuk memindahkan gula darah (glukosa) ke dalam sel, di mana disimpan dan kemudian digunakan untuk energi.   Pada  diabetes tipe 2, lemak, hati, dan sel-sel otot tidak merespon dengan benar terhadap insulin. Hal ini disebut resistensi insulin.  Akibatnya, gula darah tidak masuk ke sel-sel ini untuk disimpan untuk energi. Bila gula tidak dapat memasuki sel, gula tingkat tinggi membangun dalam darah. Hal ini disebut hiperglikemia. Diabetes tipe 2 biasanya terjadi perlahan-lahan dari waktu ke waktu.   Kebanyakan orang dengan penyakit kelebihan berat badan ketika mereka didiagnosis.   Peningkatan lemak membuat lebih sulit bagi tubuh Anda untuk menggunakan insulin cara yang benar. Diabetes tipe 2 juga dapat mengembangkan pada orang yang tipis. Ini lebih umum pada orang tua. Riwayat keluarga dan gen memainkan peran besar pada diabetes tipe 2.  Kegiatan tingkat rendah, pola makan yang buruk, dan berat badan berlebih di sekitar pinggang meningkatkan risiko Anda. Lihat juga: diabetes tipe 2 untuk daftar faktor risiko. Gejala Sering kali, orang dengan diabetes tipe 2 tidak menunjukkan gejala pada awalnya. Mereka mungkin tidak memiliki gejala selama bertahun-tahun. Gejala-gejala awal diabetes meliputi: • Kandung kemih, ginjal, kulit, atau infeksi lain yang lebih sering atau menyembuhkan perlahan • Kelelahan • Nyeri atau mati rasa pada kaki atau tangan Tanda dan tes Dokter mungkin menduga bahwa Anda memiliki diabetes jika kadar gula darah Anda lebih tinggi dari 200 mg / dL. Untuk memastikan diagnosa, satu atau lebih dari tes berikut harus dilakukan.  Tes darah Diabetes : diabetes didiagnosis jika lebih tinggi dari 126 mg / dL dua kali •  Uji Hemoglobin A1c o Normal: Kurang dari 5,7% o Pra-diabetes: 5,7% – 6,4% o Diabetes: 6,5% atau lebih tinggi Sedamg 6,5-9 Fakta Uji Hemoglobin A1c  The A1c Accu Base Kit Test adalah tes yang sangat akurat (kurang dari 1,0% CV) mampu mendeteksi varian hemoglobin abnormal dan / atau diam seperti S hemoglobin, dan C dan F dan lebih dari 850 lainnya. Setiap sampel disaring lebih dulu karena keberadaan hemoglobin abnormal dan / atau kinetika eritrosit terganggu (usia normal atau volume sel darah merah) Contoh, anemia (yang palsu dapat menurunkan nilai A1C).   Individu dengan diabetes yang berlangsung lama dapat hadir dengan kondisi yang disebut kekurangan  eritropoeitin (EPO) . Kekurangan  EPO dan / atanemia dianggap kondisi serius yang memerlukan intervensi medis yang tepat.  DEK dapat mempengaruhi jawaban A1c dan setiap sampel harus diskrining untuk kehadiran DEK. Perkiraan melaporkan bahwa lebih dari 650.000 orang Amerika Hitam dengan dia


What is the more common name for gypsum cement?

What is Gypsum? (with pictures) What is Gypsum? Last Modified Date: 29 November 2016 Copyright Protected: Can you see through these real-life optical illusions? Gypsum is the more common name for a mineral compound called calcium sulphate dihydroxide, or sulphate of lime. It is generally found underground near deposits of limestone or other minerals formed by evaporation. One of the most common forms of raw gypsum is a pure white crystal called alabaster . Another unprocessed type forms in desert terrain and its crystals resemble the petals of a flower. For this reason, many people refer to this form of calcium sulphate as the "desert rose." Because the calcium and sulfur molecules in gypsum are chemically bound to water, this material is routinely heated in order to remove 50% to 75% of its original moisture. The resulting powder is called burnt gypsum, although its white or translucent color does not change. This dehydrated form is valued for its ability to solidify almost immediately after water is added to it. It is marketed as the molding agent Plaster of Paris , and is used to make ordinary schoolroom chalk. Another common use for gypsum is the formation of drywall panels. During home construction, these panels are nailed into place to form a finished wall. Gypsum is naturally resistant to fire and heat, which helps it form a barrier between combustible wooden frames and the room itself. These drywall boards can also be cut to size without elaborate tools, making an ideal building material. Gypsum is also used to strengthen soil weakened by too much clay. Gardeners routinely amend weak soil by adding a layer of this material, which does not change the soil's acidity levels. Gypsum-enriched soil can also be used as an alternative to adobe mud, which tends to disintegrate after years of exposure to rainwater. Because of its hardening properties, gypsum is a popular ingredient in cement mixtures. It is also used as a mild abrasive in some toothpastes, since it is considered a non-toxic substance. On Moh's scale of mineral hardness, the compound is considered a 2, harder than talc but softer than limestone. Ad


"Which long running TV series was introduced by a piece of music, entitled, ""The Funeral March of a Marionette"", by Gounod?"

Alfred Hitchcock PresentsSignatures in Suspense: Film Music  on the Web CD Reviews Sept1999 Crotchet This is a superb production. I cannot think of a more elegant and fitting tribute to the master of suspense. One is immediately impressed with the quality feel of this album. The design is an elegant gate-fold sleeve with the booklet housed neatly under a flap that has a picture of Hitch photographed with a row of cans of films of all 49 of his thrillers up to Marnie. (Inside the booklet there is another witty picture of Hitch hitching himself up to place a can of his 50th film, Torn Curtain on the pile that towers above him.) The booklet and elaborate sleeve are printed beautifully in black and white with very tasteful typography and excellent pictures. Another of these shows Hitch walking down flights of stairs with an assistant dutifully carrying his studio chair behind him. But it is, of course, the music that is important and here we have some fascinating material that has never been released before and, even more important, the music of the majority of the tracks is conducted by the composers themselves. The album opens with the theme that introduced the long-running TV series Alfred Hitchcock Presents; Gounods Funeral March of a Marionette, chosen by Hitch himself. Its mordant strains were a perfect match for his rotund personality and dry wit. Dimitri Tiomkin conducts two themes. From Dial M for Murder, there is the love music for the scenes between Grace Kelly and Robert Cummins, which, at its centre, grows tawdry for this is the illicit affair that sparks off Ray Millands cunning murder plot. Cleverly, Tiomkin weaves the telephones dialling and ringing into his score. In contrast, constancy speaks in the love music for I Confess. It recalls the past love between the priest (Montgomery Clift) and Ruth (Anne Baxter). The quality of the sound on these two tracks is so-so. Franz Waxman is represented by the edgy energy of Jukebox # 6, from Rear Window; an overt jazz piece with the composer conducting the Paramount Studio orchestra. This exuberant little piece has never been available before. But it is, of course, Bernard Herrmann, whom we principally associate with Hitchcock. In this collection, we hear Herrmann himself conducting the Paramount Studio Orchestra in the Scene dAmour from Vertigo. The composer' reading is definitive: you feel Scottys pent-up sexual desire boiling over and the music fairly bristles with forebodings of imminent disillusion and tragedy. From North by Northwest, Herrmann conducts the MGM Studio Orchestra in the opening Fandango, but as it is used to underscore the scene where Cary Grant, forcibly intoxicated, careers out-of-control, driving down a country road. Also included are brilliant refurbishments of the old Decca Phase 4 (London) recordings Herrmann made, with the London orchestras, of Psycho (A narrative for Orchestra) and his deliciously wickedly funny A Portrait of Hitch (from The Trouble With Harry). Psycho comes up especially well with all those shrieking murder-scenes chords very well defined. Previously unreleased is Herrmanns Prelude from Marnie with the composer conducting the Universal Studio Orchestra. This prelude includes some poignant material that poignantly suggests the vulnerability of the beautiful Marnie. From Bernard Herrmanns more popular music-based score appropriate to The Wrong Man, in which musician Henry Fonda is wrongly accused of murder, we hear Elmer Bernstein conducting the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra in the films Prelude. But the most interesting of all the Herrmann tracks must surely be another previously unreleased set of three excerpts from his rejected music for Torn Curtain. These are: Prelude, The Ship and The Radiogram. In Herrmanns hands his 16 horns and 12 flutes vividly evoke the harsh, steely, unrelentingly repressive Soviet-block regime. The Prelude is certainly far more arresting than John Addisons relatively colourless, jazz-based, commercial score for which Hitch


Hedley Verity was an international star in which sport, during the 1930's?

Hedley Verity: Ashes legend who died for his country - BBC Sport BBC Sport Hedley Verity: Ashes legend who died for his country By Simon Austin Read more about sharing. England cricketer Hedley Verity, accustomed to the manicured turf and genteel surroundings of Headingley and Lord's, was now leading his troops against the German army in Sicily. Shells were exploding overhead, illuminating the night sky. Artillery fire rained in from all angles, making the dusty ground fizz and spit venomously. And the burning trees and crops surrounding Verity's battalion made them feel both trapped and exposed. Captain Verity, 38 years old and suffering from the debilitating effects of dysentery, remained at the front of his men. He ordered one of his platoons to a distant farmhouse and told the other to give them cover. Almost as soon as he uttered the words, Verity was hit in the chest by a piece of shrapnel and dumped to the ground in agony. Yet he still implored his men to "keep going". Verity's Ashes 1932-33: The infamous 'Bodyline' series in Australia, won 4-1 by England under the captaincy of the controversial Douglas Jardine. 1934: Australia gain revenge by winning series 2-1. Second Test at Lord's becomes known as 'Verity's Match' though, after he takes 15 wickets. 1936-7: Australia retain Ashes with 3-2 win. Don Bradman scores 270 in third Test in Melbourne, which some have described as the greatest-ever innings. 1938: Series finishes 1-1, so Australia again retain Ashes. Final Test is remarkable, with Len Hutton scoring 364 as England score 903 for 7 declared to square series. Verity died on 31 July 1943, almost exactly 70 years ago, and was the most illustrious of the five England Test cricketers to be killed in action. The proud Yorkshireman is regarded as one of the most effective slow left-arm bowlers in the history of English cricket, having taken an astonishing 1,956 first-class wickets at an average of just 14.90, inspiring Yorkshire to seven County Championships during the 1930s. The highlight of his domestic career was 10 for 10 against Nottinghamshire in a championship match in 1932, which is still a record today. Verity played in four Ashes series, including the infamous 'Bodyline' tour of Australia in 1932-33, which England won 4-1. The second Test of the 1934 series has actually become known as 'Verity's match', after he took 15 for 104, including 14 wickets in a day and the scalp of the great Don Bradman in each innings. Before Graeme Swann achieved the feat against Australia on Friday, he was the last England spinner to take five wickets in an Ashes Test at Lord's. His Test record is 144 wickets in 40 Test matches at an average of 24.37 and he took Bradman's wicket more times than any other Test bowler - eight times in 17 Tests. The legendary Australian actually wrote the foreword to Alan Hill's excellent biography 'Hedley Verity: Portrait of a Cricketer', which was published in 1986 and remains the definitive tome on the bowler. Bradman writes: "We were great rivals and I grew to respect him both as a gentleman and a player. His ideal physique and lovely economical lazy run-up were co-ordinated to put him in a perfect delivery position, with a superb command of length and direction. "But more than his cricketing skill was his sportsmanship and manly bearing under all circumstances. I never once heard him complain or offer a criticism. "His whole career exemplified all that was best about cricket and I deem it an honour and privilege to have been on stage with him in those golden days of the 1930s." Former Yorkshire and England captain Brian Close told me Verity has long been revered at Headingley, the ground he was born within the shadow of where there is a plaque bearing his name next to the Hutton gates. Bradman wrote of Verity's 'perfect delivery position' and 'superb command of length and direction' "I was only eight when the Second World War broke out," Close said, "so I never saw Hedley Verity play. But I looked up the records and heard others talk about him and soon realised what a great bowler he had


"Which single malt Scotch whisky is handcrafted by, ""The Sixteen Men of Tame?"

Glenmorangie 1974 - Bot.2000 Scotch Whisky : The Whisky Exchange Glenmorangie 1974 Highland Single Malt Scotch Whisky Distillery Bottling This product is currently out of stock Enter your email address below, you will be notified when this product is available. when this product is available. Facts A 1974 vintage Glenmorangie bottled in 2000, specially for the duty free market. The best selling malt in the UK when it was bottled, this was handcrafted by the sixteen men of Tain (the distillery famously only uses 16 staff in the production process). Bottler


"In the Sherlock Holmes story, ""The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle"", what was the Blue Carbuncle?"

Short Stories: The Adventure of the Blue Carbuncle by Arthur Conan Doyle <    2    >      "Precisely. You allude to my attempt to recover the Irene Adler papers, to the singular case of Miss Mary Sutherland, and to the adventure of the man with the twisted lip. Well, I have no doubt that this small matter will fall into the same innocent category. You know Peterson, the commissionaire?"      "Yes."      "It is to him that this trophy belongs."      "It is his hat."      "No, no, he found it. Its owner is unknown. I beg that you will look upon it not as a battered billycock but as an intellectual problem. And, first, as to how it came here. It arrived upon Christmas morning, in company with a good fat goose, which is, I have no doubt, roasting at this moment in front of Peterson's fire. The facts are these: about four o'clock on Christmas morning, Peterson, who, as you know, is a very honest fellow, was returning from some small jollification and was making his way homeward down Tottenham Court Road. In front of him he saw, in the gaslight, a tallish man, walking with a slight stagger, and carrying a white goose slung over his shoulder. As he reached the corner of Goodge Street, a row broke out between this stranger and a little knot of roughs. One of the latter knocked off the man's hat, on which he raised his stick to defend himself and, swinging it over his head, smashed the shop window behind him. Peterson had rushed forward to protect the stranger from his assailants; but the man, shocked at having broken the window, and seeing an official-looking person in uniform rushing towards him, dropped his goose, took to his heels, and vanished amid the labyrinth of small streets which lie at the back of Tottenham Court Road. The roughs had also fled at the appearance of Peterson, so that he was left in possession of the field of battle, and also of the spoils of victory in the shape of this battered hat and a most unimpeachable Christmas goose."      "Which surely he restored to their owner?" <    3    >      "My dear fellow, there lies the problem. It is true that 'For Mrs. Henry Baker' was printed upon a small card which was tied to the bird's left leg, and it is also true that the initials 'H. B.' are legible upon the lining of this hat, but as there are some thousands of Bakers, and some hundreds of Henry Bakers in this city of ours, it is not easy to restore lost property to any one of them."      "What, then, did Peterson do?"      "He brought round both hat and goose to me on Christmas morning, knowing that even the smallest problems are of interest to me. The goose we retained until this morning, when there were signs that, in spite of the slight frost, it would be well that it should be eaten without unnecessary delay. Its finder has carried it off, therefore, to fulfil the ultimate destiny of a goose, while I continue to retain the hat of the unknown gentleman who lost his Christmas dinner."      "Did he not advertise?"      "Then, what clew could you have as to his identity?"      "Only as much as we can deduce."      "From his hat?"      "Precisely."      "But you are joking. What can you gather from this old battered felt?"      "Here is my lens. You know my methods. What can you gather yourself as to the individuality of the man who has worn this article?"      I took the tattered object in my hands and turned it over rather ruefully. It was a very ordinary black hat of the usual round shape, hard and much the worse for wear. The lining had been of red silk, but was a good deal discolored. There was no maker's name; but, as Holmes had remarked, the initials "H. B." were scrawled upon one side. It was pierced in the brim for a hat-securer, but the elastic was missing. For the rest, it was cracked, exceedingly dusty, and spotted in several places, although there seemed to have been some attempt to hide the discolored patches by smearing them with ink. <    4    >      "I can see nothing," said I, handing it back to my friend.      "On the contrary, Watson, you can see everything. You fail, however, to reason from


What was the first forename of the infamous, French revolutionary leader Robespierre?

Maximilien Robespierre biography French revolutionary Reign of Terror Related link pages Maximilien Robespierre biography Maximilien Robespierre (Maximilien François Marie Isidore de Robespierre) was born on May 6th, 1758, in Arras where his father was based as an advocate. Robespierre and his three younger siblings were brought up by diverse relatives after their father dramatically lost his way in life after the death of his wife in childbirth in 1767. Robespierre was educated for a short time at a College in Arras and then in Paris initially at the very prestigious College of Louis-le-Grand and later at the College of Law. Robespierre qualified as an advocate in 1781 and sought to establish a legal practice at his home town of Arras. He became known both as a successful advocate and as a participant in local literary and philosophic circles. He was elected as a "Third Estate" (i.e. a Commoner rather than an Aristocratic or Clerical) deputy of Artois to the Estates-General that convened at the Palace of Versailles, on May 5th 1789, on the eve of the French Revolution, and subsequently served in the National Constituent Assembly, where his earnest and skillful oratory soon commanded attention. As he had grown into manhood Robespierre had become a fanatical devotee of the social theories of the French philosopher Jean Jacques Rousseau. He and some thirty other like-minded deputies became associated in a "Society of the Friends of the Constitution" later known as the Jacobin Club. In April 1790 he was elected president of the Jacobin Club and became increasingly popular as an enemy of the monarchy and as an advocate of democratic reforms. When the Constituent Assembly was dissolved on September 30th 1791 Robespierre and another prominent Jacobin Petion de Villeneuve were the only outgoing deputies recognised as "incorruptible patriots" by the more radically inclined amongst the people of Paris. Robespierre "The Incorruptible" subsequently opposed the more moderate Girondists, the dominant faction in the newly formed Legislative Assembly, particularly over their support for war with Austria. In June 1791 King Louis XVI and Queen Marie-Antoinette attempted to flee from France in order to seek refuge with powers opposed to the revolution - they were however recognised and detained at Varennes. Robespierre had hitherto been content with the sort of constitutional monarchy that had been in operation in France. The King's attempted defection altered the way he was perceived by Robespierre and others. In late August 1792 France was threatened with invasion by a mixed Austrian, Prussian, and French émigré force. The leader of this force, the Duke of Brunswick, issued the so-called " Brunswick Manifesto " which threatened all Frenchmen with dire punishment if they defended themselves against the advance of Brunswick's forces and threatened to lay waste to Paris if the French royal family were harmed. Given that King Louis XVI was suspect since his abortive " flight to Varennes " there was a move led by Danton and others for the overthrow of the French monarchy. The palace of Versailles was stormed and the royal family were arrested after seeking refuge with the assembly. On September 21st a recently elected new assembly that called itself the Convention declared that the French monarchy was abolished and France was a Republic. On September 25th the Convention proclaimed that the "French Republic is one and indivisible". Robespierre spoke at King Louis XVI's trial as follows:- "You have not to pass sentence for or against a single man, but you have to take a resolution on a question of the public safety, and to decide a question of national foresight. It is with regret that I pronounce a fatal truth: Louis ought to perish rather than a hundred thousand virtuous citizens; Louis must die that the country may live." Citizen Louis Capet (formerly known as King Louis XVI) was subsequently sent to the guillotine on 21st January 1793. Girondin led France had little success in conflicts with foreign adversaries. There was an open "royalist


On 7th August 2008, which region was invaded by Georgian troops, prompting Russian retaliation?

Russia Has Invaded Georgia | As Maine Goes Russia Has Invaded Georgia Last seen: 2 years 11 months ago Joined: 10/06/2004 - 12:01am [quote][b]Russian troops enter Georgia[/b] August 8, 2008 REUTERS"”Russia has invaded Georgia and the two countries are "very close" to war... a top official in Georgia's National Security Council said on Friday. "If it's not war, then we are very close to it," Kakha Lamaia told Reuters. "The Russians have invaded Georgia and we are under attack." Georgian President Mikhail Saakashvili said in a television interview Friday that Russia was fighting a war with his country, and appealed to the United States for help.[/quote] Log in to post comments Fri, 08/08/2008 - 8:45am Last seen: 2 years 11 months ago Joined: 10/06/2004 - 12:01am [quote][b]Georgian army moves to retake South Ossetia[/b] By Musa Sadulayev Associated Press Writer / August 8, 2008 TSKHINVALI, Georgiaâ€”Georgian troops launched a major military offensive Friday to regain control over the breakaway province of South Ossetia, prompting a furious response from Russia -- which vowed retaliation and sent a column of tanks into the region. The fighting was the worst outbreak of hostilities since the province won de-facto independence in a war that ended in 1992 -- raising fears that war could once again erupt.[/quote] Log in to post comments Fri, 08/08/2008 - 8:47am Last seen: 2 years 11 months ago Joined: 08/19/2004 - 12:01am Log in to post comments Fri, 08/08/2008 - 9:01am Last seen: 2 years 7 months ago Joined: 12/13/2003 - 1:01am Russia Has Invaded Georgia I spent some time working in western Georgia in 2001, at the time they were still very untrusting of their "neighbor" to the north. I thought they should give them a chance and they told me they would never, ever trust Russia to leave them be. I guess they were wiser than I thought. Log in to post comments Fri, 08/08/2008 - 10:20am Last seen: 2 years 7 months ago Joined: 12/13/2003 - 1:01am [quote]Georgia's President Mikhail Saakashvili, who insists his government's military action was provoked, noted the timing in an interview with CNN. [b] "Most decision makers have gone for the holidays," he said. "Brilliant moment to attack a small country."[/b][/quote] Log in to post comments Fri, 08/08/2008 - 10:23am Last seen: 1 year 2 months ago Joined: 12/26/2006 - 6:23am Log in to post comments Fri, 08/08/2008 - 10:26am Last seen: 2 years 11 months ago Joined: 10/06/2004 - 12:01am I saw a headline this morning indicating that Georgia had shot down several Russian aircraft, but was unable to find the story that went with it. Not a good situation developing over there... not one bit. :shock: Log in to post comments Fri, 08/08/2008 - 10:49am Last seen: 1 year 2 months ago Joined: 12/26/2006 - 6:23am From the New York Times article: The fighting presented the most dangerous crisis in years in the Caucasus region, a key conduit [u]for the flow of oil from the Caspian sea to world markets[/u]... As Roger Ek would say, BOHICA. :( Log in to post comments Fri, 08/08/2008 - 10:52am Last seen: 2 years 7 months ago Joined: 12/13/2003 - 1:01am Russia Has Invaded Georgia A while back, a pipeline was proposed, and I believe it was later built, that went across Georgia with the intent of moving Caspian Sea oil without involving Russia, as Georgia was seen as a safer place for such an important pipeline. Perhaps the Russians are now figuring out what this has meant to them? Log in to post comments Fri, 08/08/2008 - 11:25am Last seen: 5 years 6 months ago Joined: 04/01/2005 - 1:01am I am just wondering out loud. Does this involve Muslims, and why is the US the only country that can label someone a terrorist? I say, time to mind our business. :wink: Log in to post comments Fri, 08/08/2008 - 11:27am Last seen: 2 years 7 months ago Joined: 12/13/2003 - 1:01am Log in to post comments Fri, 08/08/2008 - 11:31am Last seen: 5 years 6 months ago Joined: 04/01/2005 - 1:01am Log in to post comments Fri, 08/08/2008 - 11:35am Last seen: 2 years 7 months ago Joined: 12/13/2003 - 1:01am Russia Has Invaded Georgia Be


"In the TV series, ""Rumpole of the Bailey"", what was the name of Rumpole's wife?"

Rumpole of the Bailey (Series) - TV Tropes Rumpole of the Bailey You need to login to do this. Get Known if you don't have an account Share Series / Rumpole of the Bailey × WMG Horace Rumpole A Thames Television for ITV series, intermittently from 1978 to 1992, following a one-off BBC drama, focused on the professional and personal life of one Horace Rumpole, barrister at law (played by Leo McKern). Rumpole's unhealthy personal habits, disdain for societal expectation, and general sharp-tongued iconoclasm earn him few marks among his peers or family. Despite his successes, he is something of an embarrassment to his class-conscious chambers. At home, he has to endure the well-meaning haranguing of his wife, semi-affectionately referred to by Horace as "She Who Must Be Obeyed", a reference to the H. Rider Haggard novel She ; one of Rumpole's simple vices is a love of English literature. Although ostensibly mysteries in many cases, the cases he undertakes are very unlike the standard Whodunnit, Agatha Christie murder mystery — in some cases, Rumpole's task is merely to prove how his client didn't commit the crime (more often assault, fraud or theft than out-and-out murder) rather than ferret out the true culprit (although he frequently does so anyway). And, like the Sherlock Holmes cycle, sometimes no crime has really been committed at all. Yet Rumpole is his own man, and holds dearly to those rules he considers inviolate. Despite the detriment to his career, he never prosecutes. His job is to secure a "not guilty", and this he does with extreme regularity, even if it means antagonizing judges, refusing to make deals, or uncovering more than his client would prefer revealed in court. The show often strikes a well-balanced, perceptive note between the often ridiculous emphasis to which society demands the appearance of moral behaviour, and how it differs from the common sense, deeply personal, and more authentic morality represented by Rumpole. His mildly amused contempt for the trappings of "polite society" only serve to highlight his profoundly ethical nature. The character is loosely based on the actual courtroom career of barrister Sir John Mortimer CBE QC, Rumpole's creator and author, who often took on controversial and "lost hope" causes (such as defending the Sex Pistols ' use of the word "Bollocks" on the cover of their one and only album — he won by proving the word had been used in common and cherished literature as far back as Chaucer ). John Mortimer adapted many of the show's episodes into book form, and after the show was cancelled continued to write and publish new Rumpole stories, which frequently featured plots Ripped from the Headlines , or as close to it as you can get for a book. Many Rumpole stories have also been adapted for BBC Radio . Compare and contrast Garrow's Law , which is much like Rumpole, but in Georgian London . Rumpole of the Bailey contains examples of: Accidental Misnaming : Phyllida (Trant) Erskine-Brown keeps having to correct people who think her name is "Phyllis". Accuse the Witness : This seems to be Rumpole's favorite tactic, from very early in his career as revealed in Rumpole and the Penge Bungalow Murders. Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn't. However he always makes sure he has evidence to back up these attacks first. A Day in the Limelight : "Hilda's Story," collected in Rumpole and the Angel of Death. Against My Religion : Frequently invoked/joked about: whatever religion Rumpole follows, it forbids prosecuting and pleading guilty (unless he knows for a fact that the client did it or if the judge is sympathetic and the client won't get jail time). Alternate Continuity : The books, though they began as adaptations of the TV series, had some very minor differences from the series, and kept being published long after the series had ended. The recent BBC Radio 4 plays featuring Benedict Cumberbatch. They feature a much younger Rumpole, but they are all reworked stories from the television series that featured Leo McKern's much older Rumpole. Always Murder : A rare exception t


"Derived from the Greek word ""erythros"", which colour does the prefix erythro describe?"

Biology Prefixes and Suffixes: erythr- or erythro- Biology Prefixes and Suffixes Biology Prefixes and Suffixes: erythr- or erythro- Erythrocytes (Red Blood Cells).  Credit: CDC/Janice Haney Carr Biology Prefixes and Suffixes: (erythr- or erythro-) Definition: The prefix (-erythr or -erythro) means red or reddish. It is derived from the Greek word eruthros meaning red. Examples: Erythremia (Erythr-emia) - abnormal increase in red blood cell numbers in the blood . Erythrism (Erythr-ism) - condition characterized by redness of hair, fur or plummage. Erythroblast (Erythro- blast ) - immature nucleus containing cell found in bone marrow that forms erythrocytes (red blood cells). Erythroblastoma (Erythro- blast - oma ) - tumor composed of cells that resemble red blood cell precursor cells known as megaloblasts. Erythroblastopenia (Erythro- blasto - penia ) - deficiency in the numbers of erythroblasts in bone marrow. Erythrocyte (Erythro- cyte ) - cell of the blood that contains hemoglobin and transports oxygen to cells . It is also known as a red blood cell . continue reading below our video 4 Tips for Improving Test Performance Erythrocytolysis (Erythro- cyto - lysis ) - red blood cell dissolution or destruction that allows the hemoglobin contained within the cell to escape into its surrounding environment. Erythroderma (Erythro- derma ) - condition characterized by abnormal reddness of the skin that covers a widespread area of the body. Erythrodontia (Erythro-dontia) - discoloration of the teeth that causes them to have a reddish appearance. Erythroid (Erythr-oid) - having a reddish color or pertaining to red blood cells. Erythron (Erythr-on) - total mass of red blood cells in the blood and the tissues from which they are derived. Erythropathy (Erythro- pathy ) - any type of disease that involves red blood cells. Erythropenia (Erythro- penia ) - deficiency in the numbers of erythrocytes. Erythrophagocytosis (Erythro- phago - cyt - osis ) - process involving the ingestion and destruction of red blood cells by a macrophage or other type of phagocyte. Erythrophil (Erythro- phil ) - cells or tissues that are readily stained with red dyes. Erythrophyll (Erythro- phyll ) - pigment that produces red coloration in leaves, flowers , fruit and other forms of vegetation. Erythropoiesis (Erythro- poiesis ) - process of red blood cell formation. Erythropoietin (Erythro-poietin) - hormone produced by the kidneys that stimulates bone marrow to produce red blood cells. Erythropsin (Erythr-opsin) - vision disorder in which objects appear to have a reddish tinge.


"Derived from the Greek word, ""xanthos, which colour does the prefix xantho describe?"

Biology Prefixes and Suffixes: chrom- or chromo- Biology Prefixes and Suffixes Prefixes and Suffixes - C Biology Prefixes and Suffixes: chrom- or chromo- These colored bands represent the separation of different chemicals by the process of chromatography. The process uses a solvent to move the initial sample across some substrate (such as paper). The different physical properties of different chemicals will cause them to move at different rates and separate.  Credit: Mehau Kulky/Science Photo Library/Getty Images Biology Prefixes and Suffixes: chrom- or chromo- Definition: The prefix (chrom- or chromo-) means color. It is derived from the Greek chrôma for color. Examples: Chroma (chrom-a) - the quality of a color determined by its intensity and purity. Chromatic (chrom-atic) - relating to color or colors. Chromatid (chrom-atid) - one-half of two identical copies of a replicated chromosome . Chromatin (chrom-atin) - mass of genetic material found in the nucleus that is composed of DNA and proteins . It condenses to form chromosomes . Chromatin gets its name from the fact that it easily stains with basic dyes. Chromatogram (chrom-ato- gram ) - a column of material that has been separated by chromatography. Chromatography (chrom-ato-graphy) - a method of separating mixtures by absorption along a stationary medium such as paper or gelatin. Chromatography was first used to separate plant pigments. Chromatophore (chrom-ato- phore ) - a pigment producing cell or colored plastid in plant cells such as chloroplasts . continue reading below our video 4 Tips for Improving Test Performance Chromatotropism (chrom-ato- tropism ) - movement in response to stimulation by color. Chromobacterium (chromo-bacterium) - a genus of bacteria that produce a violet pigment and can cause disease in humans. Chromogen (chromo- gen ) - a substance that lacks color, but can be converted to a dye or pigment. It also refers to a pigment producing or pigmented organelle or microbe. Chromogenesis (chromo-genesis) - the formation of pigment or color. Chromogenic (chromo- genic ) - denoting a chromogen or relating to chromogenesis. Chromopathy (chromo- pathy ) - a form of therapy in which patients are exposed to different colors. Chromophil (chromo- phil ) - a cell , organelle , or tissue element that stains readily. Chromophobe (chromo- phobe ) - a cell, organelle, or tissue element that is resistant to stains or not stainable. Chromophore (chromo- phore ) - chemical groups that are capable of colorizing certain compounds and have the ability to form dyes. Chromoplast (chromo- plast ) - plant cell with yellow and orange pigments. Chromosome (chromo- some ) - gene aggregate that carries heredity information in the form of  DNA and is formed from condensed chromatin .