Which Italian opera has a title meaning 'The strolling players (or clowns)'?

I Pagliacci (Leoncavallo) - Synopsis I Pagliacci - (English title: The Clowns) An Opera by Ruggiero Leoncavallo Opera in two acts, wordd and music by Ruggiero Leoncavallo. Produced, Teatro dal Verme, Milan, May 17, 1892. Grand Opera House, New York, June 15, 1893, under the direction of Gustav Hinrichs, with Selma Kronold (Nedda), Montegriffo (Canio), and Campanari (Tonio). Metropolitan Opera House, December 11, 1893, with Melba as Nedda, De Lucia as Canio, and Ancona as Tonio. CHARACTERS CANIO (in the play Pagliaccio), head of a troupe of strolling players Tenor NEDDA (in the play Columbine), wife of Canio.. Soprano TONIO (in the play Taddeo, a clown) . Baritone BEPPE (in the play Harlequin).. Tenor SILVIO, a villager. Baritone Place: Montalto, in Calabria. Time: The Feast of the Assumption, about 1865-70. "Pagliacci" opens with a prologue. There is an instrumental introduction. Then Tonio pokes his head through the curtains, -- "Si puo? Signore e Signori" (By your leave, Ladies and Gentlemen), -- comes out, and sings. The prologue rehearses, or at least hints at, the story of the opera, and does so in musical phrases, which we shall hear again as the work progresses -- the bustle of the players as they make ready for the performance; Canios lament that he must be merry before his audiences, though his heart be breaking; part of the lovemaking music between Nedda and Silvio; and the theme of the intermezzo, to the broad measures of which Tonio sings, "Evo piuttosto che le nostre povere gabbane" (Ah, think then, sweet people, when you behold us clad in our motley). The prologue, in spite of ancient prototypes, was a bold stroke on the part of Leoncavallo, and, as the result proved, a successful one. Besides its effectiveness in the opera, it has made a good concert number. Moreover, it is quite unlikely that without it Maurel would have offered to play Tonio at the production of the work in Milan. Act I. The edge of the village of Montalto, Calabria. People are celebrating the Feast of the Assumption. In the background is the tent of the strolling players. These players, Canio, Nedda, Tonio, and Beppe, in the costume of their characters in the play they are to enact, are parading through the village. The opening chorus, "Son qua" (Theyre here), proclaims the innocent joy with which the village hails the arrival of the players. The beating of a drum, the blare of a trumpet are heard. The players, having finished their parade through the village, are returning to their tent. Beppe, in his Harlequin costume, enters leading a donkey drawing a gaudily painted cart, in which Nedda is reclining. Behind her, in his Pagliaccio costume, is Canio, beating the big drum and blowing the trumpet. Tonio, dressed as Taddeo, the clown, brings up her rear. The scene is full of life and gayety. Men, women, and boys, singing sometimes in separate groups, sometimes together, form the chorus. The rising inflection in their oft-repeated greeting to Canio as "il principe se dei Pagliacci" (the prince of Pagliaccios), adds materially to the lilt of joy in their greeting to the players whose coming performance they evidently regard as the climax to the festival. Canio addresses the crowd. At seven oclock the play will begin. They will witness the troubles of poor Pagliaccio, and the vengeance he wreaked on the Clown, a treacherous fellow. 'Twill be a strange combination of love and of hate. Again the crowd acclaims its joy at the prospect of seeing the players on the stage behind the flaps of the tent. Tonio comes forward to help Nedda out of the cart. Canio boxes his ears, and lifts Nedda down himself. Tonio, jeered at by the women and boys, angrily shakes his fists at the youngsters, and goes off muttering that Canio will have to pay high for what he has done. Beppe leads off the donkey with the cart, comes back, and throws down his whip in front of the tent. A villager asks Canio to drink at the tavern. Beppe joins them. Canio calls to Tonio. Is he coming with them? T


Who painted the self portraits 'Self-Portrait with Palette' and 'Self-Portrait with Cap'?

Self Portrait with a Palette, 1879 - Edouard Manet - WikiArt.org Self Portrait with a Palette Copyright Information close The author of this artwork died more than 70 years ago. According to U.S. Copyright Law, copyright expires 70 years after the author's death. In other countries, legislation may differ. More … WikiArt.org allows unlimited copying, distributing and displaying of the images of public domain artworks solely. We use here Copyright term based on authors' deaths according to U.S. Copyright Law, that is 70 years. In other countries, the duration of copyright term may differ. Please check here copyright length according to your country's legislation before you consider reproducing images borrowed from Wikipaintings.org Artworks protected by copyright are supposed to be used only for contemplation. Images of that type of artworks are prohibited for copying, printing, or any kind of reproducing and communicating to public since these activities may be considered copyright infringement. Original Title: Autoportrait avec Palette Date: 1879; Paris, France Dimensions: 67 x 83 cm Location: Steven A. Cohen Collection, Greenwich, CT, US Image dimension 491x600px,  View all sizes Although Manet often painted himself into his scenes, this self-portrait is one of only two of just the artist himself. The painting, which was painted in the style of Diego Velazquez self-portrait in Las Meninas, portrays the artist in a brown coat and cap, paint brush and palette in hand. Although the painting shows the brush in the left hand, we can assume that it was mirror image, as Manet was right handed. X-ray analysis of this work has shown that Manet painted over a portrait of his wife, Suzanne Leenhoff (Manet), in profile. This is the only self-portrait in which Manet depicted himself as an artist, as he has included himself in many of his other paintings, albeit as a figure in the scene, as in Music in the Tuileries and The Ball of the Opera.


Admiral Lord Nelson was created Duke of Bronte, on which island is Bronte?

Horatio Nelson Duke of Bronte with Sunvil | Holiday Ideas | Sicily 2016 | Sunvil Opening hours: Monday to Friday 09:00 - 17:30 and Saturday 09:30 - 16:30 Horatio Nelson - Duke of Bronte Many people, if asked whom they consider to be England’s greatest hero, would say “Nelson” without much hesitation. But not all of them know that there is a corner of Sicily with which the great Admiral is forever associated – although he never went there. Nelson has several connections with Sicily: he watered his ships at the Arethusa Fountain in Syracuse before the Battle of the Nile, and he ordered Marsala wine for the fleet from the winery in the west of the island. But it was not until 1799 that he became closely connected. In the terrible year of 1798, at the height of the Napoleonic Wars, the French armies were invading Italy and had conquered much of the north. In Naples King Ferdinand IV of the Two Sicilies, and his Queen, Maria Carolina, who was a sister of the executed Marie Antoinette of France, were forced to flee, and it was Nelson’s ship, HMS Vanguard, which took them to their second capital, Palermo. The Admiral, together with the British Ambassador, Sir William Hamilton and his wife, Emma, were great friends of the royal couple. Some months later the King and Queen returned to Naples, but once again had to ask Nelson for his help in getting away to Sicily. This time he took them on HMS Foudroyant, and it was very shortly after their safe arrival in Palermo that the King, in his gratitude, made Nelson a splendid gift: the Duchy of Bronte, with its castle and estate of Maniace on the northern flanks of Mt. Etna. Nelson, who was to die six years later, was never able to visit his property, but he signed himself “Nelson & Bronte” for the rest of his life. The Castello Nelson and much of the Maniace estate, together with the title of Duke of Bronte, descended via Nelson’s elder brother, and are still in existence today. Viscount Bridport, the present duke, sold the property in 1981 to the Municipality of Bronte, who have looked after it with care. The house, barely changed since the Bridports left, contains many memorabilia of the family, including the decanter and glasses used by Nelson before Trafalgar, and family portraits and furniture. In the courtyard stands a Celtic cross, a memorial to “the Immortal Hero of the Nile”. The whole is a fascinating relic of times gone by, a small corner of England and a shrine which should be visited by every Englishman who cares about his country’s history. The Castello Nelson is not far from Catania , a good shopping centre and well-known for its baroque architecture. Fashionable Taormina is also close. The Feudo Vagliasindi , a Sicily Today agriturismo, is only 15km away, and the whole area offers many interesting excursions on foot or on horseback, as well as being noted for its good country food, mainly meat – lamb or pork – and for the cultivation of pistachio nuts. To book this itinerary, or discuss a tailor-made alternative, call one of our Sunvil experts on: 020 8758 4722


What is the title of Graham Swift's 1996 Booker Prize winning novel which was made into a 2001 film of the same name starring Michael Caine and Helen Mirren?

Shakethrus: 2002 - Shaking Through.net: Movies: Reviews Shaking Through.net Andre Heller, Othmar Schmiderer, Austria / Germany, 2002 Rating: 3.8 The equivalent of a cinematic deathbed confession, Blind Spot:  Hitler's Secretary is a no-frills interview with then 81-year-old  Traudl Junge. Junge passed away the day the film debuted at the 2002  Berlin Film Festival, and Blind Spot grants us a fascinating  window into a woman desperately trying to reconcile how she could have  worked for one of the most despised men in history, yet fondly remember  him as a soft-spoken father figure. Even Junge, who in her early  twenties worked as Adolf Hitlerï¿½s personal secretary from 1942 until  Berlin fell in late April 1945, seems to have gained little insight into  the enigmatic man, who could be so polite and gentle in person and yet  order the deaths of millions as a matter of national policy. For Junge,  the position was merely a job (she was never a member of the Nazi party  and, by all accounts, was utterly apolitical), and her true ambition in  life was to be a dancer. Such desires went out the window during the  war, however, and the young woman found herself in the Fuhrerbunker,  recalling with chilling clarity an officer noting ï¿½That was a direct  hitï¿½ as Hitlerï¿½s fatal suicide shot sounded. Blind Spot uses no  archival footage or photos to decorate its narrative; there's just Junge,  speaking to the person behind the camera. Most fascinating is Junge  watching the initial interview footage at a later date and mouthing the  words sheï¿½s speaking, amending certain observations and attempting to  put other comments in a more focused light. Blind Spotï¿½s most  emotionally compelling moment comes when Junge attempts to explain her  indifference to Hitler and the Nazi crimes as youthful naivetï¿½. But then  she mentions Sophie Scholl, a girl near her age, who opposed the Nazis  and was executed in 1943, and itï¿½s obvious Junge wishes she had seen  more clearly the atrocities being committed in the name of National  Socialism. Denzel Washington, USA, 2002 Rating: 3.5 Academy Award-winning actor Denzel Washington's directorial debut is neither a disappointment nor a breakthrough. In bringing the true story of Antwone Fisher (based on the real life Fisher's own screenplay) to the big screen, Washington presents a sturdy, if unimaginatively executed, narrative that tracks a young seaman with serious rage issues as he attempts to come to terms with his troubled past. To say that Fisher was born behind the proverbial eight ball is an understatement. Fisher's father was killed shortly before his birth -- which ultimately took place in an Ohio correctional facility. Sent to an orphanage, young Antwone eventually wound up in a less than charitable foster home, forced to endure mental, physical and sexual abuses. Newcomer Derek Luke displays artfully subtle craftsmanship in the lead role, bringing a sensitivity and guileless sincerity to Fisher. This role could easily be played over-the-top, but the decision to keep Fisher's conflicted nature low-key and simmering elevates the film above the realm of melodramatic potboilers. A scene in which Fisher tracks down his birth mother is powerful for what isn't said (thanks in no small part to the consistently impressive Viola Davis), rather than falling into the too-easy trap of overly emotional histrionics. The climactic journey Fisher takes back to his hometown of Cleveland, in order to put his childhood demons to rest, gives the film a much needed push after the first half's pedestrian doctor-patient visits. A subplot involving the troubled marriage of Fisher's Naval psychiatrist, Dr. Jerome Davenport (Washington), subtracts more than adds to the primary story. Antwone Fisher also lacks any real surprises, and thus ultimately feels dramatically flat. But it boasts an emotional honesty all too rarely seen at cineplexes these days. Tom Brady, USA, 2002 Rating: 1.3 Imagine you're a big Hollywood studio executi


Which former Chancellor of the Exchequer wrote 'The Chancellor' about all his predecessors from Randolph Churchill to Hugh Dalton?

ChancelloroftheExchequer      'Non enim in ratiociniis sed in multipliibus iudiciis excellens scaccarii scientia consistit' The Second Lord of the Treasury The Chancellor of the Exchequer and Second Lord of the Treasury.  The government's chief financial minister and as such is responsible for raising revenue through taxation or borrowing and for controlling public spending.  104 (recognised) individuals have held the office, from Sir John Baker to Philip Hammond. See also  Teller of the Receipt of the Exchequer The Chancellor's plans for the economy are delivered to the House of Commons every year in the Budget statement which usually takes place in March.  Kenneth Clarke's Budgets in the mid-1990s were delivered in November and post-election Budgets are usually held shortly after the poll, even if this means two statements in a single year. This happened in 1993.  The Prime Minister may hold the formal title of "First Lord of the Treasury", but it is the Chancellor who is the most senior political figure at the Treasury.  The traditional residence of the Chancellor of the Exchequer is No 11 Downing Street but Gordon Brown, for example, moved into the flat above No 10 so that the Prime Minister's family could use the more spacious suite next door.  The Chancellor is also entitled to the use of Dorneywood, a Queen Anne house in Buckinghamshire, but has rarely done so.  The office of Chancellor is an ancient one. At first it was only one of a number of financial positions in government. Denis Healey mentions in his memoirs "Richard, Son of Nigel", who was a Treasurer of England and Bishop of London in about 1170 and who wrote a Latin dialogue about how to do this job:  'Non enim in ratiociniis sed in multipliibus iudiciis excellens scaccarii scientia consistit', which translates as: 'for the highest skill at the Exchequer does not lie in calculations, but in judgements of all kinds' .  The first Chancellor was appointed during the reign of Henry II in the 12th century. By the 18th century the old 'Treasury Board' had declined in importance and the annual Budget became a significant feature in parliament from about the 1730s.  For most of the period since the 1960s the post of Chancellor has been generally acknowledged as the most politically significant job in the Cabinet after that of Prime Minister.  Economic policy is a matter in which the Prime Minister and the Chancellor need to work closely together. Symbolically there is a passage between the two houses - and the more free the traffic in this corridor, Hugh Dalton once supposed, the happier the government.  In the early part of the 20thcentury the children of Lloyd George (Chancellor) and Asquith (Prime Minister) happily played togther for example. But sometimes the door between the two offices of state has been more often closed than open.  Things cannot have been easy when the two fell out. Back in the 1920s and 1930s, Ramsay MacDonald and his Chancellor, Phillip Snowden, could barely stand one another.  The most spectacular modern example of these potential tensions arose towards the end of Nigel Lawson's Chancellorship - over the European Exchange Rate Mechanism and the role of Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher's economic adviser, Sir Alan Walters. These difficulties led to the resignations of both Mr Lawson and Sir Alan. A little over a year later, Mrs Thatcher resigned as Prime Minister.  The relationship between Mr Brown and Tony Blair had also come under close scrutiny, with reports that the former regarded himself as the 'real' prime minister and Mr Blair as a 'president'. Every Cabinet reshuffle was viewed in terms of whether the Blairites or the Brownites were in the ascendant.  Nigel Lawson once told the BBC that: "I'm not interested in the record books. How long I'm there is a matter partly for the Prime Minister and partly for me. And it will be resolved in the fullness of time'.  And so it was. However the Prime Minister has, as with all government appoointments, the final political prerogative to appoint or sack a minister. No doubt one of the things


The Centre for Life is a science museum in which city?

Life Science Centre: Great Days Out for Kids, Families & Adults in Newcastle Find out more  Visit the Life Science Centre for fun, educational days out for kids, families and adults in Newcastle upon Tyne. Our packed programme includes science activities for all ages from pre-school to adults, including special events and birthday parties. We’re a great destination for school trips and groups visits, and during the winter you can even go ice skating on our outdoor ice rink.    Need to know! - Want a Science Centre ticket? Buy your tickets from reception on the day of your visit. Online booking not available. - For information and updates on the ice rink, including whether it is open in bad weather, please call our Reception on 0191 243 8268.


The intensity of what is measured on the Saffir-Simpson scale?

Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale Climatology | Names | Wind Scale | Extremes | Models | Breakpoints The Saffir-Simpson Hurricane Wind Scale is a 1 to 5 rating based on a hurricane's sustained wind speed. This scale estimates potential property damage. Hurricanes reaching Category 3 and higher are considered major hurricanes because of their potential for significant loss of life and damage. Category 1 and 2 storms are still dangerous, however, and require preventative measures. In the western North Pacific, the term "super typhoon" is used for tropical cyclones with sustained winds exceeding 150 mph. Category Types of Damage Due to Hurricane Winds 1 64-82 kt 119-153 km/h Very dangerous winds will produce some damage: Well-constructed frame homes could have damage to roof, shingles, vinyl siding and gutters. Large branches of trees will snap and shallowly rooted trees may be toppled. Extensive damage to power lines and poles likely will result in power outages that could last a few to several days. 2 83-95 kt 154-177 km/h Extremely dangerous winds will cause extensive damage: Well-constructed frame homes could sustain major roof and siding damage. Many shallowly rooted trees will be snapped or uprooted and block numerous roads. Near-total power loss is expected with outages that could last from several days to weeks. 3


Which politician married barrister Justine Thornton in May 2011 in Nottingham?

Ed Miliband and Justine Thornton to marry in May | Politics | The Guardian Ed Miliband Ed Miliband and Justine Thornton to marry in May Labour leader announces that he and his partner will marry in civil ceremony at country house hotel near Nottingham on 27 May Wednesday 30 March 2011 10.19 EDT First published on Wednesday 30 March 2011 10.19 EDT Close This article is 5 years old The Labour leader, Ed Miliband , and his partner, Justine Thornton, are to get married on 27 May in their "own way" in a small ceremony with family and very close friends, they announced today. The couple, who have been together for six years and have two sons, made the announcement to the Doncaster Free Press , the local newspaper in Miliband's constituency. Miliband – who made it clear that he would not get married for political expediency after becoming Labour leader in September – told the newspaper he and Thornton had decided they would get married about a year ago and felt it was now the "right time" to do so. Speaking outside the couple's home in north London, a smiling Miliband said he had proposed to Thornton on nearby Primrose Hill, which offers panoramic views of the capital. The 41-year-old Labour leader and Thornton, a 40-year-old Cambridge-educated barrister, who set the date last month, will marry in a civil ceremony in front of around 50 guests at the Langar Hall country house hotel near Nottingham, 20 minutes from where Thornton grew up. Standing with his bride to be, Miliband told Sky News the wedding would involve only "family and very close family friends". "We will do it in our own way. We have done everything in our own way," he added. Miliband broke the news to his brother, David, whom he beat to the Labour leadership, shortly after telling their mother. There had been speculation that Miliband would make his older sibling best man, but he said he and Thornton had decided they wanted the ceremony to be intimate and "wouldn't be sticking to all of the conventions", including having a best man. "He is delighted for me and he will obviously be there," Miliband said of his older brother. David Cameron offered his congratulations to the opposition leader during prime minister's question time. "On behalf of everyone in the house, can I congratulate you and Justine on the happy news of the forthcoming wedding and, I am sure with everyone, wish you a long and happy life together," he said. Miliband thanked Cameron and other MPs for their "kind wishes" before joking that he would be asking the prime minister for advice because he knew that he knew how to organise "memorable stag nights". Cameron replied that there would be a "free exchange of advice", saying: "When I was leader of the opposition, I would have done anything to have a honeymoon ... he probably feels the same way." Miliband's honeymoon plans have been kept quiet, with the Labour leader saying it would be at an "undisclosed location", with a party being held in Doncaster on the couple's return. They had resisted pressure from some newspapers and conservative social critics who claimed they had set a poor example by having two children outside marriage – Daniel, aged 21 months, and Samuel, four months – particularly after Miliband said he had simply been "too busy" for a wedding. In an interview with Piers Morgan for GQ magazine last year, Miliband insisted he would not be pushed into marriage for political reasons , stating that pressure – political or otherwise – on him to tie the knot was counterproductive and that the couple would get married "because we want to get married and love each other very much, no other reason". Miliband told the Doncaster Free Press: "This is going to be a fantastic day for us both and I feel incredibly privileged to be marrying someone so beautiful and who is such a special person. "It's the right time for us to do this, and I'm really looking forward to a lovely day." He added: "At the end of the day, we're in our 40s and we've got two kids – so it wasn't a case of me suddenly popping the question. This is just something we think is rig


"Which dish, its name meaning literally ""pick me up"", comprises among other things, ladyfingers, egg yolks and mascarpone?"

Tiramisu: Italy’s Most Popular Dessert Tiramisu, Italy’s “Pick Me Up” Dessert Your Favorite Espresso-Kissed Italian Trifle Dessert POSTED August 23, 2016 Tiramisu quite literally means, “a pick me up.” One of Italy’s most popular, Tiramisu is a rich treat blending the bold flavors of cocoa and espresso with savory mascarpone cheese and wine, layered with ladyfinger biscuits.   After-Dinner Indulgence At many Italian tables, a meal is often finished with fresh fruit rather than dessert. Dessert is reserved for special occasions. It stands to reason that this may be why Italian desserts are notable for presenting lavish arrangements of indulgent ingredients and truly unforgettable flavor combinations. Italian dessert making is like all of Italian cuisine with one distinct rule: to create dishes that provide pleasure above all else. Among the most popular Italian desserts, tiramisu is undoubtedly number one.   Rich, Dark Flavors Tiramisu is an elegant and rich layered Italian dessert made with delicate ladyfinger cookies, espresso  or instant espresso , mascarpone cheese, eggs, sugar, Marsala wine, rum and cocoa powder. Through the grouping of these diverse ingredients, an intense yet refined dish emerges. The delicate flavor of layers of mascarpone and Italian custard are contrasted with the darkly robust presence of espresso and sharpness of cocoa powder. The name itself, tiramisu, means “pick me up” in Italian most likely referring to the two caffeinated ingredients that are present in the dish, espresso and cocoa. Traditional tiramisu begins with Savoiardi Ladyfingers , light and delicately sweet sponge cake biscuits. These cookies have a long standing heritage in Italian Cuisine developed at the court of the Duchy of Savoy during the 15th century to welcome a visit from the King of France. Savoiardi Ladyfingers were given their name when they were granted the designation of “official court biscuit.”   It’s All in the Making When making tiramisu , the Savoiardi ladyfingers are soaked in a mixture of espresso (or instant espresso ) rum and sugar. The crunchy biscuits become soft once the espresso mixture is added. Next, a layer of mascarpone cheese and a layer of zabaglione are added. Zabaglione is traditional Italian custard made from egg yolks, Marsala wine, and sugar. Ladyfingers are important to tiramisu, giving it a texture that contrasts well with the silky layers of mascarpone and custard. Tiramisu is finished with a dusting of rich cocoa powder—a key component of its appearance and taste! Today a number of tiramisu variations are available. One popular alternative includes chocolate tiramisu, in which chocolate takes the place of the coffee. Another version is fruit tiramisu, where complementary fruit such as berries , peaches or apricots are added. Frozen tiramisu recipes are also available. They include the addition of gelato, frozen yogurt or ice cream in place of the custard. Tiramisu’s popularity over the last three decades have prompted cooks to adapt the essential ingredients used in the dish for a number of recipes such as cakes, ice creams, cheesecakes and puddings.    Much in the same way that the English trifle is often served during holidays, tiramisu is a wonderful Italian delicacy to add to holiday festivities. Although after trying it once, food lovers may not be able to wait for a special occasion before they decide to serve it again.


Ted Hughes became Poet Laureate in 1984 on the death of John Betjeman, but which poet declined the offer to succeed Betjeman?

Poets Laureate of Great Britain Poets Laureate of Great Britain Poets Laureate of Great Britain by J. Zimmerman Several of the other Laureates were famous poets, particularly Ted Hughes , Robert Southey , John Masefield , Sir John Betjeman , Cecil Day-Lewis , and the current Laureate, Andrew Motion . History and responsibilities. In Great Britain, the Poet Laureate is: The realm's official poet. A member of the royal household. Charged with writing verses for court and national occasions (such as for a Royal Wedding or the New Year). Awarded the position for life. Chosen by the British reigning monarch, from a list of nominees that the Prime Minister compiles after a poet laureate dies. Shortly after the 1668, the position became the Poet Laureate of Great Britain in 1707, when The Act of Union created "Great Britain" as the political name of England, Scotland, and Wales. The name Laureate derives from the Latin laureatus ("crowned with laurel"). It comes from an ancient Roman tradition of honoring a person (especially a poet) who has shown excellence of achievement. The honor is signified by presenting the person with a wreath of laurel leaves. FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) on the Poets Laureate of Great Britain. What does "Laureate" mean? Answer . Who was the best? Most frequently this is said to be Tennyson . John Dryden (1631-1700). Laureate 1668-88. Appointed in 1668 by King Charles II, who gave John Dryden a formal royal warrant  that awarded him the official titles of  Poet Laureate and Historiographer Royal. This role continued under King James II. As a powerful satirist, Dryden was a strong advocate and spokesman for his monarch, and "the best poet, dramatist, translator and critic of the age" [ Levin in Verses of the Poets Laureate] In 1689, sacked [or fired] by William III for failing to take an oath of allegiance. Thomas Shadwell (1643?-1692). Laureate 1689-92. The successful dramatist Thomas Shadwell was chosen in large part  because he was a Protestant Whig, essential to replace the Catholic Dryden.  met an inglorious end in 1693, A weak poet, a heavy drinker, and an opium user,  Shadwell died from an overdose of opium, which he took in part to relieve his gout.  He was said to have found the laureateship unimportant.  Disrespected by John Dryden , among others, for his poetry as well as for his politics. Shadwell wrote a yearly ode on the monarch's birthday, and introduced the  tradition of writing a New Year ode; his odes are crashingly uninspired and mechanistic,  as if written by an unusually dimwitted computer program. Nahum Tate (1652-1715). Laureate 1692-1715. Born in Dublin, Tate was awarded the Poet Laureate position (and its £100 per year)  but the post of Historiographer Royal (and its annual £200) became a separate assignment. Tate is most known today for his authorship of the widely loved Christmas carol "While Shepherds Watched Their Flocks By Night".  He is notorious for his (creative?) revision of Shakespeare's tragedy King Lear,  giving it a happy ending. In response to public events, Tate wrote poems for victories against the French (1704),  the Act of Union between the Parliaments of England and Scotland (1707),  and the signing of the Peace of Utrecht with France (1713). Nicholas Rowe (1674-1718). Laureate 1715-18. Nicholas Rowe was celebrated as a dramatist rather than as a poet.  The Poet Laureate's role was now general praise of the sovereign, rather than  political and historical. In addition to the annual New Year ode,  the Laureate acquired the duty of writing a birthday ode to the monarch, a practice which was  to last over 100 years. Laurence Eusden (1688-1730). Eusden never published a book of poetry.  His work is mediocre. Colley Cibber (1671-1757). The poetry of dramatist Colley Cibber was conscientious but not inspired. William Whitehead (1715-85). Laureate 1757-85.  [The appointment was first offered to and declined by Thomas Gray.] William Whitehead (a respectable though perhaps dull dramatist)  was good humored and amiable. For example, h


"The ""boob tube"" is an item of clothing in the UK; but to what did the term refer when it was originally coined in the USA?"

The History of Black Friday Get Black Friday 2017 Deal Alerts! Get Deals × Check Your Email Now. Verify Your Email to receive Today's Best Deals! Check your other inbox just in case! :) You have been unsubscribed from future email notifications. Black Friday History For millions of people Black Friday is the time to do some serious Christmas shopping --even before the last of the Thanksgiving leftovers are gone! Black Friday is the Friday after Thanksgiving, and it's one of the major shopping days of the year in the United States -falling anywhere between November 23 and 29. While it's not recognized as an official US holiday, many employees have the day off -except those working in retail. The term “Black Friday” was coined in the 1960s to mark the kickoff to the Christmas shopping season. “Black” refers to stores moving from the “red” to the “black,” back when accounting records were kept by hand, and red ink indicated a loss, and black a profit. Ever since the start of the modern Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in 1924, the Friday after Thanksgiving has been known as the unofficial start to a bustling holiday shopping season. In the 1960's, police in Philadelphia griped about the congested streets, clogged with motorists and pedestrians, calling it “Black Friday.” In a non-retail sense, it also describes a financial crisis of 1869: a stock market catastrophe set off by gold spectators who tried and failed to corner the gold market, causing the market to collapse and stocks to plummet. Why did it become so popular? As retailers began to realize they could draw big crowds by discounting prices, Black Friday became the day to shop, even better than those last minute Christmas sales. Some retailers put their items up for sale on the morning of Thanksgiving, or email online specials to consumers days or weeks before the actual event. The most shopped for items are electronics and popular toys, as these may be the most drastically discounted. However, prices are slashed on everything from home furnishings to apparel. Black Friday is a long day, with many retailers opening up at 5 am or even earlier to hordes of people waiting anxiously outside the windows. There are numerous doorbuster deals and loss leaders – prices so low the store may not make a profit - to entice shoppers. Most large retailers post their Black Friday ad scans, coupons and offers online beforehand to give consumers time to find out about sales and plan their purchases. Other companies take a different approach, waiting until the last possible moment to release their Black Friday ads , hoping to create a buzz and keep customers eagerly checking back for an announcement. More and more, consumers are choosing to shop online, not wanting to wait outside in the early morning chill with a crush of other shoppers or battle over the last most-wanted item. Often, many people show up for a small number of limited-time "door-buster" deals, such as large flat-screen televisions or laptops for a few hundred dollars. Since these coveted items sell out quickly, quite a few shoppers leave the store empty handed. The benefit of online shopping is that you will know right away if the MP3 player you want is out of stock, and can easily find another one without having to travel from store to store. Also, many online retailers have pre-Black Friday or special Thanksgiving sales, so you may not even have to wait until the big day to save. So, there you have it - the Black Friday history behind the best shopping day of the year!


Catherine of Valois, Matilda and Margaret Beaufort were all mothers of English Kings with which first name?

Catherine of Valois wife of Henry V and Owen Tudor Send to Kindle Who was Catherine of Valois? Yet another enigmatic Medieval woman, whose role in life seems set in stone from birth but who manages through sheer will and determination to change the course of her life. So who was Catherine of Valois? She was the daugher of a king, the tenth child of King Charles VI of France and Queen, Isabeau of Bavaria. The Princess Catherine was born in the royal palace, the  Hotel de Saint Pol in Paris on 27th October 1401. As a tenth child it might be thought that little would be expected of her beyond a useful marriage but Catherine was born into an age when France was in chaos, not least because King Charles was becoming increasingly mentally ill. Both the country and the family were in turmoil. Finally the King was kept away from the public and placed in the Hotel de Saint Pol, with his children. Queen Isabeau was an ambitious woman with a cruel and ruthless determination to advance her own affairs. She was not interested in pursuing any gains for her children, her intention was to seek gain for herself. She had many affairs and used her brother, Louis, Duke of Bavaria, and her brother-in-law Louis, Duke of Orleans, to seize control of the government of France from the the King’s cousin John, Duke of Burgundy. 15th Century Manuscript Hotel St Pol Having achieved that, she spent both King and country’s money on herself and her favourites. She cared little for the King or her children. It was recorded that the children were kept in a poor condition with little to eat and dirty ragged clothes. She turned her back on the palace, forgot or never intended to pay those who attended to her family, so they were left in appalling conditions. It was hardly the life of a Princess for Catherine of Valois, with a negligent mother and and insane father. The children were the companions of the Duke of Burgundy’s children, were they also subjected to this level of neglect? King Charles however made a complete and most dramatic recovery and quickly evaluated the situation. Queen Isabeau and her admirer the Duke of Orleans, fled to Milan. The King took back command but then did a very strange thing, he made the Queen’s brother follow her with all the children, including his heir the Dauphin Louis and the Duke of Burgundy’s children. Why did he do that? The inevitable happened, her brother kidnapped the children, including the heir to the throne. The plot was quashed by the Duke of Burgundy and the children returned to Paris. Catherine of Valois was sent to Poissy Convent At last some sense seems to have come to the court of King Charles and his advisors and Catherine and her sister were sent to a convent at Poissey, safe at last from their mother. But all was not well in France, King Charles became ill again and the various dynastic houses in France saw an opportunity to take power. By 1411 Catherine was still only ten years old and yet had been through so much. The Burgundians and the Armagnacs fought for control, the Armagnacs eventually winning out, the Queen still playing politics at every turn. King Henry IV in England was watching the French implode considering his options. In 1413 King Henry proposed a match between his son and Princess Catherine, now 12 years old and considered a valuable asset to her family. Catherine of Valois and King Henry V There was a reluctance on part of the French to agree to a marriage between Prince Henry and Catherine. Then King Henry IV died and the young King Henry V proved to be a very different man. The French knew their vulnerability. They rebuffed Henry’s proposal and Henry decided to invade France. Before he invaded Henry sent a letter to Catherine’s father demanding her hand and a huge dowry of 2 million crowns. He also wanted Normandy restored and a number of the southern provinces.  The French were furious with this marriage proposal, made under threat of invasion. King Henry V King Henry V carried out his threat and the blow he struck the French at Agincourt stunned them. He now appeared disinterested


The bicentenary of which event was commemorated by the issue of a special £2 coin in 2007?

2007 UK New Coin Designs 2007 UK New Coin Designs During 2008 , all the familiar British circulation coin designs will be withdrawn and replaced. 2007 UK New Coin Designs Initial comments and reactions to the announcement about the new coin designs following Gordon Brown's announcement in the House on Thursday 15th June 2006 The most immediate and vociferous comments were directed at the proposed two pound coin to commemorate the tercentenary of the Act of Union Between England and Scotland. Act of Union Between England and Scotland Tercentenary Two Pounds 1707 - 2007 According to the (Scottish) Daily Record: Gordon Brown was yesterday slammed for ordering a new coin to mark the Act of Union between Scotland and England. The commemorative £2 coins will be minted next year to mark 300 years since the original Scottish parliament was closed. SNP leader Alex Salmond claimed the Chancellor was trying to woo voters down south after admitting he was backing England in the World Cup. Salmond said: "There is no end to Gordon Brown's capacity for self-promotion and his determination to prove his British credentials." He dubbed the coin the "Brownie - full of brass, not very popular, soon to be devalued". He told MPs: "It's going to become a collector's item as the Union passes into history," But Commons leader Jack Straw replied: "You will be passing into history a long time before the Union." The Treasury are keeping the design of the new coin under wraps until it is approved by the Queen. We originally thought the "Brownie" comment was aimed at the new Centenary of the Scouting Movement Fifty Pence. It would have been wittier and more relevant as Brownies are the junior female version of scouts. The Scotsman: A SPECIAL £2 coin to mark the 300th anniversary of the Act of Union between England and Scotland is to be minted next year, it was announced today. Hundreds of thousands of the commemorative coins will go into circulation along with a similar £2 piece to mark the bicentenary of the abolition of the slave trade alongside the existing regulation coin. But SNP leader Alex Salmond warned that it would have the same rarity value as the proposed stamp to celebrate a Scottish soccer World Cup victory in 1978. He said he would shortly be announcing a competition for the design of a new coin to mark Scotland's regaining of national independence. Chancellor Gordon Brown announced that the Queen had approved the new coin as she celebrated her 80th birthday, due on Saturday, at a special service at St Paul's Cathedral. A Royal Mint spokesman said the new £2 coins would be issued alongside the regulation version which on the reverse side from the Queen's head figures concentric circles signifying the nations' industrial and technological development. The BBC: Special coin to mark Act of Union A £2 coin will be issued next year to mark the 300th anniversary of the Act of Union between England and Scotland, Chancellor Gordon Brown has said. There will also be a commemorative £2 coin to mark 200 years since the abolition of slavery, he told MPs. And a collectable crown piece worth £5 will mark the Queen and Prince Philip's diamond wedding anniversary. "Collector versions of all these coins will be released at a premium above face value," Mr Brown said. A statement issued by Mr Brown, who is Scottish and widely tipped to become prime minister next year, said the Queen had approved his recommendation that a coin be issued to mark the unification of England and Scotland into Great Britain in 1707. Mr Brown also said there would be a special 50p coin to commemorate the centenary of the Scouting movement. All the special coins will be available in collectable versions and the three lower value coins will also be available from banks and post offices later in 2007. The Times Online: Gordon Dazzles as Tories Stay Out of the Game Parliamentary Sketch by Ann Treneman Where's George? That was the cry from the Labour benches aimed at the empty place on the Tory front bench where George Osborne should have been. Gordon Brown is still not very good at


In the 2010 general election, the first three constituencies to announce their results were all in which city?

BBC News - Election 2010: Sunderland wins race to declare result Election 2010: Sunderland wins race to declare result Labour retain seat in first result Houghton and Sunderland South has won the race to become the first constituency to declare a result. The constituency declared at 2252 BST. Labour's Bridget Phillipson won the seat with 19,137 votes. It is the fifth general election in a row Sunderland City Council has been the first to declare a constituency. Votes were also cast in Washington and Sunderland West, which was second to declare at 2325 BST, and in Sunderland Central which was third at 2341 BST. The Houghton and Sunderland South result saw the Conservatives on 8,147 votes, Lib Dems 5,292, BNP 1,961 and UKIP 1,022. It represents a notional 8.44% swing Labour to Conservatives. In Washington and Sunderland West Labour won, with Sharon Hodgson taking 19,615 votes. The Conservatives got 8,157 votes, the Liberal Democrats 6,382, BNP 1,913 and UKIP 1,267. In Sunderland Central Labour won, with Julie Elliott taking 19,495 votes. The Conservatives took 12,770 votes, the Lib Dems 7,191, BNP 1,913 and UKIP 1,094. Ballot papers from the three Sunderland constituencies were counted at Sunderland Tennis Centre on Thursday. Efficiency over speed In the 2005 election the council made history by declaring the first three results on the night - Sunderland South at 2245 BST, Sunderland North at 2325 BST and Houghton and Washington East at 2332 BST. Sunderland's election officer, Bill Crawford, earlier said the aim was to continue that record and nothing was being left to chance. To make sure the ballot boxes got quickly into Sunderland Tennis Centre a group of local school children were employed to swiftly pass them down a line. The council's election team had learnt from past counts too. One year they found they had finished a little slower than anticipated, so changed the weight of their voting papers from 100 grams to 80 grams, making them easier to handle. And voters were under strict instructions to fold their papers only once, from north to south. Mr Crawford said plans had also been made for the unexpected: they had spare counters in the wings should it be a particularly high turn out, an emergency generator available in case there was a power cut, and a spare room has been set aside should there be any problems in the main counting room. Bookmark with:


Stewart Island is the third largest island of which country?

Ferries to Stewart Island - Compare ferry routes and prices Dover - France short breaks from just £65 return View Offer Western France short breaks from just £118 return View Offer 10% off ferries to Holland when you book early View Offer Sail to Spain from just £260 with Brittany Ferries View Offer Half price Flexi upgrade to Calais with P&O Ferries View Offer Ferries to Stewart Island Stewart Island is the third largest in New Zealand, lying 30 kilometres south of the mainland’s southernmost tip. Known by Maori as ‘the land of the glowing skies’, it attracts hikers, birdwatchers and kayakers, alongside nature lovers simply looking to unwind on a sandy beach with the magnificent Aurora Australis on the horizon. If you’re searching for an island off the beaten track, then Stewart is for you. Over 85% of it is national park and it has just 28 kilometres of road, compared to 280 kilometres of walking tracks. Also, as one of the most untouched areas in the country, it is home to around 20,000 Brown Kiwi, the country’s native and endangered bird species. Stewart’s beauty is not refined to its land or skies; on a guided kayak tour you’re likely to spot penguins, dolphins and seals enjoying themselves in the pristine waters too. The island offers one of New Zealand’s nine Great Walks as well; the 39 kilometre, 3 day long Rakiura Track. Along this tranquil but challenging trek you’ll come across some of the common sea and forest birds, climb a 250 metre high forested ridge and navigate across the gorgeous Paterson Inlet. For accommodation, you can either camp or book in advance a night’s stay in one of the Great Walk huts. After your hike, recharge your batteries in New Zealand’s southernmost pub, the South Sea Hotel in Oban which is renowned for serving exquisite fish and chips. Ulva Island, in the heart of the Paterson Inlet, is a predator-free environment for rare birds including the South Island saddleback, mohua and rifleman species. This beautiful islet also offers idyllic beaches, large picnic areas and sublime views across the bay. There are a few crossings provided each day, lasting around an hour, departing from Bluff on the South Island and arriving in Oban on Stewart Island's east coast. Read More Read Less


By what pen-name do we better know the Belgian artist Georges Remy, whose work has sold over 350 million copies?

The walls of the comic strip walk in detail The walls of the comic strip walk in detail Add to favourites Share:   Brussels loves comic strips so much it has invited its heroes to take possession of its walls and gables. Discover all the details and mysteries here! …. Go ahead and hunt them down, walk the Brussels streets and raise your eyes! A joyful stroll for enthusiasts and the inquisitive from 7 to 77 years of age. And for those who don't want to miss a thing, the mini-map of the comic strip itinerary is available at the visit.brussels tourist information centres (€1).  1. Tintin Feel like bumping into Belgium's most famous comic strip hero? Then head for rue de l'Etuve, which is home to Manneken Pis. But it's unlikely that Tintin, his dog Snowy and his friend Captain Haddock will have time to chat with you. The ace reporter and the foul-mouthed whisky lover are up to their ears in an adventure again. We even know which adventure. The drawing comes from The Calculus Affair. The eighteenth album in the series sees Professor Calculus abducted, first by Bordurian and then by Syldavian secret agents. He has invented an ultrasonic weapon that both countries would like to misemploy. Tintin and Haddock do their utmost to free their confused friend. Nearly 30 years after Hergé's death, 1 million copies of his albums are still being sold each year. Tintin is published in 77 languages. None other than Steven Spielberg came up with the 2011 all-action animated film "The Adventures of Tintin: The Secret of the Unicorn". Hergé, the pen name of Brussels cartoonist Georges Prosper Remi (1907-1983), is considered one of the greatest comic strip authors of all time. His debut came in 1929 in "Le Petit Vingtième", the weekly youth supplement of the Catholic magazine "Le Vingtième Siècle". His streamlined drawing style (the famous "ligne claire") is famous and many regard his drawings as art. But his sense of movement, suspense, humour, adventure and great storytelling are equally important reasons why Tintin has never ceased to enthral readers. Where ? Rue de l'Étuve, 1000 Brussels Author : Hergé Publisher: Casterman 2. The Passage Internationally renowned comic book authors François Schuiten and Benoît Peeters like to suggest that the universe they depict in their Obscure Cities cycle really exists. The cities and worlds revealed in illustrious titles like Brüsel, Fever in Urbicand, The Archivist and L'Enfant Penché (The Leaning Child) resemble our own, yet are totally different. Are the dazzling, virtuoso drawings developments of visions of what the future might look like, but drawn in the past? Perspective changes with thinkers such as Jules Verne, Jose Luis Borges, Le Corbusier, Victor Horta and Franz Kafka in mind? Think up some of your own. Through lectures, exhibitions, and a comprehensive guide to the obscure cities and websites (www.urbicande.be), Schuiten and Peeters encourage everyone to cast their own light on The Obscure Cities. This works better if you already visited Brussels. The Palace of the Three Powers in Brüsel is the Palais de Justice building designed by architect Poelaert. The Great Hall of Zarbec very much looks like Schaarbeek railway station. The glasshouse city of Calvani must have come into existence after a visit to the Royal Greenhouses of Laken. On their website, Schuiten and Peeters have contended for years that passages exist. Passageways between the Earth and the so-called Counter-Earth, between Brussels and Brüsel. Is the comic strip mural in rue du Marché au Charbon an example of this kind of passageway? The bell tower in the centre of the fresco looks exactly like that of Notre Dame du Bon Secours just up the road. Intriguingly, not all of the blank brick facade is painted over. And did you immediately notice that the shadow figures are drawn at the bottom? Where ? Rue du Marché au Charbon 19, 1000 Brussels Authors : François Schuiten & Benoît Peeters   Publisher : Casterman 3. The Scorpion Go uphill from the Cathedral of St. Michael and St. Gudula to Treurenberg and you will come across Armando


What is the flavour of the liqueur Aamaretto?

What Is Amaretto Liqueur? Share By Peggy Trowbridge Filippone You may find it hard to believe that importation of amaretto liqueur to the United States did not occur until the 1960's. The almond-flavored cordial quickly became a hit in cocktails and food preparation. By the 1980's, it was second in sales only to Kahlua. Before trying one of the many amaretto recipes , learn a little bit more about it and how to use it. What is Amaretto? Amaretto is a liqueur with an almond flavor, but surprisingly, it may or may not contain almonds. The standard base of the liqueur is primarily made from apricot pits, and may contain any number of added spices and flavorings. The original version was made in Saronno, Italy. Amaretto is Italian for "a little bitter." Amaretto History The Lazzaroni family of Saronno, Italy, claims the title as the inventors of amaretto. They invented the Lazzaroni amaretto cookies around 1786 for the King of the region. Then in 1851, they created the Amaretto Liqueur , which consisted of an infusion of their cookies with a little caramel for color. Another legend from the Reina family (who formerly worked for the Lazzaroni family) tells of amaretto being created by a widow who posed for Renaissance painter Bernardino Luini in 1525. The widow fell in love with the painter and made her amaretto potion for him. Her original recipe has purportedly been handed down from generation to generation without change and is currently marketed as Disaronno® Originale Liqueur. More about Amaretto and Amaretto Recipes:


At which Buckinghamshire estate did the National Museum of Computing open in 2007?

Why Bletchley Park is at war again - Telegraph World War Two Why Bletchley Park is at war again Conflict between the bodies responsible for the protection of the former  Second World War code-breaking HQ has broken out into the open The Bletchley Park code-breakers’ penetration of the innermost workings of the Nazi high command is believed by some historians to have shortened the war by two years. Photo: John Lawrence Comments Extreme secrecy ensured that those working at Bletchley Park during the Second World War had little to fear from the Germans. The Luftwaffe crew who jettisoned their bombs over the code-breaking centre while returning from a raid during the night of November 20 1940 were oblivious of the priceless target they had so narrowly missed. That was the only time Bletchley was seriously threatened by enemy action. When destruction eventually loomed, it came from a far more dangerous quarter: the housing developers of south-east England. In 1991, the Buckinghamshire estate, largely abandoned by its post-war users – Government Communications Headquarters (GCHQ) and British Telecom – seemed destined for a new and altogether less noble career as a site for executive homes. The huts in which the intricacies of the Enigma cypher machine had been mastered were to be torn down and consigned to the history books. One of the most crucial battlefields of 1939-45, albeit an intellectual one, was to be erased. The developers were fought off in 1992 when Bletchley was declared a conservation area and the Bletchley Park Trust formed to protect the historic site. But Bletchley remained a sorry spectacle for more than a decade, the huts – flimsy, wartime ''temporary’’ structures – remaining in danger of collapse. Starved of money, the trust was holding a crisis meeting every fortnight. Today, all that has changed. In June, a rejuvenated Bletchley is due to open to the public; £8 million of investment, including a £5 million donation from the Heritage Lottery Fund, is being used to create a new visitor centre and restore the huts that produced the Ultra decrypts, the crown jewels of wartime intelligence. The opening is intended to coincide with the 70th anniversary of D-Day, June 6 1944, the success of which was owed in no small part to Bletchley. The code-breakers’ penetration of the innermost workings of the Nazi high command is believed by some historians to have shortened the war by two years. Related Articles Silly blighters 27 Feb 2014 Yet, even as its renaissance beckons, Bletchley still labours under a cloud. A long-running dispute between the trust and its tenants threatens to delay the refurbishment and dampen the relaunch. There is a considerable amount of bad blood at Bletchley, with sources in the trust accusing the opposition of trying to sabotage its bid for Lottery money and obstruct the revamp. The trust, which includes on its board Sir John Scarlett, former chief of the Secret Intelligence Service, MI6, is in turn being criticised for trying to turn the estate into a “war memorial”, marginalising the scientific innovation that takes place within its boundaries. The House of Lords is holding a debate on Bletchley today, intended as a pleasant amble down memory lane for members involved in its work or history. Noble lords will no doubt be dismayed to learn of the battle of attrition waged there over the past few years. There are two tenants on the estate, Bletchley Park Capital Partners (BPCP), which leases the famous mansion and other buildings, and The National Museum of Computing, home to, among other exhibits, a working replica of Colossus, the world’s first electronic computer, built to speed up the human code-breaking operation at Bletchley. BPCP earns its money from sub-letting units to small businesses, many of them hi-tech. The computer museum, a charity, relies on donations and receipts from visitors, many of whom are drawn to the site by the neighbouring code-breaking museum. Sources within the trust say one man more than any other has been behind attempts to block its vision for Bletchley. Tim


In which part of the world are the Berber people indigenous?

The Indigenous Berbers of Africa – By Natural Mystics | Rasta Livewire The Indigenous Berbers of Africa – By Natural Mystics Don Jaide 25 Comments Indigenous Berber, the Blue men, with the eponymous blue cloth veil One of the most misrepresent people in North Africa are the indigenous Berber people. These beautiful women are not shown on mainstream television, movies and rarely in print. These are the descendants of the ancient Berbers that the ancient Romans spoke of and wrote about. The original indigenous Berbers were the North African ancestors of the present day dark-brown peoples of the Sahara and the Sahel, mainly those called Fulani, Tugareg, Zenagha of Southern Morocco, Kunta and Tebbu of the Sahel countries, as well as other dark-brown arabs now living in Mauretania and throughout the Sahel, including the Trarza of Mauretania and Senegal, the Mogharba as well as dozens of other Sudanese tribes, the Chaamba of Chad and Algeria.” The Westerners have chosen to concentrate on the most recent world of the Arab and Berber-speaking peoples and present it as if it is a world that has always been. “It is like comparing the Aztecs of five hundred years ago with the ethnic mix of America today,” wrote Reynolds. “The story of when North Africa was Moorish and Arabia, the land of Saracens, has yet to be told.” – Dana Reynolds, Anthropologist Anthropologist, Dana Reynolds traced the African roots of the original North African peoples through a dozen Greek and Byzantine (neo-Roman writers) from the first to the sixth century A.D. “They describe the Berber population of Northern Africa as dark-skinned [modern Europeans call dark brown skin color, as black-skinned] and woolly-haired.” Among these writers who wrote about the Berbers were Martial, Silius Italicus, Corippus and Procopius. Saint Augustine was a dark-skinned Berber and many of the later Roman emperors would have trouble getting citizenship in some of today’s European states. – Professor Mikuláš Lobkowicz, the former rector of the Munich university and current director of the Institute of Central and East European Studies in Eichstätt. There are those who say that the Berber is part of the African story of Ham, from the land of Ber, the son of biblical figure Ham. The original inhabitants of Ireland before the Celts invaded were Berber people who stretch all the way from Saharan Africa to Western Ireland. In North Africa they are known as Berbers, the original people before the Arab invasion of North Africa, they were known to the ancient Greeks and Romans as “barbarians,” the Tuaregs of Nigeria, Niger, Chad, etc. are a Berber people. [Editors note: the Kanuris of North-Eastern Nigeria are known as the Iberi-beris. They are Berbers originally from Fezzan Libya] In Spain and Portugal they were known as “Iberians,” which is the name of the Peninsula. In Ireland the Berbers are known as “Hibernians.” The Celts and later invaders pushed them back to the West of Ireland, where you most commonly see the “black Irish” with black hair and brown eyes. The most popular recreational organization of Irish Americans is the Ancient Order of Hibernians (AOH). Modern Berber family having a traditional meal The images that are shown in mainstream television, movies and in print are of the lighter skinned people that are also referred as Berber. Modern north Africa has changed a great deal, from waves of invasions such as the Persians, Greeks, Romans, Germanic tribes, Arabs, Turks and the French have led to the amalgamation in the region. The role of literally millions of enslaved Indo-Europeans and concubinage in the creation of admixed populations in cities like Tunis, Tripoli, Fez, Sale and Algiers are well documented. This is the formation of populations in north Africa today. These now lighter skinned people do not call themselves African. In fact, the term “African” is a very demonized term to many, more than likely because of the modern European invasion into Africa, Europeans had to justify their behavior (some still do), and the term African is the object of ridicule and hum


What should have been launched on April 20th 1964, but was delayed until the following day because of an fire at Battersea power station?

Beyond Beatles Beyond Beatles Historian Beyond Beatles I write about other things too – at least I used to, when I had the time. Every once in a while I’ll be dipping back into my ‘other’ archives and posting things here that might be of interest. THE NIGHT THE LIGHTS WENT OUT Published on Thursday, 03 April 2014 Sunday 20 April 2014 marks the 50th birthday of BBC2, the BBC’s second TV channel and Britain’s third. The grand opening night back in 1964 turned out different to all expectations, however. For the 40th anniversary, in 2004, I researched and wrote this piece about what happened.   Back in 1964, the much heralded Opening Night of BBC2 was wrecked by a power failure that tipped half of London into chaos and took down Television Centre. ‘There hasn’t been anything like it on TV since before John Logie Baird,’ ran the joke. Mark Lewisohn reveals how the BBC’s dark hours invoked the spirit of the Blitz and won the new channel unexpected friends and publicity   The BBC operated Britain’s sole television service for 12 years, and for another eight it competed with ITV – then, by April 1964, the Corporation was ready to launch its second channel and the nation’s third. Buoyed by the government’s Pilkington Report and restoration of the licence fee to a realistic level, and pressed by TV manufacturers eager to market new technology sets, the BBC determined to produce a channel of cultural distinction, pursuing excellence in drama, comedy, sciences and the arts.             To be introduced in London and the Home Counties before unfolding nationwide, the new station was the focus of great expectation. Dennis Potter declared in his Daily Herald column, ‘BBC2 offers us, for the first time, a genuinely planned alternative instead of a haphazard chase up the ratings table.’ Writing in Radio Times, the BBC’s Director of Television Kenneth Adam requested ‘recognition of what we are seeking to do, and forbearance when we fall short of our intention.’ Yet none could have foreseen how this falling short would blight even the triumphal Opening Night.             Tuesday 20 April 1964 was the launch date, when what had always been simply ‘BBC television’ became BBC1 in order to accommodate the new arrival. BBC2 was set to open at 7.20pm with a ten-minute Line-Up, and then present eccentric comedy from the Alberts; the top Soviet standup Arkady Raikin; Howard Keel in a new BBC recording of Cole Porter’s Kiss Me, Kate; and Off With a Bang, an ambitious fireworks display from Southend. Swiss Television had even arranged to relay the entire evening by closed-circuit to delegates at the annual Montreux TV festival.             Michael Peacock – BBC2’s unflappable Chief of Programmes, young at 34 – was steering the ship from his sixth-floor office at Television Centre in White City, west London, just as he had through two years of planning. This was the Big Night. On the dot of 6pm, uniformed catering staff wheeled in a trolley the content of which had been carefully specified: aperitifs, ice, glasses for 12, cigars, cigarettes, two Thermos of soup, cold meats, salads, cheeses, fruit and coffee. A dozen bottles of champagne were ordered for 11 o’clock, when the new channel’s first night would close down.             Numerous other key figures in BBC2’s start were in the Club bar, toasting the night ahead. Reflecting on subsequent events in Ariel, the Corporation’s staff journal, Line-Up producer Rowan Ayers saw the evening as the culmination of a ‘years-old dream of getting BBC2 off the drawing-board and on to the air,’ adding, ‘it seemed at Zero minus 60 minutes little short of gilt-edged.’ Then, at 6.34pm, the lights began to flicker. ‘Too many people are switching on to watch!’ one wag remarked. Then the lights failed completely.             A serious electrical fault had just developed at Battersea Power Station, five miles south of Television Centre. Switches to isolate the problem had burst into flames, and the fire then swept through cable ducts. At precisely the same time, out at Iver, Buckinghamshire, there was a breakdown in a


Which foodstuff was first displayed in England in the shop window of Thomas Johnson of London on April 10th 1633?

The 10th of April 1633 AD, Bananas go on sale in UK for 1st time Bananas go on sale in UK for 1st time The 10th of April 1633 AD The British today love bananas: annual per capita consumption is 12kg, which equates to two bananas per person per week. We spend more on bananas than on any other item from supermarket shelves. Yet until refrigerated ships were available they were little known in this country, their wide commercialisation dating from the early 20th century. But enterprising herbalist, botanist, and merchant Thomas Johnson somehow managed to procure some for sale way back in 1633, when he displayed them in his Snow Hill shop window. Johnson included a woodcut of a large bunch of the fruit in his 1633 edition of John Gerard ï¿½s ï¿½The herball or generall historie of plantes.ï¿½ It is believed that Johnsonï¿½s bananas came from Bermuda, though how they managed to reach this country in a fit state for display is not known. Johnson was an interesting figure, highly esteemed as a herbalist and physician, who died as a result of wounds he received during the siege of Basing House during the Civil War . A recent find by archaeologists excavating a pit in London makes in intriguing addendum to Johnsonï¿½s commercialising of the banana. A banana skin, dated at about 1500 was unearthed, tossed into what seems to have been a fish pond. The date probably means it came from West Africa, as the plant was only being introduced into the Caribbean at that time.


Kielder Water is the largest artificial lake in the UK. In which county would you find it?

Untitled Document Not for citation without permission from the author: (l.j.skelton@durham.ac.uk)   Introduction Kielder in Northumberland, England’s remotest village, has its roots in Kielder Forest, Northern Europe’s largest man-made forest. The first houses, in Castle Drive, were constructed in the 1930s next to an existing railway station. They were built to house forestry workers engaged in establishing a national timber reserve after the First World War. In 1932, the government acquired the Kielder estate as payment of the Duke of Northumberland’s death duties. Experimentation with the first plantings began in 1926. Subsequently, the Forestry Commission transformed this primarily sheep-farming area into a commercial forest employing increasing numbers of men and women. Kielder Forest expanded. Planting was boosted by the introduction of tractors and ploughs in the 1940s. From the 1950s, it produced ever larger volumes of timber. Harvesting was mechanized with the introduction of chainsaws in the 1960s and, more recently, highly sophisticated robotic harvesters. The Forestry Commission is still a relatively large employer in the area, but increased mechanisation has drastically reduced the labour needed to plant and harvest the timber. Many villagers now maintain their income through seasonal work and multiple part-time jobs in the tourism industry. Kielder Water, the largest artificial lake in the UK by volume, is managed by Northumbrian Water plc. The lake was created after the Kielder dam was constructed between 1975 and 1981, flooding the valley, and thus changing the landscape as dramatically as planting the forest. Kielder Water and Forest Park is now marketed as a single destination for tourists by the Kielder Development Trust. It is run by the Forestry Commission, Northumbrian Water, the Calvert Trust (which organises activity holidays for the disabled), and Northumberland County Council. The park is enjoyed by over a quarter of a million tourists who visit it for various recreational purposes each year. [1] In the last decade, many newcomers have moved to Kielder from far afield, largely drawn to the area’s tranquillity and beautiful, albeit artificial, landscape. Many of the original villagers who were employed by the Forestry Commission have moved on, thereby undermining social cohesion and community spirit in the village. Moreover, some village houses are second homes, largely unoccupied throughout the year, and essential services such as the post office, village store and Kielder First School are underused. Thurs, over the course of the twentieth century, Kielder witnessed significant and dramatic environmental changes as it was transformed from a pastoral agricultural landscape, to that of a dense, commercial forest and finally it received the addition of a large manmade lake. Since these changes have taken place in living memory, oral history is an ideal tool to analyse them. [2] Kielder’s twentieth-century story provides a useful, unique and revealing lens through which to deepen our understanding of how dramatic changes in the environment and landscape can impact on the social, economic and cultural histories of local places, and how the inhabitants of those places respond to environmental changes. Get a better browser! Map of the Kielder area in the 1920s. Zooming in and out brings up maps of the 1930s and 40s. Seamless historical map provided by the  National Library of Scotland .   The Project The Kielder Oral History Project was conducted in October 2012 as part of a wider, national project on the theme of environmental change, ‘The Places that Speak to us and the Publics we Talk with: Shaping Environmental Histories’, funded by the Arts and Humanities Research Council (AHRC), and involving researchers from the universities of Bristol, East Anglia, Durham, Nottingham and York. [3] The researcher and coordinator of the Kielder Oral History Project were greatly assisted in preparing the project and setting up the interviews by Northumbrian Water plc, in particular Andrew Moore and Tonia Reeve, th


Karl Pilkington is the central character in which TV series, first broadcast in September 2010?

An Idiot Abroad (TV Series 2010–2013) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Brit Karl Pilkington has led a sheltered life. Not having done any traveling, he enjoys living within the comforts of what he knows, basically that being what is purely British. As such, ... See full summary  » Stars: Ricky and Stephen send Karl on his first trip to perhaps Karl's worst nightmare: China. The reason that Karl is so afraid of this locale is that what he is exposed to of Chinese culture - that being ... 8.3 Karl isn't overly concerned about going to Mexico beyond Ricky and Stephen's assertion that it probably is the most dangerous place from a personal safety perspective than anywhere he's traveled thus... 8.2 Karl, now back in Britain after his "seven wonders" trips, sits down with Ricky and Stephen to discuss the experience. Stephen is confused by Karl's seemingly contradictory statements about not ... 8.1 a list of 21 titles created 13 Jan 2011 a list of 32 titles created 01 Aug 2013 a list of 23 titles created 24 Apr 2014 a list of 35 titles created 21 Mar 2015 a list of 39 titles created 3 months ago Title: An Idiot Abroad (2010–2013) 8.3/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Karl is faced with the different aspects of life by travelling around the world and discovering how different people face life's challenges. Stars: Karl Pilkington, John Montgomery, Richard Yee Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant talk to Karl Pilkington about important things in life whilst Karl provides anything but intelligent answers. Comedy at its finest with wonderful animation. Stars: Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant, Karl Pilkington Derek is a loyal nursing home care assistant who sees only the good in his quirky co-workers as they struggle against prejudice and shrinking budgets to care for their elderly residents. Stars: Ricky Gervais, Kerry Godliman, David Earl The show centers on Warwick Davis in his day-to-day life, complete with the frustrations he faces. Stars: Warwick Davis, Ricky Gervais, Stephen Merchant Andy Millman is an actor with ambition and a script. Reduced to working as an extra with a useless agent, Andy's attempts to boost his career invariably end in failure and embarrassment. Stars: Ricky Gervais, Ashley Jensen, Stephen Merchant The story of an office that faces closure when the company decides to downsize its branches. A documentary film crew follow staff and the manager Brent as they continue their daily lives. Stars: Ricky Gervais, Martin Freeman, Mackenzie Crook Edit Storyline Brit Karl Pilkington has led a sheltered life. Not having done any traveling, he enjoys living within the comforts of what he knows, basically that being what is purely British. As such, his friends, Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant , decide to send Karl to various parts of the world to experience unfamiliar cultures. Stephen believes that travel is a life broadening venture, and hopes that Karl will indeed feel like his life is enriched by these travels. Ricky, however, hopes that Karl will hate every minute of his travels. For Ricky, this experiment is the most expensive gag for his own pleasure that he could have conceived. Written by Huggo 5 September 2010 (UK) See more  » Also Known As: An Idiot Abroad 3 See more  » Company Credits Karl once produced Ricky and Stephens radio show XFM See more » Quotes [first lines] Narrator: The seven wonders of the world. Christ the Redeemer. The Taj Mahal. The Great Pyramids. Truly man's greatest achievements. But there's one man who sees them differently. Karl Pilkington - Presenter : [viewing a picture of the pyramids] If that was on my road, the council would be on it to go get that down. It's a death trap. If you like Karl Pilkington, then you'll love this. 30 September 2010 | by MovieAddict2016 (UK) – See all my


Ken Dodd - Biography - IMDb Biography Jump to: Overview  (3) | Mini Bio  (1) | Trade Mark  (2) | Trivia  (21) | Personal Quotes  (1) Overview (3) Doddy Mini Bio (1) Ken Dodd was born on November 8, 1927 in Knotty Ash, Liverpool, England as Kenneth Arthur Dodd. He is a writer and actor, known for World of Laughter (1974), Ken Dodd: Another Audience with Ken Dodd (2002) and A Question of Entertainment (1988). Trade Mark (2) Carries a feather duster around, he refers to it as a "Tickling Stick" Protruding buck teeth Had a UK number one hit in the sixties with 'Tears'. Dan Young gave Dodd his first break in show business. He was awarded the OBE (Officer of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1982 Queen's New Year Honours List for his services to entertainment and to charity. In 1989 he was charged with tax evasion. Thanks to the work of George Carman QC who defended him, he was acquitted. For a while afterwards he used the experience in his stage acts, introducing himself by saying "Good evening, my name is Kenneth Arthur Dodd: singer, photographic playboy and failed accountant". His famous protruding buck teeth are the result of a childhood accident when his friends dared him to ride his bicycle with his eyes shut. The bike hit a kerb and Ken hit the ground, landing on his face. Visiting theatres in the north of England as part of the Christmas leg of this year's 'Happiness Show' tour. [December 2003] A guest at the Royal Variety Performance in 1986. In a 2005 poll of comedians and comedy insiders to find the 'Comedians' Comedian', Dodd was voted amongst the 'Top 50 Comedy Acts Ever', ranked as number 36. In 2012 at the age of 84, he played the Princes Theatre in Clacton-on-Sea, Essex on 7 July. Starting at 7.15pm he continued until just before 9.00pm when Sybie Jones took to the stage. Returning at 9.30pm he continued until 10.00pm. The second support act performed until Dodd's return just before 11.00pm when he continued until 00.25am. As of 2016 Dodd continues to tour extensively. In July 2010, the regional UK airline Eastern Airways named one of their Jetstream 41 aircraft after Dodd, in celebration of one year of scheduled services to Liverpool, and the support that Dodd shows for the region and in particular the airport. Dodd became one of the rare entertainers to be given a second show of An Audience with... which he did in Another audience with Ken Dodd in 2002. A statue depicting Dodd with his feather duster was unveiled in Lime Street Station, Liverpool on 11 June 2009. Dodd has had two long-term fiancées, but has never married. A stalker, Ruth Tagg, who harassed Dodd and his girlfriend Anne Jones (who is also a current support act, named 'Sybie' Jones), sending threatening letters and a dead rat, attempted to burn down his house by pushing burning rags through the letterbox in October 2001. Tagg pleaded guilty to harassment and arson at Preston Crown Court. Dodd was a supporter of the Conservatives under Margaret Thatcher and campaigned during the 1979 general election campaign, which first brought her to power. In the last rally, in Wembley Arena, he introduced her on to the stage. Dodd was made an honorary fellow of the University of Chester on 4 November 2009, having been awarded the honorary degree of Doctor of Letters at a graduation ceremony in Chester Cathedral. His doctorate was presented by Gerald Grosvenor, 6th Duke of Westminster. He was awarded a Doctorate of Letters at Liverpool Hope University on 25 January 2010 during the university's Foundation Day celebrations. Dodd's stand-up comedy style is fast and relies on the rapid delivery of one-liner jokes. He has claimed that his comic influences include other Liverpool comedians like Arthur Askey, Robb Wilton, Tommy Handley and the "cheeky chappy" from Brighton, Max Miller. At the age of seven, he was dared by his school friends to ride his bike with his eyes shut. He accepted the dare, crashed and received facial injuries which resulted in his distinctive buck teeth. In the 1960s his fame in the UK was such that he rivalled The Beatles as a househ


In the history of the British army, what were the Baker, the Brunswick and the Ferguson?

Baker Rifle Tweet Rifles differ from flintlock muskets in that they possess a series of ridges along the barrel called Lands, separated by grooves. These gently twist as they go down the barrel and impart a spinning motion to a bullet after it has been fired, which stabilises its flight, giving longer range and greater accuracy. Rifles had been used for hunting for nearly a century, and the huntsmen had taken them off to war when they had been called up and created specialised troops such as Jagers, Chasseurs and Cacadores into the ranks of the infantry. American woodsmen had used them to good effect during the American War of Independence , and a British officer had developed a breech-loading mechanism. So why did it take another twenty years for the British Army to adopt a rifle? Colonel Patrick Ferguson had designed a breech-loading rifle in 1774 and submitted an order to manufacture 100 of them to arm a detachment during the American War of Independence. The rifles were used very effectively but Ferguson was wounded in 1777 and later killed, and so the main advocate for the use of these weapons was lost. General Howe had the weapons placed in storage and with the end of the war, further trials were largely abandoned. The early battles of the French Revolutionary War saw the prominent use of skirmishers and so the British Army looked to expand its units available to fight in dispersed order. It realised that at least a proportion of these troops ought to be armed with rifles and so in December 1797, Parliament authorised the formation of the 5th Battalion, 60th Regiment, to be recruited from European (mainly German) exiles who had experience with this sort of weapon. The Board of Ordnance (a separate department to the Army that looked at procuring the best weapons for the British Army but also raised and trained the artillery and looked after all the Navy's weapons) ordered some 5,000 rifled muskets from Prussia but were not very happy with the performance of these rifles as they were originally designed for hunting, were slow to reload and had to be cleaned every few shots. In addition, the rifles that were delivered were not of the same quality as those that had been tested - a number were unusable and others had a different bore size, a major logistical headache for an army on campaign. The Board therefore decided to procure an indigenous rifle, particularly as the Army was formed a new Rifle Corps. In early 1800, the Board decided to conduct a series of trials on a number of rifle barrel designs as part of a competition to find a rifle for the British Army. The Board invited a number of leading gun makers to Woolwich on 4 February 1800 to trial their designs and while no accurate record exists of what happened (there is only an unsubstantiated account in Ezekiel Baker's Remarks on Rifle Guns), in March 1800, the Board gave Baker an order for a number of pattern rifles and barrels so they could assess a variety of designs and calibres. Ezekiel Baker was a former apprentice to Henry Nock and had worked at 24 Whitechapel Road, London for some twenty-five years. He already held Government contracts for smoothbore muskets and pistols as well as supplying the Honourable East India Company. He had become involved with Coote Manningham, who was one of those responsible for the setting up of the British Rifle Corps and this, along with his being friends with the Prince of Wales, led to the choice of his design and an order for 800 rifles. Baker's initial design was of similar dimensions as a standard infantry musket but was rejected by Manningham as being too heavy. He then provided Baker with a German Jager rifle as a pattern to follow and they then looked at the calibre. The standard infantry calibre of .75 (to simplify logistics) was accepted, as was a 32in barrel but design changes led to the barrel being shortened to 30in and the barrel diameter reduced to .653 to enable it to use cavalry carbine shot of .625 calibre and to bring the rifle's weight down to roughly th


What is the most common name for the animal found in North America which is also known as the woodchuck or land beaver?

woodchuck - definition and meaning woodchuck Definitions from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition n. A common burrowing rodent (Marmota monax) of northern and eastern North America, having a short-legged, heavy-set body and grizzled brownish fur. Also called groundhog; also called regionally whistle pig. from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License n. A rodent of the family Sciuridae, belonging to the group of large ground squirrels known as marmots. Scientific name: Marmota monax. from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English n. A common large North American marmot (Arctomys monax). It is usually reddish brown, more or less grizzled with gray. It makes extensive burrows, and is often injurious to growing crops. Called also ground hog. n. The yaffle, or green woodpecker. from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia n. The commonest North American species of marmot, Arctomys monax, a large rodent quadruped of the family Sciuridæ. n. The green woodpecker, Gecinus viridis. See cut under popinjay. n. In a lathe, a chuck adapted for holding a piece of wood to be operated on. from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. n. reddish brown North American marmot Etymologies from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition By folk etymology, probably of New England Algonquian origin. from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License From Cree ocêk, otchek ("fisher") or Ojibwe ojiig ("fisher, marten"), subsequently reapplied to the groundhog. Examples The name woodchuck comes from the Indian legend of "Wojak, the groundhog" considered by them to be their ancestral grandfather.


Which American rock band, formed in 1964, included amongst its members David Crosby and Roger McGuinn?

The Byrds - Music on Google Play The Byrds About the artist The Byrds /ˈbɜːrdz/ were an American rock band, formed in Los Angeles, California in 1964. The band underwent multiple lineup changes throughout its existence, with frontman Roger McGuinn remaining the sole consistent member, until the group disbanded in 1973. Although they only managed to attain the huge commercial success of contemporaries like the Beatles, the Beach Boys, and the Rolling Stones for a short period, the Byrds are today considered by critics to be one of the most influential bands of the 1960s. Initially, they pioneered the musical genre of folk rock, melding the influence of the Beatles and other British Invasion bands with contemporary and traditional folk music. As the 1960s progressed, the band was also influential in originating psychedelic rock, raga rock, and country rock. The band's signature blend of clear harmony singing and McGuinn's jangly twelve-string Rickenbacker guitar has continued to be influential on popular music up to the present day. Among the band's most enduring songs are their cover versions of Bob Dylan's "Mr. Tambourine Man" and Pete Seeger's "Turn! Turn! 1 $9.49 Byrds is the 12th and final studio album by the American rock band The Byrds and was released in March 1973 on Asylum Records. It was recorded as the centerpiece of a reunion between the five origi... 1 1 $16.49 is the ninth album by the American rock band The Byrds and was released in September 1970 on Columbia Records. It is a double album, with the first LP featuring live concert recordings from two ear... 1 1 $9.49 Sweetheart of the Rodeo is the sixth album by American rock band The Byrds and was released on August 30, 1968 on Columbia Records. Recorded with the addition of country rock pioneer Gram Parsons, ... 1 1 $16.49 Sweetheart of the Rodeo is the sixth album by American rock band The Byrds and was released on August 30, 1968 on Columbia Records. Recorded with the addition of country rock pioneer Gram Parsons, ... 1 1 $9.49 The Notorious Byrd Brothers is the fifth album by the American rock band The Byrds and was released in January 1968 on Columbia Records. Musically, the album represents the pinnacle of The Byrds' p... 1 1 $9.49 Younger Than Yesterday is the fourth album by the American rock band The Byrds and was released on February 6, 1967 on Columbia Records. It saw the band continuing to integrate elements of psychede... 1 1 $9.49 Fifth Dimension is the third album by the American folk rock band The Byrds and was released in July 1966 on Columbia Records. Most of the album was recorded following the February 1966 departure o... 1 Buffalo Springfield 0 Buffalo Springfield was an American-Canadian rock band, formed in Los Angeles in 1966. Their original lineup included Stephen Stills, Dewey Martin, Bruce Palmer, Richie Furay, and Neil Young. Pione... 0 Roger McGuinn 0 James Roger McGuinn /məˈɡwɪn/ known professionally as Roger McGuinn and previously as Jim McGuinn, is an American musician. He is best known for being the lead singer and lead guitarist on many of ... 0 The Hollies 0 The Hollies are an English pop/rock group known for their pioneering and distinctive three-part vocal harmony style. The Hollies became one of the leading British groups of the 1960s and into the m... 0 The Kinks 0 The Kinks were an English rock band formed in Muswell Hill, North London, in 1964 by brothers Ray and Dave Davies. They are regarded as one of the most important and influential rock bands of the e... 0 The Yardbirds 0 The Yardbirds are an English rock band formed in London in 1963 that had a string of hits during the mid-1960s, including "For Your Love", "Heart Full of Soul" and "Over Under Sideways Down". The g... 0 Donovan 0 Donovan Philips Leitch, known as Donovan, is a Scottish singer, songwriter and guitarist. He developed an eclectic and distinctive style that blended folk, jazz, pop, psychedelia, and world music. ... 0 Gene Clark 0 Harold Eugene "Gene" Clark was an American singer-songwriter and founding member of the folk rock band the Byrds. He was


In which state of the USA would you find the cities of Chattanooga and Knoxville?

Where is Knoxville, TN? / Where is Knoxville, TN Located in The World? / Knoxville Map - WorldAtlas.com Where is Knoxville, TN? Location of Knoxville on a map. Knoxville is a city found in Tennessee , The United States Of America . It is located 35.96 latitude and -83.92 longitude and it is situated at elevation 277 meters above sea level. Knoxville has a population of 178,874 making it the biggest city in Tennessee. It operates on the EDT time zone. Quick facts


For his performance in which film did Gregory Peck win the Best Actor Oscar?

Gregory Peck Wins Best Actor: 1963 Oscars - YouTube Gregory Peck Wins Best Actor: 1963 Oscars 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. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Sep 27, 2011 Sophia Loren presenting Gregory Peck the Oscar® for Best Actor for his performance in "To Kill a Mockingbird" at the 35th Academy Awards® in 1963. Introduced by Frank Sinatra. Category


"Which mountain makes up the Yorkshire ""Three Peaks"", along with Ingleborough and Pen-y-Ghent?"

Mountain Adventures | Yorkshire 3 Peaks Yorkshire 3 Peaks Staff and Guides Travel and Logistics Environmental Impact Outdoor Clothing and Equipment Mountain Photography Download PDF Documents Challenge Events & Courses Price Guide Reservations Yorkshire 3 Peaks The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge is a walking challenge route with the circuit normally starting and ending at Horton-in-Ribblesdale, visiting the three highest peaks in Yorkshire: Pen-y-Ghent (691m), Whernside (728m), and Ingleborough (723m) - in that order. The total distance walked is 37.5km (23.5 miles), with the aim of completing in less than 12 hours. This is a long and demanding walk, with a total climb of some 5,200 feet and good navigational skills may be required on some sections in poor visibilty. The peaks themselves can be pretty hostile in poor weather, and ideally walkers should have an average to good standard of fitness and stamina, and most certainly suitable mountain equipment and some outdoors experience before attempting the challenge.       The Yorkshire Three Peaks Walk is a very demanding but rewarding walk taking in the summits in a circular route. There is no set starting point, but the vast majority of walkers start at Horton-in-Ribblesdale, taking in the summits in this order. By tradition, the walk must be completed within 12 hours for you to be able to join the "Three Peaks of Yorkshire Club", which was set up by Peter and Joyce Bayes. To be eligible for membership, you must book out and book in again at the Pen-y-Ghent Café in Horton-in-Ribblesdale, which is open every day except Tuesdays. This also enables you to avail yourself of the safety service that the Café provides. If you complete the walk within 12 hours, and have used the antique clocking machine in the Café, you will be invited to join the "Three Peaks of Yorkshire Club", and purchase, inter alia, a Yorkshire Three Peaks badge and tie.       The walking is over a variety of terrains, and even though the paths have been improved immensely over recent years, certain sections can still be very boggy and energy sapping. The walk is described in more detail in the walks section. The Yorkshire 3 Peaks Challengeincludes some of the most rugged and spectacular countryside in the Yorkshire Dales National Park and is a veritable delight with panoramic views. Challenge route: Ribblehead to Hill Inn via Whernside Hill Inn to Ingleborough     The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge Walk is a rugged, high mountain walk over a variety of terrains and should not be underestimated. Whilst the walking is generally pretty good it is very long for a single day's hike. It also includes three big climbs totalling 1586m (5202ft) of ascent with the last climb up onto Ingleborough - when the legs are tired and the spirit is weak - being particularly steep. As with all mountainous areas, the weather can change frequently and very quickly. Swirling mist can descend with little warning and heavy rain can turn hard ground into stamina sapping bog. Everyone without exception attempting The Yorkshire Three Peaks Challenge Walk should be fully prepared and equipped for this demanding outdoor challenge.