St Jude: 10 things you need to know about the patron saint of lost causes - Mirror Online St Jude: 10 things you need to know about the patron saint of lost causes The hurricane-strength storm heading to Britain has been named after him. But who exactly was St Jude?  Share Saint Jude: Patron saint of lost causes and desperate cases (Photo: Alamy)  Share Get daily updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Weather forecasters are warning us that tomorrow's storm could be the worst for decades . And the fact that it has been named after St Jude - the patron saint of lost causes - isn't exactly reassuring. We've been told to expect winds of up to 90mph, torrential rain, travel chaos and possible disruptions to the power supply , so perhaps we should start to despair. But Monday also happens to be the feast day for this particular saint, so it might not be all bad news. So who was St Jude? Here are the 10 things you need to know about the patron saint of lost causes and desperate cases... 1. St Jude was one of Jesus' 12 apostles, chosen to spread the word of the gospel. 2. He was also known as Thaddeus or Thaddaeus - said to be a surname for the name Labbaeus which means "heart" or courageous". 3. He is believed to have written the book of Jude. Religious scholars say it contains some of the finest expressions of praise to God in the Bible's New Testament. 4. Jude became associated with desperate situations because of a letter he wrote to the Churches of the East. In it he says that the faithful must keep going even in harsh or difficult circumstances. 5. He is thought to have been martyred in Beirut in around 65 AD, along with fellow apostle Simon the Zealot. He is often depicted showing a club or axe, symbolising the way he died. 6. He is also sometimes pictured with a flame above his head. This refers to the Pentecost, where he and the other apostles received the Holy Spirit. 7. The personal ads sections of some newspapers occasionally include messages from people calling on St Jude for help in times of need, or thanking him for his support and guidance. 8. Some choose to carry the image of St Jude on a medal or as a pendant on a necklace to provide comfort. 9. The Shrine of St Jude can be found at the parish church of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Faversham, Kent. It was set up in the 1950s by the church's friars, who noticed they were getting an increasing number of requests for St Jude prayer cards. Donations to "The Shrine of St Jude" began to come in, but one didn't exist - so Friar Elias Lynch set one up. The shrine is visited all year round, but particularly on St Jude's feast day - October 28. 10. St Jude is not to be confused with Judas Iscariot - another of the 12 apostles, but the one who betrayed Jesus.


What is the appropriate nickname of the New Zealand basketball team?

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What nickname is given to the Australian Association Football International team?

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In 'FawIty Towers' Manuel claimed his pet rat was a hamster, but from where?

Fawlty Towers/Basil the Rat - The TV IV Fawlty Towers/Basil the Rat Fawlty Towers — Season Two Basil the Rat is the sixth episode of the second season of Fawlty Towers, and the twelfth episode overall. It is also the final episode of the series, although it aired seven months after the previous episode, 2x05 - The Anniversary . John Cleese claims he and Connie Booth thought long and hard on the order in which to write, shoot and air the episodes of the second season. As they did not intend to make a third season, their primary concern was how to end it. According to Cleese, there were just certain states he couldn't leave Basil Fawlty in. Although several episodes seem to close with logical endings for Basil ( 2x03 - Waldorf Salad and 2x04 - The Kipper and the Corpse among them), Cleese and Booth settled on this one: Basil, believing he is doomed, his 15 years as a hotel owner over, Fawlty Towers to be shut down forever, faints. As the hapless Manuel drags his mentor and tormentor away, Sybil, acting casual, remarks, "I'm afraid it's started to rain again." The most fitting end Cleese and Booth could conceive of for this remarkable, legendary series. Guest Stars: John Quarmby (Mr Carnegie), Ballard Berkeley ( Major Gowen ), Brian Hall ( Terry ), Gilly Flower ( Miss Tibbs ), Renee Roberts ( Miss Gatsby ), David Neville (Ronald), Sabina Franklyn (Quentina), James Taylor (Mr Taylor), Melody Lang (Mrs Taylor), Stuart Sherwin (Guest) Contents 6 Reviews Plot Overview Government health inspector Mr. Carnegie visits Fawlty Towers and declares it filthy, but he gives Basil a day to clean everything up and avoid having his hotel closed down. Basil learns Manuel's pet "hamster" is really a rat, which simply must go before Carnegie returns. Polly claims to find Manuel's rat (named Basil) a good home, but secretly she, Manuel and Terry conspire to hide the rat in the shed. The next day, just before Carnegie arrives, the rat escapes and is spotted in the hotel. Basil the Man poisons a piece of veal as bait, but the veal gets mixed in with the other, non-poisoned meat just as Carnegie orders veal for lunch. While Terry and Basil use the cat as a guinea pig for Carnegie's veal, everyone tries frantically to catch the loose rat. At last, Manuel catches Basil the Rat and hides him in the biscuits, just as those same biscuits are served to a very surprised Carnegie. Notes The sign reads, "FARTY TOWELS." The final "S" is halfway out of frame. Alternate Titles This episode was entitled "Rats" in the original TV listings and "Basil the Rat" in the 1980s VHS release and all subsequent releases. See 1x03 - The Wedding Party for an explanation of the alternate titles. (See also: 1x05 - Gourmet Night , 2x01 - Communication Problems , 2x03 - Waldorf Salad and 2x04 - The Kipper and the Corpse .) Timeline When Sybil learns of Manuel's rat, she says to Basil, "Well, you mean he's had it for a whole year and you've only just found out?" In 1x06 - The Germans , Manuel claimed to have a hamster, but that took place three years prior to this episode by the timeline. However, as hamsters and rats alike have life spans of roughly two years, it is likely that Manuel had a hamster three years ago, and this "filigree Siberian hamster" was bought as a replacement for an earlier one, who died. Arc Advancement Happenings Characters Basil and Manuel : Manuel names his pet rat "Basil" - apparently as a tribute, although Basil takes it as an insult. This is further proof of the respect and affection Manuel has for Basil, even though Basil torments him. Referbacks 1x04 - Hotel Inspectors : Basil mentioned "the cat" in passing in that episode. Their cat Puss is at last seen in this episode. 1x06 - The Germans : Manuel first mentioned his hamster in that episode, but this is the first time we've seen that he indeed has a hamster. Also in that episode, Major Gowen revealed his hatred of Germans. Thus, when Basil first sees the Major firing at "vermin," it is understandable he would think the Major was firing at Germans. Trivia The Show Behind the Scenes Family Connect


Who in Greek mythology was the mother of Clytemnestra and Helen?

Clytemnestra Clytemnestra See More Clytemnestra Pictures > In Greek mythology, Clytemnestra was the wife of Agamemnon , king of Mycenae or Argos . She was the daughter of Tyndareus and Leda , rulers of Sparta , and sister of Castor , Polydeuces , and Helen . When her sister Helen and wife of Agamemnon 's brother, Menelaus , was abducted by Paris and was taken to Troy , Agamemnon decided to help his brother and bring his wife back, thus starting the Trojan War . Before the army left for Troy , Agamemnon was forced to sacrifice his daughter Iphigenia , as he had caused the wrath of Artemis . While he was away, Clytemnestra started an affair with Aegisthus , with whom she plotted against her husband. Clytemnestra was angry with her husband, both because of her daughter's sacrifice, as well as because Agamemnon had killed her first husband and taken her by force. Upon his return from Troy , Agamemnon was welcomed by his wife. When he went to take a bath, Clytemnestra threw a net on him and stabbed him. Agamemnon 's concubine, Cassandra , who was outside the palace, had foreseen the plot, but as she was cursed by the god Apollo , no one believed her and she reluctantly accepted her fate and was slain. Aegisthus and Clytemnestra took the rule of Mycenae for seven years, until Orestes , the son of Clytemnestra and Agamemnon , returned and killed his mother and her lover as revenge for his father's death. Clytemnestra Is also called Clytaemnestra.


Which architect designed Blenheim Palace?

Blenheim Palace | Historic Oxfordshire Guide HERITAGE HIGHLIGHTS:   Birthplace of Winston Churchill Blenheim Palace entrance Summary One of the great treasure houses of England, Blenheim Palace was a gift from a grateful Queen Anne to John Churchill, 1st Duke of Marlborough for his victory at the Battle of Blenheim in 1704. A descendant of the Duke was Winston Churchill, who was born in a small room near the grandiose main entry. An exhibit tells the story of Churchill's life and times. The interiors are truly magnificent: one of the most ebullient expressions of Baroque style in England. Designed by John Vanbrugh, and completed by Nicholas Hawksmoor, with grounds by Capability Brown. Take your time, there's a lot to take in. The House When John Churchill, leader of the English forces in the War of the Spanish Succession, triumphed over the French at Blenheim, in modern Austria, he might have suspected that Queen Anne would offer him some kind of reward. Surely he could not have foreseen just how generous the monarch would be. Churchill owed his good fortune to his wife Sarah, who was the queen's confident and best friend. Anne made Churchill 1st Duke of Marlborough, and had Blenheim Palace built for him on the former royal manor of Woodstock. The monarch had Parliament grant £240,000 for the construction of Blenheim, a huge sum in those days. So influential was Marlborough, mainly through the considerable political machinations of his wife, that it was said he was effectively the ruler of the country. South range and Great Court The architect responsible for creating one of the finest stately homes of his or any other age was John Vanbrugh. It was a curious appointment, as Vanbrugh had limited architectural experience, but the results, though not to everyone's tastes, speak for themselves. The Duchess wanted Sir Christopher Wren to take charge of the project, but for once she did not get her way. The Duke chanced to meet young playwright John Vanbrugh at a playhouse, and, it is said, was so impressed that he offered him the commission on the spot. There is more to the tale than this, for Vanbrugh had already begun the extravagant Castle Howard in Yorkshire, in conjunction with architect Nicholas Hawksmoor. Churchill probably knew of the work at Castle Howard and desired something equally extravagant at Blenheim. HERITAGE HIGHLIGHT In the park at Blenheim is Fair Rosamund's Well, supposed site of a house built by Henry II for his mistress, Rosamund de Clifford. Several legends surround Rosamund. One claims that the king built his lover's bower at the centre of a maze, through which he alone knew the path. Another tale claims that Rosamund took her own life, but an alternative version tells that Henry's volatile queen, Eleanor of Aquitaine, poisoned her rival for the king's affections. If that was the case, he got his wish, for Vanbrugh created a lavish building, supremely ornate and very military in bearing. The house was designed to be seen from afar, which may explain something of the immense size and bulk of the edifice, which seems quite overdone up close. Churchill's birthplace chamber Work did not progress smoothly, however. Political factions in Parliament complained over the cost of the palace and the flamboyance of the design. Sarah Churchill, peeved that her favourite, Wren, had been bypassed for the commission, criticized Vanbrugh's work at every opportunity. Finally she had Vanbrugh banned from the building site, though the architect snuck back in in secret to view progress. The work of completing Blenheim Palace was left to Nicholas Hawksmoor. When Blenheim was finally opened to the public in 1725 Vanbrugh and his wife attempted to view the palace but were refused entry. So controversial was Vanbrugh's design that, far from making his name, he received few other commissions as an architect. Long before that time Queen Anne had fallen out with Sarah Churchill, and refused further money to pay for the palace construction. The Duke and Duchess were exiled, only to return the day after Anne died in 1714. House o


Which planet has moons called Triton and Nereid?

Which planet has moons called Triton and Proteus? | Reference.com Which planet has moons called Triton and Proteus? A: Quick Answer Triton and Proteus are moons of the planet Neptune. With a diameter of 1,700 miles, Triton is the largest moon. William Lassell discovered this moon in 1846. The Voyager 2 spacecraft discovered Proteus in 1989. Proteus is Neptune's second largest moon. Full Answer Neptune has other moons, such as Nereid, Galatea, Larissa and Naiad. Discovered in 1949, Nereid is Neptune's third largest moon. As of 2014, Neptune has 14 known moons. In the solar system, Neptune is the farthest planet from the sun. It also is a gas giant that has a surface temperature of -346 degrees Fahrenheit. Its atmosphere contains helium hydrogen and small quantities of methane. Neptune’s rotation about the sun takes approximately 164.8 Earth years.


People hoping to follow which career are trained at Norland College?

New College Durham | Student accepted into Norland College Student accepted into Norland College A childcare student from New College Durham is studying at the prestigious Norland College in Bath. 18-year-old Faye Neville completed her two year Level 3 CACHE Diploma in Child Care and Education at New College Durham in the summer and is now studying the three year BA (Hons) in Early Years Development and Learning with the Norland Diploma at Norland College. Faye from Sherburn Village said: “I was really excited about living in Bath and being independent. I have now completed my first semester here which has entailed: making bunting, learning how to bath a baby, terry towel fold a nappy and top and tail a baby. I have also learned about food and nutrition and learning cooking skills from scratch which has helped me a lot! I am looking forward to continuing my second semester and see what the rest of the year has to offer.” She continues: “My course at New College Durham and my placements provided me with great experiences and gave me an insight into what the nanny role would entail.” Faye had to undertake a rigorous interview process where 250 applicants were shortlisted for only 80 places and Faye was successful in obtaining a conditional offer. This is the first student from New College Durham to be accepted by the prestigious nanny training school. Faye’s tutor and a lecturer in Early Years at New College Durham, Rachel Proud, said: “I was thrilled to hear of this excellent opportunity offered to Faye. She demonstrated her commitment to her course at New College Durham and had a very good work ethic. She was already undertaking nanny duties for some local families and successfully completed various placements as part of her course, all with positive reports about her skills and abilities as a future early years practitioner. We wish her all the best in this exciting new venture.” Norland Nannies, in their distinctive brown uniforms and bowler hats are sought after worldwide as their training is regarded as a hallmark of quality for early years practitioners.  Norland Nannies are recruited by many famous people, including the Royal Family. Helen Owen, Head of School for Early Years Health and Care at New College Durham, said: “We hope that other childcare students will aspire to follow in Faye’s footsteps.  It highlights the wide range of opportunities available to students after completing this course and shows that New College Durham is a centre of excellence providing students with the skills and knowledge required for a successful career.” Related information


In the Rupert Bear stories, what was the name of the pug dog?

Rupert Bear - Visit Nutwood Visit Nutwood SALES Nutwood Rupert lives in a cottage in Nutwood village with his parents, Mr and Mrs Bear, and is recognisable in his red jumper and yellow checked scarf and trousers. The family have an annual summer seaside holiday and occasionally also visit Rupert's aunts and uncles. Rupert's closest chums are Bill Badger, Algy Pug, Podgy Pig and Edward Trunk, an elephant. An assortment of animal chums appear with Rupert, including Pong-Ping, the Pekinese, 'Rastus Mouse, Willie Mouse, Ferdy and Freddy Fox, Reggie and Rex Rabbit, Lily Duckling. The stories also feature human characters - the Professor, Sailor Sam, the Chinese Conjurer and his daughter, Tigerlily, and the Sage of Um, who travels in his upturned umbrella, are often seen. Adventures involve journeys to the bottom of the sea, King Frost's Ice Palace, the Weather Clerk's headquarters and numerous locations, where Imps and Elves are sometimes encountered. Ingenious inventions enable Rupert to fly to far away places quickly. Many characters and friends join Rupert in his stories, which usually begin with him leaving Nutwood, enjoying an adventure, and then returning safely home. Bill Badger Bill, one of Rupert's closest chums, always looks on the bright side. He shares many adventures, and is a long-standing pal Rupert relies on. Bill has a good sense of fun, and lives with his parents and baby brother in Nutwood. Algy Pug Algy likes playing practical jokes, and is a close fun-loving friend of Rupert. He likes being out of doors, enjoying adventures in the countryside with Rupert and his pals. Edward Trunk The cheerful elephant pal is strong, and always tries to help his friends. Edward lives in Nutwood with his mother, father and baby brother, Pompey. Podgy Pig A greedy, good-hearted pal, Podgy is often lazy. However, he joins in with the chums in many adventures. His favourite pastime is eating food. His cousin Rosalie appears in some stories. Bingo Pup The brainy Bingo loves inventing, and is good at making things work. He is one of Rupert's pals, although occasionally he goes off by himself. Tigerlily The young daughter of the Chinese Conjurer often misuses magic, which causes problems for Rupert' in his adventures. Tigerlily is mischievous, but usually helps put matters right. Professor The adult inventor friend of Rupert lives in a castle tower. The Professor has invented many flying machines, and often they are the cause of many exciting adventures. Pong-Ping The Pekinese friend of Rupert lives in Nutwood with his pet dragon, Ming. Sometimes Pong-Ping travels to China using his special lift. Although occasionally quick tempered, Pong-Ping is a good chum. Rastus Mouse The country mouse enjoys adventures with Rupert. Rastus who wears a brown tweed suit is less shy than his cousin Willie. Willie Mouse The timid Willie is one of Rupert's closest chums. He is able to squeeze through gaps, due to his size. Freddy and Ferdie Fox The identical brothers are mischief-makers, playing tricks on Rupert. They attend Nutwood school. Mr and Mrs Bear Rupert's parents are used to their son going off on adventures, and welcoming him home on his return. Mrs Bear is often busy about their cottage whilst Mr Bear tidies up the garden. Lily Duckling Recognisable in her bonnet and cape, Lily is seen around Nutwood village. A friend of Rupert, Lily is timid and inquisitive; she is aware of what is going on. Sailor Sam An adult seafaring friend, Sam lives in a shack on the edge of Nutwood. He takes Rupert for rides to the seaside in his motorcycle sidecar, and is involved in many sea adventures. Chinese Conjuror The father of Tigerlily has magic powers and can cast spells. He lives in a pagoda in Nutwood. The Sage of Um The eccentric, wise old man flies in his brella - an upside-down umbrella. He lives on Um Island with a band of unicorns. Reggie & Rex Rabbit The identical twins are in Rupert's class at Nutwood school. Dressed alike, they enjoy sharing in Rupert's fun and games. Clara Cat Clara is involved in a recent story, having moved from Nutches


Which German novelist, a Nobel prize winner in 1999, wrote 'A Wide Field' and 'The Tin Drum'?

German literary lion Gunter Grass dies at 87 German literary lion Gunter Grass dies at 87 Kate Millar German novelist Gunter Grass was awarded the Nobel literature prize in 1999 (AFP Photo/Marcus Brandt) More Berlin (AFP) - Germany's Nobel-winning author, Gunter Grass, who acted as a moral compass for many in the postwar nation but later provoked criticism over his own World War II past, died Monday aged 87, his publishers said. The writer, one of Germany's most influential if controversial intellectual figures, died in a hospital in the northern city of Luebeck, the Steidl publishing house said. Grass achieved world fame with his debut and best-known novel "The Tin Drum" in 1959, quickly followed by "Cat and Mouse" and "Dog Years", all dealing with the rise of Nazism in his city of birth, Danzig, now Gdansk in Poland. He pressed Germany for decades to face up to its Nazi past, winning the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1999, when the Swedish Academy said his "frolicsome black fables portray the forgotten face of history". Chancellor Angela Merkel led tributes to Grass, who was also a poet, playwright and sculptor, and was often seen puffing on his pipe, sporting his trademark walrus moustache. Merkel said Grass had "accompanied and shaped Germany's post-war history with his artistic as well as his social and political engagement like only a few", according to her spokesman. But Grass also shocked his admirers and provoked an outcry in 2006 when he revealed, six decades after World War II, that he had been called up into Hitler's notorious Waffen SS at the age of 17. He put his more than 60-year silence over his Waffen SS conscription down to a sense of "shame" and said he wanted to use his memoirs to fully explain his past. "What I accepted with pride in my younger years I wanted to keep quiet about after the war because of my growing shame," he wrote in the 2006 autobiography "Peeling the Onion". In 2012, he courted controversy again -- and was declared persona non grata by Israel -- after publishing a prose-poem, "What Must Be Said", that painted Israel as the Middle East's biggest threat to peace. In it, Grass voiced fears that a nuclear-armed Israel would mount a "first strike" against Iran and wipe out its people, prompting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to slam the poem as "shameful". Grass, a longtime leftist activist, said he was particularly stung by the widespread accusations of anti-Semitism against him in the German media. He also said he regretted not specifying his criticism was targeted at the Israeli government and not the country as a whole. - Father figure - President Joachim Gauck said Grass' works reflected the "great hopes and mistakes, the fears and desires of whole generations", while Foreign Minister Frank-Walter Steinmeier said the country had lost one of its greats. "Grass was the father figure for the thinking and writing of a Germany that was coming of age," he said in a statement. British-Indian writer Salman Rushdie tweeted that the news of Grass' death was "very sad". "A true giant, inspiration, and friend. Drum for him, little Oskar," he wrote in a tweet, referring to the main character in "The Tin Drum". Austrian Nobel literature prize laureate Elfriede Jelinek stressed the early influence Grass had had on her, in comments to the Austria Press Agency. Swedish Academy member Per Waestberg told AFP that Grass was "the greatest German writer of the second half of the 20th century" adding that his 1999 Nobel had aimed to "crown" the century. Grass' works have a strong political dimension and are considered part of the postwar German literary movement dealing with "coming to terms with the past". During World War II, he was wounded and taken prisoner by the Allies. His Danzig Trilogy is set in the ethnically-mixed region of his childhood. Danzig was handed to Poland after the war, when its ethnic German population fled or were expelled. "The Tin Drum", his magic realism text about Oskar Matzerath, who decides never to grow up, was adapted into an Oscar-winning film by Volker Schloen


Which Saint was the father of the Virgin Mary?

The Virgin Mary - American TFP American TFP INTRODUCTION Our Life and Our Sweetness When the Blessed Virgin enters into the life of a soul, she causes a radiant springtime to blossom there. She chases away gloomy clouds of sadness, doubt, and discouragement. Hearts that give themselves sincerely to her are flooded with clarity, peace, and happiness.   Would you like to transform your life? Would you like to practice easily those virtues God asks of you and yet seem so inaccessible? Would you like to know the indescribable joys that only the love of Jesus can obtain, and which have caused the delight of saints? Would you like to experience these marvels yourself? If you sincerely desire this, do not hesitate a second: Go to Mary. There is no more direct route to Our Lord.   In these few pages, we propose to study the radiant figure of the Immaculate Mother. By following her through the main phases of her life, we can learn to know her better and thus love her with greater tenderness, invoke her with greater confidence, and serve her with greater fidelity. In so doing, we will have efficaciously progressed toward the salvation of our own souls, for devotion to Our Lady is one of the surest signs of predestination.   Mary, as we chant in the Divine Office, is our life and our sweetness—“Vita, dulcedo et spes nostra, salve!” These consoling and profound words will serve as a dogmatic introduction to this modest volume and will recall the important role that the Mother of Christ plays in each of our lives. It is true that heretics are scandalized at the cult with which we honor the Blessed Virgin. “How dare you call Mary ‘your life’!” they exclaim. “Jesus alone is the life of souls. He declared this solemnly at the Last Supper: when He said ‘I am the way, the truth and the life; no one comes to the Father except through Me.’ 1 The Savior did love His mother but never offered her such exaggerated praise…” Such is the great objection of the Protestants.   We answer by boldly proclaiming what Our Lord did for us. He took on a body like ours to win our hearts and become our companion and friend. He led a life of labor and obscurity for nearly thirty years to encourage us by His divine example. He revealed eternal truths to enlighten our darkened minds. Undergoing the horrible tortures of the Passion, He suffered and died in expiation for our sins. Finally, He hid Himself under the Eucharistic veil to render Himself as food for our souls and the faithful companion of our exile here below. Jesus certainly is the life of our wretched hearts. Remove from our Religion the Gospel that instructs us, the sacrament of Penance that returns us to life, and the Eucharist that feeds us, and nothing would be left. Indeed, we would languish in desperation in the shadow of death. Yet this abundant and divine life the Savior brings us is bestowed upon us only through Mary. The Messias could have come to earth as Adam did—in the fullness of His strength and beauty. Nothing would have been easier for the Almighty! Instead, He chose to be born of a Virgin. Indeed, Mary formed His divine body in her immaculate womb. It was she who fed and watched over Him during His first years, keeping Him near her for a long time. When the hour of her supreme immolation had arrived, she stood at the foot of the cross. With her wholly agonized soul, she offered to the Father His beloved Son for the salvation of mankind. It is Mary who gives Jesus to the world. The sublime role of the Virgin Mother continues. Our Lord is not merely content with coming into the world in the grotto of Bethlehem. He actually desires to be born in each of our souls. When we receive sanctifying grace, the life of Christ is born within us. However, Our Lord is not to be born in our hearts only to die soon after! He wishes to grow and take form in our innermost being. This happens when we progress in virtue. This mysterious birth and growth of Our Lord within us is the work of the Virgin Mary. No Catholic should have the slightest doubt about this. Our Lady is she who bestows the graces the


Who was the first man to swim 100 metres in less than a minute?

Swimming History | iSport.com History History of Swimming Although humans have been swimming for thousands of years, swimming only became a competitive sport in the early 1800s. Today, swimming is the third most-watched sport in the Olympic Games. Crossing the English Channel In 1875, Matthew Webb ignited public interest in swimming when he became the first person to swim across the English Channel. Swimming only breastroke, it took him more than 21 hours to complete this feat. Thirty-one years would pass before another person would successfully swim across the Channel. The Debut of Modern Olympic Swimming In the first modern Olympic Games in 1896, men competed in four swimming events, all contested in the choppy open water of the Mediterranean Sea. Four years later at the 1900 Summer Games in Paris, all the swimming events (which included an obstacle course) were contested in the Seine River. Freestyle Evolves In the early years of recreational and competitive swimming, breastroke was the only stroke swum. In 1902, Australian Richard Cavill was the first to swim with an up-and-down kick and alternating over-arm recoveries. This stroke, dubbed the “Australian crawl,” was the beginning of modern freestyle. Johnny Weissmuller (who went on greater fame playing Tarzan in the movie of the same name) became the first man to break the one-minute barrier in the 100 Freestyle in 1912. Women Make Splash Entering Swimming Record Books For a variety of reasons, women had not been allowed to compete in Olympic swimming (or most other Olympic sports, for that matter) prior to 1912. But that year, women made their Olympic swimming debut, racing in the 100 meter Freestyle and the 4 x 100 meter Freestyle Relay. In 1926, Gertrude Ederle, at age 19, became the first woman to swim the English Channel. She beat the contemporary men’s record by two hours, and secured her place in history as the first woman in a major sport to best a men’s record. The next year the Channel Swimming Association was founded. The organization would not only establish rules for “crossing the English channel,” but have tremendous influence over the growth and development of open water swimming as a sport. Butterfly Emerges as a New Stroke As the sport of swimming grew, many swimmers and coaches began experimenting with new technique, particularly in an attempt to make breastroke faster. In the 1930s Americans David Armbruster and Jack Sieg came up with the double over-the-water arm recovery and the dolphin kick, respectively, which combined to form butterfly. It was allowed as an alternative form of breastroke until the 1950s, when it was declared a separate stroke. Also in the 1950s, flip turns, or tumbleturns, were first used in Olympic competition. At the 1972 Olympics in Munich, Mark Spitz won a record seven gold medals in one Games, while sporting his famous “drag-reducing” mustache. (Later in life he would admit that the mustache provided no hydrodynamic advantage, and that he had made the claim in an attempt to psych out his Russian competitors.) The following Olympiad, in 1976, swimmers were finally allowed to wear goggles. Open Water Swimming Goes Very, Very Cold Lynne Cox, inspired by Gertrude Ederle and gifted with a unique physiology, swam across the Bering Strait in 1987 without a wetsuit. Her swim was also a feat of international political persuasion, as it took place at a time when Cold War tensions between the United States and the USSR were running high. Later, she would be the first person, man or woman, to swim just over a mile in the icy waters of Antarctica. Backstroke Goes Underwater, Forcing a Rule Change In 1988, American David Berkoff and other backstroke swimmers demonstrated that they could go much faster by doing underwater butterfly kicks on their back than by swimming on the surface. As a result, Japanese swimmer David Suzuki and Berkoff, the Olympic gold and silver medalists in the 100 Backstroke, went more than thirty-three meters under water at the Summer Games that year. FINA quickly amended the swimming rules to state that backstr


What common name is given to the lowest temperature at which a material gives off enough flammable vapour for it to ignite?

WHMIS Quick Facts - Flammable and Combustible Liquids Flammable and Combustible Liquids ISBN : 0-662-36779-0 Cat. No. : H46-2/04-350E Help on accessing alternative formats, such as Portable Document Format ( PDF ), Microsoft Word and PowerPoint ( PPT ) files, can be obtained in the alternate format help section . Common combustible liquids are: diesel fuel,kerosene. Common flammable liquids are: gasoline,turpentine,acetone. Flammable liquids give off vapour that can easily be ignited at normal working temperatures. A combustible liquid does not catch fire as easily as a flammable liquid.Under WHMIS,a flammable liquid has a flash point*under 37.8 ° C (100 ° F). A combustible liquid has a flash point,above normal workng temperature,from 37.8 to 93.3 ° C (100 to 200 ° F). Glossary of Terms Flash Point The lowest temperature at which a liquid "burns". At the flash point the liquid gives off enough vapour to form a flammable air-vapour mixture near its surface. Lower Explosive Limit (LEL) The lowest concentration of vapour in air that will burn or explode upon contact with a source of ignition. Ignition Source(s) Common ignition sources include sparks, flames,friction,and hot surfaces."Hidden"sources include static electricity,light switches,and other electrical devices such as power tools. Hazards of Flammable/Combustible Liquids Fire or Explosion - A fire/explosion requires fuel (such as flammable vapour),air,and an ignition source*. Remember there are many hidden ignition sources. Always assume there are ignition sources around you. The best protection from fire/explosion is to minimize the amount of flammable vapour and mists released into the workplace air in order to prevent the buildup of a flammable atmosphere. Combustible liquids used in high temperature processes can be as hazardous as flammable liquids. Other Hazards - Even if you are working well below the lower explosive limit (LEL)*,remember that many of these liquids can also pose health hazards and be reactive. Working Safely with Flammable Materials CONSULT the Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for information about the hazards and necessary precautions for the materials you are using. PREVENT the release of flammable vapours and mists into the workplace air to minimize fire/explosion risk. USE only in well-ventilated areas. KEEP containers closed. USE the smallest amount of flammable liquid necessary in the work area. CLEAN up spills immediately. USE non-sparking ventilation systems and equipment. GROUND all metal drums,transfer vessels,hoses and piping to prevent buildup of static charge.Ground clips must contact bare metal. USE only containers and dispensing equipment (faucet, pump,drip can)that are approved for use with flammable liquids. PRACTICE good housekeeping by keeping areas clear of materials that can burn. REPORT leaks,spills and ventilation failures to your supervisor immediately. UNDERSTAND and PRACTICE emergency procedures so that you know what to do if it becomes necessary. DO NOT HEAT containers or distribution systems containing flammable or combustible liquids. DO NOT USE flammable or combustible liquids for anything other than their intended uses. In the event of an emergency... Warn people in the area and move to a safe location to call for emergency help. For additional information and resources visit www.whmis.gc.ca and/or www.ccohs.ca Date Modified: 2008-01-18


For which county did Mike Gatting play cricket?

Mike Gatting | England Cricket | Cricket Players and Officials | ESPN Cricinfo 1975 - 1998 Profile For two decades, it was a sight as characteristic of Lord's as Father Time himself: Mike Gatting, with jutting beard and strutting gait, biffing the ball past extra cover for Middlesex or England. If a spinner was bowling, he probably wouldn't be on long: "Gatt" murdered spinners. Squat and tubby, he never looked a sportsmen from a distance, though at close quarters his oak-tree forearms gave a clue. He was a natural, a point recognised by the selectors when they sent him on tour as a 20-year-old, in 1977-78. But it would take seven more years, and 54 Test innings, before he made a hundred. In the meantime, he batted every position except first violin. Finally, he reached maturity with 136 in adversity at Bombay, an innings of such guts that the British press broke its rule and applauded. Then there was no stopping him. His captaincy - the job came a year later - had a bristling quality, like his batting. But the triumph of the surprise Ashes win in 1986-87 was followed later that year by his argument with the Pakistani umpire Shakoor Rana - routine in most sports, shocking in cricket - which reverberated round the world. Gatting's bristling had got the better of him. It took six months for Gatting to be sacked, and then it was ostensibly (and ludicrously) because of an alleged sexual encounter with a barmaid. The selectors wanted him back in 1989 but their choice was vetoed; Gatting, in pique and sadness, took a rebel team to South Africa instead and the captaincy never came back to him. He had a sense of fair play and not much subtlety; he suffered for being a straightforward man in a game run by dissemblers. Matthew Engel


What was the word for an Indian soldier serving under the British in India?

The Indian sepoy in the First World War - The British Library The Indian sepoy in the First World War Theme:  Race, empire and colonial troops Dr Santanu Das reveals the role of the Indian sepoy in World War One and explores the fragments of historical sources that shed light on the experiences of the one million Indians who served. ‘Do not think that this is war. This is not war. It is the ending of the world. This is just such a war as was related in the Mahabharata [the Indian epic] about our forefathers’, wrote a wounded Indian soldier from a hospital in England on 29 January 1915. This anonymous sepoy [from the Persian word sipahi meaning soldier] was one among over one million Indians, including over 621,224 combatants and 474,789 non-combatants, sent overseas between August 1914 and December 1919 for the Great War [1] . They served in places as diverse as France and Belgium, Mesopotamia, Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine and Sinai, and East and West Africa, testifying to the global nature of the First World War and its reach for the subjects of the empire. Of all the colonies in the British, French and German empires, the contribution of undivided India (comprising present-day India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Burma and Sri Lanka) in terms of manpower remains the highest: a total of one and half million men, including soldiers and non-combatants, were recruited into the British Indian army during the First World War. India joined the war as part of the British empire. In late September and early October, two Indian divisions – renamed Lahore and Meerut and totalling some 24,000 men – arrived at Marseilles to the joyous cries of ‘Vivent les Hindous’ and were placed under the command of General Sir James Willcocks. They were almost immediately sent to the trenches to fill in the gaps left by the heavy casualties suffered by the British Expeditionary Force. Over the next four years, a total of 140,000 men would be sent to France. Most of them would serve there from October 1914 to December 1915: they took part in some of the fiercest battles – Ypres, Givenchy, Neuve Chapelle, Festubert and Loos – often suffering traumatic losses and winning the first Victoria Crosses to be awarded to Indians. Analysis of 1000 injuries received in action and the theory of self-infliction Secret document assessing the extent to which Indian troops were wounding themselves to avoid fighting. The conclusion states that there was no statistical evidence to support this claim. Free from known copyright restrictions The achievement of the Indian Corps in the Western Front has been the subject of intense debate. Military historians such as Jeffrey Greenhut had pointed out their uneven performance, noting the unsuitability of a colonial army raised primarily for internal and frontier defence for industrial warfare or the long European winters, without adequate training or winter clothing. However, some of these ideas have been challenged by a younger generation of scholars such as George Morton-Jack who have argued for the professionalism and competence of the Indian Corps on the Western Front. In fact, both views can be accommodated. There were reports of widespread loss of morale and allegations of self-wounding in late October and early November of 1914, after the first shock of industrial combat, but over the long winter, Indians were responsible for manning one third of the British line in France. They formed half of the attacking force in the Battle of Neuve Chapelle on 10-12 March, 1915, and there were records of exceptional bravery, with Khudadad Khan receiving the first Victoria Cross to be received by a South Asian soldier. However, in the early months of 1916, the infantry divisions were withdrawn (while the cavalry remained behind) and redeployed in Mesopotamia which henceforth would form their main scene of action. Some 588,717 Indians, including 7,182 officers, 287,753 other ranks and 293,152 non-combatant ‘followers’ (often forming porter and labour corps), served in Mesopotamia [2] . A significant number – often estimated at around 10,0


In Norse mythology, what is the name of Odin's eight-legged horse?

Sleipnir - Norse Mythology for Smart People Norse Mythology for Smart People Sleipnir Odin riding Sleipnir (detail from the Tjängvide Runestone) Sleipnir (pronounced “SLAYP-neer”; Old Norse Sleipnir, “The Sliding One”) is the eight-legged horse of the god Odin . Sleipnir is one of Odin’s many shamanic helping spirits, ranks that also include the valkyries and Hugin and Munin , and he can probably be classified as a fylgja . Odin rides Sleipnir on his frequent journeys throughout the Nine Worlds , which are held in the branches and roots of the world-tree Yggdrasil . The eight-legged horse as a means of transportation used by shamans in their ecstatic travels throughout the cosmos is a motif that can be found in a staggering number of indigenous traditions from all over the world. Sleipnir is “the shamanic horse par excellence,”[1] just as Odin is the shamanic god par excellence. Sleipnir was born when the god Loki shape-shifted into a mare and became pregnant by the stallion of a giant , as is recounted in the tale of The Fortification of Asgard . Looking for more great information on Norse mythology and religion? While this site provides the ultimate online introduction to the topic, my book The Viking Spirit provides the ultimate introduction to Norse mythology and religion period. I’ve also written a popular list of The 10 Best Norse Mythology Books , which you’ll probably find helpful in your pursuit. References: [1] Price, Neil S. 2002. The Viking Way: Religion and War in Late Iron Age Scandinavia. p. 320-323. The Ultimate Online Resource for Norse Mythology and Religion My Books


In warfare, what name is given to a hastily constructed temporary defence or a parapet a few feet high, the name deriving from the approximate height that it is built to?

Squierï¿½s Aboriginal Monuments 1847 ABORIGINAL MONUMENTS OF THE MISSISSIPPI VALLEY. *   * WITHIN the past two years, public attention has several times beet] directed to the extensive investigations in progress, by Messrs. E. G. Squier and E. H. DAVIS, M. D., of Ohio, into the aboriginal remains of the West, and particularly those of the Ohio valley. During this period, these gentlemen were in constant communication with the American Ethnological Society, of which they are members ; and it was early proposed, and preparations accordingly made, to embody the results of their inquiries in its published Transactions, Their researches, however, were subsequently so greatly extended, and crowned with such remarkable results, as to place their publication, in an adequate style of illustration, entirely beyond any means at the command of the Society. At this juncture, their MSS. and ‑accompanying illustrations, were submitted to the newly organized Smithsonian Institution, and accepted for publication as the first volume of the " SMITHSONIAN CONTRIBUTIONS TO KNOWLEDGE." This work, greatly surpassing in magnitude, as in the number, importance, and interesting nature of its facts, any publication of the kind ever before undertaken in this country, is now in press, and will be issued some time during the ensuing winter. The paper herewith presented, embraces only such detached general observations as may Serve to illustrate the antiquities of our country, without anticipating any of the more important discoveries and interesting details of the prospective great work from the same hands, and must not be taken to exhibit a complete or adequate view of the subject. It only aims to group. and in some degree to generalize, the various ancient remains of the West, so as to furnish some rational conception of their extent variety, and prevailing character.     THAT the western portion of the United States, embraced within the great basin of the Mississippi River and its tributaries, abounds with rude but imposing monuments, the origin of which is lost in the obscurity of antiquity, is \6\ a fact generally known. Very imperfect notions, however, of the extent, number, and character of these remains are entertained by the world at large. Even where they are most abundant and interesting, the general ignorance, in these respects, appears greatest. It seems strange that hitherto, while every other branch of research has enlisted active and enlightened minds in its elucidation, the archeological field has been left comparatively unoccupied. It is true, isolated and detached observations, and occasional limited explorations, have been made, serving to provoke rather than satisfy inquiry; but nothing like a thorough and systematic investigation, carried on over an extended field, has heretofore been attempted. This has resulted less, perhaps, " because men are incurious about nearer, and intent upon more distant objects,"* than from the lack, among a pioneer population, of the time and money necessary to so laborious and costly an undertaking, and of the inducements which enlightened approbation, in older communities, holds out to original research and development. Account far the fact as we may, there is no doubt that, up to this time, the world has been put in possession of too few well‑ authenticated facts, relating to the ancient aboriginal monuments of our country, to enable the inquirer to form any satisfactory conclusion as to their extent, number, character, origin, or purposes. Their absence has been poorly supplied by speculations, which, however ingenious they may be, have no firmer foundation than the fancy of their authors, and can serve only further to involve a subject already sufficiently obscure, and which cannot be elucidated except by a strict observance of the rule, regulating scientific research. * Pliny,   It was under a vivid impression of the general deficiency, in this respect,‑‑the extreme paucity of facts, and the very loose manner in which they had been presented, that the writer of this memoir, and his associate, E


In which children's TV programme did you see Mrs Goggins and Tom Pottage?

Postman Pat - Show News, Reviews, Recaps and Photos - TV.com EDIT Postman Pat was based on a series of books by John Cunliffe, the program is about a rural postman who helps his friends in the village of Greendale, based supposedly in Cumbria, England. The first series of thirteen 15-minute episodes was produced by Woodland Animations and broadcast by the BBC in 1981. Ivor Wood, a vetaran of animations like The Magic Roundabout, was at the helm as producer. Ken Barrie sang the well known theme tune and provided the narration. The stories were very successful and have seen endless repeats over the years. To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the show in 1991, the old production crew was reunited for two one-off 25 minute specials, again shown by the BBC. Two more came in 1995, and these were followed by a second full series of 13 adventures. Then, after almost 10 years of absence from our screens, Postman Pat returned in 2004 for his third series. This consisted of 25 new episodes and several specials. The model animation was a far cry from the simple look of the early 80's, with brighter sets, much smoother puppet movements and characters voices lip-synched. Ken Barrie is still the voice of our favorite postman, but he is also joined by a cast of other talented voice artists, like Carole Boyd. For the final season in 2008, the series was titled Postman Pat: Special Delivery Service. The show aired on BBC2 from 1981-2002, CBBC from 1986-2002 and at CBeebies from 2003-2008. Reruns continue today on CBeebies. moreless


In which Shakespeare play would you find the characters Gertrude, Laertes and Horatio?

Hamlet: Play Summary | Shakespeare's Hamlet | Study Guide | CliffsNotes    Bookmark this page    Manage My Reading List Prince Hamlet is depressed. Having been summoned home to Denmark from school in Germany to attend his father's funeral, he is shocked to find his mother Gertrude already remarried. The Queen has wed Hamlet's Uncle Claudius , the dead king's brother. To Hamlet, the marriage is "foul incest." Worse still, Claudius has had himself crowned King despite the fact that Hamlet was his father's heir to the throne. Hamlet suspects foul play. When his father's ghost visits the castle, Hamlet's suspicions are confirmed. The Ghost complains that he is unable to rest in peace because he was murdered. Claudius, says the Ghost, poured poison in King Hamlet's ear while the old king napped. Unable to confess and find salvation, King Hamlet is now consigned, for a time, to spend his days in Purgatory and walk the earth by night. He entreats Hamlet to avenge his death, but to spare Gertrude, to let Heaven decide her fate. Hamlet vows to affect madness — puts "an antic disposition on" — to wear a mask that will enable him to observe the interactions in the castle, but finds himself more confused than ever. In his persistent confusion, he questions the Ghost's trustworthiness. What if the Ghost is not a true spirit, but rather an agent of the devil sent to tempt him? What if killing Claudius results in Hamlet's having to relive his memories for all eternity? Hamlet agonizes over what he perceives as his cowardice because he cannot stop himself from thinking. Words immobilize Hamlet, but the world he lives in prizes action. In order to test the Ghost's sincerity, Hamlet enlists the help of a troupe of players who perform a play called The Murder of Gonzago to which Hamlet has added scenes that recreate the murder the Ghost described. Hamlet calls the revised play The Mousetrap, and the ploy proves a success. As Hamlet had hoped, Claudius' reaction to the staged murder reveals the King to be conscience-stricken. Claudius leaves the room because he cannot breathe, and his vision is dimmed for want of light. Convinced now that Claudius is a villain, Hamlet resolves to kill him. But, as Hamlet observes, "conscience doth make cowards of us all." In his continued reluctance to dispatch Claudius, Hamlet actually causes six ancillary deaths. The first death belongs to Polonius , whom Hamlet stabs through a wallhanging as the old man spies on Hamlet and Gertrude in the Queen's private chamber. Claudius punishes Hamlet for Polonius' death by exiling him to England. He has brought Hamlet's school chums Rosencrantz and Guildenstern to Denmark from Germany to spy on his nephew, and now he instructs them to deliver Hamlet into the English king's hands for execution. Hamlet discovers the plot and arranges for the hanging of Rosencrantz and Guildenstern instead. Ophelia , distraught over her father's death and Hamlet's behavior, drowns while singing sad love songs bemoaning the fate of a spurned lover. Her brother, Laertes , falls next. Laertes, returned to Denmark from France to avenge his father's death, witnesses Ophelia's descent into madness. After her funeral, where he and Hamlet come to blows over which of them loved Ophelia best, Laertes vows to punish Hamlet for her death as well. Unencumbered by words, Laertes plots with Claudius to kill Hamlet. In the midst of the sword fight, however, Laertes drops his poisoned sword. Hamlet retrieves the sword and cuts Laertes. The lethal poison kills Laertes. Before he dies, Laertes tells Hamlet that because Hamlet has already been cut with the same sword, he too will shortly die. Horatio diverts Hamlet's attention from Laertes for a moment by pointing out that "The Queen falls." Gertrude, believing that Hamlet's hitting Laertes means her son is winning the fencing match, has drunk a toast to her son from the poisoned cup Claudius had intended for Hamlet. The Queen dies. As Laertes lies dying, he confesses to Hamlet his part in the plot and explains that Gertrude's death lies on Claudius' head.


Whose wedding was the main event of the last episode of Dad's Army?

MyEpisodeCalendar.com - Dad's Army Episode Summaries Episode 1: Wake-Up Walmington Air Date: October 7th, 1977, 08:20 PM Summary: The people of Walmington-On-Sea are becoming apathetic about the war effort. When practicing on a firing range, Mainwaring is told to keep the noise down and Hodges is verbally assaulted for his efforts as chief warden. Mainwaring decides to scare his townfolk by getting the platoon to dress up as fifth columnists and marching through the countryside 'asking ze questions!' Will their plan work? Or will Mainwaring just end up looking rather silly infront of Captain Square and the Eastgate platoon? Episode 2: The Making of Private Pike Air Date: October 14th, 1977, 08:20 PM Summary: Capt Mainwaring is to be an umpire in a war game exercise so he gets the use of a car Pike meets a girl and uses the car to take her out but they stay out all night and the whole town is shocked Episode 3: Knights of Madness Air Date: October 21st, 1977, 08:20 PM Summary: During a ' Wings For Victory ' fundraising event the platoon decide to stage a reenactment of the battle between St George and the Dragon but friction starts when Hodges and the wardens plan the same thing Episode 4: The Miser's Hoard Air Date: October 28th, 1977, 08:20 PM Summary: Frazer is busy counting up his earnings when his doctor visits and accidentally knocks over a money box revealing that Frazer is far from poor. Concerned, the doctor alerts Mainwaring, who alerts Jones and very soon Frazer's fortune is the subject of town gossip. Eventually the platoon, Hodges, the Vicar and the Verger are spying on Frazer to see what he does with his money. Will they get their hands on it, or does Frazer have a sneaky trick up his sleeve? Episode 5: Number Engaged Air Date: November 4th, 1977, 08:20 PM Summary: The platoon take over from the regular army in guarding some vital telephone wires During an air raid a bomb lands in the wires and a way has to be found to get it down before it explodes Episode 6: Never Too Old Air Date: November 13rd, 1977, 08:20 PM Summary: Lance Corporal Jones wants to marry Mrs Fox but has to get Capt Mainwarings permission. During the reception an invasion alert is called and Jones spends his wedding night on the beach doing guard duty


Which architect worked with Sir Charles Barry on the new Palace of Westminster?

The architects: Charles Barry and Augustus Pugin - UK Parliament Churchill and the Commons Chamber The architects: Charles Barry and Augustus Pugin The 1835 competition to redesign the Palace was won by the Westminster-born architect Charles Barry. By then, the 40-year-old Barry was already quite a famous architect, having built several churches and won competitions for his work. However, Barry's own architectural style was more classical than Gothic.  Architect: Charles Barry Architect: Augustus Welby Pugin Barry and Pugin Barry turned for assistance in his drawings for the competition to Augustus Welby Pugin, a gifted 23-year-old Catholic architect and draughtsman who had devoted himself entirely to the pursuit of Gothic architecture. Pugin was in fact paid £400 by Barry for assisting him with these drawings. During the construction of the Palace, Barry came to rely heavily on Pugin in the execution of these plans, and particularly in the matter of detail, fittings and furnishings. Indeed, it was Pugin who designed most of the Palace's sumptuous Gothic interiors, such as various carvings, gilt work, panelling and furniture in the rooms, and even the doorknobs and spill trays. Controversy There has in fact been much controversy, which still lingers, over the question of whether Pugin rather than Barry deserves the greater credit for the architectural triumph of the Palace of Westminster. Pugin was nevertheless known to have been displeased with the result of the work. As he famously remarked to an acquaintance, 'All Grecian, sir; Tudor details on a classic body.' However, neither man would see their creation completed as they both worked long hours and endlessly worried about every detail of the design and building of the Palace. It was not until 10 years after Barry's death in 1860 that the new Palace was completed, with his son Edward taking over the work. Pugin's fragile health suffered greatly from his exertions. He was committed to Bedlam (an asylum for the insane which is now the site of the Imperial War Museum) for a short period and died soon after in 1852. Did you know? Pugin lived on a semi-monastic regime, and yet was married three times (he had eight children in total). Biographies


Minus 273 degrees Celsius is known as what?

Absolute Zero   |   Science | Smithsonian Absolute Zero smithsonian.com January 1, 2008 Those who have studied some physics might remember why minus 459.67 Fahrenheit is called "absolute zero," but for the rest, it's probably a bit confusing. Switching to Celsius won't help; absolute zero is minus 273.15 degrees on that scale. Is absolute zero ever zero degrees? To find the answer, one needs to look to a scientific temperature scale called Kelvin and how it evolved. Related Content The Coldest Place in the Universe The Fahrenheit scale used in the United States dates back to the early 1700s, a time when scientists realized that they needed a way to measure heat and cold and were inventing thermometers. German physicist Gabriel Daniel Fahrenheit is credited as the first to use mercury in a thermometer, and he created a measurement scale to go along with his invention. On Fahrenheit's scale, zero degrees was the temperature of a mixture of equal parts ice, water, and salt, and 212 degrees was the temperature at which water boiled. Though Fahrenheit's temperature scale became widely used, other scientists of the time experimented with their own. In 1742, Swedish astronomer Anders Celsius used a 100-degree, or centigrade, scale that set the freezing point of water at zero and the boiling point at 100. (In 1948, the centigrade scale was renamed the Celsius scale by the Ninth General Conference of Weights and Measures in honor of its inventor.) With its similarity to the 10-based metric system, the Celsius scale became the standard in most of the world. By the early 1800s, scientists studying the behavior of gases had determined that the lowest possible temperature for anything in the universe was minus 273.15 Celsius. And in 1848, William Thomson (who would later be made a baron with the title Lord Kelvin) suggested that it would be convenient to call that temperature "absolute zero" and create a new scale starting there that would eliminate all negative temperatures. The idea caught on, at least in science, and that absolute scale of temperature is now known as the Kelvin scale. Like this article?


From which musical does the song 'Anything you can do' come?

"Anything You Can Do" from Annie Get Your Gun (1950) - YouTube "Anything You Can Do" from Annie Get Your Gun (1950) Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Feb 6, 2015 "Anything You Can Do" is a song composed by Irving Berlin for the 1946 Broadway musical, Annie Get Your Gun. The song is a spirited duet, with one male singer and one female singer attempting to outdo each other in increasingly complex tasks. In the musical, the song sets the scene for the climactic sharpshooting contest between Annie Oakley and Frank Butler. Its most memorable lines are, "Anything you can do I can do better; I can do anything better than you." The song was first performed in the Broadway musical Annie Get Your Gun (1946), by Ethel Merman and Ray Middleton. This is the original musical film version from Annie Get Your Gun (1950), sung by Betty Hutton and Howard Keel. Category


Which American won the discus Gold medal at four consecutive Olympics between 1956 and 1968?

Al Oerter –The Discus Thrower Who Won Gold Al Oerter –The Discus Thrower Who Won Gold - Sports Freak  Al Oerter –The Discus Thrower Who Won Gold in Four Successive Olympics Al Oerter is an outstanding discus athlete for two reasons; one, he overcame the fierce competition of Rink Babka, Jay Silvester and Ludvik Danek between 1956 and 1968 to win Olympic gold medals and two, he overcame his own body which was signaling him to stop to win 4 consecutive gold medals. This made him the first athlete to four-peat in an Olympic event in history. His resilience and determination surprised many of his peers and critics when he entered the Olympics despite rib trouble, neck injury and a pulled thigh muscle. Despite all the handicaps, Oerter went ahead to win on his throws. The goals that he set for himself were high and mighty. For instance, after winning his first gold medal in 1956, Oerter then 20 years of age said he wasn’t going to quit until he wins 5 gold medals. Oerter Early Life Born in Astoria, New York on August 19th, 1936, Al Oerter –the discus thrower who won gold in four successive Olympics (1956- 68), grew up in New Hide Park where his talent in throwing the discus was discovered early in high school where he threw 184 feet, 2 inches to set a national prep record at the time. At the University of Kansas where he had joined to pursue his tertiary studies, Oerter made a national name for himself by setting a brand new NCAA record. In 1956, he went for his first Olympic Games which were held in Melbourne, Australia while he was a college sophomore.  At the Olympics, Oerter who was ranked sixth in the world managed a throw of 184-10.5 breaking the Olympic record and setting a personal best on his first toss. Everything else that happened after that throw was simply academic because no one came within 5 feet of that legendary throw. Moving Past the Pain to Record Wins In less than a year after the historic win in 1956, Oerter suffered a near-fatal auto accident. However, he recovered and in 1960, he participated in the Rome Olympics where he won a second gold medal and registered another personal best of 194.2 thanks to his American teammate Richard Rink Babka who tipped him on his left hand positioning. On May 18th, 1962 in Los Angeles, Oerter became the first athlete to throw discus beyond the 200 feet mark; he achieved a 200-5 mark. Thereafter, in Chicago in 1962, he threw 204-10.5; at Walnut in 1963, he threw 205-5 and again in Walnut in 1964 he threw 206-6. A week before the beginning of the 1964 games in Tokyo, Oerter suffered torn cartilage in his rib cage while practicing. The doctors advised him to stay away from active competitions for 6 weeks or else he would suffer internal bleeding. However, he ignored the medical warning, showed up for the Olympic Games covered with ice packs and bandages and painkillers. With a laborious and slow spin, he uncorked a throw of 200-1 winning a gold medal and setting an Olympic record. In 1968 Olympic Games held in Mexico City, Oerter had suffered a pulled thigh muscle and a chronic disc problem made him wear neck brace. He was competing against Jay Silvester who had registered a world record at 224-5 at the U.S Olympic Trials. After a bad throw and a foul, Oerter pulled away his neck brace positioned himself and set his fourth Olympic record with a 212-6 throw. He beat the competition and surpassed his previous personal best by over 5 feet. In 1969, Oerter announced his retirement but in 1980 at the age of 43, he came back to the sport, throwing a personal best of 227-10.5 making him a legitimate challenger once more. Oerter, the self-described “terrible technician” was inducted into the Olympic and United States Track and Field Halls of Fame thanks to his four Olympic victories. He passed on in October 1, 2007. References “Al Oerter – Olympian, Artist, Gentleman.” Al Oerter – Olympian, Artist, Gentleman. Web. 22 Dec. 2015. “Al Oerter, 71; Discus Thrower Won Gold Medals in Four Consecutive Games.” Los Angeles Times. Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2007. Web. 22 Dec. 2015. “Al OERTER


Which French author wrote 'Nana', 'Germinal' and `J'Accuse'?

Emile Zola Book List - FictionDB General Fiction Jan-2015 This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.... Literary Dec-2014 "The Three Cities Trilogy - Lourdes" by Emile Zola. Emile Zola, french writer, the most important exemplar of the literary school of naturalism and an important contributor to the development of theatrical naturalism (1840-1902)."... Literary Dec-2014 "The Three Cities Trilogy - Rome," by Emile Zola. Emile Zola was french writer, the most important exemplar of the literary school of naturalism and an important contributor to the development of theatrical naturalism (1840-1902)."... General Fiction Nov-2014 Zola portrays the triumph of rectitude, the triumph which follows faith in the powers of life, and observance of the law of universal labor. Fruitfulness contains charming pictures of homely married life, delightful glimpses of childhood and youth: t... General Fiction Nov-2014 Nana tells the story of Nana Coupeau's rise from streetwalker to high-class cocotte during the last three years of the French Second Empire. Nana first appears in the end of L'Assommoir (1877), another of Zola's Rougon-Macquart series, in which she i... General Fiction Oct-2014 This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.... General Fiction Sep-2014 This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic, timeless works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.... General Fiction May-2014 Emile Zola is one of the greatest writers of the 19th century, and one of France's best known citizens. In his life, Zola was the most important exemplar of the literary school of naturalism and a major figure in the political liberalization of Franc... Gothic Feb-2014 In Secret is the story of a young woman, Therese Raquin, mired in a loveless marriage to a sickly, self-centered man. Trapped in a house owned by her pitiless mother-in-law, she yearns for love and escape. She finds it in the arms of her husband's be... General Fiction Sep-2013 A companion edition to the TV series from Masterpiece on PBS Through charm, drive, and diligent effort Octave Mouret has become the director of one of the finest new department stores in Paris, Au Bonheur des Dames. Supremely aware of the power of... General Fiction Aug-2013 The Attack of the Mill, written by French writer Emile Zola (1840-1902) in 1877. Zola, one of the most influential writers of the literary school of naturalism and a contributor to the development of theatrical naturalism.... General Fiction Jul-2013 At nine o'clock in the evening the body of the house at the Theatres des Varietes was still all but empty. A few individuals, it is true, were sitting quietly waiting in the balcony and stalls, but these were lost, as it were, among the ranges of sea... General Fiction Jul-2013 BEFORE perusing this work, it is as well that the reader should understand M. Zola's aim in writing it, and his views-as distinct from those of his characters-upon Lourdes, its Grotto, and its cures. A short time before the book appeared M. Zola was ... General Fiction Apr-2013 Emile Edouard Charles Antoine Zola was a French novelist, playwright, journalist, the best-known practitioner of the literary school of naturalism, and an important contributor to the development of theatrical naturalism. Zola was nominated for the f... General Fiction Apr-2012 Zola's classic novel about young priest Serge Mouret as he takes his orders and becomes the parish priest for the disinterested village of Artauds. The inbred villagers do not care for Mouret, and he is forced to contemplate religious affairs and the... General Fiction Mar-2012 Zola's classic tale about Gervaise Macquart, feat


Iqualuit is the capital of which Canadian autonomous Inuit territory created in 1999?

Iqaluit | Nunavut, Canada | Britannica.com Iqaluit Ottawa Iqaluit, formerly Frobisher Bay, town, capital of Nunavut territory and headquarters of Baffin region, Canada . It lies at the head of Frobisher Bay , on southeastern Baffin Island . Iqaluit is the largest community in the eastern Canadian Arctic . It was established as a trading post in 1914 and became an air base during World War II . It later was the site of construction camps for the DEW (Distant Early Warning) line of radar stations, and it also has a meteorological station. The name of the town signifies “place of fish” in the Inuktitut language. Iqaluit is an outlet for Inuit art, and its Nunuuta Sunaqutangit Museum has Arctic displays. Nearby territorial parks include Qaummaarvit, Sylvia Grinnell, and Katannilik. Pop. (2006) 6,184; (2011) 6,699. The Legislative Assembly building, Iqaluit, Nunavut, Can. Ansgar Walk Nunavut vast territory of northern Canada that stretches across most of the Canadian Arctic. Created in 1999 out of the eastern portion of the Northwest Territories, Nunavut encompasses the traditional lands of the Inuit, the indigenous peoples of Arctic Canada (known as Eskimo in the United States); its... Baffin northernmost and easternmost region of Nunavut territory, Canada. In 1967 it was created as Baffin region, Northwest Territories, from most of what was formerly Franklin district, and it took on its present borders with the creation of Nunavut in April 1999. The largest of Nunavut’s three... 3 References found in Britannica Articles Assorted References Baffin Island  (in Baffin Island ) Baffin region  (in Baffin ) Frobisher Bay  (in Frobisher Bay ) External Links Iqaluit - Student Encyclopedia (Ages 11 and up) The capital of Canada’s Nunavut territory is Iqaluit, the largest community in the eastern Canadian Arctic. Nunavut was created as a homeland for Canada’s Inuit people in 1999. The town lies at the head of Frobisher Bay, on southeastern Baffin Island. Iqaluit is a center of commerce and culture as well as of government. Nunavut Arctic College and the Nunuuta Sunaqutangit Museum, which displays Inuit artifacts and artwork, are both in Iqaluit. Article History Corrections? Updates? Help us improve this article! Contact our editors with your feedback. MEDIA FOR: You have successfully emailed this. Error when sending the email. Try again later. Edit Mode Submit Tips For Editing We welcome suggested improvements to any of our articles. You can make it easier for us to review and, hopefully, publish your contribution by keeping a few points in mind. Encyclopædia Britannica articles are written in a neutral objective tone for a general audience. You may find it helpful to search within the site to see how similar or related subjects are covered. Any text you add should be original, not copied from other sources. At the bottom of the article, feel free to list any sources that support your changes, so that we can fully understand their context. (Internet URLs are the best.) Your contribution may be further edited by our staff, and its publication is subject to our final approval. Unfortunately, our editorial approach may not be able to accommodate all contributions. Submit Thank You for Your Contribution! Our editors will review what you've submitted, and if it meets our criteria, we'll add it to the article. Please note that our editors may make some formatting changes or correct spelling or grammatical errors, and may also contact you if any clarifications are needed. Uh Oh There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later. Close Date Published: June 29, 2012 URL: https://www.britannica.com/place/Iqaluit Access Date: January 17, 2017 Share


Who in the Bible was the mother of Isaac?

8 Blessed Mothers in the Bible • Eve - Mother of All the Living Eve was the first woman and the first mother. Without a single role model or mentor, she paved the maternal way to become "Mother of All the Living." She and her mate Adam lived in Paradise, but they spoiled it by listening to Satan instead of God. Eve suffered terrible grief when her son Cain murdered his brother Abel , yet despite these tragedies, Eve went on to fulfill her part in God's plan of populating the Earth. More » Sarah overhears the three visitors confirming she will have a son. Culture Club / Contributor / Getty Images • Sarah - Wife of Abraham Sarah was one of the most important women in the Bible. She was the wife of Abraham , which made her the mother of the nation of Israel. Yet Sarah was barren. She conceived through a miracle in spite of her old age. Sarah was a good wife, a loyal helper and builder with Abraham. Her faith serves as a shining example for every person who has to wait on God to act. More » Rebekah pours water while Jacob's servant Eliezer looks on. Getty Images • Rebekah - Wife of Isaac Rebekah, like her mother-in-law Sarah, was barren. When her husband Isaac prayed for her, God opened Rebekah's womb and she conceived and gave birth to twin sons, Esau and Jacob . During an age when women were typically submissive, Rebekah was quite assertive. At times Rebekah took matters into her own hands. Sometimes that worked out, but it also resulted in disastrous consequences. More » Public Domain • Jochebed - Mother of Moses Jochebed, the mother of Moses , is one of the underappreciated mothers in the Bible, yet she also showed tremendous faith in God. To avoid the mass slaughter of Hebrew boys, she set her baby adrift in the Nile River, hoping someone would find him and raise him. God so worked that her baby was found by Pharaoh's daughter. Jochebed even became her own son's nurse. God used Moses mightily, to free the Hebrew people from their 400 year bondage of slavery and take them to the Promised Land . Although little is written about Jochebed in the Bible, her story speaks powerfully to mothers of today. More » Hannah presents her son Samuel to the priest Eli. Gerbrand van den Eeckhout (circa 1665). Public Domain • Hannah - Mother of Samuel the Prophet Hannah's story is one of the most touching in the entire Bible. Like several other mothers in the Bible, she knew what it meant to suffer long years of barrenness. In Hannah's case she was cruelly taunted by her husband's other wife. But Hannah never gave up on God. Finally her heartfelt prayers were answered. She gave birth to a son, Samuel, then did something entirely selfless to honor her promise to God. God favored Hannah with five more children, bringing great blessing to her life. More » Bathsheba oil painting on canvas by Willem Drost (1654). Public Domain • Bathsheba - Wife of David Bathsheba was the object of King David 's lust. David even arranged to have her husband Uriah the Hittite killed to get him out of the way. God was so displeased with David's actions that he struck dead the baby from that union. In spite of heartbreaking circumstances, Bathsheba remained loyal to David. Their next son, Solomon , was loved by God and grew up to become Israel's greatest king. From David's line would come Jesus Christ, the Savior of the World. And Bathsheba would have the distinguished honor of being one of only five women listed in Messiah's ancestry . More » The Visitation by Carl Heinrich Bloch. SuperStock / Getty Images • Elizabeth - Mother of John the Baptist Barren in her old age, Elizabeth was another of the miracle mothers in the Bible. She conceived and gave birth to a son. She and her husband named him John, as an angel had instructed. Like Hannah before her, she dedicated her son to God, and like Hannah's son, he also became a great prophet , John the Baptist . Elizabeth's joy was complete when her relative Mary visited her, pregnant with the future Savior of the World. More » Mary the Mother of Jesus; Giovanni Battista Salvi da Sassoferrato (1640-1650). Public Domain


Tagalog is a language native to which country?

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Which herb is usually used in the tomato base for a pizza?

Tomato and herb pizza base recipe - All recipes UK Cook:15min  ›  Extra time:1hr rising  ›  Ready in:1hr35min  Pour warm water into a small bowl. Dissolve honey and yeast in water. Let stand until creamy, about 10 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the flours, salt, black pepper, oregano, basil and rosemary. Add the yeast mixture, passata and olive oil; stir well to combine. When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 230 C / Gas mark 8 and place pizza stone in oven if you're using one. Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into two equal pieces and form into rounds; cover and let rest for 10 minutes. Roll the rounds out to desired size. Spread bases with desired pizza sauce from the centre outward and cover with desired toppings. Bake on preheated pizza stone or on lightly oiled pizza tins until cheese is bubbly and golden, about 12 minutes. Similar recipes


Which philosopher wrote the 'The Critique of Pure Reason'?

Immanuel Kant Biography - Immanuel Kant Childhood, Life & Timeline Intellectuals & Academics Immanuel Kant Biography Immanuel Kant was one of the most famous philosophers of his era. He wrote the famous, âCritique of Pure Reasonâ. Read more about his life and works in the following article. Quick Facts University of Königsberg Image Credit http://www.openculture.com/2013/09/man-shot-in-fight-over-immanuel-kants-philosophy-in-russia.html Immanuel Kant was a famous Prussian philosopher. He was a professor of philosophy at KÃ¶nigsberg, in Prussia and spent his life in researching, lecturing and writing on philosophy. His most famous work was the âCritique of Pure Reasonâ, which he wrote to combine reason with experience to move beyond the failures of traditional philosophy and metaphysics. With his philosophical views, he gave reasoned arguments against the scepticism and idealism of thinkers like Descartes, Berkeley and Hume. He also wrote important works in other areas such as religion, law, aesthetics, astronomy and history. His ideas and works influenced many German thinkers of his times. Kant had settled, and taken philosophy beyond, the argument between the rationalists and empiricists. His philosophy was amended and developed by future philosophers like Fichte, Schelling, Hegel and Schopenhauer. Kant had made for himself an important place in the history of philosophy. His important works include âThe False Subtlety of the Four Syllogistic Figuresâ, âGroundwork of the Metaphysics of Moralsâ, âMetaphysical Foundations of Natural Scienceâ, âCritique of Practical Reasonâ and âCritique of Judgmentâ. Immanuel Kant Childhood & Early Life Immanuel Kant was born on April 22, 1724 in Konigsberg, the capital of Prussia, today it is the city of Kaliningrad in the Russian exclave of Kaliningrad Oblast. His father, Johann Georg Kant (1682–1746), was a German harnessmaker from Memel whereas his mother, Regina Dorothea Reuter was born in Nuremberg. He was the fourth child of the couple. Only three siblings of Kant could reach into adulthood. He was baptized with the name ‘Emanuel’ but after learning Hebrew, he changed his name to “Immanuel”. Kant spent his whole life in the city of Konigsberg. He received strict, punitive, and disciplinary education. He showed a great ability for studies at an early age. Kant first attended the Collegium Fredericianum and later, in 1740, joined the University of Königsberg. Kant learned the philosophy of Leibniz and Wolff under Martin Knutzen. Knutzen was a rationalist, familiar with the developments in British philosophy and science. He introduced Kant with the new mathematical physics of Newton. He deterred Kant from idealism, which was negatively regarded by most philosophers in the 18th century. His father suffered a stroke and subsequently died in 1746. This interrupted his studies and Kant had to become a private tutor in the smaller towns surrounding Königsberg. In 1749, he published his first philosophical work, “Thoughts on the True Estimation of Living Forces”.   Career and Literary Works Kant is prominently known for his transcendental idealist philosophy, which stated that time and space are not materially real but merely the ideal a priori condition of our internal intuition. He made a significant astronomical discovery when he discovered the retardation of the rotation of the Earth. For this discovery, he won the Berlin Academy Prize in 1754. Referring to this discovery, he said that time is not a thing in itself determined from experience, objects, motion, and change, but it is an unavoidable framework of the human mind that preconditions possible experience. In 1755, Kant became a university lecturer on “Metaphysics”. In his work, “General History of Nature and Theory of the Heavens” (1755), Kant proposed the Nebular hypothesis, which states that the solar system formed from a large cloud of gas, a nebula. He also said that the Milky Way was a large disk of stars, formed from a larger spinning cloud of gas. His predications opened new horizons in the fiel


What device did US computer engineer Douglas Englebart invent in 1969?

Douglas Engelbart, computer visionary and inventor of the mouse, dies at 88 - The Washington Post Douglas Engelbart, computer visionary and inventor of the mouse, dies at 88 The inside track on Washington politics. Be the first to know about new stories from PowerPost. Sign up to follow, and we’ll e-mail you free updates as they’re published. You’ll receive free e-mail news updates each time a new story is published. You’re all set! Got it By Olga Khazan By Olga Khazan July 3, 2013 Douglas C. Engelbart, a computer science visionary who was credited with inventing the mouse, the now-ubiquitous device that first allowed consumers to navigate virtual desktops with clicks and taps, died July 2 at his home in Atherton, Calif. He was 88. The Computer History Museum in Mountain View, Calif., where Dr. Engelbart had been a fellow since 2005, confirmed the death. The cause was kidney failure, his wife, Karen O’Leary Engelbart, told the New York Times. At a time when computers were the size of Buicks and ran on punch cards, Dr. Engelbart led a team of researchers who conceived seminal ideas that helped build the modern computer industry and allowed the machines to become a staple of work and home life. “With his help, the computer has become a friendly servant rather than a stern taskmaster,” the noted economist Lester Thurow told the Associated Press in 1997. In addition to the mouse, Dr. Engelbart and his colleagues developed the concept of the digital workspaces now called windows, hypertext to conjoin digital files, and shared-screen teleconferencing. Douglas C. Engelbart, a computer science visionary who was credited with inventing the mouse, the now-ubiquitous device that first allowed consumers to navigate virtual desktops with clicks and taps, died July 2 at his home in Atherton, Calif. (Courtesy of SRI International) Dr. Engelbart carried out much of his work in Menlo Park, Calif., working from 1957 to 1977 at the Stanford Research Institute (now called SRI International). He was regarded as an eminence in his profession who inspired generations of computer scientists, but he did not have the household name recognition of other early personal-technology innovators, such as Steve Jobs , whose company made the mouse a commercial success. In 2000, Dr. Engelbart received the National Medal of Technology, the nation’s highest award in that field. “More than any other person,” the citation read, “he created the personal computing component of the computer revolution.” A window to the future Perhaps no better illustration can be found of Dr. Engelbart’s egalitarian and utilitarian vision for the computer than his landmark 1962 paper, “Augmenting Human Intellect: A Conceptual Framework.” In the paper, he described an architect drafting on a computer screen: “He sits at a working station that has a visual display screen some three feet on a side; this is his working surface, and is controlled by a computer (his ‘clerk’) with which he can communicate by means of a small keyboard and various other devices.” At the time, the workplace description was a postcard from the future. While the paper intrigued the Defense Department, which provided him funding, his peers sometimes brushed off his talk of interactive computing, and his “think pieces” occasionally left colleagues baffled. “That,” Dr. Engelbart later told the Christian Science Monitor, “was my first real awareness of what I’ve come to see as the biggest single problem” — the absence of a way to express futuristic concepts in modern-day terms. Dr. Engelbart began work on another then-futuristic concept, the mouse, in 1964, after he built an $80,000 monitor and figured he needed a device to interact with the screen. He had served in the Navy during World War II as a radar operator and recalled using a light pen — a type of stylus fitted with a photocell — to control a cathode-ray tube, the technology that powered radar systems and early televisions. He theorized that a similar setup would work for the computer monitor. With fellow SRI engineer William English, Dr. Engelbart test


Who wrote the short story on which the 2006 film 'Brokeback Mountain was based?

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