What is the surname of Sam in the US television series ‘Cheers’?

30 Things You Might Not Know About 'Cheers' | Mental Floss 30 Things You Might Not Know About 'Cheers' NBC Like us on Facebook On May 20, 1993, Sam Malone—the fictional MLB pitcher-turned-proprietor of Cheers—announced it was “last call” for the final time at the Boston bar where everybody knows your name. But there’s plenty you probably don’t know about the classic sitcom, which spent 11 seasons on the air. 1. CHEERS ALMOST DIDN’T MAKE IT THROUGH SEASON ONE. Like many of television’s greatest success stories (e.g. Seinfeld), Cheers was not an immediate hit. It premiered on September 30, 1982 to dismal ratings— 77th place out of 100 shows that week , according to Nielsen. It was NBC’s entertainment president at the time, Brandon Tartikoff, who saved the show from cancellation during its first season. 2. THE BULL & FINCH PUB, ON WHICH CHEERS IS MODELED, IS NOW CALLED CHEERS Wikimedia Commons   // CC BY-SA 2.5 Talk about life imitating art. After it was decided that the series would be set in a bar instead of a hotel, co-creators Glen and Les Charles decided the locale should be moved to New England. “Boston was chosen partially because only five short-lived television shows claimed the city and the East Coast pubs were real neighborhood hangouts,” wrote Dennis A. Bjorklund in his book, Toasting Cheers. As the show’s popularity rose, it didn’t take long for word to spread that the Beacon Hill tavern was the “real” Cheers (though only the exterior shots were filmed there), turning the neighborhood hangout into a tourist attraction. To satisfy the masses, a second location—this one was actually called "Cheers" and featured a replica of the bar viewers were used to—was opened in nearby Faneuil Hall in 2001. One year later, the Bull & Finch officially changed its name to Cheers. 3. SAM MALONE WAS A PROFESSIONAL FOOTBALL PLAYER. At least he was in the script’s earliest incarnations, which made sense considering that Fred Dryer—the former NFL defensive end who would go on to star in Hunter—was a top choice to play the role of Sam (opposite Julia Duffy as Diane; William Devane was also a strong contender). Ultimately, it was the chemistry between Ted Danson and Shelley Long that led to them getting the gigs. Once the casting was finalized, the creators swapped out football for baseball, based on Danson’s body type. 4. TED DANSON ATTENDED BARTENDING SCHOOL. Danson spent two weeks at a bartending school in Burbank, California as part of his training to play Sam. 5. NORM AND CLIFF WEREN’T INTENDED TO BE REGULAR CHARACTERS. Both George Wendt and John Ratzenberger auditioned for the same role in the pilot, a minor character named George who had a single line: “Beer!” The character’s name was changed to Norm Peterson when Wendt was cast. But Ratzenberger wasn’t about to give up so easily. “As I was leaving the office after the audition, I turned around and asked them, ‘Do you have a bar know-it-all?,’” the Bridgeport, Connecticut-born Ratzenberger recalled to Ability Magazine . “None of the creators was from New England. They were all Hollywood-centered. And I said, ‘Well, every local bar in New England has got a know-it-all—someone who pretends to have the knowledge of all mankind between his ears and is not shy about sharing it.’” Thus, Cliff Clavin was born. 6. NORM PETERSON IS BASED ON A REAL GUY. In 2012, co-creator Les Charles told GQ that Norm was based on a real person . “I worked at a bar after college, and we had a guy who came in every night. He wasn't named Norm, [but he] was always going to have just one beer, and then he'd say, ‘Maybe I'll just have one more.’ We had to help him out of the bar every night. His wife would call, and he'd always say, ‘Tell her I'm not here.’” 7. NORM’S NEVER-SEEN WIFE VERA IS VOICED BY GEORGE WENDT’S REAL WIFE.  Though she’s only credited in one episode, George Wendt’s wife, Bernadette Birkett, provided the voice for Norm’s wife, Vera. Birkett did make one appearance on the show—as a love interest of Cliff’s—in season three. 8. JOHN RATZENBERGER IMPROVISED MANY OF CLIFF’S FUN FACTS. Many of


How many stations are on the Glasgow subway rail system?

Maps & Stations - SPT SPT Subway: Maps & Stations The fifteen stations of the Subway are distributed over a 10 km circuit of the West End and City Centre of Glasgow, with eight stations to the North of the River Clyde and seven to the South. There are two lines: an outer circle running clockwise and an inner circle running anticlockwise. Subway map Long description of Glasgow Subway Map Glasgow Subway Map consists of 15 stations in a circle – Buchanan Street, St. Enoch, Bridge Street, West Street, Shields Road, Kinning Park, Cessnock, Ibrox, Govan, Partick, Kelvinhall, Hillhead, Kelvinbridge, St. George’s Cross, and Cowcaddens. Click on map for larger version or read a description of all Glasgow Subway stations . Google map Opening hours The Subway is open 06:30 to 23:45 Monday to Saturday and 10:00 to 18:12 on Sundays. View timetable for more information. Accessibility Wheelchairs are permitted in the Subway if folded. This is due to the small size of our trains. Guide dogs and hearing dogs are welcome. Ticket offices have induction loops to assist customers with hearing difficulties. All Subway stations have tactile paving on platforms and tactile maps at key stations to assist those with visual impairment. All station stairways have 30-point colour contrast stair nosings to assist passengers with visual impairment, additionally there are corduroy tactile strips at top and bottom of each staircase to assist visually impaired passengers locate stairs. Double height handrails are also in place which are non-reflective and not “cold to touch” to assist passengers with mobility impairment and also for children. Pushchairs must be folded in the Subway. Unfortunately, because of space restrictions, it is not possible to accommodate large prams and pushchairs. In the event of an evacuation alarms are both audible and visual which will assist passengers who are visually impaired or have hearing difficulties. People with mobility issues can read information about the number of stairs and escalators at each station. Parking Parking is available at Bridge Street, Kelvinbridge and Shields Road stations. Regular users can buy a money saving car park season ticket. Car parking is available during Subway opening hours . View parking information Lost property If you have lost something on the Subway, please get in touch or phone 0141 333 3653. All items lost/found (with the exclusion of perishable items) are sent to the Custodiers Department (Police Scotland): Address: 173 Pitt Street Glasgow G2 4JS Telephone: 0141 532 2667 / 0141 532 2468 / 0141 532 2609 Opening Hours: 09:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday (Closed on Public Holidays). Stations (in alphabetical order)


Stermutation is the medical term for which involuntary action in humans?

Sternutation - definition of sternutation by The Free Dictionary Sternutation - definition of sternutation by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/sternutation 1. The act of sneezing. 2. A sneeze. [Middle English sternutacioun, from Latin sternūtātiō, sternūtātiōn-, from sternūtātus, past participle of sternūtāre, frequentative of sternuere, to sneeze.] sternutation (Physiology) a sneeze or the act of sneezing [C16: from Late Latin sternūtāre to sneeze, from sternuere to sputter (of a light)] ster•nu•ta•tion [1535–45; < Latin sternūtātiō <sternūtā(re), frequentative of sternuere to sneeze] sternutation 1. the act of sneezing. 2. a sneeze. — sternutative, sternutatory, adj. inborn reflex , innate reflex , instinctive reflex , physiological reaction , reflex , reflex action , reflex response , unconditioned reflex - an automatic instinctive unlearned reaction to a stimulus symptom - (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: Copyright © 2003-2017 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.


And I Think to Myself...What A Wonderful World.: "They Actually Eat That:" Orange Roughy. Source. The fish above is an orange roughy (Hoplostethus atlanticus). It is a deep-sea fish, much like the anglerfish and other glowing creatures. The red-orange color comes from eating crustaceans, just like with pink flamingoes. It is also called a "slimehead" or "deepsea perch." "Slimehead"- what a lovely name. It makes "roughy" sound appealing by comparison.  Here's the kicker: every single orange roughy is wild-caught. Certain restaurants might even market this fact. There are no orange roughy farms, yet tilapia and salmon pile themselves upon grocery shelves. It seems to be a fairly popular fish, so why hasn't anybody tried to farm them? Here's a little-known facet of what makes an animal good for domestication: the reproductive age must be equal to or less than that of a human. Humans start becoming reproductively-capable in their teens; most pet and farm animals take two years, if that, until they are ready to reproduce. The orange roughy takes anywhere from thirty-three years to fifty.  Yes, this popular food fish takes fifty years to become sexually mature. Anyone who wanted to breed orange roughy would be in for a very long wait. Even if someone possessed that amazing level of dedication, they would not be able to keep up with the demand for this fish. The orange roughy on one's plate could be around 150 years old - most humans do not live that long. No wonder the stocks around Australia and New Zealand are depleted -  they're trying to feed creatures that multiply like rodents. Never mind the mercury; orange roughy is on that "avoid" list for a very good reason. Personal preference time:I have tried orange roughy, unsustainable though it may be. I absolutely love this fish. It ranks up there with halibut and certain forms of salmon as one of my favorite food fish. Aside from sweets, this fish is among my guiltiest of guilty pleasures. Now I'm going to feel even guiltier about ordering it at a certain Greek restaurant. Posted by


In 1921, Edith Cowan was the first woman elected to any Parliament in which country?

Australian women in politics | australia.gov.au Australian women in politics Australian women in politics Carol Porter, Get Elected, 1997, silkscreen print. Courtesy of the State Library of Victoria: pi001700. In 1902 Australia's new Commonwealth Parliament paved the way for a new form of democracy by granting women the vote and the right to be elected on a national basis. This was a significant victory for Australia's suffragette movement. It succeeded despite strong opposition to the Commonwealth Franchise Act 1902 , which enshrined these new women's rights in law. Leading the world in rights and yet, the longest lag time for election Edith Cowan, MLA. Courtesy of A Vote of Her Own While New Zealand had granted women the right to vote in 1893, in 1902, Australia granted women the right to vote and also to seek election. This reflected the rights of women to vote and seek election in South Australia and to vote in Western Australia, rights granted in 1895 and 1899 respectively. Indigenous women were not granted suffrage in federal elections until 1962, although Aboriginal women were granted suffrage in South Australia in 1894. A leading suffragette, Edith Cowan, was the first woman to be elected to an Australian parliament when she won a seat in the Western Australian Legislative Assembly in 1921. The victory was indeed groundbreaking, but the next hurdle proved even more difficult as it took nearly 22 years for a woman to enter federal parliament. Ironically, this 'time lag' was the longest of any Western country. The first nominations In 1903, for the first time in the British Empire, Australian women were candidates for election to a national parliament. In all, four women were nominated – three for the Senate and one for the House of Representatives. Unknown photographer, Portrait of Vida Goldstein, 190-, photograph: gelatin silver. Image courtesy of the National Library of Australia: nla.pic-an23371660 Vida Goldstein – an electoral pioneer Vida Goldstein ran for the Senate on three occasions – in 1903, 1910 and 1917. She was also a House of Representatives candidate in 1913 and 1914. However, she was never successful in her bids for election. Apart from 'breaking the ice' by running as a candidate, she was also a vocal campaigner for issues such as equal pay for equal work, the recognition of a basic wage, the abolition of child labour and equal property rights for spouses. A true activist, Goldstein saw her nominations for parliament as an opportunity to express her views to a wider audience: I accepted nomination because I saw what a splendid educational value the campaign would have. I knew I would attract much larger audiences as a candidate than if I were advertised to give a lecture on women's part in the federal elections, or some such subject. The power of the women's vote – Western Australia Between 1910 and 1920 the power of the women's vote began to have an increasingly noticeable effect on the law and on society. Divorce laws were made more equitable, King Edward Memorial Hospital was established as a women's hospital, women justices were appointed to the Children's Court, and barmaids and female musicians were granted equal pay with men. Edith Cowan, 1921–1925 and May Holman, 1925–1939 Edith Cowan – a pioneer for women's and children's rights at the turn of the century – became the first woman to enter any Australian parliament when she was elected to the Western Australian Legislative Assembly in 1921. Edith Cowan was a suffragette and social activist. Despite demeaning stereotyping, Edith Cowan was a forceful parliamentarian. She introduced and saw enacted the Women's Legal Status Act, which enabled women to practice law. This was a major milestone in the achievement of women's rights. The Edith Cowan University in Perth was named after her. May Holman, MLA. Courtesy of A Vote of Her Own The next woman elected in Western Australia was May Holman (1893–1939), first elected in 1925 and the first female Labour parliamentarian in the world. May had grown up with a mother who was active in Labor women's o


Mount Monaslu is in which South Asian country?

Where is Nepal? Location of Nepal in South Asia, Asia and World Map You are here: Home » Travel Info » Nepal Information » Where is Nepal? Where is Nepal? - Location of Nepal in World Map Nepal is a landlocked and sovereign Independent country. Nepal is a South Asian country lying on the coordinate between 80 degree 12' east longitude and 26 degree 22' and 30 degree 27' north latitude. Nepal is bordered by India and China in Asia. The country is surrounded by Sikkim and West Bengal estate of India in East, Uttar Pradesh in West, Bihar and Uttar Pradesh in South and by Autonomous Region of republic of China in the North. Nepal covers a total area of 147,181 sq km with the total length of 885 km from east to west and breath varying from 145 to 241 km from north to south. Nepal is geographically divided into three Regions namely Terai Region, Hilly Region and Himalayan Region. The Himalayan region of Nepal ranges between the altitude 4,877 meters and 8,848 meters above the sea level. The Himalayan region of Nepal is home to 8 world highest peak among the 14 above 8000 meters including Mt. Everest itself. The Hilly Region of Nepal lies between the Churia at 610 meter in south up to Mahabharat range at 4877 meter in north. The Terai Region of Nepal lies in between 70 meter towards border of the Indian to 305 meter up to the foothill of Siwalik. Nepal lies in the temperate region with its altitude ranging from 70 meter in the Terai to 8848 meter above the sea level in the great Himalayas. Hinduism is the major religion practiced in Nepal and Buddhism is the second major religion practiced in the country. However Nepal is a multi lingual and multi religion country where peoples of all religion stay in harmony and show great religious tolerance. Nepal Information


Hyperemesis Gravidarum is severe what in females?

Hyperemesis Gravidarum: Practice Essentials, Background, Pathophysiology Hyperemesis Gravidarum Author: Dotun A Ogunyemi, MD; Chief Editor: Christine Isaacs, MD  more... Share Overview Practice Essentials Hyperemesis gravidarum is the most severe form of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy, characterized by persistent nausea and vomiting associated with ketosis and weight loss (>5% of prepregnancy weight). This condition may cause volume depletion, electrolytes and acid-base imbalances, nutritional deficiencies, and even death. Severe hyperemesis requiring hospital admission occurs in 0.3-2% of pregnancies. [ 1 ] Signs and symptoms The defining symptoms of hyperemesis gravidarum are gastrointestinal in nature and include nausea and vomiting. Other common symptoms include ptyalism (excessive salivation), fatigue, weakness, and dizziness. Patients may also experience the following: Sleep disturbance See Clinical Presentation for more detail. Diagnosis Physical examination in women with suspected hyperemesis gravidarum is usually unremarkable. Findings may be more helpful if the patient has unusual complaints suggestive of other disorders (eg, bleeding, abdominal pain). Examination includes the following: Vital signs, including standing and lying blood pressure and pulse Volume status (eg, mucous membrane condition, skin turgor, neck veins, mental status) General appearance (eg, nutrition, weight) Thyroid evaluation Neurologic evaluation Laboratory tests Initial laboratory studies used in the evaluation of women with hyperemesis gravidarum should include the following: Urinalysis for ketones and specific gravity Serum levels of electrolytes and ketones Liver enzymes and bilirubin levels [ 2 ] Amylase/lipase levels Thyroid stimulating hormone, free thyroxine levels [ 3 ] Urine culture The following imaging studies may be used to assess women with hyperemesis gravidarum: Obstetric ultrasonography: Usually warranted to evaluate for multiple gestations or trophoblastic disease Upper abdominal ultrasonography: If clinically indicated, to evaluate the pancreas and/or biliary tree Abdominal computed tomography scanning or magnetic resonance imaging: If appendicitis is suspected as a cause of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy Additional imaging studies may be warranted if the patient’s clinical presentation is atypical (eg, nausea and/or vomiting beginning after 9-10 wk of gestation, nausea and/or vomiting persisting after 20-22 wk, acute severe exacerbation) or if another disorder is suggested based on the history or physical examination findings. Procedures In patients with abdominal pain or upper gastrointestinal bleeding, upper gastrointestinal endoscopy appears to be safe in pregnancy, although careful monitoring is suggested. See Workup for more detail. Management Initial management in pregnant women with hyperemesis gravidarum should be conservative and may include reassurance, dietary recommendations, and support. Alternative therapies may include acupressure and hypnosis. [ 4 ] Pharmacotherapy The only FDA-approved drug for treating nausea and vomiting in pregnancy is doxylamine/pyridoxine. However, antihistamines, antiemetics of the phenothiazine class, and promotility agents (eg, metoclopramide) have also been used to manage nausea and vomiting during pregnancy. In cases refractory to standard therapy, ondansetron and steroids may be considered. The following medications may be used in women with hyperemesis gravidarum: Vitamins (eg, pyridoxine) Antiemetics (eg, doxylamine-pyridoxine, prochlorperazine, promethazine, chlorpromazine, trimethobenzamide, metoclopramide, ondansetron) corticosteroids (eg, methylprednisolone) Antihistamines (eg, meclizine, diphenhydramine) Surgery In some refractory severe cases of hyperemesis gravidarum, if maternal survival is threatened, or if hyperemesis gravidarum is causing severe physical and psychological burden, termination of the pregnancy should be considered. [ 5 ] See Treatment and Medication for more detail. Next: Background Nausea and vomiting in pregnancy is extremely common. Hypere


Which character does Antonio Banderos provide the voice for in the 2010 film ‘Shrek Forever’?

Banderas back as voice of Puss in 'Shrek 4' - The San Diego Union-Tribune Banderas back as voice of Puss in 'Shrek 4' Actor Antonio Banderas arrives to the premiere of "Shrek Forever After" on Sunday, May 16, 2010 in Universal City, Calif. (AP Photos/Vince Bucci) / AP Actor Antonio Banderas arrives to the premiere of "Shrek Forever After" on Sunday, May 16, 2010 in Universal City, Calif. (AP Photos/Vince Bucci) Actor Antonio Banderas arrives to the premiere of "Shrek Forever After" on Sunday, May 16, 2010 in Universal City, Calif. (AP Photos/Vince Bucci) (/ AP) SIGAL RATNER-ARIAS, AP Entertainment Writer A small cat is giving Antonio Banderas as much satisfaction as the very Zorro. The Spanish-born star returns to the screen this weekend in "Shrek Forever After" as the voice of Puss in Boots, a Zorro-like feline that the actor says is the antithesis of the big heroes he usually plays. The popularity of the little cat, which debuted in the second movie of the "Shrek" franchise, has landed Puss the title role in a separate movie for DreamWorks that could be released in 2012. Banderas has already begun working on the film with Mexican actress Salma Hayek . Just prior to the world premiere of "Shrek Forever After" at the recent Tribeca Film Festival, Banderas spoke with The Associated Press about the movie, animation in Spain, wife Melanie Griffith and his next projects, including his recent work with Woody Allen on "You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger." ---- AP: This is the fourth installment in the "Shrek" franchise - nearly 10 years of successes. How does the series stay fresh and what attracts people to watch it? BANDERAS: I believe it's fundamentally the possibility that the movie has to be liked by kids and parents alike, but most specially by the parents ... There's also something very important ... We are absolutely not conditioned to say the lines in a specific way but they allow us to improvise a lot ... and I know that is not a method used in all animated movies." AP: What do you see of yourself in Puss in Boots? BANDERAS: Not of me. (But) Puss has given me the opportunity to laugh at myself and to laugh most of all about the great characters that I've played who are bigger than life, such as "El Zorro," such as "Desperado," such as "The 13th Warrior." Heroic stories where I have depicted major characters. AP: So this would be like their antithesis? BANDERAS: Exactly! Suddenly all of it gets reduced to a little cat. It becomes an alter ego of some of the things that I've done, but not so much about me. I wish! I like the cat a lot, I would like to be as ironic as he is and have that certain mystery that he has. AP: It won't be Zorro, but the cat's had so much success that they're making a movie about him. What do you think of the fact that the "Shrek" film series began without Puss in Boots...? BANDERAS: ...And now Puss in Boots has his own world! (Laughs) AP: What can you tell us about the movie? BANDERAS: What I can tell you, without giving away too much, is that it's a film that is a bit separate of "Shrek" in terms of style, that it doesn't go toward the counterculture so much and doesn't laugh as much about pop but is more akin to an epic. AP: Will any other character from "Shrek" make an appearance? BANDERAS: No, he's the only one. All the characters that surround him are new because it's about the beginning of his life ... He's in an orphanage and there's a bit of "Oliver Twist" to the story. It's sweet and almost moving in some moments. AP: You're working on and producing animated films in Spain (including the short film "La Dama y la Muerte," which was nominated for an Oscar). What's the next such project? BANDERAS: We're producing our second feature film, titled "Goleon." We're even developing our own software, working with innovative companies in Spain, with the University of Granada, and our own 3D stereoscope software, which is spectacular. AP: What have you learned from "Shrek" that has helped you with your own work in animation? BANDERAS: A lot. Above all else the method of working with actors who ar


Which gas is used to make the bubbles in fizzy drinks?

Science on the Shelves - It's a Gas! It's a Gas! blow your top by making a rocket . Please follow any safety instructions highlighted like this in red. It's easy to make your own special Fizz Powder which, when added to drinks, makes them fizzy. You will need: citric acid crystals, bicarbonate of soda (baking soda), icing sugar. Note that the citric acid crystals must be food grade, which you can find in the baking section of your supermarket, or get from chemists and home-brew suppliers. To make some fizz powder, here's what you need to do: Add 6 teaspoons of citric acid crystals to 3 tablespoons of bicarbonate of soda in a bowl. Crush the mixture with a spoon to form a fine powder. Now add 2 tablespoons of icing sugar, mix thoroughly and put into a dry jar labelled FIZZ POWDER. To use the powder, put 2 teaspoons into a glass and fill it up with the still drink of your choice. How does the fizz powder work?  the science bit The citric acid reacts with the carbonate in bicarbonate of soda to form carbon dioxide gas. These bubbles of carbon dioxide are what make your drink fizzy. You can find out more about carbonates and acids here . Why not test the acidity of different drinks?  further investigations Add a teaspoon of bicarbonate of soda to half a glass of a drink (for example, grapefruit juice) and half a glass of a different drink (for example, orange squash). Whichever drink fizzes most is the more acidic! You can find another way of testing for acidity here . How to make sherbet Using the same ingredients as the fizz powder you can also make sherbet! Simply follow steps 1 and 2 above for the fizz powder, but then add 4 tablespoons of icing sugar instead. When you put the sherbet on your tongue, the citric acid crystals dissolve and react with the bicarbonate of soda. This produces bubbles of carbon dioxide gas, which cause the fizzy feeling on your tongue. Pour about 20 ml of vinegar into the bottle. Put 2 teaspoons of baking soda into the balloon. Attach the balloon around the neck of the bottle, taking care not to let any baking soda fall into the bottle (you may need some sticky tape to secure the balloon). Once the balloon is securely fastened to the bottle, lift the balloon so that the baking soda is tipped into the bottle. Sit back and watch the balloon inflate! What makes the balloon inflate?  the science bit When you tip the baking soda out of the balloon into the bottle, it mixes with the vinegar and a chemical reaction produces carbon dioxide gas. As the gas can't escape, the balloon inflates. "Not another Science on the Shelves rocket!" WARNING! This experiment produces a high-speed projectile! Follow all highlighted safety instructions and wear safety goggles. Rockets and explosives function by generating huge volumes of gas in a short time. You can create your own rocket using citric acid and baking soda. You can also use vinegar and baking soda, but citric acid is preferable because things don't take off until you add water and it's not so smelly! Doing this outside is also preferable as it makes a mess. You will need: a small plastic photo film canister (translucent ones are best), bicarbonate of soda (baking soda), citric acid crystals, or vinegar. Here's what to do: Mix about a 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda and citric acid crystals in the film canister. Add a few drops of water, quickly snap the lid into place and stand clear. If you use vinegar, put the baking soda in first, then snap on the lid as soon as you've put in a few drops of vinegar. The lid should blow off dramatically after a short time, but be patient! Never allow anyone to look over the top once the canister is charged. If it fails to go off (as it does sometimes if there's a small leak around the lid) or seems to have failed, open it very carefully keeping your face well away. Why is the top blown off?  the science bit When the citric acid crystals and baking soda dissolve in the water they react with one another producing carbon dioxide gas. The pressure builds up inside the film container until the point at which it can force


Juan Evo Morales Ayma became President of which South American country in 2006?

Evo Morales - 必应 Sign in Evo Morales Juan Evo Morales Ayma (born October 26, 1959), popularly known as Evo (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈeβo]), is a Bolivian politician and cocalero activist who has served as President of Bolivia since 2006. Widely regarded as the country's first president to come from the indigenous population,[a] his administration has focused on the implementation of leftist policies, poverty reduction, and combating the influence of the United States and multinational corporations in Bolivia. A democratic socialist, he is the head of the Movement for Socialism ( ... (展开) MAS) party. Born to an Aymara family of subsistence farmers in Isallawi, Orinoca Canton, Morales undertook a basic education before mandatory military service, in 1978 moving to Chapare Province. Growing coca and becoming a trade unionist, he rose to prominence in the campesino ("rural laborers") union, campaigning against U.S. and Bolivian attempts to eradicate coca as a part of the War on Drugs, which he denounced as an imperialist violation of indigenous Andean culture. He repeatedly engaged in anti-government direct action protests, resulting in multiple arrests. Entering electoral politics in 1995, he became the leader of the MAS and was elected to Congress. His campaign focused on issues affecting indigenous and poor communities, advocating land reform and the redistribution of gas wealth. Gaining increasing visibility through the Cochabamba protests and gas conflict, in 2002 he was expelled from Congress for encouraging protesters, although he came second in that year's presidential election. Elected president in 2005, Morales increased taxation on the hydrocarbons industry to bolster social spending, emphasising projects to combat illiteracy, poverty, racism, and sexism. Vocally criticizing neoliberalism and reducing dependence on the World Bank and International Monetary Fund, his administration oversaw strong economic growth while following a policy termed "Evonomics" which sought to move from a liberal economic approach to a mixed economy. Scaling back U.S. influence in the country, he built relationships with leftist governments in the Latin American pink tide and signed Bolivia to the Bolivarian Alliance for the Americas. Attempting to moderate the left-indigenous activist community, his administration also opposed the right-wing autonomist demands of Bolivia's eastern provinces. Winning a recall referendum in 2008, he instituted a new constitution that established Bolivia as a plurinational state before being re-elected in 2009. His second term witnessed the continuation of leftist policies and Bolivia's joining of the Bank of the South and Community of Latin American and Caribbean States. After becoming the world's oldest professional footballer by signing to a Bolivian team, he was again reelected in the 2014 general election. Morales is a controversial world figure, lauded by his supporters as a champion of indigenous rights, anti-imperialism, and environmentalism. Praised for seriously reducing poverty and illiteracy in Bolivia, he has been internationally decorated with various awards. He has been criticised from many perspectives on the political spectrum: right-wing opponents have labelled his administration as authoritarian and radical, while leftist, indigenous, and environmentalist critics have accused him of failing to live up to many of his espoused values. Childhood, education and military service: 1959–78 Morales was born in the small rural village of Isallawi in Orinoca Canton, part of western Bolivia's Oruro Department, on 26 October 1959. One of seven children born to Dionisio Morales Choque and Maria Ayma, only he and two siblings, Esther and Hugo, survived past childhood. His mother almost died from a postpartum haemorrhage following his birth. Ethnically identifying as a member of the indigenous Aymara people, in keeping with Aymara custom, his father buried the placenta produced after his birth in a place specially chosen for the occasion. His childhood home was a traditional adobe house, and he grew


The Ngultrum is the basic currency of which Asian country?

23 Interesting Facts About Bhutan By Greg Rodgers Unsurprisingly, most people know very few facts about Bhutan -- and for good reason. Surrounded by the Himalayas and sandwiched between China and India, Bhutan has deliberately remained closed off to maintain its old traditions. Despite being an impoverished country, the cost to visit Bhutan is set exorbitantly high to discourage influence from outside countries; even television and internet access were banned until 1999. Enjoy these Bhutan facts for a small glimpse into one of Asia's most mysterious countries. Everyday Life With only around 14,800 square miles (38,400 square kilometers) of territory, Bhutan is roughly half the size of Indiana -- just slightly smaller than Switzerland. Druk Yul -- the local name for Bhutan -- means "Land of the Thunder Dragon." In 2010, Bhutan became the first country in the world to ban the production and sales of tobacco products. Smoking in public areas is illegal, however, tobacco can be used in private. In 1916, the first King of Bhutan called tobacco "the most filthy and noxious herb." continue reading below our video Best Road Trip Apps In a push to modernize, the King of Bhutan finally allowed television and internet access into the country in 1999. Bhutan was among the last countries in the world to adopt television. The king warned that misuse of television could corrupt their old traditions. Bhutan has a mandatory national dress code. Men wear knee-length traditional garments and women must wear ankle-length dresses. The colors are determined by social class and status. The University of Texas at El Paso used Bhutanese architecture as an influence to design its campus. Bhutan is the only country in the world to measure national happiness by way of an index known as Gross National Happiness. Rather than place emphasis solely on productivity and Gross Domestic Product, Bhutan attempts to track the happiness of its population. The United Nations bought into the idea in 2011 and is working to develop an indicator that encompasses social, health, and environmental wellness into an index rather than just economic concerns. Despite a focus on internal happiness, the Bhutanese government has been accused of numerous human rights violations against the ethnic minorities living there; many were forced out of the country or into refugee camps. The US accepted 30,870 Bhutanese refugees between 2008 and 2010. Bhutanese receive free education from the government. A heavy emphasis is placed on Buddhist teachings. Most schools have an English curriculum. Inheritance (land, house, and animals) is generally passed to the eldest daughter rather than the eldest son. A man often moves into the home of his new wife until he can 'earn his keep.' Polygamy is legal, however, the practice is not common. Bhutanese are forbidden to marry foreigners. The national sport of Bhutan is archery. The state religion of Bhutan is Vajrayana Buddhism. Vajrayana follows tantric Buddhist texts. Health, Military, and Politics Bhutan is squeezed directly between two world superpowers who often clash politically: China and India . Bhutan controls many key mountain passes between the two countries. India and Bhutan maintain a friendly diplomatic relationship. Bhutanese may cross into India with only their national ID cards and may work without restrictions. Bhutan is still negotiating parts of its mountainous border with China. Aside from land disputes, the Bhutanese have very little diplomatic relations with their biggest neighbor. In 2005, Chinese soldiers began constructing roads and bridges -- without Bhutan's permission -- to gain better access to disputed territory. The King of Bhutan handed the crown to his eldest son in 2008. At the age of 28, King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck became the youngest reigning monarch in the world. Bhutan became a constitutional monarchy with a two-party system in 2008. The tiny Bhutanese Army is trained by the Indian Army and has a total annual budget of approximately $13.7 million. In 2008, Bhutan had the second-fastest growing eco


‘Ida May’ was the original title of which hit single by Chuck Berry?

10 Greatest Chuck Berry Songs | MOJO 10 Greatest Chuck Berry Songs How the latest Polar Music Prize laureate invented rock, duckwalk by duckwalk. By Danny Eccleston May 9, 2014 WITH THE NEWS THAT 87-year-old rock’n’roll progenitor Chuck Berry is to be awarded this year’s Polar Music Prize – the so-called Nobel of Music annually presented to a 24-carat pioneer by the King Of Sweden – MOJO responds with an exploration of Berry’s 10 Greatest Songs, the founding pillars of rock. Berry was already 29 when his first single on Chicago’s Chess label emerged in 1955 and something of his already-colourful life reflected in his witty, knowing songs. Meanwhile, his rip-and-run guitar style – mashing jumpin’ country and blues in an innovative, roughshod manner – was to blow through a new generation of musical thrill-seekers like a divine wind. “His already-colourful life reflected in his witty, knowing songs.” In fact, it was Berry’s version of a country song – Bob Wills’ Ida Red – that convinced label boss Leonard Chess to sign him, and it was that, rejigged as Maybellene, which hit Billboard Number 5 and laid down Berry’s marker. His run of classic Chess singles – generously represented below – were to inspire the second wave of rockers, notably The Rolling Stones, who covered Berry’s Come On (for their first single) and Carol to notable effect. A racy personal life didn’t always help his career or reputation, however. Three years imprisonment for armed robbery in his teens, then a further 18 months between 1962-63 over a Mann Act violation when he should have been making hay, slowed his progress and appear to have hardened a Chuck Berry Vs The World mindset. In the ’70s and ’80s, Berry’s reputation suffered, as perfunctory, phoned-in shows appeared to take for granted the reverence in which he was held, and a ’90s conviction – for marijuana possession following rumours that he was filming users of the ladies’ restrooms in his Wentsville, Missouri restaurant – added further tarnish. The Polar Music prize will be presented to Berry and also to provocative US opera director Peter Sellars, in Stockholm on August 26. Previous recipients of the 1m kroner ($154,000) prize have included Paul McCartney, Bob Dylan, Keith Jarrett, Robert Moog and Mstislav Rostropovich. Enjoy our celebration of Berry’s most important songs, and complain about the absence of Little Queenie, Rock And Roll Music, Carol, Back In The USA in the usual places. It’s a Top 10, so someone has to miss out! 10. Sweet Little Sixteen (Chess single, 1958) She gets around, this gal: Pittsburgh, New Orleans, San Francisco. How exactly she finds her way back to her school desk every Monday morning is a mystery, but that’s no concern of Chuck’s. He’s too busy making like Tex Avery’s wolf , just like all those other nogoodnik rock’n’rollers on bandstands nationwide. The swaggering model for The Beach Boys’ Surfin’ USA. 9. Come On (Chess single, 1961) A pile-up of bad vibes – terrible car, departed sweetheart, multiple wrong numbers – that swings like a bastard, due in no small way to Ebby Harding’s syncopated drums and Martha Berry’s earthy backup vox. The Stones have much to be grateful for, and here’s Keith paying back some of the interest in Taylor Hackford’s 1987 doc, Hail! Hail! Rock’n’Roll. 8. Promised Land (Chess single, 1964) Berry’s ability to create instant myth with a few words and an elegant sufficiency of chords is typified by this odyssey across America by wheels and wings. Silk suit, T-bone steak and Los Angeles is his reward. 7. You Can’t Catch Me (Chess single, 1956) Relentless rocker with an elastic beat, notoriously borrowed by John Lennon in the lyric for Come Together ("Here come old flat top..." etc) that was later to cause him so much aggro . Not much song, but lots and lots of rock’n’roll. 6. Brown Eyed Handsome Man (Chess b-side, 1956) “Arrested on charges of unemployment...” Try armed robbery, Mann Act infractions and misdemeanour possession of marijuana, Chuck! Again, a game Robert Cray does the hard yards on Berry’s behalf in Hail! Hail! Rock’n’Roll


In November 1966, which team defeated the New York Giants 72-41 in the highest-scoring game in NFL history?

What was the highest scoring game in NFL history? | Reference.com What was the highest scoring game in NFL history? A: Quick Answer The Washington Redskins defeated the New York Giants 72-41 on November 27, 1966, in the highest scoring game in National Football League history as of 2015. The two teams combined for 16 touchdowns, including nine that were 30 yards or longer in length. Full Answer The Redskins dominated the game right from the start, scoring two touchdowns in the first quarter to take a 13-0 lead. The Redskins led the Giants 34-14 at halftime and 48-28 after three quarters. Other high scoring games in NFL history include the Oakland Raiders defeating the Houston Oilers 52-49 in 1963, the Seattle Seahawks defeating the Kansas City Chiefs 51-48 in 1983, the Denver Broncos defeating the Dallas Cowboys 51-48 in 2013 and the Pittsburgh Steelers beating the San Diego Chargers 54-44 in 1985.


Which British band released an 1993 album entitled ‘Walthamstow’?

East 17 | New Music And Songs | East 17 About East 17 With the notable exception of Take That, East 17 were the most successful teen-oriented dance-pop band in Britain of the early '90s. Led by songwriter Tony Mortimer, the group initially tried to emulate American rap and hip-hop, before settling down into a commercial fusion of new jack R&B, hip-hop beats, rap, and pop melodies. The stylish, accessible blend of dance music, plus the group's boyish good looks, made East 17 into a teen pop sensation. Occasionally, the band achieved some credibility from dance circles when they convinced remixers to reshape their infectious singles, but for the most part, East 17 was a decidedly adolescent -- and decidedly British -- phenomenon, scoring a number of hit singles during the early and mid-'90s, before Brit-pop captured the attention of the majority of British teens. Comprised of four vocalists/rappers -- Tony Mortimer (born Anthony Michael Mortimer, October 21, 1970), Brian Harvey (born Brian Lee Harvey, August 8, 1974), Terry Coldwell (born Terence Mark Colwell, July 21, 1974), and John Hendy (born Jonathan Darren Hendy, March 26, 1971) -- East 17 were formed in London in 1991. Taking their name from their local London postal code in Walthamstow, the group began their musical career by imitating American rap outfits, eventually finding inspiration from urban soul and dance music as well. By 1992, their demo tapes had made their way to London Records, where Tom Watkins -- an A&R instrumental in launching the careers of the Pet Shop Boys and Bros -- signed the band in April of 1992. In August of that year, the group's debut single, "House of Love," was released and it shot into the British Top Ten, selling over 600,000 copies by the end of the year. It was quickly followed in 1993 by their debut album, Walthamstow, which became a hit, despite being panned by critics. For the next two years, East 17 was very popular throughout Britain, and managed to gain a following in Europe, as well. Steam, the band's second album, was a hit upon its release in 1995, but it wasn't quite as popular as their debut, largely due to the shifting musical tastes of the U.K. As the country gravitated toward guitar rock and electronic music, East 17's dance-pop began to lose ground on the charts. In 1996, the band released the singles compilation Around the World: The Journey So Far. In January of 1997, Brian Harvey was kicked out of East 17 following an interview in which he endorsed the drug ecstasy. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, Rovi Hear more of


In 1897, Theodor Herzl became the first President of the political form of which movement?

political Zionism | Britannica.com Political Zionism THIS IS A DIRECTORY PAGE. Britannica does not currently have an article on this topic. Learn about this topic in these articles:   in Theodor Herzl founder of the political form of Zionism, a movement to establish a Jewish homeland. His pamphlet The Jewish State (1896) proposed that the Jewish question was a political question to be settled by a world council of nations. He organized a world congress of Zionists that met in Basel, Switzerland, in August 1897 and became first president of the World Zionist Organization, established...


Which is the only US state to begin with the letter ‘D’?

Foreign Relations of the United States, 1961–1963, Volume VI,           Kennedy-Khrushchev Exchanges - Office of the Historian Foreign Relations of the United States Foreign Relations of the United States, 1961–1963, Volume VI,           Kennedy-Khrushchev Exchanges 65. Telegram From the Embassy in the Soviet               Union to the Department of State 0 Moscow, October 26, 1962, 7 p.m. 1101. Policy. Embassy translation follows of letter from Khrushchev to President delivered to             Embassy by messenger 4:43 p.m. Moscow time October 26, under cover of letter from Gromyko to me. Begin Text. Dear Mr. President: I have received your letter of October 25. 1 From your letter, I got             the feeling that you have some understanding of the situation which has             developed and (some) sense of responsibility. I value this. Now we have already publicly exchanged our evaluations of the events around             Cuba and each of us has set forth his explanation and his understanding of             these events. Consequently, I would judge that, apparently, a continuation             of an exchange of opinions at such a distance, even in the form of secret             letters, will hardly add anything to that which one side has already said to             the other. I think you will understand me correctly if you are really concerned about             the welfare of the world. Everyone needs peace: both capitalists, if they             have not lost their reason, and, still more, Communists, people who know how             to value not only their own lives but, more than anything, the lives of the             peoples. We, Communists, are against all wars between states in general and             have been defending the cause of peace since we came into the world. We have             always regarded war as a calamity, and not as a game nor as a means for the             attainment of definite goals, nor, all the more, as a goal in itself. Our             goals are clear, and the means to attain them is labor. War is our enemy and             a calamity for all the peoples. It is thus that we, Soviet people, and, together with US, other peoples as             well, understand the questions of war and peace. I can, in any case, firmly             say this for the peoples of the Socialist countries, as well as for all             progressive people who want peace, happiness, and friendship among             peoples. I see, Mr. President, that you too are not devoid of a sense of anxiety for             the fate of the world 2 understanding, and of what war entails. What [Page 173] would a war give you? You are threatening us with war. But             you well know that the very least which you would receive in reply would be             that you would experience the same consequences as those which you sent us.             And that must be clear to us, people invested with authority, trust, and             responsibility. We must not succumb to intoxication and petty passions,             regardless of whether elections are impending in this or that country, or             not impending. These are all transient things, but if indeed war should             break out, then it would not be in our power to stop it, for such is the             logic of war. I have participated in two wars and know that war ends when it has rolled through cities and villages, everywhere sowing death and             destruction. In the name of the Soviet Government and the Soviet people, I assure you that             your conclusions regarding offensive weapons on Cuba are groundless. It is             apparent f


Which Shakespeare character said ‘A horse, a horse, my kingdom for a horse’?

A horse, a horse! My kingdom for a horse! - eNotes Shakespeare Quotes A horse, a horse! My kingdom for a horse! King Richard: A horse, a horse! My kingdom for a horse! Catesby: Withdraw, my lord; I'll help you to a horse. King Richard: Slave! I have set my life upon a cast, And I will stand the hazard of the die. Read on Owl Eyes This eText is now on Owl Eyes. Clicking this link will open a new window. Alternately pathetic and arrogant, the hunchbacked villain-king Richard III is about to meet his doom at the hands of the future Henry VII. Richard's most memorable line is actually supposed to sound halfway valiant—he refuses to forsake the fray although his horse has bit the dust. But even in its day, the line became the stuff of irreverent quotation. Shakespeare's contemporary, the playwright, satirist, and cad John Marston, parodied Richard's outcry obsessively ("A boat, a boat, a boat, a full hundred marks for a boat!"; "A fool, a fool, a fool, my coxcomb for a fool!"—a coxcomb is a fool's cap). Marston set the decidedly less than hilarious pace for generations of wits: the line is always good for a cheap laugh.


What is the name of a ghost or other supernatural being which is supposedly responsible for physical disturbances, such as creating disorder and noises?

poltergeist - Memidex dictionary/thesaurus poltergeist a ghost that announces its presence with rapping and the creation of disorder Class: German Poltergeist, literally "noisy ghost", from poltern "make noise, rattle"... (Source: Online Etymology)  [more] Wikipedia: Poltergeist phenomenon alludes to the apparent yet unexplained manifestation of multiple force reactions caused by a seemingly invisible entity. Most accounts of poltergeist manifestations involve such force being triggered at objects, usually household, although ... en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poltergeist Poltergeist (disambiguation) may refer to: Poltergeist, a troublesome spirit or ghost that manifests itself by moving and influencing objects | Poltergeist (album), release by Death metal band Deathchain | Poltergeist (band), a Swiss thrash metal band that played from the late... (37 of 180 words, 11 definitions) Collins Dictionary: poltergeist a spirit believed to manifest its presence by rappings and other noises and also by acts of mischief, such as throwing furniture about (23 of 382 words, 9 usage examples, pronunciation) poltergeist [occultism] in occultism, a disembodied spirit or supernatural force credited with certain malicious or disturbing phenomena, such as inexplicable noises, sudden ... (20 of 138 words) a noisy usually mischievous ghost held to be responsible for unexplained noises (as rappings) (14 of 135 words, 1 usage example, pronunciation) Oxford Dictionary: poltergeist a ghost or other supernatural being supposedly responsible for physical disturbances such as making loud noises and throwing objects about (20 of 68 words, pronunciation) Columbia Encyclopedia: poltergeist in spiritism, certain phenomena, such as rapping, movement of furniture, and breaking of crockery, for which there is no apparent scientific ... (21 of 44 words, pronunciation)


Ben Macdui is part of which European mountain range?

Cairn Toul, Scottish mountain - Stock Image C013/4330 - Science Photo Library Cairn Toul, Scottish mountain Credit: DUNCAN SHAW/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY Caption: Cairn Toul (1291 metres), seen from the east at dawn. This mountain is part of the Cairngorms, a mountain range in Scotland. In the background on the right is Angels Peak (1258 metres) and the An Garbh Choire (corrie) of Braeriach. This photograph was taken in January from the Sron Riach ridge on the Ben Macdui mountain. Release details: Model release not required. Property release not required.


Sherborne Castle is in which English county?

Home - Sherborne Castle and Gardens Home Contact Welcome to Sherborne Castle, Dorset which has been our family home since 1617. 2017  celebrates 400 years of the Digby Family owning the Castle. Built by Sir Walter Raleigh in 1594, this historic house reflects a glorious variety of decorative styles from over 400 years of English History. Capability Brown created here a nationally important English Landscape Garden, an exhibition drawn from the archives tells of his impact and legacy on the garden. You will find here a typical country home where each succeeding generation has left its imprint. Come and visit the Castle’s rich interiors with its nationally important collections of art, furniture and porcelain, together with Raleigh’s original kitchen, family artefacts and archaeological ‘finds’ from the old medieval castle on view in the castle cellars. Please explore our 42 acres of beautiful gardens and grounds and soak up the beauty, peace and tranquility of this natural setting. Capability Brown in 1753 created the 50 acre lake and gave us the very latest in landscape gardening, with magnificent specimen trees, herbaceous borders and sweeping lawns. We host wedding and civil ceremonies, receptions, a country fair, a firework extravaganza, classic car rallies, film crews and a variety of other corporate and private events. The gardens are appreciated by many visitors and groups who return throughout the year to enjoy their beauty through the seasons. Our Tea Room serves delicious light lunches and afternoon teas and the Gift Shop has a selection of gifts, souvenirs  and our very own Sherborne Castle Wines. We hope you will come and visit us and we look forward to welcoming you. The Wingfield Digby Family


Johnny Depp plays John Wilmot, Second Earl of Rochester, in which 2004 film?

The Libertine (2004) - IMDb IMDb 27 December 2016 11:44 PM, UTC NEWS There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC The story of John Wilmot, a.k.a. the Earl of Rochester, a 17th century poet who famously drank and debauched his way to an early grave, only to earn posthumous critical acclaim for his life's work. Director: Rosamund Pike Covers "Dior" 19 September 2016 5:59 AM, -08:00 | SneakPeek Johnny Depp 'Absolutely Still Attached' to Star in Sex Scandal Film Amid Ongoing Divorce and Abuse Allegations, Says Director 10 June 2016 4:15 PM, -08:00 | PEOPLE.com a list of 49 titles created 19 Nov 2011 a list of 44 titles created 14 Jul 2012 a list of 29 titles created 30 Nov 2012 a list of 34 titles created 15 Jul 2013 a list of 45 titles created 29 Jul 2014 Search for " The Libertine " 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. 2 wins & 8 nominations. See more awards  » Videos A young refugee traveling from Russia to America in search of her lost father falls for a gypsy horseman. Director: Sally Potter A down-on-his-luck American Indian recently released from jail is offered the chance to "star" as the victim of a snuff film, the resulting pay of which could greatly help his poverty stricken family. Director: Johnny Depp In Victorian Era London, a troubled clairvoyant police detective investigates the murders by Jack The Ripper. Directors: Albert Hughes, Allen Hughes Stars: Johnny Depp, Heather Graham, Ian Holm A psychiatrist must cure a young patient that presents himself as Don Juan, the greatest lover in the world. Director: Jeremy Leven After an explosion in space and subsequent two-minute radio-out period, two astronauts return home to their wives. Slightly it's revealed that they're not the same as they were. Director: Rand Ravich An unimpressive, every-day man is forced into a situation where he is told to kill a politician to save his kidnapped daughter. Director: John Badham A writer is accused of plagiarism by a strange man, who then starts haunting him for "justice." Director: David Koepp A rare book dealer, while seeking out the last two copies of a demon text, gets drawn into a conspiracy with supernatural overtones. Director: Roman Polanski Is the love compatible with coupledom? And what of freedom and fidelity? These are some of the questions facing two married men. Director: Yvan Attal American journalist Paul Kemp takes on a freelance job in Puerto Rico for a local newspaper during the 1960s and struggles to find a balance between island culture and the expatriates who live there. Director: Bruce Robinson A mentally ill young woman finds her love in an eccentric man who models himself after Buster Keaton. Director: Jeremiah S. Chechik A woman and her daughter open a chocolate shop in a small French village that shakes up the rigid morality of the community. Director: Lasse Hallström Edit Storyline In 1660, with the return of Charles II to the English throne, theater, the visual arts, science and sexual promiscuity flourish. Thirteen years later, in the midst of political and economical problems, Charles II asks for the return of his friend John Wilmot, aka the second Earl of Rochester, from exile back to London. John is a morally-corrupt drunkard and a sexually- active cynical poet. When the King asks John to prepare a play for the French ambassador so as to please him, John meets the aspiring actress Elizabeth Barry in the playhouse and decides to make her into a great star. He falls in love with her and she becomes his mistress. During the presentation to the Frenchman, he falls into disgrace with the court. When he was thirty-three years old and dying of syphilis and alcoholism, he converts to being a religious man. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil He didn'


Who was the first foreign coach of the England football squad?

My Football Facts & Stats | England National Football Team Statistics 1872-2016 Statistics detailing the results achieved against  of all  England's 86 different international opponents played so far with chronological table The England National football team is the joint oldest in the world, formed at the same time as Scotland's National Team . England played their first international match against Scotland at Scotland's invitation, at Hamilton Crescent in Scotland on 30th November 1872. Over the next forty years, England played exclusively with the other three "Home Nations" - Scotland, Wales and Ireland (later, Northern Ireland). The games were made competitive with the advent of the British Home Championship, sometimes called "Home Internations", from 1883 to 1984. Before Wembley was opened in 1923, England had no permanent home ground. England joined FIFA in 1906, playing its first ever game outside the British Isles in 1908. However, the relationship between the two was strained mainly due to the status and definition of amateurs, resulting in the British nations' departure from FIFA in 1928, before rejoining in 1946.  As a result, England did not compete in a FIFA World Cup until 1950, in which they were beaten in a 1-0 defeat against the United States, failing to get past the first round. England's first ever defeat on home soil to a non-UK team was a 0-2 loss to Ireland on September 21, 1949 at Goodison Park, Liverpool. A 6-3 loss in 1953 to Hungary was England's first ever defeat to a non-UK team at Wembley. England are one of the more successful footballing teams, being one of only seven countries to ever win the FIFA World Cup, which they did in 1966 when they hosted the finals. They defeated West Germany 4-2 in extra time in the Final. Since then, however, they have only reached the semi-finals once, losing to West Germany on penalties. Nevertheless, they remain a prominent team on the global stage, usually just inside or close to  the top ten rankings of both FIFA and ELO.  Although Walter Winterbottom was appointed as the first ever full time manager in 1946, the team was still picked by an FA  committee until Alf Ramsey took over in 1963. Under Ramsey, England experienced its greatest ever success, winning the 1966 FIFA World Cup Final against West Germany 4-2 after extra time. Geoff Hurst famously scored a hat-trick in the final. The 1966 World Cup was also held in England. England qualified for the 1970 FIFA World Cup in Mexico as reigning cup holders. They reached the Quarter-finals but were knocked out by West Germany. England failed to qualify for both the 1974 and 1978 World Cups. In 1982, England under Ron Greenwood qualified for FIFA World Cup in Spain after a 12-year absence and were eliminated from the second round without losing a match. The team under Bobby Robson fared better as England reached the quarter finals of the 1986 FIFA World Cup and finished fourth in the tournament four years later, which was the best performance in the World Cup since 1966. Graham Taylor's short reign as Robson's successor ended after his England failed to qualify for the 1994 FIFA World Cup, but then the 1996 European Championships were held in England, and under new coach Terry Venables the team had its best ever performance at a European Championship, reaching the semi-final. The England team of the 1990s and 2000s hasn't progressed beyond the quarter finals of any international tournament apart from Italia 90 and Euro 96. Sven-Göran Eriksson took charge of the team between 2001 and 2006 and was the first non-English manager of England. Steve McClaren was appointed as the head coach following the 2006 World Cup. The reign was marked with little success, with England failing to qualify for the 2008 European Championships. McClaren left on 22 November 2007, after only 16 months in charge and making him the shortest tenured full time England manager ever since the inauguration of the post in 1946. He was replaced by the former Real Madrid and AC Milan manager Fabio Capello. The Italian was the second foreign mana


Jack Nicholson plays the role of private detective Jake Gittes in which 1974 film?

Chinatown (1974) - 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 WATCH NOW ON DISC A private detective hired to expose an adulterer finds himself caught up in a web of deceit, corruption and murder. Director: See the full list Related News a list of 35 titles created 07 Apr 2012 a list of 44 titles created 21 Mar 2013 a list of 44 titles created 14 Dec 2013 a list of 27 titles created 11 Oct 2014 a list of 31 titles created 11 months ago Search for " Chinatown " 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. Won     1     Oscar. Another    20 wins & 23 nominations. See more awards  » Videos An emotionally self-destructive boxer's journey through life, as the violence and temper that leads him to the top in the ring destroys his life outside it. Director: Martin Scorsese As corruption grows in 1950s LA, three policemen - one strait-laced, one brutal, and one sleazy - investigate a series of murders with their own brand of justice. Director: Curtis Hanson Following the death of a publishing tycoon, news reporters scramble to discover the meaning of his final utterance. Director: Orson Welles A young couple move into an apartment, only to be surrounded by peculiar neighbors and occurrences. When the wife becomes mysteriously pregnant, paranoia over the safety of her unborn child begins to control her life. Director: Roman Polanski A Phoenix secretary embezzles $40,000 from her employer's client, goes on the run, and checks into a remote motel run by a young man under the domination of his mother. Director: Alfred Hitchcock A mentally unstable Vietnam War veteran works as a night-time taxi driver in New York City where the perceived decadence and sleaze feeds his urge for violent action, attempting to save a preadolescent prostitute in the process. Director: Martin Scorsese A San Francisco detective suffering from acrophobia investigates the strange activities of an old friend's wife, all the while becoming dangerously obsessed with her. Director: Alfred Hitchcock A private detective takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a gorgeous liar, and their quest for a priceless statuette. Director: John Huston A hapless New York advertising executive is mistaken for a government agent by a group of foreign spies, and is pursued across the country while he looks for a way to survive. Director: Alfred Hitchcock An insane general triggers a path to nuclear holocaust that a war room full of politicians and generals frantically try to stop. Director: Stanley Kubrick Two Western bank/train robbers flee to Bolivia when the law gets too close. Director: George Roy Hill During the Vietnam War, Captain Willard is sent on a dangerous mission into Cambodia to assassinate a renegade colonel who has set himself up as a god among a local tribe. Director: Francis Ford Coppola Edit Storyline JJ 'Jake' Gittes is a private detective who seems to specialize in matrimonial cases. He is hired by Evelyn Mulwray when she suspects her husband Hollis, builder of the city's water supply system, of having an affair. Gittes does what he does best and photographs him with a young girl but in the ensuing scandal, it seems he was hired by an impersonator and not the real Mrs. Mulwray. When Mr. Mulwray is found dead, Jake is plunged into a complex web of deceit involving murder, incest and municipal corruption all related to the city's water supply. Written by garykmcd See All (280)  » Taglines: You get tough. You get tender. You get close to each other. Maybe you even get close to the truth. See more  » Genres: 20 June 1974 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Did You Know? Trivia At one point, Roman Polanski and Jack Nicholson got into such a heated argument that Polanski smashed Nicholson's portable TV with a mop. Nicholson used the TV


In Greek mythology, who was given asses ears by Apollo for preferring, in a contest, the music of Pan to that of Apollo?

Ancient Greek Myth for Kids: King Midas and the Donkey Ears - Ancient Greek Myth for Kids You would think after his bout with the golden touch that perhaps King Midas would have acquired a little common sense. But .. as the story goes ... Once upon a time, a long time ago, Pan, the god of shepherds, challenged Apollo to a musical duel. Pan insisted his flute of reeds could produce a more beautiful melody than Apollo's silly harp. The two agreed on a contest with judges. One of the judges was King Midas. After hearing the two melodies, all but one of the judges chose Apollo as the winner. But one judge, King Midas, preferred Pan's tune. Furious that anyone could prefer a reedy pipe to his musical lyre, Apollo cooed, "I see the problem. It's your ears. They are too small to hear properly. Let me fix that for you." King Midas felt his ears quiver. His ears sprang out, and out, and    turned into the large furry ears of an ass. King Midas was horrified. He grabbed his ears. "Pan, help me!" he cried. But Pan, with a quick nervous glance at Apollo, turned his back. King Midas tried to hide his ears from his subjects by wearing a variety of huge hats, heavy helmets, and bulky scarves. The only person who saw his ears was his barber. King Midas made his barber promise he would never tell a soul. His barber kept his word. But keeping such a huge secret to himself was driving him crazy. Finally, the barber went up a mountain and almost to the edge of a cliff. He dug a hole in the midst of some reeds. He looked about, to make sure no one was near. Then, he whispered into the hole, "King Midas has the ears of an ass. King's aaaass ears! King's aaaass ears!" Having gotten his secret off his chest, he felt much better. He returned home, sure that he had kept his word. Unfortunately for King Midas, the barber had dug right into a piece of Echo . You've heard of Echo, right? Pieces of Echo were scattered all over the mountainous kingdom. In fact, pieces of Echo were scattered all over the world. Although I suppose some people might think it was only the sound of the wind in the reeds, it was really a piece of Echo, whispering over and over, "King's aaaass ears, king's aaaass ears". Sound travels well in the mountains, even whispers. It was not long before the entire kingdom knew the king's secret.


Which plant has the Latin name Ribes Rubrum?

Ribes rubrum Red Currant, Cultivated currant PFAF Plant Database   Ribes rubrum is a deciduous Shrub growing to 1.2 m (4ft). It is hardy to zone (UK) 5 and is not frost tender. It is in flower from Apr to May, and the seeds ripen from Jul to August. The flowers are hermaphrodite (have both male and female organs) and are pollinated by Bees, self.The plant is self-fertile. Suitable for: light (sandy), medium (loamy) and heavy (clay) soils and prefers well-drained soil. Suitable pH: acid, neutral and basic (alkaline) soils. It can grow in semi-shade (light woodland) or no shade. It prefers moist soil. Synonyms R. sylvestre. R. vulgare. pro parte Habitats Woodland Garden Sunny Edge; Dappled Shade; North Wall. By. East Wall. By. Edible Uses Edible Parts: Fruit . Edible Uses: Fruit - raw or cooked[1, 2, 5, 11]. A pleasant acid flavour, it can be eaten out of hand but is more often cooked in pies, jams etc[K]. There are rather a lot of seeds in each fruit[K]. Medicinal Uses Plants For A Future can not take any responsibility for any adverse effects from the use of plants. Always seek advice from a professional before using a plant medicinally. Antirheumatic ;   Antiscorbutic ;   Aperient ;   Poultice ;   Refrigerant ;   Sialagogue . The fruit is antiscorbutic, aperient, depurative, digestive, diuretic, laxative, refrigerant and sialagogue[4, 7, 21]. The leaves contain the toxin hydrogen cyanide[240]. A concoction of them is used externally to relieve rheumatic symptoms[7]. They are also used in poultices to relieve sprains or reduce the pain of dislocations[7]. Other Uses A yellow dye is obtained from the leaves[100]. A black dye is obtained from the fruit[100]. The fruit is used cosmetically in face-masks for firming up tired and lifeless skin[7]. Cultivation details Easily grown in a moisture retentive but well-drained loamy soil of at least moderate quality[11, 200]. Plants are quite tolerant of shade, even succeeding on a north-facing wall[200], though they do not fruit so well in such a position[11]. Prefers a pH in the range 5.5 to 6[200]. Hardy to about -20°c[200]. Red currants are often cultivated in temperate zones for their edible fruit, there are some named varieties, including forms with white fruits[4, 61]. Most cultivars are self-fertile and set a good crop on their own[200]. The fruit is produced at the base of one-year old and older wood, plants start to fruit at 3 - 4 years from seed[200]. This is an aggregate species comprising R. spicatum and R. rubrum. There is some confusion in nomenclature with some botanists only recognising 2 species, R. silvestre. (syn R. sativum) and R. spicatum (syn R. rubrum)[17, 200]. Plants can harbour a stage of white pine blister rust, so should not be grown in the vicinity of pine trees[155]. Plants in this genus are notably susceptible to honey fungus[200]. Propagation Seed - best sown as soon as it is ripe in the autumn in a cold frame. Stored seed requires 3 months cold stratification at between 0 and 5°c and should be sown as early in the year as possible[113, 164]. Under normal storage conditions the seed can remain viable for 17 years or more. Prick out the seedlings into individual pots when they are large enough to handle and grow them on in a cold frame for their first winter, planting them out in late spring of the following year. Cuttings of half-ripe wood, 10 - 15cm with a heel, July/August in a frame[78, 113]. Cuttings of mature wood of the current year's growth, preferably with a heel of the previous year's growth, November to February in a cold frame or sheltered bed outdoors[78, 200]. Other Names Found In Weed Potential Right plant wrong place. We are currently updating this section.                             Please note that a plant may be invasive in one area but may not in your area so it’s worth checking. Conservation Status IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants Status : Related Plants


Which business directory had the ‘Walking Fingers’ logo?

Yellow Pages Invoice Scams: An FTC Pamphlet Yellow Pages Invoice Scams Federal Trade Commission - August 1992 Beware of ad solicitations that look like invoices. Do not assume you are dealing with your local Yellow Pages publisher simply because the familiar "walking fingers" logo and the name "Yellow Pages" appear on the solicitation. The "walking fingers" logo and name "Yellow Pages" are not protected by federal trademark registration or copyright. Contact your Postmaster or local Postal Inspector if you believe you have been the victim of a misrepresentation regarding a Yellow Pages ad solicitation. Check with consumer protection officials or the Yellow Pages publisher(s) in your local area if you have questions about a Yellow Pages directory ad solicitation. Bureau of Consumer Protection Office of Consumer & Business Education (202) 326-3650 Produced in cooperation with the Yellow Pages Publishers Association and the United States Postal Inspection Service Businesses across the country are receiving what appear to be invoices for ad space in the familiar, locally distributed, Yellow Pages directories. But, in fact, some of these "invoices" are solicitations for listings in alternative business directories that differ from the well-known Yellow Pages. These alternative directories often are not widely distributed, or may not be published at all. Businesses are being deceived into paying for what they erroneously believe to be their usual Yellow Pages ad. What Causes the Confusion? The familiar "walking fingers" logo and the name "Yellow Pages" are not protected by any federal trademark registration or copyright. Therefore, you may be led to believe that anyone who uses the logo and the name is affiliated with the publisher that distributes the telephone books and Yellow Pages directories to all households and businesses in a particular geographic area. There is no connection between publishers of alternative directories and those of the well-known Yellow Pages. Alternative directories differ significantly from the traditional Yellow Pages directories primarily because of distribution. Alternative business directories generally are not available or distributed to the public. Therefore, they provide little, if any, benefit to businesses who pay to advertise in them. Characteristics of a Phony Yellow Pages Invoice The solicitation from an alternative business directory may have the appearance of an invoice. It may bear the "walking fingers" logo and feature the name "Yellow Pages." It also may falsely suggest that the publisher is affiliated with your local telephone company or with another bona fide Yellow Pages publisher you recognize. Further, the solicitation may lead you to believe that your business already has been listed in the telephone directory and you are now being billed when, in fact, you are only being solicited for placing an ad. Typical language used on the ad solicitations, such as "present listing information;" "prompt payment is necessary to guarantee ad placement in the directory;" "renewal payment stub;" and "directory listing renewal invoice" also may appear on Yellow Pages invoices. This adds to the confusion. How To Protect Yourself Examine the piece of mail you have received and determine whether it is a solicitation or an invoice. If it is a solicitation, you should see a disclaimer required by the U.S. Postal Service. It states, THIS IS NOT A BILL. THIS IS A SOLICITATION. YOU ARE UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO PAY THE AMOUNT STATED ABOVE UNLESS YOU ACCEPT THIS OFFER. But whether you see this solicitation disclaimer or not, be wary. Consider taking the following additional precautions: Investigate the company and its product before     responding. Ask for a copy of a previous directory edition. Ask the publisher for written information about its     directories. Ask for distribution figures, the method of     distribution, and the directory's life span. Ask where the directories are distributed and whether     they go to all local telephone customers. Ask if directories are availab


Which British rock band’s original line-up was Syd Barrett, Nick Mason, Roger Waters and Richard Wright?

Pink Floyd | British rock group | Britannica.com British rock group rock Pink Floyd, British rock band at the forefront of 1960s psychedelia who later popularized the concept album for mass rock audiences in the 1970s. The principal members were lead guitarist Syd Barrett (original name Roger Keith Barrett; b. January 6, 1946, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, England—d. July 7, 2006, Cambridge), bassist Roger Waters (b. September 6, 1943, Great Bookham, Surrey), drummer Nick Mason (b. January 27, 1945, Birmingham, West Midlands), keyboard player Rick Wright (in full Richard Wright; b. July 28, 1945, London—d. September 15, 2008, London), and guitarist David Gilmour (b. March 6, 1944, Cambridge). Pink Floyd. Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images Formed in 1965, the band went through several name changes before combining the first names of a pair of Carolina bluesmen, Pink Anderson and Floyd Council. Their initial direction came from vocalist-guitarist-songwriter Barrett, whose mixture of blues , music hall styles, Lewis Carroll references, and dissonant psychedelia established the band as a cornerstone of the British underground scene. They signed with EMI and early in 1967 had their first British hit with the controversial “ Arnold Layne, ” a song about a transvestite. This was followed by their debut album, The Piper at the Gates of Dawn, a lush, experimental record that has since become a rock classic. Their sound was becoming increasingly adventurous, incorporating sound effects, spacy guitar and keyboards, and extended improvisation such as “ Interstellar Overdrive. ” By 1968 Barrett, who had overused LSD and was struggling with schizophrenia, was replaced by guitarist Gilmour. Without Barrett’s striking lyrics, the band moved away from the singles market to concentrate on live work, continuing its innovations in sound and lighting but with varying degrees of success. After recording a series of motion-picture soundtrack albums, they entered the American charts with Atom Heart Mother (1970) and Meddle (1971). Making records that were song-based but thematic in approach and that included long instrumental passages, the band did much to popularize the concept album. They hit the commercial jackpot with Dark Side of the Moon (1973). A bleak treatise on death and emotional breakdown underlined by Waters’s dark songwriting, it sent Pink Floyd soaring into the megastar bracket and remained in the American pop charts for more than a decade. The follow-up, Wish You Were Here (1975), included “ Shine On You Crazy Diamond, ” a song for Barrett, and, though it went to number one in both the United States and Britain , it was considered anticlimactic and pompous by many critics. Similar Topics Led Zeppelin By the release of Animals (1977), it was clear that Waters had become the band’s dominant influence, and there was increasing internal conflict within Pink Floyd. Their sense of alienation (from both one another and contemporary society) was profoundly illustrated by the tour for 1979’s best-selling album The Wall, for which a real brick wall was built between the group and the audience during performance. After the appropriately named The Final Cut (1983), Pink Floyd became inactive, and legal wrangles ensued over ownership of the band’s name. Waters, who dismissed Wright after The Wall and took over most of the songwriting, was even more firmly in control. As a result the band split, but, much to Waters’s chagrin , Gilmour, Mason, and Wright reunited, continuing as Pink Floyd. In the late 1980s Wright, Gilmour, and Mason released two albums, including the ponderous A Momentary Lapse of Reason (1987) and The Division Bell (1994), while Waters pursued a solo career. Waters reunited with his former bandmates for a single performance at the Live 8 benefit concert in 2005. Pink Floyd was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 1996.


What is the name of a surface weather condition in a snow-covered area in which no object casts a shadow, and only dark objects can be seen?

Whiteout | Definition of Whiteout by Merriam-Webster   Definition of whiteout :  a surface weather condition in a snow-covered area (as a polar region) in which no object casts a shadow, the horizon cannot be seen, and only dark objects are discernible; also :  a blizzard that severely reduces visibility Examples of whiteout in a sentence We got caught in a whiteout. Origin and Etymology of whiteout white + blackout


Which 2010 film stars Mila Kunis as Lily and Natalie Portman as Nina Sayers?

Black Swan (2010) - 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 From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC A committed dancer wins the lead role in a production of Tchaikovsky's "Swan Lake" only to find herself struggling to maintain her sanity. Director: a list of 34 titles created 25 Dec 2012 a list of 27 images created 09 Mar 2013 a list of 43 titles created 10 Nov 2013 a list of 26 titles created 05 Nov 2014 a list of 48 titles created 14 Mar 2015 Search for " Black Swan " 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. Won     1     Oscar. Another    90 wins & 245 nominations. See more awards  » Videos Harvard student Mark Zuckerberg creates the social networking site that would become known as Facebook, but is later sued by two brothers who claimed he stole their idea, and the co-founder who was later squeezed out of the business. Director: David Fincher Two astronauts work together to survive after an accident which leaves them alone in space. Director: Alfonso Cuarón After a stint in a mental institution, former teacher Pat Solitano moves back in with his parents and tries to reconcile with his ex-wife. Things get more challenging when Pat meets Tiffany, a mysterious girl with problems of her own. Director: David O. Russell A Mumbai teen reflects on his upbringing in the slums when he is accused of cheating on the Indian Version of "Who Wants to be a Millionaire?" Directors: Danny Boyle, Loveleen Tandan Stars: Dev Patel, Freida Pinto, Saurabh Shukla A young man who survives a disaster at sea is hurtled into an epic journey of adventure and discovery. While cast away, he forms an unexpected connection with another survivor: a fearsome Bengal tiger. Director: Ang Lee The story of King George VI of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, his impromptu ascension to the throne and the speech therapist who helped the unsure monarch become worthy of it. Director: Tom Hooper In 1985 Dallas, electrician and hustler Ron Woodroof works around the system to help AIDS patients get the medication they need after he is diagnosed with the disease. Director: Jean-Marc Vallée A paraplegic marine dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is his home. Director: James Cameron A lonely writer develops an unlikely relationship with an operating system designed to meet his every need. Director: Spike Jonze Tells the story of Benjamin Button, a man who starts aging backwards with bizarre consequences. Director: David Fincher A family determined to get their young daughter into the finals of a beauty pageant take a cross-country trip in their VW bus. Directors: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris Stars: Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Greg Kinnear A seventeen-year-old aristocrat falls in love with a kind but poor artist aboard the luxurious, ill-fated R.M.S. Titanic. Director: James Cameron Edit Storyline Nina (Portman) is a ballerina in a New York City ballet company whose life, like all those in her profession, is completely consumed with dance. She lives with her obsessive former ballerina mother Erica (Hershey) who exerts a suffocating control over her. When artistic director Thomas Leroy (Cassel) decides to replace prima ballerina Beth MacIntyre (Ryder) for the opening production of their new season, Swan Lake, Nina is his first choice. But Nina has competition: a new dancer, Lily (Kunis), who impresses Leroy as well. Swan Lake requires a dancer who can play both the White Swan with innocence and grace, and the Black Swan, who represents guile and sensuality. Nina fits the White Swan role perfectly but Lily is the personification of the Black Swan. As the two young dancers expand their rivalry into a twisted friendship, Nina begins to


Which US bus company was founded in Minnesota in 1914?

100 Years on a Dirty Dog: The History of Greyhound | Mental Floss 100 Years on a Dirty Dog: The History of Greyhound Getty Images Like us on Facebook Greyhound has been busing Americans around for a century. It's hard to believe that after all these years, the company is still riding high. As careers go, Carl Eric Wickman’s stint in the car business was less than auspicious. In 1913, the immigrant drill operator paid $3,000 to open a Goodyear Tire/ Hupmobile car franchise in Hibbing, Minn., not far from the world’s largest open-pit iron mine . Unfortunately, Wickman was even worse at selling cars than he was at picking car makers—so the enterprising young Swede abandoned his dealership dreams soon after making his one and only sale … to himself. Realizing that most iron miners were too poor to afford their own vehicle, Wickman decided to start transporting workers between Hibbing and Alice, a mining town two miles away. Cramming 15 passengers into his eight-seat “touring car,” the 27-year-old charged 15 cents a ride. On his first trip, in 1914, Wickman collected a grand total of $2.25. But 100 years later, that modest sum has grown into nearly a billion dollars in annual revenue. Wickman, it turns out, pretty much invented intercity bus travel—which for most Americans equals Greyhound, the company that emerged from that long-ago Hupmobile ride. “Greyhound has become generic for bus travel,” says Robert Gabrick, author of Going The Greyhound Way. “Like Kleenex for tissues.” Indeed, this classic American business icon—which, as it happens, is now owned by a British conglomerate—today has more than 7,300 employees, with estimated yearly sales of $820 million and 2,000 buses serving 3,800 destinations in 48 U.S. states and nine Canadian provinces. “I’m amazed at Greyhound’s brand recognition,” says DePaul University professor Joseph Schwieterman, an authority on intercity bus travel. “It’s an American success story.” But Greyhound’s journey to bus-industry dominance was far from smooth, not least because U.S. roads were god-awful bumpy when Wickman started out. Indeed, Uncle Sam’s first serious stab at building a quality national road system was the Federal Highway Act of 1921, which by coincidence was the same year that the first intercity buses rolled off assembly lines. Yes, Wickman invented the bus business before the bus was invented. But that wasn’t his only challenge. Wickman’s “Snoose Line”—“snoose” was Swedish for snuff, which local miners snorted to stay alert—also faced competition from other car owners who saw money-making possibilities in hauling people to work. So in1916, Wickman and his two partners merged their company with a rival outfit operated by a 19-year-old mechanic and Studebaker-owner named Ralph Bogan. They called their new company Mesaba Transportation Co., and the deal became a template for the future, as Wickman expanded his bus empire across America by acquiring hundreds of competitors over the years. In fact, Greyhound was for decades really just a collection of regional bus lines united under a single brand—Great Lakes Greyhound, Florida Greyhound—connected by sophisticated timetables and transfers. Even Greyhound’s corporate history reflects a slick transfer. The company officially traces its lineage to Wickman’s Hupmobile, but he actually sold his stake in Mesaba in 1922 and invested in another Minnesota operator soon after. In 1925, that company merged with a Wisconsin bus line operator to form Northland Transportation, which was Wickman’s first stab at interstate bus travel. It was also—for anyone still trying to keep score—the official birth (following a couple of name changes) of the modern Greyhound Corporation. But first, a railroad big shot had to see something hiding in plain sight. Early in the 20th century, Americans generally took trains when they needed to travel between cities. But after World War I ended in 1918, train ticket sales started to decline, a development that prompted railroad executives to attack bus companies—whose fares were cheaper—by accusing them of ruining Ame


Adam Levine is the lead singer of which US pop rock band?

Adam Levine | Maroon 5 Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Interscope Records Adam Noah Levine (born March 18, 1979) is an American singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, and actor. He is the lead vocalist for the Los Angeles pop rock band Maroon 5 . Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, Levine began his musical career in 1994, when he co-founded the alternative rock band Kara's Flowers , of which he was the lead vocalist and guitarist. The band split up after their only album, The Fourth World (released in 1997), which did not gain popularity. In 2001, the group was reformed – with guitarist James Valentine joining the line-up – and began a new, musical chapter, changing their name to Maroon 5. In 2002, the band released their first album, Songs About Jane , which went multi-platinum in the US. Since then, they have released four more albums, It Won't Be Soon Before Long (2007), Hands All Over (2010), Overexposed (2012) and V (2014). As part of Maroon 5, Levine has received three Grammy Awards, two Billboard Music Awards, two American Music Awards, an MTV Video Music Award and a World Music Award. Since 2011, Levine has served as a coach on NBC's reality talent show The Voice . The winners of the first and fifth seasons, Javier Colon and Tessanne Chin, were on his team. In 2012, he made his acting debut as a recurring character in the horror television show American Horror Story: Asylum for the series' second season. He also starred in the film Begin Again . As an entrepreneur, Levine launched his own eponymous fragrance line in 2013. The same year, he collaborated with Kmart and ShopYourWay.com to develop his menswear collection. He also owns a record label, 222 Records . In 2013, The Hollywood Reporter reported that "sources familiar with his many business dealings" estimated Levine would earn more than $35 million that year.


Which baby pram company, founded in 1877, provided the baby carriage to King George VI for Princess Elizabeth?

1000+ images about BABY BUGGY'S on Pinterest | Prams, Vintage pram and Princess charlotte Forward KING'S LYNN, ENGLAND - JULY 05: Princess Charlotte of Cambridge is pushed in her silver cross pram as she leavesthe Church of St Mary Magdalene on the Sandringham Estate for the Christening of Princess Charlotte of Cambridge on July 5, 2015 in King's Lynn, England. (Photo by Chris Jackson/Getty Images) See More


What was the maiden name of Jemima, ex-wife of cricketer Imran Khan?

Newly-wed Imran Khan flies to UK to ‘seek blessing’ from ex-wife Jemima - Pune Mirror Newly-wed Imran Khan flies to UK to ‘seek blessing’ from ex-wife Jemima Agencies | Jan 6, 2015, 02.30 AM IST SMS Imran Khan and Jemima Goldsmith; Reham Khan (inset) Cricket legend Imran Khan flew into London from Pakistan on Saturday after marrying a former BBC weather girl in secret. The 62-year-old has reportedly made the trip to visit ex-wife Jemima and their two sons. According to the Daily Mail, the politician is keen to tell them himself about his new wife Reham Khan.He is reported as saying, "I want to say that I have publicly expressed my wish to remarry. However, marriage cannot be entered into lightly. Second marriages, especially, need to be considered carefully as children are involved." Jemima, who was married to Imran for nine years, was aware that he was planning on remarring. In October last year, Jemima revealed she was changing her surname back to Goldsmith because of his plans. Reham, 41, previously worked as a weather girl for the BBC, as well as a presenter on news programme South Today. It is thought various members of Imran's family and his political party, Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf, tried to persuade him against the marriage. Reham was previously married to a doctor, with whom she has three children. Jemima and Imran had married in a traditional Islamic ceremony in Paris in 1995. Prior to the nuptials, Jemima had converted to Islam - learned to speak Urdu and started to wear traditional Pakistani clothes. The couple were highly regarded and very popular both in the UK and Pakistan. They have two sons together — Sulaiman Isa Khan and Qasim Khan. In 2004 the couple announced they would be divorcing after nine years marriage because it was "difficult for Jemima to adapt to life in Pakistan". They remained close friends. You Might Also Like


Which plant, used as a herb, is also known as barbed-wire grass?

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