"In the sitcom ""Some Mothers Do Have Them"" what was the name of Frank & Betty Spencer's baby?"

Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em (TV Series 1973–1978) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em  30min Accident-prone Frank Spencer fails to navigate the simplest tasks of daily life, while also trying to look after his wife and baby. Stars: Frank boards the train for his second honeymoon -the first time he landed in the wrong town. At the hotel, things start go really wrong when he tries to push the single beds together, gradually ... 8.6 The Spencers are moving, as the council sees no other hope for the house Frank has been wrecking with his 'repairs' for years, as dramatically proven when they leave. Betty drives too fast, so the ... 8.5 Because Frank passed out in the only fatherhood class he attended, after one minute of the 'dirty film', Betty takes him along to a cousin's daughters, who only enjoy his inadvertent monkey-business,... 8.4 a list of 30 titles created 12 Jun 2011 a list of 33 titles created 27 Sep 2012 a list of 35 titles created 03 Jan 2013 a list of 24 titles created 26 Dec 2013 a list of 33 titles created 15 Oct 2014 Title: Some Mothers Do 'Ave 'Em (1973–1978) 7.7/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Classic 1960s British comedy series about a middle aged man and his elderly father who run an unsuccessful 'rag and bone' business (collecting and selling junk). Harold (the son) wants to ... See full summary  » Stars: Wilfrid Brambell, Harry H. Corbett, Frank Thornton Victor Meldrew is a retiree who attracts bad luck. If he's not driving his long suffering wife Margeret crazy with his constant moaning, he's fighting with neighbors. Stars: Richard Wilson, Annette Crosbie, Doreen Mantle Arkwright is a tight-fisted shop owner in Doncaster, who will stop at nothing to keep his profits high and his overheads low, even if this means harassing his nephew Granville. Arkwright's ... See full summary  » Stars: Ronnie Barker, David Jason, Lynda Baron Popular sitcom set in a seedy bedsit lorded over by the mean, vain, boastful, cowardly landlord Rigsby. In each episode, his conceits are debunked by his long suffering tenants. Stars: Leonard Rossiter, Don Warrington, Frances de la Tour The prison life of Fletcher, a criminal serving a five-year sentence, as he strives to bide his time, keep his record clean, and refuses to be ground down by the prison system. Stars: Ronnie Barker, Brian Wilde, Fulton Mackay Long running BBC comedy show consisting of sketches and humourous musical routines involving the large Ronnie Barker and the small Ronnie Corbett. Most sketches involved both men, but ... See full summary  » Stars: Ronnie Barker, Ronnie Corbett, The Fred Tomlinson Singers Terry and Bob from The Likely Lads (1964) continue their life after Terry arrives home from serving in the Army to discover that Bob is about to marry his girlfriend Thelma. Can Thelma lead... See full summary  » Stars: James Bolam, Rodney Bewes, Brigit Forsyth A working-class Cockney bigot with a biased and expirienced opinion of everything shares them bluntly and almost carelessly. Stars: Warren Mitchell, Anthony Booth, Una Stubbs During WW2, in a fictional British seaside town, a ragtag group of Home Guard local defense volunteers prepare for an imminent German invasion. Stars: Arthur Lowe, John Le Mesurier, Clive Dunn A satire show using puppets that are charicatures of major public figures. Stars: Steve Nallon, Kate Robbins, Chris Barrie Alf and Elsie are getting old, Rita's left home, Elsie's confined to a wheelchair. Alf must now do battle with the Social Security system. Stars: Warren Mitchell, Carmel McSharry, Arthur English BBC Television comedy detailing the fortunes of Reginald Iolanthe Perrin. Disillusioned after a long career at Sunshine Desserts, Perrin goes through a mid-life crisis and fakes his own ... See


In which English county would you find the site of the Battle of Bosworth Field?

Bosworth Field - definition of Bosworth Field by The Free Dictionary Bosworth Field - definition of Bosworth Field by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/Bosworth+Field Also found in: Thesaurus , Encyclopedia , Wikipedia . Bos·worth Field  (bŏz′wərth) A locality in central England near Leicester. It was the site of the final battle (August 22, 1485) of the Wars of the Roses, in which Henry Tudor (afterward Henry VII) defeated Richard III, the last king of the Plantagenet line. Richard was killed in the battle. Bosworth Field (ˈbɒzwɜːθ; -wəθ) n (Placename) English history the site, two miles south of Market Bosworth in Leicestershire, of the battle that ended the Wars of the Roses (August 1485). Richard III was killed and Henry Tudor was crowned king as Henry VII Bos′worth Field′ (ˈbɒz wərθ) n. a battlefield in central England where Richard III was defeated by the future Henry VII in 1485. ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: Noun 1. Bosworth Field - the battle that ended the Wars of the Roses (1485); Richard III was killed and Henry Tudor was crowned as Henry VII War of the Roses , Wars of the Roses - struggle for the English throne (1455-1485) between the house of York (white rose) and the house of Lancaster (red rose) ending with the accession of the Tudor monarch Henry VII Leicester , Leicestershire - a largely agricultural county in central England 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: Quiz of the Day IT was owned by a Tudor knight and rose to prominence in the late 15th century when Welsh King Henry VII is said to have sheltered amid the splendour of its stained glass windows and walled garden before seeing off Richard III at the Battle of Bosworth Field. Hammer to fall on mansion's history The king was killed at the Battle of Bosworth Field in 1485 and a new exhibition at Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre and Country Park, also set to launch today, will depict the monarch's death and some of the myths surrounding his demise.


Wednesday is named after the god Woden but with which Roman god is Woden associated?

Wednesday’s Named for Two Very Different Gods | Dictionary.com Blog Home  »  Language  » Wednesday’s Named for Two Very Different Gods Wednesday’s Named for Two Very Different Gods March 19, 2014 by:  Dictionary.com 155 Comments The name Wednesday derives from two mighty but distinct gods. The Old English word for Wednesday indicates that the day was named for the Germanic god Woden. In Romance languages, the name is derived from the Roman god Mercury. (For example, Wednesday is mercredi in French and miercuri in Romanian.) Woden (also known as Odin) and Mercury have  been associated since Scandinavian and Roman cultures crossed paths. Under Woden’s supervision, the earth and sky were created from the dead body of a giant named Ymir. Woden also created the first man and woman from an ash tree and an alder. As if fashioning the human race wasn’t enough, Woden also established the laws of the universe. (The wacky history of Tuesday makes the origin of “Wednesday” seem boring. Read it here .) Mercury was the messenger to the gods, along with being the patron of science, the arts, travelers and athletes. Today, he is one of the most widely recognized gods. Usually, he’s depicted wearing a winged helmet and sandals. Starting around 1965, Wednesday began being referred to as “ hump day .” Smack dab in the middle of the traditional work week, arriving at Wednesday symbolizes that we’ve made it over the hump and the weekend is in sight.


Before embarking on his Presidential campaign for which state did Barack Obama represent in the US Senate?

Barack Obama, US Senator   Note: This page is organized in chronological order.  There's not much here -- Obama didn't spend a hell of a lot of time  representing the people of Illinois in the senate.  He started  campaigning for president shortly after arriving in Washington.   Summary   In January 2008 the National Journal published its rankings  of all U.S. senators -- based on how they had voted on a host of foreign  and domestic policy bills -- and rated Barack Obama " the  most liberal Senator of 2007 ."  "Obamaï¿½s [foreign policy] liberal  score of 92 and conservative score of 7 indicate that he was more  liberal in that issue area than 92 percent of the senators and more  conservative than 7 percent," the researchers explained .  In the area of domestic policy voting, the study found that "Obama voted the liberal position on 65 of the 66 key  votes on which he voted ï¿½ [and] garnered perfect liberal scores in both  the economic and social categories." The leftist organization Americans for Democratic Action (ADA) similarly  rated Obamaï¿½s Senate voting record at 97.5 percent.  By contrast,  the American Conservative Union (the ADAï¿½s ideological antithesis)  gave Obama a rating of 8 percent. Around July 19, 2007 -- after slightly more than five months had passed  since he had declared his presidential candidacy -- Obama clearly became  far more focused on campaigning for his White House run, than on  performing the legislative duties for which he had been elected to the  U.S. Senate.  From that date through May 22, 2008, Obama voted  on just 34 percent of all the bills that came before the Senate.  On the other 66 percent, he cast no vote of any kind, either for or  against the legislation in question.   Obama Says "Let Me Be Clear" -- Lie To Follow   Responding to questions about his intent to serve out the six year  senate term, Obama says, in this video, (since removed),  that he will not run for the presidency in four years. Notice:  The video has disappeared.  Using WayBackMachine, I found  two links -- both played empty videos -- a lot of stuff is being  scrubbed from the web. Here is what he said in the video: "I think I've been very clear.  Ah-ah-mumble-mumble, there's  a presidential election in four years.  I'm not running for  president in four years." Here is a backup story -- during a meeting with reporters at his Illinois  campaign headquarters after his election to the U.S. Senate, he ridiculed as "a silly question" whether he would run for president or vice president before his term  ends in 2011.  "Iï¿½ve never worked in Washington," he said. "I can  unequivocally say I will not be running for national office in four  years, and my entire focus is making sure that Iï¿½m the best possible  senator on behalf of the people of Illinois."   Let Me Be Clear -- And, Sure Enough, Another  Whopper!   Obamaï¿½s own farewell to his colleagues in Springfield, on November 8, 2004, was  less eloquent than his DNC speech, but no less heartfelt.  Afterward, he faced the Springfield press corps for the last time.  Someone asked why he had already ruled out running on a national ticket  with Hillary Rodham Clinton in 2008.  His answer was crisp and  immediate.  "You know," Obama replied, "I am a believer in knowing  what youï¿½re doing when you apply for a job.  And I think that if I  were to seriously consider running on a national ticket I would  essentially have to start now, before having served a day in the Senate.  Now, there are some people who might be comfortable doing that, but Iï¿½m  not one of those people." But he is one of those people.  He is.  And wherever he is  going, he has been one of them for a long, long time.   Sworn Into The Senate   In January, 2005, Obama is sworn into office as the junior United States Senator for  Illinois (D).   Bobby's Desk   Obama's desk in the Senate is the same one used by Bobby Kennedy, the former attorney general, New York senator and  1968 Democratic presidential candidate who


"Which English Monarch was the ""Count de Blois""?"

Stephen (c.1097 - 1154) - Genealogy Genealogy Join the world's largest family tree Gender Stephen I, King of England public profile Share your family tree and photos with the people you know and love Build your family tree online Share photos and videos "Stephen of England", "Stephen de Blois", "Stephen of Blois" Birthdate: in Dover Castle, Kent, England Place of Burial: Faversham, Kent, England Immediate Family: Half brother of Emma de Blois-Champagne Occupation: King of England 1135 - 1154, Comte, de Mortain, de Boulogne, Sieur, de Sées, d'Alençon, Duc, de Normandie, Roi, d'Angleterre, Greve i Dover, i Martain 1112, Kung i England 1135, King of England, November 1141 – 25 October 1154 Managed by: About Stephen I, King of England Stephen de Blois, King of England Stephen often known as Stephen of Blois (c. 1096 – 25 October 1154) was a grandson of William the Conqueror. He was the last Norman King of England, from 1135 to his death, and also the Count of Boulogne jure uxoris. His reign was marked by civil war with his rival the Empress Matilda and general chaos, known as The Anarchy. He was succeeded by Matilda's son, Henry II, the first of the Angevin or Plantagenet kings. WIkipedia links in different languages: Stephen of England http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stephen_of_England Étienne d'Angleterre http://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%89tienne_d%27Angleterre 1st cousin 25 times removed of Queen Elizabeth II Stephen (c. 1092/6 – 25 October 1154), often referred to as Stephen of Blois, was a grandson of William the Conqueror. He was King of England from 1135 to his death, and also the Count of Boulogne in right of his wife. Stephen's reign was marked by the Anarchy, a civil war with his cousin and rival, the Empress Matilda. He was succeeded by Matilda's son, Henry II, the first of the Angevin kings. Stephen was born in the County of Blois in middle France; his father, Count Stephen-Henry, died while Stephen was still young, and he was brought up by his mother, Adela. Placed into the court of his uncle, Henry I, Stephen rose in prominence and was granted extensive lands. Stephen married Matilda of Boulogne, inheriting additional estates in Kent and Boulogne that made the couple one of the wealthiest in England. Stephen narrowly escaped drowning with Henry I's son, William Adelin, in the sinking of the White Ship in 1120; William's death left the succession of the English throne open to challenge. When Henry I died in 1135, Stephen quickly crossed the English Channel and with the help of his brother Henry of Blois, a powerful ecclesiastic, took the throne, arguing that the preservation of order across the kingdom took priority over his earlier oaths to support the claim of Henry I's daughter, the Empress Matilda. The early years of Stephen's reign were largely successful, despite a series of attacks on his possessions in England and Normandy by David I of Scotland, Welsh rebels, and the Empress Matilda's husband, Geoffrey of Anjou. In 1138 the Empress's half-brother Robert of Gloucester rebelled against Stephen, threatening civil war. Together with his close advisor, Waleran de Beaumont, Stephen took firm steps to defend his rule, including arresting a powerful family of bishops. When the Empress and Robert invaded in 1139, however, Stephen was unable to crush the revolt rapidly, and it took hold in the south-west of England. Captured at the battle of Lincoln in 1141, Stephen was abandoned by many of his followers and lost control of Normandy. Stephen was freed only after his wife and William of Ypres, one of his military commanders, captured Robert at the Rout of Winchester, but the war dragged on for many years with neither side able to win an advantage. Stephen became increasingly concerned with ensuring that his son Eustace would inherit his throne. The King tried to convince the Church to agree to crown Eustace to reinforce his claim; Pope Eugene III refused, and Stephen found himself in a sequence of increasingly bitter arguments with his senior clergy. In 1153 the Empress's son, Henry FitzEmpress, invaded England and


"In modern technology SatNays use the GPS system. For what does the ""P"" stand in GPS"

Understanding the Global Positioning System What is GPS ? The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a satellite-based system that can be   used to locate positions anywhere on the earth. Operated by the U.S. Department   of Defense (DoD), NAVSTAR (NAVigation Satellite Timing   and Ranging) GPS provides continuous (24 hours/day), real-time, 3-dimensional   positioning, navigation and timing worldwide. Any person with a GPS receiver   can access the system, and it can be used for any application that requires   location coordinates. The GPS system consists of three segments: 1) The space segment: the GPS   satellites themselves, 2) The control system, operated by the U.S. military,   and 3) The user segment, which includes both military and civilian users and   their GPS equipment. Space Segment: The GPS Constellation The first GPS satellite was launched by the U.S. Air Force in early 1978.   There are now at least 24 satellites orbiting the earth at an altitude of about   11,000 nautical miles. The high altitude insures that the satellite orbits are   stable, precise and predictable, and that the satellites' motion through space   is not affected by atmospheric drag. These 24 satellites make up a full GPS   constellation. The GPS satellites are powered primarily by sun-seeking solar panels, with nicad batteries providing secondary power. On board each GPS   satellite are four atomic clocks, only one of which is in use at a time. These   highly accurate atomic clocks enable GPS to provide the most accurate timing   system that exists. Satellite Orbits There are four satellites in each of 6 orbital planes. Each plane is inclined   55 degrees relative to the equator, which means that satellites cross the   equator tilted at a 55 degree angle. The system is designed to maintain full   operational capability even if two of the 24 satellites fail. GPS satellites complete an orbit in approximately 12 hours, which means that   they pass over any point on the earth about twice a day. The satellites rise   (and set) about four minutes earlier each day. Satellite Signals GPS satellites continuously broadcast satellite position and timing data via   radio signals on two frequencies (L1 and L2). The radio signals travel at the   speed of light (186,000 miles per second) and take approximately 6/100ths of a   second to reach the earth. The satellite signals require a direct line to GPS receivers and cannot   penetrate water, soil, walls or other obstacles. For example, heavy forest   canopy causes interference, making it difficult, if not impossible, to compute   positions. In canyons (and "urban canyons" in cities) GPS signals are   blocked by mountain ranges or buildings. If you place your hand over a GPS   receiver antenna, it will stop computing positions. Two kinds of code are broadcast on the L1 frequency (C/A code and P code).   C/A (Coarse Acquisition) code is available to civilian GPS users and provides   Standard Positioning Service (SPS). Using the Standard Positioning Service one   can achieve 15 meter horizontal accuracy 95% of the time. This means that 95%   of the time, the coordinates you read from your GPS receiver display will be   within 15 meters of your true position on the earth. P (Precise) code is   broadcast on both the L1 and L2 frequencies. P code, used for the Precise   Positioning Service (PPS) is available only to the military. Using P code on   both frequencies, a military receiver can achieve better accuracy than civilian   receivers. Additional techniques can increase the accuracy of both C/A code and   P code GPS receivers. The U.S. military uses GPS for navigation, reconnaissance, and missile guidance systems.   Civilian use of GPS developed at the same time as military uses were being   established, and has expanded far beyond original expectations. There are   civilian applications for GPS in almost every field, from surveying to   transportation to natural resource manage


By what name has the Kaiser Wilhelm Canal been known since 1948?

Kaiser-Wilhelm Canal / Kiel Canal North Sea-Baltic Canal Kaiser Wilhelm Canal / Kiel Canal The idea of connecting the Baltic with the North Sea by a water-route which would avoid the dangerous voyage round the peninsula of Jutland first crops out in the 14th century, and various modest attempts were made to solve the problem. Two canals connect the Baltic and North seas through Germany. While the official name of one of the the waterways is the Kaiser Wilhelm Canal the world knows it by the shorter, more familiar name of Kiel Canal, sometimes called North Sea and Baltic Canal. The Kiel Canal was not the first to give communication between the North and Baltic seas. A small canal was constructed at the end of the 4th century, uniting Hamburg with Lï¿½beck ; and since that time, two other canals had been cut through the peninsula. Denmark's King Christian VII (Schleswig and Holstein were then Danish) built the so-called 'Eiderkanal' - which used large stretches of the river Eider for the link between the two seas. The 43 km long Eiderkanal was completed in 1784 and was part of a 175 km long waterway from Kiel to the Eider mouth at Tï¿½nning at the west coast. It was rather narrow and only 29m wide at the surface, the water depth was 3m, but it served its purpose as vessels up to 300 tons could transit and therefore proved to be an important shipping route. The Eider Canal that was intended to provide a shortcut to the Elbe in the event of the corresponding demand. But a canal of this type was simply not big enough to meet the technical demands of the completely different political circumstances of the late 19th century. A smaller canal known as the Elbe and Trave Canal, with a length of about 41 miles and a depth of about 10 feet, was opened by the Emperor of Germany, June 16, 1900. It was under construction for five years, and cost about ï¿½5,831,000, of which Prussia contributed $1,785,000 and the old Hanse town of Lubeck $4,046,000. This canal is the second to join the North Sea and the Baltic, following the Kaiser Wilhelm Canal (or Kiel Canal), built at a cost of $37,128,000. The breadth of the Elbe and Trave Canal is 72 feet; breadth of the locks, 46 feet; length of locks, 261 feet; depth of locks, 8 feet 2 inches. It is crossed by 29 bridges, erected at a cost of $1,000,000. There are seven locks, five being between Lubeck and the Mollner See (the summit point of the canal) and two between Mollner See and Lauenburg-on-the-Elbe. The canal is able to accommodate vessels up to 800 tons burden; and the passage from Lubeck to Lauenburg occupies 18 to 21 hours. Chancellor Otto von Bismarck was interested in a canal that would lead from the new imperial naval harbour of Kiel to the mouth of the Elbe. Basic differences of political opinion with field marshal Helmut Karl Bernhard von Moltke made it impossible to come to an agreement and the North Sea-Baltic Canal project was shelved. Plans were made for a wider canal, but after decades of fruitless discussions, it took a commercial analysis by the Hamburg shipowner Hermann Dahlstroem to give the project the necessary momentum. Naval interests - the German navy wanted to link its bases in the Baltic and the North Sea without sailing around Denmark - played a key role, but it needed the commercial argument to start the ball rolling. The Kaiser Wilhelm Canal, built on territory torn from Denmark in 1864, was constructed largely for military and naval purposes, but proved also of value to general mercantile traffic. Rightly or wrongly, the canal was judged by the Germans to be the dominant factor in their naval strategy, and if anything occurred to deprive them of its use the result would be disastrous. The Kiel Canal, unlike the Panama and Suez Canals, does not connect regions of vast traffic. Work upon the Kaiser Wilhelm Canal, almost at the foot of what is known as the Jutland Peninsula, was begun on 03 June 1887, and opened to traffic on 19 June 1895. The designer was Herr Otto Baensch from the city Zeitz, in Saxony-Anhalt. Up to 8.900 workers were employed in the project,


Brer Rabbit stories originated as Cherokee myths but which author compiled the Brer Rabbit stories?

Br'er Rabbit | Fictional Characters Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia [Source] Br'er Rabbit (also spelled Bre'r Rabbit or Brer Rabbit or Bruh Rabbit, with the title "Br'er" pronounced /ˈbrɛər/) is a central figure in the Uncle Remus stories of the United States. He is a trickster character who succeeds through his wits rather than through strength, tweaking authority figures and bending social mores as he sees fit. The origin of Br'er Rabbit is linked to both African and Cherokee cultures. Disney later adapted the character for their Song of the South. Disney's Br'er Rabbit appears at Splash Mountain . Contents [ show ] African origins The Br'er Rabbit stories can be traced back to trickster figures in Africa, particularly the hare that figures prominently in the storytelling traditions in Western,Central and Africa. These tales continue to be part of the traditional folklore of numerous peoples throughout those regions. In the Akan traditions of West Africa, the trickster is usually the spider (see Anansi), though the plots of spider tales are often identical to those of stories. Many have suggested that the American incarnation, Br'er Rabbit, represents the enslaved African who uses his wits to overcome circumstances and to exact revenge on his adversaries, representing the white slave-owners. Though not always successful, his efforts made him a folk hero. However, the trickster is a multi-dimensional character. While he can be a hero, his amoral nature and lack of any positive restraint can make him a villain as well. For both Africans and African Americans, the animal trickster represents an extreme form of behavior which people may be forced to emulate in extreme circumstances in order to survive. The trickster is not to be admired in every situation; he is an example of what to do, but also an example of what not to do. The trickster's behavior can be summed up in the common African proverb: "It's trouble that makes the monkey chew on hot peppers." In other words, sometimes people must use extreme measures in extreme circumstances. The American version of the story is said to have originated among enslaved Africans. Br'er Rabbit stories were written down by Robert Roosevelt, uncle of President of the United States Theodore Roosevelt. Teddy Roosevelt wrote in his autobiography, about his aunt from Georgia, that "She knew all the 'Br'er Rabbit' stories, and I was brought up on them. One of my uncles, Robert Roosevelt, was much struck with them, and took them down from her dictation, publishing them in Harper's, where they fell flat. This was a good many years before a genius arose who, in 'Uncle Remus', made the stories immortal." These stories were popularized for the mainstream audience in the late 19th century by Joel Chandler Harris , who wrote up and published many of the stories which were passed down by oral tradition. Harris also attributed the birth name, Riley, to Br'er Rabbit. Joel Chandler Harris heard the tales in Georgia. Very similar versions of the same stories were recorded independently at the same time by folklorist Alcée Fortier in southern Louisiana, where the Rabbit character was known as Compair Lapin in Creole French. The stories were retold for children by Enid Blyton, the English children's writer. The word "Br'er" in his name (and in those of other characters in the stories) reflects the habit of addressing another man as "brother" in many African cultures. While mainstream Americans generally pronounce the second 'r' in Br'er, the African-American pronunciation is "Bruh" or "Buh." When Joel Chandler Harris spelled "Br'er" with an 'er' at the end of the word, he was indicating the Southern pronunciation of the final 'er' as in "brothuh" (brother), sistuh (sister), or faa'muh (farmer). Cherokee origins Although Joel Chandler Harris collected materials for his famous series of books featuring the character Br'er Rabbit in the 1870s, the Br'er Rabbit cycle had been recorded earlier among the Cherokees: The " tar baby " story was printed in an 1845 edition of the Cherokee Advocate the same year Jo


"The pop rock quartet ""The Monkees"" formed in 1966 featured Mickey Dolenz, Davy Jones, Michael Nesmith and which other member?"

1000+ images about ♬ The Monkees ♬ on Pinterest | Reunions, Aquarius and Capricorn Pinterest • The world’s catalog of ideas ♬ The Monkees ♬ 33 Pins1.86k Followers The Monkees are an American pop/rock band that released music in their original incarnation between 1966-1970, with subsequent reunion albums & tours in the decades that followed. Formed in Los Angeles in 1965 by Robert "Bob" Rafelson & Bert Schneider for the TV series The Monkees, which aired from 1966–1968, the musical acting quartet was composed of Americans Micky Dolenz, Michael Nesmith & Peter Tork, and Englishman Davy Jones.


In Greek Mythology who was the Goddess of the Underworld?

Underworld Gods & Goddesses | Theoi Greek Mythology HADES AEACUS (Aiakos) One of the three judges of the dead in the Underworld. He was originally a king of the island of Aegina who obtained his position as a reward from the gods. ACHERON (Akheron) The god of the underworld river of pain whose brackish stream guarded the borders of Hades. Charon ferried the souls of the dead across his waters. AMPHIARAUS The prophetic Daemon of a subterranean oracle at Oropus in Boeotia. ARAE (Arai) The underworld Daemones of curses. ASCALAPHUS (Askalaphos) An underworld Daemon who tended the orchards of Hades. He was transformed into a screech owl by Demeter as punishment for reporting that Persephone had tasted the pomegranate seed. CACODAEMONES (Kakodaimones) Evil spirits which issued forth from the underworld to cause harm. CERBERUS (Kerberos) The mighty, three-headed, serpent-maned hound of Hades who guarded the entrance to underworld. CEUTHONYMUS (Keuthonymos) A mysterious underworld Daemon. He was the father of Hades cattleman Menoetes. CHARON (Kharon) An underworld Daemon who ferried the souls of the dead across the streams of Acheron into Hades. His fee was a single coin which was placed beneath the tongue of the dead. COCYTUS (Kokytos) The god of the underworld river of tears and wailing. CORE (Kore) "The maiden," another name for Persephone. CRONUS (Kronos) The old king of the Titans. He was appointed king of the islands of the blessed, the home of the favoured dead, by Zeus after his release him from the prison-house of Tartarus. DAEIRA An underworld Nymph and companion of the goddess Persephone. She was connected with the Eleusinian Mysteries. EMPUSA (Empousa) A monstrous underworld Daemon with flaming hair, the leg of a goat and a leg of bronze. She was the bogey-monster in Greek fable. EPIALES The underworld Daemon of nightmares. He was related to the Oneiri or dream-spirits. EREBUS (Erebos) The primeval god of darkness. Like the other protogenoi he was elemental, being the substance of darkness, rather than a man-shaped god. His mists encircled the underworld and filled the hollows of the earth. ERINYES The three goddesses of vengeance and retribution. They were called forth from the underworld to inflict suffering and madness upon the evil-doer, to bring drought and famine to nations, and punish the souls of the damned in Hades. EURYNOMUS (Eurynomos) An underworld Daemon who stripped the flesh from the corpses of the dead. He was described with blue-black skin and was possibly imagined with a vulture's head. GORGYRA An underworld Nymph. She was the wife of the River-God Acheron. HADES (Haides, Aidoneus) The grim King of the Underworld, the ruler of the dead. He received his dark domain when the three sons of Cronus drew lots for the division of the universe. HECATE (Hekate) The goddess of magic, necromancy and the haunting ghosts of the dead. She who issued forth from the underworld with a train of torch-bearing Lampades, demonic Lamiae, ghosts and hell-hounds. Hecate was the minister of Persephone. HERMES CHTHONIUS (Khthonios) The guide of the dead who led the ghosts to their final resting place in Hades. HYPNUS (Hypnos) The god of sleep who dwelt in a silent realm on the borders of Hades. He issued forth from the underworld with his mother Nyx the Night. KERES Monstrous she-Daemones of violent death and disease. They presided over the battlefield carnage, driving the weapons of death and tearing free the souls from the dying. LAMIAE (Lamiai) Underworld Daimones in the train of the goddess Hekate. They were vampiric monsters who assumed the forms of beautiful women to seduce and devour young men. LAMPADES Torch-bearing underworld nymphs in the train of the goddess Hecate. They may have guided the spirits of the blessed dead (initiates of the Eleusinian Mysteries) to their final resting place in Elysium. LETHE The goddess of the underworld river of oblivion. The souls of the dead tasted her waters to forget their former lives. LEUCE (Leuke) A Nymph abducted by teh god Hades to the Eleusinian fields where she was transfor


In Indian cuisine what is aloo as in dishes saag aloo?

Sag aloo | BBC Good Food BBC Good Food Recipes Not sure what to cook? We’ve pulled together our most popular recipes, our latest additions and our editor’s picks, so there’s sure to be something tempting for you to try. Prep: 10 mins Cook: 15 mins Easy Serves 4 as a side dish Nutritious spinach makes the base for this traditional, healthy Indian side dish, combined with potato and spices Share: A variety of oils can be used for baking. Sunflower is the one we use most often at Good Food as… 1 onion , finely chopped Onions are endlessly versatile and an essential ingredient in countless recipes. Native to Asia… 2 garlic clove, sliced jin-jer Mainly grown in Jamaica, Africa, India, China and Australia, ginger is the root of the plant. It… 500g potato , cut into 2cm, ¾in chunks The world's favourite root vegetable, the potato comes in innumerable varieties. A member of… 1 large red chilli, halved, deseeded and finely sliced ½ tsp each black mustard seeds, cumin seeds, turmeric Used in almost every cuisine across the world, spinach is an enormously popular green vegetable… Method Heat the oil in a large pan, add the onion, garlic and ginger, and fry for about 3 mins. Stir in the potatoes, chilli, spices and half a tsp salt and continue cooking and stirring for 5 mins more. Add a splash of water, cover, and cook for 8-10 mins. Check the potatoes are ready by spearing with the point of a knife, and if they are, add the spinach and let it wilt into the pan. Take off the heat and serve. Recipe from Good Food magazine, April 2012 Tip Chick peas Add a can of chick peas to this recipe and you have a veggie meal for two.


Which car company has 2 Chevrons as its symbol or badge?

The Citroen Chevrons: Much More Than A Badge The Citroen Chevrons: Much More Than A Badge View gallery - 11 images The Citroen Double Chevron badge is much more than one of the most famous brand marks in the world, it is constant reminder to every other car maker that their products rely on a Citroen invention: The Helical Gear, which is used in every vehicle on the road. Before the helical gear, gearboxes were noisy with constant whining, gears were difficult to engage and, once engaged, they provided a far from reliable transfer of power. Andre Citroen changed all of that. His family company Engrenages Citroen, invented, licensed and produced the first helical gears and their distinctive herringbone teeth provided the company with its first and enduring badge, one that has just been given a facelift for the new Citroen C5 and Citroen C4. But why? "Brands are becoming more and more important in a market where consumers have more choice," says Vincent Besson, head of Products and Markets at Citroen. "It's crucial for vehicles to have a signature showing they belong to a particular brand. As far as Citroen is concerned, the shape of our cars and their overall balance are the best signatures. A true Citroen should be recognisable 200 metres away. So it's also important that the signature be much more visible both at the front and the rear of the vehicle." So is this the new Citroen image that will spread across all models? The new Citroen model, the Citroen C1 would seem to indicate not, as its use of the Chevrons is similar to that on the Citroen C3 Pluriel. "At Citroen, we try to avoid gratuitous styling details; that is, things that are not related to a function," explains Vincent Besson. "Unlike other vehicle manufacturers, whose policy is to use their symbol in an identical way from one model to the next, we prefer to modify the chevrons so that they enhance the balance and harmony of the overall front-end styling. There are winged chevrons on the C4, C5 and C6, but that doesn't mean you'll see them on all future Citroen models. It might not be as easy and as appropriate to add chevrons like these to a later model. The use of the Chevrons, therefore, represents another common theme in the history of Citroen: Technical innovation. They are the way they are on the C4 and C5 as a technical solution, as well as for styling harmony. "We had to raise the bonnet cut-off lines to make repairing the cars more practical, so that made things easier," says Vincent Besson. "Another factor was the need to have a substantially larger air-intake than usual. As a result, we had no other choice but to place the chevrons on the bonnet cut-off line. If we put them on the bonnet, they would be too high; putting them the air intake would have required making them very small and enlarging the intake area to the detriment of the cars' front-end styling. The idea with the winged chevrons is to make a virtue of necessity by highlighting these somewhat unusual constraints with two chrome strips." But back to the history of the famous Double Chevron. Citroen has stamped its vehicles with the double chevron badge since its beginnings, in 1919. This emblem has transformed many times over the years, tending recently to become larger and more stylised - a bold statement, like the vehicles themselves. Before World War Two, the badge was displayed ostentatiously on the grille, like a medal of honour. This was particularly true with the Traction Avant, Citroen's revolutionary front-wheel-drive car, which sported the double chevron grandly on its imposing radiator grille. It is true that the car's designer, Flaminio Bertoni, had created a conveniently spacious surface on which to show off the trademark, and he delighted in doing so on model after model. Even after the giant radiator grilles disappeared, the celebrated Bertoni still wanted to make the Citroen emblem larger. His 1948 mock-up of the Hippopotame (the forerunner of the Citroen DS), for example, featured a big double chevron out front. Bertoni's urge to adorn his cars with large double chevro


"Who in 1984 had a hit record with 'Time After Time""?"

Cyndi Lauper | New Music And Songs | Cyndi Lauper About Cyndi Lauper Cyndi Lauper was one of the biggest stars of the early MTV era, selling five-million copies of her debut album, She's So Unusual, as well as scoring a string of four Top Ten hits from the record, including the major hits "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" and "Time After Time." Lauper's thin, girlish voice and gleefully ragtag appearance became one of the most distinctive images of the early '80s, which helped lead her not only to the top of the charts, but also to stardom. Throughout America, there were numbers of teenage girls dressing like Lauper and using "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" as an anthem, a call to arms for self-expression. At first, her music was a bright, colorful new wave fusion of a number of styles, including new wave, post-punk, reggae, pop, and funk. Both her music and her appearance helped popularize -- and just as importantly, sanitize --- the image of punk and new wave for America, making it an acceptable part of the pop landscape. Lauper didn't follow through on the success of her debut, choosing to turn toward middle-of-the-road balladry and mainstream pop, but her first album remains a benchmark of the early '80s. Born in Brooklyn, New York, and raised in the neighboring borough of Queens, Lauper (born June 22, 1953) dropped out of high school in her late teens, choosing to sing in a number of local cover bands instead. Eventually, her voice was so strained she turned to voice lessons from Katherine Agresta, a well-known vocal teacher in New York. In 1977, Lauper began writing her own material with keyboardist John Turi. The duo formed Blue Angel that same year. Over the next few years, the group built up a solid following in New York, culminating in the release of an eponymous debut album on Polydor in 1980. Blue Angel flopped and shortly afterward, Lauper filed for bankruptcy, which led to her group's disbandment. Lauper subsequently sang in local clubs and restaurants. In 1983, her manager and boyfriend David Wolff managed to secure her a contract with Portrait. At the end of the year, she released her debut album, She's So Unusual. Helped by heavy MTV support of the album's first single/video "Girls Just Want to Have Fun," the album became a major hit in the spring of 1984, eventually climbing to number four on the U.S. charts; it would wind up going platinum five times, as well as becoming a hit in the U.K. and Europe. "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" peaked at number two, while its follow-up, the ballad "Time After Time," reached number one; two other songs, "She Bop" and "All Through the Night," went Top Ten. With the mainstream success under her belt, Lauper was an official star, yet she wasn't able to maintain her popularity. During 1985 she worked on her follow-up album; her only release of the year was "The Goonies 'R' Good Enough," the theme song from the children's adventure film The Goonies. Her second album, True Colors, appeared in the fall of 1986, and while it was successful -- the title track went to number one, while the album peaked at number four and went platinum -- its softer, adult contemporary sound lost Lauper some fans. Lauper's career continued to lose momentum, as her feature film debut in 1988's comedy Vibes bombed. A Night to Remember, her third album, was released to weak reviews in 1989, and although it spawned the Top Ten hit "I Drove All Night," it suffered from disappointing sales, peaking at number 37. The next year, she severed her relationship with Wolff and married actor David Thornton. After taking a few years off, Lauper returned in 1993 with Hat Full of Stars, an album where she co-produced and co-wrote all of the tracks. The record stiffed, peaking at 112. The following year, the hits compilation Twelve Deadly Cyns...and Then Some was released in the U.K.; the album reached number two, while a remixed "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" became a number one hit. Twelve Deadly Cyns was released in America the following year to less attention. Lauper released Sisters of Avalon, her first album of ne


Musophobia is the fear of which animals?

Musophobia – Facts About Musophobia – Treatment of Musophobia Share your stories and support others... Musophobia Tweet Musophobia is the fear of mice or rats. A person may develop this phobia because of a prior trauma involving the animals where he or she was startled by the sight of one. The phobia may also be linked to a fear of disease, since rats were responsible for spreading a number of diseases throughout history. Common Facts About Musophobia A person who is living with musophobia may have his or her fear of these animals triggered by one or more events. Seeing a live one in the home or another location can start a reaction, for example. Some people feel very uncomfortable if they see an image of a mouse or a rat in a picture, on television or in a movie. For some musophobia sufferers, hearing someone make a joke with the word mouse or rat in it is enough to cause a reaction. The reaction can take the form of screaming, freezing in place, or having to leave the room or location quickly. Some people report a dry mouth or shaking when faced with seeing or hearing about a mouse or rat. They may also experience a rapid heartbeat, feel sweaty or have difficulty speaking. The individual will seek treatment for their phobia when the condition disrupts their everyday life to the extent that they are willing to face the fear and conquer it. Treatment of Musophobia Since people living with musophobia may be experiencing physical symptoms of the anxiety they feel about mice and rats, they may be prescribed medications to help them feel more physically comfortable while they deal with the source of their symptoms. One way to reprogram the client’s brain to stop feeling physically threatened by mice or rats is to use hypnotherapy . Over a number of sessions with a trained therapist, the client is taught that the animals do not pose a threat and that he or she can think about, see, or even touch one without reacting inappropriately to the experience. Another way to help a client cope with musophobia is by gradually exposing him or her to mice and rats. The process could start by educating the individual about normal rat or mouse behavior. Under the guidance and direction of a therapist , the client may be directed to look at images of rats and mice. Throughout the process, the client will be encouraged to acknowledge and describe his or her level of anxiety without walking away from the situation. Over time, the client will be exposed to rats and mice for longer times and may work up to the point where he or she is in a room with a caged animal. From there, the client would be encouraged to touch or hold a tame animal to overcome his or her fear. The key to getting help for musophobia is consulting with a therapist who has experience helping clients deal with phobias . Getting help from a musophobia therapist can help a client move past his or her irrational fear and live a normal life. Being embarrassed should not stand in the way of a person getting the help he or she needs. View Resources


Which actress was born with the real name Margaret Mary Emily Anne Hyra?

Meg Ryan - Biography - IMDb Biography Showing all 50 items Jump to: Overview  (3) | Mini Bio  (1) | Spouse  (1) | Trade Mark  (2) | Trivia  (33) | Personal Quotes  (5) | Salary  (5) Overview (3) Margaret Mary Emily Anne Hyra Height 5' 8" (1.73 m) Mini Bio (1) Blond-haired, blue-eyed with an effervescent personality, Meg Ryan was born Margaret Mary Emily Hyra in Fairfield, Connecticut, to Susan (Duggan), an English teacher and one-time actress, and Harry Hyra, a math teacher. She has Polish, Irish, and German ancestry ("Hyra" is a Polish surname, and "Ryan" is her maternal grandmother's maiden name). Meg graduated from Bethel high school, Bethel in June 1979. Moving to New York, she attended New York University where she majored in journalism. To earn extra money while working on her degree, Meg went into acting using her new name Meg Ryan. In 1981, she had her big screen debut with a brief appearance as Candice Bergen 's daughter in George Cukor 's last film Rich and Famous (1981). She tried out and was cast as Betsy in the day time television soap As the World Turns (1956). She was part of the cast from 1982 to 1984. Meg also had a part in the television series One of the Boys (1982), but this show was soon canceled. In 1984, she moved to tinsel town and landed a job in the western Television Series Wildside (1985). Meg's small part in the blockbuster movie Top Gun (1986) led to her being cast in Steven Spielberg 's Innerspace (1987) where she co-starred with Dennis Quaid . She again co-starred with Quaid in the remake of D.O.A. (1988) and they married on Valentine's Day in 1991. In 1989, Meg appeared in When Harry Met Sally... (1989) and the scene at the restaurant became famous. Meg was nominated for both the Golden Globe and the BAFTA. In 1990, she co-starred with Tom Hanks in Joe Versus the Volcano (1990) and this time she played three roles as DeDe/Angelica/Patricia. She appeared again with Tom in the very successful Sleepless in Seattle (1993) for which she was again nominated for the Golden Globe. In 1994, Meg decided to act against type when she appeared as the alcoholic wife and mother in When a Man Loves a Woman (1994). After that, she went back to "cute" with both I.Q. (1994) and French Kiss (1995). In 1994, Meg won the Harvard Hasty Pudding Award as "Woman of the Year" and was voted as being one of "The 50 most beautiful people in the world 1994" by People Magazine. - IMDb Mini Biography By: Tony Fontana <tony.fontana@spacebbs.com> Spouse (1) Trivia (33) Graduated from Bethel High School. Was Prom Queen. [1979] Ranked #57 in Premiere (USA) magazine's "The 100 Most Powerful People in Hollywood" list. [June 1999] Ranked #59 on Entertainment Weekly's most powerful people in Hollywood [1998] Voted most favorite female movie star by the readers and online users of the "People Weekly Magazine" [April 1998] Ranked #94 in Empire (UK) magazine's "The Top 100 Movie Stars of All Time" list. [October 1997] Began Prufrock Pictures in 1994. Then in 2000, Prufrock Pictures was shut down. Met actor Anthony Edwards during the making of the film Top Gun (1986) and moved in with him. They were a couple until she met actor Dennis Quaid during the film Innerspace (1987), and she moved in with and eventually married him. Both actors portrayed military fighter pilots in their respective roles. Had she been chosen for the role of Robin Monroe in Six Days Seven Nights (1998), that would have made the third time she would have been she would play a character involved with a pilot, albeit not a military pilot. Turned down the Nicole Kidman role in To Die For (1995). "Meg Ryan" is an anagram of "Germany". When she registered with the Screen Actors Guild as a teenager, Meg used her maternal grandmother's maiden name, "Ryan", as her stage surname. Born at 10:08 AM EST Savage Garden 's song, "All Around Me", was written about her, inspired by a crush from Daniel Jones , the band's composer. 4 February 2002 - An L.A. judge granted a restraining order against John Michael Hughes, a 40 year old real estate agent who had been hanging around R


"With regards to the Isle of Man who currently holds the title ""Lord of Mann""?"

Isle of Man » celticlifeintl.com Isle of Man Celtic Life International Isle of Man The Isle of Man, otherwise known simply as Mann, is a self-governing Crown Dependency of the United Kingdom, located in the Irish Sea between the islands of Great Britain and Ireland, within the British Isles. The head of state is Queen Elizabeth II, who holds the title of Lord of Mann. The Lord of Mann is represented by a Lieutenant Governor. The island is not part of the United Kingdom, but its foreign relations and defence are the responsibility of the UK Government. Although the United Kingdom does not usually interfere in the island’s domestic matters, its “good government” is ultimately the responsibility of the Crown (i.e., in practice, the Government of the United Kingdom). The island has been inhabited since before 6500 BC. Gaelic cultural influence began in the 5th century AD, and the Manx language, a branch of the Gaelic languages, gradually emerged. In the 9th century, the Norse began to settle there. A Norse-Gaelic culture arose and the island came under Norse control. In 1266, the island became part of Scotland as formalised by the Treaty of Perth. After a period of alternating rule by the kings of Scotland and England, the island came under the feudal overlordship of the English Crown in 1399. The lordship revested into the British Crown in 1764 but the island never became part of Great Britain or its successor the United Kingdom and retained its status as an internally self-governing Crown dependency.


Which English town/city is the centre of the Post Code area NN?

NN6 Postcode Area (Northampton) - local guide, info & stats. 37 BLACKWELL CLOSE NN6 0NU £169,995 Leisure LOCAL EVENTSFrom local gigs to heritage events, and car boot sales to shows at the local theatre, find out what's on around NN6. What's on near NN6 ATTRACTIONSEnjoy a great family day out at a local attraction near NN6, including theme parks, castles, historic castles & more. Attractions near NN6 HOTELS/B&BsComfortable, quality bed & breakfast and hotel accommodation located within a 15 miles of this postcode. Hotels near NN6 TOURIST INFOEnjoy a great day out in the NN6 area, with our tourist guide to everything you need to know about this local area. Tourist information NN6 PLACES OF WORSHIPFind nearby churches, cathedrals and other places of worship in and around the postcode area NN6. Churches near NN6 LOCAL PUBSFancy a pint with the locals at the nearest pub to NN6? Or perhaps you can find a delicious gastro-pub for a tasty meal out. Pubs near NN6 Travel & Transport TRAVELTravelling to this postcode area? Find the nearest train station, bus stop or taxi company to NN6. Travel around NN6 TRAFFIC HOTSPOTSDon't let traffic become a pain in the bumper. The latest road traffic incidents & traffic jams around this postcode. Traffic near NN6 TAXI FIRMSBook a taxi and leave the car at home. Here's a list of taxi cab companies operating in the area. Taxis near NN6 CAR PARKSLocate the nearest car parks near NN6, so you can leave your car safely while you pop to the shops. Car Parks near NN6 Local Amenities & Facilities LOCAL BANKSFind the nearest bank or building society in NN6. Map locations, email addresses & customer services phone numbers. Banks near NN6 CASH MACHINESLocations of the nearest cash withdrawal machines (ATMs) in the NN6 postcode area that dispense money. Cash Machines in NN6 BUSINESSESSee what businesses are in operation in this area, including manufacturers, motor sales, shops, wholesale suppliers etc. Businesses in NN6 SHOPPINGShop until you drop at a retail park or shopping centre near here. There's nothing quite like a bit of retail therapy. Shopping centres NN6 POLICE STATIONSReport a crime or make an enquiry at your local police station or constabulary in your area. Phone 101 in a non-emergency. Police stations in NN6 EMERGENCIESA handy list of emergency information in this area, including hospitals, doctors, chemists and emergency services. Emergencies in NN6 POST OFFICESWhether you want to send a letter, make a Post Office transaction or pop a letter in the local postbox, we've got you covered. Post Offices in NN6 SCHOOLSThe nearest schools in this area, including their latest Ofsted Results, pupil statistics and test results. Schools near NN6 RECYCLING CENTRESFind the nearest recycling and waste disposal centres around NN6. COMING SOON PARKS & GARDENSGet some quality relaxation at a park or garden near NN6. COMING SOON LIBRARIESDiscover a great book at a library in the NN6 area. COMING SOON COMMUNITY CENTRESFind out which community centres are located in the area. COMING SOON NN6 Postal District NN6 postcode is located in the postal town of Northampton. Northampton postal area may cover a large geographical region that may correspond to several postal districts, which may include many towns and/or villages. Use the map to determine the geographical location of the postcode NN6. Northampton Electoral Wards The NN (Northampton) postal district includes the local towns, villages, electoral wards and stations of: Brackley NN6 9ZW About us Postcode Area helps people in all areas of the UK to locate and find postcode data and information for cities and towns in England, Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales. PostcodeArea Postcode Fun Facts Did you know that even Father Christmas has his own personalised postcode. Send your letter to Santa at: Santa, Santa's Grotto, Reindeerland, XM4 5HQ. Santa will respond to as many letters as he can. The combination of characters that make up British postcodes means that there are approximately 27 million postcodes in operation for addresses across the UK. Royal Mail


Who succeeded John Major as leader of the Conservative Party?

Conservative party: Heath, Thatcher, and Major Conservative party Heath, Thatcher, and Major In 1965, Edward Heath became the first leader chosen through election. Heath led a Conservative government from 1970 to 1974 that faced the problems of a stagnant economy and a declining international political position. In response, the party moved to curb the power of trade unions and encouraged more economic self-reliance. In foreign affairs, it continued the policy of restricting Great Britain's Commonwealth and international roles while expanding ties with Western Europe, as demonstrated by Britain's entry (1973) into the European Community (now the European Union [EU]). In 1974, the Conservatives lost two elections and Heath was replaced as party leader by Margaret Thatcher , the first woman to lead the party. Thatcher was prime minister from 1979 to 1990, the longest uninterrupted government of the 20th cent. Her government dismantled much of Britain's postwar welfare state, and the party became identified with free-market economic policies. In 1990, Thatcher's leadership was challenged by members of the party; in the ensuing elections, she was succeeded by John Major . Under his leadership, the Conservatives won the 1992 general election. The party received a resounding defeat in the 1997 elections, and Major was replaced as party leader by William Hague . In 2001 the party, which had come to be seen as anti–European Union, was again trounced at the polls by Labour, leading Hague to resign. Iain Duncan Smith was chosen to succeed Hague but served only two years as party leader before he was replaced by Michael Howard . The party made gains in the 2005 elections, but Labour's majority, though reduced, remained secure. Following the elections Howard announced his resignation, and David Cameron was chosen to succeed him. Cameron moved the party more toward the center, and in 2010 the Conservatives won a plurality. They formed a coalition with the Liberal Democrats , and Cameron became prime minister. Sections in this article:


"Which celebrity's autobiography ""Learning to Fly"" was released in September 2001?"

Victoria Beckham biography | birthday, trivia | British Actor | Who2 Victoria Beckham Biography   Name at birth: Victoria Adams Victoria Beckham (then Victoria Adams) was an original member of The Spice Girls , the British pop supergroup of the 1990s. Victoria was “Posh Spice,” the elegantly haughty member of the ensemble. (The other four members were known as Baby Spice, Sporty Spice, Scary Spice and Ginger Spice .) She married football (soccer) superstar David Beckham in July of 1999. The two quickly became one of Britain’s most celebrated couples, with their every move followed by paparazzi and their home jokingly known to the tabloids as “Beckingham Palace.” The Spice Girls disbanded in 2001 and Beckham released the solo album Victoria Beckham the same year, followed by a succession of singles. Over time, Victoria Beckham became best known as a fashion plate and the acknowledged queen of the WAGS — the “wives and girlfriends” of British football stars. The Beckhams moved to Los Angeles when her husband began playing for the LA Galaxy of Major League Soccer. The Spice Girls also reunited briefly for a world tour in 2007. Victoria and David Beckham have four children and Victoria has a line of clothing in her name. Her autobiography, Learning to Fly, was published in 2001. Extra credit Victoria Beckham is 5’6″ tall… The Beckhams’ first son, Brooklyn, was born on 4 March 1999; he is named for the American city where he was conceived… A second son, Romeo, was born on 1 September 2002, a third named Cruz was born on 20 Feburary 2005, and a daughter named Harper Seven was born on 10 July 2011. (Seven is David Beckham’s frequent jersey number)… She appeared as a guest judge on the TV show American Idol in 2009 as a replacement for departed judge Paula Abdul .


In the soap opera Coronation Street what is the name of the fictitious supermarket?

New Coronation Street boss AXES The Kabin! What now for Rita and Norris? - Unreality TV Home Soaps New Coronation Street boss AXES The Kabin! What now for Rita and Norris? New Coronation Street boss AXES The Kabin! What now for Rita and Norris? 1st April 2016 READ: Maria’s back, but who is the mystery man? See new spoiler clips! According to Coronation Street Blog , Oates decided that it was “unrealistic” that a small corner shop such as The Kabin would still be open, given the competition from big-name chain stores and supermarkets. A Coronation Street spokesman said, “With many newsagents closing all over the country, it’s unrealistic that The Kabin still exists. “There has been a mention of a mini Freshco’s opening nearby, and this will have a great affect on The Kabin.” The show’s rep went on to say that as yet, there has been no decision made as to what will happen to Rita once the shop closes, because of course, she lives in a flat above it… However, the Corrie source added, “We’ve always regretted not axing the Kabin when we had the chance during the 2010 tram crash.” But somewhat worryingly – because we’d hate to see either character written out – the spokesman concluded by saying, “We’re also considering what future Norris and Rita have on the show.” What do you think of the decision to get rid of The Kabin? And what do you think will happen to the building it’s housed in? And of course, how would you feel if Rita and Norris were written out? As mentioned, we’d be gutted, because Coronation Street just plain wouldn’t be the same without either… But of course, that said, the show does have to move on and it does have to keep evolving and changing, so it’s always to be expected that characters will come and go. However, The Kabin is so iconic, and Norris and Rita at its helm are so brilliant together, we really don’t want to see that era come to an end. In Twitter-speak, #NotAFanOfChange…


In music what note is equal to a quarter of a minim?

Music Theory / Time / Sound and silence Total time is calculated by adding the notes and rests. Two quavers equal a crotchet. Four crotchets equal a semibreve. Eight quavers equal a semibreve. This music plays for 16 crotchets. How long is 16 crotchets in seconds? See Tempo later in this book of Time. Picture notes If you are learning to read music for the first time,        it might help to see the notes in pictures. Every note begins with a note-head. The notehead            is oval shaped. A semibreve is an empty notehead Notes shorter than a semibreve have a stem. A stem is           a vertical line jutting up from the right or down from the           left of the notehead A minim is a semibreve            with a stem. A crotchet is a minim with a coloured notehead A quaver is a crotchet with a tail. A semiquaver is a crotchet with two tails. A demisemiquaver is a crotchet with three tails. A hemidemisemiquaver is a crotchet with four tails.   Clap your hands to the beat. Tails are beamed to the        beat. Here are some examples. 2 quavers beamed to           a crotchet beat. 4 semiquavers beamed           to a crotchet beat. 8 demisemiquavers            beamed to a crotchet beat. In a crotchet beat two factors are important. Notes are            beamed in multiples of 4. You can slice the beam (beat)            in half. 16 hemidemisemiquavers            beamed to a crotchet beat.   Here are some more complex patterns. In these patterns the beat is equal to a crotchet, so        you can count up to the value of a crotchet under every beam. Remember,        we beam the beat. Beam (beat) 1. Quaver - Semiquaver - Semiquaver Beam (beat) 2. Semiquaver - Semiquaver - Quaver Beam (beat) 3. Semiquaver - Quaver - Semiquaver Music Theory


In which English county would you find the site of the Battle of Naseby?

The Battlefields Trust - News News Naseby wind turbine threat? 4 March 2008 The Battlefields Trust has learned that E-ON is investigating the possibility of selecting a site for wind turbines close to the registered battlefield of Naseby in Northamptonshire. They are looking to develop 7 or 8 turbines on the south side of the A14 at Tallyho Covert within two miles of the Naseby battlefield. Typically, the turbines would have a hub height of around 70m and a blade diameter of 90m (ie they would stand to a maximum height of 135m, and would be at about the 170m contour and visible from across the registered battlefield). At present E-ON are only scoping; it is hoped that they will not proceed with a formal planning application now they know about the affect on the historic environment assets. Both English Heritage and the Battlefields Trust have objected to this site being used.   4 October 2016 Clare Mulley's collection of poems inspired by English battlefields has just been published by the Battlefields Trust Tewkesbury Battlefield Society Campaign to Buy Battlefield 2 September 2016 Tewkesbury Battlefield Society are working to buy part of the Wars of the Roses battlefield at Tewkesbury and have launched a petition to support its efforts.   1 September 2016 The Amercian War of Independence battlefield at Princeton is under threat.  Learn more about the Trust's response.  New battle of Langport trail 3 August 2016 The Trust has worked with the Langport and History Society to produce a walking trail of the Battle of Langport, 1645. Download it   here Chalgrove Battlefield Under Threat 29 July 2016 South Oxfordshire District Council's new Local Plan proposes to build 3,500 new houses on Chalgrove Airfield, the eastern part of which covers about one third of the Historic England registered battlefield at Chalgrove (1643) The speakers for the Trust AGM and Conference have now been confirmed. Details are as follows: Friday after dinner speaker – author and historian Nick Arnold on The battle of Northam. Saturday morning lecture (following the AGM) – Professor John Gillingham: The bloody significance of the battles of Hastings and Lewes. Annual Dinner after dinner speaker – author and historian Sean McGlynn on The French Invasion 1216.   It is still not too late to book your place to attend the AGM and Conference – for a full brochure and booking form please click on the link Five Minute Battlefields - Langport 2 April 2016 Battlefields Trust Development Officer Julian Humphrys recounts the story of the battle of Langport (1645)  in a gale on the battlefield. Worcester Battlefield - Threat from Development Removed 31 March 2016 The proposed development of an unregistered part of the Worcester (1651) battlefield at Middle Battenhall Farm has been withdrawn. 2016 Annual Conference and AGM 14 February 2016 The conference brochure and booking form for the 2016 Annual Conference are now available in the Members section of the website Naseby Battlefield Project secures Heritage Lottery Fund support 17 January 2016 Naseby Battlefield Project has received £9,900 from the Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) for an exciting project, to develop their plans to build a new visitor centre for the Battle of Naseby. The Civil War on Teeside 30 November 2015 A video of the one day workshop run by the Battlefields Trust and its partners on the Civil War in Teeside earlier in the year is now available. Burglary of Medals at Talana Museum 13 October 2015 There was a burglary at Talana Museum last Thursday night/ Friday morning and much of the Museum’s medal collection was stolen. Details are on the Museum's website. Please contact the Museum - details below - if you see any of these or have any information on their whereabouts. Battlefield Trust objection to planning application at Northampton 19 August 2015 Here is the text of the Trust's objection to the application to build a car park on the registered battlefield of Northampton Please help us oppose threat to Northampton Battlefield 19 August 2015 A planning application has been made to build a car pa


Friday is named after the goddess frig but in some parts of Europe with which Roman goddess is this day associated?

Why Friday the 13th Is a Very Lucky Day, Indeed! | The Huffington Post Why Friday the 13th Is a Very Lucky Day, Indeed! 04/13/2012 07:38 am ET | Updated Jun 13, 2012 900 Donna Henes Urban shaman, eco-ceremonialist, ritual expert and consultant Fear of the number 13 is the most prevalent superstition in the Western world. We even have a name for it: triskaidekaphobia. It is quite common for even the most ordinarily rational and otherwise exemplary person -- Winston Churchill, for example -- to refuse to sit in row 13 in the theater or on an airplane. J. Paul Getty and Franklin Delano Roosevelt suffered from triskaidekaphobia. Napoleon was also plagued by a dread of 13. Christopher Columbus, too, seems to have been afflicted. In the 1950s, the Columbiana, a group of Italian Columbus experts, concluded upon careful study of his ships' logs and notes, that Columbus actually landed on the Western Hemisphere on October 13, 1492. The date, apparently, was deliberately changed to October 12, to avoid the imprint of such an evil omen. When the 13th day of the month lands on a Friday, the culturally unfavorable attributes of each are multiplied by infinity. Friday is heavily charged with guilt and pain and death in the Judeo- Christian tradition. It was on a Friday that Eve served forbidden fruit pie at her legendary garden soiree. Friday was the day that Adam was expelled from Paradise, the day he repented, the day he died and the day he was cremated. And it was on a Friday -- Good Friday -- that Christ was killed on the cross. Friday, the day of original sin, the day Jesus died, the day of public hangings, in combination with 13, the number of steps on a gallows, the number of coils of rope in a hangman's noose, the number of the Death card in the tarot deck, is indubitably designated as a day of portent and doom. The pitiful suicide note of a window washer that was found with his body in a gas-filled room at his home and quoted in a 1960 issue of the Yorkshire Post, underscores its powerful, popular reputation, "It just needed to rain today -- Friday the 13th -- for me to make up my mind." Poor sod. Ironically, and in definite defiance of the laws of probability, the 13th day of the month is more likely to fall on a Friday than on any other day of the week. The precisely aligned pattern of our calendar -- days, weeks and months -- repeats itself exactly every 400 years. In that 400-year period there are 688 Friday the 13ths. 2012 has three Friday the 13ths. "Just our luck!" some might say. And, though they would mean it facetiously, they would, indeed, be right. For up until the patriarchal revolution, both Fridays and 13s were held in the very highest esteem. Both the day and the number were associated with the Great Goddesses, and therefore, regarded as the sacred essence of luck and good fortune. Thirteen is certainly the most essentially female number -- the average number of menstrual cycles in a year. The approximate number, too, of annual cycles of the moon. When Chinese women make offerings of moon cakes, there are sure to be 13 on the platter. Thirteen is the number of blood, fertility, and lunar potency. 13 is the lucky number of the Great Goddess. Representing as it does, the number of revolutions the moon makes around the earth in a year, 13 was the number of regeneration for pre-Columbian Mexicans. In ancient Israel, 13 was a sanctified number. Thirteen items were decreed necessary for the tabernacle. At 13 years of age, a boy was (and still is) initiated into the adult Jewish community. In Wicca, the pagan goddess tradition of Old Europe, communicants convene in covens of 13 participants. Thirteen was also auspicious for the Egyptians, who believed that life has 13 stages, the last of which is death -- the transition to eternal life. Held holy in honor of Shekinah, the female aspect of God, Friday was observed as the day of Her special celebrations. Jews around the world still begin the observance of the Sabbath at sunset on Friday evenings when they invite in the Sabbath Bride. Friday is the Sabbath in the Islam


Before Hilary Clinton became Secretary of State under Barack Obama for which state was she a US Senator?

Hillary Rodham Clinton - People - Department History - Office of the Historian Hillary Rodham Clinton - People - Department History Biographies of the Secretaries of State: Hillary Rodham Clinton (1947–) Introduction On January 21, 2009, Hillary Rodham Clinton was sworn in as the 67th Secretary of           State of the United States. Secretary Clinton joined the State Department after           nearly four decades in public service as an advocate, attorney, First Lady, and           Senator. Hillary Rodham Clinton, 67th Secretary of State Secretary Clinton was born in Chicago, Illinois on October 26, 1947 to Dorothy           Rodham and the late Hugh Rodham. She attended local public schools before graduating from Wellesley College and           Yale Law School, where she met Bill Clinton. In 1974, Secretary Clinton moved to           Arkansas, a year later then married Bill Clinton and became a successful           attorney while also raising their daughter, Chelsea. She was an assistant           professor at the University of Arkansas School of Law, and after working to           strengthen the local legal aid office, she was appointed by President Jimmy           Carter in 1977 to serve on the board of the Legal Services Corporation, which           she later chaired. During her 12 years as First Lady of the State of Arkansas, she was Chairwoman of           the Arkansas Education Standards Committee, co-founded the Arkansas Advocates           for Children and Families, and served on the boards of the Arkansas Children's           Hospital, and the Children's Defense Fund. In 1992, Governor Clinton was elected President of the United States, and as           First Lady, Hillary Clinton became an advocate of health care reform and worked           on many issues relating to children and families. She led successful bipartisan           efforts to improve the adoption and foster care systems, reduce teen pregnancy,           and provide health care to millions of children through the Children's Health           Insurance Program. She also traveled to more than 80 countries as a           representative of our country, winning respect as a champion of human rights,           democracy and civil society. Her famous speech in Beijing in 1995 -- when she           declared that "human rights are women's rights, and women's rights are human           rights" – inspired women worldwide and helped galvanize a global movement for           women’s rights. With Secretary of State Madeleine K. Albright, Secretary Clinton worked to launch           the government’s Vital Voices Democracy Initiative. Today, Vital Voices is a           non-governmental organization that continues to train and organize women leaders           across the globe. In 2000, Hillary Clinton made history as the first First Lady elected to the           United States Senate, and the first woman elected statewide in New York. In the           Senate, she served on the Armed Services Committee, the Health, Education, Labor           and Pensions Committee, the Environment and Public Works Committee, the Budget           Committee and the Select Committee on Aging. She was also a Commissioner on the           Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe. As a Senator, Clinton worked across party lines to build support for causes           important to her constituents and the country, including the expansion of           economic opportunity and access to quality, affordable health care. After the           terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, she was a strong advocate for funding           the rebuilding of New York and the health concerns of the first responders who           risked th


In 1825 Simon Bolivar was president of 3 South American countries. Columbia and Bolivia were two of the countries. What was the third?

SimonBolivar.org The liberator of South America   Simón Bolívar   At the age of 23, Simón Bolívar       ( July 24 ,1783 – December 17, 1830)       vowed to free South America from Imperial Spain .  Bolívar       was a criollo or creole (born in the New World       to Spanish parents) . Pressure for independence came mainly from criollos who resented the social and political dominance       of the peninsulares ( those born in Spain ) and had access       to education and inspired by the French and American Revolutions       . As a military       leader, Bolívar led his racially mixed armies to defeat the Spanish in       Venezuela in 1817, in the republic of Colombia in 1819 and Peru       in 1824 and after twenty years of ceaseless activity and covering       thousands of miles  ended three centuries of despotic, exploitive       Spanish rule. All three provinces elected him president . However,       despite being reviled in the countries he liberated at the end of       his life he has been transformed over time into the       greatest figure in South American history.     Simon Bolívar (1969) starring Maximilian Schell as Bolívar .      The       Revolutionary Simon Bolívar : Host Elaine Reyes speaks to Marie       Arana of the Library of Congress, and author of the book "Bolivar:       American Liberator," about the historical importance of Simon       Bolivar: Latin America's most revered revolutionary.   He was not able to realize his political       dream of a confederated Spanish America as envisioned in the Congress of Panama with a common military, a mutual defense treaties, and a supranational       parliamentary assembly. However, the Spanish       would not return, and South Americans were free to rule themselves       . It seems strange that Bolivar, who was always alluding       to the heterogeneous character of the peoples of the Spanish colonies,       should have failed to see the great differences between the Venezuelans,       the Granadians, the Ecuadorians, and the Peruvians, and the impracticability       of a federation of all these countries and their growing nationalism       . The only way he could have created a South American superstate       would have been through a temporary authoritarian regime until       the people were more politically mature, yet was not willing to       go as far as Napoleon for such a goal .   The one man who possibly       could of formed a Commonwealth of Spanish nations was the Spanish       monarch Ferdinand       VII of Spain  (October 14, 1784 –  September, 29 1833       whom Bolívar had met and played a game of badminton with)       but these hopes were dashed when he dissolved the Cortes (Spanish       congress) and arrogantly abrogated the constitution in 1814 .       By this act destroyed the last hope of keeping South America in       at least an economic union with an allegiance to a single sovereign       .   Bolívar not only had to drive out the Spaniards       with very insufficient means, but, when he had destroyed the old       government, he was faced by the task of reconstructing an administration       for peoples whose past had fitted them for nothing but despotic       rule. He was perpetually reforming or reconstructing the administration, but nothing stable ever came of it. All who might have been able to help him had necessarily disappeared with the rule which they represented. The Spaniards alone were acquainted with the machinery of their government, such as it was, and, from the very nature of the case, it was impossible for them to serve on under the revolutionary government.   No misfortune, however great, seemed to daunt       Bolivar in his early days. It is hardly possible to conceive any       situation more


Which artist/painter's adopted name literally mean 'Little Barrel'?

Origins of Italian Last Names Origins of Italian Last Names Origins of Italian Last Names Top 20 Italian Surnames By Michael San Filippo Updated August 18, 2016. What's in an Italian last name? Ask Leonardo da Vinci . Piero della Francesca. Alessandro Botticelli. Or Domenico Ghirlandaio. They were all great artists of the Italian Renaissance, and their surnames paint a picture too. On the Map Historically, many Italian last names were based on where a person lived or was born. Leonardo da Vinci's family was from Vinci , a town in eastern Tuscany—hence his last name, meaning "from Vinci." Ironically, during his lifetime, he was referred to solely by his first name. The sculptor Andrea Pisano, best known for his panels on the bronze south door of the Florence Baptistery , was originally named Andrea da Pontedra since he was born in Pontedra, a village near Pisa. He was later referred to as "Pisano," indicating the town famous for the Leaning Tower . The single-named Perugino was from the town of Perugia . One of the most popular Italian last names today, Lombardi, is tied to the region of the same name . A Barrel of Laughs Ask most people to name a work of art by Alessandro di Mariano Filipepi and they'd be hard-pressed to name even one. continue reading below our video What are the Seven Wonders of the World But mention some of his famous works that hang in the Uffizi , such as The Birth of Venus or The Adoration of the Magi, and they'd probably recognize Botticelli. His name was derived from his elder brother Giovanni, a pawnbroker, who was called Il Botticello ("The Little Barrel"). Another Florentine artist from the fifteenth century with a colorful last name was Giuliano Bugiardini, which literally means "little liars." Maybe his family was known for their story–telling skills. There are many other richly imagined, descriptive Italian last names, such as Torregrossa (big tower), Quattrochi (four eyes), Bella (beautiful), and Bonmarito (good husband). Mr. Smith Some Italian last names are related to a person's occupation or trade. Domenico Ghirlandaio, an Early Renaissance painter noted for his frescoes, probably had an ancestor who was a gardener or florist (the word ghirlanda means wreath or garland). Another Florentine painter, also famous for his frescoes, was known as Andrea del Sarto, but his real name was Andrea d'Agnolo di Francesco. His moniker del sarto (of the tailor) was derived from his father's profession. Other examples of Italian surnames related to jobs include Contadino (farmer), Tagliabue (ox-cutter or butcher), and Auditore (literally meaning "a hearer, or listener" and referring to a judge). Johnson, Clarkson, Robinson Piero di Cosimo, an Early Renaissance painter, adopted his last name as a patronym—that is, his last name was based on his father's name (Piero di Cosimo—Peter son of Cosimo). Piero della Francesca , whose masterpiece fresco cycle the Legend of the True Cross can be seen in the 13th–century church of San Francesco in Arezzo, had a matronymic surname. That is, his last name was based on his mother’s name (Piero della Francesca—Peter son of Francesca). Left to the Wolves Italian last names typically arose from geographic location, description, patronym, or trade. There's one other source that deserves mention, though, especially considering how prevalent the last name is. Esposito, literally meaning 'exposed' (from the Latin expositus, past participle of exponere 'to place outside') is a Italian surname commonly denoting an orphan. Typically, abandoned children were left on church steps, hence the name. Other Italian last names derived from the practice include Orfanelli (little orphans), Poverelli (little poor (people), and Trovato/Trovatelli (found, little foundling). Top 20 Italian Last Names Below are the top 20 Italian surnames throughout Italy: Rossi


"What breed of animal is a ""Bluefaced Leicester""?"

History History Ancestry and Development of the Bluefaced Leicester Introduction Descendents of Robert Bakewell’s improved Dishley Leicester, the Bluefaced Leicester evolved near Hexham in Northumberland, England, in the late 1800s to early 1900s. Classified as a Longwool breed, it is one of three Leicester sheep breeds: the English Leicester Longwool, the Border Leicester, and the Bluefaced Leicester. It has the finest fleece of the three Leicester breeds, and the softest fleece of all Longwool breeds. It is also known by the name Hexham Leicester. The primitive English Leicester Longwool There had been a “Longwool” in England since the early Middle Ages, but it was in a primitive stage, with a fleece that could be compared to today’s Romney. It was a slow maturing, coarse sheep with a poor carcass for meat. Its wool was highly prized, but it was not a very efficient producer of lamb or mutton. The focus was on wool production over meat production at this time in history. As time went on, major changes in sheep breeding and keeping practices would shift the emphasis away from fleece quality towards meat production. The historian M.L. Ryder suggests that at least in Britain, wool would never again receive the attention it did during the Middle Ages. The shift would be toward coarser fleece, longer fleece (length), and focus on sheep that would “fatten” more quickly. The Medieval Longwool would slowly evolve from its primitive stage toward the type of sheep we now associate with “true longwool type.” It became the “Old” English Leicester Longwool. Robert Bakewell and the “New Improved Leicester” Robert Bakewell (1725-1795) of Dishley Grange, Loughborough, Leicestershire, was a genius livestock breeder for his time. He is known for his work with horses, cattle, and especially sheep. During the 1750s, he used Mugs (Teeswater), Old English Leicester Longwool (considered unimproved), and quite possibly Old Ryeland, and other local sheep types to create his “Improved Dishley Leicester.” This sheep was known by many other names including “Dishley Leicester,” “Improved Leicester” and “New Leicester.” The Dishley Leicester was a faster maturing animal with much better gains for meat, and a superior ability to create excellent crossbreds and improve sheep stock overall. Due to Bakewell’s idea to “let rams” (lease his rams out) to anyone who could pay, it wasn’t long before the Dishley Leicester was extremely popular throughout Britain and beyond. This gave Bakewell a unique opportunity to “breed test” many more rams than he could do at home himself. It enabled him to make improvements more quickly. With the help of friends, local farmers, his community connections and congregation, his livestock was spread far and wide. In this way, the Dishley Leicester was extensively used to improve many other sheep breeds, and to create new ones. Robert Bakewell’s Dishley Leicester or “Improved Leicester” paved the way for the Leicester Longwool as a breed. It was from this point that the Old English Leicester Longwool was significantly improved, and developed further into today’s modern English Leicester Longwool. Visit these sites for more information on the English Leicester Longwool breed: www.americanteeswatersheep.com The Culley brothers and the Border Leicester As the popularity of Robert Bakewell and his livestock grew, he gathered a following of students who wished to learn more about his breeding and farming methods. Among the most famous of his students were the brothers Matthew and George Culley. In the late 1760s they used Bakewell’s improved Dishley Leicester rams, Mugs (or Teeswater) ewes, and quite possibly the Cheviot to create a new breed, the Border Leicester. Matthew and George Culley were living and working in Fenton, Glendale (Northumberland) at this time, and they were frequent visitors to Dishley Grange. The Border Leicester breed was well established by 1850. A beautiful, hardy and well-tempered breed with a lustrous fleece, it still enjoys great popularity to this day. Today, the North American, Australian and New Ze


Which manmade waterway features the Gatun and Milafiores Locks?

Gatun Lake and other Man-Made Panama Tourist Attractions December 6, 2015 Gatun Lake & Other Panama Man-Made Tourist Attractions (Editor’s Note – This original post from January 2010 has been updated to reflect current Panama vacation details.) As more and more travelers from around the globe discover Panama, inevitably there has been a significant increase in the number of available escorted and all inclusive Panama tours. While many vacationers visit Panama to explore this country’s Spanish colonial heritage or to enjoy world-class resorts, white sandy beaches and rainforest tours, Panama’s man-made wonders like the Panama Canal and Gatun Lake remain as some of Panama’s biggest tourist draws. Five Man-Made Structures in Panama #1 – 164 square mile Gatun Lake Completed in 1913, it took engineers six years to build the Gatun Dam across the valley floor, just six miles inland from the Caribbean Sea on the Atlantic side of Panama. At the time, Gatun Dam was the world’s largest dam, blocking off the Chagres River to create what was then the world’s largest man-made lake, Gatun Lake. Water from Gatun Lake is integral to the operation of Gatun Locks, a major part of the Panama Canal project. Ships passing through the Panama Canal between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans travel approximately 15 miles across Gatun Lake. Canal ships must traverse around man-made islands; remnants of the flooded surrounding hilltops. One of these islands is home to the Smithsonian Tropical Research, a privately funded institute. #2 – 48 mile Panama Canal Connects Atlantic & Pacific Oceans The Panama Canal is an engineering marvel and Panama’s largest man-made tourist attraction. It was completed in 1914. Cargo ships and pleasure craft (15,000+ annually) that want to travel between the Pacific Ocean and the Atlantic Ocean no longer have to journey for weeks and over 5000 miles around the tip of South America. Instead, they can traverse approximately 50 miles in a matter of hours through the three sets of locks of the Panama Canal. #3 – Gamboa & Pipeline Road Trail Panama The Gamboa area was once a key stop on the gold trail during Spanish occupation. The town of Gamboa was established in 1911 as part of the Panama Canal project and is located in the original Canal Zone. Gamboa’s first inhabitants were employees of the Panama Canal construction. Hidden by lush rainforests, Gamboa is now a popular destination for biologists, zoologists and bird-watchers because of its thriving animal and plant populations. In fact, Pipeline Road is widely known for its bird species. The Pipeline Road Trail is used for guided tours that take visitors into some of the most highly regarded bird-watching locations in the world. Gamboa has also become a favorite starting point for avid fishermen who want to try their luck on Gatun Lake. The Rainforest Resort offers excellent accommodations in this beautiful region. #4 – 5,425 foot Bridge of the Americas Panama Many Panama tours also include the Bridge of the Americas on their travel itinerary. This is a “must see” man-made vehicle bridge since its name is derived from the fact that it connects the North American land mass with the South American land mass. Bridge of the Americas took three years to build, is over a mile wide, and was completed in 1962, and actually crosses part of the Pacific Ocean at the Panama Canal entrance near Panama City, the capital. #5 – Panama’s 3,451 foot Centennial Bridge Panama Completed in 2004, Panama’s Centennial Bridge is another impressive man-made structure, spanning nearly 3,500 feet. Earlier bridges across the Chagres River were built to swing out of the way of the large ships that passed through the canal. Both the Bridge of the Americas and the Centennial Bridge are elevated, non-swinging bridge designs. The Centennial Bridge addressed the need for a new companion bridge to ease the volume of traffic across the Bridge of the Americas. Gatun Lake Part of Caravan’s All Inclusive Panama Tours Get up close and personal with some of the most impressive man-made structures and tourist attr


Which children's comic strip character was created in 1928 by Mary Tourtel?

Mary Tourtel | Women In Comics Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Rupert Bear The first Rupert Bear reprint collection, 1921 Mary Tourtel, née Caldwell (b. Canterbury, Kent, 28 January 1874; d. 15 March 1948) was the creator of the long-running comic strip Rupert Bear. She studied at the Sidney Cooper School of Art in Kent before becoming a children's illustrator. She married journalist Herbert Tourtel, who went on to become a sub-editor at The Daily Express, c. 1896. In the late 1890s and early 1900s she illustrated several children's books, many featuring animals, and also drew for the story paper The Girl's Realm. She and her husband were keen aviators, and broke the record for a flight from Hounslow to Brussels in 1919. She produced illustrations in the "In Bobtail Land" series for the Sunday Express in 1919, followed by a daily series, "When Animals Work", featuring anthropomorphised animals practising human trades, in the Daily Express. In 1920 the Express's editor asked her to create a comic strip as a rival to the Daily Mail's Teddy Tail and the Daily Mirror's Pip, Squeak and Wilfred, and she created the enormously popular Rupert Bear, co-writing the stories with her husband until his death in 1831. She continued the strip alone, with some writing assistance from Stanley Marshall, the paper's children's page editor, until 1935, when she retired due to failing eyesight. The strip was continued by other artists, notably Alfred Bestall, and is still published today. Tourtel died following a stroke at the age of 74.


Levi Stubbs, Abdul Fakir, Renaldo Benson and Lawrence Peyton were collectively known as which Motown group of the 60's?

Obituary: Lawrence Payton | Motown Forever - A Tribute To The Classic Sound Motown Forever - A Tribute To The Classic Sound Post by Diamond Girl on Jun 17, 2005 13:19:53 GMT -5 Thanks for the music and memories... Motown greats say Goodbye to Four Tops 'genius of sound' "Laurence Payton" Abdul "Duke" Fakir of the Four Tops and his wife, Piper, enter the service for Payton on Wednesday at Oak Grove A.M.E. Church in Detroit. Motown's musical nobility reunited for 2 1/2 hours Tuesday to celebrate and eulogize the man known as the court magician of harmony, Lawrence Payton, one of the Four Tops. Payton, 59, died last Friday at his Southfield home of liver cancer. Aretha Franklin, the Queen of Soul, riveted the packed sanctuary of Oak Grove A.M.E. Church in Detroit with a moving vocal medley opening with Put Your Hand in the Hand (of the Man from Galilee and an original tribute to the Four Tops. Berry Gordy Jr., the creative king of Motown Records, called Payton "a very special man, simple, laid-back, quiet ... with a cool genius about him. His passing in a sense is an end of an era -- the era that the Four Tops defined and maybe even invented. They had class. They had style." All Detroiters, the Four Tops, originally called the Four Aims, began singing together as teen-agers. With their first contract at Chess Records, they became the Four Tops, but not until they signed with Gordy at Motown Records in 1963 did they record their first big hit, Baby, I Need Your Loving. Calling Payton the creator of the Tops' smooth, seamless harmony, Gordy said much of the credit for the group's remarkable 43-year career together was Payton's "glue of integrity, honor, loyalty and love..." "Their harmony in song was the best there is. Their harmony in life was even better." Perhaps the biggest day of their singing careers was April 23, 1965, when the Motown label released the Tops' signature smash hit, I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch), which continued to delight their old and young fans through their 1997 concert tour. But the blues hit the group hard on March 19 when Payton fell ill before a concert in Atlantic City, soon to learn he had liver cancer. He was hospitalized at the University of Michigan Hospitals in Ann Arbor for much of the past several months. Motown's crown prince Smokey Robinson with his group the Miracles traveled the club and concert circuit with the Four Tops in the early '60s, often sharing early billings with the Four Tops. Wednesday, Robinson gave an unscheduled eulogy to Payton, his friend since childhood. One of Motown's most successful and prolific songwriters and singers, Robinson called Payton "a genius of sound" who instructed not only the Four Tops but the Temptations and the Miracles in the nuances of harmony. "He had a great, great, great stay here on earth," Robinson said. "I talked to him about two weeks ago in the hospital ... and he said, 'I'm getting out of here and I'm gonna be alright.' He did and he was." Most mourners had tears in their eyes when the Rev. Dr. Jessica Ingram introduced a musical message to his longtime partners that Payton recorded not long before his death entitled The Four of Us. His voice as vivid and elegant as the Tops' trademark pastel tuxedos, Payton sang to Levi Stubbs, Abdul "Duke" Fakir and Renaldo "Obie" Benson: "We're still the four of us. Remember when we tried to touch the sun, I remember on the way we had such fun ... There'll always be through eternity, there'll always be the four of us." Obviously moved, the three walked silently from their front-row pew to touch Payton's white-rose draped coffin. None spoke at the funeral, but their comments were printed in the order of service: "He was our inspiration on stage and off," said Benson. Fakir, a member of the Oak Grove congregation, said, "Lawrence had a big heart for loving and sharing and 'Big Ears' as they say in the music world for the music he loved and taught and shared with us." Stubbs said Payton "propelled us beyond our dreams and made sure we were tops in all our musical endeavors." Jointly, they


Victoria is the Roman Goddess of Victory but who is her Greek equivalent?

Victoria (goddess) - Wikimedia Commons Victoria (goddess) Jump to: navigation , search English: In Roman mythology , Victoria was the personification/Goddess of victory. She is the Roman version of the Greek goddess Nike , and was associated with Bellona . She was adapted from the Sabine agricultural goddess Vacuna and had a temple on the Palatine Hill . Her name (in both Latin and Greek) means victory. Français : Victoire, allégorie personnifiant la victoire. Italiano: Vittoria, divinità Romana