Which range of hills in the west country has Cheddar Gorge and it's caves as well as Wookey Hole caves?

Outdoor Places to Visit near Wookey Hole, Nr. Wells, Somerset Outdoor Places to Visit near Wookey Hole, Nr. Wells, Somerset Wookey House the Luxury Self Catering & Dog Friendly Accommodation the WOOKEY House 3 School Mews School Hill Wookey Hole Somerset BA5 1BZ T: 01458 259577 M: 07981 438988 www.tripadvisor.co.uk Places to Visit - Countryside THE MENDIP HILLS – for walking, climbing, caving, cycling or just for lunch – The Mendip Hills (commonly called the Mendips) is a range of limestone hills to the south of Bristol and Bath in Somerset. Running east to west between Weston-super-Mare and Frome, the hills overlook the Somerset Levels to the south and the Avon Valley to the north. The hills give their name to the local government district of Mendip, which administers most of the area. The hills are largely formed from Carboniferous Limestone, which is quarried at several sites. The higher, western part of the hills has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), which gives it a level of protection comparable to a national park. The AONB is 198 km² (76 sq mi). The Mendip Hills AONB and Somerset County Council's outdoor education centre is at the Charterhouse Centre near Blagdon. A wide range of outdoor sports and leisure activities take place in the Mendips, many based on the particular geology of the area. The hills are recognised as a national centre for caving and cave diving, as well as being popular with climbers, hillwalkers and natural historians. The Mendip Hills Visit Somerset Ebbor Gorge Craggy limestone outcrops, Limestone scree slopes and lush wooded valleys are on offer in this Mendip reserve. Some 200,000 years ago the huge cavern that formed Ebbor Gorge collapsed and left behind a number of small caves where reindeer, cave bear and wolf remains have been discovered. Artefacts and bones from Neolithic people who sheltered in these caves 5000 years ago are on show at Wells museum. Three trails are available. The 2km red route takes about 1 hour and includes a strenuous scramble up the gorge. Robust footwear is recommended. The 1km black route takes you along a woodland ramble lush with ferns, mosses and fungi. It takes about half an hour. The easy access blue route takes about 15 minutes and is ideal for wheel chairs and pushchairs GeoTimes CHEDDAR GORGE is a limestone gorge in the Mendip Hills, near the village of Cheddar. The gorge is the site of the Cheddar show caves, where Britain's oldest complete human skeleton, Cheddar Man, estimated to be 9,000 years old, was found in 1903. Older remains from the Upper Late Palaeolithic era (12,000–13,000 years ago) have been found. The caves, produced by the activity of an underground river, contain stalactites and stalagmites. Cheddar Gorge, including the caves and other attractions, has become a tourist destination. In a 2005 poll of Radio Times readers, following its appearance on the 2005 television programme Seven Natural Wonders, Cheddar Gorge was named as the second greatest natural wonder in Britain, surpassed only by Dan yr Ogof caves. The gorge attracts about 500,000 visitors per year The Somerset Levels THE SOMERSET LEVELS – these wonderful wetalnds barely reach 8m above sea level and the land was permanently under water just 6,500 years ago. it is thought that the summer grazing land on the levels and moors may have given rise to the name Summerseata –‘land of the summer people’ from which Somerset gets its name. The great flat expanses of land which stretch inland from Bridgwater bay to the Mendip hills in the north and the Quantock hills in the west are often overlooked by visitors but form a vast wildlife haven teeming with rare and endangered species. Otters are best seen at Shapwick heath or Westhay moor but all the watercourses are rich in water voles, fish and insects while lush flower meadows are home to many wild orchids and butterflies. To the north of the polden hills, the rivers Axe, Sheppey and Brue cross the peat moors and Avalon Marshes while the southern levels including Sedgemoor are crossed by the Parrett (which is


What is the name of the extensive area of marshland on the south-east coast of Kent?

Coastal Kent - South East England | Luxury Holiday Rentals In Kent, UK Search by one of the criteria. Coastal Kent Coastal Kent Holiday Cottages…                                See Coastal Kent Attractions … Kent boasts some of the most vibrant, historical and diverse coastlines in the UK, from award winning ‘Blue Flag’ beaches and nature reserves to bustling seaside towns and the Port of Dover. Starting off with the famous marshes packed with wildlife in the south working up through the sandy dunes of New Romney to the White Cliffs of Dover in the east and finally around the quaint towns of Ramsgate, Margate, Whitstable and Chatham along the northerly stretch of the coastline. Historically the Kent coast is highlighted throughout the history books, being the main portal to the continent for millennia – hosting the scenes of many fearsome battles and being one of England’s main landmarks for traders and visitors from all over the globe. Wherever you go up the coast you will never be too far from one of the magnificent castles that imprint themselves in the land whether it be Dover, Lympne, Walmer or Deal these vast structures still feature heavily in the local geography and demonstrate the lavish palatial residences and defenses of our ancestral royalty. There are a great deal of attractions in the coastal regions of Kent and you can really explore the local lifestyle well in the seaside towns. Deal has a fantastic market (every Wednesday) as does Whitstable (every 2nd and 4th Saturday of each Month) selling fresh produce from the around the area. A little further inland are two world renowned animal parks as a part of The Aspinal Foundation, Port Lympne (Located in Lympne) and Howletts (located just outside of Canterbury) where you can see animal conservation in action. They provide a fantastic day out for the family and support a great cause in protecting endangered species from around the world. A stone’s-throw over the border is the amazing town of Rye in East Sussex with its ancient cobbled streets and landmarks winding their way up the hill dominating the skyline for miles around. Also encompassed in this area is the medieval city of Canterbury which has a great variety of shopping, restaurants and culture – including the newly renovated Marlowe Theatre and the stunning Cathedral as the centerpiece of this vibrant city. Hythe is also great for eating out and has a quaint boutique high street for shoppers, the Chocolate Deli is a must! The best beaches in the area include Bottany Bay in Broadstairs, Camber Sands and Winchelsea Beach on the south coastline. Some of the best wildlife can be found on the Romney Marsh which has been noted for it’s diverse population of different plants and animals as well as being draped in history. The famous church of Thomas Becket can be found isolated in the marshland and is a very picturesque place to visit. Traveling to this area of Kent, the UK even, is made so accessible by the fast links to continental Europe and London. The Eurostar provides services which run from London stopping off on the way through Kent and taking passengers right into Europe. Equally high speed rail links from many stations across the county can take you to London in no time at all. Ferries coming in and out of Dover or Eurotunnel in Folkestone can be a great and very cheap way of transporting the whole family across the channel. Kent also has very good access not only to as a base between the UK and the continent but to the rest of the world with major airports within easy reach, a great central location where you can explore another side of England.


What is the name of the World Heritage Site on the coastline of Dorset and East Devon?

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Which word, common in the South of England, describes a steep-sided river valley where the water flows through coastal cliffs to the sea?

Chewton Bunny Nature Reserve, Highcliffe on Sea, Christchurch, Dorset. England. ( 4 ) - YouTube Chewton Bunny Nature Reserve, Highcliffe on Sea, Christchurch, Dorset. England. ( 4 ) Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Sep 8, 2012 Highcliffe-on-Sea ( usually abbreviated to Highcliffe ) is a small town in the borough of Christchurch, Dorset in southern England. It forms part of the South East Dorset conurbation along the English Channel coast. The town lies on a picturesque stretch of Solent coastline with views of the Isle of Wight and its Needles rock formation. In 1838 a large ship the Herman Julius 336 tons, was wrecked at Chuton ( Chewton ) Bunny. The crew of 11 were saved, one was lost overboard before she struck. Bemister and Holloway purchased the wreck. In 1999 The Highcliffe Stables Community Trust tried to save the 100 year old stable block at The Globe as an exhibition centre for the community but poor construction and lack of funds made it impossible. Christchurch Council applied and obtained a licence to hold wedding ceremonies at the Castle. In 1999 there were six weddings. In 2003 the number was 120 weddings. In 1994 Major restoration of Highcliffe Castle was assured with a grant of £2.6 million from the Lottery Fund Highcliffe lies close to the historic town of Christchurch, the resort town of Bournemouth, and the New Forest National Park. Highcliffe's position on the middle of England's south coast gives it a climate with milder winters than inland areas and less rainfall than locations further west. This helped establish the town as a popular health and leisure resort during the late Victorian and early Edwardian eras. What is now regarded as Highcliffe has developed over the last several hundred years from the hamlet of Slop Pond, the Chewton Estate, and Chewton Common. The latter two also contained large farmsteads. Slop Pond was a collection of thatched cottages, named from the large pond on its common. The cottages were said[by whom?] to be occupied by farm workers and fishermen, who engaged in the smuggling and poaching trade now notorious in local history. When the area became a more popular tourist destination in the Victorian era, Slop Pond was renamed Newtown. It was later then changed to Highcliff, after the first High Cliff house, and soon became known as Highcliffe-on-Sea. Between 1831 and 1835, Lord Stuart de Rothesay built a Gothic Revival home Highcliffe Castle on the site of High Cliff house, his father's Georgian estate. The design, by William Donthorne, a founder member of RIBA, incorporated large quantities of carved Medieval stonework salvaged from the Norman Benedictine Abbey of St Peter at Jumieges and the Grande Maison des Andelys. Highcliffe Castle is now a Grade 1 listed building described as the most important remaining example of the Romantic and Picturesque style of architecture, and now holds events throughout the year open to the public. It is also a popular venue for weddings and other private events. The area also has a strong literary connection and was once a centre for Wicca with Gerald Gardner living in Highlands Avenue. Captain Frederick Marryat, author of The Children of The New Forest, was a regular visitor to the house on the Chewton estate (now the Chewton Glen Hotel, Spa and Country Club); and the adventure story author Colonel R.W. Campbell, veteran of the Boer and Great wars, was also a local resident. Highcliffe was annexed by Christchurch in 1932. Chewton Bunny Nature Reserve is an ancient wooded river valley which forms the county boundary between Dorset and Hampshire. The Walkford Brook flows through the site, entering a culvert and eventually flowing out to sea. A chine is a steep-sided river valley where the river flows to the sea through, typically, soft eroding coastal cliffs of sandstone or clays. The word chine originate


What was the UK's earliest National Park?

Savour the wilds of the UK’s first national park | VisitEngland Savour the wilds of the UK’s first national park Peak District, Derbyshire Read more … Close × The Peak District National Park became Britain's first national park in 1951 and offers some of the most dramatic natural landscapes in the country. The rugged gritsone uplands, undulating limestone dales and heather-clad vistas provide an ever-changing natural spectacle throughout the year; whether cycling, horse riding, climbing or simply on foot, there are endless ways to take in the breathtaking scenery.  Walkers can retrace the footsteps of the pioneering ramblers who, in 1932, defied landowners by walking from Hayfield up on to Kinder Scout – the highest, and one of the most spectacular parts of the park. The Mass Trespass of 1932 is considered to be behind the right to roam enjoyed in Britain today.  The park is around 3 hours by car and train from London, and half an hour from Manchester. Sheffield in South Yorkshire is just 15 minute’s drive, and makes an excellent base for explorers Content provided by Visit Peak District & Derbyshire


Who played the title role in the movie Billy Elliot.

Billy Elliot (2000) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error A talented young boy becomes torn between his unexpected love of dance and the disintegration of his family. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 30 titles created 22 Jul 2012 a list of 40 titles created 08 Aug 2013 a list of 42 titles created 09 Mar 2014 a list of 40 titles created 30 Aug 2014 a list of 49 titles created 9 months ago Search for " Billy Elliot " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for     3     Oscars. Another    54 wins & 63 nominations. See more awards  » Videos Six unemployed steel workers form a male striptease act. The women cheer them on to go for "the full monty" - total nudity. Director: Peter Cattaneo The daughter of orthodox Sikh rebels against her parents' traditionalism and joins a football team. Director: Gurinder Chadha A talented young dancer has to learn to fight for his dream despite social and parental disapproval. Directors: Stephen Daldry, Brett Sullivan Stars: Elliott Hanna, Ollie Jochim, Bradley Perret The story of how the novel "Mrs. Dalloway" affects three generations of women, all of whom, in one way or another, have had to deal with suicide in their lives. Director: Stephen Daldry A cynical, immature young man is taught how to act like a grown-up by a little boy. Directors: Chris Weitz, Paul Weitz Stars: Hugh Grant, Nicholas Hoult, Toni Collette Edit Storyline County Durham, during the endless, violent 1984 strike against the Thatcher closure of British coal mines. Widower Jackie Elliot and his firstborn, fellow miner Tony, take a dim view of 11 year-old second son Billy's poor record in boxing class, which worsens when they discover he sneakily transferred to the neighboring, otherwise girls-only-attended ballet class. Only one schoolmate, closet-gay Michael Caffrey, encourages Billy's desire, aroused by the teacher, who judged him talented enough for private lesson, to train and try out for the world-renowned Royal Ballet audition. Only the prospect of a fancy career unimagined in the pauper quarter may twist pa and big brother's opposition to indispensable support. Written by KGF Vissers See All (248)  » Taglines: Inside every one of us is a special talent waiting to come out. The trick is finding it. Genres: Rated R for language | See all certifications  » Parents Guide: 10 November 2000 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: £1,541,109        (UK) (29 September 2000) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia Julie Walters admittedly went through the menopause during the production and considered the filming of the dance sequences to be painful. She needed several breaks because she experienced hot flashes. See more » Goofs When Jackie is inside the bus leading to the mine, an egg hits his window (at around 1h 14 mins), but when the bus is viewed from outside, the window is clean (01:14:44). See more » Quotes (Odessa, Ukraine) – See all my reviews I have been looking for Billy Elliot for more than two years. I heard that it should be very good or even excellent film and another reason for watching it was that I have seen several Working Title films before (About a Boy, Notting Hill, Love Actually, Four Weddings and a Funeral) and I found all of them much more sincere and emotional than average Hollywood products. Also these British films have something to offer that you rarely can find in Hollywood movies: a charming heartwarming mixture of sweet and funny comedy and inspiring and touching drama. Last month, finally, I found the tape. From very first moments of the movie my eyes were riveted to the screen and when the movie ended feelings and emotions overflowed me. Billy Elliot in my opinion Billy Elliot is a brilliant movie, easily one of the best movies of the year a


Which actress danced the twist with John Travolta in Pulp Fiction

The Twist in 'Pulp Fiction' | Top 10 Movie Dance Scenes | TIME.com Top 10 Movie Dance Scenes By Claire Suddath Dec. 02, 2010 Everett Get This Movie We already knew John Travolta could dance. He discoed and hand-jived his way to stardom in Saturday Night Fever and Grease. But in the 1980s Travolta’s career fizzled and we sort of forgot about him because — let’s be honest, here — we have pretty short attention spans. But in 1994, Travolta made his comeback in Quentin Tarantino’s stylized crime film Pulp Fiction. His smooth, understated twists to Chuck Berry’s “You Never Can Tell” were so cool, we hardly noticed his weight gain and thinning hair. If we were coked up Uma Thurman, we’d let our Mob-boss boyfriend set us up with John Travolta any day.


Babs Lord (the tall blonde one in Pan's People) has been married to which English actor since 1975.

Pain's People: Former TV dancer Babs Powell suffers from a debilitating arthritic condition caused in part by her strenuous career | Daily Mail Online Pain's People: Former TV dancer Babs Powell suffers from a debilitating arthritic condition caused in part by her strenuous career Updated: 17:30 EST, 4 December 2010 comments Three years ago, at the age of 61, former Pan's People dancer Babs Powell awoke with an unusual feeling of stiffness in her hips and strange flu-like symptoms. For a woman who only six years before had sailed around the world and was just about to climb Mount Kilimanjaro, this was not an ailment she anticipated. Seventies heyday: Babs Powell, pictured with actor husband Robert, suffers from PMR 'At first I put it down to doing too much exercise and I tried to ignore it,' says Babs, who is married to the actor Robert Powell. The couple have two grown-up children, Kate and Barney, and live in West London. 'But the symptoms would not go away and I started to panic, wondering how on earth I was going to manage the climb.' After a month, the symptoms spread and she began to experience headaches and a pain behind the eyes. 'My GP said he thought I might have a condition called polymyalgia rheumatica  -  which I had never heard of  -  and referred me immediately to a specialist at the Royal Free Hospital in London.' The diagnosis was confirmed, and Babs joined the one in 1,000 people aged over 50 in this country who suffer from the syndrome, known commonly as PMR. Women are three times more likely to get PMR than men and it is believed to have, in part, a genetic origin.   Although little is known about the condition, an astonishing number of people suffer from PMR. Many go undiagnosed until the symptoms become acute. 'There's very little research being done into the causes and as yet there is little treatment beyond the prescription of steroids,' says Babs. 'It really can make your life a misery.' Professor Bhasrar Dasgupta from Southend Hospital, patron of the national PMR association, is leading research into the condition. He says: 'The most common symptoms are an inability to perform the activities of daily living, such as getting up, dressing, reaching and grooming. It is a very serious condition because of the pain and disability it causes and the severe effect it has on patients' quality of life. 'There can also be serious side effects associated with the steroid treatment, such as fractures, diabetes, cataracts, weight gain and bruising to the skin.' PMR is the leading arthritic condition among people over 50 in the UK. Women are three times more likely to get PMR than men and it is believed to have, in part, a genetic origin. Those who are very active in their youth, such as sportsmen and women and dancers, are thought to be more highly predisposed because of the pressure they have put on their joints. Seventies heyday: Babs Powell, second right, dancing with Pan's people is one of every 1000 people to suffer from PMR In Babs' case, the endless rehearsals and performances in Pan's People will have paved the way for the condition, which causes severe inflammation around the joints. 'My mother also had it,' she says, 'although even less was known about it then  -  I think it was just put down to an old person's aches and pains.' Many sufferers simply live with the pain and stiffness, even though steroids can alleviate symptoms, because they 'do not want to complain'. Yet there is a more sinister side to PMR. It can, in three out of ten cases, lead to a condition called temporal arteritis, which causes inflammation of the blood vessels running across the temples. If untreated, it can lead to blindness. Babs says: 'As I had pain in my face I was very concerned, and I was immediately put on to a course of steroids, after having blood tests. 'They took away the worst of the stiffness and face pain and I went on to take part in the Kilimanjaro climb with my daughter and daughterinlaw.' She adds: 'When I returned, I was backwards and forwards to hospital being tested. By now, I was concerned about the sid


Dame Marie Rambert founded her own dancing school in the 1920s, In which country was she born.

Dance | Jewish Virtual Library Tweet In Ancient Israel In the Bible, Mishnah, and Talmud, dance is referred to in various contexts as an important ritualized activity and as an expression of joy. None of these references, however, contain descriptions of how the dancers actually moved. Dancing is mentioned in connection with celebrations of military victories and in rituals such as the golden calf dance and the bringing of the Ark of the Covenant to Jerusalem. The Bible contains many Hebrew verb roots employed to describe dancing activity, four of which were used in the description of the popular but religious event of the bringing of the Ark, which inspired King David and his subjects to dance before God. David not only danced in the ordinary sense of the word saḥek (שׂחק) but also rotated with all his might, karker (כרכר); and jumped, pazez (פזז) ( II Sam. 6:5, 14, 16); a slightly different version appears in I Chronicles 15:29, mentioning that he skipped, rakad (רקד). The other verb roots used for describing dance are daleg (דלג), leap or jump; kafotz (קפץ), jump with both feet; savav (סבב), go around; paseʿaḥ (פסח), skip; ẓalaʿ (צלע), limp; ḥagag (חגג), dance in circle. It is noteworthy that in addition to the textual descriptions we have some tangible evidence. This includes newly discovered iconographic features found in *Megiddo , *Lachish , the Negev, and other sites. For example, a number of cylinder seals from the second millennium B.C.E. show lines of dancers standing with their hands on one another's shoulders (Near Eastern Archeology, 66:3 (2003)). Figures on a late Bronze Age cylinder seal from Lachish have been interpreted as participants in a ritual or battle dance similar to the Arab folk "debka" still in use in our days. A. Mazar adds that "this posture is typical of seals showing dancers from various sites in Israel" (ibid.). T. Ilan in his study "Dance and Gender" (see Bibliography) describes dance represented in ancient iconography as an activity in which the two genders have specific defined roles. Victory Dances Dancing to the accompaniment of drums is associated with the celebrations of military victories and welcoming home heroes who have routed an enemy. The women's role was to receive and extol the fighters. After the triumphant crossing of the Red Sea, "Miriam, the prophetess, the sister of Aaron, took a timbrel in her hand; and all the women went out after her with timbrels and with dances" (Ex. 15:20, 21). On his triumphant return from battle to Mizpah, Jephthah was greeted by his daughter with timbrels and dancing (Judg. 11:34). When David and Saul returned from the battle with the Philistines, "the women came out of all the cities of Israel, singing and dancing, to meet King Saul, with timbrels, with joy, and with rattles" ( I Sam. 18:6). There is a detailed description of a victory parade, where Judith leads the women in the dance, to the accompaniment of a special thanksgiving song: "And all the women of Israel hurried to see her, and they praised her and made a dance for her… And she went out in the dance before all the people, leading all the women" (Judith 15:12, 13). Ecstatic Dances The most telling biblical evidence of the power of music inspiring ecstasy and prophetic vision is connected with King Saul. A passage from Samuel tells that Saul goes to the hill of God where he meets a group prophesizing while in motion, accompanied by several instruments. The text adds: "And the spirit of the Lord will come mightily upon thee, and thou shalt prophecy with them, and shalt be turned into another man" ( I Sam. 10:5–6). There is no mention of dancing, which typically accompanies ecstatic practices, but the movement that is an inherent part of the situation described may well allude to its ritual nature. David's dance before the Ark was an example of the religious ecstatic dance performed by men. The Psalms exhorted people to "praise God's name in the dance" – "praise Him with timbrels and dance" (Ps. 149:3; 150:4). Folk Dances Detailed descriptions have been handed down to us from the peri


James Arness played Marshall Matt Dillon in Gunsmoke. Who was his actor brother.

James Arness - Biography - IMDb James Arness Biography Showing all 63 items Jump to: Overview  (5) | Mini Bio  (1) | Spouse  (2) | Trade Mark  (3) | Trivia  (48) | Personal Quotes  (4) Overview (5) 6' 7" (2.01 m) Mini Bio (1) American leading man famed as the star of one of the longest-running shows in U.S. television history, Gunsmoke (1955). Born of Norwegian heritage (the family name, Aurness, had formerly been Aursness) in Minneapolis, Minnesota to Rolf and Ruth Duesler Aurness. His father was a traveling salesman of medical supplies and his mother later became a newspaper columnist. James attended West High School in Minneapolis. Although he appeared in school plays, he had no interest in performing, and dreamed instead of going to sea. After high school, he attended one semester at Beloit College before receiving his draft notice in 1943. He entered the army and trained at Camp Wheeler, Georgia, before shipping out for North Africa. After landing at Casablanca, Arness joined the 3rd Infantry Division in time for the invasion of Anzio. Ten days after the invasion, Arness was severely wounded in the leg and foot by German machine-gun fire. His wounds, which plagued him the rest of his life, resulted in his medical discharge from the army. While recuperating in a Clinton, Iowa hospital, he was visited by his younger brother Peter (later to gain fame as actor Peter Graves ), who suggested he take a radio course at the University of Minnesota. James did so, and a teacher recommended him for a job as an announcer at a Minneapolis radio station. Though seemingly headed for success in radio, he followed a boyhood friend's suggestion and went with the friend to Hollywood in hopes of getting work as film extras. He studied at the Bliss-Hayden Theatre School under actor Harry Hayden , and while appearing in a play there was spotted by agent Leon Lance. Lance got the actor a role as Loretta Young 's brother in The Farmer's Daughter (1947). The director of that film, H.C. Potter , recommended that he drop the "u" from his last name and soon thereafter the actor was officially known as James Arness. Little work followed this break, and Arness became something of a beach bum, living on the shore at San Onofre and spending his days surfing. He began taking his acting career more seriously when he began to receive fan mail following the release of the Young picture. He appeared in a production of "Candida" at the Pasadena Community Playhouse, and married his leading lady, Virginia Chapman . She pressed him to study acting and to work harder in pursuit of a career, but Arness has been consistent in ascribing his success to luck. He began to get small roles with frequency, often, due to his size, villainous characters. Most notable among these was that of the space alien in The Thing from Another World (1951). While playing a Greek warrior in a play, Arness was spotted by agent Charles K. Feldman , who represented John Wayne . Feldman introduced Arness to Wayne, who put the self-described 6' 6" actor under personal contract. Arness played several roles over the next few years for and with Wayne, whom he considered a mentor. In 1955, Wayne recommended Arness for the lead role of Matt Dillon in the TV series Gunsmoke (1955). (Contrary to urban legend, Wayne himself was never offered the role.) Arness at first declined, thinking a TV series could derail his growing film career, but Wayne argued for the show, and Arness accepted. His portrayal of stalwart marshal Dillon became an iconic figure in American television and the series, on the air for twenty seasons, is, as of 2008, the longest-running dramatic series in U.S. television history. Arness became world-famous and years later reprised the character in a series of TV movies. After the surprising cancellation of "Gunsmoke" in 1975, Arness jumped immediately into another successful (though much shorter-lived) Western project, a TV-movie-miniseries-series combination known as "How The West Was Won." A brief modern police drama, McClain's Law (1981), followed, and Arness played his men


What is the surname of the Chuckle brothers?

The Chuckle Brothers: The Return of the Pirates of the River Rother 2 – Pavilion Theatre, Worthing Home / Comedy / The Chuckle Brothers: The Return of the Pirates of the River Rother 2 – Pavilion Theatre, Worthing The Chuckle Brothers: The Return of the Pirates of the River Rother 2 – Pavilion Theatre, Worthing Posted by: The Reviews Hub in Comedy , Family 20/05/2012 Comments Off on The Chuckle Brothers: The Return of the Pirates of the River Rother 2 – Pavilion Theatre, Worthing Written, Produced and Directed by The Chuckle Brothers Reviewer: Jenni Dixon [Rating: 3]   Paul and Barry Chuckle (real surname Elliott) are best known from their TV show ChuckleVision which hit our screens in 1987. Their comedy derives from slap stick, visual gags and catch phrases; “to me, to you” and “oh dear, oh dear”! This theatre sequel follows on from their last show where the “Jolly Roger” ship ran aground off a remote island. Paul and Barry have to find a way to survive on the island without being eaten by the cannibalistic natives! The show has a very weak plot line, vaguely followed with some scripted dialogue but mainly missed placed adlibbing – which might have worked had both brothers and fellow actors not have all been speaking at the same time. The jokes were as you’d expect from the Chuckle Brothers and for the most part well timed, however there was A LOT more innuendo than you might have expected. This did mean that some of the younger audience members possibly became lost during (at times excessive) dialogue but it kept the adult members entertained. The slap stick humour was of course a big pulling point for the children, plenty of cream pies and water shooters to keep them feeling involved and amused. This is perhaps what kept the balance of the show and gave it its pantomime feel. There were some very old school children’s entertainer “magic” tricks performed by the island natives (Stuart and Jayne Loughland, Richard Morgan and Steven Bloor) which were painfully slow and were completely unlinked to anything Pirate show related to the point where you could hear the faint sound of Simon Cowell’s big red buzzer going off in the distance. These four were extras to the rest of the performance with little or no dialogue and disputable stage presence. The music and lights couldn’t be faulted. They gave the whole show a very professional feel. All the songs and music were up to date (dancey and loud enough with lyrics you could hear), catchy and likeable. Jimmy and Brian Patton (Paul and Barry’s older brothers) played Admiral Slacking and the Witch Doctor/Black Eye Pirate respectively. The 4 brothers have an amazing rapport that cannot be questioned. They all just fit together nicely and all intuitively know what the other brothers are thinking, about to say and help each other keep pace (or crack up laughing). Whether this is because they all have a genuine love for each other or they’ve seen and done it all before is for personal judgement. The entire show is full of gags, slapstick comedy, catchy songs, dance music, magic tricks and well-timed catchphrases. Tis not for I to judge such a British institution but to merely warn you that it’s not all it’s cracked up to be and fond memories of the brothers might be best off left in the past. However, you’ll know if you still like that sort of thing and you can’t argue that the boys don’t still love doing what they are doing. Runs until 20th May at Pavilion Theatre, Worthing, then touring.


Who is the TV personality brother of radio presenter Janice Long?

Janice Long - Bio, Facts, Family | Famous Birthdays Famous Birthdays Aries ABOUT Radio and television personality who gained fame as the host of radio shows like The Janice Long Show and After Midnight. On television, she served as a regular presenter of Top of the Pops from 1982 and 1988. BEFORE FAME She worked for Laker Airways before landing a job as an assistant for BBC Radio Merseyside. TRIVIA She provided voiceover narration for the BBC Three documentary Desperate Midwives. FAMILY LIFE Her older brother is actor and TV presenter Keith Chegwin . ASSOCIATED WITH


Which of the Marx brothers never spoke on screen after his first appearance in 1925?

Harpo Marx (Adolph/Arthur) - The Marx Brothers The Marx Brothers Support this site, shop here: Search: Born: November 23, 1888 in New York City, NY Died: September 28, 1964 in Los Angeles Drawing by Salvador Dali from an article in Theatre Arts Monthly, October 1939 Harpo was the second oldest and the one who never spoke. Not entirely true. He spoke quite regularly on stage until the production of "Home Again". Les Marsden had some more information about Harpo's 'speaking career': "He still had a about six lines in "Home Again", but uncle Al Shean simply didn't think he delivered lines all that well. Harpo was so upset that after they had toured the show in vaudeville for awhile and were playing (according to Harpo) the theatre in Champaign, Illinois, Harpo decided to ad-lib all through the performance. A critic in the local newspaper described the show by saying, in part, "Adolph Marx performed beautiful pantomime which was ruined whenever he spoke." Harpo then decided he could do a better job of stealing focus by not speaking. And he really did continue to speak on stage regularly - just whenever he felt like it. For example, on opening night of 'Animal Crackers' he tackled Margaret Irving and proceeded to tell her a well....let's just say a questionable joke. Groucho, Chico and Zeppo came out onstage and did a running commentary. But he did speak extemporaneously onstage on occasion. Just not from a script and not often. Steve Allen has told me (and has also recounted the tale in various books, etc) all about the evening Harpo left show business during Allen Sherman's show in Pasadena, during which he spoke for several minutes to a stunned audience." Harpo was given the name Adolph, but changed it to Arthur during World War I because it was too 'German'. Through Alexander Woollcott the theater critic, who was responsible for their first big success in New York, Harpo became a member of the Algonquin Round Table. In 1936 he married actress Susan Fleming. They adopted four children Bill, Alex, Jimmy and Minnie. Harpo on I Love Lucy Harpo speaks Harpo never spoke in a movie, but his voice has been recorded, as you can hear here. "Harpo's harps" by Les Marsden "Harpo rarely played the same harp twice in a movie, and in some movies didn't play a harp at all (Go West harp is actually a loom, At the Races is the dismantled frame of a grand piano, and Duck Soup....well, we all know about that one.) They were usually his own harps but he changed models a lot, particularly in the early years. Eventually, he owned two Lyon & Healy Gold-Gilt Concert Grands, model #24. He had those two harps for years and shortly after his death, Susan was asked to judge a harp competition in Israel. She insisted that Bill come along as well because she knew nothing about the mechanics of harpistry. They both decided to take the two harps along and donate them to two university harp departments in Israel, with the only proviso being that they were not to go in glass cases, but instead were to be used. Upon arrival in Israel, the customs agents demanded a 100% duty payment from Susan and she said 'what? I'm trying to donate these harps to you!' and was ready (as she told me) to get back on the plane and take the damn harps back home when a governmental official broke through and announced that they'd be happy to take the harps for free! I've heard from other sources that the harps were marked as Harpo's with small plaques but that they indeed were (and hopefully still are) used as Susan intended." © Les Marsden, 1998 Susan Marx Susan Marx died in December 2002. Here is a news item about her: Susan Marx died shortly before midnight Sunday [22 Dec 2002] at Eisenhower Medical Center after suffering a massive heart attack. She was 94. Her son, pianist Bill Marx, was at her bedside just hours after concluding a talk about his father in a benefit for the Jewish Community School with a rendition of "Sunrise Sunset." Bill Marx said there were three phases of his mother's life: her early show biz life as Susan Fleming, her personal life as Mrs. Harpo Marx,


Cricketing brothers Ian & Greg Chappell have both captained Australia. A third Chappell brother has also played for his country, what is his name.

Ian Chappell: Charismatic, candid and controversial — one of the greatest captains in history - Cricket Country › Ian Chappell: Charismatic, candid and controversial — one of the greatest captains in history Ian Chappell, born September 26, 1943, was one of the most charismatic captains of Australia and one of the most controversial characters in the game. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the life and career of the man who was the architect behind the image of the Ugly Australians. | Updated : September 2, 2015 9:15 PM IST Ian Chappell © Getty Images Ian Chappell, born September 26, 1943, was one of the most charismatic captains of Australia and one of the most controversial characters in the game. Arunabha Sengupta looks back at the life and career of the man who was the architect behind the image of the Ugly Australians. The triumph at The Oval “I think we are the better team. And if we go home two-all, we will have been seen as one,” Ian Chappell ’s simple words rang loud and clear around the dressing room, sparking resolve and lighting the fire. The team was young. Ross Edwards at 30 was the eldest. Besides, Australia had been going through a harrowing period. They had won just one of the last 15 Tests, when Bob Massie’s magical swing had turned the game their way at Lord’s in the current series. But, as they went into The Oval, Ray Illingworth’s hardened men led the series 2-1 aided by the fusarium Test at Headingley . Now the team wanted to drag Australia out of the trough. They wanted to be a champion side. They wanted to be a part of the celebrations that were encouraged by their captain whenever they won. They wanted it for themselves and their captain. Dennis Lillee charged in to take 5 for 58. The Chappell brothers Ian and Greg hit hundreds, securing a 115-run lead. This was the first time in the history of Test cricket that a pair of brothers had scored centuries in the same innings, and parents Jeanne and Martin watched from the stands. England fought back, scoring 356, but Lillee captured five more. At 137 for 4 the target of 242 looked dicey. But, Paul Sheahan held firm and Rod Marsh walked in at the fall of the fifth wicket to smack 43 from just 51 balls. The young brigade had squared the series. Marsh and Sheahan ran off the field, swinging their bats around their heads, having scripted the most significant win in Australian cricket since 1948. And on reaching the dressing room, the wicketkeeper leapt onto the table, giving a full-throated rendition of the song that has become part of the folklore of the baggy green:             “Under the Southern Cross I stand             A sprig of wattle in my hand,             A native of my native land,             Australia, you f***ing beauty.” It marked the advent of the new Australian side, the best in the world, a bunch of tough, competitive individuals of brimming talent, led by one of the most charismatic captains of all time. The win even led Arthur Gilligan, the old England captain, rival turned greatest friend of former Australian skipper Vic Richardson, to pen a letter to Jeanne Chappell — daughter of Richardson and the mother of the Chappell brothers. Heaping glorious praise on the young team, Gilligan wrote, “Ian has led his team magnificently during the whole of the 1972 tour — a very great credit to him and all the boys. I am sure you are both very pleased to have had two sons who have achieved greatness over here.” Amidst all the celebration, the young captain was both gracious and honest enough to observe that Australia may well have won the Ashes if Bill Lawry had toured instead of the New South Wales opener Bruce Francis. This was both a touching and a gutsy tribute, especially given the story behind Chappell’s ascension to the top job. The road to the top Chappell had replaced Lawry during the 1970-71 series against England , when the great Australian opener paid the price for standing up for his players. In late 1969, Australians had slogged their way through the hardships of the Indian tour, roughing it out in shabby, dingy hotels. In spite of


In which city did IOC president Jacques Rogge announce London as the host of the 2012 Olympic Games?

London to host 2012 Olympic Games - Wikinews, the free news source London to host 2012 Olympic Games From Wikinews, the free news source you can write! Wednesday, July 6, 2005  London is to host the 2012 Olympic Games . The announcement was made today by International Olympic Committee (IOC) president Jacques Rogge following four rounds of voting, penultimately shortlisting London and Paris. 116 members of the IOC in Singapore voted throughout the rounds from a pool of cities comprising of Paris , Madrid , London , New York , and Moscow . The final tally was 54 votes for London, and 50 for Paris. The voting came after all five cities made their final presentations to the assembled members. The news was met with screams of joy from the 15,000 people who had gathered in Trafalgar Square in London, while jeers and boos rang out across Paris, as rain began to fall in the French capital. Former Olympic runner Sebastian Coe , who led the British bid, told BBC Radio Five Live afterwards: "I'm in a state of shock. The whole team has made a fantastic effort. This shows that the United Kingdom is a special place for sport, passionate about sport." This is the first time the Games will be staged in London since 1948, while this marks the third failure by Paris to host the Olympics. London has hosted the Games twice before, making it the first city ever to host them three times. The official announcement was given by the IOC at 12:46 BST today, after much speculation. The 2012 London Olympics are widely anticipated to bring about a revival of both sporting culture in England, and the much maligned Docklands area of London, where most main sporting venues will be constructed. Dignitaries Present, physically or by video link, were several dignitaries of the participating countries, including the British Prime Minister Tony Blair , French President Jacques Chirac , Queen Sofía of Spain, and Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Fradkov . Tony Blair is quoted to have said via a recorded video message "Our vision is to see millions of young people participate in sport and improve their lives. London has the power to make this happen." Also present with the British campaign team were world famous soccer player David Beckham , athletes Denise Lewis and Sir Steven Redgrave , and Her Royal Highness Princess Anne , who brought with her a message from Queen Elizabeth II : "I've been impressed by the way everyone has united behind London's bid. As a country we share a passion for sport." French President Jacques Chriac was also present, along with actress Catherine Deneuve and singer Johnny Hallyday , both French. "The heart of Paris and the heart of France are beating in unison in the hope of becoming Olympic host in 2012...you can put your trust and faith in France, you can trust the French, you can trust us," he said. America's assembly consisted of New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg , U.S. Senator Hillary Clinton and bid leader Dan Doctoroff , focusing on New York's multicultural make up and readiness. Mr. Bloomberg chose to remind the Committee of New York's recovery after the September 11 attacks . "In our city's darkest hour, we asked ourselves, can we recover? ...New Yorkers stood up then and said, 'Yes, we can recover, we will rebuild and we must continue to welcome everyone.' That spirit will be given to your Games." U.S. President George W. Bush and former President Bill Clinton spoke in a recorded video message. Russian President Vladimir Putin delivered his case in a live video clip, urging the Committee to take advantage of a "unique and truly historic opportunity", and to select Moscow for the games in 2012. "Moscow is a meeting place of cultures. Moscow is perfectly suited to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games," he said. Prime Minister José Luis Rodríguez Zapatero from Spain and Queen Sofía argued in favour of Madrid. "The whole Spanish royal family is convinced that Madrid fully meets the conditions to offer to the world the best Olympic Games," said Queen Sofía. Questions from the IOC regarding threats from the Basque extremist grou


Which is the only position on a netball field designated with a single letter on the bib worn by each player?

Netball | Women Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Add Image Netball is a  ball sport  played by two teams of seven players. Its development, derived from early versions of  basketball , began in England in the 1890s. By 1960, international playing rules had been standardised for the game, and the International Federation of Netball and Women's Basketball (later renamed the  International Federation of Netball Associations  (IFNA)) was formed. As of 2011, IFNA comprises more than 60  national teams  organized into five global regions. Games are played on a rectangular  court  with raised goal rings at each end. Each team attempts to score goals by passing a ball down the court and shooting it through its goal ring. Players are assigned specific positions, which define their roles within the team and restrict their movement to certain areas of the court. During general play, a player with the ball can hold onto it for only three seconds before shooting for a goal or passing to another player. The winning team is the one that scores the most goals. Netball games are 60 minutes long. Variations have been developed to increase the game's pace and appeal to a wider audience. Netball is most popular in  Commonwealth nations , specifically in schools, and is predominantly played by women. According to the IFNA, netball is played by more than 20 million people in more than 80 countries. Major  transnational  competitions take place, including the  Netball Superleague  in Great Britain and the  ANZ Championship  in Australia and New Zealand. Three major competitions take place internationally: the  quadrennial   World Netball Championships , the  Commonwealth Games , and the yearly  World Netball Series . In 1995, netball became an  International Olympic Committee recognised sport . History Edit Netball emerged from early versions of  basketball  and evolved into its own sport as the number of women participating in sports increased. Basketball was invented in 1891 by  James Naismith  in the United States. The game was initially played indoors between two teams of nine players, using an  association football ball  that was thrown into closed-end peach baskets. Naismith's game spread quickly across the United States and variations of the rules soon emerged.  Physical Education  instructor  Senda Berenson  developed modified rules for women in 1892; these eventually gave rise to  women's basketball . Around this time separate intercollegiate rules were developed for men and women. The various basketball rules converged into a universal set in the United States. Martina Bergman-Österberg  introduced a version of basketball in 1893 to her female students at the Physical Training College in  Hampstead , London. The rules of the game were modified at the college over several years: the game moved outdoors and was played on grass; the baskets were replaced by rings that had nets; and in 1897 and 1899, rules from women's basketball in the United States were incorporated. Madame Österberg's new sport acquired the name "net ball". The first codified rules of netball were published in 1901 by the Ling Association, later the  Physical Education Association of the United Kingdom . From England, netball spread to other countries in the  British Empire . Variations of the rules and even names for the sport arose in different areas: "women's (outdoor) basketball" arrived in  Australia  around 1900 and in  New Zealand  from 1906, while "netball" was being played in Jamaican schools by 1909. In Australia, the term women's basketball was used to refer to both netball and basketball. During the 1950s and 1960s, a movement arose to change the Australian name of the game from women's basketball to netball in order to avoid confusion between the two sports. The Australian Basketball Union offered to pay the costs involved to alter the name, but the netball organisation rejected the change. In 1970, the Council of the All Australia Netball Association officially changed the name to "netball" in Australia. Representatives from England, Australia, New Zealand


On a cricket field which principal position is between Mid-on and Square leg?

Glossary of cricket terms & sayings GLOSSARY OF CRICKET TERMS & SAYINGS A Across the line -- (of batting shot) in which the bat swings across the path of the ball, rather than along it. Risky, since it requires expert timing to make good contact. AGM -- See Annual General Meeting. Agricultural shot -- See Cow shot. All out -- The batting team is said to be all out when ten of its eleven batsmen are dismissed. The eleventh batsman cannot continue without a partner, and is recorded as 'not out' in the scorebook. All-rounder -- A player who can both bat and bowl, or occasionally, both bat and keep wicket. (Bowler-wicketkeeper all-rounders are a rare breed.)         Strictly speaking, a true all-rounder would be worth his place as a specialist in either role, although such players at Test level come along very infrequently. As a guide, an all-rounder's batting average ought to be at least equal to his bowling average. A true all-rounder can bat at number 6 (See Batting order), thus giving the side the 'ideal' balance of five bowlers, six batsmen and a specialist wicketkeeper. Wanderers' very own Andrew Symonds fills this role for the Australian ODI team. Annual General Meeting -- A requirement under Australian law of any incorporated club, at which accounts are presented, officers elected and the club's policy decided for the year to come. Appeal -- The fielding side's invitation to the umpire to give a batsman out, answered with an upraised finger or a call of 'not out'. Any member of the side may make an appeal, but if the fielding captain feels a batsman has been given out wrongly - for example, a catch not taken cleanly - he may withdraw the appeal and reinstate the batsman. Arm ball -- A finger-spinner's delivery bowled without spin, in the hope of deceiving the batsman into allowing for turn that does not come. Ashes -- Test series between England and Australia are played for The Ashes. In 1883, Australia beat England at The Oval for the first time in England. This led an English sporting paper, The Sporting Times, to publish a mock obituary of English cricket, which concluded with the words, "The body will be cremated and the ashes taken to Australia." Accounts vary, but the 'body' was in fact a bail (or two, or a stump) which had been burned by "certain ladies." The ashes were placed in a tiny, goblet-shaped urn only four inches high and the urn was presented to the Honorable Ivo Bligh (later Lord Darnley). In his will, Lord Darnley bequeathed the urn to the M.C.C. Nowadays, the urn itself is kept permanently in the Long Room at Lord's, but the side that last won a Test series between the two countries is said to hold The Ashes. In the event of a tied series, the holding country retains The Ashes. After the present series, The Ashes will next be contested in the Australian summer of 1998-99. Average, batting -- The total of a batsman's runs during the period for which the average is calculated, divided by the number of his completed innings, i.e. the number of times he was out in that period. An average of 40 is considered proficient, 50 outstanding. D.G.Bradman (Australia) averaged 99.6 in Tests. Average, bowling -- The total of runs scored off a bowler in the period to which the average refers, divided by the number of wickets he took in that period. A proficient bowler will aim for an average of less than 30. B Backing up -- Backing up: (1) Non-striker's action in walking up the pitch as the bowler bowls, in order to be ready for a quick run (similar to 'taking a lead' in baseball.) As the ball is in play at this point, he risks being run out if the bowler spots him out of his ground, although some batsmen seem to regard such a dismissal as unsporting conduct on the bowler's part, rather than sloppy cricket on their own. (2) Fielder's action in taking a position on the opposite side of the wicket from the fielder throwing the ball, in order to prevent overthrows. Its absence is the principal cause of recrimination within club second XIs. Backward -- Fielding position prefix indicating 'slightly behind square' - us


If you box in a left handed stance is described as southpaw. How is the stance of a right handed boxer usually described?

The Boxing Stance – Do it Right! The Boxing Stance – Do it Right! by Fran on January 26, 2010 About the Boxing Stance There is a very good reason why the very first ‘skill’ article that I post is about the boxing stance and on-guard position.  If we don’t get the basics of the stance and on-guard right, then any boxing skill that we try to learn will not be as good as it can be. The need for balance, mobility and a sound body shape in boxing cannot be emphasised enough.  If you understand the boxing stance, and understand why it is so important, then you will be able to more easily develop the footwork, punches and defensive actions necessary to constitute an effective boxing style. There are two types of boxing stance; orthodox and southpaw.  An orthodox boxer is someone who is naturally right-handed and holds the left hand and left leg in front, closer to the opponent.  Conversely, a southpaw boxer is someone who is naturally left-handed and leads with the right hand and right leg.  If you are a beginner, don’t get caught up in the notion that it feels more comfortable as a right-hander using the southpaw boxing stance.  As a rule of thumb, if you’re right-handed you are orthodox, if you’re left-handed you’re southpaw. Here’s the boxing training video, then check out the mechanics and common faults below: The Mechanics of the Boxing Stance In order to reinforce the points made on the video I’ll outline them here: The feet should be a little more than shoulder width apart, with the front foot being at an angle of 45 degrees to the imaginary line drawn from the toe on the front foot to the heel on the back foot (the line is not so imaginary on the video, but you get the point).  By ensuring that the feet are slightly offset and a comfortable distance apart, you provide the best possible base upon which to develop the full boxing stance. Remain on the balls of both feet.  Never allow the back foot to go flat, otherwise you’ll have the mobility of an anvil.  Ensure the knees are bent slightly and relaxed, again maximising the ability to be mobile; As an orthodox boxer, the right shoulder and left shoulder should align to point in the general direction of the opponent.  This minimises the target area to the opponent and also offers more leverage when throwing punches. Bring the hands up to cheek level, turning the palms of the hands very slightly toward you.  This will have the effect of drawing your elbows in to provide protection for your body.  Make a fist with your hands, but don’t ‘clench’ that fist, stay relaxed. Rest your chin on your chest, without tensing up.  Effectively, you look ‘through’ the eyebrows.  By doing this, your chin will remain as well protected as it can be (punches on the chin often have a very undesirable effect!) Ensure that your body weight remains central or on the back leg.  Don’t fall into the habit of allowing your bodyweight to ‘lean’ onto your front leg.  A simple way to nail this is to not allow your nose to go past the line of your front knee. Common Faults with the Boxing Stance Common faults with the boxing stance include: Turning the shoulders ‘square on’, thereby offering the opponent a much greater target to hit. Losing the imaginary line from the toe on the front foot to the heel on the back foot, thereby messing up your balance. Going flat-footed, thereby messing up your ability to be mobile. Allowing your chin to raise above the height of the raised hands, thereby increasing the chances of being smacked in the mouth. Allowing your body weight to transfer onto your front leg, thereby being “front-heavy” and vulnerable to attack. And there you have it.  Every other boxing training video that I post will be demonstrated from the static boxing stance.  It will become second nature to you as a boxer.  I will work in the orthodox position, but this can be easily transposed to the southpaw stance (to those southpaws out there, statistically about 1 in 10 of you, please don’t take offence!  I appreciate the wondrous mysteries of all things southpaw and fully intend to cater for you guys


Which US city is host to teams called the Penguins in Ice Hockey and the Pirates in Baseball?

Pittsburgh Hockey History Timeline Pittsburgh Hockey History Timeline   FAST FACTS â€¢ Hockey was played at four Â rinks through the first 75 years: Â The Schenley Park Casino, Duquesne Garde, The Winter Garden and the Civic Arena.   Pittsburgh is quickly becoming a hockey hotbed. MONTREAL GAZETTE, from an article in December 1904. Pittsburgh hockey thriving for more than a century BOB GROVE Pittsburghhockey.net Contributer An excerpt from Pittsburgh Penguins: The Official History of the First 30 Years When Pittsburgh’s dark streets were populated by electric trolleys in the 1890’s, a former newspaperman named Andrew McSwigan struck upon an idea that would enrich the city’s cultural heritage for decades to come and provide a foundation for the hockey legacy inherited by the Penguins. Andrew McSwigan As the sprawling building where the Consolidated Traction Co. stored its horse-drawn cars was being abandoned, McSwigan imagined it as the city’s only indoor ice rink and something of a showplace. A press agent for one of the companies leaving the site, he sold the idea to his boss, Christopher Magee, and the Duquesne Gardens Company was formed. The building was purchased for $200,000 and lavishly refurbished with another $250,000, and when Duquesne Garden opened for public skating on Jan. 23, 1899, some 10,000 people came to visit. It preceded Canada’s first indoor rink by 13 years. The Garden was more than simply a replacement for the ice surface at the Casino, an amusement center near the entrance to Schenley Park that had burned down in December, 1896 , and the place where manager James Conant introduced ice hockey to the city. Over the next 57 years, the Garden on Craig Street near Fifth Avenue in Oakland served as the site of public meetings, performances by the Metropolitan Opera, dancing marathons and an eclectic mix of sporting events. These included bicycle races, boxing, tennis exhibitions with Don Budge, winter sports shows that included ski jumping, bowling, rodeos with Roy Rogers and college basketball. And it was home to the world’s first semi-professional hockey league. The night after its public opening, the Garden’s ice surface at 26,000 square feet the largest in the world hosted its first hockey game. The Pittsburgh Athletic Club defeated Western University of Pennsylvania (now Pitt), 4-0. Along with the Bankers Athletic Club and the Duquesne Country and Athletic Club, these teams constituted the Western Pennsylvania Hockey League, which lured Canadian players with the promise of big-city jobs. And they recruited some incredible talents. Hod Stuart, a member of the Hockey Hall of Fame who won the Stanley Cup with the Montreal Wanderers in 1907, captained the Bankers; Alf Smith, a Hall of Famer who won four straight Cups as a player and coach with the legendary Ottawa Silver Seven from 1903 to 1906, captained Pittsburgh AC in 1909. The game at this time was played seven aside in 30-minute halves, and players got quite a workout laboring up and down the Gardens’ huge ice surface. The extra skating benefited the Pittsburgh pros, who formed some of the best teams the United States could produce. Pittsburgh was among the five teams in the International Hockey League, which was formed in 1904 and lasted three years, and its scholastic ranks produced Ray Robinson, a Fifth Avenue graduate who was good enough by 1907 to become a real hockey rarity an American paid to play in Canada. The West Penn League was briefly revived in 1907, but by 1910 it, too, was history. The Garden hosted no hockey games from 1910 to 1915, catering instead to the nation’s roller skating craze. In 1912, the game was played again at the Winter Gardens in the old exposition buildings at the Point . The Winter Gardens had its own team, managed by Arthur Sixsmith, and by 1915 Duquesne Garden had revived hockey under the auspices of former hockey referee Roy Schooley. Schooley’s amateur team, the Yellow Jackets , was the first to bring an official national title to Pittsburgh, taking the U.S. Amateur Hockey Association’s championship in 1924 a


In which sport do you score 6 points for a goal and 1 point for a behind?

Australian Rules Football Information | GLoBALL PROGRAM Help Australian Rules Football Information To help you enjoy and understand the game of Australian Rules football here is some basic information, but if you do have any questions please do not hesitate to ask one of our friendly GLoBALL ambassadors at the game! Australian Rules football… Australian Rules football is a home-grown Australian game that is affectionately known as Aussie Rules or Footy. It originated in Australia and is a unique Australian sporting experience as it is not played professionally in any other country! Different countries are however gaining interest in the sport and teams can be found in East Timor, The United States of America, Japan and New Zealand. The game… Essentially, it’s about two opposing teams attempting to kick goals and finish the match with the biggest points tally. A goal is scored when the football is kicked through the taller posts (the goalposts) and is worth 6 points. If the football goes between either of the shorter outside posts (the behind posts), a behind is scored and 1 point is added to that team’s tally. The action continues through four quarters and for close to two hours. Enjoy the spectacle!   Understanding the action… TEAMS: Games involve two teams of 22 players with 18 from each team on the field at any one time with an additional 4 players that it can rotate on and off during the game. There is no limit on how many changes teams can make. DURATION: Games are divided into 4 quarters of 20 minutes. Extra time is added for stops in play so most quarters run for about 30 minutes. Teams swap ends after each quarter. Total game time is about 2 hours. STARTING THE GAME: The game starts when a siren sounds. An umpire then bounces the ball high into the air inthe centre of the ground. One player from each team- ‘ruck men’ then tries to tap the ball to their team mates. The ball is also bounced in the centre to start each quarter and after a goal has been scored.   MOVING THE FOOTBALL: Teams try to get the football and then run, kick and handball it towards their goals. If a player marks the ball (catches it), they are entitled to a set kick and the opposition is not allowed to touch him until he plays on. Players can also run with the ball. TACKLING: A player can win the ball by tackling an opponent. A legal tackle is performed by grabbing an opponent with the ball, below the shoulders and above the knees. Players are not allowed to push an opponent in the back while making a tackle and tackled players must correctly dispose of (pass) the ball within a reasonable time (1 to 2 seconds). A free kick is awarded against a player caught in possession of the ball with a legal (good) tackle. If the tackle is illegal (inappropriate) a free kick will be awarded to the player with the ball. SCORING: The aim of the game is to kick goals. Kicking the ball through the taller middle posts (the goalposts) = 6 points. If the ball goes between a goalpost and the smaller outside posts (the behind posts), a behind (1 point) is scored. The score is written with the goals first, the behinds second, and the total points last. 14 Goals – 9 Behinds – 93 points in total The team that finishes with the highest total of goals and behinds is the winner. POSITIONS: Teams line – up in ‘lines’ of 3 players across the ground. They are: Backline There are also 3 other players who rove around the ground. UMPIRES: There are 3 field umpires who control the game. There are also umpires in each goal and boundary umpires who decide when the ball has gone out and then throw it back in.   Extra information… BOUNCING - A player running with the ball must bounce or touch the ball on the ground every 15m. HANDBALL - A handball involves holding the football in one hand and hitting it with the clenched fist of the other hand. MARK- Awarded when a player catches a kick that has travelled at least 15m on the full and has not been touched by any player. As for a free kick the player may go back and dispose of the ball unimpeded by the opposition. HOLDING THE BALL -


Which town or city has a rugby league team called the Rams?

Challenge Cup: Dewsbury Rams 4-54 Wigan Warriors - BBC Sport Challenge Cup: Dewsbury Rams 4-54 Wigan Warriors 8 May From the section Rugby League Share this page Josh Charnley played in both Wigan's Challenge Cup final wins at Wembley in 2011 and 2013 Dewsbury (4) 4 Wigan Warriors (36) 54 Tries: Charnley 2, Gildart 2, Bateman 2, Williams, Sarginson, Sutton, Tierney Goals: Charnley 7 Wigan ran in 10 tries at the Tetley's Stadium to comfortably dispose of Dewsbury Rams and reach the quarter-finals of the Challenge Cup. Josh Charnley, Oliver Gildart and John Bateman scored two tries each for the record 19-times Challenge Cup winners. George Williams, Dan Sarginson, Ryan Sutton and Lewis Tierney also crossed, with Charnley adding seven conversions for a 22-point individual haul. The Rams' only points came from a first-half try by stand-off Paul Sykes. A year on from going out at the same sixth-round stage 16-12 at home to Hull KR, Wigan made sure there were no such mistakes this time. Against a Dewsbury side currently ninth in the Championship, they were back a lot nearer full strength with the return of skipper Sean O'Loughlin, Dom Crosby and winger Dom Manfredi, although returning full-back Sam Tomkins was still at least a week away from being considered for selection. Dewsbury coach Glenn Morrison: "They showed respect by putting out probably their strongest side this year and were just too good in the first half. "We got some line breaks and came close to scoring a couple of times and we have some things to work on next week." Wigan coach Shaun Wane: "This is not the easiest place to come. I'm happy with that score. "We protected a lot of players in the second half with Friday's game against Hull in mind. "We went a bit sloppy in the last quarter and could have been a bit smarter." Dewsbury: Guzdek; Kudangirana, Crookes, Grady, Grant; Sykes, Kain; L Adamson, Speakman, Teanby, Hale, Trout, Farrell. Replacements: Conroy, Brown, Muranka, Walker. Wigan: Sarginson; Manfredi, Gelling, Gildart, Charnley; Williams, Smith; Crosby, Powell, Mossop, Bateman, Isa, O'Loughlin. Replacements: Tautai, Sutton, Tierney, Burke. Referee: Chris Campbell


Which 60s fashion icon gave it all up to run a hotel in Cornwall?

Jean Shrimpton made a major contribution to fashion | 9 Dec The BBC4 drama ‘We’ll Take Manhattan’ shows a young photographer David Bailey in 1962, who got commissioned (by fashion editor Lady Clare Rendlesham) to create a 14 page story for British Vogue in New York and the style had to be ‘young and fresh’. Bailey , as Jean always called David, insisted on using his girlfriend Jean Shrimpton as the model. Jean had a very clean, fresh look to her and was different to all other models working for Vogue. At the time almost everything was shot in  a studio and all followed a classic guideline of poses and looks. David Bailey, being passionate and stubborn about his work, changed all this by breaking the rules. He took offbeat, realistic poses against gritty backgrounds. This changed fashion forever and made David Bailey and Jean Shrimpton fashion icons. Trailer ‘We’ll Take Manhattan’ . Jean Rosemary Shrimpton (born 7 November 1942) was born in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire and brought up on a farm. She enrolled at Langham Secretarial College in London when she was 17. Director Cy Endfield suggested she attend the Lucy Clayton Charm Academy’s model course. In 1960, aged 17, she began modelling and later appeared on the covers of Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and Vanity Fair. During her career Jean Shrimpton was widely reported as ‘the world highest paid model’  and ‘the most famous model’. She was described as having ‘world’s most beautiful face’, was dubbed ‘The It Girl’  and ‘The Face of the ’60s’. Jean contrasted with the aristocratic-looking models of the 1950s by representing the fresh, cute coltish look of the 1960s Swinging London. Breaking the popular mould of voluptuous figures with her long legs and slim figure. Jean (nicknamed ‘The Shrimp’, a name she hated. ‘Shrimps are horrible pink things that get their heads pulled off! ) was also known for her long hair with fringe, wide doe-eyes, long wispy eyelashes, arched brows and pouty lips. Jean was once engaged to David Bailey. They met in 1960 at a photo shoot that Jean, who was still an unknown model, was working on with photographer Brian Duffy. Duffy told Bailey she was too posh for him, but Bailey was not discouraged. Jean Shrimpton:”‘Bailey’ was how he introduced himself and that was all I ever called him.” Aged 18, Jean rapidly found herself entwined with the East End boy on the up, who was five years her elder. “We were instantly attracted to each other.” She broke off a relationship and Bailey ended his marriage so they could be together. “He was a larger-than-life character, and still is. There’s a force about him. He doesn’t give a damn about anything. But he’s shrewd, too. He made a lot of money out of me. I’m not bitter, but I’m irked. That’s all. Bailey was very important to me. I’m sure today’s models are a lot more switched-on than we were. Image rights didn’t exist back then. What happened – the creation of the fashion industry – just happened.” Jean started to become known in the modelling world around the time she was dating Bailey. She has stated she owed Bailey her career. In turn she was Bailey’s muse and his photographs of her helped him rise to prominence in his early career. Yet she was never comfortable with the trappings of their success-when Bailey took her to trendy nightclubs, Jean would take her knitting along… Bailey ones said of Jean: “She was magic. In a way she was the cheapest model in the world-you only needed to shoot half a roll of film and then you had it.” Jean’s romance with Bailey did not last long, only 4 years. It was the heady, early days of the swinging 60s and the couple worked tirelessly together, but Jean left Bailey to begin a relationship with Terence Stamp. “Our paths first crossed when Bailey photographed us together for Vogue and then we met again at a wedding. I was aware of him because he was so good-looking. But it was Bailey who accidentally brought us together. Terry seemed ill at ease, self-conscious and standoffish, but Bailey talked to him, as he always does with people, and ended up inviting him to come with us


Eleanor Rigby by The Beatles Songfacts Eleanor Rigby by The Beatles Songfacts Songfacts Paul McCartney wrote most of this song. He got "Rigby" from the name of a store (Rigby and Evens Ltd Wine and Spirit Shippers) and "Eleanor" from actress Eleanor Bron. He liked the name "Eleanor Rigby" because it sounded natural. McCartney explained at the time that his songs came mostly from his imagination. Regarding this song, he said, "It just came. When I started doing the melody I developed the lyric. It all came from the first line. I wonder if there are girls called Eleanor Rigby?" McCartney wasn't sure what the song was going to be about until he came up with the line, "Picks up the rice in a church where a wedding has been." That's when he came up with the story an old, lonely woman. The lyrics, "Wearing the face that she keeps in a jar by the door" are a reference to the cold-cream she wears in an effort to look younger. The song tells the story of two lonely people. First, we meet a churchgoing woman named Eleanor Rigby, who is seen cleaning up rice after a wedding. The second verse introduces the pastor, Father McKenzie, whose sermons "no one will hear." This could indicate that nobody in coming to his church, or that his sermons aren't getting through to the congregation on a spiritual level. In the third verse, Eleanor dies in the church and Father McKenzie buries her. "Father Mackenzie" was originally "Father McCartney." Paul decided he didn't want to freak out his dad and picked a name out of the phone book instead. After Eleanor Rigby is buried, we learn that "No one was saved," indicating that her soul did not elevate to heaven as promised by the church. This could be seen as a swipe at Christianity and the concept of being saved by Jesus. The song was released in August 1966 just weeks after the furor over John Lennon's remarks, "Christianity will go. It will vanish and shrink. I needn't argue about that; I'm right and I will be proved right. We're more popular than Jesus now." For the most part, the song eluded controversy, possibly because the lilting string section made it easier to handle. A string section scored by Beatles producer George Martin consisting of four violins, two violas and two cellos were used in recording. Paul may have been inspired by the classic composer Vivaldi. The Beatles didn't play any of the instruments on this track. All the music came from the string players, who were hired as session musicians. Paul McCartney (from Observer Music Monthly November 2008): "When I was a kid I was very lucky to have a real cool dad, a working-class gent, who always encouraged us to give up our seat on the bus for old people. This led me into going round to pensioners' houses. It sounds a bit goody-goody, so I don't normally tell too many people. There were a couple of old ladies and I used to go round and say, 'Do you need any shopping done?' These lonely old ladies were something I knew about growing up, and that was what 'Eleanor Rigby' was about - the fact that she died and nobody really noticed. I knew this went on." There is a gravestone for an Eleanor Rigby in St. Peter's Churchyard in Woolton, England. Woolton is a suburb of Liverpool and Lennon first met McCartney at a fete at St Peter's Church. The gravestone bearing the name Eleanor Rigby shows that she died in October 1939, aged 44. However Eleanor was not like the lonely people in McCartney's song, as she was married. Another of the gravestones there has the word "McKenzie" written on it. McCartney has denied that that is the source of the names, though he has agreed that they may have registered subconsciously. This was originally written as "Miss Daisy Hawkins." According to Rolling Stone magazine, when McCartney first played the song for his neighbor Donovan Leitch, the words were "Ola Na Tungee, blowing his mind in the dark with a pipe full of clay." >> Suggestion credit: Bertrand - Paris, France The lyrics were brainstormed among The Beatles. In later years, Lennon and McCartney gave different accounts of who contributed more of the wor


Who was the first artistic director of the National Theatre, started at the Old Vic in 1963?

Everything Kevin Spacey - The Old Vic Theatre Company Current Productions » In February 2003, Kevin Spacey announced that he was returning to London to become the artistic director of The Old Vic Theatre Company . While appearing at a press conference with Dame Judi Dench and Sir Elton John, Spacey made the commitment to remain in the post for at least ten years. He promised to both appear on stage and to bring in big-name talent. More recently Kevin has said that he plans to remain at the helm of The Old Vic until 2015. Spacey's first season started in September 2004, and opened with the British premiere of the play Cloaca by Maria Goos, which Kevin Spacey directed. In 2005, Spacey made his UK Shakespearean debut to good notices in the title role of Richard II , which was directed by Trevor Nunn. In mid-2006, Spacey performed in productions of National Anthems by Dennis McIntyre, and The Philadelphia Story by Philip Barry, in which he played C. K. Dexter Haven, which was the Cary Grant role in the film version. In the 2006 season, Spacey suffered a setback with a production of Arthur Miller's Resurrection Blues , directed by Robert Altman. Despite an all-star cast and the pedigree of Miller's script, the play opened to a critical panning, and closed after only a few weeks. Later in the year, Spacey starred in Eugene O'Neill's A Moon for the Misbegotten along with Colm Meaney and Eve Best. The play received excellent reviews for Spacey and Best and was transferred to Broadway in 2007. During the 2008 season, Jeff Goldblum and Laura Michelle Kelly joined Spacey as the three characters in David Mamet's 1988 play Speed-the-Plow . In January 2009, Kevin directed the premiere of Joe Sutton's Complicit with Richard Dreyfuss, David Suchet and Elizabeth McGovern. From September through December 2009, Trevor Nunn directed Kevin Spacey in a revival of Inherit The Wind , a play based on a true story of a teacher arrested for teaching his students evolution, also known as the "Scopes Monkey Trial". Kevin Spacey was cast as defense lawyer Henry Drummond, a role that was made famous by actor Spencer Tracy in the 1960 film of the same name. Kevin Spacey and British director Sam Mendes teamed up again for a transatlantic stage production of Shakespeare's Richard III , the final production of Sam Mendes' Bridge Project .                      The Bridge Project was a unique three-year series of co-productions by BAM, The Old Vic, and Neal Street, devoted to producing large-scale, classical theater for international audiences with casts featuring actors from both the US and the UK. Richard III ran at The Old Vic in London from June until September 2011, and then toured Greece, Hong Kong, Spain, Istanbul, Naples, San Francisco, Beijing, Singapore, Sydney, and Doha prior to a U.S. engagement at the Brooklyn Academy of Music from January 10 through March 4, 2012. Kevin Spacey can remember the exact night he decided to become the artistic director of the Old Vic. It was in November 1999, and American Beauty for which the actor would go on to win a second Academy Award had premiered the day before at the London Film Festival. The following evening, there was Spacey, chairing an industry pow-wow in a rehearsal room above the Old Vic, discussing the future of the venerable theatre on whose board he sat. "What is the Old Vic?" says the actor, recalling the meeting's topics of conversation nearly five years later. "Why is it held in such affection? Why has it gone into the period it's gone into?" Which is to say, into decline. Later that same evening, Spacey, back in his hotel, found himself unable to sleep. Heading downstairs at 2:30 a.m. to go for a walk, he instead hailed a cab in the rain and asked the driver to take him to the National. I walked to the South Bank and just sat and looked at that building, and was thinking about Laurence Olivier and about what he did when he started a national theatre," he says. "Then I walked down the four or five blocks to this theatre and sat in the cement park acros


The Beatles had an unbroken run of number one British singles from 1963 until, in March 1967, they were pushed into second place. By which singer?

The Beatles - Albums - US Singles [Both songs with Tony Sheridan] (Decca 31382 MONO) Released 23rd April 1962   One interesting little fact about this disc is the label - Decca.      Remember them? The Beatles were famously turned down by Dick Rowe in      January 1962, and here they are releasing their record! American Decca      were probably unaware that the backing band was the same group that      had been turned down in London three months before, because the label      lists them as The Beat Brothers. The songs were eventually sold to MGM      and re-released (see below ). Highest chart position: Billboard) didn't enter;      Cashbox) didn't enter; Record World) didn't enter (front cover) (back same as the front) Side A: Please Please Me Side B: Ask Me Why (Vee-Jay VJ 498 MONO) Released 7th February 1963   The first official release in America was 'Please Please Me' - a      copy of their second British single. Bagging the top-spot in the UK      was easy enough - but impressing their label in the States was      something else entirely. When Capitol turned their noses up at Mersey      Beat Brian had to farm it out to Transglobal - the company that      marketed the Beatles' records in the States. They originally tried to      place it on the Atlantic label but Jerry Wexler turned it down.      (Ironically, Atlantic would later buy up the Tony Sheridan session      from Germany Polydor and release it on their subsidiary - Atco.)      Transglobal eventually placed it with a small Chicago label - Vee-Jay,      a poor little company with no budget. They didn't market it right and      it sank without trace. The early pressings even had a misspelling on the label,      crediting the band as 'THE BEATTLES'. They eventually realised their      mistake and changed the labels but, being a piss-poor company, they      couldn't afford to scrap their existing stock. So some of them ended      up with 'BEATTLES' on the A-side, and 'BEATLES' on the back! All-in-all, not a very good start to their Stateside      career. Highest chart position: Billboard) didn't enter;      Cashbox) didn't enter; Record World) didn't enter US sales figures: 7,310 (back same as the front) Side A: From Me To You Side B: Thank You Girl (Vee-Jay VJ 522 MONO) Released 6th May 1963   Under the terms of their agreement on 10th Jan      1963 , Vee-Jay had first refusal on every Beatles disc for the next      five years - so Capitol weren't even offered 'From Me To You'. They'd      blown it! But Vee-Jay didn't do much better... initial expectations      were high when it earned Cash Box's 'Pick of the week', but a      severe lack of promotion and airplay meant that it went the way of Please Please Me - absolutely nowhere. The American singer Del Shannon jumped on board with a      cover-version two months later, and seeing as he was already a big      star in the States, his version got played and peaked at #77. He thus      became the first person to get a Lennon/McCartney song inside the Top      100. Vee-Jay then started pushing the original with ads in the trade      papers, but it was too little too late. The Beatles had suffered      another dud. Highest chart position: Billboard) #116; Cashbox) didn't      enter; Record World) didn't enter Weeks in chart: 3 (from 3rd August 1963) US sales figures: 21,126 Side A: She Loves You Side B: I'll Get You (Swan 4152 MONO) Released 16th September 1963   The Beatles label in the States, Vee-Jay, started having money      troubles in the summer and failed to pay their royalties on time. So      Transglobal (who licensed the Beatles product in the States) pulled      the plug and ordered them to ï¿½cease manufacture and distribution of      any and all records containing performances by The Beatles.ï¿½ That left      Brian in a bit of a bind, because Capitol still w


Which British film from 1963 won four Oscars and was based on a novel first published in 1749?

Tom Jones (1963) directed by Tony Richardson • Reviews, film + cast • Letterboxd 5 **Part of the Best Picture Project** I'll cut around the bullshit. Tom Jones is pretty awful and one of the worst films to ever win Best Picture. The writing features the plot of an Adam Sandler film with none of the wit. The direction of the film is smug and hateful despite its lighthearted face (a farce without grace if you will). The social commentary is shallow and misplaced. But worst of all is that it's just not really funny for a comedy, and is only vaguely amusing in the film's closing minutes at which point the film is in a rush to get nowhere and doesn't even attempt to mine for some comedy out of the situation. So why… 4 This is one of those Best Picture winners that hardly is ever brought up in conversations not mainly because it was undeserving of its win but because overall it's just not a very good film. While it may be common for the Academy to award costume dramas, Tom Jones is a peculiar choice mostly because it's notably more comedic than the usual costume drama that they would aim for, but with that distinction there's not so much else that makes Tom Jones stand apart. Although I've seen worse Best Picture winners than this, Tom Jones is indeed a bad film, but it also holds the distinction of being what might arguably be the most misogynistic film I've seen to win… #10 of 12 films in my Adapted Screenplay Challenge English author Henry Fielding (1707~1754) has been credited as "instrumental in the emergence of the novel as a respected literary form." This particular work, "The History of Tom Jones - A Foundling," was published in 1749, a quarter century before America's founding. It allegedly helped pave the way for the fictional works of Charles Dickens, George Eliot and William Makepeace Thackeray, among others. The edition I read was part of the Encyclopedia Britannica's "Great Books" collection of 1952, with 405 pages printed in a double column format. I'd be willing to wager that few, if any, of the AMPAS jurors who nominated the film version "Tom Jones" for Best Adapted Screenplay… Review by Jacob Olsen ★★ «To those who find our hero's behavior startling, the answer is simple: Tom had always thought that any woman was better than none. While Molly felt that one man wasn't quite as good as two.» Now, let's take a look at some of what was British film in the Year of the Lord 1963. Lord of the Flies Review by Tom ★★★★½ I quite surprised that Tony Richardson, infamous for such superbly down beat kitchen sink dramas as Look Back in Anger and A Taste of Honey, can still in opposite make such a laugh out load comedy as this. The film is clearly soaked in French New Wave and used to masterful affect. I think it goes without saying Richardson is one of the best British directors there's ever been! The hunting scene is definitely a stand out, with some brilliant shots and a subtle critique on the gluttony & excess of the rich. Whilst the first hour of the film is probably Richardson's finest work if you ask me, however sadly in the second hour the film wavers slightly as the… Film #14 of Scavenger Hunt Mini #1 Task #13: The newest Best Picture winner you have not yet seen. ORIGINAL: letterboxd.com/kalo23/list/scavenger-hunt-mini-1-november-2016/ I've seen a lot of the Best Picture winners. Every one that came after this and the majority of the ones prior to it. And while I almost always disagree that the Best Picture winner for a year is actually the best film that came out in those 365 days, I usually see the merit of that film, think it's a great film in its own right, or recognize that it's simply not for me. After watching 1929's Best Picture, The Broadway Melody, I saw for the first time a Best Picture winner that I actually thought was a…


The Profumo affair is frequently blamed for bringing down the Conservative government in 1964. Who created the scandal by introducing John Profumo to Christine Keeler?

Harvey and Lee: John Armstrong - Page 75 - JFK Assassination Debate - The Education Forum JFK Assassination Debate Not recommended on shared computers Sign In (edited) Again Tracy, you are entitled to conclude whatever you like from the evidence offered... People with that mentality decided in 1964 that Oswald did it alone based on the evidence, their interpretation skills and the need not to buck the system. What amazes me is you all would rather spend all this time critiquing and so very little time coming up with explanations on your own to account for all these conflicts... Voebal says, Myra says, Smith Says, Murret says... The man in the grave was the man who Ruby killed... so what? Why do you have such a hard time with the DoD and USMC records... of course they could be wrong... prove them wrong. simple. Oswald is on the ship BACK from Taiwan on the 6th of Oct.... is the USMC so lost that they place a man left behind and receiving medical attention in Japan on a ship back from Taiwan? along with witnesses who worked with him in Taiwan and stated so, along with CE1961 which puts him in Taiwan... Which records are the mistaken ones? Amazingly convenient that the records which show Lee and Harvey conflicts are wrong - based on your say so... Felde was just wrong too? and everyone else witnessing the duality of the situation... wrong, wrong wrong... So you tell us boys, what did they get right? anywhere, in any record?  You've read the book Mr. LeDoux ? followed up on the sources yourself as you call Steve out? I have... and sourced every single one... took 2 years and I compiled a side by side timeline to illustrate the conflicts... I know exactly when and where the problems occurred and what the WCR and HSCA did to try and cover them up. What have you done? edit: as for Steve's posts.. quite whining already. If you dont have the attention span to read for 15 whole minutes in a row WTF are you doing here? Hoping for fortune cookie one liners to explain the complexity of our history is a lazy, simple and unimaginative way to go about things boys....  is it really so tough for you to read an essay? or you simply dont want to be bothered trying to learn anything new from someone you disagree with for the simply joy of disagreeing? It's one thing to present rebuttals and evidence and discuss where interpretation may be right or wrong... it's another to pull these "Bernie" posts out after asking idiotic rhetorical questions about what a twin is... grow up already and stop whining about long posts... If they are too much for ya start a "explanations of the JFK situation in 10 words or less" thread and have at it... for the rest of us, we understand it takes a little time, effort and work to study this case... grow up already little boys... or find another sandbox to sit and cry in while the adults use the big words and write more than 3 rhetorical stupid lines of tautology and non-sequitur... Edited David Josephs wrote, The man in the grave was the man who Ruby killed... so what? The man in the grave is supposed to be "Harvey" but "Lee" had a mastoid operation as did the man in the grave. I don't have to prove anything-you have to prove the H&L theory and you have not done that to the satisfaction of other conspiracy researchers up to this point. I don't need to explain the discrepancies in the evidence. I understand that there will be witnesses who will say all kinds of things for whatever reason. I understand that there will be records that don't match up, regardless of whether they are military or others. The H&L team need to prove all of these things to the satisfaction of Jefferson Morley or whoever you expect to eventually take the evidence to for verification and presentation before the media or Congress. And if you do not intend to do that, I would ask what is the point of H&L? Share this post David Josephs wrote, The man in the grave was the man who Ruby killed... so what? The man in the grave is supposed to be "Harvey" but "Lee" had a mastoid operation as did the man in the grave. // Parnell =


Which famous piece of music was commissioned for the reconsecration of Coventry Cathedral in 1962?

Music in the Time of War | Exploring Music 3:42 Program 2 The second show picks up where the first one left off, this time looking from a Russian perspective. Pyotr Tchaikovsky’s famous 1812 Overture tells the tale of Napoleon’s invasion of Russia in a way suggestive of Beethoven’s Wellington’s Victory, but in a matter that is fair to both sides…and of course, features cannons. We continue looking at Russian music of war by examining Sergei Prokofiev’s Battle on the Ice, written for the film score to Alexander Nevsky. The scene depicts Nevsky’s battle against the Teutonic Knights and how they are overcome by their own weight on a thawing frozen lake. This segment then concludes with Dmitri Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 13, subtitled Babi Yar after a location in Ukraine where thousands of Jews and gypsies were rounded up and massacred by the Nazis. 19:41 Program 3             The third segment travels to America, and features a great wealth of tunes regarding warfare relating to our own country. We begin with a William Billings New England minutemen tune that almost became the national anthem. Another William Billings song, “Chester”, is examined next in a version set for orchestra by William Schumann. Again from New England is the first of Charles Ives’ Three Places in New England, a monument to the first African-American regiment to march in the civil war, located in Boston. Morton Gould is next, with a popular patriotic piece called American Salute that can often be heard during patriotic holidays. It was composed during the Civil War to the sad tune of “When Johnny Comes Marching Home." Another piece from the Civil War days is Ralph Vaughn Williams’ Dona nobis pacem, which utilizes a couple of texts written by poet Walt Whitman for inspiration. We hear two: “Beat! Beat! Drums!” and “Reconciliation." Staying in the Civil War, we hear the Confederate 26th Regiment Quick-step, a popular Southern brass band tune. It was intended to keep soldiers’ spirits up while marching, something both sides utilized. Martial music would continue to be utilized into the days of the Second World War, an era when Samuel Barber wrote the Commando March for the US Army Air Corps marching band (before the days of an Air Force). The legacy of the Second World War lived on in documentary footage and in this piece by Richard Rogers, who was called on by NBC TV to write an opening theme for the television show Victory at Sea. Next is Aaron Jay Kernis’ second symphony, written in reaction to the Persian Gulf War of 1991. This segment closes with an oddly lighthearted piece; the opening to the TV show M*A*S*H. 6:13 Program 4             The fourth and fifth segments are dominated by Benjamin Britten’s War Requiem. It was written in 1962 for the reconsecration of Coventry Cathedral, destroyed during the Battle of Britain in the Second World War, and was intended to make as much use of the new space as possible. Before each section of War Requiem are two somewhat related pieces. First is the second and third movements of Vaughn Williams’ Pastoral Symphony, his third, written in memory of the friends he lost during the First World War. Second is Lovliest of Trees, a short, beautiful song written by George Butterworth. After Britten’s massive, piece closes, the show closes with another Butterworth piece, the song Lads of a Hundred. Purchase Program 5             The fourth and fifth segments are dominated by Benjamin Britten’s War Requiem. It was written in 1962 for the reconsecration of Coventry Cathedral, destroyed during the Battle of Britain in the Second World War, and was intended to make as much use of the new space as possible. Before each section of War Requiem are two somewhat related pieces. First is the second and third movements of Vaughn Williams’ Pastoral Symphony, his third, written in memory of the friends he lost during the First World War. Second is Lovliest of Trees, a short, beautiful song written by George Butterworth. After Britten’s massive, piece closes, the show closes with another Butterworth piece, the song Lads of a Hundred.