In March 2003, which 29 year-old became the youngest ever recipient of the Best Actor 'Oscar'?

Hollywood Golden Guy - 75th Academy Awards Anniversary Page The 75th Academy Awards honored the best films of 2002, were held on March 23, 2003, at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood, California. It was produced by Gil Cates and hosted for the second time by Steve Martin. The nominees were announced on February 11, 2003, by Academy president Frank Pierson and actress Marisa Tomei, at the Samuel Goldwyn Theater in the Academy's Beverly Hills headquarters. Chicago led the nominations with thirteen. The film went on to win six Oscars including Best Picture, the first musical to win this category since Oliver! in 1968. Roman Polanski, who was nominated for the fourth time, won the Oscar for Best Director. Adrien Brody, at age 29, became the youngest ever recipient of the Best Actor Award for his role in The Pianist Best Picture: Chicago Ugh, Russell Crowe said 'don't cry if you get up there' and now i'm crying. [turn around, crying]. Sorry.." - Nicole Kidman, upon received her Oscar for Best Actress. "We live in fictitious times. We live in the time where we have fictitious election results, that elect a fictitious president. We live in a time where we have a man sending us to war for fictitious reasons. Whether it's the fiction of duct tape or fiction of orange alerts, we are against this war, Mr. Bush. Shame on you, Mr. Bush! Shame on you! And any time you got the Pope and the Dixie Chicks against you, your time is up! Thank you very much!" - Michael Moore, as he received his Oscar for Best Documentary Bowling for Columbine. "It was so sweet backstage, you should have seen it. The Teamsters were helping Michael Moore into the trunk of his limo." â€“ host Steve Martin, after Michael Moore's acceptance "In About Schmidt, Jack Nicholson plays a retired insurance executive who climbs into a hot tub with Kathy Bates...But hey, who hasn't?" - host Steve Martin. "Every time an Oscar is given out, an agent gets his wings." - Kathy Bates. "There comes a time in life when everything makes sense. This is not one of those times." - Adrien Brody after winning Best Actor. "...you know, it fills me with great joy. But I am also filled with a lot of sadness tonight, because I'm accepting an award at -- at such a strange time. And you know my experiences of making this film made me very aware of the sadness and the dehumanization of people at times of war, and the repercussions of war. And whomever you believe in, if it's God or Allah, may He watch over you, and let's pray for a peaceful and swift resolution."- Adrien Brody.


Who was voted FIFA 'Footballer Of The Year' 2003?

2003 - History - Team of the Year - UEFA.com Team of the Year 2003 Team of the Year 2003 ©uefa.com 1998-2012. All rights reserved.   French duo Thierry Henry and Zinedine Zidane have made it a glorious treble as they take their places in uefa.com users' Team of 2003. Familiar faces With almost 1.5 million votes cast, the Arsenal FC striker and the Real Madrid CF midfield player have been voted into uefa.com users' Team of the Year for the third time in succession, and have now appeared in every one of our élite teams since the first poll in 2001. Madrid quartet Zidane was joined in the dream team by three other Madrid players. Roberto Carlos was voted the left-back of the year for the second season running, Luís Figo earned his first appearance and David Beckham - who was named in the Team of 2001 while at Manchester United FC - also made a welcome return to the XI. Ruud awakening Beckham's former United team-mate Ruud van Nistelrooij has made the team for the first time after being overlooked in the 2001 and 2002 polls. He links up in attack with Henry, his adversary from the Premiership. Nedved honoured The European Footballer of the Year, Pavel Nedved, makes it into the Team of the Year for the first time in emphatic style. The Juventus FC playmaker won a massive 65 per cent of the vote for his position to confirm that he was - for the ordinary fans as well as the experts - one of the greats of 2003. Milan partners Back in defence, AC Milan profited from their 2002/03 UEFA Champions League triumph with Alessandro Nesta and Paolo Maldini being named as Europe's central defensive partnership of choice, with Juve's Gianluigi Buffon taking the goalkeeper's gloves behind them. Porto prestige However, the man named as Europe's favourite right-back is more of a surprise. With FC Porto succeeding in magnificent style with a league, Portuguese Cup and UEFA Cup treble in 2003, both right-back Paulo Ferreira and coach José Mourinho have made their way into the Team of 2003. Mourinho polled 60 per cent of the coaching vote to leave no doubt that uefa.com users' had shared in Porto's joy over the course of last year. uefa.com users' Team of 2003: Gianluigi Buffon (Juventus FC), Paulo Ferreira (FC Porto) Alessandro Nesta (AC Milan), Paolo Maldini (AC Milan), Roberto Carlos (Real Madrid CF), Luís Figo (Real Madrid CF), David Beckham (Real Madrid CF), Zinedine Zidane (Real Madrid CF), Pavel Nedved (Juventus FC), Thierry Henry (Arsenal FC), Ruud van Nistelrooij (Manchester United FC). José Mourinho (FC Porto). uefa.com users' Team of 2002: Rüstu Reçber (Fenerbahçe SK), Carles Puyol (FC Barcelona), Alessandro Nesta (AC Milan), Cristian Chivu (AFC Ajax), Roberto Carlos (Real Madrid CF), Clarence Seedorf (AC Milan), Michael Ballack (FC Bayern München), Zinedine Zidane (Real Madrid CF), Damien Duff (Blackburn Rovers FC), Thierry Henry (Arsenal FC), Ronaldo (Real Madrid CF). Senol Günes (Turkey). uefa.com users' Team of 2001: Santiago Cañizares (Valencia CF), Cosmin Contra (Deportivo Alavés), Sami Hyypiä (Liverpool FC), Patrik Andersson (FC Barcelona), Bixente Lizarazu (FC Bayern München), David Beckham (Manchester United FC), Patrick Vieira (Arsenal FC), Zinedine Zidane (Real Madrid CF), Kily González (Valencia CF), Thierry Henry (Arsenal FC), David Trezeguet (Juventus FC). Gérard Houllier.


In which year did the 'Torrey Canyon' sink, Donald Campbell was killed and the 'Colonels' seized power in Greece?

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"In which year was the 'Great Train Robbery' the 'Profumo Affair' hit the headlines and Martin Luther King made his ""I have a dream"" speech?"

The Great Train Robbery Crime Magazine by Mark Pulham The train didn’t seem to be anything special. It had a single diesel locomotive at the front, pulling a number of coaches, 12 in all, through the night, heading for its final destination, Euston Station in London. The only difference was that the coaches didn’t have windows. This was the overnight mail train from Scotland to London. The train, known as the “Up Special” made the same journey every night, and had been doing so for 125 years. There had never been any major incidents. But all that was about to change. In 1963, there were many events which would be considered significant or noteworthy. In the United States, the year began with George Wallace taking over as the governor of Alabama after a landslide victory the previous November. In his inaugural speech he spoke the line for which he will always be remembered, “I say segregation now, segregation tomorrow, segregation forever.” Later on in the year, he would stand in the doorway of the University of Alabama to stop the enrollment of black students, only stepping aside when confronted by federal marshals, the deputy attorney general, and the Alabama National Guard. The end of the year came with the assassination of John F. Kennedy. In between those two events, Alcatraz closed as a penitentiary, the first James Bond film, Dr. No, had its North American premiere, and Martin Luther King gave his 17-minute “I Have A Dream” speech from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, D.C. In Great Britain, it was the swinging sixties. Heavy snow dominated the beginning of the year, with snow remaining on the ground in many places right into April. It was the worst winter in 16 years. The end of the year would see the police in Ashton-under-Lyne begin a fruitless search for a missing 12-year-old boy named John Kilbride. Kim Philby, a high ranking member of British Intelligence, would turn out to be a double agent spying for the Russians. He would disappear and resurface later in Moscow. It was an embarrassment for the Conservative Government. One of Philby’s fellow double agents, Guy Burgess would die later in the year. In Gorton, Manchester, 16-year-old Pauline Reade went missing, the first victim of the Moors Murderers, Brady and Hindley. Harold Wilson became the leader of the Labour Party after the sudden death of Hugh Gaitskill; The Beatles released their first album “Please, Please Me” which went to number one and sparked Beatlemania. The album would remain at the top for 30 weeks until finally being toppled by their second album. Following the Philby spy humiliation, the Conservative Government was hit by a second scandal, when 48-year-old John Profumo, the Secretary of State for War, resigned after admitting that he had been having a “secret” affair with a 21-year-old woman named Christine Keeler, a call girl. The problem was that Profumo wasn’t the only one having an affair with Keeler. Also sharing her bed was Yevgeny Ivanov, a senior naval attaché, and spy, at the Soviet Embassy in London. When Keeler was interviewed, she used the term “nuclear payload,” a term not used by the general public at the time. It was clear that John Profumo liked to talk in bed. The Profumo Affair would eventually bring down the Government. In other news, Pope John XXIII died, and in the Soviet Union Valentina Tereshkova became the first woman in space. And in the middle of it all, in August, 15 men, plus a few accomplices, would commit a crime so audacious that it would go down in history as one of the greatest robberies of all time, one that all others would be compared to: The Great Train Robbery.   The Fixer – Brian Field Brian Field was a 28-year-old solicitor’s managing clerk working for the company James and Wheater. Despite his young age, he was already very successful, both in his personal life and his professional. He had a beautiful German wife, Karin, and lived in a large house in Oxfordshire named Kabri. His boss, John Wheater, was not as well off as his young employee. Wheater lived in a run down neighborhood, and


Picasso's 'Still Life With Chair Caning' in which strips of oilcloth in imitation of chair caning are stuck onto the surface of the work, is an example of which artistic technique?

The Object in 20th-century Art   Introduction The object has run throughout the western  pictorial tradition ever since antiquity. But it was  in the 16th century that the representation  of inanimate objects became quite separate as a genre  in itself: the still life, which would then  be canonised as the painting of objects posed as if  suspended in time and arranged by the hand of the  artist. Skulls, musical instruments, mirrors,  baskets of flowers and fruits seem to enclose the  viewer in the mute world of things. Dutch painting  in the 16th and 17th centuries  was full of tables arrayed with crystalline glasses  and peeled fruit, while the vanitas became  established in France, where a century later the undisputed  genius of the genre would rise to prominence: Chardin. The still life was to be Cézanne's preferred  realm of pictorial production, since it offers an  inexhaustible repertoire of forms, colours and different  kinds of light. The Cubists would see it as  the genre best suited to conveying the question of  the representation of space in painting. With his  revolutionary Still Life with Chair Caning,  as early as 1912, Picasso brought into the  picture a piece of oilcloth for the caning and a rope  to give material presence to the oval of the chair's  frame. Components lifted from reality therefore sometimes  replace representation and they enter into dialogue  with the painted parts. The object, or rather fragments  of real objects, invade the representation. But the radical gesture was Duchamp's,  transforming the manufactured everyday object into  a work of art by means of nothing more than the artist's  declaration that it was one. The first ready-mades  date from 1913. Since that time, the object has left  the picture frame and invaded the real world, presenting  itself as such on the stage of art. It would later  be deployed in the most unlikely appropriations and  assemblages by the Surrealists, in the "accumulations", "compressions" and various "traps" of the New Realists, in the installations of  current new objective sculpture, and by way  of American Pop Art's simultaneous celebration  and critique, which took the consumer society and  its objects as the main subject of its art. The object  addresses 20th-century art, its status  and its boundaries, pushing them further and further. What this dossier proposes is  a perusal of the National Museum of Modern Art's collections  through one of the main artistic events of the last  century: "the affirmation of the object".   Representing the Object The Cubist Experiment The Cubist still lives are peopled  with violins and bottles, pedestal tables and newspapers,  glasses and guitars. Devoid of any action, this pictorial  genre was ideally suited to the plastic experiments  of Braque and Picasso between 1910 and 1914. There,  the object is represented in its countless facets  and through a diffracting of picture planes whereby  it is developed in space. The monocular vision of  classical perspective is shattered into pieces by  virtue of a multiplication of planes intercut across  the surface of the painting.    Cinq  bananes et deux poires (Five Bananas and Two Pears),  1908 Oil on canvas 24 x 33 cm Here Braque explores the motif of the  fruit bowl, with an explicit reference to Cézanne.  It is superfluous to refer to Cézanne's influence  on Cubist painting, but Braque does so in a conscious  and singular manner. He returns to the motif of the  still life and develops it in a spatial dynamic where  what has prime importance is the continuity of  space rather than the strict definition of the  object. The green of the pears chimes with the green  of the tablecloth and the ochre of the bananas with  that of the wall. The geometrical forms have a resonance  with the light and shadows of the space. Braque reminds  us that "The painter thinks in shapes and colours,  the object is poetics"; he also says that "one  must


Which architect designed the Sydney Opera House?

Sydney Opera House | australia.gov.au Sydney Opera House Sydney Opera House Sydney Opera House from the harbour, image by McDaniel Woolf Architects The Sydney Opera House is Australia's most recognisable building and is an icon of Australia's creative and technical achievement. Since its completion in 1973 it has attracted worldwide acclaim for its design and construction, enhanced by its location on Bennelong Point within a superb harbour setting. The design of the building, with its soaring white roof shell shaped sails atop a massive red granite platform, has been internationally acclaimed as an architectural icon of the 20th century. As a dominant sculptural building that can be seen and experienced from all sides, it is the focal point of Sydney Harbour and a reflection of its character. It is placed right at the end of Bennelong Point, juxtaposed to the harbour and completely to scale in relation to the Harbour Bridge, the sandstone cliff face, Macquarie Street and Circular Quay. Viewed from a ferry, from the air, or by approach on foot, the vision is dramatic and unforgettable. Sydney Opera House construction, 1964, image by Max Dupain, courtesy of State Library of New South Wales It took 16 years to build. Constructed between 1957 and 1973, is a masterpiece of modern architectural design, engineering and construction technology in Australia. It exhibits the creative genius of its designer, the Pritzker Prize winner Danish architect Jørn Utzon, the successful engineering by the Danish firm Ove Arup and Partners, and the Australian building contractors M R Hornibrook. The completion of the project was overseen by the architects Hall, Todd and Littlemore, and the story of its construction was one of great controversy. Complex engineering problems and escalating costs made it a source of great public debate that only subsided when the beauty and achievement of the completed building placed it on the world stage. The technical challenge of how to construct the roof sails took four years to solve. The roof sails were based on the geometry of the sphere and Utzon used this to demonstrate the creative potential and the assembly of prefabricated, repeated components. It was seen as a structure at the leading edge of endeavour. Today the Sydney Opera House is a national cultural centre that has gained widespread recognition and respect as a performing arts venue, and includes a concert hall, opera and drama theatres, a playhouse and a studio. It is a fitting showcase for many of the world's leading performers. As Utzon envisioned, the Sydney Opera House reflects its pivotal place in Australia's creative history ‘an individual face for Australia in the world of art' (Frampton and Cava, 1995 in Statement of Values for Sydney Opera House National Heritage Listing) The vision Utzon showing model of Sydney Opera House, Courtesy of Sydney Opera House. The architect Jørn Utzon reached an unique understanding of the site at Bennelong Point—its topography and relationship to the harbour and surrounding land marks—by studying naval charts, photographs, a site plan, and watching a short film on Sydney. It was his intention to create a sculptural form that would relate as naturally to the harbour as the sails of its yachts. Organic or natural forms were important principles in his design, ‘evident in the leaf form pattern devised for the ceramic roof tiles. (Australian Heritage Database, Sydney Opera House). Utzon used ‘nature's colours on the exterior. That was the general idea—concrete, granite and ceramics. White shell as contrast' (Jørn Utzon, June 2000 in Sydney Opera House, Utzon Design Principles, May 2002) The concrete platform is faced in red-granite, and this material is also used for the paving on the waterfront promenade which surrounds the building. Its uniformity was intended to give a rock-like character that was desired for the base, ‘as a contrast and anchor to the soaring roofs'. The granite underwent a process of needle hammering ‘giving a slightly matt surface which should also have the advantage of weathering even


Who played 'Mister Wilson' in the 1994 film 'Denis'?

Dennis the Menace (1993) - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error When his parents have to go out of town, Dennis stays with Mr. and Mrs. Wilson. The little menace is driving Mr. Wilson crazy, but Dennis is just trying to be helpful. Even to the thief who's arrived in town. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 49 titles created 12 Dec 2012 a list of 25 titles created 06 Oct 2013 a list of 31 titles created 07 Dec 2013 a list of 42 titles created 17 Feb 2015 a list of 36 titles created 1 month ago Title: Dennis the Menace (1993) 5.5/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. 3 wins & 3 nominations. See more awards  » Videos A rich young boy finds his family targeted in an inside job and must use his cunning to save them. Director: Donald Petrie A slobbering St. Bernard becomes the center of attention for a loving family, but must contend with a dog-napping veterinarian and his henchmen. Director: Brian Levant Hey, Mr. Wilson! It's another Dennis the Menace movie! The day starts out fine, it's Mr. Wilson's birthday and guess who shows up uninvited? Dennis and a few of his bug friends. After ... See full summary  » Director: Charles T. Kanganis A woman kidnaps puppies to kill them for their fur, but various animals then gang up against her and get their revenge in slapstick fashion. Director: Stephen Herek When a boy learns that a beloved killer whale is to be killed by the aquarium owners, the boy risks everything to free the whale. Director: Simon Wincer A doctor discovers that he can communicate with animals. Director: Betty Thomas A paranormal expert and his daughter bunk in an abandoned house populated by three mischievous ghosts and one friendly one. Director: Brad Silberling Dennis Christmas is a Dennis The Menace version of A Christmas Carol where Mr. Wilson plays his own version of Scrooge. While Dennis has problems of his own with the neighborhood bully, he ... See full summary  » Director: Ron Oliver Baby Bink couldn't ask for more; he has adoring (if somewhat sickly-sweet) parents, he lives in a huge mansion, and he's just about to appear in the social pages of the paper. Unfortunately... See full summary  » Director: Patrick Read Johnson Beethoven, the St. Bernard dog, becomes a father, but his girlfriend Missy is dog-napped, and his puppies are in danger of the same fate. Director: Rod Daniel Babe, a pig raised by sheepdogs, learns to herd sheep with a little help from Farmer Hoggett. Director: Chris Noonan An absent-minded professor discovers "flubber," a rubber-like super-bouncy substance. Director: Les Mayfield Edit Storyline Everyone's favorite kid from the comics is back. When his parents have to go out of town, he stays with Mr. and Mrs. Wilson. The little menace is driving Mr. Wilson crazy, but Dennis is just trying to be helpful. Even to the thief who's arrived in town. Written by Brian W. Martz <B.Martz@Genie.com> He's armed... He's adorable... And he's out of school for the entire summer. See more  » Genres: Rated PG for comedic mischief | See all certifications  » Parents Guide: 25 June 1993 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Did You Know? Trivia In the United Kingdom the film was initially titled simply as "Dennis" to avoid confusion with the identically named character from the British children's comic "The Beano". The film has since been released online in the UK under its American title in line with the DVD and online releases of Hank Ketcham's character whilst the Beano character is now published as "Dennis the Menace and Gnasher". See more » Goofs When Dennis is taking a bath, the water is low to Dennis' waist, but in the next few shots, it's high almost up to his chest. See more » Quotes (Cap-de-la-Madeleine, Canada) – See all my reviews This film had a very good


What was the name of the Army Major found guilty of cheating his way to £1million on the TV show 'Who Wants To Be A Millionaire'?

Charles Ingram | Who Wants To Be A Millionaire Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Who Wants To Be A Millionaire Wiki 15 & 18 September, 2001 (original) 21 April, 2003 (first broadcast) Money won £1,000,000 (later stripped) Charles Ingram, a former British Army major from Derbyshire, was a contestant on series 10 of the UK version of the show on the shows scheduled for broadcast on 15 & 18 September, 2001. After originally winning £1,000,000, the prize was cancelled after it was revealed that he had cheated his way through most of the questions. As a result, the episodes that he appeared in were not actually broadcast until 21 April, 2003. Contents Put these words in the order they occur in the title of the Agatha Christie thriller. • A: Nile • C: Death • D: The From the 8 remaining contestants, 7 got it right, but Charles (with a time of 3.97 seconds) was the fastest to correctly answer C-B-D-A, making it into the Hot Seat. Charles's Run to the Million Edit On the first night of his game, when he got into the hot seat, he got through the first four questions without using any lifelines. On the fifth question, he still didn't use a lifeline, but took a while to answer. On both questions 6 and 7, he used a lifeline on each of them. He used two of his lifelines early on. After 7 questions, he won £4,000 but then the show ran out of time, so he had to return the next day to continue. £100 (1 of 15) - Not Timed On which of these would you air laundry? • A: Clothes dog • D: Clothes pig £200 (2 of 15) - Not Timed What name is given to a person who is against increasing the powers of the European Union? • A: Eurosceptic £300 (3 of 15) - Not Timed What is butterscotch? £500 (4 of 15) - Not Timed Which of these is the nickname for a famous Scottish army regiment? • A: Black Cat £1,000 (5 of 15) - Not Timed The Normans, who invaded and conquered England in 1066, spoke which language? • A: German £2,000 (6 of 15) - Not Timed In 'Coronation Street', who is Audrey's daughter? • D: Sally Ask the Audience Results: A: 4% • B: 89% • C: 3% • D: 4% Charles did not know, so he used his first lifeline, He asked the audience , which gave a resounding 4-89-3-4 vote. Charles went with the audience, and won £2,000. £4,000 (7 of 15) - Not Timed The River Foyle is found in which part of the United Kingdom? • C: Northern Ireland • D: Wales Charles did not know, so he decided to phone his friend Gerald, who was 99% sure it was Northern Ireland. He went with him and won £4,000. Then, the klaxon called time and Charles would return on £4,000 with 1 lifeline still available. Having watched and recorded several episode of Who Wants to be a Millionaire? , the Millionaire team thought that if you used two of your lifelines by the end of the night, you've usually struggled up to that point and you're expected to last only a couple of questions and be gone. The host Chris Tarrant thought that Charles chances of winning £32,000 were the chances of going to the moon in a rocket. Since he only had one lifeline left Chris expected Charles to get to £16,000 and be on his way. He was in for a big surprise... Meanwhile, Charles and his wife Diana Ingram , who accompanied Charles in the audience called one of the Fastest Finger Contestants. Tecwen Whittock , who would appear on the next show that night. It is here, it is alleged, where Tecwen joins the Ingram's scam to cheat to the million, and this is where the "Major Fraud" begins. Diana Ingram later claimed she alone had spoken with him and purely to wish him good luck. Night 2 Edit On the next night, before starting the game, Chris asked Charles if he had a strategy. Charles said that he was a little defensive on the last show so he's going on the counter-attack. In fact, this reply, given the actual facts of what happened on the previous night, is incomprehensible. It appears that Ingram was simply setting the scene for what he was about to do. In saying that he was 'too defensive' on the previous night, Ingram also said that he had been too negative and had talked himself out of the answers which 'I knew'. However


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Which actor sped off with Jack Lemmon in a speedboat at the end of the film 'Some Like It Hot'?

Detail view of Movies Page   Summary: In Chicago, in February, 1929, federal agent Mulligan sets up a raid on a speakeasy run by notorious bootlegger “Spats” Colombo, based on information provided by small-time gangster “Toothpick” Charlie. As Mulligan inspects the lively speakeasy, two members of the band, saxophonist Joe and bass player Jerry eagerly discuss plans for their salary from their first job in four months. The longtime friends begin arguing about how to spend their salary until Jerry notices Mulligan’s badge and they make a hasty exit as the raid begins, avoiding the police roundup. Putting up their coats as collateral, they place a bet with their bookie, and promptly lose both the bet and their coats. Desperate, Joe and Jerry visit the musicians’ agency building hoping to line up another job. At Sid Poliakoff’s agency, receptionist Nellie Weinmeier, incensed over being stood up by Joe a few nights earlier, reveals there is an opening for a bass and sax with a band in an all-expenses paid trip to Florida. Joe and Jerry eagerly question Sid, only to learn that the positions are in an all-girl band. Sid tells them of a job at a college dance in Urbana and Joe accepts, then charms Nellie into loaning them her car for the Urbana gig.  Retrieving the car at a garage owned by Toothpick Charlie, Joe and Jerry unintentionally witness Spats and his men shoot Charlie and his men to death for informing on the speakeasy. Although the musicians are spotted by Spats, he is distracted by Charlie, who revives long enough to allow Joe and Jerry to flee. After they evade the gangsters, Jerry suggests they call the police, but Joe reminds him they will not be safe from Spats in any part of Chicago in spite of the police. Joe then telephones Sid and, using a high falsetto voice, accepts the job with the all-girl band. That evening at the train station, Joe and Jerry, uncomfortably disguised as women, check in with band leader Sweet Sue and manager Beinstock as the newest members of the Society Syncopators, Joe as Josephine and Jerry as Daphne. Once on board the train, Joe fears that Jerry’s enthusiasm at finding himself among so many women will expose them and warns his friend to behave “like a girl,” but in the process, musses Jerry’s outfit. Retreating to the ladies’ room for repairs, the men come upon stunning singer and ukulele player Sugar Kane Kowalczyk drinking bourbon from a flask. Sugar pleads with them not to report her to Sue, who has threatened to fire her if she is caught drinking again. A little later during rehearsal, when Sugar’s flask falls to the floor, Sue responds angrily, but Jerry steps forward, and to Sugar’s surprise, claims the flask is his own. That night, Sugar sneaks to Jerry’s berth to thank him for his action, then abruptly jumps into the berth to avoid Sue. Overwhelmed by Sugar’s proximity, Jerry grows anxious and suggests that he needs a drink and within minutes an impromptu party ensues at Jerry’s berth. Joe awakens and is horrified, but gets drawn into the festivities when Sugar asks him to help break up an ice block in the ladies’ room. There Sugar confides that she is with the all-girl band in order to escape a series of unhappy love affairs with tenor saxophone players and dreams of finding a sensitive millionaire who wears glasses. Upon arriving in Florida at the beachfront Ritz Seminole Hotel, “Daphne” catches the attention of wealthy, oft-married Osgood Fielding III. Once in their room, Jerry, infuriated at being flirted with and pinched by Osgood, demands they give up their disguises and find a male band, but Joe insists they must maintain their masquerade, as Spats will surely investigate male orchestras all over the country. Jerry reluctantly agrees and then accompanies Sugar to the beach. Unknown to Jerry, Joe has stolen Beinstock’s suitcase of clothes and eyeglasses and, dressing in them, goes to the beach where he stages an accidental meeting with Sugar. Joe implies that he is the heir to the Shell Oil company and, captivated by the apparently sensitive “Juni


What is the name of the Japanese port that was devastated by a huge earthquake in 1995. resulting in 4000 deaths?

Earthquakes with 1,000 or More Deaths 1900-2014 Earthquakes with 1,000 or More Deaths 1900-2014 This data is current through the end of 2014. Date UTC Quezaltenango and San Marcos, Guatemala 14N 91W 2000 7.5 This quake also caused damage in Mexico at Tapachula, Chiapas. It was felt as far away as Jalapa, Veracruz and Mexico City. The duration in Mexico was estimated at one to one and a half minutes. [ 307,308,A-51 ] 1902/12/16 Andijon (Andizhan), Uzbekistan (Turkestan, Russia) 40.8N 72.3E 4700 6.4 Over 41,000 buildings destroyed in the Andijon-Margilan area. A train was "thrown from the tracks" at Andijon station. A strong aftershock about 40 minutes later caused additional damage. [ 233 ] 1903/04/28 3500 7.0 About 12,000 houses destroyed and 20,000 animals killed in the Malazgirt-Patnos area. Slight damage as far away as Erzurum and Bitlis. A strong aftershock on August 6 caused additional casualties. [ 215,71 ] 1903/05/28 1000 5.8 Several villages destroyed. Death toll may be overstated, since Ambraseys said quake "is alleged to have killed over 1000 people. [ 215 ] 1905/04/04 Damage in the Kangra area and at Dehra Dun [ 6,299 ] 1906/01/31 Off coast of Esmeraldas, Ecuador 1N 81.5W 1000 8.8 Damage in the Tumaco, Colombia - Esmeraldas, Ecuador area from the earthquake and tsunami. Earthquake damage occurred as far as 100 km (60 mi) inland, from Cali, Colombia to Otavalo, Ecuador. Felt as far away as Lake Maracaibo, Venezuela. Tsunami waves as high as 5 m (16 ft) observed at Tumaco, but fortunately some of the waves were dissipated on offshore islands before reaching the city. About 450 houses destroyed in the Guapi area, Colombia by a series of 6 waves, the largest described as being as high as tall trees. Coastal uplift as high as 1.6 m (5 ft) observed in the harbors of Manta, Ecuador and Buenaventura, Colombia. Submarine cables were broken in several places between Buenaventura and Panama. Cable breaks also occurred off Puerto Rico, implying there may have been a tsunami generated in the Caribbean Sea as well. [ 207,3,325,312,314 ] 1906/03/16 72000 7.2 Over 40% of the population of Messina and more than 25% of Reggio di Calabria killed by the earthquake and tsunami, as well as by fires in some parts of Messina. Casualty toll is based on census data 1901-1911, some estimates are as high as 110,000. Severe damage in large parts of Calabria and Sicily. Felt throughout Sicily and north to Naples and Campobasso. Also felt on Malta, in Montenegro and Albania and on the Ionian Islands. Tsunami heights of 6-12 m (20-39 ft) observed on the coast of Sicily south of Messina and heights of 6-10 m (20-33 ft) observed along the coast of Calabria. Aftershocks continued into 1913. [ 301,299,A-75 ] 1909/01/23 32610 7.0 Severe damage in the Avezzano-Pescina area. An estimated 3,000 more people died in the next few months from indirect effects of the earthquake. Felt throughout Central Italy from Veneto to Basilicata. [ 301,321 ] 1917/01/20 9.0S 115.8E 1500 Landslides on Bali caused most of the casualties. Many houses damaged. One source lists casualty toll as 15,000, but that seems high compared to the damage descriptions. 1917/07/30 North of Daguan, Yunnan, China 28.0N 104.0E 1800 7.5 Many houses collapsed in the Hengjiang and Daguan River Valleys. An iron chain bridge at Yanjin was turned upside down and several stone bridges collapsed. Rockslides blocked the Daguan River, causing the water to flow back upstream for several kilometers. [ 310,104 ] 1918/02/13 200000 7.8 Total destruction (XII - the maximum intensity on the Mercalli scale) in the Lijunbu-Haiyuan-Ganyanchi area. Over 73,000 people were killed in Haiyuan County. A landslide buried the village of Sujiahe in Xiji County. More than 30,000 people were killed in Guyuan County. Nearly all the houses collapsed in the cities of Longde and Huining. Damage (VI-X) occurred in 7 provinces and regions, including the major cities of Lanzhou, Taiyuan, Xi'an, Xining and Yinchuan. It was felt from the Yellow Sea to Qinghai (Tsinghai) Province and from Nei Mongol (Inner Mongolia) s


Buddy Holly - Biography - IMDb Buddy Holly Biography Showing all 42 items Jump to: Overview  (4) | Mini Bio  (1) | Spouse  (1) | Trade Mark  (2) | Trivia  (32) | Personal Quotes  (2) Overview (4) 5' 11½" (1.82 m) Mini Bio (1) Buddy Holly was born on September 7, 1936 in Lubbock, Texas, USA as Charles Hardin Holley. He was married to Maria Elena Santiago. He died on February 3, 1959 in Clear Lake, Iowa, USA. Spouse (1) Wore horn rimmed black glasses Fender Stratocaster Trivia (32) Died when his chartered plane (N 3794 N) crashed. Also on board and killed in the crash were Ritchie Valens and The Big Bopper (J.P. Richardson). An investigation determined the cause of the crash was "pilot error"; the pilot was not qualified to fly by instruments, and the plane took off in a snowstorm. Despite later urban legends, the plane was not named the "American Pie"; it had no name. His date of death (February 3, 1959) was forever immortalized as "The Day the Music Died" in the song "American Pie" by Don McLean . Many, including Holly's father and his manager, were against Buddy's marriage to Maria Elena Santiago, a young Puerto Rican girl he met in New York months before his death. Waylon Jennings was part of Buddy's backup group and was supposed to be on the fateful flight but, instead, allowed The Big Bopper , who was sick, to take his place. Buddy's group was The Crickets and they stayed together after his death. Had a cat named Booker T. and a dog named Alonzo. Attended and graduated from Lubbock High School in Lubbock, Texas (1955). Had two brothers: Larry Holley (born 1925), Travis Holley (born 1927), and one sister: Patricia Lou Holley (1929-2008). Pictured on one of four 29¢ US commemorative postage stamps in the Legends of American Music series, issued in booklet form 16 June 1993. This Rock & Roll/Rhythm & Blues set of stamps also honored Otis Redding , Dinah Washington and Elvis Presley . He was voted the 13th Greatest Rock 'n' Roll Artist of all time by Rolling Stone. His wife was pregnant at the time of his death, but later suffered a miscarriage. Following his untimely death, he was interred at City of Lubbock Cemetery in Lubbock, Texas. Holly was a member of an independent Baptist church in Lubbock called Tabernacle Baptist Church; his funeral was conducted there. His brother is still a member. Actual Crickets (the ones that chirp) got into the recording studio and are heard in the fade out of the single "Listen to Me". Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame (charter member) (1986), the American Songwriters Hall of Fame (1986), and the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame (1994). Although he used the last name "Holly" as a professional recording artist (it was an uncorrected mistake on his first recording contract; he liked the spelling and kept it), his gravestone gives the correct spelling of his name which is Holley. In recognition for his achievements, the city of Lubbock erected a life-size statue of Holly next to the convention center. The statue shows Holly strumming his Fender Stratocaster guitar and tapping his heel (he tapped his heel instead of his toe) which also serves as a monument to the West Texas Hall of Fame. At the base of Holly's feet, there are plaques with the names of famous Texans. The Beatles took their name in tribute to Buddy Holly and The Crickets . John Lennon and Paul McCartney were both inspired to write their own songs after learning that Holly wrote (or co-wrote) many of his own songs. In the period of 1958 to 1960, the band had been using many different names, most prominently "The Quarrymen" (after the school they attended) and "Johnny and the Moondogs". According to some stories, it was Stuart Sutcliffe (the famed "fifth Beatle") who suggested the name "The Beetles" and that John changed the spelling to give the name a double meaning. In 1959, The Crickets ' recorded a tribute to Buddy written by member Sonny Curtis , "(I Love You) More Than I Can Say". It was later a charted hit for Bobby Vee in 1961 (#61) and Leo Sayer in 1980 (#02). Buddy Holly and The Crickets' first million se


On 29th July 2000, Martin Dugard of Eastbourne became the first-ever winner of the British Grand Prix - in which sport?

RIDERS - W - British Speedway Official Website [ N ] - [ O ] - [ P ] - [ Q ] - [ R ] - [ S ] - [ T ] - [ U ] - [ V ] - [ W ] - [ X ] - [ Y ] - [ Z ] The following is an A-Z list of riders who are contracted to appear in 2011, at Elite League, Premier League and National League level. NOTE: (1) All entries for the current season are as per the declared team line-ups, but do not necessarily relate to actual appearances for the named clubs, particularly in the case of No. 8 riders in the Elite League; (2) The symbol II after a team's name differentiates between a club's National level and higher league side, when more than one team was operated in the same season; (3) With regard to 'Club Honours', riders have been credited with a contribution to a league title-winning side if they rode in 6 or more matches of the team's league programme - and with a cup-winning contribution if they appeared in at least one leg of the final; (4) '2011 Starting Average' is each rider's figure at the beginning of the campaign or, indeed, if they joined after the start of the season. These are the official figures, which exclude bonus points. By contrast, all averages mentioned under 'Additional Info' are 'real-time' figures; this means the average a rider achieved from all official meetings, inclusive of bonus points; (5) The Speedway Grand Prix statistics will be updated for participating riders after each round of the 2011 series. Speedway Grand Prix and Speedway World Cup statistics courtesy of Steve Brandon. LAST UPDATED: NOVEMBER 3, 2011 RIDERS - W DATE OF BIRTH: 4 May 1992, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. BRITISH CAREER: (2008) Boston; (2009) King’s Lynn; (2010-11) Poole. MAJOR HONOURS: Queensland Under-21 State Champion: 2009; Australian Under-21 Champion: 2009, 2010, 2011; World Under-21 Champion: 2009, 2010; New South Wales State Champion: 2010. CLUB HONOURS: League Championship winner: 2009 [King’s Lynn], 2011 [Poole]; Premier Trophy winner: 2009 [King’s Lynn]; Knock-Out Cup winner: 2009 [King’s Lynn], 2010 [Poole], 2011 [Poole]; Pairs Championship winner: 2011 [Poole]. 2011 STARTING AVERAGE: 6.63 (EL). ADDITIONAL INFO: Having ridden spectacularly for Boston at Conference-level during the second-half of the 2008 campaign, the teenage sensation started the 2009 season at reserve for King’s Lynn in British speedway’s middle sphere. However, he soon became the talk of the sport after a string of magnificent displays, which led to him moving up to the side’s No. 1 slot in early June. His blistering form continued and saw him shoot to pole position in the overall Premier League averages, before injury struck at Edinburgh on 10 July. The Aussie was leading heat five, but lost control on the pits bend and crashed into the safety fence, chipping a bone at the bottom of an ankle. The injury necessitated a spell on the sidelines and the use of guests in his place; the youngster quickly recovered, though, returning to the Stars’ line-up on 2 August to continue his high-scoring exploits. Ward’s efforts helped propel King’s Lynn to a League Championship and Premier Trophy double, whilst individually the talented Aussie finished a gallant runner-up to home representative Ricky Ashworth in the Premier League Riders’ Championship at Sheffield on 27 September. Further glory came his way on 3 October, though, when he annexed the World Under-21 Championship with a typically breathtaking display at Goričan, Croatia. Ward was to retain top spot in the Premier League averages, finishing up with a real-time figure of close on 10 points per match. He did, however, sustain a back injury whilst representing Australia against Great Britain in an Under-25 Test match at Ipswich on 15 October. That necessitated a trip to Poland, where he received specialist attention from his Extra League club’s physiotherapist at Toruń, before returning to the UK for more treatment with a specialist in London. He subsequently appeared in the first leg of the Knock-Out Cup final at Edinburgh on 23 October, but missed the return fixture five days later when the Stars secured an


Which former pop singer is now known as Yusuf Islam?

SHORT TAKES : Israel Bars Cat Stevens - latimes YOU ARE HERE: LAT Home → Collections SHORT TAKES : Israel Bars Cat Stevens July 02, 1990 | From Times Wire Services TEL AVIV, Israel — Former pop singer Cat Stevens, now known as Yusuf Islam, was barred from entering the country Sunday by passport officials. Airport officials said Islam, who took his name after converting to the Muslim faith, was turned away as "an undesirable" along with his 8-year-old son, Mohammed, after their British Airways jet landed about 4 a.m. They were met on arrival by passport officials and held at the airport about four hours until the flight returned to London, officials said. One official, who spoke on condition of anonymity, said Islam and his son accepted the decision quietly. The passport agents were acting on instructions from the Interior Ministry, he said. MORE:


'The Nore' is a sandbank at the mouth of which British river?

The Nore (Pepys' Diary) 5 External links Lightship The Nore is a hazard to shipping, so in 1732 the world's first lightship was moored over it [1] in an experiment by Robert Hamblin, who patented the idea. The experiment must have proved successful, because by 1819 England had nine lightships. [1] The Nore lightship was run by Trinity House , General Lighthouse Authority for England (and Wales, the Channel Islands and Gibraltar). The early Nore lightships were small wooden vessels, often Dutch-built galliots . [1] By the end of the 19th century a larger ship with a revolving light had appeared, but after about 1915 the authorities ceased to use a lightship. Sea Reach No. 1 Buoy as of 2006 marks the anchorage-point of the former lightship, about midway between Shoeburyness in Essex and the Isle of Sheppey in Kent . This defines the limit of the Thames and the beginning of the North Sea. Royal Navy The Nore has been the site of a Royal Navy anchorage since the age of sail , being adjacent to both the city and port of London and to the Medway , England's principal naval base and dockyard on the North Sea. During the French Revolutionary War it was the scene of a notorious mutiny , when seamen protesting against their poor pay and working conditions refused orders and seized control of their ships in May 1797. The mutiny ended in June, but while the ringleaders were punished, much was done by the Admiralty to improve pay and conditions for the seamen. From 1899 to 1955, the Royal Navy maintained a Commander-in-Chief, The Nore , a senior officer responsible for protecting the entrance to the port of London , and merchant traffic along the east coast of Britain. In the First World War the Nore Command principally had a supply and administrative function, [2] but in the Second World War it oversaw naval operations in the North Sea along the East coast of Britain, guarding against invasion and protecting trade. [3] Fort Also during the Second World War a series of defensive towers, known as Maunsell Forts were built in the Thames estuary to protect the approach to London from air and sea attack. The Nore was the site of one of these, the Great Nore Tower. It was equipped with a battery of anti-aircraft guns and manned by a unit of the British Army . It was completed in 1943, but was abandoned at the end of hostilities. [4] It was badly damaged in a collision in 1953 and dismantled in 1959–60. References


With which English king did Pope Clement VII have a dispute?

Pope Clement VII and Henry VIII of England previous | next Pope Clement VII and Henry VIII of England The power of the Roman Catholic Church was largely cultural and diminished by kings whose power derived from their military. This diminished power was evident during the reign of Pope Clement VII, who became pope in 1523 at the age of forty-five, while Lutheranism was spreading in central Europe. Clement was the second pope from Florence's most  wealthy and powerful Medici family. He looked after the interests of the papacy  and the Medici and was aligned with Charles V, who was both King of Spain and the Holy Roman Emperor. With warring in Italy between France and and Charles V, Clement changed his alliance from Charles to France and Venice (Roman Catholics all), believing  that Charles had become too powerful in Italy. The French force was driven back to France and Pope Clement became a prisoner in the Castle of St. Angelo in Rome, from which he could hear  the screams of his flock as men, women and children were butchered. After six months he bought off some Imperial officers and escaped disguised as a peddler. He returned to a depopulated and devastated Rome within a year, in October 1528. The Papacy and Henry VIII William Tyndale Pope Paul III had the power of excommunication.     Henry VIII a different power. England's King Henry VIII had reigned since 1509 at the age of eighteen. Loyal to Catholicism he suppressed Protestantism with his standard brutality – while making his court a center of Renaissance erudition. By the time he had turned forty-two he had come into conflict with Pope Clement regarding marriage. His queen, Catherine of Aragon, had not given him a son who had survived, and Henry, who was accustomed to having mistresses was smitten by Catherine's unusually intelligent and fascinating lady-in-waiting, Anne Boleyn. Henry wanted his twenty-four years of marriage to Catherine annulled. Pope Clement refused to annul the marriage, and Henry responded by assuming supremacy in his realm over religious matters. Henry I believed he was competent enough in theology to head the Church of England and he made himself the "Supreme Head in Earth of the Church of England." In 1533 Henry declared his marriage to Catherine invalid and he married Anne on the judgment of the clergy in England. Henry stayed with Catholic doctrine and ceremony. In 1534, the Parliament of England accommodated him with  the Treasons Act, which made it high treason, punishable by death, to refuse to acknowledge the King as head of the Church of England.  His old friend Thomas More, another of Europe’s famous humanist scholars, refused to sign the document that made Henry head of the Church of England, and Henry had More beheaded. Clement died in September 1534 and was succeeded by Paul III, and Paul used his power of excommunication against Henry, followed by his rescinding Henry's title as "Defender of the Faith." England's parliament declared that title still valid. Pope Paul had to watch – powerless – as Henry "nationalized" all Roman Church property in England into his personal ownership and sold off these properties to the highest bidders among the aristocracy and the gentry.  Roman priests in England were dismissed unless they swore an oath of conformity to Henry's new Church. Those who would not were dispossessed of their positions and livelihood, or if they made too much political noise they executed as "recusants" – dissidents. The brilliant Anne Boleyn, from a commoner family and ambitious, in becoming Henry's queen, had stepped into trouble. Henry was genuinely religious, including superstitions common to the sixteenth century, and when Anne miscarried a deformed male fetus it was seen as God's punishment for a terrible sin. Henry got rid of Anne. Torture and a confession led the case against her. She was charged with high treason, incest and adultery, with having slept with numerous men, including her brother – charges that one might expect with the circumstances. Four men and her brot


Bamako, capital city of Mali All... Bamako, capital city of Mali There are plenty of reasons to love Bamako. The capital of Mali is always buzzing with activity. Colorful markets spill into the streets, great restaurants serve up traditional meals for pocket change, a friendly energy permeates the neighborhoods and the soundtrack of the city is created by some of the continent's best music stars. The MarchÈ de Medina is one of the city's best hidden secrets. Not yet overridden with tourists, the market is a great place to shop and drink in the vibrant scene without getting hassled. There, ramshackle stalls spill over with fresh fruits and vegetables and clothing made from local cotton. The array of goods is constantly changing, but you can also often find handwoven rugs, wood carvings and other artisan handicrafts for low prices. If you have time, get your hands decorated with henna and hair braided at the beauty parlor section. If you are looking for something a bit more out of the ordinary, try shopping at the Fetish Stalls, a small market in the Quartier du Fleuve. The faint-hearted should stay away, as the stomach-turning array includes dried chameleons, bones, monkey heads, skins and other oddities. The small but interesting National Museum offers a glimpse into the history and culture of Mali's many ethnic groups. Beautiful ethnographic pieces are on display, including ancient textiles, wooden masks, contemporary marionettes and intricate carvings. More artifacts that detail Malian culture and history are on display at the Muso Kunda Museum. The collection highlights fine works of art by the country's female artists and includes a number of handicrafts that tell the story of traditional Malian life. There is also an interesting exhibit of traditional clothing embellished with fine handwoven details. When the afternoon sun gets too warm, head to the Bamako Botanical Gardens to cool off in the shade of hundreds of leafy trees. The park is dissected by a beautiful man-made river spanned with lovely pedestrian bridges, and walking paths lead visitors up a large hill that yields some of the best views of the city. After exploring the flora of Mali at the botanical garden, visit the nearby Bamako Zoo to see Africa's fauna up close. Most of the animals, including crocodiles, ostriches, chimpanzees, lions and zebras, are in cages instead of behind glass. This means that visitors are often allowed to treat the animals with food under the careful watch of the zookeepers. The zoo is also crisscrossed with peaceful hiking trails that show off Bamako's scenic beauty. One of the capital's most prominent landmarks is the BCEAO Tower, home of the Central Bank of Western African States. Visitors can tour the 20-story building, the tallest in the country, and catch another great view of the city from the top floor. About 90 percent of Malians are Muslim, and many of the faithful in Bamako worship at the Grand Mosque. Located in the heart of the city, the mosque was built with Saudi Arabian funds in the late 1970s and is one of the capital's tallest buildings. The mosque is occasionally open to visitors outside of congregational prayer times, and it is a real treat to view the opulent interior. Bamako Geographical Location Bamako is located in the southwest of Mali near the Niger River and is its largest city.   The population of Bamako is approximately 1,850,000. Bamako Language French is the official language of Mali but Bambara is the most widely spoken. There are many indigenous languages to Mali that are still spoken, 13 of them have the status of national languages. Bamako Predominant Religion 9% Indigenous Beliefs 1% Christian Mali’s constitution provides for religious freedom and although there are few atheists, the religious groups of Mali generally interact well. Bamako Currency The official currency of Mali is the Communaute Financiere Africaine Franc. Bamako Climate Bamako is hot all year round with a rainy season from June until September. The winter’s temperature is very similar to summer but there is almost no rainfall


What is the astronomical terminology fro 3.26 light years?

Glossary of Astronomy Terms - Astronomy Reference Guide on Sea and Sky Glossary of Astronomy Terms   Glossary of Astronomy Terms The universe is a large place full of wondrous and unimaginable things. The amateur astronomy hobby contains words, labels, and technical terms that may seem be a little confusing for both beginners and the more experienced hobbyists. This glossary of astronomy terms contains definitions for some of the most common words used in astronomy, cosmology, astrophysics, and space exploration. You may click on any yellow highlighted word to jump directly to the definition for that astronomy word. You can also click on any letter of the alphabet below to jump directly to that section in the astronomy glossary listing. Absolute Magnitude A scale for measuring the actual brightness of a celestial object without accounting for the distance of the object. Absolute magnitude measures how bright an object would appear if it were exactly 10 parsecs (about 33 light-years ) away from Earth. On this scale, the Sun has an absolute magnitude of +4.8 while it has an apparent magnitude of -26.7 because it is so close. Asteroid A small planetary body in orbit around the Sun, larger than a meteoroid but smaller than a planet . Most asteroids can be found in a belt between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. The orbits of some asteroids take them close to the Sun, which also takes them across the paths of the planets. Aurora A glow in a planet's ionosphere caused by the interaction between the planet's magnetic field and charged particles from the Sun. This phenomenon is known as the Aurora Borealis in the Earth's northern hemisphere and the Aurora Australis in the Earth's Southern Hemisphere. Aurora Australis Also known as the southern lights, this is an atmospheric phenomenon that displays a diffuse glow in the sky in the southern hemisphere. It is caused by charged particles from the Sun as they interact with the Earth's magnetic field. Known as the Aurora Borealis in the northern hemisphere. Aurora Borealis Also known as the northern lights, this is an atmospheric phenomenon that displays a diffuse glow in the sky in the northern hemisphere. It is caused by charged particles from the Sun as they interact with the Earth's magnetic field. Known as the Aurora Australis in the southern hemisphere. Big Bang The theory that suggests that the universe was formed from a single point in space during a cataclysmic explosion about 13.7 billion years ago. This is the current accepted theory for the origin of the universe and is supported by measurements of background radiation and the observed expansion of space. Black Hole The collapsed core of a massive star . Stars that are very massive will collapse under their own gravity when their fuel is exhausted. The collapse continues until all matter is crushed out of existence into what is known as a singularity . The gravitational pull is so strong that not even light can escape. Black Moon A term used to describe an extra new that occurs in a season. It usually refers to the third new moon in a season with four new moons. The term is sometimes used to describe a second new moon in a single month. Blue Moon A term used to describe an extra full that occurs in a season. It usually refers to the third full moon in a season with four full moons. Note that a blue moon does not actually appear blue in color. It is merely a coinsidence in timing caused by the fact that the lunar month is slightly shorter than a calendar month. More recently, the term has sometimes been used to describe a second full moon in a single month. Steady State Theory The theory that suggests the universe is expanding but exists in a constant, unchanging state in the large scale. The theory states that new matter is being continually being created to fill the gaps left by expansion. This theory has been abandoned by most astronomers in favor of the big bang theory. Stellar Wind The ejection of gas from the surface of a star . Many different types of stars, including our Sun, have stellar winds. The stellar wind of


Both Luton Town and Stockport County football clubs have the same nickname. What is it?

Stockport County F.C | The Freindly Football Club The Freindly Football Club Links The Basics Stockport County Football Club are an English football club based in Stockport, England. They play in League Two, the fourth tier of the English football pyramid. Their home stadium is Edgeley Park, and are nicknamed The Hatters, although are usually referred to by supporters simply as County. Formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers F.C., shortly after they merged with a similarly named club, Heaton Norris F.C., and on 24 May 1890 changed their name to Stockport County F.C. to reflect Stockport becoming a County Borough. They joined the Football League in 1900, and have competed in it continuously since 1905. Having spent most of their history in the lower reaches of the Football League, the 1990s were notably successful, competing in the Football League First Division (2nd Tier) for five seasons. Instability on & off the pitch led to Stockport quickly tumbling back down the leagues, narrowly avoiding a drop into the Football Conference (5th Tier) in 2006. The History Stockport County were formed in 1883 as Heaton Norris Rovers by members of the Wycliffe Congressional Church, and played their first recorded game in October the next year. The club adopted 'The Hatters' as their nickname, owing to Stockport's history as the centre of the Victorian hat-making industry, a nickname that is shared with Luton Town. Stockport played in the Lancashire League until 1900. They then gained admission to the Football League Second Division. Unfortunately, the club finished in the bottom three for their first four seasons and at the end of 1903-04 they failed to gain re-election. They spent one year in the Lancashire Combination, won the league, and were re-admitted to the Football League. County were fortunate that, despite an awful 1921-22 campaign that saw them end the season bottom of the Second Division, which would normally have seen them face re-election, they were placed in the brand new Third Division North. The Hatters won the league at the first time of asking in 1921-22, but struggled and soon returned to the bottom division where, barring a couple of seasons, the club would stay for more than 40 years. The 1933-34 season saw goals galore, 115 in total, including a 13-0 win over Halifax Town, which still stands as a Football League record. In 1936-37 County won the Third Division North, but failed to gain a foothold in the Second Division, finished 22nd out of 22 and were relegated. The 1950s brought little league success, but were notable for some fine goalscoring by Jack Connor, whose 140 goals are still a club record, including 13 hat-tricks, two instances of 4 goals in a match, and two of five goals in a match. When the regional Third Divisions were to be combined into national Third and Fourth Divisions after the 1957-58 campaign, Stockport managed to finish in the top half of the Third Division North and so were placed in the following season's national Third Division. Just one season was spent at this level, Stockport were demoted and didn't return until winning the Fourth Division in 1966-67. After being relegated in 1969-70, the 1970s and 80's consisted of little other than mediocrity or struggling against re-election. The introduction of automatic promotion & relegation between the Football League & the Conference was not a good sign for Stockport and, in 1986-87 they had just 6 points from 13 games and faced a real prospect of non-League football, exemplified by crashing out of the FA Cup to Caernarfon Town. Colin Murphy was brought in for his second spell as manager, County gained 45 points from their final 31 games and survived, although Murphy left shortly after the end of the season. Danny Bergara was appointed as manager in March 1989, quickly transforming the team and automatic promotion was gained in 1990-91. The next three seasons saw County make the play-offs, but failed to result in another promotion. In March 1995 Bergara was sacked after an altercation with then chairman Brendan Elwood, and Dave Jones was appo


United Nations Day Home   Calendar   Holidays   UN Holidays   United Nations Day United Nations Day United Nations Day highlights, celebrates and reflects on the work of the United Nations (UN) and its family of specialized agencies. United Nations offices around the world join in to observe United Nations Day. United Nations offices around the world join in to observe United Nations Day. ©iStockphoto.com/Michael Palis What Do People Do? On and around October 24, many activities are organized by all parts of the UN, particularly in the main offices in New York, the Hague (Netherlands), Geneva (Switzerland), Vienna (Austria) and Nairobi (Kenya). These include: concerts; flying the UN flag on important buildings; debates on the relevance of the work of the UN in modern times; and proclamations by state heads and other leaders. Public Life United Nations Day is a global observance and not a public holiday. Background The foundations for a “League of Nations” were laid in the Treaty of Versailles, which was one of the treaties to formally end World War I. The treaty was signed in Versailles, France, on June 28, 1919. The league aimed to encourage disarmament, prevent outbreaks of war, encourage negotiations and diplomatic measures to settle international disputes and to improve the quality of life around the world. However, the outbreak of World War II suggested that the League of Nations needed to take on a different form. The ideas around the United Nations were developed in the last years of World War II, particularly during the UN Conference on International Organization in San Francisco, the United States, beginning on April 25, 1945. The UN was officially created when a UN charter was ratified on October 24 that year. United Nations Day was first observed on October 24, 1948. The UN recommended that United Nations Day should be a public holiday in member states since 1971. There were also calls for United Nations Day to be an international public holiday to bring attention to the work, role and achievements of the UN and its family of specialized agencies. These have been spectacular, particularly in the fields of human rights, support in areas of famine, eradication of disease, promotion of health and settlement of refugees. The UN does not work alone but together with many specialized agencies, including: the World Health Organization (WHO); the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO); the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO); the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF); International Labour Organization (ILO); United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR); and United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC). Symbols The UN emblem consists of a projection of the globe centered on the North Pole. It depicts all continents except Antarctica and four concentric circles representing degrees of latitude. The projection is surrounded by images of olive branches, representing peace. The emblem is often blue, although it is printed in white on a blue background on the UN flag. United Nations Day Observances


With virtually the same tonnage and outline, in World War II, what was the sister ship of the Bismark?

Types of Naval Ships / Useful Notes - TV Tropes Because a battleship and a destroyer are not the same thing. NATO has a variety of different codes it uses to designate ship types (not the same as ship classes), so we'll use them. If you want to know how things got this way, see the History of Naval Warfare . To see the kinds of firepower used on the high seas, examine Naval Weapons . A couple of notes first. Navies Love Nuclear Power If an N is in the type designation, that means that the vessel is nuclear-powered. This is not the same as nuclear-capable, the latter meaning that it can carry nuclear weapons. Nuclear powered ships or submarines are very useful things for a navy to have. Simply put, they don't need to be refuelled during a sortie, have enough electricity to generate their own oxygen from seawater, and are only limited by the endurance of their crew and other supplies. This allows the vessel to go more or less anywhere in the ocean and if they're a submarine stay submerged for weeks if not months on end. The appearance of the first US nuclear submarine, USS Nautilus, made most techniques for anti-submarine warfare developed during the Second World War useless, since those relied on the submarine coming to surface to recharge its batteries. All submarines in the US Navy are nuclear powered, as are all currently-active carriers; USS Kitty Hawk was the last conventionally powered carrier in service with the USN, and was decommissioned on May 12, 2009. The crazy amount of energy generated by a carrier's two reactors (eight in the case of USS Enterprise) allow them to steam at full speed around the world indefinitely. USS Enterprise could out-accelerate all of her non-nuclear escorts despite her bulk thanks to her eight reactors. They're also very fast despite being among the largest ships in the world. There are a couple of drawbacks to using nuclear reactors for power. One of course, is the radioactivity, although this is actually far less of a problem than it was in the past.note In fact, you actually get less radiation exposure on a tour on a US submarine than you would on the shore, as cosmic rays are absorbed by water Nuclear-powered vessels are also rather complicated and expensive to maintain, a problem which is only exacerbated over time through exposure to a corrosive environment. One major operational drawback of nuclear submarines is that although their range is functionally infinite, they cannot shut down their nuclear reactors without losing all systems entirely until they start the reactor up again, which may be impossible without towing the sub back to port (emergency batteries only last so long). So the reactor system, including cooling pumps and other machinery, runs all the time. This makes nuclear submarines much noisier than diesel-electrics, by the ultra-sensitive standards of modern submarine warfare. They are incapable of true "silent running".note With the advent of natural convection cooling this is no longer the case. Some modern US subs are quieter than the ocean's ambient noise. Which, paradoxically, can actually make them easier to detect as you just listen for the " hole in the water "... Which of course has its own problems in that the intervening noise of the water tends to cover the quiet of the submarine very nicely, unless you know exactly where to listen. "G" is for Guided Missile Most ship designations were created before the 1950's and 60's. Ships then were separated by size and role. Then, the guided missile was invented. The difference in range and combat power between a ship armed with conventional guns and one armed with guided missiles was such that navies around the world added "G"s into their designations so that they were still accurately divided. Therefore, a DDG is a destroyer with Guided Missiles. Likewise CG, CGN, FFG, SSG, SSGN, etc. Most vessels today have some form of guided missile on, usually anti-air, often anti-ship too. Anti-submarine missiles (i.e. launch a fair distance to drop a torpedo in the water) also exist, such as the American ASROC and Soviet/R


What is the name of the grain or potato based Scandinavian spirit flavoured with Caraway seeds?

Akavit - definition of Akavit by The Free Dictionary Akavit - definition of Akavit by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Akavit Also found in: Thesaurus , Wikipedia . Related to Akavit: akvavit  (ä′kwə-vēt′) n. A strong clear Scandinavian liquor distilled from potato or grain mash and flavored with caraway seed. [Swedish, Danish, and Norwegian akvavit, from Medieval Latin aqua vītae, highly distilled spirits : Latin aqua, water; see aqua + Latin vītae, genitive of vīta, life; see vital.] aquavit (ˈækwəˌvɪt) n (Brewing) a grain- or potato-based spirit from the Scandinavian countries, flavoured with aromatic seeds and spices, esp caraway. Also called: akvavit [from Scandinavian; see aqua vitae] aq•ua•vit


Which creature may be described as a lizard, with adhesive toes allowing it to walk up walls and across ceilings?

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What will be the middle two numbers of a car registered in September 2010?

Paetechie Philippines News and Reviews: LTO Car Registration Schedule, Fees, Charges and Tips Paetechie Philippines News and Reviews Uncomplicating the Complicated stuff from a guy who's not can be really technical, with lots of ideas on hand but no time to blog. Saturday, July 11, 2009 LTO Car Registration Schedule, Fees, Charges and Tips For those looking for car registration schedule in the philippines, these information i offered to you particularly if it's the first time you're going to register one at the LTO (whether LTO Head Office, LTO Makati, LTO Quezon City or any LTO office) UPDATED January 2016 Vehicle registration schedules in the Philippines depends on the last two digits of the vehicle plate numbers. the last digit identifies the month i.e. 1 January 9 September 0 October the second to the last digit points to the week where you need to have it renewed at the Land Transportation Office: 1, 2, 3: first week of the month 4, 5, 6: second week week of the month 7, 8: third week week of the month 9, 0: fourth week week of the month For example, if your plate number is ABC123, take the last two digits of your plate number to know you vehicle registration schedule. In this case, you need to renew your vehicle register in the first week of March (3 is for march, 2 is for the first week) Late registrations fees apply even for just a day of delay and depends on the length of delay e.g. PhP200.00 for a week, PhP1000.00 after a month Car registration requirements: Xerox copy of OR and CR would be enough. And TPL insurance, you can get it from offices near or inside the LTO office itself, or you can bring your own. 400-600 usually. Plus emission test results from an accredited testing center. There should be one nearby. 300 bucks. And the right amount of money for the reg fee for your vehicle. Tip for the stencil boy too. LTO Vehicle Registration Fees/Charges: Registration fee depends on the year model of vehicle Computer fee: PhP132.00 Third Party Liability: Emission test If you intend to register your vehicle at another LTO branch where it's not registered before, there's a charge of PhP100.00 Note: There are LTO renewal services being offered by some individuals that require no appearance of your car at the LTO but I have no direct experience with them so I can't qualify them as fixers or scams so beware. The Land Transportation Office is located on East Avenue in Quezon City. To get to LTO from Makati, it's just a straight drive on EDSA going to Quezon City and turn right on East Avenue after passing Cubao. For commuters, the nearest MRT station is GMA-kamuning while Fairview-bound buses pass by the area. Related Post:


Who played the part of 'Neville Hope' in 'Auf Wiedershen, Pet'?

Auf Wiedersehen, Pet Cast Cast The Auf Wiedersehen, Pet Cast might be household names now, but back in 1983 when the show first aired, many viewers were   watching these fresh faced builders for the first time! The Cast have gone on to many things in the past 30 years, starring in   Hollywood Blockbusters with Johnny Depp, Tom Cruise and most recently one of them winning the Palme d’Or in Cannes.   Jimmy Nail - Oz Name - James Michael Aloysius Bradford Born - March 16th 1954, Benton, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Character - Leonard “Oz” Osborne Since starring in Auf Wiedersehen Pet in 1983, Jimmy has gone on to become one of England's greatest TV actors, singers and TV producers. First starring in Get Carter in 1971 as an uncredited extra, Jimmy went on to sing in the band, The King Crabs in the 1970’s. His wife Miriam, persuaded him to go for a part in a new show, and turning up, telling everyone he didn’t want to be there, is how he got the part of Oz. Classic quote - “Aww Bollocks Man”. Trivia - Jimmy is one of only 4 characters to appear in all 40 episodes. Tim Healy - Dennis Name - Timothy Malcolm Healy Born - January 29th 1952, Benwell, Newcastle Upon Tyne. Character - Dennis Patterson Tim Healy appeared in Coronation Street in 1976 as a Bingo Caller, and since then, being Dennis in Auf Wiedersehen pet has made Tim one of the UK’s most well known actors. Currently starring as Les/Lesley in the hit ITV comedy Benidorm, Tim has continued to be on our screens for the past 30 years. Tim was heavily involved with the 30th Anniversary Convention in 2013, and narrates and walks fans through the ‘Back With The Boys’ DVD. Classic quote - “I’m still the gaffer, so get gan!!” Trivia - Tim originally went for the part of Oz, but as we now know this went to Jimmy Nail, and Tim got the part of reluctant leader Dennis Patterson. Tim Spall - Barry Name - Timothy Leonard Spall Born - February 27th 1957, Battersea, South London Character - Barry Spencer Taylor Timothy Spall is one of the UK’s leading character actors, appearing in some of the biggest TV shows and Movies ever made. First appearing on screen in “Quadrophenia” in 1979, and then in 1982 “Home Sweet Home”, which was his first working with Mike Leigh. In 1983, Tim hit the big time, and gave UK viewers one of the most lovable, but slightly boring and annoying characters in Barry Taylor. Since then, Tim has appeared in some of the highest grossing films ever made. Classic Quote - “Would you like to come back to our hut?” Trivia - Tim bought his motorbike as featured in Series 1, it was eventually stolen. Kevin Whately - Neville Name -  Kevin Whately Born - February 6th 1951, Hexham, Northumberland. Character - Neville Hope Kevin Whately, has been on UK TV screens for the past 30 years. He first appeared on screen in Shoestring in 1979, and then a few years later got the part of Neville Hope in Auf Wiedersehen Pet. Kevin then went on to play a big part of the hit show, Inspector Morse, playing the “sidekick” to John Thaws Morse. Kevin has starred in hit shows such as Peak Practice, and can now be seen on ITV1 in Lewis, the spin off to Inspector Morse. Classic Quote - “I’ve got Brenda in case you forgot!” Trivia - Kevin’s daughter Catherine Whately appeared as Neville’s daughter Debbie in Series 2. Pat Roach - Bomber Name -  Francis Patrick Roach Born - May 19th 1937, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England. Died July 17th 2004 Character - Brian “Bomber” Busbridge Pat Roach appeared in many TV shows and Movies, including Indiana Jones, Robin Hood - Prince of Thieves and Superman 3, to name just a few. Pat was a wrestler, and you can see a Grandstand appearance in the opening titles of Series 2. Pat sadly died in 2004, and did not appear in the final 2 episodes of The Special. Classic Quote - “Bombers ready, Bombers away!” Trivia - Pat did actually break his foot in Last Rites, and this had to be written into the script, where Oz, accidentally tells the German Crane operative to lower the bricks onto Bombers foot. Gary Holton - Wayne Name -  Gary Frederick Holton Born - September 22, 1952,


Which iconic English actor,born in 1910, died in 1983 of Motor Neurone Disisease?

Famous People with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis Lou Gehrigs Disease Famous People with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis Lou Gehrigs Disease A list of famous and well known people with ALS or Lou Gehrigs Disease one of the most common neuromuscular diseases worldwide. ALS is one of the most common neuromuscular diseases worldwide, and people of all races and ethnic backgrounds are affected. Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS, sometimes called Lou Gehrig's Disease, or Maladie de Charcot) is a progressive, usually fatal, neurodegenerative disease caused by the degeneration of motor neurons, the nerve cells in the central nervous system that control voluntary muscle movement. Between 1 to 2 people per 100,000 develop Lou Gehrig's Disease each year. ALS most commonly strikes people between 40 and 60 years of age, but younger and older people can also develop the disease. Scientists have not found a definitive cause for Lou Gehrig's Disease but the onset of the disease can be linked to a variety of risk factors. It is believed that one or more of the following factors are responsible for the majority of Lou Gehrig's Disease cases. Researchers suspect a virus, exposure to neurotoxins or heavy metals, DNA defects, immune system abnormalities, and enzyme abnormalities as the leading causes of the disease. Lou Gehrig's Disease Symptoms The onset of ALS may be so subtle that the symptoms are frequently overlooked. The earliest symptoms of Lou Gehrig's Disease may include twitching, cramping, or stiffness of muscles; muscle weakness affecting an arm or a leg, and/or slurred and nasal speech. Eventually, ALS weakens muscles, including muscles used for breathing, until they become paralyzed. Men are affected slightly more often than women. Famous People with Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) or Lou Gehrig's Disease Lou Gehrig - Henry Louis "Lou" Gehrig (June 19, 1903 - June 2, 1941), born Ludwig Heinrich Gehrig, was an American baseball player in the 1920s and 1930s, who set several Major League records and was popularly called the "The Iron Horse" for his durability. His record for most career grand slam home runs (23) still stands today. At the midpoint of the 1938 season, Gehrig's performance began to diminish. As Lou Gehrig's debilitation became steadily worse, Eleanor called the famed Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. After six days of extensive testing at Mayo Clinic, the diagnosis of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) was confirmed on June 19, Gehrig's 36th birthday. The prognosis was grim: rapidly increasing paralysis, difficulty in swallowing and speaking, and a life expectancy of fewer than three years, although there would be no impairment of mental functions. Gehrig probably was told that the cause of ALS was unknown but it was painless, non-contagious and cruel - the nervous system is destroyed but the mind remains intact. Professor Stephen Hawking - Born on the eighth of January in the year 1942 in Oxford, England. Stephen has conducted work concerning the basic laws that govern the universe itself. Along with Roger Penrose, he has shown that Einstein's General Theory of Relativity implied space and time would have a beginning in the, "Big Bang," and end in black holes. In regards to the disability Stephen experiences, he has some things to say: "I am quite often asked: How do you feel about having ALS? The answer is, not a lot. I try to lead as normal a life as possible, and not think about my condition, or regret the things it prevents me from doing, which are not that many." Mao Zedong - (1893-1976) Chinese military and political leader, who led the Communist Party of China (CPC) to victory against the Kuomintang (KMT) in the Chinese Civil War, and was the leader of the People's Republic of China (PRC) from its establishment in 1949 until his death in 1976. Regarded as one of the most important figures in modern world history, Mao is still a controversial figure today, over thirty years after his death. He died of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, commonly known in the U.S as Lou Gehrig's Disease and elsewhere as Mot


Who surrendered formally to the British onboard HMSBellerephon?

The Surrender of Napoleon The Surrender of Napoleon Price reductions The Surrender of Napoleon tells the true story of how the legendary French emperor surrendered to the British on HMS Bellerophon and the events between 24 May and 8 August 1815. While HMS Bellerophon was stationed off Rochefort in the Bay of Biscay observing French warships in the harbour, Napoleon has been defeated at the Battle of Waterloo. News had reached Rear Admiral Sir Frederick Lewis Maitland on 28 June that Napoleon was planning an escape to America from the French Atlantic coast, possible from Bordeaux. Believing that Rochefort was the more likely point of escape, Maitland also sent two ships to cover the ports of Bordeaux and Arcachon. With HMS Superb and a string of British frigates, corvettes and brigs watching the coast, there was no escape for Napoleon. Maitland’s instincts proved correct and Napoleon arrived at Rochefort in early July. Finding escape barred by the patrolling HMS Bellerophon and unable to remain in France, he authorised the opening of negotiations with the commander of the British warship off the coast. Maitland refused the request to allow Napoleon to sail for America, but offered to take him to England. The negotiations went on for four days, but eventually Napoleon acquiesced. He embarked on 15 July with his staff and servants where he surrendered to Maitland. Maitland placed his cabin at the former emperor’s disposal and sailed for England. She reached Torbay on 24 July, but was ordered to Plymouth, while a decision was made by the government over Napoleon’s fate. She sailed again on 4 August and while off Berry Head on 7 August, Napoleon and his staff were removed to HMS Northumberland, which conveyed him to his final exile on Saint Helena. The Surrender of Napoleon is Maitland’s detailed and stunning narrative of the French emperors time on HMS Bellerophon, which he originally published in 1826. THE AUTHOR Sir Frederick Lewis Maitland (7 September 1777-30 November 1839) was an officer in the Royal Navy during the French Revolutionary and Napoleonic Wars. He rose to the rank of rear admiral and held a number of commands. The most famous event of his career occurred when Napoleon Bonaparte surrendered to him onboard HMS Bellerophon, marking the final end of the Napoleonic Wars. FORMAT Dimensions: 234 x 156 mm Binding: paperback


In which book was Britain called 'Airstrip One'?

Airstrip One - TV Tropes Airstrip One You need to login to do this. Get Known if you don't have an account Share YMMV "Japan became the dominion of The Empire . It was stripped of its freedom, its rights, and its name. Area 11... the defeated and once proud nation of Japan was rechristened with a mere number." Even the names of the countries, and their shapes on the map, had been different. Airstrip One, for instance, had not been so called in those days: it had been called England or Britain, though London, he felt fairly certain, had always been called London. — Nineteen Eighty-Four So The Empire has conquered a number of unfortunate countries and crushed the citizens under the weight of oppression. But it just isn't enough for The Empire . They've got to rub their newfound authority in the subdued province's face. How best to humiliate them? Take away something they strongly value, something that symbolizes their very identity—their name! The Empire will show how evil they are by re-branding the area with a label and a number. It also adds to the overall military atmosphere of a piece, even though Real Life militaries' very reason for using codes rather than common place names is operational secrecy, and replacing the latter with the former for public use would be missing the point. For replacing people's names with numbers, see You Are Number 6 . Examples:     open/close all folders      Anime and Manga  In Code Geass , the various lands conquered by the Holy Britannian Empire are given numbers as part of the "Number system" of identified said conquered lands. Japan is renamed "Area 11." Furthermore, the people themselves of conquered Areas are renamed as well, so, for example, the people of Japan (now named Area 11) are called "Elevens." Full citizens of Britannia also use "Numbers" as shorthand for everyone in Areas. Frieza named all the planets he conquered " Planet Frieza #(insert number here)"     Comicbooks  In Judge Dredd there is Mega-City 1, Luna-City 1, East Meg 1 and East Meg 2 . There used to be Mega Cities 2 and 3 as well, but Dredd nuked Mega-City 2, and Mega-City 3 broke away from the union following the Atomic Wars , becoming Texas City instead. Other nations include Euro Cit, Pan Africa, Murphyville and Brit Cit. Dredd also nuked about half the world that time in order to combat a Zombie Apocalypse . East Meg 1 no longer exists either, thanks to Dredd, who nuked it in a separate incident. Captain Britain : The Corps - gathering of the counterparts of Captain Britain from every alternate version of Earth - includes a Captain Airstrip-One who seems to hail from a world very similar to Orwell's Nineteen Eighty-Four .     Fan Fiction  Aperture Science 3007 Colony and Land of Life and No Death (theoretically Lithuania and Poland) from Portal: The 4th Millennium franchise . Even though most other modern countries are referred to by their actual names. The author probably just hated his own home country that much.     Film  In Megiddo: The Omega Code 2, Stone Alexander becomes the head of European Union and quickly turns it into a One World Order , separating the world into zones. He pressures the US to join this new global community, consistently calling it the North American Zone, which infuriates the President. District9 has the eponymous ghetto where the aliens are forced to live. In the epilogue it's shown that they've been moved to (larger and nicer, but still segregated) District 10, but it's never made clear exactly what the districts are or where the first eight are. It can be assumed that the whole city, assuming the human parts, is divided into administrative districts, but the alien area is the only one referred to by just its number.     Literature  Nineteen Eighty-Four has the entire United Kingdom given the pitiful title of "Airstrip One," a reference to the Americans referring to it as "an unsinkable aircraft carrier" during World War II when the Nazis had overrun most of continental Europe. Ixia's Military Districts (MD-1 through MD-8) in Maria Snyder's Ixia and Sitia books. The Commander i