Who was the father of British monarch King Edward VI?

Frequently Asked Questions | Britroyals Frequently Asked Questions When did the last British King fight in         a battle? George II was the last         British King to lead his army in person, during the War of the         Austrian Succession, at the Battle of Dettingen in Bavaria, 27th         June, 1743. The last English King to die in battle was Richard         III at the Battle of Bosworth Field in Leicestershire on 22         August 1485 defeated by Henry Tudor who became Henry VII ending         the Wars of the Roses between the Houses of York and Lancaster         and starting the Tudor dynasty. The last British King to die in         battle was James IV of Scotland killed at the Battle of Flodden Field in Northumberland on 9 September         1513 when the Scots invaded England hoping to take advantage of         Henry VIII's absence in France, but were defeated by English forces         under Thomas Howard, Earl of Surrey. How far back can the British Royal Family         trace their roots? Is Queen Elizabeth II really directly descended         from Alfred the Great? She is the 32nd great granddaughter of King         Alfred who 1,140 years ago was the first effective King of         England. He ruled from 871 to 899. I thought that American Independence was         in 1776. Why is it quoted as 1783? The Continental Congress of the 13 American colonies declared         independence in 1776. However, the war continued and independence         from Britain was not achieved until the Treaty of Paris in 1783. Was George III really mad? For most of his reign King         George III was an astute king and politician with a strong         sense of duty. Later in his reign he suffered from recurrent and         eventually permanent mental illness. This baffled medical science         at the time, although it is now generally thought that he suffered         from the inherited blood disease porphyria. He suffered his first         attack in 1788 and by 1810 was unfit to rule. In 1811 his son         George, Prince of Wales, became Regent for 9 years until his father         died in 1820. Who would now be King or Queen if Edward         VIII had not abdicated? Edward VIII abdicated         in 1936 less than a year after becoming King to marry Wallis Simpson.         His younger brother Bertie became King         George VI and was the father of the present Queen         Elizabeth II . He died in 1952, and Edward who had no children         died in 1972. So even if Edward had not abdicated Elizabeth would         now be Queen. She would have come to the throne in 1972 instead         of 1952. Why did Edward VIII have to give up the throne         to marry a divorcee but Prince Charles is still in line to the         throne? Royals who are divorced or marry divorcees do not lose         their position in the line of succession. Edward VIII had a number         of affairs with married women including Wallis Simpson who was         already divorced and still married to her second husband. His         parents King George V and Queen Mary did not approve and refused         to meet her. When George V died Prime Minister Baldwin made it         clear that the Government, popular opinion in the country and the oversees Dominions (now the Commonwealth nations) did not         approve of his plans to marry Wallis. Social attitudes towards         divorce and a women looking for a third marriage were considered         scandalous at the time, and if Edward married against the advice         of his Ministers it would have caused the Government to resign         and a constitutional crisis. Edward chose to


Tatiana Day is celebrated in January in which country?

Tatiana Day in Ukraine Home   Calendar   Holidays   Ukraine   Tatiana Day Tatiana Day in Ukraine Saint Tatyana Day, or St Tatiana Day, is observed across Ukraine on January 25 each year. It is also known as Students’ Day. A church dedicated to St Tatiana A church dedicated to St Tatiana, a Christian martyr who was beheaded in Rome in the 3rd century. ©iStockphoto.com/Mamchenko What Do People Do? Many students and churches in Ukraine celebrate Tatiana Day. Some clubs and groups at universities and other educational institutions hold events such as balls, dinners, and coffee mornings. Public Life Tatiana Day is an observance and not an official public holiday in Ukraine. Background Tatiana Day dates back to the beheading of St Tatiana, a Christian martyr who lived in Rome in the 3rd century. Her name day in the church calendar is on January 12. Many Orthodox Christian churches in Ukraine celebrate Tatiana Day according to the  Julian calendar , which differs from the more commonly used  Gregorian calendar . The Julian calendar date of St Tatiana’s Day falls on January 25 in the Gregorian calendar. The Students’ Day concept originated from when Russian empress Elizabeth Petrovna signed a decree establishing Moscow State University on January 25, 1755. This event coincided with St Tatiana’s day. A church dedicated to the saint was later built at the university. The holiday has expanded beyond Moscow State University and is celebrated in many places that were part of the former Soviet Union, including Ukraine. Many people also celebrate Students’ Day on November 17, as it marks the day when the World Congress of Students established International Students’ Day in 1946. Symbols Images that represent the likeness of St Tatiana are seen in churches and other places in Ukraine on Tatiana Day.


Which British comedian created the character Dennis Pennis?

Dennis Pennis R.I.P. (Video 1997) - IMDb IMDb 13 January 2017 5:53 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 Pennis lives, in Cannes, New York and London, or does he? Because someone wants to take him down... Writers: a list of 625 titles created 07 Sep 2011 a list of 367 titles created 02 Dec 2012 a list of 191 titles created 28 Dec 2013 a list of 194 titles created 11 Apr 2015 a list of 768 titles created 05 Jun 2015 Title: Dennis Pennis R.I.P. (Video 1997) 7.3/10 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. Add Image Add an image Do you have any images for this title? Very Important Pennis (TV Series 1995) Comedy Dennis Is Back And This Time Its Not Just England Now The Whole World Is In Trouble As Dennis Travels Around The World Interviewing More Celebrities Than Ever Before And Even Touring The BBC Televison Centre Stars: Paul Kaye, Demi Moore, Joan Collins Celebrities Beware Dennis Pennis Is On The Lose And Getting Right In Your Face Dennis Holds Nothing Back Daring To Asks The Question No Other Interviewer Would Stars: Paul Kaye, Keith Allen, Clive Anderson A rebellious young British bowls player teams with another older and more traditional player to take on the Australian bowls team. Director: Mel Smith Michael 'Mike' Strutter is a fictional character of an MTV show, Strutter. He was created and is played by Paul Kaye, the comedian and actor behind the character Dennis Pennis. Stars: Paul Kaye, Paul Garner, Lucy Montgomery Academy Award-winner Barbara Kopple directs this documentary portrait of Academy Award and Golden Globe-winner Woody Allen , seen traveling with friends and fellow musicians during their New... See full summary  » Director: Barbara Kopple Paul Kaye ... Dennis Pennis / Mike Strutter /        Tony Cream /        Brian Munich /        Ken Touken /        Lloyd Richmond /        Labian Quest /        Bob Boonah /        Kenny Dogleash Edit Storyline Pennis lives, in Cannes, New York and London, or does he? Because someone wants to take him down... 10 October 1997 (UK) See more  » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia Dennis tries to engage Woody Allen while he's walking down the street with Soon-Yi Previn . Paul Kaye later had a small role in Allen's film Match Point (2005). Kaye is a big fan of Woody Allen and said that he and his film crew spotted him by chance while in New York; he was reluctant to go up to him because he didn't want to offend him, but his producer ordered him to do it because they'd been there for several weeks and had produced very little usable footage. See more » Quotes Dennis Pennis : [to Kenneth Clarke] It's such a shame you didn't become leader, I look at you and I think what a waste... What a massive waist! A cult relic of the 90s! 14 November 2006 | by jagheterjack00 (United Kingdom) – See all my reviews DENNIS PENNIS: TOO RUDE TOO LIVE was the third and final video to be released of Paul Kayes TV interviewer from hell character Dennis Pennis. By 1997 it seemed Kaye had had enough of his alter ego and made this video to mark the murder of Pennis. The video contains several unseen Pennis sketches which the BBC deemed, too bad taste for broadcast, a sketch featuring the arch bishop of Canterbury inparticular. The downside of this video is that it contains far too many sketches of Kayes other over the top and vulgar characters which rarely amuse. The sketches are strung together with a rather tatty plot involving a character named Mike Strutter (played by Kaye) who is out for Pennises blood for a lame insult which leads to the murder of Pennis. The video ends with the pennis killed with his own microphone after finally being caught up after months of hiding out by which time his hair has grown and also a long red beard in a chilling sequence whi


Which famous race horse, and British Grand National winner, died on 18th October 1995?

The most famous racehorses in history | betHQ Home / Blog / The most famous racehorses in history The most famous racehorses in history By Captain Thomsen on 21 Jul 2015 It has been over three hundred years since thoroughbred horses were introduced to the West from the Middle East, revolutionising the sport of horseracing. Yet of the tens of thousands of horses that have been bred and raced across the world in this time, only a handful are counted among the most famous racehorses in history. Eclipse via CTG Publishing 1764-1789 Eclipse was arguably the greatest racehorse of the 18th century, racing in an era when the sport held little resemblance to modern horseracing. Eclipse won every race of his 18-race career, running distances of between 2 and 4 miles. His dominance was so marked that it led to the coining of the phrase "the rest were nowhere" in relation to decisive victories. His exploits are remembered to this day and the Group 1 Eclipse Stakes, France's Prix Eclipse and the US Eclipse Horse Racing Awards, are named in his honour. West Australian via Rehs Galleries 1850-1870 West Australian's career didn't have an auspicious start - he lost the first race of his career. However, this unremarkable juvenile turned into a champion, reserving his finest performances for his season as a three-year-old. In 1853, West Australian became the first racehorse in history to claim the UK Triple Crown, winning the 2,000 Guineas, Epsom Derby and St. Leger Stakes. As a four-year-old, he also claimed the Ascot Gold Cup. Flying Fox via Farsettiarte 1896-1911 Flying Fox was one of the most celebrated racehorses of the Victorian era. He was notorious for his poor temperament and, as a result, was raced for just two years. During this time he dominated his opponents. As a three-year-old, he went unbeaten, claiming the Triple Crown along with the Eclipse Stakes and Princess of Wales's Stakes. Flying Fox went on to become an important sire, with descendants including the US Triple Crown champion, Coaltown. Man O' War via Venture Galleries 1917-1947 Man O' War battered his way into the history books with some of the most powerful performances in the history of American racing. He won nine of his ten races as a juvenile, and went on to draw national attention by destroying the field in some of the country's most popular races. His feats included winning the Belmont Stakes by 20 lengths and the Kenilworth Park Gold Cup by an astonishing 100 lengths. Towards the end of his career, it became increasingly difficult to find trainers willing to pit their horses against him, and he was retired in 1920 after receiving the Horse of the Year Award. Today many racing experts consider Man O'War to be the finest racehorse of all time. Phar Lap via The ABC 1926-1932 Phar Lap was the first racehorse to put Australasian horse racing on the map. Foaled in New Zealand, he spent the majority of his career racing in Australia, where he won a selection of the country's most prestigious races, including the Melbourne Cup, Victoria Derby and Cox Plate. He was famous for his imposing physique, standing 17 hands tall and powered by a heart that weighed almost twice that of the average racehorse. His career had a tragic end - Phar Lap died of a suspected arsenic poisoning shortly after beating a selection of America's most highly rated racehorses in the Agua Caliente Handicap in Mexico. Seabiscuit via Wikipedia 1933-1947 Seabiscuit's rag to riches story is the stuff of legend. A descendent of the famous Man O' War, he appeared to have inherited none of his grandsire's fire or passion when he began his racing career. In fact he lost his first 17 races, finishing most of these at the back of the field. He was eventually sold off to trainer, Tom Smith, who recognized the horse's potential and used his innovative training techniques to turn him into the most dominant handicap racehorse in the United States. The defining moment of Seabiscuit's career was his match race against Triple Crown winner, War Admiral. Watched by 40,000 race goers, Seabiscuit defeated the ¼ f


Shakespeare was said to have coined the phrase ‘One fell swoop’ in which of his plays?

'At one fell swoop' - the meaning and origin of this phrase At one fell swoop Suddenly; in a single action. Origin This is one of those phrases that we may have picked up early in our learning of the language and probably worked out its meaning from the context in which we heard it, without any clear understanding of what each word meant. Most native English speakers could say what it means but, if we look at it out of context, it doesn't appear to make a great deal of sense. That lack of understanding of the words in the phrase is undoubtedly the reason that this is often misspelled, for example, 'at one fail swoop', or even, with more justification as it might be thought to relate to birds, 'one fowl swoop'. It isn't difficult to also find examples of 'one foul swoop'. 'Stoop' is sometimes substituted for 'swoop' in all of the above variants, again drawing on avian imagery. So, what's that 'fell'? We use the word in a variety of ways: to chop, as in fell a tree; a moorland or mountain, like those in the northern UK; the past tense of fall, as in 'he fell over'. None of those seems to make sense in this phrase and indeed the 'fell' here is none of those. It's an old word, in use by the 13th century, that's now fallen out of use other than in this phrase, and is the common root of the term 'felon'. The Oxford English Dictionary defines 'fell' as meaning 'fierce, savage; cruel, ruthless; dreadful, terrible', which is pretty unambiguous. Shakespeare either coined the phrase, or gave it circulation, in Macbeth, 1605: MACDUFF: [on hearing that his family and servants have all been killed] All my pretty ones? Did you say all? O hell-kite! All? What, all my pretty chickens and their dam At one fell swoop? The kite referred to is a hunting bird, like the Red Kite, which was common in England in Tudor times and is now making a welcome return after near extinction in the 20th century. The swoop (or stoop as is sometimes now said) is the rapid descent made by the bird when capturing prey. Shakespeare used the imagery of a hunting bird's 'fell swoop' to indicate the ruthless and deadly attack by Macbeth's agents. In the intervening years we have rather lost the original meaning and use it now to convey suddenness rather than savagery.


Radial, Crossply, and Run-flat are all types of what?

Get A Grip On Tire Selection - Radial or Cross-ply Tires? • Mick's Blog By Mick Farmer When I first came to Uganda, the choice of tyres was limited to either Firestone Translug or Firestone Translug! So, you were forced into a situation of having to pay over the odds for tyres that were, many times, unsuitable for the work that was expected of them. I was working for a project that was primarily operating in Southern Sudan, where the roads were poor, to say the least. This particular Firestone model, being a cross-ply (bias-ply) tyre was suited for the harsh demands of that environment. Cross-ply Tires Except for the generally low price, that is the only major advantage of a cross-ply / bias-ply tyre. The disadvantages include a strong and rigid sidewall. This causes the tyre to overheat when used on a sealed road surface and therefore, wear out quickly. When driven above 80 KPH cross-ply tyres will cause a vehicle to become unstable; this is because the tyres are trying to follow the natural lines of the road. Also, there is a risk of them exploding due to sever overheating. Most vehicle manufacturers advise against fitting cross-ply / bias-ply tyres unless the vehicle is being used in an extremely harsh environment where sidewall strength is crucial. Radial Tires When Michelin invented the radial tyre it was hailed, and rightly so, as the biggest contributor to road safety of the last century. The radial has a substantial list of advantages, which include a flexible sidewall that gives good vehicle stability and its ability to maintain maximum contact patch with the road surface when cornering. Because of the inherent flexibility of the tyre, it doesn’t tend to overheat and therefore, lasts longer. BUT remember that each tyre type has a maximum speed rating that should not be exceeded! The disadvantages are; one, the relatively weak and, therefore, vulnerable sidewall and; two, the initial price. With regard to the latter, if you take into consideration that the tyre lasts longer if maintained correctly, you will actually save money in the long run and be safer on the road to boot. A win-win situation if ever there was one! On then to the vast, sometimes baffling selection of tyres now available to us in Uganda and what to choose. You have to examine the type of work that your vehicle is going to do and what type of road surface / environment that the vehicle is going to be used on / in the majority of time. You should then pick a tyre to suit that environment. All Terrain Tires The all-terrain tyre has become very popular but you have to remember that this is a “jack of all trades and master of none” tyre. Whereas it’s overall performance is satisfactory, when it comes to the crunch it cannot compete with the specialist.


What is the parasitic insect with the Latin name Pediculus humanus capitas better known as?

CDC - Lice Lice To receive email updates about this page, enter your email address: Enter Email Address ShareCompartir Lice are parasitic insects that can be found on people's heads, and bodies, including the pubic area. Human lice survive by feeding on human blood. Lice found on each area of the body are different from each other. The three types of lice that live on humans are: Pediculus humanus capitis (head louse), Pediculus humanus corporis (body louse, clothes louse), and Pthirus pubis ("crab" louse, pubic louse). Only the body louse is known to spread disease. Lice infestations (pediculosis and pthiriasis) are spread most commonly by close person-to-person contact. Dogs, cats, and other pets do not play a role in the transmission of human lice. Lice move by crawling; they cannot hop or fly. Both over-the-counter and prescription medications are available for treatment of lice infestations.


Who designed the Banqueting House in London’s Whitehall?

Banqueting House | building, London, United Kingdom | Britannica.com Banqueting House building, London, United Kingdom THIS IS A DIRECTORY PAGE. Britannica does not currently have an article on this topic. Banqueting House, an example of Jacobean architecture, in Whitehall, London; designed by Inigo Jones and built in 1619–22. ChrisO Interior of the Banqueting House at Whitehall Palace, London; designed by Inigo Jones. © Adam Woolfitt/Corbis Learn about this topic in these articles:   in Inigo Jones In 1619 the Banqueting House at Whitehall was destroyed by fire; and between that year and 1622 Jones replaced it with what has always been regarded as his greatest achievement. The Banqueting House consists of one great chamber, raised on a vaulted basement. It was conceived internally as a basilica on the Vitruvian model but without aisles, the superimposed columns being set against the... in building construction: Revival of Roman technics and materials ...after they had cooled and were cut into rectangular shapes. The first record of crown glass windows is their installation in double-hung counterweighted sliding-sash frames, at Inigo Jones’s Banqueting House in London in 1685. Large areas of such glass became common in the 1700s, pointing the way toward the great glass and iron buildings of the 19th century.


Who was elected President of the Italian Republic in May 2006?

Giorgio Napolitano elected Italian president - Wikinews, the free news source Giorgio Napolitano elected Italian president From Wikinews, the free news source you can write! Share this:  This page has been automatically archived by a robot, and is no longer publicly editable. Got a correction? Add the template {{ editprotected }} to the talk page along with your corrections, and it will be brought to the attention of the administrators . Please note that the listed sources may no longer be available online. The new President of the Italian Republic Giorgio Napolitano The Italian Parliament in unified session elected Giorgio Napolitano the new President of the Italian Republic on May 10th. Napolitano, 80, was elected on the fourth ballot with 543 valid votes (the threshold to win the election was 505). The number of great electors (the Parliamentarians of both houses and the regional delegates) present was 1,000, of which 990 voted. The election process started on May 8th, but no winner emerged from the previous three ballots, which required a two-thirds supermajority. Italian parliamentary rules allow a simple majority from the fourth ballot onward. Other candidates who received more than two votes were Umberto Bossi (42), Massimo D'Alema (10), Giuliano Ferrara (7), Gianni Letta (6), Silvio Berlusconi (5), Roberto Dipiazza (3) and Sergio Pininfarina (3). There were 347 blank ballots, along with 14 votes of "null" and 10 vote that went to candidates who only received two votes or fewer. Italy was in an unusual political situation in which the term of outgoing President Carlo Azeglio Ciampi was due to expire as the new center-left government led by Prime Minister Romano Prodi needed to be appointed. Prodi's coalition won the election of April 9-10, defeating the government of Berlusconi. It was not known if the President of the Republic was to be elected first or if the old President was still able to assign the role of Prime Minister. It was decided, after the election of the two Presidents of the Senate and the House of Parliament, to elect the new President of the Republic first. Ciampi's term expires on May 18, but he has agreed to resign on May 15 before Napolitano's inauguration. Napolitano is the first person to be elected President of the Republic who previously was a member of the Italian Communist Party . This audio file was created from the text revision dated 2006-05-13 and may not reflect subsequent text edits to this report. ( audio help )


What colour is the flag awarded for clean beaches in New Zealand and Canada?

Blue Flag Malta Blue Flag Malta Report The Blue Flag Programme The Blue Flag is a voluntary eco-label awarded to over 3300 beaches and marinas in 39 countries across Europe, South Africa, Morocco, Tunisia, New Zealand, Canada and the Caribbean. The Blue Flag is an international award given to beaches, harbours and marinas and boats which participate in the Blue Flag Programme and which have proven to be clean and safe and respecting the environment. The Blue Flag works towards sustainable development at beaches/marinas through strict criteria dealing with water quality, environmental education and information, environmental management, and safety and other services. The Blue Flag programme is one of the five programmes run by the independent non-profit international organisation The Foundation for Environmental Education. (FEE) The Blue Flag Programme includes environmental education and information for the public, decision makers and tourism operators. Blue Flag Operator - Malta The National Blue Flag operator for Malta is Nature Trust (Malta) NTM. The environmental NGO was founded in 1962 and today it focuses on three major areas; ecological site management, environmental education and lobbying for a better environment. NTM launched the FEE programmes in Malta in 2002. Today it runs; Ekoskola (Green Flag), Blue Flag, Young Reporters for the Environment YRE. Blue Flag Operator - Malta The Maltese islands joined the Blue Flag programme in 2006. For season 2013,  Malta was awarded 8  Blue Flag beaches across the Maltese islands and 1e Beach of Quality. Freelance web developer and web design Elaine Vella Catalano - © Blue Flag Malta - All Rights Reserved Contact National Operator


John Wayne Airport is in which US state?

John Wayne Airport-Orange County (SNA) 18601 Airport Way Santa Ana, CA Airports - MapQuest Read more Read {{ review.expanded ? 'less' : 'more' }} John Wayne Airport SNA is an airport in Orange County, California serving the southeast metropolitan area of Los Angeles.  It contains the shortest main runway in the United States. SNA Airport is the second busiest airport in the greater Los Angeles area with 9 million passengers traveling through annually.  Originally started as a flying school in 1923 it eventually was purchased through a land swap by Orange County in 1939.  During World War II it became part the Santa Ana Army Airfield and later was returned to the county after the war, becoming the Orange County Airport. It wasn’t until 1979, shortly after his death, the airport was renamed in honor of John Wayne. Located just south of I-405 and west of Highway 55, John Wayne Airport offers an array of parking options including hourly, daily, short-term, long-term, garage, economy and valet.  There is one main terminal (Thomas F. Riley) with 3 subsequent terminals (A, B, C) all connected by walkway. There is 13 airlines serving John Wayne International flying to several domestic and international destinations. Dining options are bountiful at John Wayne whether its something quick like McDonald’s or something more leisurely like California Pizza Kitchen. In terms of shopping a majority of retail is newsstands and bookstores with Caterina’s specializing in snacks and chocolates. Getting to and from John Wayne travelers can take public transit with various buses and trains, limousines, rental cars, shuttles and taxis.  If staying there are 5 hotels within close proximity to the airport including Wyndham Hotel Orange County Airport Irvine, the Marriott Hotel Irvine, and the Embassy Suites Irvine.


Tynwald Day is celebrated on which island in July?

Tynwald Day - Facts of the Day Calendar Back to Facts of the Day Calendar UK Calendar dates british festivals .... folklore ... anniversaries .... on this day Tynwald Day Tynwald Day is the National Day of the Isle of Man, an island in in the Irish Sea, between Great Britain and Ireland.  The island is not part of the United Kingdom or European Union, but is a possession of the British Crown with an independent administration. Its inhabitants (known as Manx) are British citizens. Flag: The Three Legs of Man Each year on 5th July, the Members of Tynwald - the Manx parliament - meet on Tynwald Hill in St Johns, for a ceremony, a legal requirement established by the Island's ninth century rulers. The hill is said to have been built by the Vikings and to contain soil from each of the 17 island parishes. The July ceremony declares in Manx Gaelic and English, laws passed during the year and hears petitions from Manx citizens. The Tynwald, the Isle of Man's parliament, is of Norse (Viking) origin and has existed on the island for more than 1,000 years, making it the oldest parliament in the world with an unbroken existence.  (Iceland’s Althing was founded earlier but its existence was interrupted.)  Facts about the Isle of Man Population: 80,058 Capital: Douglas Area: 572 sq km (221 sq miles) Approximately 48 km (32 miles) long and between 13 and 24 km (8 and 15 miles) in breadth Major languages: English, Manx The Manx Electric Railway, formed in 1893, was one of the first in the world.  The island’s name is believed to come from its ruler and protector, Celtic Sea God Manannan. The native Manx Cat from the Isle of Man is tailless and its origins are subject to folklore. Legend has it a pair of cats were the last to enter Noah’s Ark. The door was slammed, severing their tails.


When a young squire was knighted for his deeds of valour in battle, he was said to have won his what?

The Baldwin Project: The Story of Roland by James Baldwin   KNIGHTED ON THE BATTLEFIELD [70] SCARCELY had the army rested from the fatigues of the march across the Alps, when messengers came the third time from the pope, praying Charlemagne to hasten his coming. "The heathen triumph! The Christians are put to the sword! The Holy Father charges thee as the champion of Christendom to come quickly to his aid!" At once the camp at Aosta was broken up, and the great host advanced by hasty marches on towards Rome. And Roland and Ogier the Dane rode side by side, and lamented that they were not yet armed knights, and could not take any active part in the battle which was soon to be fought. "I have not long to live," said Ogier; "and the heaviest thought that weighs upon my mind is, that I shall die without having distinguished myself in arms, and without having done aught for the glory of the king or the honor of knighthood." "It shall not be," answered Roland. "You shall not die thus early and thus shamefully. I will again intercede with my uncle the king, and I will save you. And  [71] ere many years we both shall be knights, armed and belted and spurred, brothers-in-arms and peers of the king, worthy to do our part in battle with the unbelievers, and in all honorable undertakings." The French arrived at Sutri. Roland saw with pleasure the familiar haunts of his boyhood. He pointed out to Ogier the rocky cleft on the hilltop, where, years before, he had watched for the coming of Charlemagne's host. And, when the old castle came in view, many memories, pleasant and painful, rushed into his mind. Oliver's father, Count Rainier, had long ago removed to Genoa, and the place was now held by strangers; nor did Roland see a single face in the town that he remembered as having known in the days of his childhood. A short distance beyond Sutri, they met the Pagan host who had come out of Rome to give them battle. Charlemagne decided to attack them at once. Duke Namon, as the worthiest of the peers, led the vanguard of the French; but Roland and Ogier staid in the rear with the other squires, much grieving that it was not allowed them to bear arms, and that they could take only the part of lookers-on in this great contest. The golden standard of the king, the sacred Oriflamme, was carried by one Alory, who claimed it as the right of an Italian; he being a native of Apulia. Roland and Ogier climbed a hill in order the better to view the fight. Duke Namon, with the bravest knights of France and their Italian allies, followed the standard to the attack. At the first assault the Pagans  [72] were worsted: they seemed to fall back in confusion, and Duke Namon pressed upon them right valiantly. Then the foe rallied again; they stood stubbornly; they rushed savagely upon the bearers of the golden standard. Alory and his cowardly companions from Lombardy were frightened: they had not the fearless hearts which are born of Northern blood. They turned, and fled for their lives. Full of joy now were the Pagans to see the Oriflamme in flight: full of shame and bewilderment were the French. In vain did Duke Namon strive to turn the tide: he was hemmed in by giant foes on every side. He fought manfully, but against such odds, that he was soon taken prisoner. Many other knights, the bravest among the French, were overpowered. Charlemagne himself was hard beset. His lance failed him, he was unhorsed; and yet most valiantly did he defend himself. Roland and the Dane could no longer hold themselves aloof. They saw Alory and his coward Lombards coming up the hill in shameful flight. They called the squires around them, and urged them to rally to the fray like heroes. "But how shall we fight without arms?" asked the faint-hearted. "Fight with whatever comes to hand!" cried Roland. "A sharpened stake wielded by a brave man is better than a lance in the hands of a coward. Let us die here for the king and for France rather than turn our backs to the foe." [73] Alory and his Lombards were now very near. "Believe me," cried Ogier, "if God have part or parcel i


Which US state is known as the ‘Old Line State’?

Maryland's Nicknames NICKNAMES Maryland is known as both the Old Line State and the Free State. Old Line State. According to some historians, General George Washington bestowed the name "Old Line State" and thereby associated Maryland with its regular line troops, the Maryland Line, who served courageously in many Revolutionary War battles. For a closer examination of the background on this nickname, see: The Origin of the "Old Line State" , by Ryan Polk (2005). Free State. Maryland was first recognized as a "Free State" on November 1, 1864. On that date, the Maryland Constitution of 1864 took effect. By its provisions, slavery within the State's borders was abolished, and Maryland, indeed, became a free state. To celebrate the emancipation, under direction of the Baltimore City Council, five hundred guns were fired, bells were rung, and flags displayed "to attest the joy of the people at their great deliverance." Much later, the nickname "Free State" was used in a different context by Hamilton Owens, editor of the Baltimore Sun. In 1923, Georgia Congressman William D. Upshaw, a firm supporter of Prohibition, denounced Maryland as a traitor to the Union for refusing to pass a State enforcement act. Mr. Owens thereupon wrote a mock-serious editorial entitled "The Maryland Free State," arguing that Maryland should secede from the Union rather than prohibit the sale of liquor. The irony in the editorial was subtle, and Mr. Owens decided not to print it. He popularized the nickname, however, in later editorials.


Which legendary folk singer played his first concert in Vietnam, in April 2011?

LiveLeak.com - Bob Dylan plays his first gig in Vietnam Bob Dylan plays his first gig in Vietnam 10 April 2011 Last updated at 12:14 ET Legendary folk singer Bob Dylan, whose songs became anthems of the 1960s anti-Vietnam war movement, has played his first concert in the Communist country. Dylan played a concert in Ho Chi Minh City - formerly Saigon - on Sunday evening. Dylan, 69, jammed on stage playing guitar, harmonica and keyboard and singing hits including A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall and Highway 61 Revisited. During the time of the Vietnam conflict, many of Dylan's protest songs defined the mood of a generation, with young Americans marching for peace followed by similar protests in the UK and other western countries. Around half of the 8,000 seats at RMIT University were sold, to a mix of Vietnamese and foreigners, Associated Press reported. Correspondents say many in youthful Vietnam have never heard of the man who wrote Blowin' in the Wind and The Times They -


Durango, Veracruz and Campeche are all states in which country?

Mexico States Buy data      Donate Updates:  On 2015-10-29, the legislature of Quintana Roo unanimously approved the creation of the municipality of Puerto Morelos. This community was separated from the municipality of Benito Juarez. (See source [15]). A law effective 2016-01-30 changes the official name of Distrito Federal to Ciudad de Mï¿½xico. Quintana Roo is switching to Eastern Time on 2015-02-01 at 2:00 a.m. It will not observe daylight saving time. Update 5 to Geopolitical Entities and Codes, the successor to FIPS PUB 10-4, was issued on 2011-08-31. It changes the name of Veracruz-Llave to Veracruz. The formal name of Querï¿½taro state is Querï¿½taro Arteaga, not Querï¿½taro de Arteaga, although a Google search in 2004 found more references to the latter by eleven to one. The Constitution of Veracruz state (source [7]) gives the formal name as "Veracruz-Llave", but the state government website (source [8]) uses the name "Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave". The capital of Veracruz state is sometimes called Jalapa, sometimes Xalapa, sometimes Jalapa Enrï¿½quez, and sometimes Xalapa Enrï¿½quez. The fashion seems to have turned from Jalapa to Xalapa recently. When I was first investigating it, there were official city websites at www.xalapa.gob.mx and www.jalapa.gob.mx, both of them using the spelling Xalapa. In the 1990s, almost all sources, including Mexican ones, used Jalapa. Source [14] said "Jalapa, formerly Xalapa". International standard ISO 3166-2 was published on December 15, 1998. It superseded ISO/DIS 3166-2 (draft international standard). For Mexico, the draft standard showed 31 states and one federal district. The final standard shows the same divisions and the same codes, except for the federal district. The code for Distrito Federal was changed from D.F to DIF. Country overview:  ISO: Codes from ISO 3166-2. FIPS: Codes from FIPS PUB 10-4. Conv: Conventional abbreviation. INEGI: Instituto Nacional de Estadï¿½stica, Geografï¿½a e Informatica uses a two-digit code to represent each state. Most of them are the same as the two digits in the FIPS codes (see note). Population: 2010-05-31 census. Tz: Time zone (hours offset from Greenwich; ~ indicates daylight saving time observed) Capital: Common name is not in parentheses; adding parenthetical parts gives formal name. The English name of Ciudad de Mï¿½xico is Mexico City. Postcode: The Mexican postal service has defined a five-digit postal code (Cï¿½digo Postal). The first two digits represent a state, a part of a state, or (in Ciudad de Mï¿½xico) a political delegation. The range of postal codes for each state is shown.   Notes on codes: In the 1960s, the U.S. and Canadian postal authorities developed two-letter state and province codes, with care to avoid overlap. That is, no state code was the same as any province code. Computer systems very frequently used these sets of codes. Many companies and government agencies have to deal with data from all of North America. The Mexican authorities never got around to deciding on an official set of two-letter state codes, so anyone who wanted to use such a set, made up their own. It's not very hard to find a set of two-letter, mnemonic state/province codes for all three countries with no overlap, so some groups did just that; others didn't care about the overlap, because they were using a combination of state and country code to identify a particular division. I recently did a search and found a dozen different systems of state codes or abbreviations for Mexico, most of which were two-letter codes. They were used by industry groups (railroads, airlines) and governments (state police departments, military), among others. No two of them were identical. The 'C' states were especially mixed, so that in different systems, CP might represent Campeche or Chiapas, CH might mean Chiapas, Chihuaha, or Coahuila, etc. A new problem has recently arisen. Almost all code systems use NL for Nuevo Leï¿½n. In 2002, as a result of Newfoundland changing its official name to Newfoundland and Labrador, the Canadian postal ser


Pasternak Is Dead; Wrote 'Dr. Zhivago' Pasternak Is Dead; Wrote 'Dr. Zhivago' By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS MOSCOW, Tuesday, May 31--Boris Pasternak, noted Russian poet, author of the controversial novel "Doctor Zhivago" and winner of the 1958 Nobel Prize for Literature, died in his sleep last night, family friends reported. He was 70 years old. As a result of the novel--never published in the Soviet Union but a best-seller in Western countries--Mr. Pasternak was the center of world-wide uproar. The novel was judged highly for literary merit and insights into Communist society. Mr. Pasterak became ill on May 1 at his home in Peredelkino, a writers' colony about twenty miles outside of Moscow. Along with a heart ailment he suffered from lung cancer, stomach bleeding and other infirmities. Spanned Joy and Pathos The life of Boris Pasternak spanned the heights and depths, the glories and tragedies, the joy and pathos that was Russia of the twentieth century. So closely was he identified with the soil, the history, the tradition and the mystery of Russia that he could not imagine life away from the land where he was born on Feb. 10, 1890. At the peak of the political controversy within the Soviet Union over his great novel, "Doctor Zhivago," and the award to him of the Nobel Prize Communist propagandists demanded that he leave Russia. Mr. Pasternak wrote a letter to Premier Khrushchev declining the Nobel Prize and adding what his friends felt was the simple truth: "Leaving the motherland will equal death for me. I am tied to Russia by birth, by life and work." World fame came to Mr. Pasternak very late in life--with the publication of "Doctor Zhivago," the award to it in 1958 of the Nobel Prize, its translation into dozens of languages and almost overpowering barrage of publicity in every kind of media. But long before this he had taken his place in the literary life of Russia as one of the great masters of the century. Mr. Pasternak had made his mark and reputation before the Bolshevik Revolution. His place in the high ranks of Russian poetry was secure even before World War I. By the late Nineteen Thirties Mr. Pasternak was turning more and more to the translation of foreign classics. His translations into Russian of Shakespeare's Hamlet," "Henry IV," "Romeo and Juliet," "Anthony and Cleopatra" and "Othello" are of a quality seldom equaled. Considered Himself a Poet It was as a poet that Mr. Pasternak made his mark in the world and it was a poet that he considered himself. The fact that his world fame was based upon a novel he regarded as more an accident of time, place and history than anything else. The publication of "Doctor Zhivago" was the great literary event of postwar Russia. Yet the novel still has not been published in the land of its composition. By early 1954, the novel had been reduced to approximately the shape in which it finally was published. Some poetical excerpts from it were published in a Moscow literary journal, arrangements had been made to serialize it in the leading Soviet magazine, Novy Mir, and book publication was under contract. When Giangiacomo Feltrinelli, an Italian publisher, visited Moscow, Mr. Pasternak readily gave him a copy of the book for publication in Italy. It was to be brought out simultaneously with the Soviet edition. But publishing and politics are inextricably intertwined in Russia. By 1956, despite--and in part because of--the anti-Stalin revelations of Mr. Khrushchev, the whole of Soviet policy was in flux. Concern was widespread over the consequences of too rapid relaxation. The symptoms of the Polish and Hungarian uprisings were only too apparent on the political landscape. In this atmosphere the decision to publish "Doctor Zhivago" in Russia was countermanded. Book Widely Acclaimed Every effort was made to withdraw the manuscript from Signor Feltrinelli. But it was in vain. The book was published abroad, acclaimed in a torrent of adjectives such as had not been poured out upon a Russian writer since the time of Tolstoy, Chekhov and Turgenev. The cent


In zoology, which order of mammals include apes, monkeys, prosimians and man?

Zoology -- Primates -- Prosimians Prosimians: The Most Ancient Living Primates Cladogram after Tudge in The Tree of Life What are Cladograms? Cladograms show presumed relationships between organisms. Traditionally, the earliest (oldest, most primitive) forms are shown at the top, the most recent (youngest or most derived) at the bottom. The Prosimians, found chiefly in Madagascar, are listed on this page. The Platyrrhini are the New World monkeys. Cercopithecoidea are Old World monkeys, Hominoidea include the Gibbons, Lesser and Great Apes. A few extinct forms are asterisked. Taxonomic listings (these pages) generally follow the sequence of Orders, Families and Genera as revealed by such cladograms or taxonomic "trees." These trees are subject to change as newer and better information becomes available, especially from modern genetic and biochemical research. Learn more about Taxonomy, Systematics and Cladistics at the Taxonomy Page of  this website. About GREEN notations: pg20 refers to a page in The Pictorial Guide to Living Primates where a photograph may be found. pgn18 is a drawing in the same book by the illustrator Stephen Nash. The book is available at libraries. Request an interlibrary loan if necessary.


In 1965, who became the first British driver to win the Indianapolis 500?

Jim Clark and the Win That Changed Indy - Blog - The Henry Ford Jim Clark and the Win That Changed Indy Search our website to find what you’re looking for. Search Select Your Language You can select the language displayed on our website. Click the drop-down menu below and make your selection. Past Forward Jim Clark and the Win That Changed Indy September 9, 2013 The Indianapolis 500 is America’s premier motorsports event. Since its inaugural run in 1911, Indy has exemplified our country’s obsession with speed. It is ironic, then, that one of its most significant victories came from a Scottish driver in a British-built (though American-powered) car. In one fell swoop, Jim Clark’s 1965 win in the Lotus-Ford Type 38 marked the end of the four-cylinder Offenhauser engine’s dominance, the end of the front engine, and the incursion of European design into the most American of races. The Henry Ford holds many important objects, photographs and documents that tell this fascinating story. From left to right: Dan Gurney, Colin Chapman and Jim Clark in 1963 (THF110625). By the early 1960s, four-cylinder roadsters were an ingrained tradition at the Indianapolis 500. Race teams were hesitant to experiment with anything else. American driver Dan Gurney, familiar with the advanced Formula One cars from the British firm Lotus, saw the potential in combining a lithe European chassis with a powerful American engine. He connected Lotus’s Colin Chapman with Ford Motor Company and the result was a lightweight monocoque chassis fitted with a specially designed Ford V-8 mounted behind the driver. Scotsman Jim Clark, Team Lotus’s top driver, took the new design to an impressive second place finish at Indy in 1963. While Clark started strong in the 1964 race, having earned pole position with a record-setting qualifying time, he lost the tread on his left rear tire, initiating a chain reaction that collapsed his rear suspension and ended his race early. The lightning-fast Wood Brothers crew refuels Jim Clark’s car at the 1965 Indianapolis 500. After a fiery crash the year before, Indy officials mandated smaller fuel tanks. Quick refueling stops became essential (THF110504). Based on his past performances, Jim Clark entered the 1965 race as the odds-on favorite. Ford was especially eager for a win, though, and sought every advantage it could gain. The company brought in the Wood Brothers to serve as pit crew. The Woods were legendary in NASCAR for their precision refueling drills, and they were no less impressive at Indianapolis where they filled Clark’s car with 50 gallons in less than 20 seconds. This time, the race was hardly a contest at all. Clark led for 190 of the race’s 200 laps and took the checkered flag nearly two minutes ahead of his nearest rival. Jim Clark became the first driver to finish the Indianapolis 500 with an average speed above 150 mph (he averaged 150.686) and the first foreign driver to win since 1916. The race – and the cars in it – would never be the same. Many of The Henry Ford’s pieces from Clark’s remarkable victory are compiled in a special Expert Set on our Online Collections page . The most significant artifact from the 1965 race is, of course, car #82 itself. Jim Clark’s 1965 Lotus-Ford Type 38 joined our collection in 1977 and has been a visitor favorite ever since. Dan Gurney, who brought Lotus and Ford together, shared his reminiscences with us in an interview on our OnInnovation site , shown below. The Henry Ford’s collection also includes a set of coveralls worn by Lotus mechanic Graham Clode at the 1965 race, and a program from the 1965 Victory Banquet signed by Clark himself.   Photographs in our collection include everything from candid shots of Gurney, Chapman and Clark to posed portraits of Clark in #82 at the Brickyard. The Henry Ford’s extensive Dave Friedman Photo Collection includes more than 1,400 images of the 1965 Indianapolis 500 showing the countless cars, drivers, crew members and race fans that witnessed history being made. Finally, the Phil Harms Collection includes home movies of the 1965 r


What was US President Gerald Ford’s middle name?

Gerald Ford - Biography - IMDb Gerald Ford Biography Showing all 61 items Jump to: Overview  (5) | Mini Bio  (1) | Spouse  (1) | Trade Mark  (1) | Trivia  (45) | Personal Quotes  (8) Overview (5) 6' (1.83 m) Mini Bio (1) Gerald Rudolph Ford was the 38th President of the United States from August 1974 until January 1977. Ford was born on July 14, 1913, in Omaha, Nebraska as Leslie Lynch King, Jr., being the son of Leslie Lynch King and Dorothy Ayer Gardner King. His parents separated two weeks after his birth and his mother took him to Grand Rapids, Michigan to live with her parents. On February 1, 1916, his mother Dorothy King married Gerald R. Ford, a paint salesman. The Fords began calling their son Gerald R. Ford, Jr. but this name became legal only on December 3, 1935. Aged 13, Ford knows that Gerald Ford Sr., was not his biological father, but it lasted until 1930 he met his biological father Leslie King, who made an unexpected stop in Grand Rapids. Ford grew up in a family with three younger half-brothers (Thomas, Richard, and James). He attended South High School in Grand Rapids, where he already showed is athletics skills, being named to the honor society and the "All-City" and "All-State" football teams. As a scout he was ranked Eagle Scout in November 1927. He earned money by working in the family paint business and at a local restaurant. Ford attended The University of Michigan at Ann Arbor from 1931 to 1935. He majored in economics and political science and graduated with a B.A. degree in June 1935. He played on the University's national championship football teams in 1932 and 1933 and was voted MVP of Wolverine in 1934. He also played in All-Star and benefit football games. He denied offers from two professional football teams, (Detroit Lions and Green Bay Packers), but chose to become boxing coach and assistant varsity football coach at Yale hoping to attend law school there. Ford earned his law degree in 1941. After returning to Michigan and passing his bar exam, Ford set up a law partnership in Grand Rapids with Philip Buchen, a University of Michigan fraternity brother (who later served on Ford's White House staff as Counsel to the President). In April 1942 Ford joined the U.S. Naval Reserve and became a physical fitness instructor at a flight school in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. In the spring of 1943 he began service in the light aircraft carrier USS Monterey. Ford spent the remainder of the war ashore and was discharged as a lieutenant commander in February 1946. He returned to Grand Rapids to become a partner in the locally prestigious law firm of Butterfield, Keeney, and Amberg. His first political experience was in the summer of 1940 when he was working in the presidential campaign of Wendell Willkie. Six years later he decided to challenge Bartel Jonkman for the Republican nomination for the U.S. House of Representatives in the 1948 election. Ford won the nomination and after that was elected to Congress on November 2, 1948, receiving 61% of the vote. On October 15 1948, the height of the campaign, Ford married Elizabeth ('Betty') Anne Bloomer Warren, a department store fashion consultant. Betty was born on April 8, 1918 in Chicago, Illinois, but grew up in Grand Rapids. They subsequently had four children: Michael Gerald (March 14, 1950), John Gardner (March 16, 1952), Steven Meigs (May 19, 1956) and Susan Elizabeth (July 6, 1957). Ford served in the House of Representatives from January 3, 1949 to December 6, 1973. He was re-elected twelve times, winning each time with more than 60% of the vote. As his ambition was to become Speaker of the House already in the early 1950s, he denied offers to run for both the Senate and the Michigan governorship in these years. In 1961 he became chairman of the House Republican Conference. In 1963 President Johnson appointed Ford to the Warren Commission to investigate the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. He was the last living member of the Warren Commission. In 1965 Ford was chosen as the House minority leader, a post he held until 1973. As minorit


In humans, Graves disease is the result of an overactive what?

Overactive Thyroid: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Complications of Hyperthyroidism Hyperthyroidism is a disorder in which your thyroid gland makes and releases more thyroid hormone than your body needs. Your doctor may say you have an " overactive thyroid ," or refer to the condition as "overactive thyroid disease." Your thyroid gland is located in the front of your neck. Hormones released by the thyroid affect nearly every part of your body from your brain to your skin and muscles. They play a crucial role in controlling how your body uses energy, a process called metabolism . This includes how your heart beats and even how you burn calories. Women are five to 10 times more likely to develop hyperthyroidism than men. Causes of Hyperthyroidism The causes of hyperthyroidism include: Graves' disease . The most common cause of hyperthyroidism is an autoimmune condition called Graves' disease. The body's immune system creates an antibody that causes the gland to make an excessive amount of thyroid hormone. Graves' disease runs in families, and usually affects younger women. Thyroiditis. Thyroiditis is inflammation of the thyroid. A virus or problem with the immune system causes the gland to swell, leaking thyroid hormone into the bloodstream. There are several types of thyroiditis. Subacute: A sudden, painful form of thyroiditis of unknown cause. The thyroid usually heals on its own after a few months. The thyroid can become underactive for a while before it returns to normal. Postpartum: This type of thyroiditis affects women after pregnancy . One to two women out of every 10 women develop hyperthyroidism after having a baby . It usually lasts a month or two, followed by several months of underactive thyroid ( hypothyroidism ). In most women, the thyroid returns to normal. Silent: This type is similar to postpartum thyroiditis but is not related to pregnancy. The thyroid produces too much hormone but patients do not develop a painful thyroid gland. Some people may develop hypothyroidism afterwards. Thyroid nodule . One or more lumps, or nodules, can grow in the thyroid gland, gradually increasing the gland's activity and the amount of thyroid hormone in your blood . If one nodule causes hyperthyroidism, it is called a single toxic nodule. If several nodules cause the thyroid to become overactive, the condition is called toxic multinodular goiter . Continued Excess iodine. You may also develop hyperthyroidism if you eat, drink, or are otherwise exposed to substances that contain a high amount of iodine. Iodine is used by the body to make thyroid hormone. Kelp or seaweed supplements and the medication amiodarone ( Cordarone , Pacerone ), once used to treat irregular heartbeats, are examples of medicines that contain a lot of iodine. Thyroid medications . Taking too much thyroid hormone medication can wreak havoc on your thyroid gland and cause hyperthyroidism. If you have been prescribed thyroid replacement hormone (for hypothyroidism ), never take an extra dose, even if you missed one, without first talking to your doctor. Symptoms of Hyperthyroidism Symptoms of hyperthyroidism may be vague and can often mimic other illnesses and conditions. If you have a very mild form of hyperthyroidism, you may not notice any symptoms. Symptoms are often particularly subtle in the elderly. However, an overactive thyroid often leads to discomfort or even disability that disrupts your everyday activities or routines. Thyroid enlargement, called a goiter, occurs in most people with hyperthyroidism. You may see or feel a lump in the front of your neck. Sometimes only your doctor will be able to detect a goiter. Other symptoms of hyperthyroidism include: Anxiety , nervousness, and irritability Radioactive iodine uptake test to see your thyroid’s absorption of iodine Thyroid scan to see where iodine is in the thyroid Continued How Is Hyperthyroidism Treated? There are several different ways to treat hyperthyroidism. Before choosing the one that's best for you, your doctor will consider your age, overall heath, severity of your symptoms, and s


In Southern Australia, a strong, hot, dry dusty wind is known by what name?

Wind of the World: Brickfielder | weatheronline.co.uk Location: Australia The Brickfielder is a strong, hot, dry and dusty wind in southern Australia. The Brickfielder usually occurs during summer and is mainly affecting southeast Australia's states of Victoria and New South Wales . The Brickfielder is associated with the passage of a frontal zone of a low pressure. Preceding the passage of the front tropical, hot, dry north-westerly desert air from the interior of Australia is carrying clouds of dust and bringing sudden hot spells , often exceeding 38C (100F), to areas which normally have a much milder climate. The temperature might jump up 15 to 20 °C within hours. After the front has passed, temperatur es will drop dramatically again and the now cold winds are veering to more south, south-westerly directions, originating from polar air masses and still blowing quite strong, often with gusts reaching gale force. The passing of the cold-front itself is often associated with violent thunderstorms even triggereing tornadoes. This wind now is called a Southerly Buster, the uneven brother of the Brickfielder. For example, on January 14, 2001 temperatures in Sydney reached 34C (93F), with NE winds and dropped to 23C (73F) the very next day, veering to SE. The hot northerly wind blew across the Brickfields, formerly so called, a district of Sydney and carried clouds of reddish dust from the brickworks over the nascent city - thus the name: Brickfielder. However, another - agricultural - explanation comes from the hot and dry character of the northerly wind itself, turning the surface of the already dry soil hard as bricks. Therefore, by confusion, every dry, hot wind from the north might be called a Brickfielder today. The Brickfielder is related to the Argentinian Zonda wind Advertisement


What price did an adult British passport rise to in 2009?

Passports up in price to £77.50 – three times rate of inflation - Telegraph Travel News Passports up in price to £77.50 – three times rate of inflation The price of a British passport is to rise from £72 to £77.50, with fewer people travelling in the recession blamed for the above-inflation increase. From September 3, the cost of a 10-year adult passport will rise by seven per cent from £72 to £77.50 Photo: AFP/GETTY By Harry Wallop, Consumer Affairs Editor 7:26PM BST 07 Jul 2009 The hike in the cost will take place in September, and means the document has now risen three times higher than the level of inflation since 1997 when the Labour Government came to power. The Home Office claims the above-inflation increase is due to the recession as the Identity and Passport Service (IPS) had "lost revenue". The sharp economic downturn has led to fewer travellers and businessmen needing to renew their passports, with 5.25 million passports issued in the year to March 2009, compared with 5.9 million the previous year. Passports are the latest key service to increase in price by more than the rate of inflation, with water bills, council tax and postage stamps all jumping this year. Consumer groups criticised the rise, saying holidaymakers were being "penalised"; the Conservatives claimed the Government was trying to hide the cost of the ID card scheme in the price of a passport. Related Articles Home Secretary abandons compulsory ID cards 01 Jul 2009 Travellers have now seen the price of a passport jump from £18 in 1997. If the cost had risen in line with retail prices, it would now cost just £24.55. Inflation, as measured by retail prices, is in negative territory, with average prices down by 1.1 per cent. James Hall, the chief executive of the IPS, said: "This year demand has fallen and we must ensure this lost revenue doesn't affect our ability to deliver a quality product and excellent customer service. "However we were still faced with an increase in net costs that risked undermining our high standards of integrity and customer service. The increase in fees will ensure that the service customers have rightly come to expect can be maintained." Consumer groups argued it should not be travellers that pick up the bill for the IPS's falling revenues. Richard Bates, public services expert at Consumer Focus, the Government-funded watchdog, said: "Unlike private sector businesses, they're in the unusual position of being able to raise prices when business drops off. Many holidaymakers will be shocked by this above inflation rise, particularly at this difficult economic time." Some of the increased costs of the passports in recent years have been because the documents have become more sophisticated, containing basic biometric information. From next year, new passports will also include finger prints. Bob Atkinson, travel experts at TravelSupermarket.com, said: "I am not surprised the price keeps on going up, but the fact that it has risen once again by above inflation – just when we need to promote travel and support the aviation industry – seems to penalise holidaymakers." The Home Office strongly denied the Conservative's claims that rising passport prices were to fund the cost of ID cards, pointing out that the IPS's budget was "completely ring-fenced".


What is the first name of the butler in the US tv series ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel Air’, starring Will Smith?

The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air - Show News, Reviews, Recaps and Photos - TV.com The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Follow EDIT A wealthy family living in Bel-Air, California, receives a dubious gift from their poorer relations in Philadelphia when Grammy Award-winner Will Smith arrives as The Fresh Prince Of Bel-Air. His mother wants him to learn some good old-fashioned values from his successful relatives. But Will shatters the sophisticated serenity of Bel-Air with his streetwise common sense, much to the dismay of his upper-crust uncle, Philip Banks (James Avery), Aunt Vivian (Janet Hubert-Whitten and Daphne Maxwell Reid) and three conceited cousins, Carlton (Alfonso Ribeiro), Hilary (Karyn Parsons) and Ashley (Tatyana Ali) - and even the butler, Geoffrey (Joseph Marcell). As the Banks family opens their home - and their checkbook - to their needy relative, Will adapts easily to their indulgent lifestyle. Yet, he reminds everyone that the simplest pleasures of family life can't be bought at any price. Repeats can be seen on Nick at Nite, The N (Noggin's nightime program lineup), and weekday afternoons on TBS. Nielsen Ratings (Top 20 or better) Not in Top 20 in the 1990 - 1991 Season #18 in the 1991 - 1992 Season #14 in the 1992 - 1993 Season Not in Top 20 in the 1993 - 1994 Season Not in Top 20 in the 1994 - 1995 Season Not in Top 20 in the 1995 - 1996 Season Theme Song: "Fresh Prince" Lyrics and music by Will Smith. Produced by Will Smith in association with "A Touch Of Jazz". Now this is the story all about how My life got flipped, turned upside down And I'd like to take a minute, just sit right there I'll tell you how I became the prince of a town called Bel-Air In West Philadelphia born and raised On the playground where I spent most of my days Chilling out, maxing, relaxing all cool And shootin' some B-ball outside of the school When a couple of guys who were up to no good Started making trouble in my neighbourhood I got in one little fight and my mom got scared She said "you're moving with your auntie and uncle in Bel-Air" I whistled for a cab and when it came near the License plate said "Fresh" and had dice in the mirror If anything I could say that this cab was rare But I thought nah, forget it, yo homes to bel-air I pulled up to a house about seven or eight And I yelled to the cabbie 'Yo homes, smell you later Looked at my kingdom I was finally there To sit on my throne as the prince of Bel-Airmoreless


Which British Prime Minister said ‘A week is a long time in politics’?

Harold Wilson - Wikiquote Harold Wilson Jump to: navigation , search This Party needs to protect itself against the activities of small groups of inflexible political persuasion, extreme so-called left and in a few cases extreme so-called moderates, having in common only their arrogant dogmatism. James Harold Wilson, Baron Wilson of Rievaulx , KG, OBE, FRS, PC ( 11 March 1916 – 24 May 1995 ) was Prime Minister of the United Kingdom from 1964 to 1970, and again from 1974 to 1976. He had an impressive educational background, becoming an Oxford don at 21 and working as a war time civil servant; he was made a government minister immediately after he was elected to Parliament. As Leader of the Labour Party he moved the party towards a technocratic approach and appeared more in tune with the 'swinging sixties'; however his government was beset by economic difficulties and he was unexpectedly defeated in 1970. His return to office with a tiny majority in the mid-1970s saw a referendum which endorsed British membership of the European Communities. He resigned suddenly in 1976, and in his retirement suffered from Alzheimers' disease. Contents Sourced[ edit ] On 5 September, when the TUC unanimously rejected wage restraint, it was the end of an era, and all the financiers, all the little gnomes in Zürich and other finance centres about whom we keep on hearing, had started to make their dispositions in regard to sterling. Hansard, House of Commons, 5th series, vol. 560, col. 579. Speech in the House of Commons (12 November 1956); often quoted as "gnomes of Zürich". In all our plans for the future, we are re-defining and we are re-stating our Socialism in terms of the scientific revolution. But that revolution cannot become a reality unless we are prepared to make far-reaching changes in economic and social attitudes which permeate our whole system of society. The Britain that is going to be forged in the white heat of this revolution will be no place for restrictive practices or for outdated methods on either side of industry. Usually quoted as "the white heat of the technological revolution". Speech at Labour Party conference, October 1, 1963. Labour Party Annual Conference Report, 1963, pages 139-140. Hughie, get your tanks off my lawn. Statement to trade union leader Hugh Scanlon (c.1969), as quoted in "Lord Scanlon" in The Telegraph (28 January 2004) The government have only a small majority in the House of Commons. I want to make it quite clear that this will not affect our ability to govern. Having been charged with the duties of Government we intend to carry out those duties. David Butler, Coalitions in British Politics (Macmillan, London, 1978), p. 99. Television broadcast, October 1964, after winning the general election . Smethwick Conservatives can have the satisfaction of having topped the poll, of having sent a Member who, until another election returns him to oblivion, will serve his time here as a Parliamentary leper. Hansard, House of Commons, 5th series, vol. 701, col. 71. Speech in the House of Commons, 3 November, 1964. The 1964 general election had seen the defeat of Wilson's Shadow Foreign Secretary Patrick Gordon Walker by Conservative Peter Griffiths after an allegedly racist campaign. Griffiths was indeed defeated at the next election but returned to Parliament in 1979 and served until 1997. I know I speak for everyone in these islands, all parties, all our people, when I say to Mr. Smith tonight: "Prime Minister, think again". Broadcast speech calling on the Government of Rhodesia not to declare independence , October 12, 1965. Quoted in The Times, October 13, 1965, p. 8. It is difficult for us to appreciate the pressures which are put on men I know to be realistic and reasonable, not only in their executive capacity but in the highly organized strike committees in the individual ports by this tightly knit group of politically motivated men who, as the last general election showed, utterly failed to secure acceptance of their views by the British electorate, but who are now determined to exercise back-stage


Which UK television chef caused controversy by cooking a human placenta on his show?

TV Chef Likens Eating Puppy Meat to Eating Pork : TreeHugger TV Chef Likens Eating Puppy Meat to Eating Pork Photo: wsilver / cc British celebrity chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall has made a name for himself by venturing into the darkest corners of culinary arts. Throughout his career as host of several cooking shows in the UK, Fearnley-Whittingstall has put his taste-buds to the test, eating, amongst other things, roadkill, giraffe testicles, fruit bats, and even some human placenta he whipped up as a pate. Needless to say, the TV chef has an iron stomach -- but after swearing off meat more than 5 months ago, he's wandered into controversy yet again. According to Fearnley-Whittingstall, eating puppy meat is really no different than eating pork.Fearnley-Whittingstall, who stars in the British cooking program River Cottage, has become a leading voice for the organic movement in the UK, challenging his viewers to adopt a more intimate understanding of where their food comes from. In this role, the celebrity chef has advocated for the public to incorporate more free-range meat and locally grown vegetables into their diets. Leading in to the latest season of his cooking show, and accompanying cookbook of vegetarian recipes, Fearnley-Whittingstall has adopted a meat-free lifestyle for the past 5 months. In a recent interview with the Radio Times, as quoted by the Daily Mail , the chef noted the inherent hypocrisy most non-vegetarians display in classifying some animals as acceptable to eat while others are taboo -- namely, puppies. In principle, but not in practice, I have no objection to a high-welfare organic puppy farm. You can't object, unless you also object to the farming of pigs. It's an artificial construct of our society, a cultural decision, to make pets out of dogs and meat out of pigs. Both animals could be used the other way round - although pigs probably do make better meat than dogs and dogs better pets than pigs. But it's not a foregone conclusion. Some animal advocates, like those from the RSPCA, have taken issue with the chef's remarks, saying his "comments may seem sensible but are actually quite controversial - especially when dogs are our most popular and loved pet." The point raised by Fearnley-Whittingstall, while conveniently aligning with the release of his new show and book, do tap into a double-standard which exists in the meat-eating, puppy-loving community -- which, I would venture to say, is most people. Follow me on Twitter or Facebook . More on Fearnley-Whittingstall


What is the profession of Nick Bottom in Shakespeare’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’?

SparkNotes: A Midsummer Night’s Dream: Analysis of Major Characters Analysis of Major Characters A Midsummer Night’s Dream William Shakespeare Themes, Symbols, & Motifs Puck Though there is little character development in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and no true protagonist, critics generally point to Puck as the most important character in the play. The mischievous, quick-witted sprite sets many of the play’s events in motion with his magic, by means of both deliberate pranks on the human characters (transforming Bottom’s head into that of an ass) and unfortunate mistakes (smearing the love potion on Lysander’s eyelids instead of Demetrius’s). More important, Puck’s capricious spirit, magical fancy, fun-loving humor, and lovely, evocative language permeate the atmosphere of the play. Wild contrasts, such as the implicit comparison between the rough, earthy craftsmen and the delicate, graceful fairies, dominate A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Puck seems to illustrate many of these contrasts within his own character: he is graceful but not so saccharine as the other fairies; as Oberon’s jester, he is given to a certain coarseness, which leads him to transform Bottom’s head into that of an ass merely for the sake of enjoyment. He is good-hearted but capable of cruel tricks. Finally, whereas most of the fairies are beautiful and ethereal, Puck is often portrayed as somewhat bizarre looking. Indeed, another fairy mentions that some call Puck a “hobgoblin,” a term whose connotations are decidedly less glamorous than those of “fairy” (II.i.40). Nick Bottom Whereas Puck’s humor is often mischievous and subtle, the comedy surrounding the overconfident weaver Nick Bottom is hilariously overt. The central figure in the subplot involving the craftsmen’s production of the Pyramus and Thisbe story, Bottom dominates his fellow actors with an extraordinary belief in his own abilities (he thinks he is perfect for every part in the play) and his comical incompetence (he is a terrible actor and frequently makes rhetorical and grammatical mistakes in his speech). The humor surrounding Bottom often stems from the fact that he is totally unaware of his own ridiculousness; his speeches are overdramatic and self-aggrandizing, and he seems to believe that everyone takes him as seriously as he does himself. This foolish self-importance reaches its pinnacle after Puck transforms Bottom’s head into that of an ass. When Titania, whose eyes have been anointed with a love potion, falls in love with the now ass-headed Bottom, he believes that the devotion of the beautiful, magical fairy queen is nothing out of the ordinary and that all of the trappings of her affection, including having servants attend him, are his proper due. His unawareness of the fact that his head has been transformed into that of an ass parallels his inability to perceive the absurdity of the idea that Titania could fall in love with him. Helena Although Puck and Bottom stand out as the most personable characters in A Midsummer Night’s Dream, they themselves are not involved in the main dramatic events. Of the other characters, Helena, the lovesick young woman desperately in love with Demetrius, is perhaps the most fully drawn. Among the quartet of Athenian lovers, Helena is the one who thinks most about the nature of love—which makes sense, given that at the beginning of the play she is left out of the love triangle involving Lysander, Hermia, and Demetrius. She says, “Love looks not with the eyes, but with the mind,” believing that Demetrius has built up a fantastic notion of Hermia’s beauty that prevents him from recognizing Helena’s own beauty (I.i.234). Utterly faithful to Demetrius despite her recognition of his shortcomings, Helena sets out to win his love by telling him about the plan of Lysander and Hermia to elope into the forest. Once Helena enters the forest, many of her traits are drawn out by the confusion that the love potion engenders: compared to the other lovers, she is extremely unsure of herself, worrying about her appearance and believing that Lysander is mocking her


Josip Broz was the original name of which Yugoslav statesman?

Josip Broz Tito | president of Yugoslavia | Britannica.com president of Yugoslavia Dragoljub Mihailović Josip Broz Tito, original name Josip Broz (born May 7, 1892, Kumrovec, near Zagreb , Croatia , Austria-Hungary [now in Croatia]—died May 4, 1980, Ljubljana , Yugoslavia [now in Slovenia]), Yugoslav revolutionary and statesman. He was secretary-general (later president) of the Communist Party (League of Communists) of Yugoslavia (1939–80), supreme commander of the Yugoslav Partisans (1941–45) and the Yugoslav People’s Army (1945–80), and marshal (1943–80), premier (1945–53), and president (1953–80) of Yugoslavia . Tito was the chief architect of the “second Yugoslavia,” a socialist federation that lasted from World War II until 1991. He was the first Communist leader in power to defy Soviet hegemony , a backer of independent roads to socialism (sometimes referred to as “national communism”), and a promoter of the policy of nonalignment between the two hostile blocs in the Cold War . Josip Broz Tito, 1972. Sygma Early life Josip Broz was born to a large peasant family in Kumrovec, northwest of Zagreb, the capital of Croatia, of a Croat father and a Slovene mother. He was apprenticed to a locksmith in 1907 and completed his training in 1910, when he joined the Social Democratic Party of Croatia-Slavonia at Zagreb. After working as an itinerant metalworker in various Austro-Hungarian and German centres, he was drafted into the Austro-Hungarian army in 1913, completed noncommissioned-officer training, and was sent as a sergeant in the war against Serbia in 1914. Transferred to the Russian front in early 1915, he was seriously wounded and captured by the Russians in April 1915. After a long hospitalization he was sent to prisoner-of-war camps, where he became acquainted with Bolshevik propaganda . In 1917 he participated in the July Days demonstrations in Petrograd (St. Petersburg) and, after the October Revolution , joined a Red Guard unit in Omsk , Siberia . Following a White counteroffensive, he fled to Kirgiziya (now Kyrgyzstan) and subsequently returned to Omsk, where he married a Russian woman and joined the South Slav section of the Bolshevik party. In October 1920 he returned to his native Croatia (then part of the newly established Kingdom of the Serbs, Croats, and Slovenes) and soon joined the Communist Party of Yugoslavia (CPY). Josip Broz Tito’s birthplace, Kumrovec, Croatia. Dennis Jarvis (CC-BY-2.0) (A Britannica Publishing Partner) Communist organizer Broz’s career as a communist militant was cut short in December 1920 by a state ban against communist activities. He lost his job in a Zagreb locksmith shop and moved to a nearby village, where he worked as a mill mechanic until 1923. Having revived his links with the underground CPY, he served as a local and regional party functionary and trade union organizer in Croatia and Serbia until 1927, when he joined the CPY committee for Zagreb, quickly becoming its organizational secretary. He promoted a campaign against party functions (the so-called Zagreb Line), thereby attracting the attention of Moscow . Rewarded by being named the Zagreb committee’s political secretary in April 1928, he led street demonstrations against the authorities following the assassination of Croat deputies in the Belgrade parliament in June 1928. His success at reviving the CPY’s vitality was cut short by arrest in August 1928. The police discovered bombs in Broz’s apartment—a testimony to his adherence to the new insurrectionary line of the Comintern , the Soviet-sponsored organization of international communism. During his trial, which ended with sentencing to a five-year term, Broz defended himself with exceptional courage and gained further credit with the party authorities. Britannica Stories Ringling Bros. Folds Its Tent Broz’s prison term coincided with the establishment of the royal Yugoslav dictatorship, which was promulgated by King Alexander I in order to stem the nationalistic movements of disaffected non-Serbs. In an attempt to break the modest influence of the CPY, the gover


German footballer, Oliver Khan, played in which position?

Oliver Kahn – Football Team Players Biography, News and More.. 19 Jul July 19, 2009 Oliver Kahn is one of the best goalkeepers in the world of football. He made his name with Bayern Munich and German national team. Oliver Kahn was instrumental in Bayern Munich’s success over a decade. He won four awards for the best European goalkeeper from UEFA. It was an honour for Kahn to get the golden ball for his tremendous performance during 2002 world cup, in which Germany lost to Brazil in the final. It is a rarity for a goalkeeper to get such an accolade in world football. Oliver Kahn was an absolute presence in the penalty box with attributes like anticipation, agility, strength etc. He was always handy during one to one scenario with opposition players. Oliver Kahn was born on 15th June in the year 1969 at Karlsruhe. His full name is Oliver Rolf Kahn. “King Kahn” is the nickname that his fans gave him. He started his football career with Karlsruher SC during the 1987 season at an age of 18.However he came into prominence only during the 1990 season. During his stint with Karlsruher, the club positioned itself among the elite teams in German football. In 1993/1994 season, Kahn made it to the UEFA cup semi-final with Karlsruher. His performances for Karlsruher attracted Bayern Munich to lure him away from them. Bayern Munich paid 2.38million Euros to Karlsruher, then record transfer amount for a goalkeeper. He played 14 seasons with Bayern Munich. He won eight Bundesliga titles with Bayern Munich. He won six German cups and six DFB Ligapokals. In Europe, Kahn had heartbreak at Nou Camp in 1999 when Bayern lost Champions league final to Manchester United during injury time. However, he won champions league with Bayern in 2001.He won UEFA cup in 1996 and Intercontinental cup in 2001 during his Bayern career. He won UEFA fair play award for his performance in 2001 champions’ league final. Kahn holds the record of most clean sheets, 190 of all in Bundesliga. He concluded his Bundesliga career with the match against Hertha Berlin on may 17th 2008. Kahn made his debut in German jersey while playing against Switzerland in the year 1995.Though Germany won the 1996-euro cup he was a reserve keeper. Kahn became the No: 1 goalkeeper of German team after the retirement of Andreas Kopke. He had a forgettable euro 2000.He became the caption of Germany in 2000.His performance against England in a 5-1 loss is his worst for Germany, during a 2002 world cup qualifier match. However, Germany made it to the world cup after defeating Ukraine in playoff matches. Kahn was inspirational during the 2002 world cup, for Germany. He led from the front to take Germany to the final where they lost marginally to Brazil. He won the best goalkeeper’s award as well as the golden ball. In euro 2004, Germany went out of the tournament in-group stage. Kahn relinquished captaincy after the tournament. However, he lost his number one position to Jens Lehmann and he was the one who kept the goal for Germany during 2006 world cup. Kahn played only in the third place match against Portugal, which Germany won 3-1.Kahn retired from international football after the 2006 world club. During his international career, he played 86matches.


Percheron | breed of horse | Britannica.com breed of horse Connemara Percheron, heavy draft- horse breed that originated in the Perche region of France. The breed probably stems from the Flemish “great horse” of the Middle Ages; modified by Arabian blood to develop a coach-horse type, it was changed again in the 19th century by introduction of draft-type blood to produce animals for heavy farm work. Although a few Percherons were imported earlier, they did not become popular draft animals in the United States until after 1851. Before mechanization revolutionized farming, Percherons were widespread and influenced American agriculture more than any other draft breed. Percheron stallion with black coat. © Scott Smudsky Percherons average 16 to 17 hands (64 to 68 inches, or 163 to 173 cm) high and weigh 1,900 to 2,100 pounds (860 to 950 kg). The head is fairly small and clean cut, the neck long, and the body well muscled. Common colours are black and gray. Percherons are agile and energetic for their size and display a mild disposition . The Percheron Horse Association of America and its predecessor organizations date from 1902. Learn More in these related articles: horse a hoofed, herbivorous mammal of the family Equidae. It comprises a single species, Equus caballus, whose numerous varieties are called breeds. Before the advent of mechanized vehicles, the horse was widely used as a draft animal, and riding on horseback was one of the chief means of transportation.... Perche region of northern France on the border of Normandy, mainly in the east of the Orne département, with extensions into neighbouring départements. Formerly a county, it was united with the French crown in 1525. It is largely hilly country, the Perche Hills having summits of about 1,000... Corrections? Updates? Help us improve this article! Contact our editors with your feedback. MEDIA FOR: You have successfully emailed this. Error when sending the email. Try again later. Edit Mode Submit Tips For Editing We welcome suggested improvements to any of our articles. You can make it easier for us to review and, hopefully, publish your contribution by keeping a few points in mind. Encyclopædia Britannica articles are written in a neutral objective tone for a general audience. You may find it helpful to search within the site to see how similar or related subjects are covered. Any text you add should be original, not copied from other sources. At the bottom of the article, feel free to list any sources that support your changes, so that we can fully understand their context. (Internet URLs are the best.) Your contribution may be further edited by our staff, and its publication is subject to our final approval. Unfortunately, our editorial approach may not be able to accommodate all contributions. Submit Thank You for Your Contribution! Our editors will review what you've submitted, and if it meets our criteria, we'll add it to the article. Please note that our editors may make some formatting changes or correct spelling or grammatical errors, and may also contact you if any clarifications are needed. Uh Oh There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later. Close Date Published: April 22, 2008 URL: https://www.britannica.com/animal/Percheron Access Date: January 19, 2017 Share


Ophidiophobia is the fear of what type of creature?

How to Overcome Ophidiophobia (Fear of Snakes) Phobias SHARE How to Overcome Ophidiophobia (Fear of Snakes) Studies have shown that 1/3 of human adults suffer from ophidiophobia, or the fear of snakes, making it the most common of known phobias. Snakes in various cultures are associated with evil, death, and the end of the world. This article will provide information about how ophidiophobia is diagnosed, discuss the theories as to the causes of the phobia, and describe classic therapeutic techniques for treating phobias that you can perform yourself. Fear Snakes? Snakes are one of the most common phobias in the world. If you find yourself too afraid, make sure you take my free 7 minute anxiety test now to learn how to control it. Start the test here . Symptoms of the Snake Phobia Even though 1/3rd of the US fears snakes, that number is exacerbated by those that fear them only a little. It's the severe fear that requires treatment. Make sure you take my anxiety test to learn more. The American Psychiatric Association’s most recent Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders defines a phobia as having the following symptoms, paraphrased here and explained in terms of the fear of snakes. Persistent and Excessive Fear An ophidiophobic may feel anxiety due to either the presence or the anticipation of a snake. Even if the snake is tame or non-venomous, posing no significant threat, an intense fear reaction will take place. In extreme cases, photographs of snakes can be enough to trigger anxiety for a person with this disorder. Immediate Anxiety Response The appearance or anticipation of a snake’s presence will instantly cause a state of anxiety in most cases. Panic attacks may ensue in either many or all cases. Recognition that Fear is Excessive Most adults with this disorder will recognize that a fear of snakes intense enough to cause panic attacks at the mere sight or expectation of a snake’s presence is an excessive fear. In children with ophidiophobia, this feature may be absent. Avoidance of Snakes Contact with snakes will be avoided at all costs. Ophidiophobics may even find it necessary to avoid places where snakes are kept confined, such as zoos or the houses of friends who have or buy snakes as pets, thereby interfering with their lives. Fortunately for many ophidiophobics, wild snakes do not spend much time around people if they can help it, though in places where snake populations are high it can be difficult for ophidiophobics to go outside. What Causes Ophidiophobia? Ophidiophobia is an anxiety disorder known as a specific phobia. Specific phobias, particularly animal phobias, are thought to develop largely during childhood and may be caused by three separate possible issues: personal, witnessed, or impersonal/learned. Personal: A personal fear experience with snakes might involve accidentally stepping on a snake and being bitten, hissed at or otherwise threatened. Witnessed: A witnessed fear experience is usually something that happens to a friend or family member. Seeing a loved one threatened or hurt by a snake can be emotionally traumatic and cause snakes to be associated with intense fear for many years afterward. Impersonal/Learned: An impersonal/learned fear experience might include hearing about the dangers of snakes through media such as television or radio reports, or through an ophidiophobic family member while growing up. In addition to these experiences as factors in ophidiophobia, evolutionary psychologists have theorized that the phobia may also be a partially genetic trait, due to the fact that fear and a careful avoidance of snakes – which could be poisonous (historically there would be no records or teachers or research to help humans tell the difference between poisonous and non-poisonous) - would have helped humans to survive long enough to reproduce. How Ophidiophobia Is Treated If you are someone who finds that ophidiophobia interferes with your life in ways you would rather not have to deal with, you may want to look into cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT. CBT is the type of th


Which of his books did British author Jeffrey Archer re-write in 2009, 30 years after it’s first publication?

Jeffrey Archer rewrites Kane and Abel - Telegraph Book news Jeffrey Archer rewrites Kane and Abel It has sold more than 34 million copies in 33 different languages but now the author Jeffrey Archer has rewritten Kane and Abel his most successful and famous novel. Jeffrey Archer  Photo: MARTIN POPE By Andrew Pierce 10:30PM BST 14 Jun 2009 The ultimate tale of sibling rivalry has been redrafted by the Conservative peer to mark the 30th anniversary of its publication this autumn. It will be the 83rd edition of the book which has been published in 97 countries. An international best-seller it was number one simultaneously in Britain and the United States and was made into a CBS television miniseries starring Sam Neill as William Kane and Peter Strauss as Abel Rosnovski. The tale of two men – one the son of a Boston millionaire, the other of a penniless Polish immigrant, born on the same day on opposite sides of the world – tells of fortune and disaster. The book's depiction of the Wall Street Crash of 1929 has echoes of the collapse of the financial markets last year. Archer, who has sold more than 250 million books worldwide, originally thought that it would take two or three weeks to 'tweak' the book which came out in 1979 five years after he was forced to quit the House of Commons to avert bankruptcy. But it took him 500 hours over nine months to rework the text. He told the Daily Telegraph: "I just decided, having reread it, that I could improve it. I did not think it would take much. But, in fact, I added some 24,700 words to the original manuscript. But the final copy ended up 7,000 words shorter than the first edition. So I think it's better crafted now after 30 years of writing. But the plot remains the same.'' It would be a first for Archer and Macmillan, the publishers, if the revised book returns to the top of the best-sellers after such a long gap. Last year Archer topped the fiction best-seller list for the first time in 10 years with Prisoner of Birth which drew heavily on his two years in prison for perjury. It was Archer's 14th novel.


The Oakland Bay Bridge is in which US city?

San Francisco-Oakland Bay Bridge San Francisco, CA Bridge - MapQuest See a problem? Let us know! Although the Golden Gate Bridge is the iconic symbol of San Francisco, the Bay Bridge, as it's known to locals, is the workhorse bridge of the region and forms a vital link between  Oakland  and  San Francisco . Whether you're a local commuter or a tourist on vacation, the Bay Bridge is more than just a way to get between two big cities. It features some of the best views in the region, and the recently rebuilt eastern portion has an attached path, the Bay Bridge Trail, that allows pedestrians and cyclists to use the bridge. Parking and public transportation at the Bay Bridge Limited parking at the Bay Bridge is available from dawn until dusk on a five-hour basis on the north side of Burma Road, at the intersection of Burma and Maritime Street in Oakland. There are three access points for the trail: the first is at Shellmound Street in Emeryville (near the IKEA store); the second is at the corner of Maritime and Burma in Oakland (just outside the Port of Oakland); and the third is an AC Transit stop at the Bay Bridge toll plaza. Best and worst times to go to the Bay Bridge For those traveling by car, try to abstain from using the bridge before noon on weekdays to avoid rush-hour traffic. Try visiting the bridge at night to get a fantastic glimpse of San Francisco's illuminated skyline. There's also a lot less traffic. Admission to the Bay Bridge Tolls are charged only to automobile travelers headed west-bound on the bridge and are as follows: $6 Monday through Friday, 5 a.m.to 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.; $5 on weekends; and $4 all other times. Use of the Bay Bridge Trail is free. Must see/do at the Bay Bridge The western span into San Francisco features an art and light sculpture called The Bay Lights, with thousands of LED lights set along the cables on the north side of the suspension span. The best view of the lights is from the San Francisco waterfront. Great spots for viewing include the area near the Ferry Building and Pier 14. Other places to visit near the Bay Bridge When you get across the bridge you'll want to consider checking out  Pier 39  in San Francisco, a popular tourist attraction that offers a variety of shops, restaurants, and entertainment options. Another site to see is the infamous  Alcatraz Island , which is just a short ferry ride away from the waterfront. Of course, if you visit one bridge you have to visit the other, so visitors should see the  Golden Gate Bridge  if they hadn't already planned on it. Insider tip for visitors to the Bay Bridge For now, the Bay Bridge Trail ends just past the bridge tower while construction crews complete the dismantling of the old eastern span of the bridge. Construction of the trail to the bridge's mid-point, Yerba Buena Island, is supposed to be completed by December 2015. Plans to fully extend the trail on the western span, which would form a complete connection between Oakland and San Francisco, are up in the air and have no estimated timetable. As with any other public project in California, don't hold your breath. Author's bio: Dennis Biles is a freelance journalist who was born and raised in the Bay Area.