As well as being a writer on cricket, John Arlott also wrote extensively about what?

John Arlott : definition of John Arlott and synonyms of John Arlott (English) 22 External links   Early life Arlott was born in 1914, the son of William John Arlott and Nellie Arlott, at Cemetery Lodge, Chapel Hill, Basingstoke in Hampshire , and spent his early years living in the cemetery lodge. [1] He attended Fairfields Primary School in Basingstoke before winning a scholarship to Queen Mary's Grammar School and expressed an early interest in the local cricket matches. [2] In 1926 he watched England and Australia play at The Oval , becoming a fan of Jack Hobbs , and later watched Sussex face Lancashire . [2] After leaving school he spent 4 years working in a mental hospital as a records clerk (1930–1934) and then 12 years as a policeman (1934–1946) becoming a member of the Southampton County Borough Police Force, which later merged with other forces to become the Hampshire Constabulary at the outbreak of war in 1939. [1] He progressed to the rank of sergeant , while stationed at Southampton .   Cricket Player He played cricket at club level but would spend most of his free summer time following the Hampshire team both home and away. As a result of his regular support he became known to the team and this led to his one and only brief playing exposure to the first class game. He was watching Hampshire play Kent at Canterbury in August 1938 when they discovered they would be short of a twelfth man for the following game. Being both willing and available young Arlott was co-opted and he travelled with the team to Worcester . In fact Hampshire had had to use three substitute fielders when two of their XI were injured and Cecil Paris , their captain, suffered a puncture on his way to the ground. The following day, the match report in the Western Daily Press named one of the substitutes as "Harlott", a local policeman and a Hampshire member. It was quite a memorable day in the field, with the Nawab of Pataudi scoring an elegant undefeated century for Worcester in one of his very rare appearances on the county circuit. The match ultimately fizzled out as just a tame draw with Hampshire scoring 313 and 91 - 2 and Worcester 413 - 3 declared. It was his one and only appearance in a first class cricket fixture and it proved to be the pinnacle of his playing career. In 1980 he was asked whether having played first-class cricket on a regular basis might have provided him with greater insight as a cricket writer. He replied "My word, I know what the problems are. I've failed at everything." [3]   Broadcasting   BBC debut After being invited to make a public radio address to George VI on VE Day , 1945, he attracted the attention of the BBC, [2] and of John Betjeman , who became a mentor for Arlott's poetic ambitions. [1] Arlott subsequently joined the BBC as the Overseas Literary Producer the following year. He was asked by the Head of the BBC Overseas Service, Donald Stevenson, to commentate on the warm-up games of India 's tour of England in 1946. [2] Arlott's commentary "went down very well in India" and he was invited to continue to commentate on further matches, including the Test matches , thereby initiating a 34-year career as a cricket commentator for the BBC. He experienced some resentment from his colleagues in the commentary box at first, clashing with EW Swanton ; however, he rapidly found his niche. [2] [3] From 1946 until he retired at the end of the 1980 season, John Arlott covered every single home Test match. He only went on two overseas England tours, to South Africa in 1948–1949 and Australia in 1954–1955.   Test Match Special Prior to 1957, BBC radio covered every home Test match, with Arlott normally one of the commentators, but it did not broadcast uninterrupted ball-by-ball commentary. Test Match Special (TMS) was launched on 30 May 1957, providing a full ball-by-ball Test Match commentary service on the medium wave service of the BBC Third Programme . The first match covered was the first Test between England and the West Indies at Edgbaston . The TMS commentators that day were John Arlott, Rex Alston and E.


"""Is that your final answer?"" is a catchphrase associated with which TV quiz show?"

TV's 60 Greatest Catchphrases - Today's News: Our Take | TVGuide.com TV's 60 Greatest Catchphrases by Diane Clehane  | Sep 9, 2013 9:00 PM EDT Share on Facebook Share on WhatsApp Neil Patrick Harris These indelible and infinitely quotable words spoken by our favorite TV characters and personalities are forever etched in our brains. Not that there's anything wrong with that. 1. "Heeeere's...Johnny!" Ed McMahon hailed the arrival of Johnny Carson from behind the Tonight Show curtain for 30 years and it never got old. Just ask Jack Nicholson. 2. "D'oh!" A forehead-smacking Homer Simpson popularized it, other residents of Springfield have said it at one time or another and the Oxford English Dictionary even deemed it worthy of an entry. 3. "Yada, yada, yada." The ultimate show about nothing gave us more than its fair share of catchphrases, but this Seinfeld signature uttered by Elaine to gloss over a bad date and favored by George's felonious girlfriend is still really something. 4. "How you doin'?" We can't imagine how many times Joey Tribbiani's best pick-up line was tried out by Friends fans during the show's heyday, but it's safe to say no one said it better than Matt LeBlanc . 5. "What'choo talkin' 'bout, Willis?" Gary Coleman 's unforgettable delivery of Arnold Jackson's trademark line on Diff'rent Strokes made it the go-to phrase when you just had to tell a pal he was speaking nonsense. 6. "The tribe has spoken." Reality TV has spawned countless elimination catchphrases, but Jeff Probst 's final words to the ousted Survivor competitors are the perfect blend of camp and cool. 7. "And that's the way it is." Long before the advent of cable news, revered newsman Walter Cronkite closed his nightly broadcast with these iconic words. And we understood we'd just seen and heard everything we needed to know. 8. "Who are you wearing?" When Joan Rivers first took to the Golden Globes red carpet to ask stars about their designers, the E! host spawned an infotainment genre and turned celebrities into walking billboards. 9. "Come on down!" The Price Is Right contestants have been rushing the stage for more than 40 years upon hearing this command, most famously uttered by Johnny Olson .   10. "It's gonna be legen — wait for it — dary." He's a one-man one-liner machine, but our favorite Barney Stinson ( Neil Patrick Harris ) quote on How I Met Your Mother brilliantly captures his bro-vado.  The Other 50 (by Decade) "Look! Up in the sky! It's a bird! It's a plane! It's Superman!" — Adventures of Superman "Baby, you're the greatest." — Ralph, The Honeymooners "Yabba dabba doo!" — Fred, The Flintstones "The thrill of victory and the agony of defeat." — Jim McKay, Wide World of Sports "Ruh-roh!" — Astro, The Jetsons "Danger, Will Robinson!" — Robot, Lost in Space "To the Batmobile!" — Batman, Batman "This tape will self-destruct in five seconds." — Mission: Impossible "Live long and prosper." — Spock, Star Trek "Sock it to me!" — Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In "Book 'em, Danno." — McGarrett, Hawaii Five-0 "Just one more thing..." — Columbo, Columbo "Marcia, Marcia, Marcia!" — Jan, The Brady Bunch "Stifle!" — Archie, All in the Family "You hear that, Elizabeth? I'm coming to join you, honey." — Fred, Sanford and Son "God will get you for that." — Maude, Maude "Jane, you ignorant slut." — Dan Aykroyd to Jane Curtin, Saturday Night Live "Who loves ya, baby?" — Kojak, Kojak "Dy-no-mite!" — J.J., Good Times  "Kiss my grits!" — Flo, Alice "Good night, John Boy." — The Walton family, The Waltons "Aaay!" — Fonzie, Happy Days   "De plane, de plane!" — Tattoo, Fantasy Island "Nanu-nanu." — Mork, Mork & Mindy "Tenk you veddy much." — Latka, Taxi "Let's be careful out there." — Esterhaus, Hill Street Blues "You look mahvelous." — Fernando, SNL "Well, isn't that special?" — The Church Lady, SNL "Make it so." — Picard, Star Trek: The Next Generation "Resistance is futile." — The Borg, Star Trek: The Next Generation "Cut it out." — Joey, Full House "Eat my shorts." — Bart, The Simpsons "Did I do that?" — Urkel, Family Matters "No soup for you!" — The Soup N


Which famous nurse kept a pet owl in her pocket and spent the last fifty years of her life in bed?

FAQ [Home] Who was Florence Nightingale? She is  famous as the leader of the nurses who took care of British soldiers in hospital during the Crimean War, 1854-56.  She was born in 1820 and died in 1910. [ Top ] When was she born? May 12, 1820 in Florence, Italy (her parents named her after the city).  In case you are an astrologer, I don't know the exact time but I am sure it's on file and I'll keep looking. [ Top ] Why was she called "The Lady with the Lamp"? In 1857 Henry Wadsworth Longfellow wrote a poem about her ("Santa Filomena") which described how she watched over the patients in the army hospital at night, alone and carrying a lamp. "In that hour of misery, a Lady with a lamp I see ..." What is the "Nightingale Pledge"? "I solemnly pledge myself before God and presence of this assembly; To pass my life in purity and to practice my profession faithfully. I will abstain from whatever is deleterious and mischievous    and will not take or knowingly administer any harmful drug. I will do all in my power to maintain and elevate the standard of my profession    and will hold in confidence all personal matters committed to my keeping    and family affairs coming to my knowledge in the practice of my calling. With loyalty will I endeavor to aid the physician in his work,    and devote myself to the welfare of those committed to my care." [ Top ] Did she keep an owl in her pocket? Yes, just before she went to the Crimean War she had a pet baby owl called Athena who travelled in her pocket. [ Top ] Did Florence Nightingale and Mary Seacole know each other? Yes, Mrs. Seacole called at Florence Nightingales hospital near Constantinople on her way to the Crimea. She met Miss Nightingale but did not ask her for a job. Earlier in London the nursing recruiters rejected Mrs. Seacole, apparently because of her colour, but Nightingale had already left for the war at that time and was not involved. After the war Nightingale wrote a reference for Mrs. Seacole who was looking for work. Where is Florence Nightingale buried? In the churchyard of East Wellow church, near Romsey in Hampshire, England. [ Top ] Did she only help to emancipate middle class women, or did she also help the lower classes? She contributed to womens emancipation in three ways. First, she made it easier for women to become nurses.  She aimed primarily at middle-class women but did take in some working class women as well. Second, she showed women how to be efficient protectors of their families health (through her Notes on Nursing and other self-help booklets and programs). This "home nursing" advice was aimed at any woman who could read. Notes on Nursing is written in very simple language obviously intended for readers with only basic literacy. It was aimed at "everywoman" (according to the preface to the book) and was very influential. The book was a best seller and changed ordinary working-class women into the guardians of their families' health. This was part of Nightingales successful strategy to reduce the very high mortality from preventible disease. A third contribution she made to women's emancipation was that she helped to abolish regulations on prostitution that were unfair to women.  Obviously this affected  lower class women. [ Top ] Did she work for the health of people of other nationalities and religions than her own? She worked in hospitals for poor people in Germany and France.  Also, throughout her life Florence Nightingale actively fought against the religious prejudice that existed in England. When she started her first job in England, as Superintendent of a hospital in Harley Street, she had an argument with the hospitals Committee because they did not accept Roman Catholic patients. She said she would resign unless the Committee changed the rules and gave her written permission to accept not only Roman Catholics but also Jews and any other religion "and allow them to be visited by their respective priests, Rabbis, and Muftis (Islamic clerics)". The Committee changed the rules as she demanded.  Later in her life, Florence Nightingale ac


By what two-word title is a member of the first degree of Freemasonry known?

OPEN LETTER TO ALL FREEMASONS BUT ESPECIALLY TO THOSE WHO CONSIDER THEMSELVES CHRISTIAN Watch     Trailer   Subtitle:  The Bible is  very specific about most types of human behaviors, in order that God may protect  us against both ourselves and against wicked and evil in this world.  Scripture  gives very clear commands that  would prevent anyone from ever joining  a secret society like Freemasonry.  Once reading these Biblical commands,  you will realize that no one can be a member of Freemasonry and be obedient  to Jesus Christ.   Most of the article on Freemasonry below has been taken from Masonic books that have been published by Masonic Publishing Companies, and most of them were formerly very, very secret.  We further have taken the Biblical admonition carefully, comparing Masonic teachings to the Holy Bible.  In 1 John 4:1, we see this command to all Christians: "Beloved, believe not every spirit, but try (test) the spirits whether they are of God: because many false prophets are gone out into the world."  Thus we see that any religious teaching that does not conform to Scripture is from a "false prophet". This exercise is not an empty one, for your eternal, precious soul is at stake. Finally, remember two things about Masonry: 1) Superior Masons deliberately lie to their fellow Masons, as those Masons "deserve to be mislead"; 2) Explanations given to 95% of all Masons are wrong. Listen to this quote from a Masonic author, Carl Claudy: "Cut through the outer shell and find a meaning; cut through that meaning and find another; under it, if you dig deep enough, you may find a third, a fourth -- who shall say how many teachings?" You have been lied to, as we demonstrate in our many articles.  Finally, remember Albert Pike's bold assertion in Morals & Dogma, that "Masonry is identical to  the ancient Mysteries ", which means that all their teachings in all their books are precisely the same as the Ancient, Pagan, Satanic Mysteries! Please, we implore you, take the time to read our articles so you may finally know the Truth of Jesus Christ, the God of the Universe which Masons contemptuously call an "inferior god", and Whom they never, ever mention in their teachings or their rituals. We fervently pray that the Holy Spirit will illumine your mind, heart, and soul with the knowledge of the true God, and only the true God, of the Holy Bible.  BIBLICAL COMMANDS FORBIDDING SECRET SOCIETY MEMBERSHIP John 18:20 -- "I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing."  Throughout Scripture, we are told to imitate Jesus Christ, and let Him serve as our example.  Thus, since Jesus Christ never, ever did anything in secret, we are not to do anything in secret, either.  The true Christian walk is to be the utmost in transparency possible. But, in Masonry, initiates are forced to take the most terrible oaths of secrecy, which we shall get to in a minute.  First, let us examine Jesus' commands against taking any kind of oath.  Notice that Jesus Christ personally forbade taking any kind of oath, based upon anything on earth, or in the heavens. Matthew 5:34-46 --  "Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths: But I say unto you, Swear not at all; neither by heaven; for it is God's throne: Nor by the earth; for it is his footstool: neither by Jerusalem; for it is the city of the great King. Neither shalt thou swear by thy head, because thou canst not make one hair white or black. But let your communication be, Yea, yea; Nay, nay: for whatsoever is more than these cometh of evil."  This Divine command, if followed by the "Christian" Mason, would absolutely prevent any Christian from ever, ever becoming a Mason.  Jesus makes it quite plain He is speaking of "oaths" in this passage, and for very good reason.  Secret Societies had sprung up in ancient Babylon and Egypt, more than 1,000 years before Jesus


"Whose last words were, ""I've had eighteen straight whiskies. I think that's the record.""?"

I've Had Eighteen Straight Whiskies, I Think That's The Record. I've Had Eighteen Straight Whiskies, I Think That's The Record. "I've had eighteen straight whiskies, I think that's the record." --Dylan Thomas, poet, 1914-1953 I suppose that I shouldn't be surprised that they've managed to produce an even worse keyboard than any that they previously had on the market.... Copyright © 1999-2017 Ahmad Anvari. All Rights Reserved.


On a garment care label, a square with a circle inside, superimposed by a cross indicates what?

How to Read Clothes Labels for Care Instructions | eHow How to Read Clothes Labels for Care Instructions  Email Save It's so disappointing to ruin a nice clothing item in the wash. The best way to avoid ruining your clothing is to read the clothing labels and taking care of the clothes according to the label. Here is a guide for reading clothes labels for care instructions. Most clothing labels will have written instructions and an image. Whether you read or not or whether you read the language on the tag or not the image will tell you what to do with the items. You will find a care label in one of several places. If your item has a collar, you will find the care tag in that location on a shirt, dress, or jacket. If there is no collar, you may find the tag on the inner right seam of the garment. Tags for skirts and pants are on the inside back. If the item has a back zipper, the tag may be on the inside right seam. Machine Wash. On clothes that you may machine wash, will find a graphic that looks like a cup with a wavy line that indicates water. Some tags may go a step further and add dots and lines under the symbol to indicate water temperature and machine setting. Universally, one dot means cold water, two means warm water and three means hot water. One line under the machine wash symbol means permanent press and two lines under the image means gentle cycle. An X across the machine symbol means do not wash and a hand on the wash symbol means the item must be hand washed. Bleach. A triangle on the tag will tell you if you should bleach the clothing item or not. A simple white triangle (or triangle outline) means you may bleach the item as needed. A triangle with lines (or shading) means you can use non-chlorine bleach. Do not use bleach if you see a black triangle with an X on it. Drying. A square indicates drying instructions. If the square has a circle in it, then you can put the item in the dryer. If the circle is black, tumble dry only with no heat. If it has a single small dot, use low heat. If it has two dots use medium heat and if it has three dots, use high heat. A single line under the symbol represents the permanent press setting. Two lines under the symbol represent gentle cycle. Also an X over the symbol with a circle means do not tumble dry. A curved line across the top of the symbol means line dry. Three vertical lines mean to line dry and a horizontal dash mean the items should be dried flat. Ironing. The ironing symbol is a simple representation of an iron. One dot on the iron symbol means low heat, two dots mean medium heat and three dots mean high heat. An iron symbol with two lines under it covered with and X means do not use steam. An X on the iron symbol means do not iron.


In whose books would you find the Baker Street Irregulars?

Sherlock Holmes and the Baker Street Irregulars Q | Scholastic Sherlock Holmes and the Baker Street Irregulars Q Grades 3–5, 6–8 Sherlock Holmes and the Baker Street Irregulars is such a creative and fun idea for a series of middle-grade novels. What inspired you to write this series? Michael: Until I was eleven years old, I had hardly ever picked up a book, and then my father gave me his Complete Sherlock Holmes by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. I quickly became a mystery fan and a reader. The one thing that always bothered me about the "Canon" (the original Sherlock Holmes stories) is that the Baker Street Irregulars are mentioned only four times. Here is a group of children that aided the greatest detective of all time, and yet, so little has been shared about them. We wanted to remain loyal to Holmes and his world, and at the same time, open it up to younger readers without washing away any of the character or color of the Canon. From the beginning, we pictured our books as an entrée into the originals, and hoped our readers would eventually seek them out. Tracy: Michael and I had always wanted to collaborate as writers. Since we both loved mysteries as kids, that seemed like a logical place to start. We passed different ideas back and forth for years, none of which felt quite right. Then one day, Michael came home from work excited and suggested the Baker Street Irregulars. We re-read the two short stories and two novels in which they appear, and we both knew instantly that we had hit upon our subject.   You write this series as a husband and wife team. Tracy, you are an award-winning writer; Michael, you are an attorney as well as a long-time Sherlock Holmes fan. Please tell us about your collaborative process, and how you divided the work to write the books. Tracy: Since Michael is the Holmes aficionado, to begin, I had to bring myself up to speed on the Canon and read the stories. I had actually never read a Sherlock Holmes story before I met Michael, so this was a great education for me. He, too, went back and re-read all the stories and also read the commentary in both The Annotated Sherlock Holmes and The New Annotated Sherlock Holmes (by William S. Baring-Gould and Leslie S. Klinger respectively). As for the writing, we had been brainstorming and talking about the characters and set up for so long that by the time we sat down to write, we knew so much. Still, there were challenges and it took us a while to figure out how to write together. We tried various scenarios and had several false starts, but then somehow we hit upon the voice and found a stride together. We also outline the stories in detail, so we have already agreed at the outset where the story will go (not that there aren't surprises along the way, especially with respect to character). Then Michael writes the first draft of each book. He passes the manuscript to me-sometimes chapter by chapter, sometimes in chunks-and I have carte blanche to re-write as I see fit. Then I pass the manuscript back to him, and he, too makes any necessary changes. We keep doing this until we feel the chapter (or group of chapters) are finely tuned.   THE FALL OF THE AMAZING ZALINDAS and THE MYSTERY OF THE CONJURED MAN, the first two installments in the series, take place at the end of the Victorian Era in London. Both books contain vivid details, historic references and the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes. How did you perform the research to make the details and the sense of time and place seem so real? What were some of the resources you used? Michael: In my work as an attorney, and in general, I enjoy research. Before going to law school, I had entertained the idea of becoming a librarian in part so I could spend my time reading and researching. In addition to the annotated Sherlock Holmes volumes (cited above) some of my favorite books that I read to prepare for writing the series were: London Characters and Crooks by Henry Mayhew, Victorian People and Ideas by Richard D. Altick, Sherlock Holmes: The Man and His World by H.R.F. Keating, and The Sherlock Holmes Scrapb


Which is the only London underground line which interconnects with every other line?

1906 - Elephant & Castle station opens 1915 - The line is extended from Baker Street to Queen's Park 1939 - The Bakerloo line takes over the Stanmore branch of the Metropolitan line 1979 - The Jubilee line opens and, after 40 years, the Stanmore branch of the Bakerloo line closes 1982 - The four peak period trains between Queen's Park and Watford Junction are withdrawn 1989 - Services between Queen's Park and Harrow & Wealdstone restart Central Line The Central Line, originally called the Central London Railway, opened on 30 July 1900 as a cross-London route from Bank to Shepherd's Bush. Popular from the start, part of its success stemmed from the cost: a flat fare of two old pence to travel. This inspired the press to call it the 'Tuppenny Tube.' In 1908, London hosted the Franco-British exhibition, the largest fair of its kind, which attracted 8 million visitors. At the time, the exhibition site was little more than a cluster of white buildings with no official name but when the Central line extended to the site, it officially became known as White City. In the 1990s, the Central line was upgraded to automatic operation, making it the second Underground line, after the Victoria line in the 1960s, to use this technology. Key Central line dates 1900 - Central London Railway opens 1908 - The line extends west to Wood Lane to support the White City Exhibition 1912 - The line extends east from Bank to Liverpool Street 1920 - The line extends west to Ealing Broadway 1945 - After the war, new tracks next to to the main line railway start to be used. They run from North Acton to West Ruislip and include new tunnels from Liverpool Street to Leyton 1994 - The Epping to Ongar shuttle service closes, due to low passenger numbers Circle line Although the first circular service started in 1884, the Circle line as we know it didn't really begin until the 1930s. The 'Circle line' name first appeared on a poster in 1936 but took another 13 years for it to get its own, separate line on the Tube map. The tracks used by the Circle line were run by the Metropolitan Railway and District Railway, two companies who couldn't agree on how to run the line. Their differences initially meant that District Railway ran the clockwise trains and Metropolitan Railway, the anti-clockwise trains. In December 2009, the Circle line was broken and replaced by an end-to-end service between Hammersmith and Edgware Road, via Aldgate. Key Circle line dates 1884 - The first circular service begins 1868 - The Paddington to Farringdon (Metropolitan Railway) line extends to South Kensington. The District Railway opens its new line from South Kensington to Westminster at the same time 1884 - The District Railway line finally extends to Mark Lane (now Tower Hill). It meets the Metropolitan Railway line to create a full circle 1905 - The line is electrified 1933 - Metropolitan Railway and District Railway become part of the London Passenger Transport Board 1936 - The 'Circle line' name appears on a poster for the first time 1949 - The Circle line gets its own line on the Tube map 2009 - The Circle line is broken and replaced by and end-to-end service District line The District line first opened on Christmas Eve 1868, between South Kensington and Westminster. In the years following, it extended both east and west, even going as far as Windsor. In 1883, the line was extended from Ealing Broadway to Windsor and has run services as far as Southend, during its time. Uxbridge and Hounslow were part of the District line until they were transferred to the Piccadilly line in 1933 and 1964. Key District line dates 1868 - The first section of what is now the District line begins. It runs between South Kensington and Westminster 1869 - New tracks open between Gloucester Road and West Brompton 1874 - The line extends to Hammersmith, Richmond in 1877 and Ealing Broadway in 1879 1885 - The two-year old Ealing to Windsor service ends 1884 - The line extends to Mark Lane (now Tower Hill) 1910 - The line extends to Uxbridge, following an earlier extension to Hounslow (in 1884) Hammersm


Which line is marked with the letters TF, F, T, S, A and WNA?

What is a Plimsoll line? Home Ocean Facts What is a Plimsoll line? What is a Plimsoll line? A commercial ship is properly loaded when the ship’s waterline equals the ship’s Plimsoll line. Plimsoll mark on the hull of a floating ship. The Plimsoll line is a reference mark located on a ship’s hull that indicates the maximum depth to which the vessel may be safely immersed when loaded with cargo. This depth varies with a ship’s dimensions, type of cargo, time of year, and the water densities encountered in port and at sea. Once these factors have been accounted for, a ship’s captain can determine the appropriate Plimsoll line needed for the voyage (see above image): TF = Tropical Fresh Water W = Winter WNA = Winter North Atlantic AB = Letters indicating the registration authority (American Bureau of Shipping in the image shown; the circle with the line through it indicates whether or not the cargo is loaded evenly) Samuel Plimsoll (1824–1898) was a member of the British Parliament who was concerned with the loss of ships and crews due to vessel overloading. In 1876, he persuaded Parliament to pass the Unseaworthy Ships Bill, which mandated marking a ship's sides with a line that would disappear below the waterline if the ship was overloaded. The line, also known as the Plimsoll mark, is found midship on both the port and starboard hulls of cargo vessels and is still used worldwide by the shipping industry. Search Our Facts


Icelandic singer Bjork was lead singer with which group from 1986 to 1992?

Björk - Singer - Biography.com Singer Björk is an Icelandic singer-songwriter and founding member of the band the Sugarcubes. She went on to a strong solo career with songs like "I've Seen It All" and "Human Behaviour," as well as acting success. IN THESE GROUPS Famous Singers quotes “If I had 500 years, I could collaborate with a lot of people. But I think another side of me is really, really loyal and really precious about collaboration. I don't think you should even go into it unless you think it's the absolute right thing to do, and that you have equal things to give each other.” Björk Synopsis Born on November 21, 1965, in Reykjavik, Iceland, Björk founded the band the Sugarcubes in 1986 before striking out on her own to a hugely successful solo career in 1993. She's known for such albums as Debut, Post, Vespertine, Medúlla, Volta and Biophilia, and for songs like "I've Seen It All," "Human Behaviour" and "Big Time Sensuality." In 2000, Björk appeared in the critically acclaimed film Dancer in the Dark, which she also scored. She won the prize for best actress at the Cannes Film Festival and a Golden Globe nomination for her performance in the film. Early Life Famed singer-songwriter and actress Björk was born Björk Guðmundsdóttir on November 21, 1965, in Reykjavik, Iceland. Having grown up in a highly musical household, Björk released her first album, a compilation of traditional Icelandic folk songs, when she was only 11 years old. Early Career Throughout her teen years, Björk sang with a series of anarchist punk bands, among them KUKL, with other members including Einar Örn, Siggi Baldursson and Einar Melax. With several of her fellow KUKL bandmates, in 1986, Björk formed the pop group the Sugarcubes, joined by Magga Örnólfsdóttir, Bragi Ólafsson and guitarist Thór Eldon. That same year, Björk and Eldon married and (on June 8, 1986) welcomed their first child, son Síndri Eldon Thórsson. The couple divorced in 1987. The Sugarcubes released their full-length debut, Life's Too Good, in 1988, winning a cult following in both the United States and United Kingdom. The group's final album, 1992's It's It, was a collection of dance remixes of earlier material—a result of Björk's fascination with the genre.) Successful Solo Career In 1993, Björk released her first solo album as an adult, aptly named Debut, which featured two Top 20 singles, Human Behaviour and Big Time Sensuality, and sold nearly 3 million copies worldwide. After relocating to London, England, Björk released 1995's Post, which outsold her first album thanks to innovative collaborations with techno gurus Graham Massey, Howie B and Tricky. In 2000, the diminutive Icelandic pop star appeared on the big screen, in the critically acclaimed film Dancer in the Dark by Danish director Lars von Trier. Though it was rumored that tension had grown between the director and his star, who also scored the film, Björk went on to win the prize for best actress at the Cannes Film Festival and a Golden Globe nomination (best actress) for her performance. Björk garnered further acclaim in early 2001, when she and von Trier were nominated for an Academy Award (best song) for "I've Seen It All." She made fashion history when she wore her infamous "swan dress" while performing the song at the Academy Awards that same year. It was also in 2001 that Björk released her first album in four years, Vespertine. Björk went on to build her career as a solo artist with the release of Medúlla (2004), Volta (2007) and Biophilia (2011), each album including its own unique aesthetic and message. In 2004, Björk performed "Oceania," a single from Medúlla, at the Summer Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. At the 55th Annual Grammy Awards in 2013, Biophilia—featuring songs like "Moon," "Dark Matter" and "Hollow"—took home the award for best recording package, also receiving a nomination for best alternative album. Around this same time, Björk was added to the lineup of the 2013 Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival in Manchester, Tennessee, alongside the likes of d Billy Idol. Personal Life Following


In which month of the year is London's Lord Mayor's Show traditionally held?

London Ceremonies and Traditions | London Tours & Attractions | LondonTown.com London Tours & Attractions     The euphoric reaction to the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in 2012 underlined just how much we Londoners love our pomp and ceremony. London is steeped in over 2,000 years of history and many of the capital's longest-standing traditions are still very much alive. Head to London's palaces, courtyards, parks and castles for ceremonies embedded in history - unique days out or moments of regal nostalgia. A number of annual parades regularly adorn the capital's most ancient sites, from Trooping the Colour to the State Opening of Parliament. Read on for an in-depth look at some of the city's most spectacular rituals.   Perhaps the epitome of London's surviving pageantry can be found in this daily ceremony   Enlarge Close A hugely popular spectacle, the Changing of the Guard takes place at a range of royal locations in and around London daily during the summer (April-July) and on alternate days for the rest of the year. There is no ticketing, so make sure you get there early. Ever since 1660 Household Troops have guarded the Sovereign Palaces. The Palace of Whitehall was the main residence until 1689 and was guarded by the Household Cavalry (they can still be seen here today; outside Horse Guards Arch). The court moved to St James's Palace in 1689 and when Queen Victoria moved into Buckingham Palace (1837) the Queen's Guard remained at St James's Palace and a detachment guarded Buckingham Palace, as it does today. Buckingham Palace, Buckingham Palace Road, SW1 Changing the Guard takes place inside the railings of the forecourt to Buckingham Palace . The Foot Guards provide a colourful display in their red tunics and bearskins and are accompanied by a band throughout. During the 45-minute ceremony the New Guard replaces the Old Guard and a detachment is left at Buckingham Palace with the remaining New Guard marching on to St James's Palace. For a good view, get there early and position yourself near the railings of the Victoria Memorial. The Changing of the Guard is free to watch and takes place every other day at 11.30am and lasts approximately 45 minutes. Dates alternate each month; odd days one month, even days the next. Check website for details of specific dates before you visit. St James's Palace, The Mall, SW1 Part of the Old Guard marches from St James's Palace to Buckingham Palace at 11.15am and returns at 12.05pm. Please note that this Changing of the Guard only occurs on days when the guard at Buckingham Palace is changed. Horse Guards Parade, Whitehall, SW1 For a chance to see the Queen's Life Guard, head for the separate ceremony that takes place daily throughout the year at Horse Guards Parade , on the site where the London 2012 Olympic beach volleyball was held. A similarly colourful spectacle, this is a 25-minute ceremony. The Guard march from Hyde Park Corner, via Constitution Hill and The Mall to Horse Guards Parade. Changing the Guard at Horse Guards Parade is free to watch and takes place daily at 11.00 (Mon to Sat) and 10.00 (Sun). Windsor Castle, Windsor and Maidenhead, SL4 William the Conqueror chose to build a castle at Windsor more than 900 years ago to defend the western approach to the capital. As one of the Queen's official residences Windsor Castle still plays a formal role in State and official occasions. To share in the pageantry of this palatial residence you can watch the Changing the Guard as they march up through the town to the castle, accompanied by a band, when the Queen is in residence. When the Queen is away, they Mount Guard by the Henry VIII gate in winter, and on Castle Hill in summer.   Enlarge Close Often cited as the ceremonial event of the year, the Trooping the Colour marks the 'official' birthday of the Queen. Her actual birthday is 21st April (see below) but it is a long-standing tradition to publicly celebrate her birthday on a summer day. This tradition dates back to the early 18th century when the Colours (flags) of the battalion were carried (Trooped) past soldiers to reinfo


Which actor on television played Bernard Woolley in 'Yes Minister' and Oscar Blaketon in 'Heartbeat'?

Derek Fowlds - IMDb IMDb Actor Derek Fowlds was born on September 2, 1937 in Balham, London, England. He is an actor, known for Heartbeat (1992), Yes Minister (1980) and Yes, Prime Minister (1986). He was previously married to Lesley Judd and Wendy Tory. See full bio » Born:


Where are the administrative headquarters of the East Riding of Yorkshire?

Civic office Civic office What does the Civic Office do? The Civic Office provides administrative support to the Chairman of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, coordinates their civic diary as well as giving advice on protocol and civic procedures. The office also organises civic and ceremonial events such as remembrance services, freedom parades, freemen of Beverley admission ceremonies, ministerial visits, civic receptions and dinners, opening of council buildings and launches council initiatives. You can contact the Civic Office by the following means: In writing: East Riding of Yorkshire Council County Hall Does the council have a coat of arms and can I use it to promote my organisation ? East Riding of Yorkshire Council's coat of arms was commissioned from the College of Arms and designed by Robert Noel, Bluemantle Pursuivant. The coat of arms, which bears the motto 'Tradition and Progress', was formally adopted by the council in 1996 and they have become a familiar symbol throughout the East Riding of Yorkshire. A full explanation of the coat of arms can be viewed below: Can I book the Guildhall for my event ? East Riding of Yorkshire Council has set the Guildhall aside for use as the non political office of the Chairman of the council. The Guildhall is used for civic and ceremonial occasions such as the Beverley pasture master elections, freemen of Beverley admission ceremonies, civic receptions and dinners. The Guildhall is not available for public hire. Guided tours of the Guildhall can be arranged through the Guildhall Curator on (01482) 392775 and a small charge will be made. What are Freemen of Beverley ? Prior to 2010, only sons of freemen could be admitted as a freeman of Beverley. They must have been born in Beverley and must have been at least 21 years of age. In addition, their father had to have been a freeman when the son was born. There was also the possibility for admission as a freeman by servitude (apprenticeship). The rules around servitude have remained unchanged. The Local Democracy, Economic Development and Construction Act 2009 came into force on 12th January 2010 which means that daughters of freemen may now be admitted even if they were not born in Beverley. It also allows those sons of freemen, who did not previously qualify due to the strict criteria, to continue the family tradition and become freemen. How do I become a freeman of Beverley ? If one of your parents has been admitted as a freeman of Beverley then, upon the attaining the age of 21 years, you are entitled to be admitted irrespective of where you were born or live. A copy of your birth certificate, showing the name of the parent from whom you are claiming your birthright, should be sent to the civic office together with a letter outlining your intention or complete the Freeman application form online (opens in new window) . Ceremonies to admit freemen of Beverley are held annually at the Guildhall, Beverley in the presence of the Chairman of East Riding of Yorkshire Council, Chief Executive of East Riding of Yorkshire Council and the Town Mayor of Beverley. Once appointed, the name of the new freeman is entered onto the Beverley freemen's list which is maintained by East Riding of Yorkshire Council. What is a pasture freeman ? A pasture freeman is a freeman of Beverley who resides within the town/parish boundaries of Beverley, Molescroft and Woodmansey. If they should subsequently move outside of the said boundaries, their name is deleted from the roll of pasture freemen and they may be re-installed if they should return to take up residence within the said boundaries. Pasture freemen are permitted to stock the common pastures of Westwood, Swinemoor and Figham. Pasture Freemen who do not wish to stock the pastures are known as non-stockers and they receive monetary benefits in lieu. The roll of pasture freemen is maintained by East Riding of Yorkshire Council. What is a pasture master ? An act of Parliament passed in 1836 placed the management of the common pasture surrounding the town of Beverley, namely Westwood, Swinemoor an


In which year was the Battle of Quebec (where the Heights of Abraham were scaled)?

Battle of Quebec 1759 Museums Battle of Quebec 1759 Battle of Quebec 13th September 1759 in the French and Indian War or the Seven Years War: click here to buy this picture The previous battle of the French and Indian War is the Capture of Louisburg Major-General James Wolfe: Battle of Quebec 13th September 1759 in the French and Indian War or the Seven Years War: click here  to buy this picture Battle: Quebec War: The French and Indian War also known as the Seven Year War (1757 – 1762) Date: 13th September 1759 Combatants: British and Americans against the French and Canadians Generals: Major General James Wolfe against the Marquis de Montcalm Size of the Armies: The British Army besieging Quebec was around 8,000 troops. The force Major General Wolfe took onto the Plains of Abraham for the battle was around 4,500 men and 1 gun. The Marquis de Montcalm brought to the battle a force of around 5,000 men and 3 guns. Marquis de Montcalm French commander at the Battle of Quebec 13th September 1759 in the French and Indian War or the Seven Years War: picture by Richard Caton Woodville: click here to buy this picture British Regiments:  15th Foot later the East Yorkshire Regiment and now the Prince of Wales’s Own Regiment of Yorkshire * 22nd Foot now the Cheshire Regiment (only the grenadier and light companies) 28th Foot later the Gloucestershire Regiment and now the Royal Gloucestershire, Berkshire and Wiltshire Regiment * 35th Foot later the Royal Sussex Regiment and now the Princess of Wales’s Own Royal Regiment * 40th Foot later the South Lancashire Regiment and now the Queen’s Lancashire Regiment (only the grenadier and light companies) 43rd Foot later the Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire Light Infantry and now the Royal Green Jackets * 45th Foot later the Sherwood Foresters and now the Worcestershire and Sherwood Foresters Regiment 47th Foot later the North Lancashire Regiment and now the Queen’s Lancashire Regiment * 48th Foot later the Northamptonshire Regiment and now the Royal Anglian Regiment * 58th Foot later the Northamptonshire Regiment and now the Royal Anglian Regiment * 60th Foot later the King’s Royal Rifle Corps and now the Royal Green Jackets * Fraser’s Highlanders, disbanded at the end of the war. The Louisburg Grenadiers, the Light Infantry and 6 companies of American rangers. * These regiments have Quebec as a battle honour. General Wolfe and his troops climbing the Heights of Abraham at the Battle of Quebec 13th September 1759 in the French and Indian War or the Seven Years War: picture by Richard Caton Woodville Uniforms, arms and equipment:  The British Foot wore red coats falling to the knee with the skirts, lapels and cuffs turned back to reveal a wide expanse of the lining of the regiment’s colour. The coat was embroidered with the regiment’s distinctive lace pattern. The lining colour was part of a regiment’s character so that the 3rd Foot was known as the “Buffs” and the 19th Foot as “the Green Howard’s” from their lining colours. The main headwear for the foot was the black tricorne hat, a wide brimmed hat with the brim turned up and fastened to form three angles. The grenadiers wore a mitre cap with an embroidered front of the regimental facing colour. This was the standard form of uniform. However on arrival in America the soldiers quickly adapted their dress. Coats were cut back or abandoned. Many took to wearing hunting shirts and leggings. Hats were adapted and mutilated. It is unlikely that the grenadiers retained their inconvenient mitres for long. The new light companies in particular adopted local dress. Each soldier carried a musket, 24 rounds of ammunition carried in a pouch slung from a shoulder belt, a short sword and a bayonet that he fixed to the muzzle of his musket. In America the sword was quickly abandoned as useless. The city of Quebec lies on the north bank of the St Lawrence to the West of the St Charles river. Montcalm established his army along the north shore of the St Lawrence between the St Charles and Montmorency rivers building fortifications along the St Lawrence ban


Which Simpson' TV cartoon series character is voiced by Kelsey Grammar?

Kelsey Grammer | Simpsons Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia " Krusty Gets Busted Allen Kelsey Grammer (born February 21, 1955) is an American actor, director, producer, writer, voice artist, and comedian, best known for portraying Frasier Crane in Cheers and Frasier. He is also known as the voice for Sideshow Bob in The Simpsons and Stinky Pete in Toy Story 2 and for the role of Harold Attinger in Transformers: Age Of Extinction and Hank MacCoy in X-Men Movies. Contents [ show ] Early life Grammer was born Allen Kelsey Grammer in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands on February 21, 1955 to Sally Cranmer, a housewife and vocalist, [1] and Frank Allen Grammer, Jr., a bar owner and musician. [2] His parents' marriage ended when he was very young; his mother took him to live with her, and he was partly raised in New Jersey by his grandparents, Evangeline Dimmock and Gordon Cranmer. Grammer's family life has been marked by repeated tragedies. He went to school at Pine Crest in Fort Lauderdale. In 1968, when Grammer was thirteen, his father, whom he had only seen twice since his parents' divorce, was murdered on the front lawn of his home in the U.S. Virgin Islands; [2] in 1975, his sister was raped and murdered after being abducted outside a Red Lobster restaurant in Colorado Springs, Colorado where her boyfriend worked. [3] Grammer has sworn to prevent the murderer from being paroled. [4] Grammer, who was 20 at the time and enrolled in the Juilliard School acting program, stopped attending classes and was asked to leave, citing a lack of focus. [5] In 1980, his twin half-brothers were killed in a SCUBA diving accident. [6] Career Early career After leaving Juilliard, he had a three-year internship with the Old Globe Theater in San Diego in the late 1970s before a stint in 1980 at the Guthrie Theater in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He made his Broadway debut in 1981 as Lennox in Macbeth, taking the lead role when Philip Anglim withdrew after receiving negative reviews. In 1982 he appeared with Christine Baranski in the Stephen Sondheim-James Lapine production Sunday in the Park with George with Mandy Patinkin, and then a featured role of Cassio in a Broadway revival of Othello with James Earl Jones and Christopher Plummer. Rise to fame Grammer's television career began in 1983 when he portrayed Stephen Smith in the NBC mini-series Kennedy. Grammer came to broader public attention as Dr. Frasier Crane in the TV sitcom Cheers. Grammer's former Juilliard classmate and Broadway co-star Patinkin suggested Grammer to the New York casting director, and he got the job. [7] The character became the center of the successful spin off Frasier. Grammer won a number of Emmys and Golden Globes for his work on Frasier. He was the first American actor ever to be nominated for multiple Emmy awards for portraying the same character on three different television shows (Cheers, Frasier, and Wings). His US$1.6 million per episode salary for Frasier was the highest in the history of American television at the time, and his 20-year run playing Dr. Frasier Crane ties a length set by James Arness in playing Marshall Matt Dillon on Gunsmoke from 1955 to 1975. [8] Sideshow Bob, Grammer's role on The Simpsons Voice work Grammer's smooth, deep voice makes him popular for voiceover work. He has provided the voice of Sideshow Bob on The Simpsons , winning an Emmy for his work in the episode " The Italian Bob ", [9] He has appeared in eleven episodes in all since the show's inception in 1989. He also supplied the voices for "Stinky Pete the Prospector" in Toy Story 2, Vladimir in the Fox animated movie Anastasia, Zozi the Bear in the subsequently-produced prequel Bartok the Magnificent, and the title character in the short-lived animated series Gary the Rat. He also provided the opening speech and piano in The Vandals song "Phone Machine" from the album Fear of a Punk Planet. Down Periscope is a 1996 comedy movie starring Kelsey Grammer as the captain of a rust-bucket submarine (called the USS Stingray) who is fighting for his career. Return to television He returned to


Which river is formed by the confluence of Gayle Beck and Cam Beck?

The River Ribble - near Selside The River Ribble Can you find the locations of the photographs on the map? Use the aerial photograph option on the map page. Cam Beck This is Cam Beck, shortly before its confluence with Gayle Beck - there may be room for debate about the source of the Ribble, but below the confluence of these two streams, the river is named the Ribble on all maps. Note the rounded hills - these are drumlins - mounds of material (boulder clay) left behind by glaciers during the last ice age. The main land use in this area - sheep farming, can be observed from the grazing animals. The meandering stream shows clearly that material is deposited on the inside of the curve, whilst the bank is eroded on the outside of the meander. near Low Birkwith A typical view of the upper dales, with field barn and limestone walls marking field boundaries. Another land use is illustrated in this photograph. Grass is not only used for grazing sheep, but is also grown as a crop to be harvested, for either making hay, or more frequently nowadays, silage. Nothing to do with the content of the picture - but I'm rather proud of this shot - it is the first (and so far only) photograph I've had accepted at an Open Exhibition (Southport 1997). The River Ribble The River Ribble near Selside, bounded by a narrow ribbon of woodland on either bank. This is just below the confluence of Gayle Beck and Cam Beck. Selside The hamlet of Selside in the first settlement in the valley, which is more than an isolated farm. This area was first settled by Norse invaders, about 1,000 years ago. View north from eastern Slopes of Ingleborough Much of the eastern slopes of Ingelborough between Selside and Horton are part of a National Nature Reserve, to provide added protection to the limestone outcrops. Go to:


Which musical show and film features the song 'Good Morning Baltimore'?

Hairspray - Good Morning Baltimore (Official Music Video) - YouTube Hairspray - Good Morning Baltimore (Official Music Video) Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Aug 25, 2011 All rights reserved - Playarte


Which famous work by Brendan Behan is set in a Dublin prison?

Brendan Behan Biography - Childhood, Life Achievements & Timeline Writers Brendan Behan Biography Brendan Behan was a famous Irish poet, novelist and playwright. Explore this biography to learn more about his childhood, life, works and timeline. Quick Facts Beatrice Salkeld Image Credit http://news.talk.ee/s/wagesp/from_the_observer_archive_22_march_1964_the_sad_death_of_brendan_behan One of the most influential Irish literary figures of the 20th century, Brendan Behan was known for his rugged, earthy satire and powerful political commentary. He was raised in a family that was revolutionary active against the British and as a result, his childhood and early days were steeped in rich Irish history, culture and literature. Many of his works reflect his patriotism which is largely influenced by the sort of literature he chose to indulge in and the patriotic ballads that he was made to listen to. This sort of nationalism grew on him and he joined the Irish Republican Army. As a result of his revolutionary activities, he was sent to prison in both England and Ireland and after a number of jail terms, he learnt to speak Irish fluently and wrote two of his most illustrious plays; âThe Quare Fellowâ and âThe Hostageâ, the latter one was made into a Broadway production and vaulted him onto the world dais. Despite professional success, his personal life was laden with serious alcohol problem, which resulted in high-risk diabetes and his eventual death. Childhood & Early Life Brendan Francis Behan was born into a working-class family in Dublin, Ireland. His parents, Stephen Behan and Kathleen were ardent supporters of the Irish War. His love for literature and his political views against the British can be attributed to his motherâs political beliefs and his fatherâs love for Irish works. He started drinking from the age of 8, which took a serious toll on his body later on. At the age of 13, he left school and decided to become a house painter. In 1937, his family moved to a new local authority housing scheme in Crumlin. He then joined the youth organization of the IRA and published his first set of poems and prose in the magazine, âFianna: The Voice of Young Irelandâ. At the age of 16, he joined the IRA and was sent on a mission to London where he was asked to blow up Liverpool docks. He possessed explosives and as a result was arrested and sentenced to three years of prison in a borstal. Upon returning to Ireland in 1941, he documented his experiences at the Borstal in an autobiography, which was released much later. Later on, he was tried for the attempted murder of the detectives of the Garda Siochana. He was incarcerated and sentenced to fourteen years in prison. He recollected all these experiences in another book titled, âConfessions of an Irish Rebelâ. In 1946, he tried to put a stop to his rebellious activist side but not before serving a short term in jail for trying to get a fellow IRA member out of Manchester jail. Writing Career Brendan Behanâs prison experiences became the central theme for his writing career. While at Mountjoy Prison, he wrote his first play, âThe Landladyâ and also began to dabble with other short-stories and prose. In 1950s, he left Ireland to settle in Paris. It was there that he indulged in alcoholism and started to earn a living by writing pornography. By the time he returned to Ireland, he ahd attracted a lot of negative attraction due to his drinking habit. However, he soon realized that in order to succeed, he would have to discipline himself. He started to contribute religiously to âThe Irish Timesâ and other newspapers. Additionally, his work, âThe Leaving Partyâ was even broadcast on radio. In 1954, he earned his first major breakthrough with his play, âThe Quare Fellowâ. The play became so popular that it ran for 6 months. Two years later, it opened at the illustrious, Theatre Royal Stratford East. In 1957, his Irish play, âAn Giallâ (The Hostage in English language adaptation) debuted in the Damer Theater, Dublin. The following year, after much c


Which British football club was founded by Brother Walfrid?

Celtic FC, Glasgow | Football Clubs - Yell Football Clubs Help us to improve this listing Tell us what's wrong! Business Overview FIRST BRITISH TEAM AND ONLY SCOTTISH TEAM TO WIN THE EUROPEAN CUP. Celtic Football Club is legendary and as with most legends as much myth as fact surrounds its history and what the Club stands for today. The Social Mission Statement aims to simply define what the Club stands for and seeks to promote within society.Celtic Football Club was founded in 1888. Its principal founder was a Marist Brother named Walfrid. The Club had two principal aims: The first aim was to raise funds to provide food for the poor of the East End of Glasgow, an area of the City that was greatly impoverished and had a high rate of infant mortality. Within the East End was a large Irish community and friction was growing between the native Glaswegians and the new influx of Irish. Brother Walfrid saw the need for social integration and his vision was a football club that Scottish and Irish, Protestants and Catholics alike could support. A new football club would be a vehicle to bring the communities together and this was the second aim. Photos


Titania and Oberon are moons of which planet?

The moon Oberon - History, structure, orbit, surface, evolution The moon Oberon Oberon. © based on NASA images William Herschel. © National Portrait Gallery, London Oberon is the outermost and one among the 27 moons of Uranus. William Herschel discovered it in the year 1787 and it is the second largest as well as the second most massive moon of Uranus. He discovered Oberon and Titania on the same day. In the entire solar system it is the ninth most massive moon. Much like all the other moons of Uranus, Oberon was also named in 1852 after a character in Shakespeare’s play, A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Though initially named as Uranus II according to the order in which it was discovered, it was later renamed as Uranus IV according to its distance from the planet. Physical structure of Oberon Oberon is assumed to have formed from the diffuse material around Uranus after the planet was formed. The structure of Oberon is that of a rocky core covered by a mantle made of ice. However, the moon consists of equal amounts of rock and ice. It is assumed that a layer of liquid water may be present between the core and the mantle. The surface of Oberon is slightly dark and red in color and is covered by a number of craters that may have been created by the impact of asteroids and comets. Some of the craters are almost 210 km in diameter. The surface of Oberon also has many deep elongated depressions called chasmata. Oberon and Uranus. © NASA These are assumed to have been formed when the interior of the moon was still expanding during early years of its evolution. It is believed that it is remained stable from the days its formation. The radius of Oberon is about 763 km and has a surface area of 7.2 million km. The density of Oberon is about 1.63 g/cm3 and has a surface gravity of about 0.348 m/s2. The temperature in the moon varies between 70 and 80 degrees Kelvin. Oberon's orbit The Oberon’s orbit is at a distance of 584,000 km from Uranus. The orbital period of the moon is 13.5 days. This coincides with its rotational period. As a result, one face of the moon is tidally locked with Uranus, that is, it always faces the planet. Oberon spends a major part of its orbit outside the magnetosphere of Uranus. This is a reason why its surface is struck by solar wind directly. For those satellites that orbit inside the magnetosphere, the trailing hemispheres of these moons are continuously struck by magnetospheric plasma which leads to darkening of these hemispheres unlike that of Oberon. Uranus orbits the sun almost on its side. The moons of Uranus orbit the planet on its equatorial plane. This causes the satellites to experience extreme seasonal cycles. The north and south poles of Oberon have 42 years of continuous darkness and the next 42 years of continuous sunlight. During each solstice, the sun rises close to the zenith of one of the poles. During the summer solstice, the northern hemisphere is left totally darkened. Oberon’s internal structure Oberon’s density is indicative of the fact that it contains equal proportions of water ice as well as a non-ice dense component. The non-ice material is believed to be made up of carbonaceous material, organic compounds, and rock. Spectroscopic findings have corroborated the presence of water ice on the surface of Oberon. Internal structure of Oberon. © NASA images Whereas other Uranian moons exhibit more water ice presence in their leading hemispheres, Oberon exhibits stronger signatures in its trailing hemisphere. This discrepancy is seen as the result of formation of soil due to impacts, which is more predominant on its leading hemisphere. Impacts from meteorites generally knock off ice from the surface and leave behind material that is non ice and dark. This darkening of this material is assumed to have been caused by radiation processing of compounds of an organic nature. The radius of the core of Oberon is about 480 km. The pressure at the center of the core is about 5 kbar. The exact composition of the icy mantle is unclear. In case the mantle contains a sufficient quantity of antifreeze,


Which knighted Leeds born 'fixer' died in October 2011?

Jimmy Savile dies aged 84 | Television & radio | The Guardian Jimmy Savile dies aged 84 Jimmy Savile – veteran broadcaster, tracksuit-wearer, cigar-chomper, and charity campaigner – dies at home in Leeds Saturday 29 October 2011 10.29 EDT First published on Saturday 29 October 2011 10.29 EDT Close This article is 5 years old Sir Jimmy Savile, best known for his TV series Jim'll Fix It, has died at his home in Leeds. The veteran broadcaster and charity campaigner, known for his penchant for lurid tracksuits, chunky gold jewellery, tinted glasses and cigars, was 84. He would have celebrated his 85th birthday on Monday. Police were called to his home in Roundhay, Leeds, at 12.10pm on Saturday, where they discovered his body. His death is not being treated as suspicious. He was admitted to hospital suffering from a bout of pneumonia in September. Born in Leeds in 1926, the youngest of seven children, Savile enjoyed a long and colourful career in showbusiness, which included dancehall manager, Britain's first celebrity DJ, book reviewer and Top of the Pops presenter. He was also a Mensa member, marathon runner, cycle racer, miner and wrestler. The white-maned star presented the first episode of Top Of The Pops, but he was most widely known as the fixer of childhood dreams through his 1970s TV show. Thousands of children wrote to him in the hope of having their wishes granted. His catchphrases, including "Howzabout that then" and "Now then, now then..." were parodied by impressionists. Savile was knighted for his services to charity, having raised £40m for good causes, including £12m to help create a spinal injuries unit at Stoke Mandeville hospital in Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire., He was also a staunch supporter of Margaret Thatcher and claimed he spent 11 successive New Years with the former prime minister at Chequers. BBC director general, Mark Thompson, said: "I am very sad to hear of Sir Jimmy Savile's death. "From Top of the Pops to Jim'll Fix It, Jimmy's unique style entertained generations of BBC audiences. Like millions of viewers and listeners we shall miss him greatly." Former colleague Dave Lee Travis told Sky News Savile was a "larger-than-life" character. "We are all going to be worse off without him around," he said. Radio presenter David Hamilton paid tribute to Savile's "tireless" work raising money for charity. "He was a very energetic character," Hamilton told Sky News. "But most of all, I remember him as just a totally flamboyant, over-the-top, larger-than-life character and as he was on the air, he was just the same off." Broadcaster Stuart Hall told BBC Radio 5 Live Savile was "unique" but "a loner". "He had lots of imitators, the one and only Jimmy Savile." Former radio colleague Tony Blackburn remembered Savile's "big, over-the-top personality". "He was quite a character," Blackburn told Sky News. "I think he will be best remembered for his charity work and, you know, those tracksuits he always used to wear, and he was just an unusual person. "He was a one-off, that's the way he'll be remembered, really. But in particular all that money he raised for charity." A spokeswoman for Buckinghamshire healthcare NHS trust, which runs Stoke Mandeville Hospital, said: "We are incredibly saddened to learn that Sir Jimmy Savile has passed away. Sir Jimmy has been a great supporter of Stoke Mandeville Hospital for a number of decades. He was tireless in his attempts to fundraise for the hospital and was integral in the creation of the National Spinal Injuries Centre that we have today. "Sir Jimmy will be sorely missed by staff and patients alike." Funeral cortege follows crooked route that resembles silhouette of maverick star smoking a cigar on way to requiem mass Published: 9 Nov 2011 Mourners of the entertainer choked back tears as they recalled his charity fundraising at his requiem mass in Leeds cathedral Published: 9 Nov 2011 Friends and fans pay tribute at Leeds ceremony for eccentric star whose final wish was to be buried at a 45-degree angle Published: 8 Nov 2011 Coffin goes on display before his burial in S


Tasseomancy is a form of telling the future by doing what?

Getting Started with Tasseomancy | Psychics4Today.com Contact Getting Started with Tasseomancy Tasseomancy, as any Harry Potter fan will know, is the art of reading tea leaves. Although traditionally associated with gypsy fortune tellers, tasseomancy originated in the middle east in the medieval period, and versions of this divination method can be found right across the world. How is it done? With difficulty! Tasseomancy is a form of scrying, which involves seeing patterns and symbols in something, and using those symbols to form an interpretation. The first few times you try this, you’re just going to see blobs of tea leaves – you do need a good imagination to get started with tasseomancy. However, the more you try, the easier it will become, like all forms of divination. Tasseomancy’s origins in the Western world can be traced to the 17th century, when tea was brought to Europe by the Dutch. Fortune tellers had, however, already been making their predictions using other, more rudimentary materials, such as melted wax. Interpreting Tea Leaves 101 While there are specific methods for reading the patterns formed by used tea leaves or coffee grounds, the interpretation of the pattern itself is somewhat subjective, as it relies on the imagination of the fortune teller, or diviner. To read tea, for instance, one should brew a cup without using the strainer and then drain the leaves completely in the cup, in order to observe any patterns they will then make. The interpretation will depend on what approximate figure the diviner sees, whether it is a letter or a symbol, or something else entirely. These interpretations are usually guided by the reader’s knowledge of the traditional symbols used in tea leaf reading, and follows a spiral path from the outer edge to the center of the cup, from the past to the future. Symbols There are probably hundreds of more traditional and more modern standard tasseomancy symbols, but some of them are quite common and well-known. An apple, for instance, is usually a representation of knowledge and academic success, while a candle means enlightenment. Finding a cat in your reading will mean you have a deceitful friend, while finding a dog will mean your friend is loyal. Flying birds will represent good news, but ravens are bad omens. Those who want to see a wish come true should hope for a shamrock or a kite, as both of those symbols will bring a favorable prediction. Cups As for the cups themselves, most diviners will prefer to work with a simple, white one, which allows them to see the symbols more clearly. However, some also believe there is a special meaning to the leaves’ positions in the cup, and some find that easier to read using marked cups, which is why some potteries make special cups and tea sets meant to be used in tasseomancy readings. These cups are usually grouped in one of three categories: zodiac cups, playing card cups and symbol cups. Zodiac Sets Zodiac sets contain, as the name indicates, planetary and zodiac symbols. Usually, the cup has the planetary markings and the saucer the zodiac signs. These sets are mostly used to combine tasseomancy with astrology. Playing Card Sets Playing card sets usually contain a full deck of cards imprinted inside them. It can be a poker deck with 52 cards and the joker or a smaller 32-card euchre deck. Some cards may be printed on the saucer, or it might contain brief interpretations instead. These sets are used to combine cartomancy readings with tasseomancy. Symbol Sets The symbol sets are the ones that are strictly meant for tasseomancy, as they display symbol cues to assist the reading. These may also come with an explanatory booklet, which makes them ideal for someone who is making their first attempts at tasseomancy. Getting Started You’ll need to obtain loose tea leaves to try tasseomancy – no, a split tea bag won’t do! You also need a proper tea cup with a round base, and a saucer or small plate. Boil the kettle and pour it over the tea leaves in your cup. Allow the tea to steep for a moment or two, depending on taste. You can add s


Which French president succeeded Charles de Gaulle?

BBC ON THIS DAY | 28 | 1969: President Charles de Gaulle resigns About This Site | Text Only 1969: President Charles de Gaulle resigns The French President, Charles de Gaulle, has resigned from office after 11 years, following his defeat in a referendum on governmental reforms. A terse, three-line communiqu� from the Elys�e presidential palace, issued shortly after midnight (2300 GMT), announced his decision to step down. His decision takes effect from 1200 local time (1100 GMT). The result of the vote was decisive: 52.87% of the electorate voted "no", with 47.13% supporting the president. Turnout was over 80%. The result of voting in overseas territories has yet to arrive, but will not affect the outcome. His resignation has caused shockwaves around the world. General de Gaulle, 78, is a towering figure in post-war politics: the symbol of Free France during the Nazi occupation in the Second World War, he founded the Fifth Republic in 1958 when he became President of France. He was a controversial figure at home and abroad, but nonetheless revolutionised French political institutions, and became France's most powerful head of state since Napoleon III. The Prime Minister, Maurice Couve de Murville, spoke in a television broadcast of his "profound sadness" at the result. He said it was "an event the gravity of which will very quickly appear to all people in France and in the world". Vote of confidence Robert Poujade, secretary-general of the Gaullist Party, was one of many paying tribute to General de Gaulle. "He who inspired our struggles of yesterday will continue to inspire our struggles of tomorrow," he said. "In this ordeal, as he taught us, we shall not flinch one moment." The proposals for reform which brought down the president were aimed at modernising the structure of government. General de Gaulle saw the issue as so crucial that he tied his own future to that of the referendum result. It turned the campaign into a vote of confidence in the General himself. All attention now turns to former Prime Minister Georges Pompidou, who has never denied his intention to stand as President if Mr de Gaulle resigned. Mr Pompidou, controversially dismissed by the General after the elections last year, has long been regarded as his obvious successor. With declarations due within the next month, the race is on to see who can follow one of the greatest acts in the history of France.


Which work of literature begins with the lines 'Of Man's first disobedience and the fruit of that forbidden tree...'?

SparkNotes: Paradise Lost: Important Quotations Explained Important Quotations Explained Of Man’s First Disobedience, and the Fruit Of that Forbidden Tree, whose mortal taste Brought Death into the World, and all our woe, With loss of Eden, till one greater Man Restore us, and regain the blissful Seat, Sing Heav’nly Muse, that on the secret top Of Oreb, or of Sinai, didst inspire That Shepherd, who first taught the chosen Seed, In the Beginning how the Heav’ns and Earth Rose out of Chaos: Or if Sion Hill Delight thee more, and Siloa’s Brook that flow’d Fast by the Oracle of God; I thence Invoke thy aid to my advent’rous Song, That with no middle flight intends to soar Above th’ Aonian Mount, while it pursues Things unattempted yet in Prose or Rhyme.            (I.1–26) With these lines, Milton begins Paradise Lost and lays the groundwork for his project, presenting his purpose, subject, aspirations, and need for heavenly guidance. He states that his subject will be the disobedience of Adam and Eve, whose sin allows death and pain into the world. He invokes his muse, whom he identifies as the Holy Spirit. He asserts his hopes that his epic poem will surpass the other great epic poems written before, as he claims that his story is the most original and the most virtuous. He also asks his muse to fill his mind with divine knowledge so that he can share this knowledge with his readers. Finally, he hopes this knowledge and guidance from his muse will allow him to claim authority without committing any heresies, as he attempts to explain God’s reasoning and his overall plan for humankind. 2. So much the rather thou Celestial Light Shine inward, and the mind through all powers Irradiate, there plant eyes, all mist from thence Purge and disperse, that I may see and tell Of things invisible to mortal sight.            (III.1–6; 21–29; 51–55) These passages from Book III make up part of Milton’s second and longest invocation, which is also his most autobiographical and symbolic. Milton refers to light simultaneously as divine wisdom and literal light. When he speaks about his blindness he refers to both his inward blindness, or lack of divine wisdom, and his literal blindness, or loss of eyesight. He begins by praising holy light as the essence of God. The idea that God is light was common before and during Milton’s time, and is a popular interpretation of certain biblical passages in Genesis. He then invokes his heavenly muse, the Holy Spirit, by reusing similar images and ideas from his first invocation; remember that Milton has asked for this heaven muse to illuminate “what in me is dark” (I.22). Symbolically, Milton asks for his muse to enter his body and fill him with divine knowledge. Milton discusses his physical, outward blindness when he compares himself to other famous blind “Prophets old” (III.36), such as Homer (Maeonides) and Tiresias, and asks that he be filled with even more wisdom than them. He does not seek pity for his blindness, explaining that he is still active and undeterred from his poetic purpose. He believes that his outward blindness is insignificant, and that he hopes he is not inwardly blind. He hopes to sing beautifully like the darkling bird, which sings at night, unable to see who or what she is singing to. He ends his invocation by asking for his inward blindness to be corrected so that he can properly tell the story of Adam and Eve. 3. Not equal, as thir sex not equal seem’d; For contemplation hee and valor form’d, For softness shee and sweet attractive Grace, Hee for God only, shee for God in him: His fair large Front and Eye sublime declar’d Absolute rule; and Hyacinthine Locks Round from his parted forelock manly hung Clust’ring, but not beneath his shoulders broad: Shee as a veil down to the slender waist Her unadorned golden tresses wore Dishevell’d, but in wanton ringlets wav’d As the Vine curls her tendrils, which impli’d Subjection, but requir’d with gentle sway, And by her yielded, by him best receiv’d, Yielded with coy submission, modest pride, And sweet reluctant amorous delay.


Perth, Pontefract and which other horse racing venue in Great Britain begin with P?

RaceCourses | Horse Racing Stats by Stephen Horse Racing Stats   There are sixty racecourses in Great Britain. Find a racecourse by location or type of racing or view the full A-Z list of racecourses in Great Britain. Racecourse Location Scotland has five courses, Wales two, with the remaining fifty three courses located between all four corners of England. Scotland Ayr Hamilton Park Kelso Musselburgh Perth North Bath Exeter Newton Abbot Salisbury Taunton Wincanton South / South East Ascot Brighton Epsom Folkestone Fontwell Park Goodwood Chelmsford City Kempton Park Lingfield Park Newbury Plumpton Sandown Park Windsor Type of Racing The majority of racecourses in Great Britain are national hunt courses where horses compete over jumps. Many courses are dual purpose and have a jumps course and a flat course. There are five all weather courses but this surface is proving to be very popular and new all weather courses are planned for the future. Flat Turf


Who made the 1993 album 'Music Box' which sold 32 million copies?

The 50 best-selling albums ever - NME The 50 best-selling albums ever 9:54 am - Nov 12, 2010 0shares 0shares 1/50 Today we’re counting down the biggest albums of all time. Starting with, at number 50, Madonna’s ‘Like A Virgin’ (1984). Copies sold: 21 million. 2/50 49. Dido, ‘No Angel’ (1999). Copies sold: 21 million 3/50 48. Oasis, ‘(What’s the Story) Morning Glory?’ (1995). Copies sold: 22 million 4/50 47. Spice Girls, ‘Spice’ (1996). Copies sold: 23 million 5/50 46. Ace of Base, ‘Happy Nation’ (1994). Copies sold: 23 million 6/50 45. Madonna, ‘True Blue’ (1986). Copies sold: 24 million 7/50 44. Linkin Park, ‘Hybrid Theory’ (2000). Copies sold: 24 million 8/50 43. Backstreet Boys, ‘Black and Blue’ (2000). Copies sold: 24 million 9/50 42. Whitney Houston, ‘Whitney Houston’ (1985). Copies sold: 25 million 10/50 41. U2, ‘The Joshua Tree’ (1987). Copies sold: 25 million 11/50 40. Simon and Garfunkel, ‘Bridge Over Troubled Water’ (1970). Copies sold: 25 million 12/50 39. Queen, ‘Greatest Hits’ (1981). Copies sold: 25 million 13/50 38. Mariah Carey, ‘Daydream’ (1995). Copies sold: 25 million 14/50 37. Iron Butterfly, ‘In-A-Gadda-da-Vida’ (1968). Copies sold: 25 million 15/50 36. Carole King, ‘Tapestry’ (1971). Copies sold: 25 million 16/50 35. Britney Spears, ‘…Baby One More Time’ (1999). Copies sold: 25 million 17/50 34. Nirvana, ‘Nevermind’ (1991). Copies sold: 26 million 18/50 33. Santana, ‘Supernatural’ (1999). Copies sold: 27 million 19/50 32. Various Artists, ‘Grease’ (1978). Copies sold: 28 million 20/50 31. Guns N’ Roses, ‘Appetite For Destruction’ (1987). Copies sold: 28 million 21/50 30. Bon Jovi, ‘Slippery When Wet’ (1986). Copies sold: 28 million 22/50 29. Backstreet Boys, ‘Backstreet’s Back’ (1997). Copies sold: 28 million 23/50 28. Abba, ‘Gold’ (1992). Copies sold: 28 million 24/50 27. Pink Floyd, ‘The Wall’ (1979). Copies sold: 30 million 25/50 26. Micheal Jackson, ‘Bad’ (1987). Copies sold: 30 million 26/50 25. Madonna, ‘The Immaculate Collection’ (1990). Copies sold: 30 million 27/50 24. James Horner, ‘Titanic’ (1997). Copies sold: 30 million 28/50 23. Dire Straits, ‘Brothers In Arms’ (1985). Copies sold: 30 million 29/50 22. Bruce Springsteen, ‘Born in the U.S.A.’ (1984). Copies sold: 30 million 30/50 21. Bee Gees, ‘Spirits Having Flown’ (1979). Copies sold: 30 million 31/50 20. Elton John, ‘Goodbye Yellow Brick Road’ (1973). Copies sold: 31 million 32/50 19. Celine Dion, ‘Let’s Talk About Love’ (1997). Copies sold: 31 million 33/50 18. The Beatles, ‘1’ (2000). Copies sold: 31 million 34/50 17. Micheal Jackson, ‘Dangerous’ (1991). Copies sold: 32 million 35/50 16. Mariah Carey, ‘Music Box’ (1993). Copies sold: 32 million 36/50 15. Celine Dion, ‘Falling Into You’ (1996). Copies sold: 32 million 37/50 14. The Beatles, ‘Sgt. Peppers Lonely Hearts Club Band’ (1967). Copies sold: 32 million 38/50 13. Alanis Morissette, ‘Jagged Little Pill’ (1995). Copies sold: 33 million 39/50 12. Led Zeppelin, ‘Led Zeppelin IV’ (1971). Copies sold: 37 million 40/50 11. Shania Twain, ‘Come On Over’ (1997). Copies sold: 39 million 41/50 10. Fleetwood Mac, ‘Rumours’ (1977). Copies sold: 40 million 42/50 9. Bee Gees/Various Artists, ‘Saturday Night Fever’ (1977). Copies sold: 40 million 43/50 8. Backstreet Boys, ‘Millennium’ (1999). Copies sold: 40 million 44/50 7. Various Artists, ‘Dirty Dancing’ (1987). Copies sold: 42 million 45/50 6. Eagles, ‘Their Greatest Hits (1971-1975)’ (1976). Copies sold: 42 million 46/50 5. Meat Loaf, ‘Bat Out Of Hell’ (1977). Copies sold: 43 million 47/50 4. Whitney Houston/Various Artists, ‘The Bodyguard’ (1992). Copies sold: 44 million 48/50 3. Pink Floyd, ‘Dark Side of the Moon’ (1973). Copies sold: 45 million 49/50 2. AC/DC, ‘Back In Black’ (1980). Copies sold: 49 million 50/50


What name is given to a lift which consists of a chain of open compartments moving continuously in a loop?

paternoster - definition and meaning paternoster from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition n. The Lord's Prayer. n. One of the large beads on a rosary on which the Lord's Prayer is said. n. A sequence of words spoken as a prayer or a magic formula. n. A weighted fishing line having several jointed attachments for hooks connected by beadlike swivels. n. An elevator constructed of a series of doorless compartments hung on chains that move slowly and continuously, allowing passengers to step on and off at will. from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License n. The Lord's prayer, especially in a Roman Catholic context. n. A rosary; a string of beads used in counting the prayers said. n. A slow, continuously moving lift or elevator consisting of a loop of open fronted cabins running the height of a building. The moving compartment is entered at one level and left when the desired level is reached. Found in some university libraries. Named after the string of prayer beads due to their similar ararngement. n. A patent medicine. So named because the salesman would pray the Lord's prayer over it before selling it. from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English n. The Lord's prayer, so called from the first two words of the Latin version. n. A beadlike ornament in moldings. n. A line with a row of hooks and bead-shaped sinkers. n. An elevator of an inclined endless traveling chain or belt bearing buckets or shelves which ascend on one side loaded, and empty themselves at the top. from The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia To fish with a paternoster. See paternoster, 4. n. The Lord's Prayer: so called from the first two words of the Latin version. n. One of the large beads in the rosary used by Roman Catholics in their devotions, at which, in telling their beads, they repeat the Lord's Prayer. Every eleventh bead is a paternoster. n. Hence, the rosary itself. n. An object composed of beads or of bead-like objects strung together like a rosary; specifically, a fishing-line to which hooks are attached at regular intervals, and also leaden beads or shot to sink it; also, in architecture, a kind of ornament in the shape of beads, used in baguets, astragals, etc. n. Profane expletives; profanity. from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved. n. a type of lift having a chain of open compartments that move continually in an endless loop so that (agile) passengers can step on or off at each floor n. (Roman Catholic Church) the Lord's Prayer in Latin; translates as `our father' Etymologies from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition Middle English, from Old English, from Late Latin : Latin pater, father; see pater + Latin noster, our. from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License From Latin pater ("father") noster ("our") (“our father”), the two first words of the Oratio Dominica ("the Lord's prayer"). Examples To quote Wikipedia: A paternoster is a passenger elevator which consists of a chain of open compartments each usually designed for two persons that move slowly in a loop up and down inside a building without stopping.


Who plays Kevin Webster in 'Coronation Street'?

Kevin Webster | Characters | Coronation Street Coronation Street Kevin Webster is played by Michael Le Vell Family: Jack Webster (son), Sophie Webster (daughter) First Appearance: 19th October 1983 By using this site, you agree we can set and use cookies.        For more details of these cookies and how to disable them,        see our cookie policy . © Copyright ITV plc 2017


Which motorway links Glasgow with Stirling?

Stirling services location and directions - Motorway Services Online, Map:Stirling | service stations Stirling services location and directions Stirling (also accessible to traffic on the A91 and the A872) Address: Main Page | Photo Gallery | Location, Map and Directions Map Loading map... {"minzoom":false,"mappingservice":"openlayers","geoservice":"geonames","maxzoom":false,"width":"auto","height":"350px","centre":{"text":"","title":"","link":"","lat":56.076516,"lon":-3.922237,"alt":0,"address":"","icon":"","group":"","inlineLabel":"","visitedicon":""},"title":"","label":"","icon":"","visitedicon":"","lines":[],"polygons":[],"circles":[],"rectangles":[],"wmsoverlay":false,"copycoords":false,"static":false,"zoom":15,"controls":["layerswitcher","mouseposition","autopanzoom","scaleline","navigation"],"layers":["new OpenLayers.Layer.OSM.CycleMap(\"OSM Cycle Map\")","new OpenLayers.Layer.OSM.Mapnik(\"OSM Mapnik\")","new OpenLayers.Layer.VirtualEarth( \"Bing Satellite\", {type: VEMapStyle.Aerial, \"sphericalMercator\":true} )"],"resizable":false,"overlays":[],"searchmarkers":"","kml":[],"locations":[{"text":"\u003Cp\u003EStirling services\n\u003C/p\u003E","title":"Stirling services\n","link":"","lat":56.076516,"lon":-3.922237,"alt":0,"address":"","icon":"","group":"","inlineLabel":"","visitedicon":""}],"imageoverlays":null} Download on Google Earth | Alternative maps at SABRE Maps Directions The services are signed from both sides of both motorways. From the M9 westbound, you need to leave at J9 and take the third exit at the roundabout to enter the services. From the M9 eastbound, you need to leave at J9 and take the sixth exit at the roundabout to enter the services. From the M80 northbound, you need to leave at J6 and take the first exit at the roundabout to enter the services. Get directions to Stirling:


In which city is the Newlands cricket ground situated?

Facts about Newlands Rugby Stadium | Cape Town Tourism home chevron_right City Areas chevron_right Southern Suburbs chevron_right Facts about Newlands Rugby Stadium Facts about Newlands Rugby Stadium Ask any rugby-mad South African where the home of rugby is and they will tell you it is Newlands Stadium, or more correctly, DHL Newlands. It was at this stadium, in the leafy Cape Town suburb of the same name, that the 1995 Rugby World Cup kicked off, a tournament which South Africa went on to win. It holds a special place in the heart of not just Cape Town locals, but all South Africans, the grand old dame of local rugby. So, here are a few interesting things you should know about Newlands: At 123 years old, it is the oldest rugby stadium in South Africa and the second-oldest rugby stadium in the world The Western Province Rugby Football Union made the decision to buy the ground on which the stadium now stands in 1888. The first official rugby match at Newlands took place on 31 May 1890, in front of a crowd of around 2 400 The first permanent concrete stands were only erected almost 30 years later – in 1919 Today Newlands Stadium has a capacity of 51 900, including some standing Newlands Stadium does not allow guitars, drums or vuvuzelas on the grounds Travel like a local: Your neighbourhood guide to Newlands The leafy Southern Suburb of Newlands is arguably one of the most beautiful areas in the city and is renowned for its sporting facilities and being home to some of the best schools in the country, but there is so much more. Read on to discover all that the area… Travel like a local: Your neighbourhood Guide to Constantia One of the oldest areas in Cape Town, and South Africa, Constantia doesn’t always get the credit it deserves. From the incredible wine farms, to the unrivalled beauty of the valley as a whole, Constantia has a story to tell. Distance from Cape Town to Constantia: 18.3km (around 25 minutes)… Cape Town’s design districts Cape Town’s design districts range from the bohemian Long Street to the trendy East Central Precinct, and quaint seaside Kalk Bay to Victorian Wynberg. Our hometown teems with creatively designed neighbourhoods. Home to innovations such as the Freeworld Design Centre and the Mutual Building in the CBD, and Etafeni Centre… GInko Spa and Wellness Group Ginko Spa and Wellness Group specialize in intimate spa treatments, which is why each of their locations is limited to four treatment rooms. Their exceptional professionalism and quality products ensure that whatever treatment you decide to indulge in, you’ll leave feeling like a new person.


What is the British Army equivalent to the German military rank of Oberst?

SS-Rank Table showing equivalents in the other armies of WWII Private         Note 1) The term, "Reichsfï¿½hrer-SS" was applied to the head of the combined Waffen and Allgemeine-SS. The various Reichsfï¿½hrer-SS were: Julius Schreck 1925-26, Joseph Berchtold 1926-27, Erhard Heiden 1927-29, Heinrich Himmler 1929-45 and lastly Karl Hanke 1945. There was no direct equivalent to this position in any of the other combatant nations of the Second World War.     Note 2) The above table shows what I believe to be the equivalent ranks in the different forces during the years 1939-45. It is not always easy to provide a direct equivalent between nations, or indeed between the SS and the rest of the Wehrmacht. The starting point rank, SS-Schï¿½tze, was the designation for the Infantry and depending on the actual unit, it could be different, for example, Kanonier for the Artillery. The SS-Ranks with, Junker in the title usually refers to non-commissioned Officers who were acting as Officer Cadets pending a definite promotion. During this time they could command troops in the field. A full and exhaustive Rank table would be quite complicated and involve many footnotes and additional explanation; the above is of necessity somewhat simplified.      Note 3) It is sometimes difficult to render words and phrases from one language into another. An example is, Sturmbannfï¿½hrer. In modern German, Sturm means, Storm, or, Assault in the military sense. The word, Bann means a (magic) Spell and Fï¿½hrer, means a Leader or Guide. Clearly Sturmbannfï¿½hrer cannot be rendered as, Storm Spell (magic) Leader, so some further clarification is needed.     German in the Middle Ages used the word Bann both on its own and in conjunction with others, to form words to denote authority and power. Examples are words such as, Banner, meaning a Banner or Flag and Heerbann meaning, Army Command (the power of a King to raise and command an Army). Modern English uses Bann, as in The Banns of Marriage, meaning the command from the minister in the church to the listening congregation to, "raise any cause or just impediment" to the forthcoming match.     In Germany during the 1920's, the Sturm Abteilung, or SA (Storm Detachment) came into being as the street muscle of the Nazi Party. The SA formed themselves into, Companie, three to a Sturm and three, Stï¿½rme, into a Sturmbann. Thus a Sturmbannfï¿½hrer was a, Storm Command Leader, using Command in its noun sense, in the same way that a Colonel could refer to his Regiment as being his Command. Using the normal military grading structure equates a Sturmbann to a Battalion and thus a Sturmbannfï¿½hrer to a Major.     Note 4) The term, Wehrmacht literally means, Armed Forces and covered all branches of the German Armed Forces such as: Heer, (Army), Kriegsmarine (Navy) and Luftwaffe (Air Force). The Waffen-SS were a part of the Heer (Army) section of the Wehrmacht. It is important to realise that the Waffen-SS were not a separate branch of the Wehrmacht that operated independently of the rest; they were an integral part of the whole. It is true that some sections of the Allgemeine-SS were only loosely under Heer (Army) control, for example the Ahnenerbe, which dealt with racial research, were neither fighting soldiers nor connected with the intelligence services of the Third Reich.     Note 5) Unterfï¿½hrer was not an official rank of the SS, but was used to refer to all non-commissioned officer ranks. This term has been used in some of the Dortmund statements made, by various witnesses, for example that by Hauptsturmfï¿½hrer Kahn .     The translations given above are my own and I must bear any criticism for their interpretation.


Which city is served by Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport?

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Of what orchestral instrument is Anne-Sophie Mutter a virtuoso?

Preserving the heavenly sound of Stradivarius violins - CNN.com Preserving the heavenly sound of Stradivarius violins From Lianne Turner, CNN Virtuoso violinists choose Stradivarius violins for their heavenly sound Strad stringed instruments made in Italy in 17th century by mysterious Antonio Stradivari Made with Renaissance technology, some musicians say their quality is unequalled today Strad violins can sell for millions, but are priceless to their players Cremona, Italy (CNN) -- For virtuoso violinist Anne-Sophie Mutter, only one violin can truly give voice to her prodigious talents -- her Stradivarius. And she likens playing it for the first time to meeting her soul mate. "It sounded the way I (had) always been hoping," she said. "It's the oldest part of my body and my soul. The moment I am on stage, we are one, musically." Stradivarius violins -- or "Strads" -- are the instrument of choice for the world's best violinists -- but only a lucky few actually get to play one. Mutter likens hers to an irreplaceable piece of art. Indeed, it was made by Antonio Stradivari, the greatest-ever luthier, or stringed instrument-maker, who lived from 1644 to 1737. Ann Sophie Mutter makes guest appearance Mutter's Strad was crafted in Italy and is at least 250 years old. It has been played by many musicians over the years, including Hungarian violinist Jelly D'Aranyi, for whom famed composer Maurice Ravel wrote his "Tzigane for Violin and Orchestra." So, what is it that makes a Stradivarius so very special? According to Mutter, it's a question of personal fit; for her, it's the "depths of the colors and the incredible amount of dynamic range" that means it can sing out even in a roaring orchestra, yet also complement the softest pianist. Stradivarius stringed instruments may be almost priceless to the people who play them, but they are also serious cultural commodities worthy of six figure sums at auction. Last year, a 1697 Stradivarius violin went under the hammer for a record-breaking $3.6 million. Thought to have once been owned by Napoleon Bonaparte, it was sold to concert violinist Anne Akiko Meyers. It's the oldest part of my body and my soul. The moment I am on stage, we are one, musically --Anne-Sophie Mutter, virtuoso violinist As far as Matthew Hunter, a viola player for the Berlin Philharmonic is concerned, putting a price on a Stradivarius is like putting a price on the Sistine Chapel. "This was made with Renaissance technology," he said of the Strad viola that he plays on loan as director of string ensemble, the Philharmonic Stradivari Soloists. "It was made with hands, wood and metal tools, (and) up to this day nothing has equaled it in quality or beauty." Not much is known about the man whose talents brought these iconic instruments to life. It is thought that Stradivari was born in 1644 in Cremona, northern Italy, and was mentored by violin-maker Nicolo Amati. His instruments, which also include violas and cellos, would be inscribed with the Latin version of his name: "Stradivarius." "No other violin maker has quite the same mystique as Antonio Stradivari," luthier and restorer Bruce Carlson said. "He was prolific, that's for sure," said Carlson, who studied violin-making in Cremona, where Stradivari lived and worked. We have the feeling when we're on tour with these instruments that the owners are more concerned about their instruments (than their) own personal safety --Matthew Hunter, viola player, Berlin Philharmonic RELATED TOPICS "He had very clear ideas of what he was doing, I think. He'd experiment throughout his whole life -- you see little minute changes in his instruments as the years (went) by," Carlson continued. And as with any highly sophisticated piece of equipment, Strads need to be kept finely tuned. At the same time every day, in a chapel-turned-museum in Cremona, a musician named Andrea Mosconi plays a selection of fine violins, including a 1715 Stradivarius, in order to keep their unique sound alive. He says that if they aren't carefully looked after, including being played every day, the wood be