The War Department existed from 1857 to 1964:when it changed to what?

Partisan Warfare in the American Civil War | eHISTORY Partisan Warfare in the American Civil War Roberto Naranjo In the pre-dawn hours of August 13, 1864 part of the 525-wagon convoy carrying supplies to Sheridan's army stationed near Winchester, Virginia came to a rest stop near Berryville. Unnoticed by the guards, several gray-clad figures converged upon two Union cannons. Moments later Mosby's Rangers opened fired on the convoy. With shells landing amid the camp and wagons exploding in flames a wave of rebel riders swarmed over the confused Yankee soldiers. Mules and horses ran around violently, many still hitched to their wagons. In the confusion, Union soldiers were unable to mount a defense and slowly surrendered. When the smoke finally cleared, Mosby's men held nearly three hundred prisoners, in addition to seven hundred horses and mules and two hundred head of cattle. Seventy-five supply wagons were either destroyed or seized. An adequate amount of provisions to supply 2,200 Union soldiers was now bound for the Confederacy(1). It turned out to be Mosby's biggest assault of the war and gave cavalry chief Phillip H. Sheridan a quandary, how to deal with rebels that were not regular soldiers but marauders. Aside from the Confederate regular soldier, another breed of Southern fighter existed, the irregulars. Composed generally of two groups, extremists fighting on their own as guerrillas and the more conservative units known as Partisan Rangers and raiders, the irregulars created problems for both the Confederacy and the Union. The problems they begat for the Southern states ranged from disobeyed orders to outright criminal acts resulting in the objections to their use by highly placed officials. The Union, on the other hand, enacted policies to end the destruction of property, terrorism upon civilians, as well as delays of military movements by these groups. Led by many men, three individuals stood out as the most famous irregular leaders of the Civil War: William Clarke Quantrell, John Hunt Morgan, and John Singleton Mosby. As mentioned earlier, the irregular fighters can be categorized as either guerrillas or Partisan Rangers. The most independent and loosely organized of the two groups were the guerrillas. One such guerrilla band, operating out of Missouri, followed the commands of William Clarke Quantrell (aka Chas). Quantrell's band began operating in the fall of 1861 after obtaining a commission from Jefferson Davis. His first recruits numbered just eight and effectively operated throughout the war with less than a hundred. Most of Quantrell's recruits carried a dubious past and the Civil War afforded them an opportunity to bend their anger and/or revenge. One murdered his father, another his brother. One partisan pillaged and burned a house, while another was robbed of all earthly possessions. One witnessed the rape of his mother and sister and many others were outright thieves themselves(2). In another part of the Confederacy however, a much different character joined a diverse type of irregular outfit, the Raiders. The raiders who joined John Hunt Morgan in Kentucky at the beginning of the war belonged to the aristocracy. They descended from planters who had originally settled Virginia and North Carolina and now had created a new nobility in the Bluegrass state. Four years before the war they became known as the Lexington Rifles. At the start of the war they were sworn into the Confederate army as the First Kentucky Cavalry(3). East of Kentucky, in the state of Virginia, a less independent raider organization emerged to become the ultimate example of Partisan warfare, Mosby's Rangers. By the end of the 1863 winter season, John Singleton Mosby was promoted to the rank of captain and allowed to proceed in organizing a company with the understanding that, although he was the commanding officer, "the men will have the privilege of electing the lieutenants . . . when the requisite number of men are enrolled, an officer will be designated to muster the company into service."(4) A couple of days later Jeb Stuart,


"What"" the name of the spoof bank that appears in the adverts for Nat West Mortgages?"

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By what name is the Music of Black Origin Awards better known?

Tina Turner - Biography - IMDb Tina Turner Biography Showing all 65 items Jump to: Overview  (4) | Mini Bio  (1) | Spouse  (2) | Trade Mark  (3) | Trivia  (45) | Personal Quotes  (10) Overview (4) The Queen of Rock 'n' Roll The Burner 5' 4" (1.63 m) Mini Bio (1) After almost fifty years in the music business, Tina Turner has become one of the most commercially-successful international female rock stars to date. Her sultry, powerful voice, her incredible legs, her time-tested beauty and her unforgettable story all contribute to her legendary status. Tina Turner was born Anna Mae Bullock in Nutbush, in Haywood County, Tennessee, to Zelma Priscilla (Currie) and Floyd Richard Bullock. Her family were sharecroppers. Tina was raised in the segregated South. She and her elder sister were abandoned by their sparring parents early on, and were then raised by their grandparents. After her grandmother's death, she eventually moved to St. Louis, Missouri to reunite with her mother. This opened up a whole new world of R&B nightclubs to the precocious 16-year-old. Called up to sing on-stage with Ike Turner 's Kings of Rhythm in 1956, she displayed a natural talent for performing which the band leader was keen to develop. Soon, Anna Mae's aspirations of a nursing career were forgotten and she began to hang around with the group. When the singer booked to record "A Fool in Love" failed to turn up for the session, Ike drafted in Anna Mae to provide the vocal with the intention of removing it later. However, once he heard her spine-tingling performance of the song, he soon changed his plans. He changed her name to Tina Turner and when the record became a hit, Tina became a permanent fixture in Ike's band and his quest for international stardom. One thing led to another: they were married in Mexico between the births of Tina's two sons - the first a result of an earlier relationship with a musician, the second with Ike. Before too long the Ike and Tina Turner Revue was tearing up large and small R&B and soul venues throughout the early and mid-1960s. The hits were relatively few, but the unsurpassed energy and excitement generated by the live stage show (read: Tina) made the Revue a solid touring act, along with the likes of James Brown and Ray Charles . Their greatest attempt to "cross over" came in 1966 with the historic recording of the Phil Spector production, "River Deep, Mountain High". While it was a commercial flop in the United States, it was a monster hit in Europe - and the start of Tina's European superstar status, which never faded during her long stint of relative obscurity in America in the late 1970s. The Revue entered that decade as a top touring and recording act, with Tina becoming more and more recognized as the star power behind the group's international success. Ike, while having been justly described as an excellent musician, a shrewd businessman and the initial "brains" behind the Revue, was also described (by Tina and others) as a violent, drug-addicted wife-beater who was not above frequently knocking Tina (and other women) around both publicly and privately. Despite hits such as "Proud Mary" and Tina's self-penned "Nutbush City Limits", further mainstream success eluded the group and Ike blamed Tina. After years of misery and a failed suicide attempt, Tina finally had enough in July 1976, when she fled the marriage (and the Revue) with the now-famous 36 cents and a Mobil gasoline credit card. Tina, now nearing 40, endured a long and, at times, humiliating trek back to superstardom through working many substandard gigs and performing a repertoire of current Top 40 hits and old Ike & Tina tunes in hotel ballrooms and supper clubs. She now admits she was having the time of her life at this point, simply putting together her own show and performing. She refused to wrangle for a settlement from the divorce, despite being in huge debt to all the tour promoters she had let down by fleeing the Revue. After an appearance on Olivia Newton-John: Hollywood Nights (1980), Tina - in a wise business move - persuaded Newton-John


Defeat at which battle caused the French to leave Vietnam in the 1960's?

The History Place - Vietnam War 1945-1960 1945 - 1960 1941 Communist activist Ho Chi Minh secretly returns to Vietnam after 30 years in exile and organizes a nationalist organization known as the Viet Minh (Vietnam Independence League). After Japanese troops occupy Vietnam during World War II, the U.S. military intelligence agency Office of Strategic Services (OSS) allies with Ho Chi Minh and his Viet Minh guerrillas to harass Japanese troops in the jungles and to help rescue downed American pilots. 1945 March 9, 1945 - Amid rumors of a possible American invasion, Japanese oust the French colonial government which had been operating independently and seize control of Vietnam, installing Bao Dai as their puppet ruler. ADVERTISEMENT Summer - Severe famine strikes Hanoi and surrounding areas eventually resulting in two million deaths from starvation out of a population of ten million. The famine generates political unrest and peasant revolts against the Japanese and remnants of French colonial society. Ho Chi Minh capitalizes on the turmoil by successfully spreading his Viet Minh movement. July 1945 - Following the defeat of Nazi Germany, World War II Allies including the U.S., Britain, and Soviet Union, hold the Potsdam Conference in Germany to plan the post-war world. Vietnam is considered a minor item on the agenda. In order to disarm the Japanese in Vietnam, the Allies divide the country in half at the 16th parallel. Chinese Nationalists will move in and disarm the Japanese north of the parallel while the British will move in and do the same in the south. During the conference, representatives from France request the return of all French pre-war colonies in Southeast Asia (Indochina). Their request is granted. Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia will once again become French colonies following the removal of the Japanese. August 1945 - Japanese surrender unconditionally. Vietnam's puppet emperor, Bao Dai, abdicates. Ho Chi Minh's guerrillas occupy Hanoi and proclaim a provisional government. September 2, 1945 - Japanese sign the surrender agreement in Tokyo Bay formally ending World War II in the Pacific. On this same day, Ho Chi Minh proclaims the independence of Vietnam by quoting from the text of the American Declaration of Independence which had been supplied to him by the OSS -- "We hold the truth that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable rights, among them life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. This immortal statement is extracted from the Declaration of Independence of the United States of America in 1776. These are undeniable truths." Ho declares himself president of the Democratic Republic of Vietnam and pursues American recognition but is repeatedly ignored by President Harry Truman. September 13, 1945 - British forces arrive in Saigon, South Vietnam. In North Vietnam, 150,000 Chinese Nationalist soldiers, consisting mainly of poor peasants, arrive in Hanoi after looting Vietnamese villages during their entire march down from China. They then proceed to loot Hanoi. September 22, 1945 - In South Vietnam, 1400 French soldiers released by the British from former Japanese internment camps enter Saigon and go on a deadly rampage, attacking Viet Minh and killing innocent civilians including children, aided by French civilians who joined the rampage. An estimated 20,000 French civilians live in Saigon. September 24, 1945 - In Saigon, Viet Minh successfully organize a general strike shutting down all commerce along with electricity and water supplies. In a suburb of Saigon, members of Binh Xuyen, a Vietnamese criminal organization, massacre 150 French and Eurasian civilians, including children. September 26, 1945 - The first American death in Vietnam occurs, during the unrest in Saigon, as OSS officer Lt. Col. A. Peter Dewey is killed by Viet Minh guerrillas who mistook him for a French officer. Before his death, Dewey had filed a report on the deepening crisis in Vietnam, stating his opinion that the U.S. "ought to clear out of Southeast Asia." October 1945 - 35,000 F


Which stage musical is based on the songs of Take That?

Never Forget the Musical Never Forget the Musical Never Forget the Musical Has Closed The Savoy theatre said goodbye to  Never Forget in November 2008. Here are some other fun musicals fans of Never Forget might like!   To book tickets for these, or any other West End shows, click here .   Never Forget the Musical Poster Never Forget – the Musical is a jukebox stage musical that uses the music of top UK boyband Take That to tell the story of members of a fictional tribute band to the famous boys. Using Take That’s chart-topping anthem ‘Never Forget’ as the title to the musical, the show uses the popular songs written by lead singer of the group, Gary Barlow, as well as other music and lyrics written by artists such as Barry Manilow, as the band covered these songs in their early days. Originally embarking on a short UK tour, Never Forget the Musical premiered at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff in July 2007. The show received great critical acclaim and was nominated for a What’s On Stage Theatregoers Choice Award for Best Touring Production in 2008. After its Cardiff run, the show again went on a short tour before beginning previews at the Savoy Theatre in London on 7th May 2008. With a book written by Guy Jones and Ed Curtis, and the show also being directed by Curtis, the show received fair reviews and closed at the Savoy on 15th November 2008. Never Forget the Musical was loved by Take That fans and the show continued to tour after closing at the Savoy Theatre. Its press night production at the Manchester Opera House was filmed and is available on DVD for those wishing to ‘Never Forget’ the show! History of Never Forget the Musical Productions 2007 – UK tour July 2007 – Premiere at Cardiff Millennium Centre 7th May -15th November 2008 – Savoy Theatre, London 2009 – Second UK tour


What is the Iditarod which takes place in Alaska?

About The Iditarod – Iditarod   “The Last Great Race on Earth®” You can’t compare it to any other competitive event in the world! A race covering  1000 miles of the roughest, most beautiful terrain Mother Nature has to offer. She throws jagged mountain ranges, frozen river, dense forest, desolate tundra and miles of windswept coast at the mushers and their dog teams. Add to that temperatures far below zero, winds that can cause a complete loss of visibility, the hazards of overflow, long hours of darkness and treacherous climbs and side hills, and you have the Iditarod. A race extraordinaire, a race only possible in Alaska. From Anchorage, in south central Alaska, to Nome on the western Bering Sea coast. It has been called the “Last Great Race on Earth®” and it has won worldwide acclaim and interest.  American film crews as well as film crews from around the world have covered the event. Journalists from outdoor magazines, adventure magazines, newspapers and wire services flock to Anchorage and Nome to record the excitement. It’s not just a sled dog race, it’s a race in which unique men and woman compete. Mushers enter from all walks of life. Fishermen, lawyers, doctors, miners, artists, natives, Canadians, Swiss, French and others.  Men and women each with their own story, each with their own reasons for going the distance. Hundreds  of volunteers, men and women, students and village residents all help to organize and stage the event. They man headquarters at Wasilla, Anchorage, and Nome.  They fly volunteers, veterinarians, dog food and supplies. They act as checkers, coordinators, and family supporters of each musher. The Spirit of Alaska! More Than a Race… The race pits man and animal against nature, against wild Alaska at her best and as each mile is covered, it is a tribute to Alaska’s history and the role the sled dog’ played.  The Iditarod is a tie to  that colorful past. The Iditarod Trail, now a National Historic Trail, had its beginnings as a mail and supply route from the coastal towns of Seward and Knik to the interior mining camps at Flat, Ophir, Ruby and beyond to the west coast communities of Unalakleet, Elim, Golovin, White Mountain and Nome. Mail and supplies went in. Gold came out. All via dog sled. Heroes were made, legends were born.  In 1925, part of the Iditarod Trail became a life saving highway for epidemic-stricken Nome. Diphtheria threatened and serum had to be brought in; again by intrepid dog mushers and their faithful hard-driving dogs.  Throughout the years, the sled dogs were important to day to day life in the villages and throughout Alaska.   All of these examples and more are a part of Alaska’s history. Redington had two reasons for organizing the long-distance Iditarod Race:  to save the sled dog culture and Alaskan huskies, which were being phased out of existence due to the introduction of snowmobiles in Alaska; and to preserve the historical Iditarod Trail between Seward and Nome.  These reasons were his life’s work. The Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race has over time grown and helped to accomplished the goals that Joe Redington Sr. lived. An Event for All Alaska Anchorage is the starting line.  From there, the field of dog teams run 11 miles. After a restart in the Matanuska Valley, , the mushers leave the land of highways and bustling activity and head out to the Yentna Station Roadhouse, Skwentna and then up through Finger Lake, Rainy Pass, over the Alaska Range and down the other side to the Kuskokwim River — into the interior and on to the mighty Yukon — a river highway that takes the teams west through the arctic tundra. The race route is alternated every other year, one year going north through Cripple, Ruby and Galena, the next year south through Iditarod, Shageluk, Anvik. Finally, they’re on the coast — Unalakleet, Shaktoolik, Koyuk, Elim, Golovin, White Mountain and into Nome where a hero’s welcome is the custom for musher number 1 or 61! The route encompasses large metropolitan areas and small native villages. It causes a yearly spurt of activity, increased airplane traffic an


Where in England beside Liverpool would you find a regional Tate Gallery?

Leonora Carrington Exhibition - Tate Liverpool, Liverpool Traveller Reviews - TripAdvisor “Tate's first regional gallery” Reviewed 27 April 2015 Have been coming here since it first opened and the concept of a Tate gallery in the Liverpool of the 1980s was widely commented on. Its always worth dropping in, some exhibitions are better than others, some of the paid for ones you might not be interested in - but its a lovely building and gallery space. Children usually enjoy it, provided you dont spend too long in one place or make it seem educational or worthy. The guides are excellent and knowledgeable and warned us on our last visit that a section contained a few 'adult themed' photographs and exhibits - forewarned, we managed to distract them successfully, and they missed the painting of some unfeasibly large genitalia. A good gift shop with things you wont usually see. Visited May 2014 “Beautiful Gallery with Gorgeous River Views” Reviewed 24 April 2015 Having travelled to both Tate's in London, as well as the Tate St. Ives, the last on my list was the Tate Liverpool. It's a gorgeous gallery, smaller than the London ones. It had some great exhibitions and a lovely little gift shop. I was particularly impressed with their accessibility (my partner is in a wheelchair), as well as their self-service locker room which has fairly large lockers in. This was free, but we had to put a £1 coin in like at swimming pools and gyms. There are some lovely views of the river from the gallery windows but outside it is breathtaking on a beautiful day. It's a bit of a long way around the dock as it is the last museum on the dock but that was fine. We went close to closing time on a Saturday and it was not too busy. We went to the free exhibitions, I'm not sure if some of them you have to pay. Visited April 2015


"What is the name for the ""Code of Living"" followed by the Samurai?"

Samurai and Bushido - Facts & Summary - HISTORY.com Samurai and Bushido A+E Networks Introduction The samurai, members of a powerful military caste in feudal Japan, began as provincial warriors before rising to power in the 12th century with the beginning of the country’s first military dictatorship, known as the shogunate. As servants of the daimyos, or great lords, the samurai backed up the authority of the shogun and gave him power over the mikado (emperor). The samurai would dominate Japanese government and society until the Meiji Restoration of 1868 led to the abolition of the feudal system. Despite being deprived of their traditional privileges, many of the samurai would enter the elite ranks of politics and industry in modern Japan. More importantly, the traditional samurai code of honor, discipline and morality known as bushido–or “the way of the warrior”–was revived and made the basic code of conduct for much of Japanese society. Google Early Samurai During the Heian Period (794-1185), the samurai were the armed supporters of wealthy landowners–many of whom left the imperial court to seek their own fortunes after being shut out of power by the powerful Fujiwara clan. The word “samurai” roughly translates to “those who serve.” (Another, more general word for a warrior is “bushi,” from which bushido is derived; this word lacks the connotations of service to a master.) Did You Know? The wealth of a samurai in feudal Japan was measured in terms of koku; one koku, supposed to be the amount of rice it took to feed one man for a year, was equivalent to around 180 liters. Beginning in the mid-12th century, real political power in Japan shifted gradually away from the emperor and his nobles in Kyoto to the heads of the clans on their large estates in the country. The Gempei War (1180-1185) pitted two of these great clans–the dominant Taira and the Minamoto–against each other in a struggle for control of the Japanese state. The war ended when one of the most famous samurai heroes in Japanese history, Minamoto Yoshitsune, led his clan to victory against the Taira near the village of Dan-no-ura. Rise of the Samurai & Kamakura Period The triumphant leader Minamoto Yoritomo–half-brother of Yoshitsune, whom he drove into exile–established the center of government at Kamakura. The establishment of the Kamakura Shogunate, a hereditary military dictatorship, shifted all real political power in Japan to the samurai. As Yoritomo’s authority depended on their strength, he went to great lengths to establish and define the samurai’s privileged status; no one could call himself a samurai without Yoritomo’s permission. Zen Buddhism, introduced into Japan from China around this time, held a great appeal for many samurai. Its austere and simple rituals, as well as the belief that salvation would come from within, provided an ideal philosophical background for the samurai’s own code of behavior. Also during the Kamakura period, the sword came to have a great significance in samurai culture. A man’s honor was said to reside in his sword, and the craftsmanship of swords–including carefully hammered blades, gold and silver inlay and sharkskin handgrips–became an art in itself. Japan in Chaos: the Ashikaga Shogunate The strain of defeating two Mongol invasions at the end of the 13th century weakened the Kamakura Shogunate, which fell to a rebellion led by Ashikaga Takauji. The Ashikaga Shogunate, centered in Kyoto, began around 1336. For the next two centuries, Japan was in a near-constant state of conflict between its feuding territorial clans. After the particularly divisive Onin War of 1467-77, the Ashikaga shoguns ceased to be effective, and feudal Japan lacked a strong central authority; local lords and their samurai stepped in to a greater extent to maintain law and order. Despite the political unrest, this period–known as the Muromachi after the district of that name in Kyoto–saw considerable economic expansion in Japan. It was also a golden age for Japanese art, as the samurai culture came under the growing influence of Zen Buddhism. I


Who made his last film appearance in Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets?

Super Reviewer ½ Hollywood has long been criticised for its conservative, money-driven mindset. By prioritising the commercial success of a given venture over its artistic or critical merit, it has produced an inordinate number of bad or mediocre films over its long history, which exist purely because the numbers add up on a balance sheet. It's a fallacy that if loads of people see a film then it must be good, but Hollywood has played upon this fallacy for decades. We are living in a period in which this continual promotion of mediocrity is reaching absurd and aggresive levels. But it is foolish to believe that it is only a recent phenomenon; rather, it is something seemingly inherent within the Hollywood model of filmmaking. All of which brings us to Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, which manages to be longer, duller and more episodic that its already disappointing predecessor. At this juncture, it may be perfectly natural for you to accuse me of dismissing the film on the grounds of its reputation. Chamber of Secrets was created by the same people who made Philosopher's Stone, with principal photography starting merely three days after the latter had been released. It retains the same cast and largely the same crew, is produced by the same studio, and is still very much a product of Chris Columbus' imagination, or lack thereof. But despite my feelings about Columbus as a director (which I have already discussed at great length), I actually believe that this film had a chance of being better - nay, should be better - than its predecessor. Having spent so long in the first film trying to set up all the different concepts surrounding Hogwarts and the world of wizards, we should now be able to go deeper into the characters without having to worry about all the jargon. While new ideas are still introduced throughout The Two Towers and The Return of the King, they do not faze us because we accept the rules of the universe from which these ideas come forth, based upon the knowledge we garnered from The Fellowship of the Ring. Chamber of Secrets does have a number of interesting ideas buried in it, many of which foreshadow later developments in the franchise. Where Philosopher's Stone focussed on the threat posed specifically to Harry, the threat in Chamber of Secrets is much more all-encompassing, with the whole of Hogwarts at the mercy of some insidious, inexplicable evil. In the right hands, this film could have made more of the idea of Harry's special nature and how that places the people he cares for in increasing amounts of danger. This film is also significant for introducing the concept of horcruxes, items which contain a fragment of Lord Voldemort's soul, through which he can live forever (unless they are destroyed). It's an idea that has a great deal of precedent in fiction, from Sauron's ring in The Lord of the Rings to the Necronomicon in The Evil Dead, which causes Deadites to rise up when its passages are chanted. In whatever form it comes, the idea is an appealing one because it gives us a blend of tangible and intangible evil - a physical object which is either inherently evil or evil by association with a purely supernatural force or being. It raises all kinds of questions about the way that evil manifests itself, how temptation works, and how we should approach evil in our quest for good. At the very least, it's an interesting McGuffin which should serve as the basis for a compelling fantasy adventure. Unfortunately, just like its predecessor, Chamber of Secrets is a film which could and should have been a lot better than it is. And once again it's Columbus' overly faithful, almost literal approach to the material which lets the film down, turning what should have been a gripping, creepy adventure story into a pedestrian, episodic and frankly tedious outing. For all the criticisms that fans might have about the later films' decisions regarding adaptation, the fact remains that this is not by any definition a good example of cinematic storytelling. Many of the problems with Chamber of Secrets


Which famous US actor made his last film appearance in the film Solyent Green?

Edward G Robinson | Biography and Filmography | 1893 Biography Golden Age Hollywood's ultimate O. G., Edward G. Robinson made a living as a "tough guy" in a raft of iterations, from hardboiled newspaperman to intrepid G-man. In real life soft-spoken, intellectual and selfless, Robinson would nevertheless imprint himself as cold-eyed Machiavellian thugs in such film classics as "Little Caesar" (1931), "The Sea Wolf" (1941) and "Key Largo" (1948) - though he could also single-handedly lift films with his rapid-fire comic timing, as with such screwball outings as "The Whole Town's Talking" (1935), and with colorful, cerebral supporting roles, as in "Double Indemnity" (1944). Able to command the screen by both verve and subtlety, he played his roles with such archetypal distinction and verbal flare that he would wind up inspiring a number of cartoon characters, from the shorts of Warner Bros. studio-mate Bugs Bunny while he was alive to lovably inept constable Chief Wiggum in American television's longest-running show, "The Simpsons" (Fox, 1989- ).


Who was the last English manager of Chelsea?

Ranking the Last 10 Chelsea FC Managers | Bleacher Report Ranking the Last 10 Chelsea FC Managers By Sam Tighe , World Football Tactics Lead Writer Oct 18, 2011 Use your ← → (arrow) keys to browse the slideshow Alex Livesey/Getty Images 7 Comments Chelsea fans have seen a lot of managers come and go in recent years, mostly due to the rapid hire-fire policy Roman Abramovich has adopted in his quest for success. The Russian billionaire's impatience when it comes to the man in charge is world renowned and world class manager or not, failure to secure the results necessary ends with you cleaning out your desk. This article takes a look at the successes and failures of the last 10 managers to take the helm at Stamford Bridge. It will rank the managers by not only their trophies and win percentage rates, but also their signings and extracurricular work for the club. Enjoy the slideshow! 10: Andre Villas-Boas Michael Regan/Getty Images At this moment, it's difficult to rank the manager dubbed the next 'Special One' as he is yet to record substantial time in charge of proceedings. The signs do look good though, and it might be that Roman Abramovich relaxes his trigger finger for a few years since he paid over £13million to release Andre Villas-Boas from his post at FC Porto . I'd be willing to bet he is given more time to achieve success than Carlo Ancelotti was considering his age, supposed raw talent and cost. In the transfer market, Villas-Boas made some good moves securing Romelu Lukaku and Juan Manuel Mata amongst others, and he looks to be moulding a team that will be victorious for years to come. Getty Images/Getty Images Glenn Hoddle was the first of three successive player-managers Chelsea employed during the '90s. Whilst comparing successes in Chelsea's managers over the last 15 years or so, it's important to remember the Roman Abramovich factor. It could be perceived that success is easier to achieve now with the Russian billionaire bankrolling the club, but regardless, Hoddle wasn't a major success. He has the worst win ratio of all the last 10 managers of Chelsea FC and led the team to successive modest finishes in the English Premier League. He left his post to manage England in 1996. Phil Cole/Getty Images Ruud Gullit has been criticised in many of his jobs and Chelsea was no exception. He was removed in bizarre circumstances by the board after a 'disagreement' despite bringing FA Cup glory to Stamford Bridge. Ken Bates, former Chelsea Chairman, stated that he never liked Ruud Gullit at all. He's been criticised for having a party life style by Russian club Terek, and my own experience of meeting him portrayed him to be a rude man. He brought cup success to Chelsea for the first time in several decades nonetheless, but his win ratio for the club was meagre and his relationship with the board was unstable. Perhaps harsh to be ranked so low, but Chelsea have experienced far more success in recent years. 7: Luiz Felipe Scolari Alex Livesey/Getty Images Perhaps it is significant of just how itchy Roman Abramovich's trigger finger is if a World Cup-winning manager gets the sack after just 36 games in charge. In fairness, Scolari's results as Chelsea manager did slump alarmingly during the December-January period and if they were to retain hopes of winning the league, something had to be done. He wasn't in charge for a full season, and thus never had the chance to compete for silverware. His mark on Chelsea was an unsuccessful loan signing of Ricardo Quaresma and £8 million spent on the initially successful, but in the end disappointing Deco. 5: Avram Grant Christof Koepsel/Getty Images Avram Grant didn't do a bad job at Chelsea, but he didn't do a great one either. The fans and players never really took to him, and his training methods were outdated to say the least. I suppose being buddies with Roman Abramovich has its perks though. He secured Chelsea a runner-up spot in the League Cup and fell agonisingly short of UEFA Champions League success as John Terry's infamous penalty hit the outside of the post. He was very


Which stretch of water runs around Iran, Oman and The United Arab Emirates?

Strait of Hormuz Map and Map of the Strait of Hormuz History Information Page other bodies of water The narrow Strait of Hormuz is considered one of the most, if not the most strategic strait of water on the planet. Through its waters, in giant ocean-going tankers, passes much of the oil from Bahrain, Iran, Iraq, Kuwait, Qatar, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Bordered by Iran, Oman's Musandam Peninsula and the United Arab Emirates, this stretch of water is of obvious military significance, and subsequently, the U.S. Navy and others patrol its waters. According to historians, (and Wikipedia) the name "Hormuz" is derived from a variation of the Persian God named Hormoz, or from the Persian word Hurmogh - meaning date palm tree. In 1988, just a few miles to the south of Qeshm Island, the United States Navy cruiser, USS Vincennes (accidentally?) shot down an Iranian Air Bus passenger jet with 290 people aboard, and to this day that controversial action has yet to fully explained to the satisfaction of all parties.


Which man other than Billy McNeill and Martin O'Neil has managed both Aston Villa and Celtic?

Trainers and Managers through Villa's History Trainers and Managers through Villa's History During the 1880s and 1890s many clubs became limited liability companies with directors taking sole charge of team affairs. The trainer supervised player training but some boards felt that these men were lacking in management skills, and several appointed a secretary-manager. So was the case with Villa. Former player George Ramsay was appointed as Secretary/Manager in 1886, to be the day-to-day representative of the directors. His duties not only involved looking after the players but also included controlling recruitment and transfers, supported by a specialist trainer. Ramsay remained in this post until May, 1926. W. J. Smith took over as Secretary in 1926 and in May, 1934, the Team Manager system took over. The Period of the Trainers (under a Secretary) 1886 (and earlier?) to 1892 : Will Gorman 1892 to 1893: Dick Oxenbould 1893 to 1915 : Joe Grierson 'Poached' from the frighteningly-titled Middlesbrough lronopolis club.ï¿½ He had the single honour of training every one of Aston Villaï¿½s League Championship winning sides before the Great War. Under trainer Grierson, the League was conquered six times and the FA Cup four times in a run of success which it took a World War to halt. Not until Shankly and Paisley led Liverpool to the peaks was that level of domination eclipsed anywhere in the world. Former Villa playing legend John Devey was an assistant to Grierson after Devey's playing retirement in 1901. The onset of the First World War saw the departure of Grierson. 'Poached' from the frighteningly-titled Middlesbrough lronopolis club. He had the single honour of coaching every one of Aston Villaï¿½s League Championship winning sides before the Great War. Under trainer Grierson, the League was conquered six times and the FA Cup four times in a run of success which it took a World War to halt. Not until Shankly and Paisley led Liverpool to the peaks was that level of domination eclipsed anywhere in the world. Former Villa playing legend John Devey was assistant to Grierson after Devey's playing retirement in 1901. <Close This View> 1919 to 1926 : Alf Miles (former Villa player) 1926 to 1935 : Harry Cooch (former Villa player) Information kindly provided by Harry's great nephew, Keith Brailsford. Assistant trainer from 1919, Harry Cooch had been Villa's goalkeeping understudy to the great Billy George between 1901 and 1908. Such was George's consistency, however, that Harry was able to gain only 25 first-team appearances. Despite this, in the Villa News & Record (in September, 1906) Harry was described as "a worthy comrade to the Villaï¿½s international goalkeeper, and many regard him as little inferior to the first team player.ï¿½ He possesses all the attributes for smart custodianship, being of especially fine physique,ï¿½ and combining activity with sound judgement." Harry officially became club trainer to the Villa on the death of Alf Miles in 1926, but Harry had been acting as club trainer for some time after the onset of Milesï¿½ illness. Harry was reported in the Sports Argus as Trainer to the England International Team for the sixth time on September 29th 1934 versus Wales . The match, won 4-0 by England , was when Sir Stanley Matthews made his England debut. With the sudden decline of the Villa, in the Villa News & Record of 02-11-1935 it was stated: "Harry Cooch, whose health has for some time been indifferent, will have a lesser responsibility in taking charge of one or other of our teams" ï¿½ he was described as ï¿½Caretakerï¿½ pending the arrival of a new manager, McMullan having just been shown the door. Harry lived in the ï¿½Cottageï¿½ at Villa Park from 1925 until his death aged 65 on 5th December 1944. In his Obituary in the Villa News & Record dated 9-12-1944 it stated: "Two years ago he had a serious illness which necessitated an operation but he was soon up and about again and as active as ever. Ever of a cheery disposition, it was always a delight to meet and talk with him, for he got quite a lot out of life


What is the nickname of TV presenter James May?

James May - Biography - IMDb James May Jump to: Overview  (4) | Mini Bio  (1) | Trivia  (15) | Personal Quotes  (9) Overview (4) 5' 11¾" (1.83 m) Mini Bio (1) James May was born in the 18th century in the British city of Bristol. He studied music at university, although secretly he was thinking about old motorcycles. In his career to date he has been sacked from Autocar, let go from Driven, and relieved of his duties at CAR magazine. He previously presented Top Gear and is now one of the presenters on The Grand Tour, pending dismissal. He lives in London where he likes playing the piano, going to the pub and dismantling carburetors, often all at the same time. - IMDb Mini Biography By: The Grand Tour Team Trivia (15) He grew up near Sheffield in England. He studied music at Lancaster University. He is currently training for his light aircraft pilot's license. He owns several cars including a Bentley T2, Fiat Panda, Jaguar XJS, Mini Cooper, Porsche Boxter S, Porsche 911 and a Range Rover. He also owns a Ferrari 458. He plays flute, piano and saxophone proficiently. presenting a new series of Top Gear [September 2004] Along with co-presenter of Top Gear Jeremy Clarkson, became the first person to travel up to the magnetic north pole with a car. Fired from "Autocar" magazine after putting in a hidden message in the 1992 "Road Test Year Book" with the first letter in each review. The message read out, "So you think it's really good, yeah? You should try making the bloody thing up; it's a real pain in the arse". When asked by Steve Kroft on "60 Minutes" (24 October 2010) about the fastest speed he'd ever driven in a car, May confirmed that he reached a top speed of 259.2 mph behind the wheel of a Bugatti Veyron Super Sports at the Volkswagen Group's test track in Ehra-Lessien, Germany [ep: Top Gear: Episode #9.2 (2007)]. Favourite snack: Hoola Hoops (beef flavour). Born in Bristol but grew up in South Wales and South Yorkshire. Fired from Autocar magazine for putting a hidden message into the road test supplement. The message was created using the drop cap at the start of each article. If you read them together, it spelt, "SO YOU THINK IT'S REALLY GOOD, YEAH? YOU SHOULD TRY MAKING THE BLOODY THING UP. IT'S A REAL PAIN IN THE ARSE". Daily driver: BMW i3. Has a degree in music and an incredible wealth of music knowledge. He can play the piano proficiently, although rarely in public. Suffers from fear of heights (Acrophobia). Personal Quotes (9) I like luxury. It's the new performance. If you've got the brochure for the Hyundai Accent on your coffee table, can I implore you, please, not to do it. Buy a Fiesta, buy a second-hand Golf, go on holiday. Don't do it! France is a country you have to drive through to get to Italy. That's all it's there for. The reason, I think, that Porsche is the best car is, you know when you drive some cars, you get a sense that the car is smiling, when you're driving. I am officially Captain Slow on the program. I can drive quite quickly around the track - I've done it a bit - but I think fast track driving is a little like playing the bagpipes. A gentleman can, but doesn't. So now we have the world's lairiest car on the start of the world's most gruelling endurance race. At the wheel is the world's most plastered driver... We are British. We are the inventors of everything. It's time to brace ourselves, hasten unto the shed and liberate ourselves from the abyss made dark by the lights of perverted German science! When I was a boy and other boys were lying awake wondering how girls worked, I was lying awake thinking about the Triumph TR6. What's wrong with that? I've had this thing nearly a week and nothing has fallen off and everything still works. I mean, who the hell do the Italians think they are, anyway? The Germans? See also


Which world famous city in Eire stands on the River Lee?

Cork, Ireland - Eire's Second City | Travel Blog Cork, Ireland - Eire's Second City www.theredquest.com “Sweet bloody Jesus! And Christ almighty!” came the voice of man behind us. These were the first words Angela and I heard upon our arrival at Cork International Airport. What caused the man to utter these words we did not know, but it cheered us nonetheless. We had arrived in Ireland and it sounded good. Cork was founded in the sixth century by the wonderfully named Saint Finbarr. He founded a monastery, around which settlements soon grew. As time passed, the Vikings came and destroyed parts of the city, but it was soon rebuilt. However by the seventeenth century Cork finally hit the big time. It became the butter capital of the World, providing butter to ships plying the busy transatlantic routes. Then came famine followed by British interference, which drove the city into decline. But today, Cork is one of Ireland's Celtic Tigers and now stands as the second largest city in the country. “So where-yas-from?” asked the jovial taxi driver as we left the airport. In his sixties and wearing a blue sailor’s cap, he looked like an old sea dog. We told him we were from England. He visibly cheered at this news. “Ah, Beamish Stout England! I do love that place! Lived in Liverpool many years ago. And in Birmingham, so I did! Lovely place!” As we headed into the city, Angela and I surveyed our surroundings. We’d expected Cork to be a picture-postcard sort of town, a bit like Whitby, only in Ireland. But so far, it seemed to be stuck in some sort of weird time warp, alternating between run-down Victorian and drab sixties-style buildings. A closed-down cinema added to this effect, fly posters and graffiti adorning its once grand entrance. “Cobh is a nice place to go if you have the time,” said the taxi driver, perhaps sensing our mood. “It really is a lovely little harbour and it was the final port that the Titanic stopped at. It’s about half an hour by bus. And then there's Blarney of course. You’ve got to kiss the stone!” “What's the Murphy's like?” I asked. Irish stout was a favourite of mine. I’d tried Guinness in Dublin and now I wanted to try Murphy's in Cork, the place it was brewed. “Oh they all taste the same to me,” the man answered honestly. “But the wife likes a bit of Guiness signs stout now and again. She says the Guinness doesn't travel too well so she prefers the Murphy’s.” The next morning was overcast and drizzly. Our hotel, the Ambassador was located on a high hill to the north of the River Lee. “It says here,” I said, reading a placard I'd found on a wall. “This hotel used to be a protestant hospital for people with incurable diseases. Maybe there are still traces of disease in the beds.” After breakfast we headed into the city centre and began our sightseeing trek. It quickly led us to the main shopping areas of St Patrick's Street, Oliver Plunkett Street and the Grand Parade. Our first port of call was the English Market. Originating from the early seventeenth century the market was full of stalls peddling meat, fish, cheese, breads and lots more besides. We spent a good while browsing the items on offer before the smell of raw meat became too much for us. We headed back outside into the fresh air. The view to the north of the river wasn't particularly picturesque. It looked like any other industrial city going through a transformation to become more modern. Drab buildings, Oliver Plunkett Street grey listless housing and gaudy shop fronts greeted our gaze as we headed towards a bridge. We traversed the River Lee and headed uphill towards the Firkin Crane Centre. A firkin was an old measurement of mass, with one firkin being equivalent to about 25kg. The Firkin Crane Centre used to be part of Cork's Butter Exchange, a reminder of just how important Butter was in Cork. Nowadays, the centre has reinvented itself as a venue for contemporary dance, but just along from it was the renowned Butter Museum, a place that our guidebook described as being unmissable. “Can you believe they have a firkin butter museum?” I


What symbol is found in the centre of the Indian flag?

India This page is part of © FOTW Flags Of The World website India by Željko Heimer, 6 November 2001 Flag adopted 22 July 1947, coat of arms adopted 26 January 1950.   The flag was first flown and recognized as the Indian National Flag (not just as that of the Congress Party) in Hamburg in 1942. Ed Haynes, 30 September 1998 On 15 August 1947 the dominions of India and Pakistan were established. India adopted the familiar horizontal tricolor of orange, white, and green with a blue Ashoka Chakra at the center. The tricolor had been used, unofficially, since the early 1920s as the flag of the Indian National Congress, with the colors representing Hinduism (orange), Islam (green), and a hoped-for unity and peace (white). More unofficially, the flag was patterned on the other example of struggle against British imperialism, Ireland. Most often, a blue spinning wheel was shown in the center, derived from Gandhi's call for economic self-sufficiency through hand-spinning. The spoked Ashoka Chakra (the "wheel of the law" of the 3rd-century BC Mauryan Emperor Ashoka) replaced the Gandhian spinning wheel to add historical "depth" and separate the national flag from the INC party flag (and Indian political party flags are another tale). Ed Haynes, 10 April 1996 The national flag strictly is a state flag, but Album des Pavillons (2000) in a note explains that it may be used by private citizens only in certain circumstances. Željko Heimer, 6 November 2001 Concerning the use of the national flag as a war flag (military flag), see our page on the Indian army . Colours of the flag Note: we have found it almost impossible to represent the shade of saffron on the Indian flag adequately for all monitors - some show it too yellow, other too orange. If you compare it with the colours on the flag of Brunei and Ireland you will see we have indeed chosen a tone between orange and yellow, as close to saffron as we can. These are approximate colours shades for the Indian national flag: Orange: CMYK 0-50-90-0, Pantone 021c; Green: CMYK 100-0-70-30, Pantone 341c Santiago Dotor, 26 February 2001 The Indian saffron is approximated with browser-safe colours RGB 255-204-0 (FOTW Y+), and Indian green might be well 51-153-51. Željko Heimer, 6 November 2001 Quoting from IS 1:1968, "Specification for the National Flag of India (Cotton Khadi)": 3.1.2.2 The colours of the flag, that is, India saffron (KESARI), India green and navy blue, shall correspond, when visually examined in ordinary daylight to the colours in the seal standard flag held in the custody of the Chief Inspector, Chief Inspectorate of Textiles & Clothing, Kanpur. [NOTE - Spectrophotometric values of the white, India saffron (KESAIR) and India green colours in the flag presented to the Constituent Assembly on 22 July 1947 were measured by the then Technical Development Establishment Laboratory (Stores), Kanpur using the illuminant C as specified by the International Commission on Illumination, 1931 and found to be as follows: Colour  0.288   0.395   0.317    8.9 It is intended that the flags made to conform to this standard should have colours approximating as closely as possible to the colours as defined above. For all practical purposes, however, correspondence to the seal standard flag shall be considered adequate. For the purpose of controlling production, sample pieces of bunting dyed to the standard colours [India saffron (KESARI), India green and navy blue] may be obtained at nominal cost from the Indian Standards Institution.] Jonathan Dixon, 17 January 2012 The protocol manual for the London 2012 Olympics ( Flags and Anthems Manual London 2012 ) provides recommendations for national flag designs. Each NOC was sent an image of the flag, including the PMS shades, for their approval by LOCOG. Once this was obtained, LOCOG produced a 60 x 90 cm version of the flag for further approval. So, while these specs may not be the official, government, version of each flag, they are certainly what the NOC believed the flag to be. For India: PMS 1495 orange, 362 green, 2755 blue. The vertical flag


Which ancient structure ran from Old Kirkpatrick, Dumbartonshire to Bo'ness Falkirk?

The Road See Jack Boyd's Memoirs for more history, and Boyd's "adventures" in Scotland. The Road: Chapter 5: Rob Roy MacGregor Introduction A small boy pedals his tricycle along the sidewalk of a quiet subdivision, a teenager passes him on inline skates. A young couple walk along a country lane and only have eyes for each other. None of them know or care that just beneath their feet is a road that once was the Northern border of the Roman Empire, the very edge of civilization. It is so ancient that it has witnessed many of the major events that led Scotland to become a nation. Some people hold the view that fighting is in the very nature of man, and that peace is only a pipedream. It is easy to see how they arrived at this conclusion. Scottish history abounds with stories of battles and civil wars. There used to be much fighting between families, then clans. Catholic and Protestant wars have been fought. Religious wars. Now there is an oxymoron. Usually those are about power or rituals, and never about spiritual values. The emergence of a common enemy helped Wallace and Bruce to unite Highlander, Islander, and Lowlander, Pict, Gael, Scot and Borderer. They would as soon have fought each other, but it was by setting aside their many differences and uniting that they were to achieve greatness. Around the world there has been a similar experience, with neighbour fighting neighbour or neighbouring country fighting neighbouring country. Unite to achieve greatness. Unity in diversity. However reluctantly, it has been the human experience that banding together in ever larger groups, and solving the problems associated with verbal and written language, currency, economics and law, has been necessary for the establishment of peace, economic stability, economy of scale, and effective functioning. The people of the Province of Ontario can go to bed at night comforted by the thought that the Province of Manitoba will not invade in the night. In fact, they do not give it a thought. The same is true of the Scottish counties of Lothian and Lanark. It was not always this way. If we do not value this achievement, we may lose it one day in political rhetoric. There is always a good reason to fight. If there is one lesson to be learned from history it is that there is a better reason to unite. Man is the supreme talisman. -- Bahá'u'lláh Down through the ages mankind has been advancing in a series of progressions. There have been backward steps in the journey, inevitably, but we have moved from families of hunter gatherers to septs of farmers and herders, to clans, to tribes, to countries, to nations. What remains is for us to learn how to live in harmony in one world. Some say that a global society is not possible. Not possible? The Romans had a global society two thousand years ago. It is inevitable. The only thing in doubt is the form it will take. Saint Patrick, William Wallace, Robert the Bruce, and Rob Roy MacGregor. What do they have in common? All were heroes, all are dead. They would have been dead anyway. Why we remember them is the way they lived and the way they died. That makes them memorable. All faced huge odds without yielding. All succeeded in gaining major victories that left their part of the world a better place. Succeeding generations were given a standard to strive to live up to. There are many cynical people in the world today who are very intelligent. Not much has ever been achieved by cynical people. The heroes of this story were all believers. All had a vision which they would not yield, and for which they were willing to pay the ultimate price. The Birth of Scotland Celts; Romans; Britons; Picts This is the story of a road. For centuries people travelled it on their journey to fame or obscurity. Some of these people were of great importance in the history of Scotland and it is of them that I write. I can only provide a glimpse of them and the significant events on which they expended their lives. They will pass through the story fleetingly as they once passed the site of my home, offering a glimpse of history to


In 1995 Dave Grohl formed which pop band?

Foo Fighters | Genius Foo Fighters About Foo Fighters Foo Fighters are an American alternative rock band formed in 1995 by ex- Nirvana drummer Dave Grohl . Originally a solo project by Grohl to overcome the grief of Kurt Cobain ’s death, Grohl attracted label interest with his inaugural demo tape. He then decided to recruit a full band to perform the songs live. They have since released eight studio albums, four of which won Grammys, and sold over 12 million copies in the US alone. Fun Fact: According to Dave Grohl, the Foo Fighters' band name is named after the UFOs that were reported by Allied aircraft pilots in World War II. I was reading a lot of books on UFO’s. Not only is it a fascinating subject, but there’s a treasure trove of band names in those UFO books! So, since I had recorded the first record by myself, playing all the instruments, but I wanted people to think that it was a group, I figured that FOO FIGHTERS might lead people to believe that it was more than just one guy. Silly, huh? Popular Foo Fighters songs


Which acclaimed actor was the narrator of Paddington Bear on TV?

Michael Hordern - IMDb IMDb Actor | Soundtrack Following a brief teaching career, Michael Hordern made his stage debut in 1937. He made his film debut in 1939, but his career was stalled by WWII. He resumed his acting career in 1946, both in theatre and films. He hit his stride in the 1960s playing befuddled characters, particularly stuffy public officials. He was knighted in 1983. See full bio » Born:


Who is the only 20th century president to be carved onto Mount Rushmore?

Mount Rushmore--Presidents: A Discover Our Shared Heritage Travel Itinerary Amy Bracewell for National Park Service Every year, the many visitors to Mount Rushmore National Memorial in the Black Hills of South Dakota draw inspiration from the colossal portraits of four outstanding presidents of the United  States:  George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt.  Gutzon Borglum carved his gigantic Shrine of Democracy Sculpture into ancient granite high on the southeast face of Mount Rushmore “in commemoration of the foundation, preservation, and continental expansion of the United States.”  The faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt are about 60 feet high, and the grouping extends approximately 185 feet along the crest of Mount  Rushmore.  Dark ponderosa pines and other evergreens set off the stark white sculpture.  Added at the time of the Bicentennial of the Declaration of Independence in 1976, a flag-lined formal Avenue of Flags creates an impressive approach. In 1923, South Dakota State Historian Doane Robinson came up with an idea for attracting tourists to the State.  Robinson envisioned shaping a cluster of tall thin granite peaks called the Needles into statues of explorers and Indian leaders.  The Needles stand where the Black Hills rise from the plains as a gateway to the Rocky Mountains and the West.  In 1924, Robinson wrote sculptor Gutzon Borglum about his idea.  Borglum telegraphed back his enthusiastic support. Avenue of Flags at Mount Rushmore National Memorial Amy Bracewell for National Park Service Born to a Danish American family on a homestead in Idaho in 1867, Gutzon Borglum made his name celebrating things American in a big way.  In 1908, he created a large, 40 inches-high head of Abraham Lincoln.  Representatives of the United Daughters of the Confederacy soon contacted him about creating a portrait head of Robert E. Lee on the side of Stone Mountain in Georgia.  Convinced that the scale of the mountain would dwarf a single head, he convinced them to create a huge group portrait of General Lee, Stonewall Jackson, and Jefferson Davis.  Borglum completed the head of Lee in 1924, but a dispute with the backers of the project soon led to his dismissal and the eventual removal of his work.  His departure from Georgia made it possible for him to concentrate on Mount Rushmore.  Borglum scouted out a location far better than the fragile Needles: 5,725-foot Mount Rushmore.  Its broad wall of exposed granite was more suitable for sculpture and received direct sunlight for most of the day.  Borglum himself selected the presidents for the memorial, to reflect the nation’s first 150 years of history and to make the project a national, rather than regional one.  Original plans included only George Washington and Abraham Lincoln.  Borglum picked George Washington the father of the new country because he was a leader in the American Revolution, the first president of the United States, and the man who laid the foundation of American democracy.  Abraham Lincoln was selected for preserving the Union during the Civil War and abolishment of slavery.  As the project progressed, Borglum added Thomas Jefferson and Theodore Roosevelt.  Jefferson, the author of the Declaration of Independence, began America’s westward expansion by purchasing the Louisiana Territory from France in 1803, which doubled the size of the country, adding all or part of 15 present-day States. Theodore Roosevelt, 26th president of the United States and extremely popular in the early 20th century, linked the east and the west through the construction of the Panama Canal and was famous as a “trust buster,” fighting large corporate monopolies and championing the working man. Initial planning and fund-raising began in August 1925.  The project was almost out of money in 1927 before carving even began. Borglum and the planners succeeded in getting the support of President Coolidge when he was vacationing in the Black  Hills


In which English city would you find a district called Portishead?

Pictures of Portishead Pictures of Portishead Pictures Accommodation Towns Attractions Reviews Facts Map Upload From Portishead there are fine views across the span of sea towards the coast of South Wales, these take in the wide sweep of the Severn estuary and the Severn Bridge. The town has a history stretching back to Roman times. It's docks, like its old Victorian industries have long since gone, and its old harbour is replaced with a modern marina around which there are situated new up market housing. Fortunately there are still some interesting Victorian properties to be seen and Battery Point, where guns were placed to guard the Severn estuary continues to attract visitors. Most of the coast along here is little more than a shore-line of mud and rocks draped with seaweed. However, there are some entertainments, sea fishing and boat trips can be arranged and there is a sailing club. Planning a visit to Portishead? Please support the Pictures of England website by booking your Portishead hotels & accommodation through this site. a Historic City in the county of Somerset (8.6 miles, 13.8 km, direction E of Portishead) Bristol Zoo is not this great city's only claim to fame.. a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset (14.2 miles, 22.8 km, direction S of Portishead) Often called 'Englands Grand Canyon' Chedder Gorge was carved out by a river that now runs underground... in the county of Glamorgan (17.8 miles, 28.6 km, direction W of Portishead) Cardiff, vibrant capital city of Wales is located on the banks of the beautiful, meandering River Taff. It is an ancient city with an amazing history and strong maritime connections... a Historic City in the county of Somerset (19.2 miles, 30.9 km, direction SE of Portishead) Bath is an elegant city famous for its fascinating history, its beautiful Georgian architecture and its Roman remains... a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset (19.2 miles, 30.9 km, direction S of Portishead) .. Clifton Suspension Bridge (39 Pictures) (6.4 miles, 10.3 km, direction E) Bristol's graceful Clifton Suspension Bridge was designed by Isambard Kingdom Brunel. It spans the Avon Gorge some 245ft above..... Cabot Tower, Bristol (8 Pictures) (7.3 miles, 11.7 km, direction E) One of two towers dominating the Bristol skyline, and not far from Brunel's Suspension Bridge, Cabot tower stands 100ft high..... Bristol Cathedral (11 Pictures) (7.7 miles, 12.3 km, direction E) The great, stirring building of Bristol Cathedral was initially given cathedral status by Henry VIII, at this time it was a..... (7.7 miles, 12.4 km, direction E) .. (13.3 miles, 21.4 km, direction SW) .. Cheddar Caves and Gorge (84 Pictures) (14.1 miles, 22.6 km, direction S) The mile or so of pale-grey limestone cliffs rising above the winding road through Cheddar is awesome in its untamed beauty, it..... Dyrham Park (7 Pictures) (17.1 miles, 27.4 km, direction E) This engaging house sits serenely in a beautiful wooded Gloucestershire valley, surrounded by an old deer park. It is built of..... Lane end Portishead, Somerset, England (2.8 miles, 4.4 km, direction SW) Lane end offers pet-friendly accommodation in Portishead, 34 km from Bath and 25 km from Cardiff. The unit is 16 km from Bristol. The kitchen has an oven, a toaster and a refrigerator and there is a ... Elm Tree Cottage Nailsea, Somerset, England (3.0 miles, 4.8 km, direction S) Set in the countryside of rural north Somerset, Elm Tree Cottage is surrounded by walking routes and cycle paths. Just 5 minutesâ drive north of the town of Nailsea, the cottage offers free Wi-Fi ac... Taggart House Bed and Breakfast Clevedon, Somerset, England (3.3 miles, 5.4 km, direction SW) Taggart House Bed and Breakfast is located just outside Walton-in-Gordano and a 15-minute walk from the sea. This charming property is set amongst woodland and opens onto a garden surrounded by wildli... The Battleaxes Nailsea, Somerset, England (3.6 miles, 5.7 km, direction SE) A short drive from the M5 and just 9 miles from the centre of Bristol, The Battleaxes has a huge Gothic dining


St Catherine's Point is the most southerly tip of which British island?

Shedding light on the tip of the Wight walk | National Trust Shedding light on the tip of the Wight walk Walking trail Discover an ever-changing landscape boasting panoramic views and a wealth of wildlife, at this most southerly point of the Isle of Wight. See the Island’s only surviving onshore lighthouse and explore the area where Marconi made some of his early experiments in radio. Some paths are very steep and slippery, so please take appropriate precautions. Route details St Catherine's Point and Knowles Farm, Blackgang Road, Blackgang, Isle of Wight. Nearest postcode PO38 2JB Difficulty Moderate Time 2 hours - 2 hours 30 mins Distance 3.5 miles (5.6 km) Map OS Maps: Landranger 196, Explorer OL29 Dogs allowed Dog friendly Crown copyright and database rights 2016 Ordnance Survey Elevation Car park at end of Sandrock Road, Niton undercliff, grid ref: SZ494758 1 From the car park, go through the furthest kissing gate and turn left along a grassy track, keeping level and then bearing right down into a dip. Turn left and follow the path through the valley, bearing right and gently uphill at the fork. At a path junction, turn left parallel to the coast. Eventually drop down to a road after a kissing gate. Turn right and head downhill. Read more The undercliff This large area of coastal landslips was formed over many hundreds of years. The benefits of such an active landscape include bare ground and temporary pools for insects and amphibians. The fact that it is ever-changing means that varied scrubby vegetation is created, providing a good habitat for migrating and breeding birds, such as chiffchaffs and other warblers. Grazing cattle help to restore the more stable flower-rich grassland. Gore Cliff seen from the landslip below National Trust / Sue Oldham 2 Bear right up the drive to Knowles Farm. Pass in front of the farm and go through the kissing gate to the left of the field gate. Continue straight ahead for 220yds (200m). Bear left and follow the cliff edge path back to the lighthouse, crossing a stile below Knowles Farm. Turn left at the white boundary wall and follow the wall to a gate. Go through the gate, cross the road and go over the ladder stile to the other side of the wall. Read more Knowles Farm Knowles Farm is one of the few places on the Island where drystone walls mark the field boundaries. It was from here in 1901 that Guglielmo Marconi, the inventor of the radiotelegraph system, succeeded in transmitting radio signals a record 186 miles (300km) to the Lizard Radio Telegraph Station in Cornwall. The concrete base of Marconi’s communication mast still lies in the field south of the farmhouse. Knowles Farm at St Catherine's Point, and the Marconi memorial plaque National Trust / Sue Oldham 3 Follow the boundary edge of the lighthouse, cross another ladder stile and turn right to get back to the cliff top. Continue along the coast and enter Castlehaven caravan park via a kissing gate. Pass through, and on meeting the stony track, turn left. It is worth a short detour to visit the secluded cove of Castlehaven, down the track to the right. Read more St Catherine’s Lighthouse The present three-tier octagonal lighthouse was completed in 1840, following the shipwreck of the Clarendon in Chale Bay. However, the lighthouse suffered the same fate as the beacon on St Catherine’s Down - its light was often shrouded in mist, so the tower had to be lowered. In 1932 the fog signal had to be moved back from the eroding cliff edge, and was mounted on a small replica tower close to the lighthouse. They are now known locally as the Cow and Calf. The Victorian lighthouse at St Catherine's Point, Isle of Wight National Trust / Sue Oldham 4 Climb up the track. 110yds (100m) after a sharp right bend and just after a bench, turn left up a tarmac path with steps and handrail. Emerge onto a road almost opposite the Buddle Inn. Turn right onto the road for 45yds (40m) before turning left up a tarmac path by the phone box. Follow the path upwards. Read more The Buddle Inn The Buddle is a traditional 16th century smugglers inn, tuck


Which car manufacturer has a badge with one large star and five small stars in a circle?

An Encyclopedia of Automotive Emblems Volvo’s Autonomous Driving XC90 Is Already Being Tested by Real Families A Quick Primer on the Hood Ornament Not every brand has a fancy, protruding hood ornament, nor can every brand pull one off. Companies like Bentley and Rolls-Royce lead the pack when it comes to sculpted hood candy, while brands like Jaguar and Cadillac no longer slap sleek leaping cats or wreathed crests (respectively) on their cars. The hood ornament started when radiator caps were located on the outside of the car, rather than in the engine compartment. Companies started making the cap the visual focal point, giving rise to iconic hood ornaments like Bentley’s Flying B, Packard’s Winged Woman or Pontiac’s Indian Chief. Hood ornaments can take the form of a three-dimensional representation of the brand’s emblem, like Mercedes-Benz’s three-pointed star on the 2012 E-Class, or they can be completely separate from the brand emblem, as is the case with the 1978 Ford Thunderbird’s model-specific ornament. Hood ornaments today are viewed as overwrought and detrimental to aerodynamics, to the ornamentalists’ chagrin. Alfa Romeo One of the more intricate and dramatic automotive emblems, Alfa Romeo ‘s is rife with Italian tradition . The original was created by Romano Catteneo, an Italian draughtsman, and the emblem employs Milanese elements, including the Biscione (shown on the right side of the emblem), which signifies the house of Visconti, Milanese rulers in the 14th century. The left side shows a Milanese red cross on a white background. In 1918, the badge was changed to include a dark blue surround ring with the words “Alfa-Romeo Milano”, along with two Savoy dynasty knots for the kingdom of Italy. In 1925, it underwent further change to include laurels that signify the Alfa P2’s win at the Automobile World Championship, and in 1945 when Italy’s monarchy ended, the Savoy knots were removed. Though at first glance it appears that the crowned serpent is shooting red flames out of its mouth, it’s actually a man being swallowed. This part of the symbol has been very controversial, seemingly symbolizing the Crusades, wherein the Christians defeated the Moors. Suffice it to say the folks at Alfa Romeo don’t much talk about that part. Aston Martin Carmakers love wings, and Aston Martin is no exception. The British carmaker was founded in 1913 by two gents, Lionel Martin and Robert Bamford. While they were selling Singer cars out of their Bamford & Martin shop, they came up with the idea to produce their own vehicles. Some years later, the name transitioned from Bamford & Martin to Aston Martin Motors, born from Martin’s name and the Aston Clinton Hillclimb in Buckinghamshire, where Martin would drive from time to time, no doubt spiritedly. The logo itself denotes speed (hence the wings), but it has evolved over the decades from simple superimposed A and M letters within a circle to, in 1927, a V-shaped winged logo and then, in 1987, to what is essentially the modern version. The emblem today employs straight wings and the Aston Martin name front and center, and it’s one of the more elegant brand emblems in existence today. Audi Don’t make the mistake of thinking that Audi has anything to do with the Olympic Games . The four silver rings symbolize the merger, in 1932, of the four oldest car manufacturers in Germany: Audi, DKW, Horch and Wanderer. These four companies formed what is known as the Auto Union, and initially only Auto Union-specific cars bore the four-ringed badge, while the individual carmakers used their own logos. In 1985, the Auto Union name disappeared forever and the Audi name (a Latin derivative of founder August Horch’s last name, meaning “to hear”) carried forth the same German auto-making spirit. It also carried forward the iconic emblem that lives on today, largely unchanged. Rumors have floated around claiming that the emblem symbolized four driven wheels from the Quattro all-wheel-drive system, but that claim has no historical merit. Still, Audi occasionally has made reference to the connection,


In cricket what name for a bowling delivery is taken from the Hindi-or Urdu language?

A to Z of Cricket - British Culture, Customs and Traditions British Culture, British Customs and British Traditions A to Z of Cricket This section is in advanced English and is only intended to be a guide, not to    be taken too seriously! With dictionary look up. Double click on any word for its definition. A Agricultural shot a swing across the line of the ball played without much technique. Often one that results in a chunk of the pitch being dug up by the bat . A type of a slog . All out when an innings is ended due to ten of the eleven batsmen on the batting side being either dismissed or unable to bat because of injury or illness. All-rounder a player adept at batting and bowling, or batting and wicket-keeping. All-round spin a player who can bowl both wrist spin and finger spin adeptly. Anchor a top-order batsman capable of batting for a long duration throughout the innings. Usually batsman playing at numbers 3 or 4 play such a role, especially if there is a batting collapse. An anchor plays defensively, and is often the top scorer in the innings. Arm ball a deceptive delivery bowled by an off spin bowler that is not spun so, unlike the off break , it travels straight on (with the bowler's arm). A particularly good bowler's arm ball might also swing away from the batsman in the air. Around the wicket the term used to denote that a right-handed bowler passing to the right of the stumps during his bowling action, and vice-versa for left-handed bowlers . Appeal one or more players on the fielding side asking the umpire if the batsman is out, by shouting "Howzzat" ("How's that?"). (The) Ashes the perpetual prize in England v Australia Test match series. See Brief History At stumps end of the day's play in a match longer than one day. B Back foot shot a shot played with the batsman's weight on his back foot (i.e. the foot furthest from the bowler ). Back spin (also under-spin ) a delivery which has a rotation backwards so that after pitching it immediately slows down. Backing up after a fielder chases the ball, another fielder placed at a further distance also moves into position so that if the fielder mis-fields the ball, the damage done is minimal. Also done to support a fielder receiving a throw from the outfield in case the throw is errant or not caught. the non-striking batsman leaving his crease during the delivery in order to shorten the distance to complete one run. A batsman "backing up" too far runs the risk of being run out. Bail one of the two small pieces of wood that lie on top of the stumps to form the wicket . Bat the wooden implement with which the batsman attempts to strike the ball. Batsman (also, particularly in women's' cricket, batter ) a player on the batting side. Batting the act and skill of defending one's wicket and scoring runs . Batting average the average number of runs scored per innings by a batsman , calculated by dividing the batsman's total runs scored during those innings in question by the number of times the batsman was out. Compare innings average . Batting end the end of the pitch at which the batsman stands. Batting innings the number of games that a player gets to bat in a match. For one-day matches, this usually is less than the number of matches that a player is selected to play; for first-class and Test matches , this may be up to twice the number of matches played. Batting order the order in which the batsmen bat, from the openers , through the top order and middle order to the lower order . Beach cricket an informal form of the game. Beamer a delivery that reaches the batsman at around head height without bouncing. Due to the risk of injury to the batsman , a beamer is an illegal delivery , punishable by a no ball being called. A deliberate beamer being bowled in a match can cause a minor scandal . Block A defensive shot; To play a defensive shot. Block hole The block hole is the area between where the batsman rests his bat to receive a delivery and his toes. It is the target area for a yorker . Bodyline a (now illegal) tactic involving bowling directly at the batsman'


Hailey Williams is the lead singer with which current pop band?

Hayley Williams | Paramore Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia [ show ] Biography In 2002, age 13, Williams moved from her hometown Meridian, Mississippi, to Franklin, Tennessee, where she met fellow band members Josh Farro and Zac Farro in school. Shortly after arriving, she began taking vocal lessons with Brett Manning. Paramore continues to endorse Brett Manning today, with an ad for the business running on Paramore.net . While still in school, she tried out for a local funk cover band called The Factory, where she met bassist Jeremy Davis . Williams introduced the boys together, and Paramore began. In 2005, John Janick, founder of record label Fueled By Ramen , signed a contract with them. Williams is a guest singer on "Fallen" by Death In the Park (which she has occasionally performed live with the band), "Then Came to Kill" by The Chariot, "Keep Dreaming Upside Down" by October Fall, "Tangled Up" by New Found Glory, and "The Church Channel" and "Plea" by Say Anything, and "The Few That Remain" by Set Your Goals, and appeared in the music video for "Kiss Me" by New Found Glory. In the 2007, Kerrang! Readers' Poll she finished second to Evanescence's Amy Lee in the "Sexiest Female" category, going on to win the first place spot for "Sexiest Female" a year later in the 2008 poll. She also appears as a playable character in the video game Guitar Hero World Tour. On October 2, during Brand New Eyes Fall US Tour, it was announced that a few tour dates were postponed due to Hayley Williams becoming infected with laryngitis. Hayley had created the song ' Teenagers ' by herself as a track for the film Jennifer's Body. The song was once played by Paramore, though it was never officially released. Later on, she was featured in ' Airplanes ' and 'Airplanes II' by B.o.B which was a top hit in many countries. On Paramore's fourth studio album, Paramore , she was the main songwriter for the entire album and had done songs with the other members of Paramore, along with the studio album producer, Justin Meldal-Johnsen. In 2013, she was featured in the Song ' Stay the Night ' by Zedd. A few remixes of the song and the single itself was featured on iTunes.  Williams has said that her favorite bands include Saves The Day, mewithoutYou, Slick Shoes, The Chariot, Now Now Every Children, No Doubt, Fireworks, Set Your Goals, Tegan and Sara, New Found Glory, H2O, Lemuria, and The Swellers. Personal Life Hayley Williams had been a Christian all her life and had focused many of the songs she wrote in Paramore on her attitude, her faith, and her ideas. In the September 2009 issue of Alternative Press #255, Williams and Paramore guitarist Josh Farro confirmed they had been dating for nearly three years before splitting in the fall of 2007. "We didn't know if it would look bad," says Williams. "We were so young, and it seemed like it would look like a big joke," Josh adds. "We didn't want the band to be about me and Hayley being in a relationship together because then [the band] would be about our relationship, not our music. It distracts people from the whole point in being in a band." Their relationship was later confirmed again by Josh Farro in his "Exit Statement." Williams is now married to New Found Glory guitarist, and former Shai Hulud singer, Chad Gilbert . Williams is good friends with fellow artists such as Brandi Cyrus, Miley Cyrus, Taylor Swift, and several other not well-known bands, such as Fun., and The Swellers. In 2014 Hayley had noted that she was working on releasing her own brand of hair dye... which she mentioned would have similar aspects to her hair color over the years of singing and touring. This was said by Hayley on January, though she said it was a dream that kept on going for a long time. On January 1st, 2015 Hayley announced her engagement to Chad Gilbert on Twitter. Awards


What video game developer created the critically acclaimed Grand Theft Auto series of games?

Grand Theft Auto V  Grand Theft Auto V ContentMain2 Rockstar Games’ critically acclaimed open world game, Grand Theft Auto V, is now available. When a young street hustler, a retired bank robber, and a terrifying psychopath find themselves entangled with some of the most frightening and deranged elements of the criminal underworld, the U.S. government, and the entertainment industry, they must pull off a series of dangerous heists to survive in a ruthless city in which they can trust nobody, least of all each other. Grand Theft Auto V for PC features a range of major visual and technical upgrades to make Los Santos and Blaine County more immersive than ever. In addition to vastly increased draw distances, Grand Theft Auto V for PC runs at 60FPS in 1080p, with the ability to display visuals in 4K resolution. Players will experience a range of additions and improvements, including: New weapons, vehicles, and activities Additional wildlife New foliage system Enhanced damage and weather effects, and much more All these features are enhanced by stunning resolution, dramatic improvements to lighting, shadows, and textures, and a smooth frame-rate. The PC versions of Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online will also feature First Person Mode, giving players the chance to explore the incredibly detailed world of Los Santos and Blaine County in an entirely new way. Grand Theft Auto V for PC also includes the new Rockstar Editor, which gives players a full suite of editing tools to create and publish gameplay clips directly to both Social Club and YouTube. Grand Theft Auto V also comes with Grand Theft Auto Online, the dynamic and ever-evolving Grand Theft Auto universe. Enhancements to Grand Theft Auto Online for PC will include an increased player count, with online play for up to 30 players. All existing gameplay upgrades and Rockstar-developed content created since the original release of Grand Theft Auto Online will also be available for PC, with much more to come. EXCLUSIVE CONTENT FOR RETURNING PLAYERS To reward loyal Grand Theft Auto V fans for playing on PC and experiencing a newer, more detailed version of Los Santos and Blaine County, Rockstar Games has an array of exclusive items specifically for these players returning from PlayStation®3 and Xbox 360 - with each of them connected to activities designed for them to experience the game's massive world in new and exciting ways. For more info about gaining access to exclusive content for returning players, please visit rockstargames.com/V/bonuscontent. TRANSFER YOUR EXISTING GTA ONLINE CHARACTER Existing players on PlayStation®3, PlayStation®4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One will be able to transfer their Grand Theft Auto Online characters and progression to PC. For more information, please visit rockstargames.com/gtaonline/charactertransfer. You will be directed to a 3rd party website


Dundee cake is a rich fruit cake with which traditional topping?

Traditional Scottish Dundee Cake Recipe Preparation Preheat the oven to 150°C/300°F/Gas 2. Line a 22cm / 8½" cake tin with greaseproof paper or baking parchment and grease lightly with a little butter. Place both the butter, sugar and zest into a roomy baking bowl. Cream the butter into the sugar until light, smooth and creamy using either a fork or electric hand whisk. Mix the flour with the baking powder and mixed spice. Beat one egg into the creamed butter, then beat in a third of the flour. Repeat until all the eggs and flour are used up. Add the fruits, peel and cherries (if using) to the mixture and stir well but gently until all the fruits are incorporated into the mixture trying not to 'flatten' the cake mixture. Finally, stir in the whisky using a spoon or spatula. Spoon the mixture into the prepared cake tin and gently level the surface. Cook in the preheated oven for 1 ½ hours, then arrange the blanched almonds into circles on the top and return the cake to the oven. Cook for another hour or until the cake is a deep, golden brown. Remove the cake from the oven and place on to a cooling rack and leave the cake to cool in the tin. Once cooled it is ready to eat. The cake keeps well when stored in an airtight tin. Related Articles


Who was the first cartoon character to appear on a US postage stamp?

Who is pictured on the first cartoon character stamp issued by the United States Post Office? | Reference.com Who is pictured on the first cartoon character stamp issued by the United States Post Office? A: Quick Answer According to Fremont Tribune, Bugs Bunny was the first cartoon character to appear on a postage stamp. The Smithsonian, which operates the National Postal Museum, notes that the stamp was issued on May 22,1997. Full Answer By 2014, the Bugs Bunny stamp ranked seventh on the list of top 10 most popular U.S. stamps. The Smithsonian lists Terrence W. McCaffrey as the art director for the stamp, and more than 40 different designs were created. The decision to put a cartoon character on a stamp was unexpectedly controversial. Stamp collectors feared that it would make the commemorative stamp program too commercialized, while others were afraid that stamps would start to feature more cartoon characters and fewer historical figures.


Police kill famous outlaws Bonnie and Clyde - May 23, 1934 - HISTORY.com This Day in History: 05/23/1934 - Police Kill Bonnie and Clyde In this This Day in History video, take a look at May 23, the day in 1934 when police finally caught up to Bonnie and Clyde and killed them. In 1701, Captain William Kidd was hanged in London for piracy and murder. Lead Story Police kill famous outlaws Bonnie and Clyde Share this: Police kill famous outlaws Bonnie and Clyde Author Police kill famous outlaws Bonnie and Clyde URL Publisher A+E Networks On this day in 1934, notorious criminals Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow are shot to death by Texas and Louisiana state police while driving a stolen car near Sailes, Louisiana. Bonnie Parker met the charismatic Clyde Barrow in Texas when she was 19 years old and her husband (she married when she was 16) was serving time in jail for murder. Shortly after they met, Barrow was imprisoned for robbery. Parker visited him every day, and smuggled a gun into prison to help him escape, but he was soon caught in Ohio and sent back to jail. When Barrow was paroled in 1932, he immediately hooked up with Parker, and the couple began a life of crime together. After they stole a car and committed several robberies, Parker was caught by police and sent to jail for two months. Released in mid-1932, she rejoined Barrow. Over the next two years, the couple teamed with various accomplices to rob a string of banks and stores across five states–Texas, Oklahoma, Missouri, New Mexico and Louisiana. To law enforcement agents, the Barrow Gang–including Barrow’s childhood friend, Raymond Hamilton, W.D. Jones, Henry Methvin, Barrow’s brother Buck and his wife Blanche, among others–were cold-blooded criminals who didn’t hesitate to kill anyone who got in their way, especially police or sheriff’s deputies. Among the public, however, Parker and Barrow’s reputation as dangerous outlaws was mixed with a romantic view of the couple as “Robin Hood”-like folk heroes. Their fame was increased by the fact that Bonnie was a woman–an unlikely criminal–and by the fact that the couple posed for playful photographs together, which were later found by police and released to the media. Police almost captured the famous duo twice in the spring of 1933, with surprise raids on their hideouts in Joplin and Platte City, Missouri. Buck Barrow was killed in the second raid, and Blanche was arrested, but Bonnie and Clyde escaped once again. In January 1934, they attacked the Eastham Prison Farm in Texas to help Hamilton break out of jail, shooting several guards with machine guns and killing one. Texan prison officials hired a retired Texas police officer, Captain Frank Hamer, as a special investigator to track down Parker and Barrow. After a three-month search, Hamer traced the couple to Louisiana, where Henry Methvin’s family lived. Before dawn on May 23, Hamer and a group of Louisiana and Texas lawmen hid in the bushes along a country road outside Sailes. When Parker and Barrow appeared, the officers opened fire, killing the couple instantly in a hail of bullets. All told, the Barrow Gang was believed responsible for the deaths of 13 people, including nine police officers. Parker and Barrow are still seen by many as romantic figures, however, especially after the success of the 1967 film Bonnie and Clyde, starring Faye Dunaway and Warren Beatty. __________________________________________________________________


What is the name of the cake traditionally eaten at Easter?

Easter Foods Easter Foods There are some special foods eaten at Easter time, one of the most famous are Hot Cross Buns. These are often eaten in the U.K. on Good Friday . These are yeast dough buns with currants and raisins in them. They were eaten all year round in pagan, pre-Christian times, the bun represented the moon and the four quarters, the four seasons. Christians took over this yummy tradition and changed the meaning so the cross represented the cross that Jesus died on. Here's a recipe for Hot Cross Buns . Another food eaten in the U.K. at Easter time is Simnel Cake. This is a rich fruit cake covered with a layer of Marzipan. There are 11 marzipan balls put around the top of the cake that represent the 11 faithful disciples of Jesus. The cake is also has a layer of Marzipan in the middle of it! It is traditionally eaten on Mothering Sunday in the U.K. which is always on the middle Sunday of Lent . Here's a recipe for Simnel Cake . Simnel Cakes were first made by servant girls and maids to take home to their mothers on Mothering Sunday. Pancakes are eaten on Shrove Tuesday , traditionally to use up all the fatty foods before Lent. In Denmark they eat 'Shrovetide Buns'. In Italy , salty Pretzels are traditionally eaten at Easter time. In Russia, little pancakes called 'Blini's' topped with anchovies and a mixture of cream, soft cream, dried fruit and orange peel called 'Paska' are eaten. A traditional Greek Easter cake is made with Oranges and Almonds in it. It is eaten with a spicy orange sauce poured over it. And, of course, there are Easter Eggs!!!