In the bible who was Adam and Eve’s third son?

Seth: biblical figure, third son of Adam & Eve - Amazing Bible Timeline with World History Amazing Bible Timeline with World History Easily See 6017 Years of Biblical and World History Together! Menu September 24, 2015 Seth: biblical figure, third son of Adam & Eve Seth or Sheth (1Chronicles 1:1 KJV) is the third son of Adam and Eve named in the Bible. [This article continues after a message from the authors] These Articles are Written by the Publishers of The Amazing Bible Timeline Quickly See 6000 Years of Bible and World History Together Unique Circular Format – see more in less space. Learn facts that you can’t learn just from reading the Bible Attractive design ideal for your home, office, church … Limited Time Offer! Find out more now! > Seth He was born when Adam was a hundred and thirty years old. It is said that Seth was born to replace Abel , who Cain slew (Genesis 4:25 KJV). In Hebrew, Seth is equated to “set” or appointed. Since Cain killed Abel, God gave Adam a third son whose descendants would bring the Lord’s name (Genesis 4:26 KJV). Seth, Father of Enos Seth was one hundred and five years old when he begat Enos in his own likeness and after his image (Genesis 5:3 KJVT). After Enos, Seth also begat other sons and daughters, and lived for nine hundred and twelve years (Genesis 5:7-9 KJV). Seth lived a total of nine hundred and twelve years before he finally rested (Genesis 5:6-7 KJV) Seth is born in 3874 BC on the Biblical Timeline Chart . He died in 2962 BC References:


Where could you ride ‘The Smiler’ ‘Oblivion’ and ‘Nemesis’?

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One, two and three are Cardinal numbers – what are first, second and third?

English Numbers - Ordinal numbers › Cram Up › Vocabulary › Numbers › English Numbers - Ordinal numbers Ordinal numbers Use our → number generator to see how to spell any desired number. Table of Ordinal Numbers Ordinal Numbers from 1 through 1,000,000 1 Just add th to the cardinal number: four - fourth nine - ninth twelve - twelfth In compound ordinal numbers, note that only the last figure is written as an ordinal number: 421st = four hundred and twenty-first 5,111th = five thousand, one hundred and eleventh Figures When expressed as figures, the last two letters of the written word are added to the ordinal number: first = 1st


Which cities name was one of the first few words spoken on the moon?

First word spoken from the Moon - collectSPACE: Messages    collectSPACE: Messages   First word spoken from the Moon    Topic:   First word spoken from the Moon John K. Rochester          Johnson Space Center Director Gen. Jefferson D. Howell Jr. said it was fitting that a Columbia memorial was placed in Houston. "As most of us in Houston know, the first word spoken from the surface of the moon was Houston," he said. ...thats what they say!! If you really want to get technical, "Contact" was the first word upon Lunar contact and I'm sure they had set down when they went through the short checklist... ADA to auto detent, 413 is in. FFrench         Indeed, it is one of those nice stories (like Cernan's last words on the moon), which have eclipsed the real events. From the moment the LM was touching the surface but not yet fully landed, the sequence went: Aldrin: Contact Light. Aldrin: ACA out of Detent. Armstrong: Out of Detent. Auto. Aldrin: Mode Control, both Auto. Descent Engine Command Override, Off. Engine Arm, Off. 413 is in. Armstrong: Engine arm is off. (Pause) Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed. Aldrin: Thank you. It was such a soft touchdown compared to later landings, the engine was probably running right until all the footpads were on the surface (neither astronaut could ever say for sure). My guess is, the first word truly spoken from a spacecraft settled on the Moon's surface was Aldrin saying "Okay"... That would make "Houston" the thirtieth word spoken on the Moon - but the first that was more of a symbolic message, rather than just technical info. FF          I knew this site would have all the info (Houston does sound better than "Okay" though). DGeraths (shaking head) Man, you guys really missed the point. Take your heads out of the technical manuals for a minute and look at the big picture. The first actual words spoken on the Moon may have been "Contact" or "ACA out of Detent" or any number of technical jargon that these two men were trained like machines to blurt out as part of the check list... But in the great human reality of it, the first words spoken by MAN on the surface of the Moon were those eight incredible, time stopping, heart pounding, history making words... "Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed." At least that is my take on it. Dana Originally posted by DGeraths: (shaking head) Man, you guys really missed the point. Actually, it sounds like you are agreeing with what I stated - that "Houston" was the first word "that was more of a symbolic message, rather than just technical info." FF quote: Originally posted by DGeraths: But in the great human reality of it, the first words spoken by MAN on the surface of the Moon were those eight incredible, time stopping, heart pounding, history making words... "Houston, Tranquility Base here. The Eagle has landed." If you're not going to be technical about it, then my feeling is that all words spoken prior to "That's one small..." will be greatly forgotten (if not already) to history. I would guess that the great majority believes Armstrong's quote to be the first words spoken by "MAN on the surface". FFrench quote: Originally posted by Robert Pearlman: I would guess that the great majority believes Armstrong's quote to be the first words spoken by "MAN on the surface". Very true, and it's really a shame. When you think about what it means, "Contact Light" is a pretty incredible, time stopping, heart pounding, history making statement in itself... a spacecraft with people in brushing, but not quite landed, on a different solar system body - for the first time in history. FF          I'm just saying, the mayor of Houston has every right to be proud, but word the statement correctly so it's historically accurate. How many people now think Jim Lovell said "Houston, we've got a problem" due to the movie Apollo 13? DGeraths quote: Originally posted by John K. Rochester: How many people now think Jim Lovell said "Houston, we've got a problem" due to the movie Apollo 13? Actually, Jim Lovell did say that, or to be more p


Andrea Begley of Northern Ireland was the winner of what TV competition last summer?

Andrea Begley: Winner of The Voice is still 'in shock' - BBC News BBC News Andrea Begley: Winner of The Voice is still 'in shock' 23 June 2013 Close share panel Media captionThe moment the finalists were announced The Northern Irish winner of BBC One's The Voice has said she is still in a "state of shock" after claiming the top prize. Andrea Begley, 27, who is partially-sighted, gets a "lucrative" recording contract for triumphing in the final. Fellow Northern Irish finalist Leah McFall had been the bookmakers' favourite to win. Begley said she was delighted with her success and that it dispelled any notion of a "sympathy vote". "I think I can stand back and say now my role in this competition and my success in this competition has been down to my singing and it has not been for any other reason," she told BBC Radio Ulster. "My vision is obviously a part of me, but it is not everything I am about. "To be honest most of the time I just go on like anyone else. "There are things I can't do and I won't be able to do, someone mentioned if you got money what would you do buy a car? "I said no matter with all the money in the world, it is not going to buy a blind person a licence. "I have never really let it have a major impact on me, I have always been very determined, to the point of being stubborn. "I just try and find the best way I can around things and I feel very much vindicated that people voted for me because they liked my singing and no other reasons." The County Tyrone woman had chosen to sing My Immortal by Evanescence in the final, before joining mentor Danny O'Donoghue's band The Script to perform Hall Of Fame, and then Angel by Sarah McLachlan in the last round. "Danny and the guys from The Script had spoken to me before I went on, because obviously I was very nervous as it was the final and they said 'look we still get nervous' just remember you are in the final, enjoy it have a bit of fun and try and block out things," she added. "I thought to myself 'yeah I'm sure I'm going to be able to block out the fact that there are millions of people watching this', but actually when I got up there I was able to zone out and focus entirely on the music and that's what I needed to do to win. "I managed to pull it off." The 27-year-old civil servant said she was now keen to get into the recording studio. "I have got ideas and I have got songs, so I am going to get in the studio and work with people, maybe other writers and see what we can come up with, so I can get something out there pretty quickly," she said. "From my own personal point of view, I know that I have got ideas and a direction that I need to go as an artist, so there is a lot of potential there. "It is not an automatic ingredient for success, just because you win The Voice, but if you put the work in, I think there is a good chance there will be success from it and that's what I am willing to do."


Which Ukip politician was in trouble for talking about ‘bongo, bongo land’ in the summer?

Ukip tells Godfrey Bloom to stop referring to 'bongo bongo land' | Politics | The Guardian UK Independence party (Ukip) Ukip tells Godfrey Bloom to stop referring to 'bongo bongo land' Party rebukes MEP after he defends use of phrase, saying he is articulating views of 'ordinary people in rugby club' Wednesday 7 August 2013 06.24 EDT First published on Wednesday 7 August 2013 06.24 EDT Close This article is 3 years old A senior Ukip politician who said Britain should not be sending aid to "bongo bongo land" has been ordered by his party to stop using the phrase because it could be considered "disparaging" by foreigners. Ukip issued the rebuke to Godfrey Bloom, a member of the European parliament, after his remarks made at a meeting of activists sparked outrage among some MPs and anti-racism campaigners. Bloom took to the radio on Wednesday morning to defend the use of the phrase "bongo bongo land", saying he was just articulating the views of "ordinary people in the rugby and cricket club". But shortly afterwards, the Ukip leadership distanced itself from Bloom's expression. Steve Crowther, the Ukip chairman, said: "We are asking Godfrey not to use this phrase again, as it might be considered disparaging by members from other countries. However, foreign aid is an extremely important debate that needs wider discussion." Bloom made the comments to a meeting of supporters in the West Midlands, suggesting foreigners used aid to "buy Ray-Ban sunglasses" and "apartments in Paris". His remarks have emerged in the week Ukip is due to publish its list of approved candidates for next year's European elections, in which the party hopes to get the biggest share of the vote. Bloom was filmed speaking at a meeting in Wordsley, near Stourbridge, in July. In the recording he says: "How we can possibly be giving a billion pounds a month when we're in this sort of debt to bongo bongo land is completely beyond me. "To buy Ray-Ban sunglasses, apartments in Paris, Ferraris and all the rest of it that goes with most of the foreign aid. F18s for Pakistan. We need a new squadron of F18s. Who's got the squadrons? Pakistan, where we send the money." Speaking on Today, he said he did not see why the government should send money overseas when hospitals were being closed down and British people were unable to receive cancer treatment. "If I want to send money to charity, I will do so of my own accord," he said. Asked whether he would apologise if instructed to do so by the Ukip leadership, he said: "I'd say right-o, sorry. If I have offended anybody in bongo bongo land, I will write to their ambassador at the court of St James." Bloom told the programme he was merely articulating the unheeded views of ordinary people, adding: "My job is to upset the BBC and the Guardian and I love it." Two months ago Farage ensured an Italian MEP was expelled from Ukip's European alliance for saying a black minister in Italy was part of a "government of bongo bongo" who would want to impose "tribal traditions", and would be better suited as a housekeeper. Bloom said suggestions that his comments carried any racist implications were "absurd" and "laughable", adding that he had two Kashmiri staff and a Polish wife. He stood by his remarks, saying: "What's wrong with that? I'm not a wishy-washy Tory. I don't do political correctness … The fact that the Guardian is reporting this will probably double my vote in the north of England." In another part of the recording, Bloom says, in reference to a ruling from the European court of human rights: "You can torture people to death but you jolly well can't give them a full life sentence because that's against their human rights. "We can't hang them because we're now a member of the European Union and it's embedded in the treaty of Rome. "It's a personal thing but I'd hang the bastards myself … Especially for some of these, especially for the guy who hacked the soldier to death. I do hope they would ask me to throw the rope over the beam because I'd be delighted to do so." There have been reports that Ukip has been seeking a h


The word ‘Shavian’ pertains to the work of which playwright?

Shavian - definition of Shavian by The Free Dictionary Shavian - definition of Shavian by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Shavian Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . Sha·vi·an Of, relating to, or characteristic of George Bernard Shaw or his works: Shavian wit. n. An admirer or disciple of George Bernard Shaw. [From Shavius, Latinization of the name Shaw.] Shavian (ˈʃeɪvɪən) adj (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) of, relating to, or like George Bernard Shaw, his works, ideas, etc n (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) an admirer of Shaw or his works ˈShavianism n 1. of, pertaining to, or characteristic of George Bernard Shaw or his works. n. 2. a specialist in Shavian literature. [1905–10; Shav- (Latinization of Shaw ) + -ian ] Sha′vi•an•ism, n. ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: 1. Shavian - an admirer of G. B. Shaw or his works admirer , booster , protagonist , supporter , champion , friend - a person who backs a politician or a team etc.; "all their supporters came out for the game"; "they are friends of the library" Adj. Shavian - of or relating to George Bernard Shaw or his works Translations [ˈʃeɪvɪən] ADJ → shaviano, típico de G. B. Shaw Shavian adj → shawsch Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: Tony Jason Stafford. Shaw's Settings: Gardens and Libraries McInerney (who compares Shavian heroines to a number of contemporary powerful women, including Hillary Clinton, Oprah Winfrey, and the late Margaret Thatcher); however, four of the eleven essays in Shaw and Feminisms discuss Mrs Warren's Profession at length, and there is also a repeated focus on The Philanderer, Misalliance, Saint Joan, and The Millionairess in the volume. D.A. Hadfield and Jean Reynolds (editors), Shaw and Feminisms: On Stage and Off The show thus set out the full, bewildering plethora of Shavian themes, which range from the perennial big topics (sex, religion, myth, the unconscious, cultism, consumerism, advertising, US politics, history, and culture) to a tsunami of minutiae: obscure rock groups, comics, holy imagery seen in pizza toppings, and the complex rigmarole of "Oism," Shaw's homegrown, Mormon-style feminist cult. Jim Shaw: Baltic centre for contemporary art/Baltic 39 Cukor had already explored the Shavian Pygmalion in Born Yesterday (1950) and A Star is Born (1954), a plot that was explored indirectly in hundreds of films, from The Red Shoes (Michael Powell & Emeric Pressburger, 1948) to Pretty Woman (Garry Marshall, 1990).


Which poet and playwright’s mother wrote under the pen-name Speranza?

Speranza ï¿½The Stranger's Scoffingï¿½.ï¿½ Speranza, the Hope of the Irish Nation. Christine Kinealy   This article is based on a paper  given by Professor Kinealy at the Conference of the Canadian Association for  Irish Studies in Toronto, May 2008; and has been revised by Professor Kinealy  for publication here, for which we are extremely grateful ï¿½Editor, THE  OSCHOLARS. September 2008   Between January and December 1882, Oscar  Fingall Oï¿½Flahertie Wills Wilde, frequently clad in knee-breeches, coat-tails  and lace shirts, lectured throughout North America.ï¿½ To mark the occasion of his lecture in  Toronto, an English newspaper, which was following his tour of North America,  commented that Wilde had been ï¿½born in an enviable social statusï¿½; his father  was Sir William Wilde, oculist to Queen Victoria, and his mother was  Speranza, the poet. [1] ï¿½ï¿½ Nonetheless, the early  stage of Oscarï¿½s American tour had not gone well, with halls being only  half-filled and containing a high proportion of hecklers, while his lectures  on beauty and aesthetics had been less than enthusiastically received by the  press. [2] ï¿½ï¿½ Moreover, from the outset  of his tour, it was clear that part of his fame and attraction rested on his  parentage, mostly notably that of his mother. [3] ï¿½ This was evident from the  fact that many American newspapers referred to him repeatedly as ï¿½Speranzaï¿½s  sonï¿½, while pointing out that she was one of the leading and most talented  poets of Young Ireland movement. [4] When he travelled to St Louis at the end of February, the  headlines in the local paper referred to him as, ï¿½Speranzaï¿½s Gifted Sonï¿½. [5] Inevitably, given this pedigree, he had been questioned about his  own politics by Irish-Americans.ï¿½ Judiciously, Oscar Wilde, the noted aesthete, came out of the closet  and declared himself to be an Irish nationalist ï¿½ and the audiences loved him  for it.ï¿½   As the tour progressed, Irish  independence, and his motherï¿½s role in achieving it, became a feature of  Oscarï¿½s public pronouncements.ï¿½ On 10  February, when in Chicago, he described Ireland as ï¿½the Niobe* among  nationsï¿½. [6] ï¿½ While in Cincinnati, he  met descendants of Robert Emmet, the executed leader of the 1803 rebellion,  and a few days later in Milwaukee (on 5 March 1882) he praised Emmet and  stated that he was ï¿½strongly in sympathy with the Parnell movementï¿½.ï¿½ He also predicted that more blood would  soon be shed in Ireland in the cause of independence. [7] ï¿½ï¿½ In St Paulï¿½s on St  Patrickï¿½s Day Oscar was introduced to his audience with references to his  mother and praise for her patriotism.ï¿½ In the preamble to his lecture, Oscar portrayed himself as following  in her footsteps politically. His subsequent lecture resulted in his best  reception since his arrival in the United States. Shortly afterwards, he  announced that, by special request, his final (of a series of ten) lecture in  San Francisco, on 5 April, would be on ï¿½Irish patriot poets of the nineteenth  centuryï¿½. [8] ï¿½ The audience was larger  than usual, although the hall was not full. In his lecture, he paid special  tribute to Daniel Oï¿½Connell, William Smith Oï¿½Brien and, inevitably, his  mother. [9] He described her as having been brought up in an atmosphere of  ï¿½alien English thoughtï¿½ and went on to say: Of the quality of Speranzaï¿½s poem  perhaps I should not speak ï¿½ for criticism is disarmed before love ï¿½ but I am  content to abide by the verdict of the nation which has so welcomed her  genius and understood the song, notable for its strength and simplicity, that  ballad of my motherï¿½s on the trial of the Brothers' Sheares in ï¿½98, and that  passionate and lofty lyric written in the year of revolutionï¿½ called ï¿½Courageï¿½.* I would like to linger  on her work longer, I acknowledge, but I think you all know it, and it is  enough for me to have once had the privilege of speaking about my mother to  the race she loves so well. [10]   He finish


Which US city has a name meaning ‘The Fields’?

Spanish Place Names Spanish Place Names Hispanic heritage from coast to coast by Holly Hartman Alcatraz Island, now part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area, draws over a million visitors each year In 1846, during the Mexican War, Commodore John Sloat captured the Mexican village of Yerba Buena and renamed it San Francisco. Adobe buildings in Santa Fe, New Mexico Related Links Origin of State Names The Spanish were among the first Europeans to explore what is now the United States, and the first to found a permanent settlement here (St. Augustine, Florida, in 1565). From Alaska's Madre de Dios Island to Mexico, Maine, the United States is dotted with Spanish place names. Here are a few. Alamo: "poplar." This tall softwood tree gave its name to a number of U.S. places, including the memorable chapel-fort in Texas and the town of Los Alamos in New Mexico, where atomic bombs were produced. Alcatraz Island (California): from "álcatraces," pelican. A sizable pelican population once lived on this rocky island in the San Francisco Bay. Boca Raton (Florida): from "boca de ratónes," a Spanish term applied to nearby inlets. It translates as "mouth of the mouse" (not "rat," which is "rata") and may refer to the jagged rocks at these inlets. It has also been suggested that "ratónes" was a term used for the pirates who might hide in such a place. California The state was named for a mythical land described in a popular Spanish novel from around 1500, Las sergas de Esplandián (The exploits of Esplandián) by Garcia Ordóñez de Montalvo. Cape Canaveral (Florida): from "cañaveral," canebrake. The promontory NASA made famous takes its name from the thickets of cane that grow in sandy areas. Colorado "reddish." The state is named for the reddish color of mud found in the Colorado River. El Paso (Texas): "passage." The border city of El Paso lies at a small gap between the Rockies and the Juarez Mountains of Mexico. This narrow passage has made the city a hub for both north-south and east-west travel. Florida "Flowery." Some say that Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon named the land for the Spanish term for Easter, Pascua de Florida (Flowery Feast), because he first saw the land during the Easter season. Others believe he named it for the area's lush flowers. Fresno (California): "ash tree." The central Californian city and county are named for their abundant ash trees. La Brea (California): "tar." The tar pits in this famous part of Los Angeles have yielded amazing fossils for more than 100 years. Las Cruces (New Mexico): "crosses." The city is named for the burial ground of some 40 travelers who were killed by Apaches in 1830. Las Vegas (Nevada): "meadows." Before casinos and neon lights defined Las Vegas, the area was noteworthy as a desert oasis with artesian springs. Los Angeles (California): "angels." In 1781 Spanish settlers founded El Pueblo de Nuestra Señora la Reina de Los Angeles de Porciúncula (The Town of Our Lady the Queen of the Angels of Porciúncula). It became known as La Ciudad de los Angeles (City of Angels), and then just as Los Angeles. Los Gatos (California): "cats." At the time this western California city was founded, many wildcats roamed the area. Montana from "montaña," mountain. Representative James M. Ashley of Ohio suggested using the Spanish word in honor of the territory's mountainous western part. Nevada "snow-covered." The mountains in this western state are often capped with snow. San Antonio (Texas): "Saint Anthony" (of Padua). On the feast day of St. Anthony in 1691, Spanish explorers found and named the eponymous river. Later the name was given to the city, which was founded in 1718. San Francisco (California): "Saint Francis" (of Assisi). The city by the bay was once a Mexican village named Yerba Buena (Good Grass). In 1846, during the Mexican War, Commodore John Sloat captured and renamed the settlement for its San Francisco de Asís mission (better known as Mission Dolores), which was founded in 1776. Sangre de Cristo Mountains (Colorado and New Mexico): "blood of Christ." This mountain range w


What was the original name of the Cape of Good Hope?

Cape of Good Hope, South Africa. The Most South-Western Point of The African Continent | 360° Aerial Panoramas, 360° Virtual Tours Around the World, Photos of the Most Interesting Places on the Earth Photogallery Total Views: 1 152 135 The discovery of Cape of Good Hope — a geographic location with one of the most romantic names in the world — is due to Portuguese navigator Bartolomeu Dias. At the end of the 15th century Portugal was literally obsessed with discovering the seaway to India sending one expedition after another. In 1487 this task was entrusted to Dias. His voyage, as well as his predecessors', was filled with adventures, shooting incidents with local tribes, and threats of mutiny from his crew. Dias ended up sailing only around Africa thinking that if one continues to sail forward, he would arrive to India sooner or later. After coming to this logical conclusion he turned around, and on his way home in May of 1488 he landed at what he thought was the southernmost point of Africa. The debarkation was not easy — the storm almost wrecked their ship on the cliffs. As a result, Dias named this place "Cape of Storms" and returned to Portugal with peace of mind. But the King Juan the Second thought that the name was too shortsighted: who would want to discover India through such obstacles? So he changed the name to the Cape of Good Hope envisioning that the sea route to India would be well travelled one day. The expedition, led by famous Vasco da Gama, became a success. By the way, he owes his fame to this voyage as it made him the first European who sailed to India. On July 8th, year 1497 the expedition made a grand exit out of the Port of Lisbon and by November of the same year sailed around the Cape of Storms, or to be precise, the Cape of Good Hope. Needless to say that the storms continuing for days and days made it very difficult and caused a damage beyond repair to one of the vessels... However, the heroic deeds of the explorers were not in vain, as now humanity possesses not only the sea route from Europe to India but also an outstanding tourist "attraction". Who wouldn't want to boast about standing on the most southern point of the African continent gazing at the vastness of the ocean and knowing that the only closest land is Antarctica? Centuries later, with the development of cartography, it became clear that "the southernmost point in the continent of Africa" was not the Cape of Good Hope but the Cape Agulhas located 155 km southeast. However, by that time, tourists already made their way to the "imposter" discovered by Bartolomeu Dias so the government decided to simply change the plate to read "The Most South-Western Point of The African Continent" :) Even this change didn't go without a trick! After arriving to Cape of Good Hope by bus tourists first ride the cable cars, then take a long walk to a high, beautiful, long stretching outbound cape with a panoramic view of the mirror-like ocean, where they take classic photos in "Me and The Most South-Western Point of Africa" style. However this cape, named Cape Point, is not really the most southwestern one. The real most southwestern point of the African continent is actually situated several kilometers away — it's an unremarkable place by the water, with a small parking lot nearby and an official plate that reads "The Most South-Western Point of The African Continent" (see photo below). This location is hardly known and is visited by less than 10% of all tourists that come to the Cape of Good Hope :)   Visitor of our website has pointed that the official sign says wrong latitude (23 degrees instead of 33). Photo above with wrong sign was taken in 2003. We found photo in the web of this sign of 2006, there you can see that wrong coordinates have already been fixed.


Which trees leaves are the symbol of the National Trust?

Who designed the National Trust's symbol? Who designed the National Trust's symbol? The National Trust symbol at Lindisfarne Castle. Image courtesy of timparkinson on Flickr CC-BY-2.0 Oak leaves are the logo of the National Trust. While researching the National Trust and the acquisition of their first property of the Clergy House in Alfriston , Sussex, we came across many claims on the internet that the National Trust's symbol was inspired by a carving of an oak leaf to be found in the Clergy House. Image on Wikipedia . We thought I would look into this, but found nothing to support this assertion. The symbol came about as a result of a competition announced by the National Trust in 1935. The entrants were asked to design a symbol representing the National Trust which would be suitable for placing on various signs, notice boards and on their stationery. The adaptability of the design for all types of materials and surfaces was most important. A prize of £30 was offered for the winning design. No other criteria was stipulated. [1] One hundred and nine designs were submitted, but none were thought suitable. It was decided to hold the completion again, but limit it to six designers who would be specially invited to submit their designs. This time they were asked to submit designs based on either an English lion, the rose, or the oak, as these were though to best represent English heritage. [2] [3] The winning design was by artist Joseph Armitage (1880-1945). His other works included decorated carvings on St George's Chapel, Windsor Castle; the Bank of England, and South Africa House. We could find nothing to suggest that the Clergy House inspired Armitage, and in The Thirties Society Journal , Edward Armitage wrote of his father's life and career and there is no mention of Alfriston or Clergy House. It seems therefore, that Armitage was only sticking to the his brief. In 1936, Armitage's design started to appear on signs at National Trust properties. [1] Manchester Guardian 20 May 1935 [2] Manchester Guardian 30 July 1935 [3] The Times, 19 February 1936


What is the first name of Bart’s best friend?

Bart’s Muslim Friend Bart’s Muslim Friend Photo: Mel F The program attempted to portray the Muslim family as no different than a typical American family. The parents were from Jordan where they met and fell in love in college. Sundays are ritualistic in my house. First, there’s football. Both afternoon games and, often, the evening game as well. In between the games is sandwiched The Simpsons — the cartoon about a dysfunctional family that, while often silly, does have profound things to say from time to time. So, this last Sunday, I tuned in and what did I see? Bart (the young son on The Simpsons) following his nose into a backyard where a young boy was cooking lamb. Bart, this week, found a Muslim friend. What’s more, Bart defended his friend, whose name was Bashir, from the town bullies and from the prejudice of his ever bumbling father Homer. (Homer became convinced Bashir and his family were terrorists after talking with his barfly buddies.) This, in many ways, is surprising because Bart tends to be a bit of a bully himself. But there was no double-crossing, no taunts, nothing that made Bart and Bashir seem like anything but the sudden best of buddies. And this, by the way, on a network, FOX, that also airs the program “24″ — a program which had an entire season devoted to foiling a Muslim terrorist plot against the United States. The Simpsons is a pop culture phenomenon in the United States. It began as short filler on the 1980’s Tracey Ullman Show and has gone on to become one of the longest running series on television, currently in its 20th season. And the family and its town of Springfield even made it to the big screen in their first ever feature length movie a few years ago. What I’m trying to say is The Simpsons are a very big deal. The creators have, pretty much, carte blanche to do as they please. They’ve had storylines mocking evangelical Christians, academia and even their own network. So, it shouldn’t be surprising they’d tackle Muslims. But surprise me it did, in a good way, though. The program attempted to portray the Muslim family as no different than a typical American family. The parents were from Jordan where they met and fell in love in college. The father had a job he loved — demolishing buildings. You can imagine where that lead Homer’s imagination. I guess my one problem with the episode was that, at times, it felt a bit preachy. In my own (albeit limited) research on what can be called “multicultural programming,” I’ve found that programs that seem preachy tend not to be taken seriously. Or absorbed. People tune out when they feel like they’re being told what to think. But last week’s episode was certainly a step in the right direction. I wonder, though, if this is a one-shot thing? Will Bashir and his family simply fade away? Or will they be integrated into the series the way Milhouse, Bart’s best friend, and his family have been? Bart often leads Milhouse astray … will we see Bart attempt the same things with Bashir? There could be some really interesting storylines involving The Simpson’s very religious neighbor Ned Flanders as well as Reverend Lovejoy. I suppose it’s not too much to hope that Bashir’s family becomes a part of the series. Although, given the way Apu (the resident Hindu) is treated, it could just perpetuate stereotypes. I guess we’ll just have to wait and see. If you missed the episode, you can watch the whle thing online. The episode you want is called “Mypods and Boomsticks.” Rosemary Pennington Program Coordinator for Voices and Visions is a graduate student in the School of Journalism at Indiana University.


What is Springfield’s neighbouring rival town called?

Springfield | Simpsons Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Elio Casale (former) from 27* series History The Statue of Jebediah Springfield Springfield originally existed in 1648 as Sprynge-Fielde, and the name of the founder was Jebediah Springfield. In its early days, the city was the target of many Native American Indian raids, and to this day many forts and trading posts remain (including Fort Springfield and Fort Sensible ). It was also the site of two battles during the American Civil War. The surnames 'van Houten', 'Muntz' and 'Flanders', as well as the Lutheran denomination within the Springfield Presbylutheran church may be indications that Springfield was a focus of Germanic immigration in the past. The second (or official) founder of Springfield was pioneer Jebediah Springfield, widely celebrated in the town as a brave and proud American hero. He famously once killed a bear with his bare hands, and this deed is immortalized in a bronze statue in front of the city hall. However, revisionist historians have since determined that the bear in fact probably killed Springfield, and not vice-versa. The town motto "a noble spirit embiggens the smallest man" is attributed to Jebediah. Lisa Simpson later discovered that Jebediah Springfield was in fact Hans Sprungfeld, a murderous pirate and enemy of George Washington, but eventually suggested that the myth of Springfield should be preserved for the inspiration it gives to people and did not reveal her findings. [10] During the early 1900s, Springfield started a holiday named "Whacking Day" with the intention of beating up Irish immigrants in Springfield, and eventually transformed into an event where Springfield's denizens beat several snakes to death. In the mid-20th century, the city reached perhaps the pinnacle of its success when it became the home of the Aquacar, a car which could be driven in water like a boat. Springfield was declared one of America's fastest-growing cities. At this point, the city's streets were literally paved with gold. But unfortunately, this economy collapsed when it was discovered that the Aquacar was prone to spontaneous explosion after 600 miles and/or knots. [11] The town has never really recovered from this tragedy (the gold was reportedly shipped to the Sultan of Brunei to encase one of his many elephant herds), but some heavy industry remains in the town, including factories for Ah, Fudge! chocolate, fireworks, candy, children's cartoons , toys , Spirographs, crackers , peanuts, fake vomit, pillows, apple cider , and boxes , as well as a steel mill . During Homer Simpson 's tenure as Springfield's Sanitation Commissioner, however, the whole town was relocated "five miles down the road" and reformed, as the previous location had become flooded with garbage and waste due to Homer's allowing other cities to dump their garbage into the mines that run under the town. Mysteriously, the move was only mentioned once: when Lisa remarked with surprise that they even allowed the casino to come with them when they moved the town while watching its demolition. [12] Springfield was nearly chosen as the host for the Summer Olympic Games, but Bart Simpson 's antics angered representatives from the IOC. [13] It was also nearly awarded an NFL franchise team, The Springfield Meltdowns, but Abraham Simpson attacked the commissioner - mistaking him for a burglar - while he was trying to use the Simpsons' phone. Bart Simpson once accidentally mooned the U.S. flag, and the Simpsons appeared on a talk show to explain the matter. However, the show's host made it appear that Springfield hates America. When the rest of the U.S. reciprocated this loathing, Mayor Quimby changed the name of Springfield to "Liberty-Ville". An enormous patriotic craze ensued, wherein all items were priced at $ 17.76, even houses. [14] The town has split at least twice. Once based on area code changes, into New Springfield and Olde Springfield (Not to be confused with the historical site/tourist center of the same name ). The Military once invaded Springfield despite it being an American


The famous French wine Chablis is made mainly from which grape variety?

Wine Varietals A-Z ‹ Wines.com Types of wine A-Z What’s on the label Wine “varietals” simply means wine made from a specific winegrape.  Varietal wines in the United States are often named after the dominant grapes used in making the wine.  Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Chardonnay, Riesling, Pinot Noir, and Chenin Blanc are examples of grape varieties. When a wine bottle shows a varietal designation on the label (like Merlot) it means that the wine in the bottle is at least 75%  that grape variety (at least 75% Merlot, for example).*   Showing a varietal on the label tells the consumer what to expect from the flavor of the wine. That’s why learning about basic varietals in important. Wine labels in the U.S. often also give information on location like the Mondavi  “Napa Valley” Cabernet Sauvignon shown here. This indicates that the Cabernet grapes in this wine were grown in the “Napa Valley” official wine region (Viticutural Area or appellation). Wines are not required to carry varietal designations and cannot legally do so if the wine is a blend where no varietal is dominant (more than 75%).  This is often the case.  Then labels (in the U.S.) will often show the percentages of grapes used to make the blend. Other more generic names are used to identify wine without any information on the type of grape used or where it was grown. Examples are Red Wine, White Wine, Table Wine, Blush Wine, etc.. Place of origin designations Designations such as Chablis or Chianti indicate wines similar to the wines originally made in geographic regions indicated by those names. Chablis was originally a product of France and Chianti, a product of Italy. Such wines must include an appellation of origin to indicate the true place of origin. Some wines are designated with distinctive names which are permissible only on specific wines from a particular place or region within the country of origin. For example, Pommard from France and Rudesheimer from Germany. COMMON WINE TYPES Spanish white wine grape that makes crisp, refreshing, and light-bodied wines. Aligoté White wine grape grown in Burgundy making medium-bodied, crisp, dry wines with spicy character. Amarone From Italy’s Veneto Region a strong, dry, long- lived red, made from a blend of partially dried red grapes. Arneis A light-bodied dry wine the Piedmont Region of Italy Asti Spumante From the Piedmont Region of Italy, A semidry sparkling wine produced from the Moscato di Canelli grape in the village of Asti Auslese German white wine from grapes that are very ripe and thus high in sugar Banylus A French wine made from late-harvest Grenache grapes and served with chocolate or dishes with a hint of sweetness. By law the wine must contain 15 percent alcohol. Barbaresco A red wine from the Piedmont Region of Italy, made from Nebbiolo grapes it is lighter than Barolo. Bardolino A light red wine from the Veneto Region of Italy. Blended from several grapes the wine garnet in color, dry and slightly bitter, sometimes lightly sparkling. Barolo Highly regarded Italian red, made from Nebbiolo grapes. It is dark, full-bodied and high in tannin and alcohol. Ages well. Beaujolais Typically light, fresh, fruity red wines from and area south of Burgundy, near Lyons, in eastern France. Areas: Beaujolais-Blanc, Beaujolais Villages, Brouilly, Chénas, Chiroubles, Fleurie, Juliénas, Mouliné-àVent, Morgon, Regnie, Saint Amour. Blanc de Blancs Champagne or white wine made from white grapes. Blanc de Noirs White or blush wine or Champagne made from dark grapes. Blush American term for rosé. Any wine that is pink in color. Boal or Bual Grown on the island of Madeira, it makes medium-sweet wines. Brunello This strain of Sangiovese is the only grape permitted for Brunello di Montalcino, the rare, costly Tuscan red. Luscious black and red fruits with chewy tannins. Cabernet Franc Red wine grape used in Bordeaux for blending with Cabernet Sauvignon. It is an earlier-maturing red wine, due to its lower level of tannins. Light- to medium-bodied wine with more immediate fruit than Cabernet Sauvignon and some of the herb


Chianti wine comes from which region of Italy?

Chianti,Italy:Travel Guide to Chianti Wine Region in Tuscany,Italy Buy Museum Tickets Chianti: Holidays in the Wine Region of Tuscany The Chianti area in Tuscany is one of the most beautiful in the whole region, as well as the most well-known and appreciated by visitors from across the world. The borders of the Chianti region are not clearly defined but in general it extends over the provinces of Florence and Siena, covering all of the area between the two cities and extending to the east toward the Valdarno and to the west to the Val d'Elsa. The Chianti wine area extends further beyond the two cities, all around Florence and even toward Arezzo, Pistoia and Montepulciano. You'll often find references to the "Florentine Chianti" and the "Sienese Chianti" to define the areas closest to one or the other city, but these often refer to a wine's origin within the Chianti region. Territory Chianti offers a unique landscape, with green, gentle hills covered with wide fields of vineyards and olive groves, small stone villages, characteristic parishes and countryside homes in stone. The Chianti landscapes are so beautiful and particular that they inspire many photographs which then become postcards and calendars distributed across the globe. You'll love reading about...


Which Persian king invaded Greece to punish Athens?

Persian War Persian Wars        see Map In 499 B.C. the Greek cities of Ionia rebelled against Persian rule. The Persian king, Darius, crushed the revolt and sacked Miletus. Darius invaded Greece to punish Athens for the support of the failed revolt in Ionia. A first Persian invasion failed when the Persian fleet was destroyed in a storm off Mount Athos. A second expedition was decisively beaten by the Athenians and their allies on land at the  Battle of Marathon in 490 BC. Xerxes, Darius' son and successor, launched a third expedition on a massive scale on land and sea. To avoid the risk of losing the fleet in a storm Xerxes ordered a canal to be dug through the Athos peninsula, a notoriously stormy area. As the army advanced along the Thracian coast Persian diplomats attempted to persuade the Greeks to submit. Many cities and the Greek oracle at Delphi decided to accept Persian terms, but some twenty cities, under the leadership of Sparta, refused to yield. On August, 480 B.C., 300 Spartans and 5 600 other warriors died at Thermoplylae in a vain attempt to stop the Persian advance. Then, as Xerxes' army marched south, the Athenians were compelled to evacuate the city, which was burned by the Persians. Yet the Persians had difficulty in supplying their army and Xerxes decided to attack the Greek fleet, which had taken refuge in the Strait of  Salamis near Athens. In the narrow Strait, the superior Persian fleet became disorganised and the Greeks, by skillful maneuvering, were able to win a decisive victory. Xerxes ordered an immediate retreat to prevent his army from being trapped. A token army was left in Greece but this force was destroyed the following year at the Battle of  Plataea. After this defeat the Persians abandoned their expansionist aims and the independence of Greek civilization was secured. www link :


The story of a man who was too proud to run – (1952)?

rompedas: THE STORY OF A MAN WHO WAS TOO PROUD TO RUN THE STORY OF A MAN WHO WAS TOO PROUD TO RUN High Noon on main street From Madrid Miner's photostream at flickr.com High Noon (1952) is possibly the all-time best Western film ever made - a successful box-office production by Stanley Kramer and director Fred Zinnemann [who also directed From Here to Eternity (1953) and A Man For All Seasons (1966)]. The Western genre was employed to tell an uncharacteristic social problem tale about civic responsibility, without much of the typical frontier violence, panoramic landscapes, or tribes of marauding Indians. One of the film posters described the theme of the deserted, lone marshal who stubbornly insisted on delaying his newly-married life with a pacifist Quaker wife (symbolic of US isolationists) in order to stay and confront his former nemesis and paroled murderer - Frank Miller: The story of a man who was too proud to run. The dramatic, tightly-compressed, austere black and white film with high-contrast images was shot in a spare 31 days, and the physically-pained, ravaged look etched on 51 year old Gary Cooper's gaunt face was due to actual illness (a recurring hip problem, bleeding stomach ulcers, and lower back pain), and emotional stress due to his recent breakup with actress Patricia Neal after a three-year, well-publicized affair while separated from his wife. The time span of the film (about 105 minutes) approximates the actual screen length of the film - 85 minutes - accentuated by frequent images of the clock as time rapidly dissipates before the final showdown. Cameraman Floyd Crosby's years of filming New Deal documentaries is evident in the film's sparseness, static compositions, and authentic feel. This simple, stark, low-budget Western classic, with a total budget of $750,000, was nominated for seven Academy Awards including Best Picture (won by Cecil B. DeMille's circus epic The Greatest Show on Earth (1952)), Best Director, and Best Screenplay - it was awarded four awards: Best Song for "High Noon (Do Not Forsake Me, Oh My Darlin')" (sung by Tex Ritter throughout the film, lyrics by Ned Washington, music by Dimitri Tiomkin), Best Scoring of a Dramatic Picture (Dimitri Tiomkin), Best Film Editing (Elmo Williams and Harry Gerstad), and Best Actor for Gary Cooper's performance - his second Oscar after a win for Sergeant York (1941). (Cooper's win was an unusual honor, since Western films (and acting roles) are rare nominees and winners in Academy history! The film's theme song was made a popular hit by Western singer Frankie Laine.) Presumably, the Academy felt obligated to honor one of filmdom's greatest directors (DeMille) with the Best Picture Oscar, as his career was coming to an end. (High Noon (1952) , review by Tim Dirks at filmsite.org) Grace Kelly Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly as newlyweds Will and Amy Kane From movie...ine.co.uk Directed by Fred Zinnemann, High Noon stars Gary Cooper and Grace Kelly as newlyweds Will and Amy Kane. Will has recently decided to retire as the marshal of Hadleyville, a small town in New Mexico. When Kane learns that Frank Miller (Ian MacDonald), a criminal Kane put behind bars, is about to be released from prison, Kane must postpone his new life with his new wife. After all, Miller has already declared revenge on Kane when the clock hits twelve and Kane destroy the whole town to get to him. To protect the town, Kane sticks around to stand his ground. The town isn’t as courageous as Kane though, and he has a hard time trying to find people to get his back. Soon Frank hops on the train headed toward Hadleyville with three of his gang members. Time keeps ticking and everyone has an excuse not to help Kanel. Amy, who just wants to leave town, threatens to leave Kane if he doesn’t come with. Unlike her new husband, she doesn’t believe in violence and wants no part of it. As the clock strikes high noon, Kane must face off alone with one of the most dangerous criminals in the west. Cue the slow cowboy music and release the tumbleweeds. This shootout is history in the making. Wri


By what name was the notorious organisation run by the Kray twins known?

Top ten criminal gangs - Mirror Online Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email 1 - The Thompson Gang Not to be confused with the Thompson Twins, the Thompson Gang ruled Glasgow for three decades from the 70s to the 90s. Their ‘Godfather’, Arthur Thompson, began his criminal empire as a council estate money lender. Those who failed to pay their debts were crucified by being nailed to doors and furniture. Protection rackets and forays into the drug trade soon followed. Although a feared man of violence, there were rivals out for Thompson’s blood. In 1966 he escaped death when a bomb exploded under his car, but his mother-in-law was killed. The next week he spotted two rival gangsters he suspected of the bomb attack and forced their van off the road with his car. Their van hit a lamp post, killing both men. In 1991 Thompson’s son, Arthur Jr, known as ‘Fatboy’ was shot dead outside their home. A  rival gangland figure, Paul Ferris was arrested for the shooting. On the day of Fatboy’s funeral the bodies two of Ferris’s friends, Robert Glover and Joe “Bananas” Hanlon were found dumped on the route of the funeral procession. Both had been shot in the head and up the anus. Robin Hood: Pablo Escobar's carefully cultivated public image made him popular with Medellin's poor (Photo: Reuters) 2 - The Medellín Cartel By 1980, the cocaine smuggled out of Columbia had overtaken coffee as the country’s number one export. The illegal trade was controlled by a ruthless collection of gangsters, armed with military weapons, based in Colombia's second-largest city - Medellín. At its height, the Medellín Cartel was shipping fifteen tons of cocaine per day (worth US$60m), around the world. The gang, led by Juan Pablo Escobar and ‘Uncle’ Joe Ochoa were ruthless in eliminating anyone who tried to stop them. They assassinated more than 30 leading judges, police officers and politicians who opposed them. They even killed 110 innocents when they bombed a plane in an attempt to murder presidential candidate Cesar Trujillo. He was not on the flight. In the end, with the backing of undercover US Special Forces, the Columbian Government cracked down on the cartel. Escobar and Ochoa were hunted down and killed by police. The Cartel’s grip was broken. 3 - The Manson F amily Charismatic but psychotic hippie Charles Manson gathered a group male and female followers around him in California in 1969. He called them the Manson Family. He had studied the occult and convinced his followers of his Helter Skelter theory, that a coming race war would end the world. In August 1969, he led his heavily armed followers to a ranch near Los Angeles. There they found actress Sharon Tate, who was married to film director Roman Polanski, who was in England on business. Tate, who was eight months pregnant, was with three friends, Jay Sebring, Wojciech Frykowski, and Abigail Folger. Manson and his followers massacred them all in an orgy of stabbing and shooting. The next day Manson and his 'disciples’ murdered another couple, Rosemary and Leno La Bianca in their LA home. Police found Manson had used his victims’ blood to scrawl the words ‘helter skelter’ on the door of a fridge. Denied parole for the twelfth time in April 2012, he will remain in a Californian State Prison until he is at least 92 years old. Eastenders: The Kray Brothers - like the Mitchells, only less cuddly (Photo: Daily Mirror) 4 - The Kray brothers Boxing twins Ronald 'Ronnie' and Reginald 'Reggie' Kray led a criminal gang that ruled the East End of London by fear in the 50s and 60s. Despite being involved in armed robberies, arson, protection rackets, and violent assaults - that included torture and murder - through their status as nightclub owners, the twins mixed with the likes of Judy Garland, Frank Sinatra and Diana Dors to become celebrities in their own right. Beneath all the glamour of the swinging sixties, there lurked a cold brutality. Ronnie Kray shot and killed rival George Cornell in the Blind Beggar pub in Whitechapel in March 1966


50 years ago: The Beatles and James Bond – beatle.net by dvt | posted in: 50 Years Ago , Other products , Trivia | 0 The Beatles were in Hamburg and James Bond was in the clutches of Dr. No on Crab Tree Island As detailed in last week’s edition, the Beatles were playing nightly at the Star-Club in Hamburg from November 1 – 14, 1962. During this time, people back in Merry Old England were enjoying the first James Bond film, “Dr. No.” In fact, the first James Bond film made its world-wide premier in London on October 5, 1962, the same day that the first Beatles single, “Love Me Do,” was released! This week’s trivia questions pertain to other connections between the Beatles and James Bond. 1. Which Beatles movie contains gimmicks and music mimicking the James Bond craze? 2. Name the three James Bond theme songs produced by Beatles producer George Martin, along with the artist who sang each song. 3. In the film “Goldfinger,” what remark does James Bond make about the Beatles when discussing the proper temperature for drinking Dom Perignon champagne? 4. The James Bond film “The Spy Who Loved Me” has two connections to Ringo and one connection to Paul. Can you describe them? Hint: Two of the connections are linked to the theme song for the film, “Nobody Does It Better.” 5. Actor Richard Vernon appears in both a James Bond movie and a Beatles film. Name the two movies and the roles he played. REVEAL THE ANSWERS 1. The Beatles second film, “Help!,” was influenced by the James Bond craze. After confronting the Beatles as they leave their apartment, Klang and Bhuta prepare to follow the Fab Four’s car in a Harrods truck that drops tacks into the street. This “chase scene” parodies the classic scene in “Goldfinger” when the back of James Bond’s Aston Martin car releases smoke and oil slicks in front of the cars in pursuit. The music for this scene in “Help!” is a variation of the “James Bond Theme.” A portion of this music was used to open the Capitol Records soundtrack album for “Help!” 2. George Martin produced the following James Bond theme songs: “From Russia With Love” by Matt Monro, “Goldfinger” by Shirley Bassey and “Live And Let Die” by Wings. Martin also produced the score for the film soundtrack for “Live And let Die.” The book “The Beatles Solo on Apple Records” tells the fascinating and humorous story about how Paul was asked to write the theme song for “Live And Let Die” and the meeting between George Martin and film producer Harry Saltzman during which Saltzman asked Martin who they should get to sing the title song! Saltzman, who had used singers such as Matt Monro, Shirley Bassey, Tom Jones and Nancy Sinatra for prior Bond films, had female vocalists like Thelma Houston and Aretha Franklin in mind. When Martin explained that they would not get the song unless they used Paul’s recording, Saltzman consented after realizing that having an ex-Beatle sing the theme song could be a plus. 3. After noticing that a bottle of Dom Perignon champagne had lost its chill, James Bond climbs out of bed to get a fresh bottle from the hotel suite refrigerator. He explains to his beautiful female companion, Jill Masterson, “My dear girl, there are some things that just aren’t done, such as drinking Dom Perignon ’53 above the temperature of 38 degrees Fahrenheit. That’s just as bad as listening to the Beatles without earmuffs!” Shortly after insulting the Beatles, Bond was knocked unconscious by Goldfinger’s Korean henchman, Odd-Job. Although he recovered, the girl was painted gold from head to toe, causing her to suffocate from lack of oxygen passing through her skin. 4. The lead Bond Girl in “The Spy Who Loved Me” was Barbara Bach, who later married Ringo. The theme song for the film, “Nobody Does It Better” (performed by Carly Simon), was produced by Richard Perry, who produced the albums “Ringo” and “Goodnight Vienna” for Ringo. Finally, the guitar solo in the song was played by Laurence Juber, who later was a member of Wings with Paul McCartney. 5. Actor Richard Vernon appears in the James Bond film “Goldfinger” as Colonel Smither


The Hungarian national dish goulash is chiefly flavoured with which spice?

Traditional Hungarian Goulash (Gulyás) - The Daring Gourmet The Daring Gourmet Grappling Each Dish By The Horns Sign up for our newsletter! Email* Written on 18 March, 2014 Traditional Hungarian goulash is a prime example of how a few simple ingredients, cooked properly, can yield an incredible flavor.  Though many variations of Hungarian goulash exist, and every cook makes it just a bit differently, this is a traditional, authentic recipe from the heart of Hungary. You already know how much I love Hungary from previous Hungarian recipes I’ve posted so I’ll spare you some of the sentimentality this time.  Needless to say, Hungary holds a special place in my heart, in my family’s hearts.  My brother lived there for 2 years as a young man, regularly wrote home to us about his experiences there, the beautiful scenery and breathtaking buildings, his love for the Hungarian people.  When I visited Budapest I immediately fell in love with it.  It has become one of my most favorite European cities.  Its name comes from the two sides of the city (Buda and Pest) separated by the Danube River running through it.  I don’t know that any city has a more breathtaking site than Budapest’s famous chain bridge, its parliament building, and the incredible Buda Castle. Hungary’s history has been one of hardship and heartbreak.  But the passion and stamina of soul has remained in the hearts of the Hungarian people.  I’ve always been touched by Hungary’s national anthem, Himnusz, or “hymn”, written by the poet Kölcsey.  Their anthem is a poetic prayer and unlike most anthems that focus on an expression of national pride, the Hungarian anthem is a direct, heartfelt plea to God.  In the mid-20th century, during the years of strongest communist rule in Hungary, the words were not song, only the music was played.  The communist government asked two of the most acclaimed artists of that time, a poet and composer, to rewrite the national anthem.  Both refused.  The next communist leader also tried, unsuccessfully, to have it changed.  Hungary’s national anthem remains Himnusz.  The first three lines: O God, bless the nation of Hungary With your grace and bounty Extend over it your guarding arm I also love Hungarian food.  Their breads and smoked sausages are fantastic, as are their meats, stews, sauces, desserts.  Today I’m going to share the national dish of Hungary:  Goulash, or, as Hungarians call it, gulyás, meaning “herdsman.”  Its origins date back to the 9th century Magyar shepherds as a simple meat and onion stew prepared in heavy iron kettles known as bogracs.  In the 15th century invading Ottoman Turks introduced a new spice to Hungary, paprika.  While the rest of Europe remained lukewarm towards this red chili pepper from the New World, Hungary embraced it and paprika has since become a defining element of Hungarian cuisine. Goulash is kind of in between a soup and a stew.  Unlike some stews, Goulash is not overly packed full of beef and vegetables, it is a little more brothy.  But through the cooking process, the broth becomes thicker and more like a rich sauce. And no, contrary to popular belief here in the U.S., goulash is NOT made with ground beef or (heaven forbid) macaroni noodles! To achieve the ultimate flavor, the cooking method is important and quality Hungarian paprika is essential.  And lots of it!  None of this “2 teaspoons of paprika” jazz.  Hungarians use very generous amounts of paprika, and that’s key.  A Hungarian once told us, “however much paprika the recipe calls for – at least double or triple it!”  For this size batch of Goulash, you want to use a full 1/4 cup of it.  When I  lived in Germany Hungary was just a few hours away and I would stock up on it when I visited.  Now I order it online and recommend this imported Hungarian paprika .  I mentioned earlier, many variations of goulash exist.  Some include turnip or wine or caraway seeds, to name a few.  But this recipe is the traditional, old-fashioned way of making Goulash that my brother and I learned from older generations of Hungarian women and it needs no emb


Truva in Turkey is the site of which ancient city?

Troy - Canakkale, Turkey - History and Visitor Information Site information Troy HISTORY Troy or “Truva” is one of the most famous and historically significant sites in the world. Located in modern day Turkey, the site marks the meeting place of Anatolia, the Aegean and the Balkans, making it a vitally important source of information about the historic relationships between these regions. Imbued with several millennia of history and the subject of legend, Troy’s fame mainly derives from being the fabled location of the Trojan War. There are several ancient accounts of this conflict, mainly fiction, the most famous of which was written by Homer in The Iliad. The story goes that the Greeks besieged Troy after Helen, wife of the Menelaus, the king of Sparta, was taken by Paris of Troy. Many historians now believe that the reason for the Trojan War was a bitter commercial rivalry between the people of Troy and the Mycenaeans. It was also Troy which was the subject of Virgil's epic poem The Aeneid, in which the Greeks laid the famous “Trojan Horse” trap for the people of Troy. The Greeks, pretending to have left Troy during the Trojan War, placed a wooden horse at the gates of the city as a purported trophy of the Trojans’ victory. In fact, Greek soldiers were hiding inside the horse and, once taken in by the Trojans, proceeded to destroy the city and claim victory. The archaeological site of Troy has an obligatory replica of a Trojan horse for visitors. The vast ruins now found at Troy lay witness to thousands of years of history, with the oldest section dating back to the late fourth millennium BC. Over the millennia, Troy became a bustling commercial hub, particularly from 1700 BC. However, a combination of natural disasters, invasions and occupations led to the city being rebuilt numerous times. Each part of the site is numbered, correlating to a specific period of time. The famous walls of Troy, which played such an important role on the Trojan War, some of which remain, can be seen in the VII section. It is said that Alexander the Great visited Troy in 334BC, at the start of his campaign against the Persians. The Macedonian leader is believed to have paid his respects at the Tomb of Achilles. Troy continued to maintain its status under the Romans, especially after it was identified as the location of Homer’s Iliad in 188 BC and the city was exempt from taxes. The site has a mix of Greek and Roman monuments, many built by prominent figures such as Alexander the Great and the Roman Emperor Augustus. Regardless of whether Troy was the actual site of the Trojan War, the archaeological site of Troy is a fascinating place for history enthusiasts and tourists alike. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage site. This impressive site features as one of our Top 10 Tourist Attractions in Turkey .


The American woodchuck or whistle-pigis also known by what name?

How to Get Rid of Groundhogs: Woodchucks Facts & Info wildlife pest guides . Habits Groundhogs are primarily active during daylight hours, usually feeding in the early morning. They are strict herbivores and eat a variety of vegetables including soybeans, beans, peas, carrot tops, alfalfa and grasses. When not feeding, they are known to sunbathe during the warmest periods of the day. Groundhogs are among the few mammals that enter into true hibernation, which generally starts in late fall near the end of October and continues until late February. Habitat In general, groundhogs prefer open areas to create burrow systems. Specifically, they can be found burrowing in fields and pastures, along fences and roadsides, and near building foundations or the bases of trees. Threats Groundhogs are known as a nuisance pest because they can cause extensive damage to home gardens, farms, orchards and field crops as a result of their feeding and burrowing habits. When burrowing, they have been known to destroy building foundations, create unwanted holes on lawns and cause electrical outages from gnawing on underground wires. Groundhogs rarely come in contact with humans and therefore pose no major public health hazards; however, they are capable of carrying fleas, ticks and rabies. Groundhog Prevention Groundhogs sometimes den in crawlspaces, so it is important to inspect the outside of your home for access points, such as broken vent covers or holes in the foundation. Homeowners should seal all cracks and crevices with caulk, repair any loose siding and install a mesh cover over chimneys and other exposed openings.


Which South American rodent yields what is said to be the most expensive fur?

rodent - definition - What is ? What is ? rodent definition : rodent Rodents (from Latin rodere, "to gnaw") are mammals of the order Rodentia, which are characterized by a single pair of unremittingly growing incisors in each of the upper and lower jaws. About 40% of all mammal species are rodents; they are found in vast numbers on all continents except Antarctica. They are the most diversified mammalian order and live in a variety of terrestrial habitats, including human-made environments. Species can be arboreal, fossorial (burrowing), or semiaquatic. Well-known rodents include mice, rats, squirrels, prairie dogs, porcupines, beavers, guinea pigs, hamsters, and capybaras. Other animals such as rabbits, hares, and pikas were once included with them, but are now considered to be in a separate order, the Lagomorpha. Most rodents are small animals with robust bodies, short limbs, and long tails. They use their sharp incisors to gnaw food, excavate burrows, and defend themselves. Most eat seeds or other plant material, but some have more varied diets. They tend to be social animals and many species live in societies with complex ways of communicating with each other. Mating among rodents can vary from monogamy, to polygyny, to promiscuity. Many have litters of underdeveloped, altricial young, while others have precocial (relatively well developed) at birth. The rodent fossil record dates back to the Paleocene on the supercontinent of Laurasia. They share a most recent common ancestor with rabbits, hares, and pikas, mammals whose incisors also grow continually. Rodents greatly diversified in the Eocene, as they spread across continents, sometimes even crossing oceans. Rodents reached both South America and Madagascar from Africa, and were the only terrestrial placental mammals to reach and colonize Australia. Rodents have been used as food, for clothing, as pets, and as laboratory animals in research. Some species, in particular the brown rat, the black rat, and the house mouse, are serious pests, eating and spoiling food stored by humans, and spreading diseases. Accidentally introduced species of rodents are often considered to be invasive, and have caused the extinction of numerous species, such as island birds, previously isolated from land-based predators. == Characteristics == The distinguishing feature of the rodents is their pairs of continuously growing, razor-sharp incisors. Because they do not stop growing, the animal must continue to wear them down so that they do not reach and pierce the skull. As the incisors grind against each other, the softer dentine on the rear of the teeth wears away, leaving the sharp enamel edge shaped like the blade of a chisel. Chinchillas and guinea pigs have a high-fiber diet; their molars have no roots and grow continuously like their incisors. In many species, the molars are relatively large, intricately structured, and highly cusped or ridged, though some, such as Pseudohydromys, have smaller and simpler ones. Rodent molars are well equipped to grind food into small particles. While the largest species, the capybara, can weigh as much as , most rodents weigh less than . The smallest rodent is the Baluchistan pygmy jerboa, which averages only in head and body length, with adult females weighing only . Rodents have wide-ranging morphologies, but typically have squat bodies and short limbs. The agouti is fleet-footed and antelope-like, being digitigrade and having hoof-like nails. The majority of rodents have tails, which can be of many shapes and sizes. Some tails are prehensile, as in the Eurasian harvest mouse, and the fur on the tails can vary from bushy to completely bald. The tail is sometimes used for communication, as when beavers slap their tails on the water surface or house mice rattle their tails to indicate alarm. Some species have vestigial tails or no tails at all. In some species, the tail is capable of regeneration if a part is broken off. The diversity of characteristics of rodents is great, sometimes even in closely related species. Characteristics of several rodent


What is chased downhill in an annual race by villagers of Brockworth in Gloucester?

Extreme Sports - Annual Cheese Rolling event at Cooper's Hill - YouTube Extreme Sports - Annual Cheese Rolling event at Cooper's Hill Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Dec 11, 2007 Brave runners risked their necks as they chased a rolling cheese down a hill in a traditional contest. The Cheese Rolling at Cooper's Hill in Brockworth, Gloucestershire, is an old custom thought to be part of an old fertility rite celebrating Spring and Summer. The object is to catch the rolling cheese but as it travels as fast as a car the prize is given to whoever reaches the finish line first. The winner of the chase gets to keep the prize of a seven to eight pound Double Gloucester cheese. Jason Crowther from Pembrokeshire won the first of the four races, declaring he had "gone faster than everybody else, bounced better than everybody else" to reach the finish line first. Asked if he ached, he said... Category


What was the band Madness’s only UK No.1?

Madness Concert Music Dubai Madness live concert, Dubai Concert, Dubai live entertainment,Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium British music legends Madness have been confirmed to play at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Stadium on Thursday October 6. One of the most prominent bands of the late 1970s and early 1980s, Madness are an English SKA band that formed in Camden, London and were part of the 2Tone Ska revival. They were hugely popular in the 1980s, spending over 214 weeks in the UK singles chart between 1980 and 1986, including 15 singles in the Top 10. They had only one No.1 during their career, but House of Fun is still a current radio favourite. Led by gang leader Suggs, Madness are still a band in demand and in February 2015 the band announced the Grandslam tour, taking in 20 outdoor venues.The band shot back into prominence in 2012 when they performed at the Queen's Diamond Jubilee Concert at Buckingham Palace, and then played at the closing Ceremony for the London Olympics. Madness also announced their new album Can't Touch Us Now which is due to be released 21st October 2016 and a tour to follow in December 2016. Doors open at 7PM. Tickets for the show on October 6 are available from Platinumlist.net, with seated tickets AED250 and standing AED300.


In Heraldry what term describes a figure lying with head erect?

A GLOSSARY OF TERMS USED IN HERALDRY by JAMES PARKER Abacot . See Cap . Abased , (fr. abaissé): this term is used when a chevron , fesse , or other ordinary, is borne lower than its usual situation. Charges, however, when placed low down in the shield are said to be in base. Abatements , sometimes called Rebatements , are marks of disgrace attached to arms on account of some dishonourable act of the bearer. They are shewn by pieces of different shapes being to all appearance cut out of, or off from, the shield; their shapes and positions are represented by the following varieties, which are nine in number, and must be either sanguine or tenné, which the old writers call "staynande colours," otherwise they are no abatements but honourable charges, viz.-- 1. Delf.         4. Point dexter.     7. Gore sinister.       2. Inescutcheonreversed. 5. Point pointed.    8. Gusset dexter.       3. Plain Point.     6. Point champaine.   9. Gusset sinister.     As the use of arms in not compulsory, a bearer would of course rather relinquish them than publish his own disgrace by bearing them abated. Abatements such as the above exist only in systems of heraldry, and no instance of their actual use is on record: but under the several headings diagrams will be found explaining the meaning of the terms which are used by heraldic writers.     Broken chevrons, and beasts turned towards the sinister, are supposed by some heraldic writers to have been given as abatements .     "And Edward the Third of England ordained two of six stars which a gentleman had in his arms to be effaced, because he had sold a seaport of which he was made governor." [According to Sir George Mackenzie, in allusion to AYMERY OF PAVIA, a Lombard, governor of Calais in 1349, who bore azure, four mullets or.]     There is another mark of disgrace which is due only to the traitor: is consists in debasing or reversing the entire coat. Ace : See Cards . Achievements , spelt sometimes atchievements, and more frequently hatchments: coats of arms in general, and particularly those funeral escutcheons, which being placed upon the fronts of houses or in churches, or elsewhere, set forth the rank and circumstances of the deceased. The arms upon the latter may in all cases be either single or quartered.     When the deceased is the last of his line a death's head may be placed over his arms instead of, or besides, the crest.     A. OFFICIAL PERSONAGES. 1, 2. A king or reigning queen, whether married or not.--The royal arms complete, upon a ground entirely black.     3. A queen consort.--The achievements of a queen consort should be arranged in a manner similar to that of the lady of a peer.     4. Archbishops and bishops.--An archbishop or bishop has his paternal arms impaled after the insignia of his see, both being surmounted by a mitre. The ground must be per pale, white on the dexter side, signifying that the see never dies, and black on the sinister, denoting the decease of the bishop. Whether the bishop be married or unmarried will make no difference in the arrangement of his achievement .     The arms of the bishops of Winchester and Oxford(the one, prelate, and the other, chancellor of the order of the garter) should be encircled by the garter, and have their badges pendent. The archbishops of Armagh and Dublin bear the badge of the order of S.Patrick in the same manner. Prelates having temporal jurisdiction, (as the bishops of Durham had,) may bear a crosier and sword saltirewise behind their arms; the hilt of the sword should be uppermost.     5, 6. The dean of a cathedral or collegiate church, or the head of a college, whether married or not.--The insignia of the deanery or college impaled with the paternal coat must be placed upon a ground parted per pale white and black, as in No. 4. A dean or other clerk should by no means bear a helmet , mantle , or crest .     The deans of Windsor, Westminster, and S.Patrick's, Dublin, should bear the badges of their respective orders.     7. Kings of Arms.--The achievement of a king of arms s


Which mythical hero had a horse called Xanthus?

Bestiary | Theoi Greek Mythology The fantastic creatures of Greek mythology and legend can be divided into eight broad categories : 1. MYTHICAL MONSTERS Awful humanoid creatures. These included monsters such as the Gorgons and Echidna. 2. MYTHICAL HYBRIDS Creatures which combine human and animal forms or various animals. These include creatures such as the Centaur (Horse-Man), Sphinx (Lion-Woman), Hippocamp (Fish-Horse), and Chimaera (Lion-Goat-Snake). 3. MYTHICAL ANIMALS Normal animals with some fantastic attribute. Examples include the winged horse Pegasus, the giant Erymanthian Boar, the fire-breathing Bulls of Colchis, and the inescapable hunting-dog Laelaps. 4. DRAGONS A breed of serpentine monsters, usually equipped with some magical power. They include creatures such as the Hydra, the Dragon of the Golden Fleece, Python, the Ethiopian Sea-Monster and the she-dragon Echidna. 5. GIANTS Gigantic men, often with fantastic features or abilities. A few examples are the hundred-handed Hecatoncheires, the one-eyed Cyclopes, the water-walking hunter Orion, the wrestler Antaeus, and the monstrous Typhon. 6. GHOSTS & DEMONS Creatures from the underworld which haunted the earth. They included the Empusae, Erinyes, Vampires and haunting ghosts of the dead. Fabulous tribes of men which were believed to inhabit the lands of Terra Incognita, the "Unknown Earth." Examples of these are the Pygmies, the one-legged Sciapods, dog-headed Cynocephali, headless Blemmyae, and one-eyed Arimaspians. BESTIARY MEDUSA Greek myth and legend is filled with a wide variety of monsters and creatures ranging from Dragons, Giants, Demons and Ghosts, to multiformed creatures such as the Sphinx, Minotaur, Centaurs, Manticores and Griffins. There were also many fabulous animals such as the Nemean Lion, golden-fleeced Ram and winged horse Pegasus, not to mention the creatures of legend such as the Phoenix, Unicorns (Monocerata). Even amongst the tribes of man, myth spoke of strange peoples inhabiting the far reaches of the earth such as the hopping Umbrella-Foots, the one-eyed Arimaspians, the Dog-Headed men, and the puny Pygmies. AMPHISBAENAE see Beasts, African AUTOMOTONS (Automotones) Creatures crafted out of metal and endowed with life by the smith-god Hephaestus. BULLS, BRONZE (Tauroi Khalkeoi) Four fire-breathing, bronze bulls which Hephaestus crafted for King Aeetes of Colchis. CELEDONES (Keledones) Golden singing maidens which Hephaistos crafted for the first temple of Apollo at Delphi. DOGS, GOLD & SILVER (Kuones Khryseos Argyreos) A pair of gold and silver dogs which Hephaestus crafted for King Alcinous of the Phaeacians. HORSES, CABEIRIAN (Hippoi Kabeirikoi) A pair of metallic, fire-breathing horses owned by the twin Cabiri gods. MAIDENS, GOLDEN (Kourai Khryseai) Four golden maidens which Hephaestus crafted as his own attendants. TALOS A bronze giant which Hephaestus crafted for Queen Europa of Crete to patrol the borders of her island. BASILISCS see Beasts, African BEASTS, AFRICAN (Theres Aithiopes) The semi-legendary land of Ethiopia (Sub-saharan Africa) was the home of many fabulous beasts. AMPHISBAENAE (Amphisbainai) Saharan snakes with two heads, one at each end of the body. BASILISCS (Basiliskoi) Deadly serpents which killed by touch. BULLS, ETHIOPIAN (Tauroi Aithiopikoi) Gigantic African bulls whose red hides were impervious to steel. CATOBLEPAS (Katoblepon) African hoofed animals whose downward looking head, when raised, could kill man with a gaze or with its noxious breath. DRAGONS, ETHIOPIAN (Drakones Aithiopikoi) Gigantic African serpents. LEUCROCOTAE (Leukrokota) An animals with a powerful jaw of bone in place of teeth, which could imitate human voices to lure it prey. PEGASI, ETHIOPIAN (Pegasoi Aithiopikoi) The winged horses of Ethiopia who had a single horn growing from their forehead. SATYRS, ISLAND (Satyroi Nesioi) Ape-like satyrs native to certain islands off the African coast. SATYRS, LIBYAN (Satyroi Libyes) Monkey-like satyrs who lived in the forest of Mount Atlas. SPHINXES, ETHIOPIAN (Sphinxes Aithiopikoi) Women-headed A


In Heraldry what term describes a figure walking?


A poem of 1735 saw the origin of which devoted couple?

A.Word.A.Day --Darby and Joan Darby and Joan (Artist unknown; photo: Aida Yared ) This week's comments noun: A devoted old couple leading a quiet, uneventful life. ETYMOLOGY: After a couple named in an 18th century poem in The Gentleman's Magazine (London). NOTES: In 1735 Henry Woodfall, a printer's apprentice, wrote a ballad titled "The joys of love never forgot: a song" about a happily married elderly couple. His inspiration for those characters was his own boss John Darby and his wife Joan: "Old Darby, with Joan by his side, You've often regarded with wonder: He's dropsical, she is sore-eyed, Yet they're never happy asunder ..." As you can imagine, he wrote this poem after Darby's death. This poem in turn became an inspiration for follow-up poems and eventually Darby and Joan became a metaphor. In the UK, clubs for old people are still called Darby and Joan clubs. USAGE: "On the shores of holy Lake Manosarovar there is a nameless hotel run by  a very elderly couple, a sort of Tibetan Darby and Joan." Karen Swenson; At Tibetan Hotels, Don't Expect the Light To Be Left On;  The Wall Street Journal (New York); Dec 4, 2001. A THOUGHT FOR TODAY: It is good to rub and polish your mind against that of others. -Michel de Montaigne, essayist (1533-1592) A.Word.A.Day by email:


If a doctor gave you the Ishihara Test for what condition would he be testing you?

Ishihara Color Test – Color Blindness got to 3 and thats it bradley says: tried test only got test 2 admin says: June 11, 2009 at 8:16 am Hi Bradley, You should keep trying each ishihara test until the bottom, dont stop at the first test you can’t do:) Doing them all helps you understand the severity of your color blindness. Also try the color arrangement test to get a mathematical readout of your color blindness, and its severity! Charles July 9, 2009 at 8:17 am Hi, I found this website to be really helpful! I was told when I was small that I was color blind, and knew it had something to do with Red, Green and Brown. This website has helped me understand that I’m definately red/green color blind. 20 years after I was told, I now know for sure, thanks to this website. Great stuff. Excellent. admin says: July 9, 2009 at 2:05 pm Jim, Glad you found the ishihara test useful:) I trialled it on a friend of mine, he’s 40 and just found out he’s mildly color blind too. To some of us it barely makes a difference i guess! Charles 🙁 i applied for the air force on thursday, a medical was involved… including an isihara eye test…….. i failed it 3 times 🙁 not my job oportunities are extremely limited im 3CP color blind & a female… i never knew, still quite shocked!!!!!!! BERTIE says: September 2, 2009 at 9:20 pm Just looking at these tests makes me feel more at rest. I have moderate colour acuity due to long sightedness but not colour blind although eyesight does affect your colour vision, yet i can see 22 of the 24 plates. Do you think i would pass an RAF medical colour test? admin says: Hi Bertie, I redid your post without full capitals for you:) The Air Force is probably the strictest career path in the world when it comes to color blindness. Whether or not you are accepted depends on how well you do with your visual tests, and which position you are seek. Which plates did you get wrong? A couple of the plates are supposed to appear blank if you have normal vision:) You could also try my color arrangement test, it was designed by american military personel originally, though i doubt it is used in the UK. Charles September 24, 2009 at 11:03 pm Thanks Admin I can do the colour arrangement test and it reports I’m not colour blind because I complete it correctly. A couple of the plates above that I couldn’t see were 73 and 5. Must point out that some of these plates I have to really look at to get the numbers. I have done the Farnsworth 100 Hue Test and manage to do very well on it. I know my current perscription for glasses has been changed slightly and these glasses are heavily scratched. I find my glasses do affect my colour vision, making colours appear slightly darker then normal. Without the glasses I have very good colour acuity but at a restricted distance. Can I just ask how accurate are these tests? Are your plates a true representation or do you think the reproduction of your plates makes it harder to see the numbers. Thanks again, Bertie September 25, 2009 at 8:20 am Hi Bertie, The plates do get progressively harder to see, though my wife (who is not color blind) can easily see every plate correctly. Being color blind, i know that some are harder than others for me to see, but cannot really tell you how people with normal color vision see them:). What you hinted at is correct, these plates are as accurate as possible, but there is every risk that they aren’t exactly the same as a physical copy of the test plates. The images are very close to the same, but everything from the lighting in your room to the quality of your monitor, and its settings will adjust this. Try doing the test from someone elses computer and see how you go – you’d be amazed how different computer monitors show colors differently! My glasses are not scratched too badly, but if yours are as bad as you say, then i am sure they would manipulate the colors to some extent – much like cataracts? Cataracts dont directly modify your color vision, but the clouding does filter any light entering the eye. Hope this helps,


When the original Top Twenty was compiled it wasn’t for records – what was it for?

The UK Number Ones : 1950s Sheet Music Sales Week Ending SONG TITLE Notable Recording(s) + Artist Links Weeks COMMENT 7 Jan 1950 You're Breaking My Heart Ink Spots 2 They were a top close-harmony singing act   of black Americans. 21 Jan 1950 Hop Scotch Polka Billy Whitlock 1 Whitlock wrote the piece with that title,   but called it "Scotch Hot" on the recording! 28 Jan 1950 The Harry Lime Theme Anton Karas 4 (Returned    for 3 weeks from w/e 18/2/50) Famed theme from the spy film "The   Third Man", starring Orson Welles.  The theme was composed by the performer. 4 Feb 1950 Dear Hearts And Gentle People 1: Dinah Shore Song was a radio favourite on the "Billy Cotton Band Show". 11 Mar 1950 Music! Music! Music! Teresa Brewer 6 First major hit for the girl from   Ohio.  She later did badly against UK cover versions. 22 Apr 1950 (If I Knew You Were Comin') I'd've Baked A Cake Eve Young & The Homesteaders 1 Another happy-go-lucky radio favourite   which Billy Cotton helped to popularise. 29 Apr 1950 My Foolish Heart Billy Eckstine 11 He was a deep-voiced star from the 1930s,   still very popular throughout the 50s. 8 Jul 1950 Bewitched (Bothered and Bewildered) 1: Doris Day Written by Rodgers & Hart. Recorded by   Doris Day in 1949. 9 Sep 1950 Silver Dollar (Roll, Roll, Roll) Eve Young & The Homesteaders 7 Similar style to Eve's previous hit, got   the musicians buying again. 28 Oct 1950 Goodnight Irene 1: Frank   Sinatra 2: Jo Stafford 4 A version by the Gordon Jenkins Orch was   at no 1 in the US for 13 weeks. 25 Nov 1950 Rudolph The Red-nosed Reindeer 1: Gene   Autry Christmas song that has remained ever   popular since. 6 Jan 1951 I Taut I Taw A Puddy Tat Mel   Blanc 3 Based on a line from the Tweetie Pie   cartoons.  Mel was the cartoon voice. 27 Jan 1951 Beloved, Be Faithful 1: Teddy Johnson Both of these were top British balladeers   of their time. 3 Feb 1951 The Petite Waltz 1: Anne   Shelton At this time, the most popular dance by   far was the waltz. 17 Feb 1951 The Tennessee Waltz 1: Patti Page 2: Anita O'Day 9 The US country music star    (Patti Page) battled   it out in the UK with a jazz music star (Anita O'Day) a country music waltz. 21 Apr 1951 Mockin' Bird Hill Les Paul & Mary Ford 10 They were of multi-track   recording and amplified electric guitars. 30 Jun 1951 With These Hands Nelson Eddy & Jo Stafford 3 Hits for Shirley Bassey in 1960 and Tom   Jones in 1965. 21 Jul 1951 My Resistance Is Low Hoagy   Carmichael 4 Written by the singer.  Hit for Robin   Sarstedt in 1976. Cole's version is now best known, but it   was Young's first major success. 10 Nov 1951 Longing For You Teresa Brewer 11 Melody based on the classical piece "Waltz Dream" by Oscar Straus. 12 Jan 1952 The Loveliest Night Of The Year 1: Mario Lanza Was on the chart for a record 32 weeks   before making No 1. 23 Feb 1952 There's Always Room At Our House Guy Mitchell 4 First major recording for this US singing   star. 22 Mar 1952 Unforgettable Nat 'King' Cole 10 All-time Nat 'King' Cole classic. 24 May 1952 A-round The Corner Jo   Stafford 3 She was the most popular American female   singer in the UK at this time. 14 Jun 1952 Auf Wiederseh'n Sweetheart Vera Lynn 10 Immensely popular with people who   remembered the war years. 23 Aug 1952 The Homing Waltz 1: Vera Lynn Successive No 1s for Vera Lynn recordings. 25 Oct 1952 Here In My Heart Al Martino 8 Became the first No 1 on the record-sales   chart. 27 Dec 1952 You Belong To Me 1: Jo Stafford It was Jo Stafford's version that topped the infant records chart. 7 Feb 1953 Don't Let The Stars Get In Your Eyes Perry Como 1 Como's version topped the record charts in UK and US. 14 Feb 1953 Broken Wings 1: Stargazers 2: Dickie Valentine 3: Art & Dottie Todd 6 These three versions were UK hits, but the Stargazers took it to No   1 in the records chart. 28 Mar 1953 (How Much Is) That Doggie In The Window 1: Patti Page Both UK record hits, but Lita Roza made it to the top. 9 May 1953 In A Golden Coach 1: Billy Cotton Band Celebrating the c


Which fictional detective has a name that is also a type of picture puzzle?

Rebus Puzzles Brainteasers - Kids Environment Kids Health - National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Kids Environment Kids Health Rebus Puzzles Brainteasers (also called Frame Games© or Word Picture Puzzles) A REBUS is a picture representation of a name, work, or phrase. Each "rebus" puzzle box below portrays a common word or phrase. Can you guess what it is? Answer: Since the word HEAD is over the word HEELS, the answer to the puzzle would be HEAD OVER HEELS! Get it? That's great! Now wake up your brain by having some more fun with the teasers below! To see the answers, just click on the little arrow in the box below each puzzle! But don't peek until you make a guess! Reveal Answer


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Who fell in love with Heloise the beautiful 17-year-old daughter of Canon Fulbert?

Heloise -Abbess of Paraclet - Google Groups Heloise -Abbess of Paraclet         Gilbert de Garlandewho was married to the Comtesse Eustachie apparently had a daughter Heliose de Garlande. Some of the writing on the period state that Heloise, the Abbess of Paraclet who had Abelard as a lover was a member of the de Garlande family.         Can any member on the list confirm that the Heloise de Garland and Heloise, Abbess of Paraclet are one in the same person and give a reference? Alf Garland The only thing I can suggest is that she PROBABLY NOT the same person. ES XIII page 113 shows how Gilbert de Garlande had a son, Gui who died in 1190, another son, Manasses who died in 1185, and a daughter Heloise without any further details. Gilbert had brothers : Gilbert dit Paien, Etienne, Anseau and Guillaume I. According to The Cambridge Biographical Encyclopedia, published 1994, page 3: Peter Abelard 1079-1142 : fell in love with the 17-year old niece of canon Fulbert. Heloise died in 1164. The year 1121 is important as by then Abelard has been castrated for some time. According to Chambers Biogr. Abelard was 38 and Heloise 17, which gives us about 1100 as a year of birth for Heloise. This still makes it possible for Heloise to be a Garlande, but why is she referred to as "niece of canon Fulbert"? When she, if a Garlande, has aristocratic parents? Her father has no brother called Fulbert and her mother is possibly from the family of the Counts of Dammartin-en-Goele. And this keeps the possibility open. But if Canon Fulbert was such an important person, surely ES would have recorded the mother as sister of Canon Fulbert, as ES does this quite a lot. Also I believe that ES would have marked of by Heloise de Garlande, either she was Abbess of Paraclete, or her marriage to Abelard and probably both. My suggestion is that it is a coincidence of having two Heloises approximately the same time. Hope this helps? >        Gilbert de Garlandewho was married to the Comtesse Eustachie apparently >had a daughter Heliose de Garlande. Some of the writing on the period state >that Heloise, the Abbess of Paraclet who had Abelard as a lover was a >member of the de Garlande family. > >        Can any member on the list confirm that the Heloise de Garland and >Heloise, Abbess of Paraclet are one in the same person and give a reference? Abbess Heloise was the niece of Fulbert, canon of Notre-Dame at Paris. Her family connections, and Fulbert's, are not know beyond that.  Heloise was not known to have comital connections in her immediate family, so this identification is not sound.


The coordinate Y is the ordinate – what do we call the coordinate X?

If x and y co-ordinates are called abscissa, and ordinate respectively, then what is the z co-ordinate called? - Quora If x and y co-ordinates are called abscissa, and ordinate respectively, then what is the z co-ordinate called? There are some references to the names 'applicate' and 'altitute'. I would suggest reading this article for more explanation Written Feb 2, 2015 Thanks for the A2A.. I had no idea about the z coordinate until this question. I had to Google too and now i know that the z axis is called applicate. 53 Views Related Questions Updated Dec 16 Many years ago, I saw my own biological father begging. Long story short, my parents underwent a nasty divorce when I was still inside her womb. It was nasty because my father abused my mother physically. He would come home drunk and beat her up. Sometimes, he never came home and spent his night at brothels. Ma never complained. She just left the marriage and raised me alone. Dad never begged he... Written May 16, 2016 I’ve always hated my smile on photos, until one day I understood that it wasn’t my real smile. It was a fake one. And actually, I have never seen my real smile before. Even when I smile into the mirror I use my fake smile. People can’t smile for real when they don’t see an actual reason for it – and who finds a camera funny? So, in order to show your real smile, you have make yourself smile/laug...