In pre-decimal currency in the UK, how many florins were in a pound?

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Who was voted the Cricket Writers’ Club Young Cricketer of the Year in 1963?

Yorkshire duo win Cricket Writers' Club Awards - News - Yorkshire County Cricket Club Yorkshire duo win Cricket Writers' Club Awards — 30 September 2014 They have been inseparable for much of Yorkshire’s County Championship-winning season so it was appropriate that White Rose opening batsmen Alex Lees and Adam Lyth both won Cricket Writers’ Club awards for 2014 on Tuesday. Cricket Writers’ Club Young Cricketer of the Year: Alex Lees (Yorkshire) Cricket Writers’ Club County Championship Player of the Year: Adam Lyth (Yorkshire) Peter Smith Award: David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd. Lees topped a poll of 15 candidates to be voted The Cricket Writers’ Club Young Player of the Year after scoring 971 Championship runs at an average of 44.13. Resticted to England-qualified players under the age of 23 on 1st May and, by tradition, an award that can only be won once in a career, 21-year-old left-hander Lees became the fourth Yorkshire player in the past seven years and 11th in all after Fred Trueman (1952), Phil Sharpe (1962), Geoffrey Boycott (1963), Chris Old (1970), Ashley Metcalfe (a joint-winner in 1986), Richard Blakey (1987), Chris Silverwood (1996), Adil Rashid (2007), Jonathan Bairstow (2011) and Joe Root (2012) to be named Young Cricketer of the Year. Lees succeeded Durham and England all-rounder Ben Stokes as the winner of an award dating back to 1950, making it one of the oldest such honours in cricket. If Lees had a successful season, Lyth was truly prolific with a haul of 1,489 Championship runs, including six hundreds, at 67.68. That return saw the 27-year-old chosen as the third winner of the Cricket Writers’ Club County Championship Player of the Year, in association with William Hill, after Somerset’s Nick Compton and Derbyshire’s Wayne Madsen, with the honour again restricted to England-qualified players but without an age limit. Both awards were voted for by the more than 300 Full and Life Members of the Cricket Writers’ Club, with trophies presented at the organization’s Annual Lunch at London’s Plaisterers’ Hall on Tuesday. Neither Lees nor Lyth has yet gained full representative honours for England, but the history suggests they will both be unlucky to remain uncapped, given former winners of the Young Cricketer of the Year award alone have amassed more than 2,000 Test appearances between them. Meanwhile David Lloyd received the Peter Smith award for his outstanding contribution to the promotion of cricket following a lifetime involvement in the game where his career as a Lancashire batsman, England opener, umpire, Lancashire and England coach and, currently, a television broadcaster and newspaper columnist, has seen him become one of the sport’s best-loved advocates. Lloyd follows another Lancastrian in 2013 recipient Jim Cumbes, a former seamer and latterly the county’s and chief executive, in being awarded a discretionary prize named in honour of the late Peter Smith, a former Cricket Correspondent of the Daily Mail and the first media liaison officer at what was then the Test and County Cricket Board. Newsletter Sign up


Bald-Faced Hornet is another name for which insect?

Bug of the Week Archives - Field Station Selected Short Subjects January 10, 2017 Homer Hruby Howdy, BugFans, The BugLady’s #3 child nailed it years ago when she proclaimed her mother an “Essoterrorist”—someone with a fondness for squirreling away obscure facts. Here are some of the Bug Facts that she’s come across while looking for something… Read More Life on the Pond January 3, 2017 Homer Hruby No words today, but an amazing set of videos. A woman named Linda contacted the BugLady in the summer of 2016 about her Missouri Master Naturalist project, which involved recording life on the surface of a (primordial ooze-ish) pond near her home. She set up her video camera on a rock overlooking the pond and recorded dramas, large and small, in that cradle of life. False Bombardier Beetle Redux (Family Carabidae) December 28, 2016 Homer Hruby Bombardier Beetles dark-colored, speedy, long-lived, nocturnal carnivores. Many of the more talented members of the family are able to produce noxious chemicals to spray on their enemies. The False Bombardier Beetle spray consists mainly (80%) of concentrated formic acid (which is also deployed by ants), with some acetic acid and wetting agents thrown in. The 13 Bugs of Christmas December 21, 2016 Homer Hruby “The Twelve Days of Christmas” is an English carol that was probably borrowed from the French and that was originally an acapella chant/call-and-response/children’s memory game. It first appeared in writing in 1780, and there were (and still are) many variations of it, though the words were more-or-less standardized when an official melody was finally written for it in 1909. Ichneumon centrator Wasp (Family Ichneumonidae) December 13, 2016 Homer Hruby Ichneumon centrator (no common name) is about ¾” long. Females are black with smoky wings, reddish-brown accents on the thorax and head, mostly-pale antennae, and dark yellow bands on their legs. Males are black, with pale antennae. Only one host species has been identified for Ichneumon centrator, and it’s the larva of the Isabella tiger moth, famously known as the Wooly bear caterpillar. A Couple of Stinkbugs (Family Pentatomidae) December 6, 2016 Homer Hruby Stink Bugs have piercing-sucking mouthparts in the form of a tube that is inserted into their food source, through which digestive juices are injected, and through which the resultant pre-digested tissue is extracted. The family contains herbivores, including a number of agricultural pests; carnivores, some of which are used as biological controls on other insects; and a few that start their lives as plant feeders but switch to animals. Brown Lacewing (Family Hemerobiidae) November 30, 2016 Homer Hruby Adult Brown Lacewings have four-wings and are a half-inch-long(ish), with light brown wings, often patterned, and they are less conspicuous—and hairier—than green lacewings. They have chewing mouthparts and conspicuous eyes. Brown lacewing adults and larvae richly deserve their nicknames of “aphid lions” and “aphid wolves,” but they also prey on small critters like mealybugs, white flies, spider mites, scales, and on insect eggs. Slaty Skimmer Dragonfly (Family Libellulidae) November 23, 2016 Homer Hruby Slaty Skimmers are one of three dragonflies in Wisconsin that are closely-related, very similar-looking, and very rare. Males are territorial and hostile, defending stretches of shoreline, and an approach by an intruding male results in aggressive displays, loop-the-loops, and chases. They are most active in the morning. Females are rarely seen at the water’s edge unless they’re in the mood, and they may breed while still in their juvenile coloration. Splendid Dwarf Spider (Family Linyphiidae) November 16, 2016 Homer Hruby Splendid dwarf spiders belong to the large Linyphiidae spider family. Linyphiids are second in species numbers only to Jumping spiders and are a dominant group of spiders in the cooler regions of the Northern Hemisphere (where they’re sometimes seen walking on snow). Splendid dwarf spiders are found from coast to coast, mostly across the northern half of the U


Choiseul, Guadalcanal and Malaita are all part of which island group?

Solomon Islands | Island Escapes Solomon Islands Introduction The Solomon Islands are unspoiled, you will feel like you stepped back in time into a lost world. Experience an unhurried way of life and exotic cultures. The Solomon Islands are the perfect destination for adventure travelers and divers. There are 922 islands and they’re all different. From small islands with huge mountain ranges to little atolls surrounded by beautiful coral reefs. Explore the history of the islands when you arrive in Honiara. Then get on the water to explore the many stunning islands and the underwater world. Here you will find the traditional way of life remarkably well preserved. Behold the magic of these islands and watch a shark-caller at work. The Solomon Islands is a land of adventure. Explore the magnificent rainforests, the many waterfalls, the mighty volcanoes and the mist-enshrouded mountain peaks. No other Pacific Island group has such a diversity of nature. Climb the volcanic peaks, hike trough lush forest, kayak alongside the beautiful coastline and cruise trough the many islands. The diving is great at Munda, Gizo and Uepi island. Marvel at the underwater world and the amazing creatures that live within the depths of the ocean. If you go here for your honeymoon, it will truly be a unique experience. Enjoy the sunset on a secluded beach and loose yourself in the tranquility and peace of these islands. Gizo Gizo is a village in the Western Province, situated at the island of Ghizo. It’s right at the waterfront with rolling and steep hills in the background. Gizo serves as the centre of the Western Province, which is famous for the stone and wood carvings. There’s also some amazing diving around here! Coming Soon… Honiara Honiara is the capital of the Solomon Islands. Here is also the international airport and its the gateway to the surrounding islands. Highlights here are the historical sights dated from WWII and the market. The wharf and the museum are both worth a visit as well. Coming Soon… Uepi Uepi Island is a barrier reef island. The land is covered by rainforest and surrounded by sandy beach and fringing coral reef. The diving here is exceptional and only minutes away from the island. You can stay at the Uepi Island Resort. What makes this place special is that you never have to share it with hordes of tourists. There’s only place for a few tourists at any one time to stay at the island. Coming Soon… Munda The village of Munda is located on New Georgia Island in the Western Province. Again this is a famous destination for diving, including some wreck dives! The picture perfect Roviana Lagoon is perched on the edge of the island with its beautiful crystal clear water. Another destination in the Solomon Islands you don’t want to miss! Coming Soon… Regions Honiara The main port of entry into the Solomon Islands is at Henderson International Airport on the island of Guadalcanal. Situated approximately 15 minutes drive from the airport is the capital, Honiara. The town is on the northern coastline and incorporates a small picturesque sea port at Point Cruz. Visitors will enjoy the hustle and bustle of Honiara and there are many things to do and see. Central Province This group of islands comprises the Nggela (or Florida) group, across Iron Bottom Sound from Honiara, Savo and Russell Islands. There are superb dive sites and natural wonders like the unique Megapode birds breeding on thermal springs on Savo Island. Tulagi, the colonial capital of Solomon Islands, boasts historic tales and sites. Russell Islands has one of the largest coconut groves in the South Pacific. Choiseul Province Under-developed, Choiseul is an adventurer’s haven. Made up of one large island of 3294 square kilometres lying north of Western Province, the province’s main attraction are its virgin, untouched natural wonders like nesting sands for the endangered Hawksbill turtles. Whales have also been sighted in the surrounding waters. Choiseul is home to rare pottery and weaving. The Provincial Capital is Taro. Guadalcanal Province It is here in Guadalcanal


Which British politician was the first person to be made an Honorary Citizen of the United States of America?

We shall fight on the beaches Winston Churchill 4th June 1940 - YouTube We shall fight on the beaches Winston Churchill 4th June 1940 Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on May 11, 2013 Winston Churchill Speeches playlist here https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... PLEASE SEE my FAMOUS SPEECHES playlist http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=... We Shall Fight on the Beaches is a common title given to a speech delivered by Winston Churchill to the House of Commons of the Parliament of the United Kingdom on 4 June 1940. This was the second of three major speeches given around the period of the Battle of France, with the others designated as the Blood, toil, tears, and sweat speech of 13 May, and the This was their finest hour speech of 18 June. Events developed dramatically over the five-week period, and although broadly similar in themes, each speech addressed a different military and diplomatic context. In this speech, Churchill had to describe a great military disaster, and warn of a possible invasion attempt by Nazi Germany, without casting doubt on eventual victory. He also had to prepare his domestic audience for France's falling out of the war without in any way releasing the French Republic to do so, and wished to reiterate a policy and an aim unchanged - despite the intervening events - from his speech of 13 May, in which he had declared the goal of "victory, however long and hard the road may be".


In Greek mythology, who went to Colchis to bring the golden Fleece back to Baeotia?

Jason and the Golden Fleece | Article about Jason and the Golden Fleece by The Free Dictionary Jason and the Golden Fleece | Article about Jason and the Golden Fleece by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Jason+and+the+Golden+Fleece Also found in: Dictionary , Thesaurus , Wikipedia . Jason, in the New Testament. 1 St. Paul's host at Thessalonica. 2 Companion of Paul at Corinth, perhaps the same as (1.) Jason, in Greek mythology, son of Aeson. When Pelias Pelias , in Greek mythology, usurper of the throne of Iolcus. He was the son of Tyro and Poseidon and the twin brother of Neleus. After his birth his mother married Cretheus, king of Iolcus, and gave birth to Aeson. ..... Click the link for more information.  usurped the throne of Iolcus and killed (or imprisoned) Aeson and most of his descendants, Jason was smuggled off to the centaur Chiron Chiron , in Greek mythology, centaur, son of Kronos. He was a renowned sage, physician, and prophet. Among his pupils were Hercules, Achilles, Jason, and Asclepius. When Hercules accidentally wounded Chiron, the pain was so great that Chiron surrendered his immortality to ..... Click the link for more information. , who reared him secretly on Mt. Pelion. Later Pelias promised Jason his rightful kingdom if he would bring the Golden Fleece Golden Fleece, in Greek mythology, the magic fleece of the winged ram that saved Phrixus and Helle, the children of Nephele and Athamas, from the jealousy of Ino, Athamas' second wife. ..... Click the link for more information.  to Boeotia. Jason assembled Greece's bravest heroes and together they sailed in the Argo in quest of the fleece. On their journey the Argonauts were seduced by beautiful women, attacked by warriors, buffeted by storms, and challenged by monstrous creatures. Finally the blind prophet Phineus told them how to make their way safely to Colchis Colchis , ancient country on the eastern shore of the Black Sea and in the Caucasus region. Centered about the fertile valley of the Phasis River (the modern Rion), Colchis corresponds to the present-day region of Mingrelia in Georgia. ..... Click the link for more information. , where the Golden Fleece was kept. When they arrived there, King Aeëtes demanded that before Jason take the fleece he yoke together two fire-breathing bulls, plow the field of Ares, and sow it with dragon's teeth obtained from Cadmus Cadmus, in Greek legend, son of Agenor and founder of Thebes. Misfortune followed his family because he killed the sacred dragon that guarded the spring of Ares. Athena told him to sow the dragon's teeth, and from these sprang the Sparti [sown men], ancestors of the noble ..... Click the link for more information. . Aeëtes' daughter Medea Medea , in Greek mythology, princess of Colchis, skilled in magic and sorcery. She fell in love with Jason and helped him, against the will of her father, Aeëtes, to obtain the Golden Fleece. ..... Click the link for more information.  fell in love with Jason and gave him magical protection that allowed him to complete the tasks. In return Jason swore an oath of fidelity and promised to take her with him to Greece. When Aeëtes still refused to relinquish the fleece, Medea revealed its hiding place and drugged the guardian dragon. The Argonauts then fled Colchis with the fleece, pursued by Aeëtes. But Medea killed and cut to pieces his son Absyrtus, scattering the parts of his body in the sea. Aeëtes stopped to retrieve them. In another version, Absyrtus led the pursuit and, when Medea tricked him into an ambush, was killed by Jason. Jason and Medea stopped to be purified of the murder by Circe Circe , in Greek mythology, enchantress; daughter of Helios. She lived on an island, where she decoyed sailors and treacherously changed them into beasts. According to the Odyssey, ..... Click the link for more information.  at Aeaea, and there they were married. When they returned to Iolcus they found that Pelias had continued his tyrannical rule. Medea persuaded Pelias that he could be rejuvenated by having pieces of his body boiled


What is the name of the building in which Mark and Jeremy live in the UK comedy television series ‘Peep Show’?

David Mitchell - Biography - IMDb David Mitchell Jump to: Overview  (3) | Mini Bio  (1) | Spouse  (1) | Trivia  (5) | Personal Quotes  (7) Overview (3) 5' 10" (1.78 m) Mini Bio (1) David Mitchell was born on 14th July 1974 in Salisbury, England. His parents, Ian and Kathy Mitchell, worked as hotel managers in Salisbury. David also has a brother. In 1977 the family moved to Oxford, where his parents taught a course in hotel management at Oxford Brookes University. David was educated at Abingdon School in Oxfordshire. He has been writing comedy material since his schooldays when he used to write comedy sketches with his friends. A year before he went to college, David worked for a while as a proofreader for the Oxford University Press. He studied History at Peterhouse College, Cambridge. Whilst he was studying at Cambridge University he joined the Cambridge Footlights, where he met his comedy partner, Robert Webb . David became President of the Cambridge Footlights and after graduation he and Robert staged a two man show at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. Early in his career David worked as a freelance writer on comedy sketch shows including 'Armstrong and Miller' and 'Big Train'. He also appeared as Owen, the IT specialist, in 'Think the Unthinkable', a BBC Radio 4 situation comedy about a firm of management consultants. David made a guest appearance as Owen in one episode for the first series. This episode was broadcast on 6th November 2001. His character proved to be so popular that Owen was co-opted as a full member of Unthinkable Solutions and David appeared in all six episodes of Series 2 of 'Think the Unthinkable'. These episodes were broadcast on BBC Radio 4 from 7th November 2002 to 12th December 2002. In 2001 David and Robert co-wrote a six part comedy sketch show 'The Mitchell and Webb Situation', which was broadcast on Play UK. The series was directed by David Kerr , who would later work with David and Robert on their BBC2 sketch show, That Mitchell and Webb Look (2006), and several sketches featured the actress Olivia Colman . Also in 2001, David bought his first home, a small flat in the Kilburn district of London. In 2003 David was cast as Mark Corrigan in the Channel 4 situation comedy, Peep Show (2003). This series follows the lives of Mark and his friend Jeremy, played by Robert Webb , who share a flat in Apollo House, a London apartment block. Mark works for a company called JLB Credit. His work colleagues include Sophie Chapman, played by Olivia Colman . The show has a distinctive look because of its extensive use of subjective camera angles, as viewers are shown events from Mark and Jeremy's point of view. The series also makes use of voice overs in which Mark and Jeremy reveal their innermost thoughts. The first series was broadcast in six episodes between 19th September 2003 and 24th October 2003. Peep Show (2003) was an instant success. The show was nominated for the BAFTA television award for best situation comedy in 2004, and a second series was quickly commissioned. This was broadcast in six episodes on Channel 4 between 12th November 2004 and 17th December 2004. As a result of David's filming commitments for the second series of Peep Show (2003), he was only available to record some of the episodes for the third series of the Radio 4 sitcom, 'Think the Unthinkable', which was broadcast in six parts between 13th July 2004 and 17th August 2004. To explain his absence, the writers devised a storyline in which David's character Owen went into hiding, and a new IT consultant, Jed, played by Robin Ince , was drafted in to cover for him. The first series of 'That Mitchell and Webb Sound', a comedy sketch show, was broadcast on BBC Radio 4 between 28th August and 2nd October 2003. All of the characters in the radio show were played by David, Robert, Olivia Colman and James Bachman . It was in Episode 5 of Series One, broadcast on 25th September 2003, that a character called Sir Digby Caesar Salad made his first appearance. Sir Digby was played by Robert and David took the role of his trusty sidekick Ging


Who became leader of the British Liberal Party in July 1976?

Leader of the Liberal Party (UK) - iSnare Free Encyclopedia Leader of the Liberal Party (UK) The Liberal Party was formally established in 1859 and existed until merging with the Social Democratic Party in 1988 to create the Liberal Democrats . Contents 6 External links Leadership selection 1859–1969 Before the adoption of the 1969 constitution of the party, the party was led by the prime minister or the most recent politically active prime minister from the party. In the absence of one of these, the leaders in the House of Lords and House of Commons were of equal status and jointly led the party. When a new leader was required, with the party in government, the monarch selected him by appointing someone as Prime Minister. However, in 1916 David Lloyd George , with the support of a minority of the Liberal MPs, formed a coalition government. H. H. Asquith , the former Prime Minister, remained as Liberal Party leader. Asquith retained the leadership until his health failed in 1926, including periods when he was not in Parliament or was a peer. He was the last leader of the whole party under the original arrangements for leadership. When no overall party leader was a member of a House and a new leader was required in opposition, a leader emerged and was approved by party members in that House. From 1919 the Chairman of the Liberal Parliamentary Party, elected by MPs, functioned as the leader in the House of Commons. This required all the leaders after Asquith to retain their seat, to continue as leader. After 1926 the leader in the House of Commons was clearly pre-eminent over the leader in the House of Lords. In 1931 Lloyd George was leader in the House of Commons, but he was ill when negotiations led to the formation of the National Government . Sir Herbert Samuel , who had been the deputy leader, was effectively the leader of the mainstream party from the time when he entered the government. This was made formal after the 1931 election. Leadership selection 1969–1988 Under the original provisions of the 1969 party constitution, the MPs elected one of their number to be Leader of the Liberal Party. This was the same system as that used for the last MP only contested leadership election in 1967 , when Jeremy Thorpe became leader after a vote split between three candidates of 6-3-3. As the number of Liberal MPs was very small (between 6 and 14 in the period the MPs retained the sole power of election) party members argued for a wider franchise. Before the leadership election of 1976 , all members were given a vote in an electoral college based on allocating electoral votes to constituency associations (which were then divided proportionately to the votes of the members of the association). The candidates were required to be members of the House of Commons, nominated by a quarter of the MPs. The electoral college system was only used once, when David Steel was elected leader. Lists of Liberal Party Leaders Leaders of the Liberal Party Name 1988 Notes ^ a b Palmerston was appointed Prime Minister a few days after the meeting at Willis's Rooms on 6 June 1859, which formally created the Liberal Party. He was an Irish peer and a member of the House of Commons. He died in office. ^ Gladstone retired from the leadership in 1875, when the party was in opposition. The overall leadership of the party then became vacant until Gladstone was again appointed Prime Minister. ^ Rosebery resigned the leadership when the party was in opposition. The overall leadership of the party became vacant until the formation of the next Liberal government in 1905. ^ a b Maclean was elected Chairman of the Liberal Parliamentary Party. In the absence from Parliament of Asquith, who had lost his seat in the 1918 general election , he acted as leader of the Liberal MPs opposed to the Lloyd George coalition. Although this was a smaller group than the Parliamentary Labour Party, Maclean also performed the functions of Leader of the Opposition. ^ Asquith resigned the leadership when the party was in opposition. The overall leadership of the party became vacan


The heart of the 19th Century composer Chopin is said to be preserved in which liquid?

Chopin's heart, article Contact Chopin's Heart The heart of Fryderyk Chopin could hold the secret of his untimely death. The renowned 19th century Polish-French pianist and composer died at the age of 39, of what is believed to be tuberculosis. But leading Polish medical experts are betting that DNA tests on his heart - perfectly preserved in what appears to be cognac - could prove he suffered from cystic fibrosis. Their request to Poland's culture ministry for tissue samples to check for the CFTR gene  marking cystic fibrosis suffers has, however, sparked mixed feelings over the prospect of picking over a national icon. The Church of the Holy Cross, Warsaw "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also" reads the biblical passage inscribed on a pillar in Warsaw's sprawling and ornate baroque Church of the Holy Cross. There, inside a crystal urn filled with alcohol lies Chopin's heart, brought home in 1849 - as he had wished - by his elder sister Ludwicka from Paris, where the rest of his remains lie in the P�re Lachaise cemetery. Leading Polish cystic fibrosis specialist Wojciech Cichy said the symptoms Chopin suffered were typical of cystic fibrosis, a genetic illness which clogs the lungs with excess thick and sticky mucus. "From early childhood he was weak, prone to chest infections, wheezing, coughing" Cichy said. Records shows that as an adult weighing 40 kilos (about 88lbs) and 1.70 metres (5'6") tall, Chopin was chronically under weight - another tell-tale symptom of cystic fibrosis. Cichy also pointed out that despite a passionate romance with flamboyant French writer George Sand, Chopin had no known children, suggesting infertility - another clue. And few cystic fibrosis sufferers live past 40. Grzegorz Michalski, director of Poland's National Fryderyk Chopin Institute, said the last known time that the heart was examined was just after the end of World War II in 1945. It showed that the heart was "perfectly preserved" in the hermetically-sealed crystal urn that was filled with an alcoholic liquid, presumed to be cognac. "Records show it is in perfect condition, so to tamper with it risks destroying it" Michalski said, adding that while one of two of Chopin's living descendents favours DNA testing, the other is staunchly opposed. No one has yet asked the Friars of St Vincent de Paul at the Holy Cross Church whether they would agree to the test. "I can't comment on the matter in any way because, until now, no one has contacted me with either a question or any kind of proposal to test Chopin's heart" senior priest, Father Marek Bailkowski, told AFP. Iwona Radziszewska, spokesperson of the culture ministry, said "an appropriate decision" would be taken upon review of a series of studies now underway. As a Polish �migr� in his father's native France after an 1830-31 uprising of Polish insurgents against the 1795 partition of Poland by Russia, Prussia and Austria, Chopin refused to take a Russian passport. Thus he was never able to set foot on his native soil after the doomed insurrection. "The uprising was a drama that ruptured Chopin's life" said Michalski, explaining the musician's desperate homesickness and his dreams of Polish independence. Described by 19th century German composer Robert Schumann as �cannons hidden among flowers�, Chopin's music was and remains a symbol of Poland's long struggle for freedom. Nazi Germany banned it for that very reason. But Michalski recalled that it was a German general, Erich von dem Bach, who saved the heart from oblivion amid a relentless Nazi bombing campaign during the 1944 uprising by Polish partisans in what was then occupied Warsaw. Reprinted from an AFP Agency report on the internet.


The Kroon is a monetary unit of which European country?

Kroon - definition of kroon by The Free Dictionary Kroon - definition of kroon by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/kroon Also found in: Thesaurus , Financial , Wikipedia . kroon n. pl. kroon·i (krō′nē) The primary unit of currency in Estonia before the adoption of the euro. [Estonian, from German Krone, from Middle High German krōn, krōne, from Old High German korōna, from Latin corōna, crown (from the crown printed on the coin); see crown.] kroon n, pl kroons or krooni (ˈkruːnɪ) (Currencies) the former standard monetary unit of Estonia, divided into 100 senti [Estonian kron, from German Krone krone2] ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend: 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: Have green tea and apple daily for good health The aim of this European public procurement is transparently conclude a liability between a contracting authority, in the capacity of the town Hollands Kroon in the broadest sense of the word, and insurance (whether or not represented by an authorized agent or insurer) . Copyright © 2003-2017 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.


In October 2012, what did the minimum hourly wage rise to, in pounds sterling, for over 21 year olds in the UK?

National Minimum Wage rates increase National Minimum Wage rates increase adult hourly rate of the national minimum wage 25 years+ is £7.20  adult hourly rate of the national minimum wage 21-24 years  is £6.95 development rate (which covers workers aged 18-20 years) is £5.30 rate for 16 to 17-year-olds is £4/hour for apprentices under the age of 19 and those aged 19 and over in the first 12 months of their apprenticeship, the apprentice minimum wage rate£3.40 per hour from 1st April 2017: hourly rate of the national minimum wage for those of 25 years and over, will increase from £7.20 to £7.50.  It will rise again 1st April 2018. For those working aged 16-24, their rates are due a rise 1st October 2017. The Living Wage  is £8.45/hour outside London, updated in November 2016. It is calculated according to the cost of living by the Living Wage Foundation, calculated by the Centre for Research in Social Policy  and not to be confused with the Tory use of the term referring to the increase of minimum wage for 25 years+     The National Minimum Wage was introduced AS LAW by the Labour government in April 1999. It has been uprated as follows:                25+yrs   21-24yrs    18-20yrs   16-17yrs   apprentice rate Oct 2016  £7.20       £6.95        £5.30       £4.00         £3.40             Living Wage £8.45 in Midlands  £9.75 in London  Apr 2016  £7.20       £6.70        £5.30       £3.87         £3.30            Living Wage £8.25 in Midlands  £9.40 in London                           21+yrs     18-20yrs   16-17yrs   apprentice rate  Oct 2015    £6.70           £5.30        £3.87         £3.30            Living Wage £8.25 in Midlands  £9.40 in London  Oct-2014    £6.50           £5.13        £3.79         £2.73/hour     Living Wage £7.85 in Midlands  £9.15 in London  Oct-2013    £6.31           £5.03        £3.72         £2.68/hour     Living Wage £7.65 in Midlands  £8.80 in London Oct-2012    £6.19           £4.98        £3.68         £2.65/hour     Living Wage £7.45 in Midlands  £8.55 in London Oct-2011    £6.08           £4.98        £3.68         £2.60/hour     Living Wage £7.20 in Midlands  £8.30 in London Oct-2010    £5.93           £4.92        £3.64         £2.50/hour                               Living Wage £7.85 in London                22+yrs      18-21yrs    16-17yrs Oct-09       £5.80          £4.83          £3.57           none                                     Living Wage £7.60 in London Oct-08       £5.73          £4.77          £3.53                                                       Living Wage £7.45 in London Oct-07       £5.52          £4.60          £3.40                                                       Living Wage £7.20 in London Oct-06       £5.35          £4.45          £3.30                                                       Living Wage £7.05 in London Oct-05       £5.05          £4.25          £3.00                                                       Living Wage £6.70 in London Oct-04       £4.85          £4.10          £3.00                                                       Living Wage £6.50 in London Oct-03       £4.50          £3.80          none                               first calculation of Living Wage £6.40 in London Oct-02       £4.20          £3.60          none Apr-99       £3.60          £3.00          none   The apprentice rate is for apprentices aged 16 to 18 and those aged 19 or over who are in their first year. All other apprentices are entitled to the National Minimum Wage for their age.   Pay and Work Rights   https://www.gov.uk/pay-and-work-rights   You can get advice on issues including: working for a gangmaster   The TUC has produced a minimum wage calculator -  Click HERE  to see if you are getting enough? What is the minimum wage?   or call the Acas helpline or visit the Acas Helpline Online for advice about the National Minimum Wage.   I you get accomodation as part of your job: £6.00 Daily accommodation offset rate  £42.00 Weekly accommodation offset rate If an employer charges more than the offset rate, the difference is taken off the worker’s pay whi


In medicine, albuminurophobia is the fear of disease of which part of the body?

Types Of Phobia Types Of Phobia Types Of Phobias List: A Ablutophobia - Fear of washing or bathing. Acarophobia - Fear of itching or of the insects that cause itching. Acerophobia - Fear of sourness. Aeroacrophobia - Fear of open high places. Aeronausiphobia - Fear of vomiting secondary to airsickness. Aerophobia - Fear of drafts, air swallowing, or airborne noxious substances. Agliophobia - Fear of pain. Agoraphobia - Fear of open spaces or of being in crowded, public places like markets. Fear of leaving a safe place. Fear of crowds. Agraphobia - Fear of sexual abuse. Agrizoophobia - Fear of wild animals. Agyrophobia - Fear of streets or crossing the street. Aichmophobia - Fear of needles or pointed objects. Ailurophobia - Fear of cats. Albuminurophobia - Fear of kidney disease. Alektorophobia - Fear of chickens. Amaxophobia - Fear of riding in a car. Ambulophobia - Fear of walking. Amychophobia - Fear of scratches or being scratched. Anablephobia - Fear of looking up. Ancraophobia - Fear of wind. Anemophobia - Fear of air drafts or wind. Phobia Secrets Revealed Certified Phobia Treatment Expert, Jan Heering, Reveals Must Read Information on Breaking Free Of The Restricting Phobia That Has Been Suffocating Your Life. Whatever your phobia is, you can now take back your freedom and your life through proven, fast, and PERMANENT methods.  And the best part is that you can do it without pills! Learn what methods work, are proven, and can be trusted. Find Out Now About Vanquishing Your Phobia! Enter your name and email address below to instantly receive your first Phobia Secrets Revealed lesson. In about 5 minutes will you receive the introduction which is an easy-to-understand format. Happy Freedom! Your Name Your E-Mail : Note: I greatly respect your privacy and will never sell or share your email address with anyone. Never. You may unsubscribe anytime. No hassles. No questions. Anemophobia - Fear of wind. Anginophobia - Fear of angina, choking of narrowness. Anglophobia - Fear of England, English culture, ect. Angrophobia - Fear of becoming angry. Ankylophobia - Fear of immobility of a joint. Anthophobia - Fear of flowers. Anthropophobia - Fear of people of society. Antlophobia - Fear of floods. Anuptaphobia - Fear of staying single. Apeirophobia - Fear of infinity. Aphenphosmphobia - Fear of being touched. Apiphobia - Fear of bees. Apotemnophobia - Fear of persons with amputations. Arachibutyrophobia - Fear of peanut butter sticking to the roof of the mouth. Arachnephobiba - Fear of spiders. Ashenophobia - Fear of fainting or weakness. Astraphobia - Fear of thunder and lightning. Astrapophobia - Fear of thunder and lightning. Astrophobia - Fear of stars and celestial space. Asymmetriphobia - Fear of asymmetrical things. Ataxiophobia - Fear of ataxia (muscular incoordination) Ataxophobia - Fear of disorder or untidiness. Atelophobia - Fear of imperfection. Atephobia - Fear of ruin or ruins. Athazagoraphobia - Fear of being forgotten or ignored or forgetting. Atomosophobia - Fear of atomic explosions. Atychiphobia - Fear of failure. Auroraphobia - Fear of Northern Lights. Autodysomophobia - Fear that one has a vile odor. Automatonophobia - Fear of ventriloquist's dummies, animatronic creatures, wax statues-anything that falsely represents a sentient being. Automysophobia - Fear of being dirty. Autophobia - Fear of being alone or of oneself. Aviatophobia - Fear of flying. Complete Types of Phobia List Bacillophobia - Fear of microbes. Balenephobia - Fear of pins and needles. Ballistophobia - Fear of missles or bullets. Barophobia - Fear of gravity. Basiphobia - Inability to stand. Fear of walking or falling. Basophobia - Inability to stand. Fear of walking or falling. Bathophobia - Fear of depth. Batophobia - Fear of heights or being close to high buildings. Batrachophobia - Fear of amphibians, such as frogs, newts, salamanders. Tired of Tiptoeing Around Your Fears? 5 Days From Now, You Could Be Phobia-Free. Yes, Cured! Whatever your phobia, regardless of how long you have suffered from it, despite the dreadful life limit


About Pronghorn (Antilocapra americana) by Ricahrd Ochenfels AZ Game & Fish Description: Pronghorn antelope are only found in North America. They are often referred to as "antelope," however, they are not closely related to any African antelope species. The scientific name originates from Antilo=antelope and capra=goat,                       thus antelope-goat. There are five subspecies of pronghorn, three of which occur in Arizona. They are the American pronghorn (A. a. americana), Sonoran pronghorn (A. a. sonoriensis), and Chihuahuan pronghorn (A. a. mexicana). The name "pronghorn" is derived from a forward projection or prong on each horn. Pronghorn have true horns, in that the horn sheath is composed of fused hairs which cover a bone core.                       The horn sheath is shed each year in October-November. In comparison, deer and elk have antlers which are composed entirely of bone and shed completely each year. Both sexes of pronghorn have horns, but                       those of the female are much smaller (4 inches), seldom exceeding the length of the ear. Horns on males reach their maximum length, 12-20 inches, by the beginning of breeding season, July or August. Pronghorn are not large animals when compared to deer or elk. Mature males, called bucks, stand 36-40 inches at the shoulder and weigh 85-130 pounds. Females, or does, weigh 75-105 pounds. Pronghorn                       have chunky bodies with long, slim legs. Relative to body size, they have a large windpipe, heart, and lungs which allows them to take in large amounts of air when running. These features combined with                       an extremely light bone structure, contribute to the pronghorn's amazing speed. Pronghorn can maintain speeds of 40 mph for several miles, reaching 60 mph in shorter bursts. Pronghorn are striking in appearance, with a tan body and sharply contrasting white markings on the head and neck. The belly and lower sides are creamy white and the short tail is surrounded by a large white rump                       patch. Unlike does, a buck's nose is dark, brownish-black and he has a triangular black patch on each cheek. Pronghorn eyes are unusually large, about 2 inches in diameter, and are set well out on                       the sides of the head. This allows a wide field of vision. Biologists believe pronghorn vision is roughly equal to looking through eight-power binoculars. Whether or not this is true, they usually see                       you before you see them. Pronghorn hair is very brittle and is shed throughout the year. During extreme weather conditions, the hollow hair provides excellent insulation. Pronghorn hair is also                       used as an alarm signal. By erecting the white rump hair, a pronghorn alerts the herd of possible danger. Habitat: Open grass and forest parks. Food Preferences: Grasses, weeds, cacti, juniper, winterfat, and chamiso. Pronghorn are selective, opportunistic foragers. They feed on forbs, shrubs, grasses, and sometimes cacti and domestic crops. Forbs make up the                       largest part of their diet, followed by shrubs, then grasses. Forbs are typically eaten from spring to late fall and are critical to good fawn production. Shrubs are eaten all year, but are most                       important in winter when forbs are not readily available. Grasses, though relatively unimportant, are eaten when young and succulent. Other food types vary locally in importance. Recently disturbed ground, such as burned areas, are often good foraging sites because they can provide an abundance of new plant growth. Habits: Pronghorn are chiefly diurnal, most active in mornings and evenings, but may be seen moving at any time. Pronghorn are nomadic with seasonal movements often occurring over large areas. Movements are often


Which year saw the first indoor Wimbledon Men’s Final?

Andy Murray v Roger Federer - Wimbledon 2012 men's final: live - Telegraph Wimbledon Andy Murray v Roger Federer - Wimbledon 2012 men's final: live Follow live game-by-game commentary as Andy Murray takes on Roger Federer in  Wimbledon 2012 men's final in SW19, on Sunday July 8.   Image 1 of 10 Masterclass: Federer was just to strong for Murray after a bright opening from the Scot Photo: EPA   Chasing the game: Federer found another gear after the rain break Photo: GETTY IMAGES   Image 1 of 10 All square: Roger Federer claimed the second set 7-5 with a stunning break won by a beautiful volleyed backhand drop shot Photo: EPA   Image 1 of 10 Eye on the ball: Andy Murray looked the stronger of the two men in the opening two sets Photo: ACTION IMAGES   Image 1 of 10 Feel the strain: Murray broke Federer again then served out to take the first set 6-4. Photo: GETTY IMAGES   Getting ahead: Murray broke Federer's serve in the opening game    Image 1 of 10 Flying Scotsman: Murray broke Federer's first service game to get off to the best possible start Photo: REUTERS   Image 1 of 10 History beckons: Andy Murray and Roger Federer at then coin toss ahead of the Wimbledon men's final    Image 1 of 10 Big day out: Andy Murray arrives in SW19 for his final meeting with Roger Federer Photo: PA   6:30PM BST 08 Jul 2012 30000 This page will automatically update every 30 secondsOn Off Email vicki.hodges@telegraph.co.uk with your thoughts. FEDERER BEATS MURRAY 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, 6-4 FOR SEVENTH WIMBLEDON TITLE WRAP: A fantastic effort by Murray but ultimately again was beaten by the better player if not the best player to ever grace the SW19 courts. Today's final marked a step in the right direction, Murray wasn't beaten by nerves or the occasion. Early on, in fact, it was Murray who looked like a six-time champion rather than his rival and he won his first set in a major following three straight-sets defeats in his previous three final defeats. A failure to close out some of his service games will grate, but Federer was deserving of a seventh Wimbledon title which sees him equal Pete Sampras's achievement. It also sees him reclaim the world No 1 spot from Novak Djokovic and comes two years after his last major triumph. The old master past it? No way. Thanks for joining us and all of your contributions today. 18.25 Federer: "Murray has been so consistent, it shows he cares so dearly about tennis his reaction, he'll win at least one grand slam. I think I played some of my best tennis in the last two sets." 18.18 Murray holds back the tears in his post-match interview on court, blowing hard. "I'm getting closer," is all he can manage before the crowd and Henman Hill erupts and Murray asks for a moment to let it all sink in as he gathers his thoughts. Murray breaks down as he tries to get any words out as girlfriend Kim Sears fights back the tears. "I'd like to congratulate Roger, I was asked after my semi-final 'is this my best chance'. Roger is 30 now, he's not bad for a 30-year-old. I know he struggled early on with his back, but congratulations you deserve it. Thanks to everyone in my corner, we did a great job, so thank you. "Everyone talks about how tough it is to play at Wimbledon with the pressure but the support has been incredible." 18.16 Federer* 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, 6-4 Murray Crowd in full voice in support of Murray but it looks too little, too late. Murray hangs in and wins the first point off Federer's serve when the Swiss's diving return at the net goes long. Murray can't get his lob over and in though and Federer races to two championship points with a timely ace. Murray saves the first on Federer's second serve but Murray flashes his return wide and Federer falls to the turf, that's it, a seventh Wimbledon crown and 17th grand slam title overall. Murray returns to his chair to mop himself down, reflecting on what went wrong. FEDERER WINS SEVENTH WIMBLEDON TITLE 18.10 Federer 4-6, 7-5, 6-3, 5-4 Murray* Federer having a bit of a swing here, most probably as he knows that all he needs to do is serve out for the match and a seventh cham


What colour is the berry of a coffee plant?

Just About Coffee - Your online resource for coffee info - Drinking guide, History, Types of coffee, Coffee Tree...  » Coffee companies The coffee tree The coffee tree is a shrub with a straight trunk, which can survive for about 50 to 70 years. The first flowers appear during the third year, but production is only profitable from the fifth year onwards. 18th century botanists classified Coffee as a member of the Rubiaceous family. Of around sixty different species of coffee tree, two alone dominate world trade - the Coffea arabica, or, more simply, Arabica, which represents 75% of production; and the Coffea canephora, which is commonly known by the name of the most widespread variety: Robusta. Here is a list of the three most wellknown coffee plants, all related: Arabica (from Ethiopia, known from prehistoric times) beans do best at    altitudes of 3,000 to 6,500 feet where the slower growing process concentrates    their flavors. They have a much more refined flavor and contain about 1 percent    caffeine by weight. Because of its delicate nature, it yields only 1 to 1.5 pounds    of green coffee per year. This is the coffee that specialty roasters search for. It    accounts for about 75% of the world production. Because the arabica tree is    susceptible to disease, frost, and drought, it requires very careful cultivation    with just the right climatic conditions. Robusta (from Congo, discovered in 1898) beans come from a high yield    plant that is resistant to disease. It does best at lower elevations and has harsh    flavors. It contains about 2 percent caffeine. It bears more coffee cherries than    the arabica plant. It yields 2 to 3 pounds of green coffee a year. This plant is    used for the lower grades of coffee that are sold in the market. Although generally    not found in gourmet shops, robusta beans are often used in the processing of    soluble (instant) coffees and popular commercial blends. Liberica (from Western Africa, of no great importance in coffee trade)    is the third recognized commercial variety, it is also hardy and low-altitude. It    is a minor crop of coffee from Africa and is similar to robusta. A detailled list about the differences between the Arabica en Robusta bean can be found on this page . The flowers of the coffee tree The flowers are white with 5 or 6 petals. The pistil that emerges from the cupule is tipped with delicate stigmas. The shape and scent resemble those of jasmine, and it is for this reason that the coffee tree was called "Arabian Jasmine" in the 17th century. The flowers form glomerules, or little tufts made up of 8 to 15 elements, at the base of the leaves. They produce the same number of berries, commonly known as cherries because of their colour. The flowers last only a few hours and wilt as soon as fertilisation has taken place: however, others quickly replace them. As a result, it is not uncommon to find leaves, flowers and berries on the tree at the same time! One tree can produce over 30,000 flowers in a year. The leaves of the coffee tree The coffee tree is an evergreen with spear-shaped leaves, which are green and shiny on the upper side. As with all Rubiaceous plants, the leaves grow in pairs on either side of the stem and they are stipulated - that is to say, the two foliaceous organs are to be found at the base of the leaf stalk. The leaves of the Robusta trees are much larger than those of the Arabica. The cherry The cherry is the name usually given to the fruit of the coffee tree. Botanists prefer to call it the "drupe". Green to begin with, the berries ripen over several months, becoming successively yellow, then red, garnet red, and finally almost black. The ideal time for harvesting is when the berries are red. Inside the drupe, protected by the "mesocarp" or pulp, lie two small beans separated by a groove. These must be extracted and roasted before they can be used for consumption. Coffee is a member of the Rubiaceous family (Gardenias, Quinquina, Garence), it has a lot in common with Jasmine. The plan


Which US duo performed ‘The Concert in the Park’, a free benefit concert in New York in September 1981?

Simon & Garfunkel - The Concert In Central Park (CD & DVD) The Concert In Central Park (CD & DVD) Simon & Garfunkel August 2016 | 41 songs The Concert in Central Park is the first live album by American folk rock duo Simon & Garfunkel, released in February 1982. It was recorded in September 1981 at a free benefit concert in Central Park, New York City, where the pair performed in front of more than 500,000 people. Proceeds went toward the redevelopment and maintenance of the run-down green space in the middle of Manhattan. This concert and album marked the start of a short-lived reunion for Paul Simon and Art Garfunkel. Besides hit songs from their years as a duo, their set-list included material from their solo and duo careers, and covers. Among the songs performed were the classics "The Sound of Silence", "Mrs. Robinson", and "The Boxer"; the event concluded with a reprise of Simon's song, "Late in the Evening". Disc 1 4 Me and Julio Down by the Schoolyard 5 Scarborough Fair 6 April Come She Will 7 Wake up Little Susie 8 Still Crazy After All These Years 9 American Tune 10 Late in the Evening 11 Slip Slidin' Away 12 A Heart In New York 13 Kodachrome / Mabellene 14 Bridge over Troubled Water 15 Fifty Ways to Leave Your Lover 16 The Boxer 18 The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy) 19 The Sounds of Silence Disc 2 4 Me And Julio Down By The Schoolyard 5 Scarborough Fair 6 April Come She Will 7 Wake up Little Susie 8 Still Crazy After All These Years 9 American Tune 10 Late In The Evening 11 Slip Slidin' Away 12 A Heart In New York 13 The Late Great Johnny Ace 14 Kodachrome/Maybellene 15 Bridge over Troubled Water 16 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover 17 The Boxer


Which cartoon character is usually portrayed wearing yellow checked trousers and scarf?

Cartoon Characters' Scarves for Fashion Inspiration March 31, 2010                  by Scarves Dot Net Fashion , Guest Blogger We have something a little different for you today, my friends. As scarf-aficionados, we are all well-aware of the versatility of our favorite accessory, but we might not have spent much time thinking about where our loves of scarves originates. Sure, for those history buffs out there, there are resources like our timeline on the history of scarves ,  but most of us will look closer to home for answers.  From where does your love of fashion come? You might remember a family member from your childhood who inspired your fashion savvy, or a certain celebrity who just recently moved you to experiment with your look. Some of you might not even remember a time when you weren’t in love with fashion. For guest blogger Ryan Tom, an internet marketer who represents RC helicopters , the cartoons he watched as a child were his inspiration. Ryan recently contacted us wanting to write a guest post about famous cartoon characters who have made scarf-wearing their own. Check out his top four scarf-wearing ‘toons. There are many cartoon characters out there that are always shown wearing a pretty cool scarf. What are the best ones, and why do they wear them? Dick Dastardly You might recognize this character from Wacky Races or Dastardly and Muttley in Their Flying Machines – he is one of William Hanna and Joseph Barbera’s most famous creations, along with his partner-in-crime, Muttley. Dick can be seen in Wacky Races we aring very old-fashioned racing gear: a long blue or purple overcoat, long red gloves, the famous hat, and of course, a red scarf. The scarf is thrown on in various episodes to add to the traditional “driving” look, and even Muttley sometimes wears a scarf when helping Dick navigate. Unfortunately, every single scheme that the aptly-named Dastardly attempts with Muttley always fails, and he actually never technically wins the race. Rupert The Bear Rupert has been around since 1920 and is still going strong, with a Rupert annual produced every single year since. Rupert is always seen in a red jumper and yellow trousers with a bright yellow scarf wrapped around him. Several television shows have been made around the character, and although not as popular as he once was, Rupert has inspired books and even video games. Daphne Blake Daphne has to be the most famous on this list of scarf-wearing ‘toons,  and according to Scooby Doo fans, she is the third most-liked character in the franchise, second, of course, to Shaggy and Scooby. Daphne is always seen wearing her purple dress with a green scarf, and in the earlier seasons she was always the one being captured by the bad guys. In some of the later seasons and the movies, she is portrayed in a better light, becoming a bit less clumsy and almost matching Velma in coming up with ideas. Penelope Pitstop Another character from the Wacky Races franchise, Penelope Pitstop is the only girl in the entire series. She wears a bright pink racing uniform with white gloves, finishing off the outfit with a purple scarf. Joseph Barbera thought that it would be a great idea to include a girl in the line up for the show, and the character and car were put together in just a couple of hours. So there you have it, some of the greatest scarf-wearing ‘toons of all time! Can you think of any other famous characters from books and television who rocked a scarf? Who is your fashion inspiration? Let us know! Image Credit: news.bbc.co.uk, metsmerizedonline.com, teddybearhugs.co.uk, wikipedia.com, comedy-zone.net


What colour is the front door to 11 Downing Street in London?

10 Downing Street - The World's Most Famous Front Door 10 Downing Street The World's Most Famous Front Door British politics has experienced many changes over the past 300 years, with 76 Prime Ministers overseeing the fortunes of the United Kingdom during this time. While many of these leaders would have had opposing views, one thing they nearly all have in common is having resided at 10 Downing Street. Here we take an in-depth look into the fascinating history of Number 10’s iconic shiny black entrance, widely accepted as the most famous front door in the world. 1732 The property was offered to Sir Robert Walpole by King George II. Walpole refused the offer as a personal gift but accepted on the basis that it would from then onwards be the official residency of First Lord of the Treasury, the position which he held at the time. Did you know ? To this day 10 Downing Street is the official residence of the First Lord of the Treasury and not the Prime Minister, although since 1905 these have always been the same person. tweet this 1735 After three years of renovations, Walpole took up residency on 22 September 1735 to begin a tradition which has lasted 280 years. 1766 Chancellor of the Exchequer Charles Townshend orders extensive repairs to the property. The front door was redesigned by architect Kenton Couse in a six-panelled Georgian style and was made from black oak. Installed in the 1770’s, the door featured a centre door knob, lion head door knocker and brass letter plate which bore the inscription ‘First Lord of the Treasury’. Did you know ? Soldiers heading to off to the trenches during the First World War used to touch the lion head door knocker for good luck. Then it was made of cast iron, whereas today it is brass and painted black to replicate the original. 1779 Downing Street is renumbered and the property is given the number 10. Previously the numbers 2, 3, 4 and 5 stood where the present day 10, 11 and 12 are, with popular belief that number 10 used to be number 5. 1908 Herbert Asquith becomes Prime Minister and has the front door repainted dark green for a brief time. Political historian Dr. Anthony Seldon writes in his book 10 Downing Street: An Illustrated History that the Prime Minister’s wife Margot Asquith complained that the building was ‘liver-coloured and squalid and lacked the landmark qualities of Marble Arch or the Albert Memorial.’ Why green? Historical Paint Consultant Patrick Baty advises that “Brunswick Green or Bronze Green were fairly standard on front doors during this time, with black on external surfaces comparatively rare until the 1930s and more generally in the 1960s.” 1960 Major works take place to renovate No.10 & 11 Downing Street and rebuild No.12 as designed by architect Raymond Erith. The works last three years costing £1,000,000 – one year and £500,000 over budget. As part of these renovations the front door of No. 10 is repainted along with new white numerals. The ‘0’ numeral is painted at a 37° degree angle sloping to the left. A Wonky Zero? A commonly given reason for this angled numeral is that it is a nod to the original door which featured a poorly fixed ‘0’. However, Professor James Mosley from the Department of Typography & Graphic Communication at the University of Reading has a far more plausible theory in that the ‘0’ is in fact a capital ‘O’ as found in the Roman’s ‘Trajan’ alphabet that was used by the Ministry of Works at the time. Did you


How many bottles of Champagne are in a Rehoboam?

Wine Bottle Sizes Holds 375 ml or one half of the standard bottle size. Bottle Holds 750 ml - the standard size. Magnum Two bottles or 1.5 litres. Double Magnum Twice the size of a magnum, holding 3.0 litres, or the equivalent of 4 bottles. Jeroboam There are two sizes of Jeroboams: the sparkling wine Jeroboam holds 4 bottles, or 3.0 litres: the still wine Jeroboam holds 6 regular bottles, or 4.5 litres. Rehoboam Champagne only - 4.5 litres or 6 bottles. Imperial Holds 6 litres or the equivalent of 8 bottles. Tends to be Bordeaux shaped. Methuselah Same size as an Imperial (6 litres) but is usually used for sparkling wines and is Burgundy-shaped. Salmanazar Holds 12 regular bottles (one case), or 9.0 litres. Balthazar Holds 16 bottles or 12.0 litres. Nebuchadnezzar Holds 20 bottles of wine or 15.0 litres. According     to my colleague John Ager, quoting from Fogwells     Wine Guide , it is equivalent to 20 standard bottles (15 litres, 3.96     US gal., 3.3 UK gal.). Bill Tighe says that the Nebuchadnezzar, according     to the "Random House unabridged Dictionary of the English language,     as she is spoken here in the colonies, is 20 quarts, or 18.9 liters".     I suspect something amiss here! The Concise Oxford doesn't mention the     word. The Encarta World English Dictionary refers only to the Babylonian     king.


Depression Awareness Week: 11 Artists Who Had Blue Periods | The Huffington Post Depression Awareness Week: 11 Artists Who Had Blue Periods 26/04/2012 13:11 | Updated 26 April 2012 Kate Sullivan The Huffington Post UK The relationship between mental health and artistic creativity has long been a subject of debate. From Picasso's 'blue period' to Tracey Emin's unmade bed, the manifestations of depression have been evident in the work of some of the most prominent and celebrated artists in history. But then with one in five people in the UK suffering from depression at some time in their lives, it’s not surprising that some of the world's greatest painters, sculptors and illustrators have also been affected. To coincide with Depression Awareness Week , here are 11 immense artistic talents who not only suffered from depression, but in some cases, found it steering their creativity. View the gallery below;


Which prehistoric period preceded the Bronze Age?

Neolithic Period | anthropology | Britannica.com Neolithic Period Alternative Titles: Late Stone Age, New Stone Age Related Topics Çatalhüyük Neolithic Period, also called New Stone Age, final stage of cultural evolution or technological development among prehistoric humans. It was characterized by stone tools shaped by polishing or grinding, dependence on domesticated plants or animals, settlement in permanent villages, and the appearance of such crafts as pottery and weaving . The Neolithic followed the Paleolithic Period , or age of chipped-stone tools, and preceded the Bronze Age , or early period of metal tools. The large burial mound at Newgrange, County Meath, Ireland. Brian Morrison/Tourism Ireland A brief treatment of the Neolithic Period follows. For full treatment, see Stone Age: Neolithic and technology: The Neolithic Revolution . The Neolithic stage of development was attained during the Holocene Epoch (the last 11,700 years of Earth history). The starting point of the Neolithic Period is much debated, with different parts of the world having achieved the Neolithic stage at different times, but it is generally thought to have occurred sometime about 10,000 bce. During that time, humans learned to raise crops and keep domestic livestock and were thus no longer dependent on hunting , fishing , and gathering wild plants. Neolithic cultures made more-useful stone tools by grinding and polishing relatively hard rocks rather than merely chipping softer ones down to the desired shape. The cultivation of cereal grains enabled Neolithic peoples to build permanent dwellings and congregate in villages, and the release from nomadism and a hunting-gathering economy gave them the time to pursue specialized crafts. Stone Age: Neolithic Archaeological evidence indicates that the transition from food-collecting cultures to food-producing ones gradually occurred across Asia and Europe from a starting point in the Fertile Crescent . The first evidence of cultivation and animal domestication in southwestern Asia has been dated to roughly 9500 bce, which suggests that those activities may have begun before that date. A way of life based on farming and settled villages had been firmly achieved by 7000 bce in the Tigris and Euphrates river valleys (now in Iraq and Iran ) and in what are now Syria , Israel , Lebanon , and Jordan . Those earliest farmers raised barley and wheat and kept sheep and goats , later supplemented by cattle and pigs . Their innovations spread from the Middle East northward into Europe by two routes: across Turkey and Greece into central Europe, and across Egypt and North Africa and thence to Spain . Farming communities appeared in Greece as early as 7000 bce, and farming spread northward throughout the continent over the next four millennia. This long and gradual transition was not completed in Britain and Scandinavia until after 3000 bce and is known as the Mesolithic Period . Similar Topics


What is the capital of the principality of Lichtenstein?

Liechtenstein | Define Liechtenstein at Dictionary.com Liechtenstein [lik-tuh n-stahyn; German likh-tuh n-shtahyn] /ˈlɪk tənˌstaɪn; German ˈlɪx tənˌʃtaɪn/ Spell noun 1. a small principality in central Europe between Austria and Switzerland: economically linked with Switzerland. 65 sq. mi. (168 sq. km). Capital: Vaduz. Examples from the Web for Liechtenstein Expand Historical Examples Another replica is in the collection of Prince Liechtenstein in Vienna. Chardin Paul G. Konody The splendid portrait of the man with the sword at the Liechtenstein gallery was sold in 1800 for 4, 5s. Riviera Towns Herbert Adams Gibbons A beautiful painting of these two children is now in the Liechtenstein Gallery, in Vienna. Famous European Artists Sarah K. Bolton These generals were seventeen in number, and among them was Prince Liechtenstein. Memoirs of Napoleon Bonaparte, Complete Louis Antoine Fauvelet de Bourrienne British Dictionary definitions for Liechtenstein Expand noun 1. a small mountainous principality in central Europe on the Rhine: formed in 1719 by the uniting of the lordships of Schellenburg and Vaduz, which had been purchased by the Austrian family of Liechtenstein; customs union formed with Switzerland in 1924. Official language: German. Religion: Roman Catholic majority. Currency: Swiss franc. Capital: Vaduz. Pop: 37 009 (2003 est). Area: 160 sq km (62 sq miles) Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


How many blue stripes are on the national flag of Thailand?

Thailand This page is part of © FOTW Flags Of The World website Thailand Official Name: ราชอาณาจักรไทย [Ratcha Anachak Thai], Kingdom of Thailand Former Name: Siam [สยาม] (before 24 Jun 1939; also between 1945 and 11 May, 1949) Flag Adopted : 28 September 1917 Coat of Arms Adopted: 1910 The Royal Golden Jubilee Network The Trairanga or Tricolour The story goes that during the 1916 flood the king of Siam – since 26th June 1939 called Thailand – saw the national flag – red with a white elephant – hanging upside down. Because of the distress a new flag was adopted that could not be hung upside down. Initially it was a red field with two white bands , but on 28th September 1917, the middle stripe was changed to blue to show solidarity with the Allies during the First World War. The name of the flag is therefore Trairanga, meaning tricolour. The proportions of the flag are 2:3, while the stripes are arranged 1-1-2-1-1. Sources: Crampton 1992 ; Jos Poels 1990 ; Crampton 1991 . From contributions by Roy Stilling, 21 February 1996 Jan Oskar Engene, 03 October 1996 Mark Sensen, 03 March 1997 King Vajiravudh (Rama VI), amongst other things, refashioned the flag of Siam in 1917, replacing the white elephant on a red field with the contemporary tricolor. Although not an official interpretation of the Thai flag, the prevailing view is that the central blue stripe represents the monarchy, the two white stripes are the Therevada Buddhist religion, and the outer red stripes represent the land or the nation. Riley B. VanDyke, 22 June 1998 In Thailand (...) the Thai National Flag was used everywhere and every school day started with a flag raising and the singing of Thong Chat (The Flag) either assembled in the school courtyard or in the classrooms. Phil Abbey, 17 September 1998 During the reign of King Vajiravut (1910-1925) the flag was changed to the 5 stripe flag – red and white from 1916-1917 . In 1917 the middle red stripe was changed to blue to make the flag look much better and the blue colour is for Friday – the day King Vajiravut was born (1st January 1880). On 28th September 1917, the Flag Law of 1917 was promulgated and stated that the national flag became the trichelon [sic] flag, the one we use today. Wisarut Bholsithi, 29 October 1999 The red flag with white stripes was used as the national flag during 1917, but the design was changed again the same year. A columnist with the Bangkok Daily Mail Newspaper suggested to King Rama VI, who had originally decreed the red and white striped flag as the national flag, that the central stripe of red should be changed to blue. The reasons for the suggested change were that blue was the colour of the King and the red/white/blue-coloured flag, which was similar to the national flags of the Allies, would remind Thailand of its participation in World War I. The King agreed with this idea and signed the Flag Act of B.E.2460 (1917), declaring the red / white / blue-coloured flag, which would be known as the "Trairanga," the national flag of Thailand. from the Rama IX Art Museum Foundation , 10 October 2005 Construction Sheet Colours of the Flag The protocol manual for the London 2012 Olympics ( Flags and Anthems Manual London 2012 ) provides recommendations for national flag designs. Each NOC was sent an image of the flag, including the PMS shades, for their approval by LOCOG. Once this was obtained, LOCOG produced a 60 x 90 cm version of the flag for further approval. So, while these specs may not be the official, government, version of each flag, they are certainly what the NOC believed the flag to be. For Thailand, PMS 032 red, 281 blue. The vertical flag is simply the horizontal version turned 90 degrees clockwise. Ian Sumner, 11 October 2012  Flag Usage Thailanders display their national flag with as much frequency as folks in the United States . In fact, it is not at all unusual to see giant Thai flags flying over corporate buildings much like US car dealers fly giant American flags. There are small flag makers everywhere and buying a Thai flag is easy. Thai flags are usually made of l


What was former US President Richard Nixon’s profession in 1937?

Richard Nixon: Life Before the Presidency—Miller Center About the Administration While courting common voters, Nixon made the most of his common origins; biographers, both sympathetic and critical, have tended to follow suit. He was born in one small California town (Yorba Linda) and grew up in another (East Whittier). His parents were in some ways opposites—Frank Nixon was as argumentative as Hannah Nixon was sweet-tempered. Richard Nixon suffered two great personal losses as a young man: the deaths of his younger brother Arthur after a short illness and his older brother Harold after a long one. His school life brought a string of successes in endeavors common to politicians in training. He won debates and elections and leading roles in school dramatic productions. His grades were excellent, at both Whittier College and Duke University's law school. His scholastic achievements were not enough, however, to get him the jobs he applied for with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and with several prestigious law firms. Nixon ended up in California, joining a Whittier law firm, the Whittier College board of trustees, and the Whittier Community Players. He fell romantically for a fellow cast member, Thelma Catherine "Pat" Ryan; they wed in 1940. Opportunities for work led Nixon back east, as a law professor's recommendation got Nixon a job with the Office of Price Administration in Washington, D.C. Following Pearl Harbor, Nixon enlisted in the Navy. His naval career ended with the war and in 1945 he was looking for his next job just as a group of prominent Southern California Republicans were looking for a suitable congressional candidate. The Denigrative Method As a campaigner, Nixon mastered early what historian Garry Wills called "The Denigrative Method" and what later analysts called "negative campaigning." Simply put, he attacked his opponents—sometimes unscrupulously, always effectively. His first campaign set the pattern. His opponent was Jerry Voorhis, a New Dealer elected five times by voters of California's 12th congressional district. Voorhis was an anticommunist and refused to accept the endorsement of any political action committee unless the PAC renounced any and all communist influence. That stance deprived him of backing from the Congress of Industrial Organizations' PAC—CIO PAC—a communist-infiltrated labor group. When a newspaper falsely accused Voorhis of having the CIO PAC's endorsement, the congressman took out an ad proclaiming that the CIO PAC had refused to endorse him on account of his opposition to communists in the labor movement. "I can not accept the support of anyone who does not oppose them as I do," Voorhis said. Nixon's campaign manager, however, claimed to have proof that Voorhis had the PAC's endorsement. During a debate with Nixon, Voorhis asked to see the proof. Nixon dramatically stepped forward with a bulletin of the local branch of the National Citizens Political Action Committee that included Voorhis among its recommendations. Voorhis pointed out that Nixon's evidence was about the NCPAC, not the CIO PAC, but the damage was done. Nixon had successfully linked Voorhis in the minds of voters to "the PAC," a tactic that helped him defeat Voorhis in November. The House GOP rewarded Nixon with a seat on the House Un-American Activities Committee, where he rose to national stardom during the investigation of Alger Hiss. Through the presentation of evidence before HUAC and at two trials, Hiss, a prominent employee in the U.S. State Department, was revealed to have passed information to the Soviets. Proof of this espionage has only grown more overwhelming in recent years with the declassification of the "Venona" intercepts, decrypted Soviet cables on communist activities in America. Nixon won reelection in 1948 with the endorsement of both parties. In 1950, his reputation buoyed by the Hiss case, Nixon ran for the Senate against Helen Gahagan Douglas in a campaign that echoed his race with Voorhis. This time, the Nixon campaign manual included a "pink sheet" comparing his opponent's voting r


Tío Pepe Sherry - Discovering the Real Deal • Travelling Type Email Growing up in Australia, my idea of sherry was a cheap, sweet bottle of alcohol consumed solely by grandmas and budget boozers. However upon tasting the world’s most famous brand at the source – Tío Pepe sherry in Spain’s Jerez de la Frontera – I discovered sherry is a vastly underrated and often misunderstood drop. Entering the Tío Pepe bodega After spending a week in Jerez de la Frontera in Andalucía, I realised I hadn’t yet experienced the region’s finest activity – visit a sherry bodega (winery). We were booked to leave for Ronda and so luckily my partner and I found the only sherry tour available before our Sunday departure, at Tío Pepe, which is also the world’s most famous producer of sherry. The Tío Pepe insignia Hauling our packs into a cab, we arrived at the bodega and waited for about 30 minutes until we were herded inside. A hint of must swept beneath my nose, the light dimmed, spraying in shafts beneath aged wine barrels and we began our walk down the concrete path to sherry salvation. A short 15 minute film on the history of Tío Pepe sherry got us greenhorns up to speed and our group exited the cinema with newfound appreciation. Or at least I did. A bit of Tío Pepe history One day, in 1835, a guy named Manuel González Angel put every penny he had into a winery. He soon began producing and exporting a wine he named after his uncle José, whose nickname was Pepe. Tío means uncle in Spanish. Teaming up with his British agent Robert Blake Byass, Manuel and his friend formed the company Gonzalez Byass, which today produces the famous Tío Pepe wines. In order to erase the misconception of sherry being sipped solely by grannies in thick thimbles, Gonzalez Byass launched an aggressive marketing campaign showing young people drinking sherry in elegant glasses. The campaign, one of Spain’s most creative, was a huge success. The bodega’s original and now ageing wine barrels A bit about the wines Jerez’s Tío Pepe bodega is a classic in the sherry triangle – the sherry centre of the world located within the Spanish towns of Jerez de la Frontera, San Lúcar de Barrameda and El Puerto de Santa María. Sherry here comes from two types of grapes, the Palomino grape – used to make a wide range of sherry, and Pedro Ximénez grapes – which are used to make dessert wines. Popular sherry produced at Tío Pepe are finos (fine in Spanish) manzanillas, which are kept fresh, pale in colour and have a distinct sea saltiness. Fino is a non-oxidized wine, ageing under a layer of flor (yeast) to avoid exposure to air, while containing roughly 13-15% alcohol content. Room for the flor to form Other types of Tío Pepe sherry include amontillado, a slightly heavier wine about 16-18% in alcohol that’s aged beneath a layer of flor, then refortified, which dissolves the flor and exposes it to oxygen. Stronger still, at around 18-20% is oloroso (odorous in Spanish), a darker, heavier bodied wine that’s aged even longer and doesn’t form a layer of flor due to its high alcohol content. Tío Pepe also makes brandies, however it’s mostly known for its finos, which are my favourite. The old brandy cellar During the fermentation process, the wines are stored in American oak barrels and room is left at the top so the flor can form. Barrels of wine are then stacked, with the newest sitting on top. As the sherry on the bottom is bottled, the barrels from the top move down a layer. This system of ageing, known as the solera system, ensures that a consistent quality of sherry is maintained. All aboard the Tío Pepe sherry express The tour Leaving the cinema, our group boarded the Tío Pepe train which putts around various parts of the bodega . Our guide, a dutch lady whose name I forget, was loud, expressive and kept us entertained. Exploring other parts of the bodega, we passed barrels signed by the rich and famous. Evidently the bodega has been visited by a lot of people. Our animated guide Me next to a Roger Moore signed barrel Interestingly, Gonzalez Byass was part founded by a British agent


Christopher Eccleston, Kerry Fox and Ewan McGregor played flatmates in which 1994 film?

Shallow Grave (1994) - IMDb IMDb 17 January 2017 4:34 PM, UTC NEWS There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Three friends discover their new flatmate dead but loaded with cash. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC Famous Directors: From Sundance to Prominence From Christopher Nolan to Quentin Tarantino and every Coen brother in between, many of today's most popular directors got their start at the Sundance Film Festival . Here's a list of some of the biggest names to go from Sundance to Hollywood prominence. a list of 45 titles created 10 Jun 2013 a list of 41 titles created 29 Aug 2013 a list of 28 titles created 22 Feb 2014 a list of 24 titles created 10 Aug 2014 a list of 41 titles created 01 Nov 2014 Search for " Shallow Grave " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. 14 wins & 1 nomination. See more awards  » Videos Edit Storyline The new flatmate of three preexisting roommates turns up mysteriously dead but in possession of a large sum of money. When the roommates decide to keep it for themselves, their action sets in motion a destructive chain of events that spiral out of control. Written by Anonymous What's a little murder among friends? See more  » Genres: Motion Picture Rating           ( MPAA ) Rated R for scenes of strong grisly violence, and for some language and nudity | See all certifications  » Parents Guide: 10 February 1995 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Petits meurtres entre amis See more  » Filming Locations: £734,340        (UK) (20 January 1995) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia Ewan McGregor 's mother, Carol McGregor , has a cameo in the film as one of the prospective flatmates. See more » Goofs When David is talking to his boss, the file just before he hands it to David goes from being on the table to in his hands in between shots. See more » Quotes See more » Crazy Credits The closing credits appear over images of the three main characters in happier times, ironically all laughing hysterically. See more » Connections (U.S.A.) – See all my reviews SHALLOW GRAVE is a mean spirited, cold-blooded Scottish thriller, stylishly directed with three interesting performances from EWAN McGREGOR, KERRY FOX and CHRISTOPHER ECCLESTON, as roommates with a deadly secret--a fourth roommate who died in bed with a trunk full of money hidden underneath the bed. Discovery of the money has the three of them wondering whether to simply report it to the police or share the spoils of a dead man. The temptation to keep the money is too much and they work out a scheme on how to get rid of the body. Telling any more would be giving away what turns into a very gripping tale of suspense with the crime ripping apart their loyalties and their friendship turning deadly. None of the three are likable characters with their shallow, iconoclastic values. It's no great surprise when they turn on each other. It's full of irony and none of that irony is lost on the viewer who will never look at trusting relationships the same way again. The performances are all top-notch with some excellent supporting work from the entire cast. It's the kind of film Alfred Hitchcock would have been proud to call his own with a twist at the end. A dark tale, relieved by bits of humor (mainly from Ewan McGregor, who comes up with some clever lines). Well worth watching, it's disturbing in some of the more graphic scenes of violence, but well worth watching for the final payoff. 9 of 13 people found this review helpful.  Was this review helpful to you? Yes


Fred the Red is the mascot of which English football club?

Fred the Red(undant)? Man United mascot among dozens of megastore staff sweating over jobs as new £750m kit deal starts | Daily Mail Online Fred the Red(undant)? Man United mascot among dozens of megastore staff sweating over jobs as new £750m kit deal starts Mascot among dozen of staff concerned about their jobs From August, adidas will replace Nike as United's kit supplier  Workers at Old Trafford megastore offered no assurances about jobs Nike say they have entered into a consultation process with staff  comments Dozens of staff at Manchester United's Megastore, including mascot Fred the Red, are sweating over their futures with the club's world-record £750m kit deal about to kick in. On July 31 Nike, who employ Fred and a number of other workers at the Old Trafford shop, will see their agreement with the club expire. Some claim they are being kept in the dark over whether they will be re-employed, blaming the US sportswear giants for the issue. Manchester United mascot Fred the Red is among club megastore staff sweating over their jobs A Manchester United fan wearing an Eric Cantona shirt outside the Old Trafford megastore on Sunday However, Nike say they are in constant communication with the club and have entered into a consultation process with the staff. A United source told Sportsmail: 'All the staff are all worried sick about it. Some have left already because they can't wait. It's out of order. They are all good people who work in there, and a lot of them don't make much more than the minimum wage, and they can do without this. 'It seems as though Nike are using them as scapegoats because they have lost the rights to adidas. You would think someone could just tell them they are going to be alright.' United are yet to make an official announcement about the Megastore after they kept hold of the rights as part of their huge deal with adidas.  Fred the Red, who has been United's official mascot since 1994, with former manager Sir Alex Ferguson The popular Old Trafford mascot poses with former defender Nemanja Vidic in May 2014 FRED THE RED  Fred the Red has been Manchester United's official mascot since 1994 and represents the club's nickname, The Red Devils. He wears the No 55 shirt and entertains the crowd at Old Trafford before matches.  It could prove to be a shrewd move given that they will not have to pay royalties on any items sold within the facility, which is based the East Stand and attracts visitors from all over the globe. Most staff work in the store itself, although many work in the warehouse behind it. A Nike spokesman revealed that talks were ongoing but failed to give any assurances. 'Nike is in constant communication with Manchester United on the transition of the store management to the club,' they said. 'We are actively engaged in a consultation process with the store employees and have created an employee representation group for this specific purpose.' United will head to the US for a summer tour and are expected to have to wear their existing Nike kit. No agreement has been reached to end the deal early and manager Louis van Gaal is unlikely to want to see his side in action after August 1 - so close to the start of the new Premier League season on August 8.


How old was Shirley temple when she won a special Juvenile Academy Award?

Shirley Temple: Unknown facts about Hollywood's favourite child star - India.com Comments Shirley Jane Temple, better known as Shirley Temple the adorable child actor from Hollywood , passed away due to old age on the night of February 10, 2014 in Woodside, California, USA. Most people remember her as the wonderful child performer from many hit movies. But do you know she was also a politician and a diplomat? And that she had received the first ever Oscar for kids – the Academy Juvenile Award? Here are some lesser known facts about America’s favourite little sweetheart. 1. Shirley Jane Temple was born on April 23, 1928. 2. Shirley Temple acted in her first movie at the age of three. 3. Shirley was first noticed in War Babies (1932), but became popular with the 1934 film Bright Eyes, singing the famous On the Good Ship Lollipop. 4. But before Bright Eyes, she starred in the Baby Burlesks series of eight short films. 5. The lovable blonde ‘Curly Top’ (also the name of her 1935 film) performed so well that she carried entire films on her little shoulders, even credited with bringing film studio 20th Century Fox out of bankruptcy thanks to the crowds she could pull in. 6. Shirley brought cheer to thousands of heartbroken souls during The Great Depression years in the US. 7. Shirley became the youngest actor ever to win an Academy Juvenile Award in 1935. She was just six years old and the special Oscar was instituted for her. 8. Shirley the child artist retired at 21 from showbiz and joined politics. 9. She acted in over 43 movies as a child star. 10. After divorce from her first husband Agar, a sergeant, she married businessman and oceanography enthusiast Charles Alden Black. 11. Shirley and Charles’ loving marriage stood the test of time – for 55 years, until died in 2005. 12. Shirley served as a diplomat for many years, including as an ambassador to Ghana and the then Czechoslovakia. 13. She won the Screen Actors Guild Lifetime Achievement Award in 2006. Shirley Temple lived a dignified life with her husband and three children, something which today’s child stars and their parents should definitely take a leaf from! May her soul rest in peace. WATCH: Shirley Temple’s movie Bright Eyes Photos: Getty Images, Fineartamerica and Facebook Published Date: February 12, 2014 1:00 PM IST | Updated Date: February 13, 2014 8:09 PM IST


Which scientist wrote a letter to a friend in 1704 in which he predicted the end of the world in 2060?

The world will end in 2060, according to Newton | London Evening Standard The world will end in 2060, according to Newton Monday 18 June 2007 22:37 BST Click to follow The Evening Standard His famously analytical mind worked out the laws of gravity and unravelled the motion of the planets. And when it came to predicting the end of the world, Sir Isaac Newton was just as precise. He believed the Apocalypse would come in 2060 – exactly 1,260 years after the foundation of the Holy Roman Empire, according to a recently published letter. Scroll down for more... The document reveals that Newton predicted the world will end in 2060 Luckily for modern scientists in awe of his achievements, Newton based this figure on religion rather than reasoning. In a letter from 1704 which has gone on show in Jerusalem's Hebrew University, Newton uses the Bible's Book of Daniel to calculate the date for the Apocalypse. The famous scientist The note reveals a deeply spiritual side to a man more usually regarded as a strict rationalist. Newton, known as the founder of modern physics, secured a royal exemption from ordination in the Church of England – something normally expected of academics in his day – so he would not have to follow its teachings. But he confidently stated in the letter that the Bible proved the world would end in 2060, adding: "It may end later, but I see no reason for its ending sooner." Continuing in a decidedly sniffy tone, he wrote: "This I mention not to assert when the time of the end shall be, but to put a stop to the rash conjectures of fanciful men who are frequently predicting the time of the end, and by doing so bring the sacred prophesies into discredit as often as their predictions fail." The exact words from the Book of Daniel that inspired his prediction are not clear. But he got at least one thing right – in another document, he interpreted biblical prophecies to mean that the Jews would return to the Holy Land before the world ended. Scroll down for more... The letter is on public display for the first time Newton, who died 280 years ago, wrote that the end of days would see "the ruin of the wicked nations, the end of weeping and of all troubles, the return of the Jews (from) captivity and their setting up a flourishing and everlasting Kingdom". Yemima Ben-Menahem, one of the curators of the exhibition, said: "These documents show a scientist guided by religious fervour, by a desire to see God's actions in the world." The papers – including more prosaic notes about his income and the price of tin – lay in a trunk at the house of the Earl of Portsmouth for 250 years before being auctioned in the late 1930s. Since 1969, many have been locked away in Israel's national library. More about:


The Ted Kennedys is a tribute band to which band?

TED KENNEDYS | tribute-band.com - tribute band directory for tribute bands TED KENNEDYS EH52 Fred Drums TED KENNEDYS are the UKs only Dead Kennedys tribute act. Formed in Edinburgh in early 2012 after a couple of self-confessed DK fanatical musicians discussed the reason why there are no DK tribute bands and thought... WTF? lets do it. So after intensive auditioning found like mind musicians, and here we are ..... "TED KENNEDYS". SET LIST INCLUDES:


Vitis is the Latin name for which fruit-bearing plant?

What does Vitis mean? definition and meaning (Free English Language Dictionary) genus Vitis ; Vitis Hypernyms ("Vitis" is a kind of...): dicot genus ; magnoliopsid genus (genus of flowering plants having two cotyledons (embryonic leaves) in the seed which usually appear at germination) Meronyms (members of "Vitis"): grape ; grapevine (any of numerous woody vines of genus Vitis bearing clusters of edible berries) fox grape ; Vitis labrusca (native grape of northeastern United States; origin of many cultivated varieties e.g. Concord grapes) muscadine ; Vitis rotundifolia (native grape of southeastern United States; origin of many cultivated varieties) common grape vine ; vinifera ; vinifera grape ; Vitis vinifera (common European grape cultivated in many varieties; chief source of Old World wine and table grapes) Holonyms ("Vitis" is a member of...):