Who presented the BBC Radio 4 quiz Counterpoint until 2006?

Counterpoint - UKGameshows Counterpoint Ian Gillies - "Young Grove" (1986-2002) David Kenrick and Stephen Follows - "Dr Köchel" (2003-) Broadcast BBC Radio 4, 14 July 1986 to present Synopsis A wide-ranging musical quiz, originally hosted by musical writer and raconteur Ned Sherrin, and subsequently run by musicals expert Edward Seckerson and the audio all-rounder Paul Gambaccini. The quiz splits into three movements (or rounds, as we'd more usually call them). The first round, Moderato Questionable, gives a handful of questions to each contestant, with two illustrated by short musical pieces. Two points for a correct answer, the others may buzz in for one point if the answer is incorrect. Should there be a tie at the end of this round, a further buzzer question (or questions) is asked to determine the order for the next round. Theme and Variation forms the middle round. Four categories of questions are offered (the choice increased to five for the 2010 series). Some are very specific, such as "Beethoven's Piano Sonatas". Others are more general, for instance "Sunshine and rain". The person leading after the first round gets to pick from all of the categories, the runner-up chooses from the remainder, and the contestant in last place has a more limited choice. Each round consists of eight questions (seven from the 2011 series), including three musical cues, with two points for a correct answer; incorrect answers are not offered. After all this has completed comes the final round, Questionable Accellorando. Here, there are about twenty questions, all on the buzzers. The first person to buzz may answer for a point; if they're wrong, they will lose a point, and there are no bonuses. Though mostly about classical music, Counterpoint includes a significant proportion of questions about jazz, pop, and other forms of modern music. Traditionally, these non-classical questions were never answered correctly, but the number of panel-beaters has been declining in recent years. Each edition features three contestants, and only the winner of each show progresses to the next round. The series is complete in 13 weeks, and has been running in Radio 4's Monday afternoon quiz slot since 1998. Champions 2014: Stephen Whittaker 2015: Dan Adler Can you help us to complete this list of musical brilliance? Drop a note in the Feedback Form below. Inventor Edward Cole Theme music The name of that tune I'm sure you're all reaching for is - what else? - Bach's Partita in E major, arranged and performed by Jacques Loussier. Trivia Ian Gillies' nickname of "Young Grove" came about from the popular musical reference work Grove Dictionary of Music and Musicians. The 2014 series was delayed from spring to autumn. Prior to the scheduled recording dates, host Paul Gambaccini was arrested for historic sex crimes and released on police bail. The BBC's policy is that talent in this position do not appear on air. The replacement presenter was Russell Davies from Brain of Britain . While the series was on air, police discontinued charges, allowing Gambaccini to return from the semi-finals.


In which county can you walk the 35 mile Wherryman’s Way?

Walking and cycling routes | South Norfolk Council Walking and cycling routes Walking and cycling routes For a great way to discover the beauty of South Norfolk, why not put on your walking boots and explore on foot or jump on your bike and follow one of our cycling routes.  Walking routes South Norfolk has plenty of walks that you can enjoy with the family, if you’re looking to get fit or if you just want somewhere to take your dog for a walk. You can create your own fun walking routes in your area or download maps of suggested routes from the websites below:


What was the name of the home ground of Stoke City FC from 1878 until 1997?

Victoria Ground - The Stadium Guide The Stadium Guide Club: Stoke City FC | Opening: 1878 | Closing: 1997 | Final capacity: 22,500 seats Description Victoria Ground, often nicknamed The Vic, was for 119 years the home ground of Stoke City FC until the club moved to the Britannia Stadium in 1997. In its early days Stoke City had played at the Victoria Cricket Ground and Sweeting’s Field before it moved to the Victoria Ground in 1878. As the ground was originally an athletics venue it had an oval shape and a running track circling the pitch. The first match at the stadium, on the 28th of Match 1878, was played between Stoke and Talke Rangers (0-1). The Victoria Ground took its name from the nearby Victoria Hotel. In the following decades very few changes were made to the ground. Whereas in the rest of the country modern concrete stadiums were constructed, Victoria Ground remained nothing more than three uncovered banks and a small wooden stand. By the end of the First World War the stadium had finally undergone further developments with the construction of two extra stands. Developments continued in the following 20 years and by the 1930s the stadium had lost its oval shape and the Boothen End was fully terraced. In 1935 a new main stand, the Butler Street Stand, was built. The new stand could seats about 5,000 fans and would be the showcase stand for the following three decades. The record attendance of the ground was set in a league match against Arsenal in 1937. A total of 51,380 people visited the match that day. In 1963 a new main stand was built along Boothen Road. At the same time the club celebrated its centenary with a match against the legendary Real Madrid side. During a storm in January 1976 the roof of the Butler Street Stand was blown off. The subsequent repair works severely depleted the club’s financials and indirectly led to the club’s relegation in the following year. However, Stoke bounced back a few years later and saw Victoria Ground further improved with the construction of a new two-tier stand at the Stoke End. At the same time two out of four floodlights were replaced, giving the ground a unique look with two different sets of floodlights. Further smaller renovations were made in the 1980s, mainly to improve corporate facilities. In 1994 Stoke announced the construction of a new all-seater stand, which was to hold 9,000 supporters, however plans were never realised as the club opted for the construction of a new stadium instead. A complete renovation of Victoria Ground would have been too expensive. In its final years Victoria Ground had a capacity of 22,500 seats. The last official match at the ground was played on the 4th of May 1997. The league match between Stoke and West Brom ended in a 2-1 Stoke win. After that match several low-key matches were still played at the ground, and the actual last match was a pre-season friendly against Coventry City. However only 4,000 people attended that match, the rest having already said goodbye during the West Brom match. After Stoke moved into the Britannia Stadium the Victoria Ground got demolished. Up to today however no redevelopments have taken place and the site remains empty.   Keep up to date with the latest stadium news by following @stadiumguide on Twitter (all updates) or liking our Facebook page (occasional updates).    Record your memories


Name the only Colombian to win a Nobel Prize.

Spanish Literature - Nobel Prize Winners | donQuijote don Quixote Museum Nobel Prize Winners Find out more about the Spanish and Latin American literature Nobel Prize Winners - Pablo Neruda, Mario Vargas Llosa, Gabriela Mistral, Camilo Jose Cela Literature Nobel Prize Winners 1904 Jose Echegaray (Spain) Echegaray was a truly multitalented man: engineer, playwright, politician and mathematician. In mathematics, he introduced Chasles geometry, the Galois Theory and elliptic functions into Spain. As a politician, Echegaray worked in the Ministry of Finance and Development. However, h received the Nobel Prize for his work as a playwright, having written 67 plays such as The Great Galeotti (1881). The choice to award the Literature Nobel Prize to Jose Echegaray was widely criticized by other Spanish writers such as Leopoldo Alas (Clarin) and Emilia Pardo Bazan. 1922 Jacinto Benavente (Spain) Jacinto Benavente was one of the most important playwrights of the early twentieth century. He also worked as a director, writer and producer in the Spanish film industry. His sharp pen told the stories of all types of human tragedies, comedies, dramas and skits. Jacinto Benavente's theatrical works were realistic, natural and plausible, albeit with certain ironic touches that livened up each play. This Spanish playwright was well appreciated in Spain during the first half of the 20th century, overshadowing the fame of Jose Echegaray. 1945 Gabriela Mistral (Chile) Lucila de Maria del Perpetuo Socorro Godoy Alcayaga, known simply as Gabriela Mistral, was a poet, diplomat and educator. She also played an important role as a feminist activist in Chile. She established a very important diplomatic career in both European and American countries. The news that she had been awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature came when the Chilean poet was serving as a consul in the city of Petropolis, Brazil. In 1945, Gabriela Mistral became the first Latin American to ever win the Nobel Prize for Literature. 1956 Juan Ramon Jimenez (Spain) Juan Ramon Jimenez was a great Spanish poet, author of the magnificent lyrical narrative called Platero and I. He was an influential author to the avant-garde youth who revered Juan Ramon as their master. When the Spanish Civil War broke out, the author found himself in exile, first in the United States and later in Puerto Rico. It was here that he became a university professor and was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature. Three days after learning that he had won the coveted award, Jose Ramon's wife passed away, a loss he would never fully recover from. The Spanish poet would die two years later, in the same clinic as his wife, while suffering from a deep depression. 1967 Miguel Angel Asturias (Guatemala) Miguel Angel Asturias is an important writer who emerged during the Latin American Literary Boom alongside figures like Garcia Marquez and Mario Vargas Llosa. Among his many important novels, some of the highlights are Mr. President (1946) about a Latin American dictator and Men of Maize(1949), considered to be a masterpiece of the Magic Realism genre that achieves a perfect balance between language and narration. Miguel Angel Asturias, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, died in Madrid at the age of 74 and was buried in the famous Parisian cemetery Père Lachaise. 1971 Pablo Neruda (Chile) Pablo Neruda was a Chilean author who wrote romantic poetry and won the Literature Nobel Prize in 1971.. He dedicated himself to classical writing and avoided the avant-garde movements of the time. Neruda's political activism in the Chilean Communist Party led him to exile. When he returned to Chile, he was appointed as the ambassador to France by Salvador Allende in 1970. In 1973, Pablo Neruda resigned from the position due to health problems. That same year, the Chilean author died in the Santa Maria Clinic of Santiago, when the Allende government had already been overthrown by the coup of Augusto Pinochet. In fact, some theories suggest that Neruda had been assassinated via lethal injection. 1977 Vicente Aleixandre (Spain) V


The Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, built on the site of the assassination of Tsar Alexander II, is in which Russian city?

Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, St. Petersburg Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood Храм Спаса-на-Крови 5 78 votes The magnificent Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood is one of St. Petersburg's most memorable landmarks. The church, built at the end of the nineteenth century, is constructed in a classical Russian style decorated with colorful domes and glazed tiles. Background Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood Officially consecrated as the Church of the Resurrection of Christ, the Russian Orthodox gem more commonly known as the Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood was built to honor tsar Alexander II of Russia, who was assassinated at the site where the church now sits, hence the reference to "spilled blood". The section of the street on which the assassination took place is enclosed within the walls of the church and the site of the murder is marked by a chapel in the building. At the request of Alexander III, son of Alexander II, construction on the church began in 1883. Funding for this amazing structure was almost totally provided by the Imperial family with other donations made by private individuals. The project was completed in 1907. The Architecture The principle architect chosen for the project was Alfred Alexandrovich Parland, who was, incidentally, a non-Russian-born individual. The architecture of the church varies greatly from other buildings and religious structures in St. Petersburg, which were largely constructed in the Baroque and neo-Classical styles. The domes However, the era in which Church of the Savior was built was a time of resurgence of nationalism, thus the classic Russian style of the church. Looking at both the interior and exterior, it's easy to see why the church cost about 4.6 million rubles, way over the budgeted 3.6 million. The outside was designed to mirror the magnificent St. Basil's in Moscow, the city's easily-recognizable centerpiece, and the building - both inside and outside - features about 7,000 square meters of mosaics, most of them designed by the prominent artists of the time, including Viktor Vasnetsov, Mikhail Nesterov and Mikhail Vrubel. The majority of the mosaics depict biblical scenes and saints though some are just patterns. The colorful onion domes, of which the central one reaches a height of 81 meters (266 ft), are covered with bright enamels. The Church after the Revolution The church along the Griboedova canal During the Russian Revolution of 1917, much of this amazing church was ransacked and the interior was seriously damaged. In the 1930s, the Soviets closed the church, as they did with most churches in St. Petersburg. During World War II, it was used as a storage facility for food. If suffered yet more damage during the war, and afterwards, was used for many years as storage space for a local opera company. In 1970, St. Isaac's Cathedral assumed management of the church, and funds garnered from the cathedral (which was, at that time, a museum) were used to restore the Church of the Savior. Restoration was finally complete in 1997 and remains one of St. Petersburg's top tourist attractions.


How is an oxbow lake known in Australia?

Oxbow Lakes - Information and Examples Oxbow Lakes Oxbow Lakes Oxbow Lakes Are Part of Meandering Streams and Rivers The left side of this image of the Amazon River shows an oxbow lake.  wigwam press/Getty Images By Matt Rosenberg Updated February 19, 2016. Rivers flow across wide, river valleys and snake across flat plains, creating curves called meanders. When a river carves itself a new channel, some of these meanders get cut off, thus creating oxbow lakes that remain unconnected but adjacent to their parent river. How Does a River Make a Loop? Interestingly, once a river begins to curve, the stream begins to move more rapidly on the outside of the curve and more slowly on the inside of the curve. This then causes the water to cut and erode the outside of the curve and deposit the sediment on the inside of the curve. As the erosion and deposition continues, the curve becomes larger and more circular. The outer bank of the river where erosion takes place is known as the concave bank.  The name for the bank of the river on the inside of the curve, where sediment deposition takes place, is called the convex bank. Cutting Off the Loop Eventually, the loop of the meander reaches a diameter of approximately five times the width of the stream and the river begins to cut the loop off by eroding the neck of the loop. continue reading below our video What are the Seven Wonders of the World Eventually, the river breaks through at a cutoff and forms a new, more efficient path. Sediment is then deposited on the loop side of the stream, cutting off the loop from the stream entirely. This results in a horseshoe-shaped lake that looks exactly like an abandoned river meander. Such lakes are called oxbow lakes because they look like the bow part of the yoke formerly used with teams of oxen. An Oxbow Lake Is Formed Oxbow lakes are still lakes, generally no water flows in or out of oxbow lakes. They rely on local rainfall and, over time, can turn into swamps. Often, they ultimately evaporate in just a few years after having been cut off from the main river.  In Australia, oxbow lakes are called billabongs. Other names for oxbow lakes include horseshoe lake, a loop lake, or cutoff lake.  The Meandering Mississippi River The Mississippi River is an excellent example of a meandering river that curves and winds as it flows across the Midwest United States toward the Gulf of Mexico. Take a look at a Google Map of Eagle Lake on the Mississippi - Louisiana border. It was once part of the Mississippi River and was known as Eagle Bend. Eventually, Eagle Bend became Eagle Lake when the oxbow lake was formed. Notice that the border between the two states used to follow the curve of the meander. Once the oxbow lake was formed, the meander in the state line was no longer needed; however, it remains as it was originally created, only now there is a piece of Louisiana on the east side of the Mississippi River. The length of the Mississippi River is actually shorter now than in the early nineteenth century because the U.S. government created their own cutoffs and oxbow lakes in order to improve navigation along the river. Carter Lake, Iowa There's an interesting meander and oxbow lake situation for the city of Carter Lake, Iowa. This Google Map shows how the city of Carter Lake was cut off from the rest of Iowa when the channel of the Missouri River formed a new channel during a flood in March 1877, creating Carter Lake. Thus, the city of Carter Lake became the only city in Iowa west of the Missouri River. The case of Carter Lake made its way to the U.S. Supreme Court in the case Nebraska v. Iowa, 143 U.S. 359. The court ruled in 1892 that while state boundaries along a river should generally follow the natural gradual changes of the river, when a river makes an abrupt change, the original border remains.


Easter Parade by Fred Astaire Songfacts Easter Parade by Fred Astaire Songfacts Songfacts Astaire performed this in the 1948 movie Easter Parade, and his became the most famous version of the song. It was written by Irving Berlin, who used the melody of a song he wrote in 1917 but never caught on called " Smile And Show Your Dimple ." Writing new lyrics to old melodies was common practice for Berlin, who also did it with " God Bless America ." Berlin wrote this for his 1933 stage show As Thousands Cheer. The song became much more popular after Astaire and Judy Garland sang it in the movie. According to Mark Steyn's A Song for the Season, Berlin was struggling to create the perfect song to accompany the Act One finale for As Thousands Cheer - a scene where figures come to life from a sepia photograph. "We wanted a big Fifth Avenue number," said Berlin. "I wanted an old-fashioned type song, but I couldn't come up with anything." Then he remembered the first four bars of "Smile and Show Your Dimple": "So, instead of try to write a new old-fashioned melody I simply used a real old-fashioned melody. Except that now, of course, I made the words apply to an Easter parade." "A song is like a marriage," Berlin explained. "It takes a perfect blending of the two mates, the music and the words, to make a perfect match. In the case of 'Easter Parade,' it took a divorce and a second marriage to bring about the happiest of unions."


Whose picture (beside the Queen’s) will be on the new £5 note in 2016?

Paper £5 Note (Elizabeth Fry) - Design Features | Bank of England Paper £5 Note (Elizabeth Fry) - Design Features Page Content Security Features  |  Design Features   We currently have two £5 notes in circulation: the paper £5 note featuring Elizabeth Fry and the polymer £5 note featuring Sir Winston Churchill. You can continue to spend paper £5 notes as usual until 5 May 2017. After this they will cease to be legal tender. The paper £5 note, with a portrait of Elizabeth Fry on the back, is the lowest denomination in value and the smallest in size (approx. 135mm x 70mm). Denomination numeral - there is a large number 5 and £ symbol in the top left corner of the front of the note to assist easy recognition of its value. There is also a slightly smaller number 5 in the top right corner. Recognition symbol – for the partially sighted, the £5 note has a densely coloured turquoise circle on the front. Unique numbering – a unique number is printed horizontally and vertically on the front of the £5 note. The horizontal number is in the top left corner and consists of multicoloured letters and numbers, increasing in height from left to right. The vertical number runs down the right side and has letters and numbers that are the same height and colour. Copyright symbols –the international copyright symbol is included on the front and the back of the £5 note, around the edge of the watermark area. Historical character - Elizabeth Fry (1780-1845). The images on the back of the note are related to the life and work of this social reformer. The main illustration shows Elizabeth Fry reading to prisoners at Newgate. In recognition of her work she was awarded the key to the prison and this is used in the design of the banknote. Key Resources


Andrew Lincoln plays deputy sheriff Rick Grimes in which TV horror drama series?

The Walking Dead | TVmaze The Walking Dead Gallery (20) Follow The Walking Dead tells the story of the months and years that follow after a zombie apocalypse. It follows a group of survivors, led by former police officer Rick Grimes, who travel in search of a safe and secure home. As the world overrun by the dead takes its toll on the survivors, their interpersonal conflicts present a greater danger to their continuing survival than the walkers that roam the country. Over time, the characters are changed by the constant exposure to death and some grow willing to do anything to survive. Based on the comic book series of the same name by Robert Kirkman, Tony Moore, and Charlie Adlard. Share this on:


Name the Scottish island where granite for curling stones is quarried.

World Curling Federation - From Island to Ice: a Journey of Curling Stones From Island to Ice: a Journey of Curling Stones Loading... By Mike Haggerty September 2013 Ailsa Craig. Down the ages it has stood in magnificent, rugged isolation - a one-mile long volcanic plug island rising out of the Firth of Clyde, ten miles off Ayrshire on Scotland's west coast. Ailsa Craig Photo: Richard Gray/World Curling Federation It is, according to the RSPB, one of Britain's most important bird sanctuaries, being home to a colony of as many as 75,000 gannets at certain times, as well as other species, including a rejuvenated settlement of puffins that are gradually re-instating themselves following the eradication of rats from the island. It also stands as an iconic backdrop to the Open Championship and other major golf events when they are staged at the famous Turnberry links course. But more than this, the granite that makes up most of the island is the source material for the stones used in the game of curling.  The prized high-density blue hone variety is found nowhere else in reasonable quantities apart from the island's north quarry, and it is used as the running band - the section in contact with the ice - on every curling stone in the world. Known affectionately as "Paddy's Milestone" because it sits at the halfway mark of the sea-ferry route between Belfast and Glasgow, Ailsa Craig has been uninhabited since the middle of the last century, but in recent weeks, its isolation has been disturbed by a team of craftsmen from Kays of Scotland - the world's leading manufacturer of curling stones - who have been harvesting 2,000 tons of the precious granite to be used in the making of the next ten years' supply of curling stones. In a painstaking operation, Kays have been gathering seven-ton boulders from the two quarries on the island, shifting them to a temporary loading dock and then transporting them on the open boat 'Jodiann', some 75 tons at a time, to Girvan harbour, from where they have been transported to secure storage near the Kays factory in Ayrshire. A family business, Kays have been making curling stones for almost two centuries, and years ago they negotiated the exclusive right of access to Ailsa granite with the island's owner, the 8th Marquis of Ailsa, who, incidentally has put the island up for sale, with a current asking price of one and a half million pounds. Up until the 1950s, the Girvan family, and other relatives involved in Kays, lived and worked at the island's quarries, but now there are no permanent residents and the old houses and facilities, which incredibly included a commercial tea-room, have been left to their fate. Even the lighthouse is automated and solar-powered now. The last time Kays lifted granite was in 2002 and the timetable of this year's operation - being carried out under the watchful eye of the RSPB and Scottish Natural Heritage - was adjusted for fear of disturbing fledging gannets during what has been a late breeding season. Ian Morton was one of the last quarrymen to live on the island, and he recalls a working regime there that would have made current health and safety officials faint. In those days, the quarries had to be dynamited. "We used to blast the granite pillars down and then work on them in the quarry", he explains, recalling, "I got blown five yards away onto my backside once". One of his jobs was to transport explosives round the island. " We'd be moving round 300 pounds of gunpowder, gelignite and detonators, but the danger didn't bother us " he said. Curling - called "chess on ice" by some - is an ancient Scottish game whose written history goes back as far as 1541. It shot to prominence in the UK when Rhona Martin's team kept a bleary-eyed Britain up well after midnight as they battled for gold medals at the 2002 Olympic Winter Games in Salt Lake City. Now, with the next Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia just six months away, curling is set for centre stage again, with the British teams - yet to be formally announced - liable to be led by current women's world c


Which 2014 Tom Cruise film had the tagline Live, Die, Repeat?

Edge of Tomorrow (2014) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON TV A soldier fighting aliens gets to relive the same day over and over again, the day restarting every time he dies. Director: a list of 40 titles created 09 Jul 2013 a list of 21 titles created 30 Mar 2014 a list of 22 titles created 04 Jul 2014 a list of 47 titles created 07 Dec 2014 a list of 30 titles created 29 Jan 2015 Title: Edge of Tomorrow (2014) 7.9/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. 11 wins & 34 nominations. See more awards  » Videos A veteran assigned to extract Earth's remaining resources begins to question what he knows about his mission and himself. Director: Joseph Kosinski Former United Nations employee Gerry Lane traverses the world in a race against time to stop the Zombie pandemic that is toppling armies and governments, and threatening to destroy humanity itself. Director: Marc Forster In the year 2154, the very wealthy live on a man-made space station while the rest of the population resides on a ruined Earth. A man takes on a mission that could bring equality to the polarized worlds. Director: Neill Blomkamp An extraterrestrial race forced to live in slum-like conditions on Earth suddenly finds a kindred spirit in a government agent who is exposed to their biotechnology. Director: Neill Blomkamp     1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 7.4/10 X   In 2074, when the mob wants to get rid of someone, the target is sent into the past, where a hired gun awaits - someone like Joe - who one day learns the mob wants to 'close the loop' by sending back Joe's future self for assassination. Director: Rian Johnson A growing nation of genetically evolved apes led by Caesar is threatened by a band of human survivors of the devastating virus unleashed a decade earlier. Director: Matt Reeves As a war between humankind and monstrous sea creatures wages on, a former pilot and a trainee are paired up to drive a seemingly obsolete special weapon in a desperate effort to save the world from the apocalypse. Director: Guillermo del Toro Years after a plague kills most of humanity and transforms the rest into monsters, the sole survivor in New York City struggles valiantly to find a cure. Director: Francis Lawrence In 2035, a technophobic cop investigates a crime that may have been perpetrated by a robot, which leads to a larger threat to humanity. Director: Alex Proyas A paraplegic marine dispatched to the moon Pandora on a unique mission becomes torn between following his orders and protecting the world he feels is his home. Director: James Cameron The X-Men send Wolverine to the past in a desperate effort to change history and prevent an event that results in doom for both humans and mutants. Director: Bryan Singer A group of intergalactic criminals are forced to work together to stop a fanatical warrior from taking control of the universe. Director: James Gunn Edit Storyline An alien race has hit the Earth in an unrelenting assault, unbeatable by any military unit in the world. Major William Cage (Cruise) is an officer who has never seen a day of combat when he is unceremoniously dropped into what amounts to a suicide mission. Killed within minutes, Cage now finds himself inexplicably thrown into a time loop-forcing him to live out the same brutal combat over and over, fighting and dying again...and again. But with each battle, Cage becomes able to engage the adversaries with increasing skill, alongside Special Forces warrior Rita Vrataski (Blunt). And, as Cage and Vrataski take the fight to the aliens, each repeated encounter gets them one step closer to defeating the enemy! Written by Warner Bros. Pictures Action  | Adventure  | Sci-Fi Motion Picture Rating           ( MPAA ) Rated PG-13 for intense sequences of sci-fi action and violence,


Which European won the 2014 U.S Open Golf Championship?

By David Shefter, USGA Kaymer Completes U.S. Open Victory Lap VILLAGE OF PINEHURST, N.C. – Martin Kaymer made sure that the final round of the 2014 U.S. Open on Sunday at Pinehurst Resort & Country Club’s Course No. 2 would amount to little more than a victory lap. The 29-year-old German, who grabbed the championship by its throat on Thursday and never relinquished his grip, continued the recent domination of golfers from Europe, who have won four of the past five U.S. Opens. After a week full of clutch putting – his 110 putts ranked third for the championship – Kaymer fittingly rolled in a 12-footer for par on the 72nd hole for a 1-under-par 69 and a 72-hole total of 9-under 271 to complete an eight-stroke victory over Rickie Fowler and Erik Compton, which tied the fourth-largest winning margin in championship history. Just how good was Kaymer’s Sunday finale? The other 15 golfers in the last eight pairings were a combined 52 over par. Only 11 golfers, including Kaymer, posted sub-70 scores Sunday on a 7,349-yard layout that featured two par 4s that were drivable and several accessible hole locations. Kaymer, the 2010 PGA champion, also became the first German – and first from Continental Europe – to claim the U.S. Open. He joins countryman Bernhard Langer, a two-time Masters winner, as a multiple major champion. He became the eighth player to lead the U.S. Open wire to wire and is now one of only five players to win the U.S. Open, the PGA Championship and The Players Championship, joining the impressive quartet of Tiger Woods, Jack Nicklaus, Raymond Floyd and Lee Trevino. Once the final par putt dropped, Kaymer was congratulated on the 18th green by several PGA European Tour players, including countryman Marcel Siem (T-12), as well as LPGA Tour player Sandra Gal, who, like Kaymer, was born in Dusseldorf and will compete in this week’s U.S. Women’s Open at Pinehurst. “I didn’t make many mistakes,” said Kaymer, who had four birdies against three bogeys on Sunday. “The last two wins that I had in America, especially this week, I played very solid the first two days and that gave me a very nice cushion for the weekend. But to shoot only 1 over par [at] Pinehurst on Saturday and Sunday is good. The way I played I was very happy, the way I kept it together yesterday. And that gave me a good cushion for today.” Kaymer took a huge step toward his second major on Thursday and Friday, when he posted the first consecutive 65s in any major championship to set a 36-hole U.S. Open scoring record of 130, besting Rory McIlroy’s total of 131 at Congressional in 2011. The six-stroke lead matched the efforts of Tiger Woods (2000) and McIlroy (2011), both of whom went on to win the championship. Despite decidedly tougher conditions on the weekend, Kaymer never strayed too far from the tracks. Any mistake was covered up by another brilliant shot. Case in point was on Saturday when he took an unplayable lie after an errant drive on the fourth hole, only to convert a 20-footer for bogey. One hole later, he drilled a 202-yard approach from the sandy area to within 4 feet to set up an eagle 3. On Sunday, Kaymer had a hiccup at the par-4 seventh, but then birdied the par-3 ninth, sticking his tee shot to 4 feet. He then bogeyed the par-5 10th, only to convert consecutive birdies at 13 and 14 from 15 feet. “He’s a guy that is really tough,” said Keegan Bradley, the 2011 PGA champion who played with Kaymer the first two rounds. “If you got him in a Ryder Cup match or coming down the end of a tournament, he’s probably a guy you would rather not face. He’s tough and he’s very, very good.” Four years ago, such a performance might have been expected from Kaymer. He became the world’s No. 1-ranked player for eight weeks and defeated Bubba Watson in a three-hole playoff at Whistling Straits for the PGA Championship. But he began tinkering with his swing, trying to hit more draws, and his game faded. Outside of a clutch 1-up victory over Steve Stricker that clinched the remarkable Ryder Cup comeback victory for Europe in 2012 at Medinah (Ill.) Country C


In Egyptian mythology the god Sebek is associated with which creature?

Sobek | Ancient Egyptian Mythology Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Ancient Egyptian Mythology Wiki Share Sobek (also known as Sebek, Sebek-Ra, Sobeq, Suchos, Sobki, and Soknopais) was the ancient god of crocodiles. He is first mentioned in the Pyramid Texts and his worship continued until the Roman period. Some sects believed that Sobek was the creator of the world who arose from the "Dark Water" and created the order in the universe. Sobek was a god of the Nile who brought fertility to the land. As the "Lord of the Waters" he was thought to have risen from the primeval waters of Nun to create the world and made the Nile from his sweat. One creation myth stated that Sobek laid eggs on the bank of the waters of Nun thus creating the world. However, as well as being a force for creation, he was seen as an unpredictable deity who sometimes allied himself with the forces of Chaos. Sobek first appeared in the Old Kingdom as the son of Neith with the epithet "The Rager". According to some myths his father was Set, the god of thunder and chaos, but he also had a close association with Horus. He was paired with a number of goddesses in different locations, most notably Hathor, Renenutet, Heqet and Taweret, and was sometimes referred to as the father of Khonsu, Horus or Khnum. In some areas, a tame crocodile was worshiped as the earthly embodiment of Sobek himself, while in other places crocodiles were reviled, hunted and killed. It seems likely that Sobek began as a dark god who had to be appeased, but that his protective qualities and his strength were valued when they were used in defence of the Pharaoh and the people. He could protect the justified dead in the netherworld, restoring their sight and reviving their senses. Because of his ferocity, he was considered to be the patron of the army. Sobek was sometimes considered to be an aspect of Horus because Horus took the form of a crocodile to retrieve the parts of Osiris' body which were lost in the Nile. Yet Sobek was also thought to have assisted Isis when she gave birth to Horus. He also rescued the four mummiform sons of Horus (Imsety the human headed protector of the liver, Hapy the baboon headed protector of the lungs, Duamutef the jackal headed protector of the stomach and Qebehsenuef the falcon headed protector of the intestines) by gathering them in a net when they rose from Sobek the Crocodile god. the waters in a lotus bloom. However, he was also associated with Set, the enemy of Osiris. He was also worshiped as the manifestation of Amun-Re and was often depicted wearing either the headdress of Amun or the sun disk of Ra. The strength and speed of the crocodile was thought to be symbolic of the power of the Pharaoh, and the word "sovereign" was written with the hieroglyph of a crocodile. It was thought that Sobek could protect the Pharaoh from dark magic. During the Twelfth and Thirteenth Dynasties, the cult of Sobek was given particular prominence and a number of rulers incorporated him in their coronation names. He was depicted as a crocodile, a mummified crocodile or a man with the head of a crocodile. He often wore a plumed headdress with a horned sun disk or the atef crown (associating him with Amon-Ra) and carried the Was sceptre (representing power) and the Ankh (representing the breath of life). Mummified crocodiles representing the god have been found in many ancient tombs. The Egyptians mummified both infant and mature crocodiles and even interred crocodile eggs and foetuses with the deceased in order to enlist the protection of Sobek in the afterlife. Sobek was known as the Lord of Faiyum, and it is thought that his worship originated in that area. In particular, he was very popular in the city of Arsinoe (known as Shedyet by the Egyptians) near the Faiyum, causing the Greeks to rename the city Crocodilopolis. There is a twelfth dynasty temple at Medinet Madi dedicated to Sobek, his wife Renenutet (the snake goddess who was the protector of the harvest and granaries), and Horus. The temple was originally built by Amenemhet III and Amenemhet IV, but restor


In which musical would you hear the song Bless your beautiful hide?

Howard Keel - Bless Your Beautiful Hide (Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Soundtrack 1) - YouTube Howard Keel - Bless Your Beautiful Hide (Seven Brides for Seven Brothers Soundtrack 1) 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 Sep 7, 2012 Howard Keel singing "Bless Your Beautiful Hide" from the famous musical "Seven Brides for Seven Brothers" 1954 ranked, in 2006, number 21 on the American Film Institute's list of best musicals. Category


What name is given to sewing or gluing patches of material onto a garment or piece of material for decoration

What is Fabric Adhesive? (with pictures) What is Fabric Adhesive? Last Modified Date: 24 December 2016 Copyright Protected: Top 10 facts about the world The name fabric adhesive encompasses a variety of products that provide temporary or permanent ways to attach fabric without sewing . Some of them are available simply as applications, while others are sold already applied to a fabric or material, with the adhesive being activated while incorporating that material into a project. Household glue. While designed for other purposes, white school glue or glue stick can act as a fabric adhesive, temporarily holding fabric until it is sewn and eliminating pinning. Using this kind of glue can be particularly useful for felt and other thick fabrics. One advantage is that, unlike pins, which can cause ripples, these glues leave the fabric flat. They do not wash out, so the amount used must be carefully judged. Spray Fabric Adhesive. Spray fabric adhesive is useful and neater to apply than glue, but not permanent if the fabric is cleaned by laundering or dry cleaning. Also, unlike the recommended glues, it has toxic fumes and must be used in a well-ventilated space. Ad Fabric Glue. There are several different types of fabric adhesive that go under the name of fabric glue. Glues for attaching rhinestones, sequins , glitter , and gems to fabric are made in both washable (permanent) and non-washable formulas, the first for clothing and other items that need to be cleaned, and the second for decorative fabric arts. Some fabric glues form a permanent bond between two layers of fabric, a sort of liquid fusible web that can be used in no-sew projects. There are also specialized fabric glues to control fraying and stretchable glue for adding ornamentation to stretchable fabrics. Bonding Fabric or Fusible Web. Another type of fabric adhesive is iron-on bonding fabric, sometimes called fusible web, a layer of adhesive material placed between two layers of “regular” fabric to fuse them together permanently. It comes in tape and sheets, with or without backing paper. Some fusible webbing has pressure sensitive adhesive on both sides to hold items in place temporarily before they are ironed to fuse them. Another kind has a grid printed on it to assist with cutting to fit. The bonding fabric can be cut to shape first and fused to both the appliqué and the backing fabric by being sandwiched in between and heated with a steam iron. Alternatively, a whole sheet of fabric may be turned into bondable fabric by fusing the bonding fabric to it with the backing sheet left on the other side. The newly created bonding fabric can then be cut to any size and shape, and used as an appliqué by removing the backing sheet and fusing it to other fabric. Fusible web in tape form can be used for hemming garments, pillow cases, blankets, table cloths, and curtains. Tape widths include ¼ inch, 5/8 inch, ¾ inch and 1¼ inches (~6.4 mm, ~15.9 mm, ~19 mm, and ~32 mm). To hem with fusible web, place it between the hem allowance and the garment or other item, setting it down a bit from the edge of the hem allowance. Pin it and iron according to directions. For heavy material, a wider strip up to the depth of the hem allowance is used to give the hem more strength. This kind of tape can also be used in no-sew projects, including quilts. Fusible Interfacing. Fusible interfacing includes fabric adhesive already bonded to a material. Both regular and sculpting woven interfacing are available in fusible versions, along with non—woven styles. Fusible interfacing can be used for garments, window shade backing, handbags, and other projects. It also comes in a variety of materials, including tricot, 100% polyester , and various polyester/ nylon blends, and in specialized forms for different fabric weights. Other Fusible Material. Besides fusible interfacing, there are several other products that have fabric adhesive pre-applied to a material. There are fusible fleece and fusible cotton batting for padding quilts, pillows, and other items; fusible bias tape in ¼-inch and ¾-inch (


Which Country's Parliament is the Folketing?

Denmark - The National Parliament of Denmark / Folketinget | Agora Portal The file could not be created. Denmark - The National Parliament of Denmark / Folketinget Country: Type of Electoral System Type of Electoral System:  Direct election: 135 seats are elected by proportional representation in 17 districts, and 40 supplementary seats are allotted to make up for the difference between district and nation-wide vote. The 135 seats are distributed to the parties by the D'Hondt method of the party-list system of proportional representation and the 40 supplementary seats by the Sainte-Laguë method. List of Standing Committees


To which order of monks did Tomas De Torquemada belong?

File: <witches ï¿½ï¿½ ( Contact )   INTRODUCTION   ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ Much is known about the witch  hunts of the 16th and 17th centuries. In some countries, a great deal of the original  documentation has survived in archives such as the " Archivo Historico National " in  Madrid, and these records have been used by a number of scholars from  different countries to document the witch phenomenon. What emerged from their  independent and unemotional assessments amounted to a terrible indictment of  the politics of the church in Rome. Most of these researchers concluded that  the brutal burnings had been a terrible mistake; but were they a mistake? It  was also clearly shown that among the members of the Inquisition there were  some very responsible, honest and courageous people, who were, however,  unable to control the excesses of some of their colleagues or of the local  government officials, once the process was out of hand. Edo Nyland's translations of some of  the names, associated with this epidemic of burnings and hangings tell their  own tragic stories.   Witchcraft an  Imaginary Offense   ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ The church knew from the beginning  that witchcraft did not exist. The social anthropologist Evans-Pritchard wrote in 1935:   ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ "Witchcraft is an  imaginary offense because it is impossible. A witch cannot do what he/she is  supposed to do and has in fact no real existence. A sorcerer, on the other  hand, may make magic to kill his neighbours. The magic will not kill them,  but he can and no doubt, often does with that intention."   ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ One of the bright lights during  the time of the witch craze, which had thrown a cloud of death and despair  over the beautiful Basque countryside, was the Bishop of Pamplona, the  influential Antonio Venegas de Figueroa. His investigations had led him to  believe that the witch craze was almost entirely based on deceit and  self-delusion, and he gave expression to this view in a letter to the  Inquisition in March 1610. After interrogating various people the bishop  established that there had been absolutely no mention or knowledge of  witchcraft before the persecutions had commenced. Many of the inhabitants had  gone to the witch burnings in France and brought back the knowledge from  there. Before that time the people had known nothing about witch sects or Aquelarres or  evil arts ( Henningson p.127).  The bishop had learned that uneducated and lonely people or people who  deviated from the norm of their society, were the first to be supposed to be  members of this secret confederation, where all the virtues of society were  inverted.   ï¿½ ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½Inquisitor Alonso de Salazar Frias, one of the  Inquisition's own scholars, who was sent to report on the epidemic of  witchcraft, wrote in 1612: "There were neither witches nor bewitched  until they were talked and written about" ( Henningson , p.ix).  So why did the church unleash this most demonic of all holocausts? The church  had kept de Salazar's, the bishop's and similar reports secret and it was not  until three centuries later that several of Salazar's (mislabeled)  submissions to the Inquisition were re-discovered in Madrid by the American  historian Henry Charles Lea who used them  in his monumental book "Inquisition of Spain" (p 211-237).  The question now is: was there a reason for the church to continue the witch  charade for so many years (throughout the 16th, 17th and part of the 18th  century) when it knew very well that there never had been any witches or  aquelarres? The word "aquelarre" comes from Basque akelarre, akela-arre, Akela (Priestess,  witch) arremankor (social): "The witches' social (gathering)".  Our English word "witch" is taken straight from the Basque  language; the first three letters of the verb itxuraldatu (to transform, to change shape) were used; itx, pronounced "itch" with a "w" stuck  onto it to mask the Basque origin. Changing shape was something some "witch


In which US state are the cities of Nogales, Surprise and Yuma?

Population of Arizona (State) - Statistical Atlas Statistical Atlas Population per square mile of land (excluding water areas): 0/mi² Population per square mile of land (excluding water areas): 0/mi² Failed to load :-( Population by Place in Arizona There are 451 places in Arizona. This section compares the 50 most populous of those to each other. The least populous of the compared places has a population of 14,556. Total Population Scope: population of selected places in Arizona 0k rank of place out of 50 by population Population Density People per square mile (excluding waters). Scope: population of selected places in Arizona 0k rank of place out of 50 by population density Population by Metro Area in Arizona There are 11 metro areas in Arizona. This section compares all 11 of those to each other. Total Population Scope: population of selected metro areas in Arizona 0M rank of metro area out of 11 by population Population Density People per square mile (excluding waters). Scope: population of selected metro areas in Arizona 0 rank of metro area out of 11 by population density Population by County in Arizona There are 15 counties in Arizona. This section compares all 15 of those to each other. Total Population Scope: population of selected counties in Arizona 0M rank of county out of 15 by population Population Density People per square mile (excluding waters). Scope: population of selected counties in Arizona 0 rank of county out of 15 by population density Population by County Subdivision in Arizona There are 80 county subdivisions in Arizona. This section compares the 50 most populous of those to each other. The least populous of the compared county subdivisions has a population of 8,130. Total Population Scope: population of selected county subdivisions in Arizona 0M rank of county subdivision out of 50 by population Population Density People per square mile (excluding waters). Scope: population of selected county subdivisions in Arizona 0k rank of county subdivision out of 50 by population density Population by State in the United States There are 50 states in the United States. This section compares Arizona to all of the states in the United States. Total Population Scope: population of Arizona and selected other states in the United States 0M rank of state out of 50 by population Population Density People per square mile (excluding waters). Scope: population of Arizona and selected other states in the United States 0 rank of state out of 50 by population density Population by State in the West There are 13 states in the West. This section compares Arizona to all of the states in the West. Total Population Scope: population of Arizona and selected other states in the West 0M rank of state out of 13 by population Population Density People per square mile (excluding waters). Scope: population of Arizona and selected other states in the West 0 rank of state out of 13 by population density Definitions This page reports on the population distribution in Arizona, both in terms of raw head counts, and in terms of population density per square mile. Population: count of all residents of the given entity at the time of the survey, excluding visitors Population Density: population divided by the total land area of the entity (i.e., excluding water areas contained in the entity) For additional information about the data presented on this site, including our sources, please see the About Page . More Topics to Explore


In the middle ages, what was the system were cash payment could replace military service?

The Norman Conquest The Norman Conquest           The Aftermath of Conquest Edward the Confessor was the son of a Norman mother and had brought many of his Norman friends to England.  But the impact of William's conquest was immensely greater. William replaced much of the English aristocracy with his own Norman followers; both his and their successors long regarded their Continental interests as just as important as their English possessions. Initially William's hold on England was far from secure. He faced rebellions in Kent in 1067-8, at Exeter in 1068, and - the most serious - in the North of England in 1068.  The revolt was centered on Northumbria, led by Edgar the ï¿½theling (Atheling)  and supported by the Danish fleet and Malcolm III, King of the Scots. William sent Robert de Comines to suppress the rebellion, but he and his forces were defeated in January 1069, and the rebels captured York. William counterattacked and devastated much of Northern England.   One of William the Conqueror's earliest English    coins One of those who resisted William the Conqueror    was a Lincolnshire thegn called Hereward the Wake, who later    became a legendary folk hero. He and Earl Morcar of Northumbria tried to defend the region    around Ely in 1070-1071. After their defeat, Hereward organized    a kind of guerilla resistance in the region, the memory of which    survived in a later fictionalized, romantic account.   In 1070, William made peace with Swein of Denmark and in 1071-2 invaded Scotland and forced Malcolm III to submit, and to expel Edgar the ï¿½theling  who had been given refuge there. [Malcolm III married Margaret (1045-93) who was Edgar the ï¿½theling's sister. One of their children was Matilda of Scotland (1079-1118) who married Henry I of England. It is because of these unions that the present royal family of England traces its descent all the way back to the Anglo-Saxon kings of England].     After 1072 William spent much time in France. Normandy was initially allied with Flanders, but intermittently    at war with first Henry (1031-60), then Philip of France    (1060-1108) and with Geoffrey I Martel and Fulk "le Rechin" ("the rude") of Anjou.   In fact, William died during military operations in France in 1087 - probably from stomach injuries caused when his horse shied, throwing him violently against the pommel of the saddle.            The impact of the Norman Conquest 1066 is probably the most remembered date in English history - recognized by people who know virtually nothing else about Britain or history. But some have questioned whether it should really be regarded as such a significant and revolutionary event. The answer revolves especially around three issues: Whether the Norman Conquest fundamentally altered social, legal and     political relations by introducing a new "feudal system"? Knight's servic e A tenant by knight's service was obliged to equip and support one fully-armed horseman for forty days of royal service each year. This obligation was incumbent on each fief;  if a tenant held (say) fifty fiefs, then fifty knights were required. By the mid 12th Century, land held in knight's service supplied the king with approximately 6,500 knights. [In practice, the king often accepted a cash payment (scutage) in lieu of the knights' attendance - this was then spent on hiring mercenaries]. When the tenant received or inherited his land he had to pay a relief or fine. (Failure to pay gave the lord the right to take back the land.) Additionally, tenants-in-chief who inherited were subject to primer seisin - the right of the king to a year's profits of the inherited land.   "If any     earl, baron, or other person that holds lands directly of the     Crown, for military service, shall die, and at his death his     heir shall be of full age and owe a relief, the heir shall     have his inheritance on payment of the ancient scale of     relief. That is to say, the heir or heirs of an earl shall pay     ï¿½100 f


Mendacious | Define Mendacious at Dictionary.com mendacious telling lies, especially habitually; dishonest; lying; untruthful: a mendacious person. 1610-20; < Latin mendāci- (see mendacity ) + -ous Related forms Examples from the Web for mendacious Expand A Democrat's Guide to Bush's Book Bryan Curtis November 9, 2010 Historical Examples As long as we have that state of things, we shall have wars and secret and mendacious diplomacy. The President Alfred Henry Lewis Bein' a woman, you're too feeble-witted for reason, too mendacious for trooth.' Word Origin and History for mendacious Expand adj. 1610s, from Middle French mendacieux, from Latin mendacium "a lie, untruth, falsehood, fiction," from mendax (genitive mendacis) "lying, deceitful," from menda "fault, defect, carelessness in writing," from PIE root *mend- "physical defect, fault" (see amend (v.)). The sense evolution of Latin mendax was influenced by mentiri "to speak falsely, lie, deceive." Related: Mendaciously; mendaciousness. Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper


What makes a Welsh Rarebit a Buck Rarebit?

Buck Rarebit Recipe Vegetarian Recipe | Egg Recipes salt and freshly ground black pepper Method Place the milk, flour, mustard and butter in a medium pan. Whisk together with a balloon whisk and slowly bring to the boil, whisking until the mixture boils and thickens. Simmer for 1 minute. Stir in half the cheese and season to taste. Set aside. Fill a large frying pan with salted water, add the vinegar and bring to the boil. Meanwhile put the beans in a pan and gently heat for 2-3 minutes or until piping hot. Poach the eggs in the simmering water for 3-5 minutes until cooked to your liking. Meanwhile toast the bread on both sides under a hot grill. Arrange the toast on two heatproof serving plates. Top with the baked beans and place a poached egg on top of each. Spoon over the cheese sauce and sprinkle over the remaining cheese. Place each plate under the grill and cook for 1 minute until golden.


Who is the current Master of the Queen's Music?

Judith Weir prepares to be a radical master of the Queen's music | Music | The Guardian Classical music Judith Weir prepares to be a radical master of the Queen's music For Weir, the first woman in the position, it means supporting composers and exploring the state of music education Judith Weir: 'They said it's absolutely up to the person who does it to make it their own.' Photograph: Linda Nylind for the Guardian Share on Messenger Close Judith Weir must be the most modest master of the Queen's music in the job's 388-year history. "The palace asked a lot of people who it should be, and I said Jonathan Dove would be the best person," she said, after her appointment was confirmed on Monday. "But they took no notice of me and a few weeks ago they told me they had had the most suggestions that it ought to be me – so well done." But it's a mistake to read 60-year-old Weir's self-deprecation as a sign that she is not up for the public profile of the role. I first met her more than a decade ago, but have never known her to be more relaxed, forthcoming or fired-up. Weir, who is the first woman to hold the job, is clearly going to be in her element as she tackles this position. "They had a great sentence in the appointment letter," she says, "something like: 'The Queen would like the position of the master of the Queen's music to be for the enjoyment and openness of music in the nation.' So it's a very wide description, and they said it's absolutely up to the person who does it to make it their own." For Weir, that doesn't mean writing pieces for royal occasions. Just the opposite: it means supporting and speaking up for her composer colleagues, challenging the function that contemporary music fulfils in society, and embarking on a nationwide exploration of the state of music education in order to create pieces that will be useful for schoolchildren and amateur musicians. But before she tells me about her softly spoken but radical plans for the decade-long, £15,000-a-year appointment, I ask if she felt any twinges of conscience in taking up the job. The last incumbent, Peter Maxwell Davies, who was appointed 2004, was a model of how the master's public voice could still be a dissenting one – about the war in Iraq, the state of education, the traducing of the values of classical music in culture – even while he spoke from the centre of the establishment. What is Weir's relationship with the monarchy and the 'establishment'? "Britain isn't in any state at the moment to become a republic," she says. "We're not there as a country. And for me, the Queen is a fantastic 88-year-old woman of incredible energy. I just have great admiration for her and it is an honour to do something in her name. And as for 'the establishment' – well, who is the establishment now? Sir Mick Jagger?" Weir says there is still a sneaking suspicion that the world of classical music is carved up by a few big institutions and a handful of powerful cultural leaders. That really is an establishment; but Weir does not need the role of the master for access to classical music's top table. The opportunity of the role, she says, "is to avoid all that – and go and meet the other people". By "other people", Weir is talking about the musicians and composers who are working in schools and communities, often unsung and underpaid, the grassroots of our musical culture. "I have an interest in teaching at all levels, but taking up this job has reminded me how sketchy my knowledge really is of what's going on in schools. The yearly stipend will help me to travel around the UK – without doing that, it's very difficult to know what's really happening – and possibly to have the time to do a piece every year for those communities. The question of music education over the last few years has been full of rhetorical behaviour. It's been a Punch and Judy show on both sides. And the media love it as well." As Nicky Morgan takes over as education secretary , there is a looming sense of disaster about the way music is funded in schools in England and Wales. Weir is more pragmatic. "I fe


What name is given to the scientific study of the size and shape of the earth?

Geodesy and the Earth's Size and Shape By  Amanda Briney Updated August 31, 2015. Earth, with average distance of 92,955,820 miles (149,597,890 km) from the sun, is the third planet and one of the most unique planets in the solar system. It formed around 4.5-4.6 billion years ago and is the only planet known to sustain life. This is because factors like its atmospheric composition and physical properties such as the presence of water over 70.8% of the planet allow life to thrive. Earth is also unique however because it is the largest of the terrestrial planets (one that is composed of a thin layer of rocks as opposed to those that are mostly made up of gases like Jupiter or Saturn) based on its mass, density, and diameter. Earth is also the fifth largest planet in the entire solar system. Earth's Size As the largest of the terrestrial planets, Earth has an estimated mass of 5.9736 × 1024 kg. Its volume is also the largest of these planets at 108.321 × 1010km3. In addition, Earth is the densest of the terrestrial planets as it is made up of a crust, mantle and core. continue reading below our video 4 Tips for Improving Test Performance The Earth's crust is the thinnest of these layers while the mantle comprises 84% of Earth's volume and extends 1,800 miles (2,900 km) below the surface. What makes Earth the densest of these planets however is its core. It is the only terrestrial planet with a liquid outer core that surrounds a solid, dense inner core. Earth's average density is 5515 × 10 kg/m3. Mars, the smallest of the terrestrial planets by density, is only around 70% as dense as Earth. Earth is classified as the largest of the terrestrial planets based on its circumference and diameter as well. At the equator, Earth's circumference is 24,901.55 miles (40,075.16 km). It is slightly smaller between the North and South poles at 24,859.82 miles (40,008 km). Earth's diameter at the poles is 7,899.80 miles (12,713.5 km) while it is 7,926.28 miles (12,756.1 km) at the equator. For comparison, the largest planet in Earth's solar system, Jupiter, has a diameter of 88,846 miles (142,984 km). Earth's Shape Earth's circumference and diameter differ because its shape is classified as an oblate spheroid or ellipsoid, instead of a true sphere. This means that instead of being of equal circumference in all areas, the poles are squished, resulting in a bulge at the equator, and thus a larger circumference and diameter there. The equatorial bulge at Earth's equator is measured at 26.5 miles (42.72 km) and is caused by the planet's rotation and gravity. Gravity itself causes planets and other celestial bodies to contract and form a sphere. This is because it pulls all the mass of an object as close to the center of gravity (the Earth's core in this case) as possible. Because Earth rotates, this sphere is distorted by the centrifugal force. This is the force that causes objects to move outward away from the center of gravity. Therefore, as the Earth rotates, centrifugal force is greatest at the equator so it causes a slight outward bulge there, giving that region a larger circumference and diameter. Local topography also plays a role in the Earth's shape, but on a global scale its role is very small. The largest differences in local topography across the globe are Mount Everest , the highest point above sea level at 29,035 ft (8,850 m), and the Mariana Trench, the lowest point below sea level at 35,840 ft (10,924 m). This difference is only a matter of about 12 miles (19 km), which is very minor overall. If equatorial bulge is considered, the world's highest point and the place that is farthest from the Earth's center is the peak of the volcano Chimborazo in Ecuador as it is the highest peak that is nearest the equator. Its elevation is 20,561 ft (6,267 m). Geodesy To ensure that the Earth's size and shape is studied accurately, geodesy, a branch of science responsible for measuring the Earth's size and shape with surveys and mathematical calculations is used. Throughout history, geodesy was a significant branch of science as early scienti


Who became UKIP's first MP when he won the Clacton by-election in October 2014?

Clacton by-election: Douglas Carswell becomes Ukip's first ever elected MP after a sensational victory | The Independent UK Politics Clacton by-election: Douglas Carswell becomes Ukip's first ever elected MP after a sensational victory Mr Carswell switched parties and resigned his seat to give voters in his constituency the chance to back him or sack him - they chose to do the former Friday 10 October 2014 01:45 BST Click to follow Indy Politics Douglas Carswell (left) and Ukip leader Nigel Farage celebrate their win in Clacton AFP/Getty Images The UK Independence Party scored a sensational victory early this morning when Douglas Carswell became the first MP ever elected under the party’s colours. He romped home in a by-election in Clacton, in Essex, with 21,113 votes, trouncing his Tory opponent, Giles Watling, who scored 8,709. Labour came third with 3,959, while the Liberal Democrats trailed with a humiliating 483. In his acceptance speech, Mr Carswell said that if Ukip remained true to its principles, “there is nothing that we cannot achieve, in Essex, East Anglia, in England, and in the whole country beyond – and, yes, next in Rochester.” Nigel Farage hailed the vote "the best night in UKIP's history" as he warned the Tories and Labour: "We're after you - you have underestimated us", Sky News reported. The Ukip leader added: "What it shows is that UKIP is now a truly national party. We will now take the people's army of UKIP to the Rochester and Strood, and we will give that absolutely everything we have got." In Rochester, the Tories face another potentially disastrous by-election after its MP Mark Reckless became the second Tory to defect to Ukip. The Clacton result was a personal triumph for the former Tory MP who put his future on the line in August when he announced that he was switching parties and resigned his seat to give voters in his Clacton constituency the chance to back him or sack him. In pictures: The rise of Ukip In pictures: The rise of Ukip 1/8 1993: Alan Sked forms Ukip History professor Alan Sked had been active in anti-EU politics for a while beore he founded Ukip in 1993. He resigned from the party after the 1997 election, concerned that it was attracting far-right members, and has been critical of Ukip since. Picture: Reuters Reuters 2/8 2005: Kilroy defects Former TV presenter Robert Kilroy-Silk founded Veritas in 2005, after a failed bid to become leader, and took many of Ukip's elected members with him. But the party slowly lost its popularity and didn't put forward any candidates in the last election. Picture: REUTERS/Kieran Doherty REUTERS KD/RUS 3/8 2010: Farage becomes leader, again Farage had led Ukip from 2006 until 2009, when he stood down to fight against the Speaker, John Bercow, for his Buckingham seat. He failed to win the election and returned to lead the party in November 2010. Picture: REUTERS/Kieran Doherty REUTERS/Kieran Doherty 4/8 2010: Ukip fights for election Nigel Farage was injured in a plane crash on polling day in the 2010 general election, but his party increased its success in the votes. It fielded 572 candidates and took 3.1% of the vote, though failed to win any seats. REUTERS/Darren Staples REUTERS/Darren Staples 5/8 2013: Eastleigh gains Ukip's candidate Diane James got the highest ever number of votes for any candidate from the party, but was beaten by the Liberal Democrats. The surge in support gave Ukip confidence ahead of local and European elections later in the year. Picture: Reuters 6/8 2013: Bloom kicked out Godfrey Bloom, who served as an Ukip MEP from 2004 to 2014, had the whip withdrawn in 2013 after sexist comments and an attack on a journalist. He sat as an independent MEP until 2014, when he ended his term in office. Picture: REUTERS/Luke MacGregor 7/8 2014: European election success Ukip got a higher proportion of the vote than any other party in 2014's European elections, adding 11 new MEPs and taking its total to 24. REUTERS/Luke MacGregor 8/8 2014: Carswell defects Douglas Carswell defected from Ukip at the end of August, and was followed by


In geological ages, which period was the first of the Mesozoic Era?

Mesozoic Era: Age of the Dinosaurs Mesozoic Era: Age of the Dinosaurs By Tia Ghose, Senior Writer | January 7, 2015 10:26pm ET MORE New research suggests that reptiles that lived during the Dinosaur age were hard-hit. Here, the carnivorous lizard Palaeosaniwa chases a pair of young Edmontosaurus while the snake Cerberophis and the lizard Obamadon look on. Credit: Carl Buell During the Mesozoic, or "Middle Life" Era, life diversified rapidly and giant reptiles, dinosaurs and other monstrous beasts roamed the Earth. The period, which spans from about 252 million years ago to about 66 million years ago, was also known as the age of reptiles or the age of dinosaurs. Boundaries English geologist John Phillips, the first person to create the global geologic timescale, first coined the term Mesozoic in the 1800s. Phillips found ways to correlate sediments found around the world to specific time periods, said Paul Olsen, a geoscientist at the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory at Columbia University in New York.  The Permian-Triassic boundary, at the start of the Mesozoic, is defined relative to a particular section of sediment in Meishan, China, where a type of extinct, eel-like creature known as a conodont first appeared, according to the  International Commission on Stratigraphy .  The end boundary for the Mesozoic Era, the  Cretaceous-Paleogene boundary , is defined by a 20-inch (50 centimeters) thick sliver of rock in El Kef, Tunisia, which contains well-preserved fossils and traces of iridium and other elements from the asteroid impact that wiped out the dinosaurs. The Mesozoic Era is divided up into the Triassic, Jurassic, and Cretaceous periods. Life and climate The Mesozoic Era began roughly around the time of the end-Permian extinction, which wiped out 96 percent of marine life and 70 percent of all terrestrial species on the planet. Life slowly rebounded, eventually giving way to a flourishing diversity of animals, from massive lizards to monstrous dinosaurs. The  Triassic Period , from 252 million to 200 million years ago, saw the rise of reptiles and the first dinosaurs, the  Jurassic Period , from about 200 million to 145 million years ago, ushered in birds and mammals, and the  Cretaceous Period , from 145 million to 66 million years ago is known for some of its iconic dinosaurs, such as  Triceratops  and  Pteranodon . Coniferous plants, or those that have cone-bearing seeds, already existed at the beginning of the era, but they became much more abundant during the Mesozoic. Flowering plants emerged during the late Cretaceous Period. The lush plant life during the Mesozoic Era provided plenty of food, allowing the  biggest of the dinosaurs , such as the Argentinosaurus, to grow up to 80 tons, according to a 2005 study in the journal Revista del Museo Argentino de Ciencias Naturales.   Earth during the Mesozoic Era was much warmer than today, and the planet had no polar ice caps. During the Triassic Period,  Pangaea  still formed one massive supercontinent. Without much coastline to moderate the continent's interior temperature, Pangaea experienced major temperature swings and was covered in large swaths of desert. Yet the region still had a belt of tropical rainforest in regions around the equator, said Brendan Murphy, an earth scientist at St. Francis Xavier University in Antigonish, Canada. Extinctions The Mesozoic Era was bookended by two great extinctions, with another smaller extinction occurring at the end of the Triassic Period, Olsen said. Around 252 million years ago, the end-Permian extinction wiped out most life on Earth over about 60,000 years, according to a February 2014 study in the journal  Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences  (PNAS). At the end of the Triassic Period, roughly 201 million years ago, most amphibious creatures and crocodile-like creatures that lived in the tropics were wiped out. About 65 million years ago, a giant asteroid blasted into Earth and formed a giant crater at Chicxulub in the Yucatan Peninsula.  Because the fossil record is incomplete, it's difficult to say exac


In which English town or city would you find Meadowhall Shopping Centre?

Meadowhall Station | Trains to Meadowhall – Trainline Trains to Meadowhall Share this route Meadowhall Interchange in Sheffield opened in 1990 at the same time as the Meadowhall Shopping Centre, linked to the station via a footbridge over the River Don. When it opened, Meadowhall was the second largest shopping centre in the country, and, today, it remains in the top ten. Thanks to Meadowhall Interchange, it is one of the few out-of-town shopping centres in the country fully integrated into the public transport network via the buses, trains and trams that all call at the station. Alongside over 280 stores, Meadowhall also boasts the huge Oasis Dining Quarter with its numerous restaurants and other food outlets, and an eleven-screen multiplex cinema. Meadowhall Interchange is north of Sheffield city centre alongside the M1 motorway. The Supertram route from the city centre to Meadowhall passes the Motorpoint Arena, Ice Sheffield, Don Valley Stadium and the English Institute of Sport on its 15-minute journey. Station details & facilities Meadowhall Interchange railway station is connected to the bus station and the shopping centre via a ramp and a walkway. At this entrance, you will also find the ticket office, a waiting room with toilets, and platforms for the Supertram. The four train platforms are linked by a bridge with steps and a ramp down to each. A further waiting room with toilets is on platform 2. The station has a free car park with 307 spaces. Ticket Office Lost Property phone number : 0333 222 0125 Facilities Telephones type : Coins and cards Customer help points : False Carpark name : Station Car Park Carpark operator : South Yorkshire Passenger Transport Executive Car parking spaces : 307 Accessibility Step-free access : Whole station Step-free access notes : Step-free access to all platforms via fairly steep ramps (up to 50m long). Ramps for train access : Accessible Booking Office counter : False Trains to Meadowhall Railway booking office, Meadowhall Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 1JQ Ticket Office Hours


“In The Mood” was which bandleader's signature tune?

Todd Miller and the Joe Loss Orchestra - History History Toddlers                 Joe Loss was the undisputed        doyen of big bandleaders. His name was synonymous with the        very best in dance band music. Loved and respected by his public and profession alike, he had a style and musical policy that kept        him at the very top of the big band world for 60 years. Joe was born Joshua Alexander Loss on June 22nd 1909. He was trained as a classical violinist and gave his first solo        concert at the age of 10 . In 1930 when Joe was just 20, he became the youngest bandleader with a conducting style that he was to make his own. His first band was called The Harlem Band . By 1937, Joe had become the biggest name in the world of big-band music. Dame Vera Lynn gave her first broadcast with the        band in 1938 and when Joe married Mildred Blanch Rose, the crowd scenes in central London were akin to Beatlemania of the 1960's. Joe Loss's first signature tune in the early 30's was "Let's Dance at the Make Believe Ballroom" and in 1938 this was changed to        the now world renowned "In the Mood". Joe Loss became        a regular on BBC TV's "Come Dancing" (the BBC's 50's and 60's version of "Strictly Come Dancing"). Joe was awarded the LVO, the OBE and HM the Queen's Silver Jubilee Medal. In 1989, Joe became too ill to travel and in 1990 Joe entrusted the leadership to Todd Miller ,        who has led the Orchestra through to the present day. Todd Miller joined the Orchestra as vocalist in 1972 having being recommended to        Joe by many people. For 19 years, Todd worked under        the guidance and friendship of Joe, and enjoyed a very special place in Joe's heart. Now having been with the Orchestra for 38 years,        Todd's career has included 14 World tours on the QE2 , 2 Royal Weddings, many Royal Command Performances and Christmas parties for        the Royal Family, and as leader, is proud to have been presented to Her Majesty the Queen on numerous occasions. Todd has performed        on all the major TV channels and radio stations and all the main venues throughout the UK. In 2010 the Joe Loss Orchestra will be        celebrating it's 80th Anniversary. The Orchestra is now Britain's longest running live entertainment unit of all time. Todd has led        the Orchestra for the past 20 years, best appreciated live on stage in direct contact with the audience, performing the best in live        entertainment for all generations. ©toddmillermusic.com 2009. All rights reserved.


List of Sun Gods From Ancient Religions By N.S. Gill Updated August 03, 2015. In ancient cultures, where you find gods with specialized functions, you'll probably find a sun god or goddess. Many are humanoid and ride or drive a vessel of sort across the sky. It may be a boat, a chariot, or a cup. The sun god of the Greeks and Romans rode in a 4-horse (Pyrios, Aeos, Aethon, and Phlegon) chariot. There may be more than one god of the sun. The Egyptians differentiated among the aspects of the sun, and had several gods associated with it: Khepri for the rising sun, Atum, the setting, and Ra, at noon, who rode across the sky in a solar bark. The Greeks and Romans also had more than one sun god. You may notice that most sun deities are male and act as counterparts to female moon deities, but don't take this as a given. There are goddesses of the sun just as there are male deities of the moon.


Which comedy duo had a Number one hit with The Stonk in 1991?

Stonk - definition of stonk by The Free Dictionary Stonk - definition of stonk by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/stonk (Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) to bombard (soldiers, buildings, etc) with artillery n (Firearms, Gunnery, Ordnance & Artillery) a concentrated bombardment by artillery [C20: from st(andard) (linear) (c)onc(entration)] stonk I will have been stonking you will have been stonking he/she/it will have been stonking we will have been stonking you will have been stonking they will have been stonking Past Perfect Continuous you would have stonked they would have stonked Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: stonking References in periodicals archive ? Some unlikely singing partnerships have been formed, from Sir Cliff Richard and The Young Ones singing Livin' Doll to comedians Hale and Pace with The Stonk. PUB QUIZ But this week they released their debut album Stonk, 13 tracks of irresistible party-starting music that could get a sleeping statue jitterbugging, and it should find them fans further afield. Shiftgrams revisited FINANCE TOTAL RETURN REFLECTS STOCK APPRECIATION AND INCLUDES STONK SPLITS AND DIVIDENDS AS OF ([dagger]) AUG. Copyright © 2003-2017 Farlex, Inc Disclaimer All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.


Which Australian animal gets its name from a native word meaning “No drink”?

Meanings and origins of Australian words and idioms - Australian National Dictionary Centre - ANU Australian National Dictionary Centre Research School of Humanities & the Arts ANU College of Arts & Social Sciences Search Australian National Dictionary Centre Search query Home » Australian words » Meanings and origins of Australian words and idioms Meanings and origins of Australian words and idioms This section contains a selection of Australian words, their meanings, and their etymologies. All    A    B    C    D    E    F    G    H    I    J    K    L    M    N    O    P    Q    R    S    T    U    V    W    X    Y    Z acca Michael Davie in 'Going from A to Z forever' (an article on the 2nd edition of the Oxford English Dictionary), Age, Saturday Extra, 1 April 1989, writes of his visit to the dictionary section of Oxford University Press: Before I left, Weiner [one of the two editors of the OED] said he remembered how baffled he had been the first time he heard an Australian talk about the 'arvo'. Australians used the -o suffix a lot, he reflected. Arvo, smoko, garbo, journo. But not all -o words were Australian, said Simpson [the other of the two editors]: eg 'aggro' and 'cheapo'. I asked if they were familiar with the Oz usage 'acco', meaning 'academic'. They liked that. I hoped, after I left, they would enter it on one of their little slips and add it to their gigantic compost heap - a candidate for admission to the next edition. We trust that Edmund Weiner and John Simpson did not take a citation, since the Australian abbreviation of academic is not acco but acca (sometimes spelt acker). The abbreviation first appears in Meanjin (Melbourne, 1977), where Canberra historian Ken Inglis has an article titled 'Accas and Ockers: Australia's New Dictionaries'.  The editor of Meanjin, Jim Davidson, adds a footnote: 'acca (slightly derogatory) 1, noun  An academic rather than an intellectual, particularly adept at manipulating trendiologies, usually with full scholarly apparatus. Hence 2, noun  A particularly sterile piece of academic writing.' The evidence has become less frequent in recent years. 1993 Age (Melbourne) 24 December: The way such festivals bring together writers, publishers and accas, making them all accountable to the reader - the audience - gives them real value. acid: to put the acid on To exert a pressure that is difficult to resist; to exert such pressure on (a person, etc.), to pressure (someone) for a favour etc.; to be successful in the exertion of such pressure. This idiom is derived from acid test which is a test for gold or other precious metal, usually using nitric acid. Acid test is also used figuratively to refer to a severe or conclusive test. The Australian idiom emerged in the early 20th century and is still heard today. 1903 Sydney Stock and Station Journal 9 October: In the class for ponies under 13 hands there was a condition that the riders should be under ten years of age. When the stewards 'put the acid on' the riders it was found that only one exhibit in a very big field carried a boy who was not over ten years old. 2015 Australian (Sydney) 6 February: One option would be to skip the spill motion and go directly to a call for candidates for the leadership. It would put the acid on putative challengers and catch them out if they are not ready. Aerial ping-pong A jocular (and frequently derisive) name for Australian Rules Football (or Aussie Rules as it is popularly called). The term derives from the fact that the play in this game is characterised by frequent exchanges of long and high kicks. The term is used largely by people from States in which Rugby League and not Aussie Rules is the major football code. This interstate and code rivalry is often found in evidence for the term, including the early evidence from the 1940s. 1947 West Australian (Perth) 22 April: In 1941 he enlisted in the A.I.F. and joined a unit which fostered rugby football. Renfrey did not join in the &oq;mud bath&cq; and did not play 'aerial ping-pong', as the rugby exponents in the army termed the Australian ga


What women was Time Magazine man of the year in 1952?

Elizabeth II: 1952 - Person of the Year: A Photo History - TIME Person of the Year: A Photo History CHARLES DAWSON Elizabeth II was named TIME's Woman of the Year in 1952 When Elizabeth, the eldest daughter of the Duke and Duchess of York, was born in 1926, it seemed unlikely that she would ever become the monarch of Great Britain. But the abdication of her uncle, Edward, the Prince of Wales, in 1936 changed the course of royal history and of 10-year-old Elizabeth's life. When her father, King George VI, died in 1952, Elizabeth became queen. In honor of her succession to the throne, TIME chose Elizabeth II as the 1953 Woman of the Year, finding that her significance was that "of a fresh young blossom on roots that had weathered many a season of wintry doubt. The British, as weary and discouraged as the rest of the world in 1952, saw in their new young Queen a reminder of a great past... and dared to hope that she might be an omen of a great future." Researched by Joan Levinstein, the Time Inc. Research Center


Name the soft cloth made from silk that derives its name from the French word for rag.

Silk Chiffon Nude fabric by the yard | NY Fashion Center Fabrics Imported Fabric Soft, pebbly texture due to the tight, crepe twist silk yarns Has a velvety sheen due to the way the silk filaments reflect light, but is not particularly shiny Silk chiffon does not lend itself to garments that are tailored or require a lot of precise seaming. If garment requires interfacing, we recommend using silk organza for sew-in interfacing You can create volume in this very thin fabric by utilizing soft tucks, shirring, or sewing it with multiple layers Because of its loose structure, fabric tends to move when laid out for cutting. Layer the fabric between two sheets of tissue thin paper before cutting to stabilize. Hold fabric in place using fabric weights or fine, sharp pins (like our extra fine pins). Keep cut fabric pieces pinned to tissue paper until right before you’re ready to sew Hand-baste pattern pieces before sewing with a sharp, fine needle Use tissue paper as backing when sewing seams together to help stabilize fabric – tear away once seam is secure It’s best to only cut one layer at a time to avoid grain distortion. Use a new, thin needle when sewing this fabric to avoid snags– especially when machine sewing Use cotton, or cotton-covered polyester thread when sewing Hold thread ends when beginning to avoid accidental shirring The best finishes for chiffon are French seams, very narrow hems (1/8”), or purl stitch Hand washing may cause water spots, check a small piece to check. Dry clean recommended. Draping Demo Our in-house fashion stylist tests a variety of looks to showcase how this fabric drapes and gives expert tips on how to best work with it.


Who played The Lone Ranger in the 1950's TV series?

The Lone Ranger (TV Series 1949–1957) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error The adventures of the masked hero and his Native American partner. Creators: The Lone Ranger and Tonto capture two renegade Indians responsible for a recent attack. Tonto points out the strange marking on their face. The Lone Ranger decides to investigate why peaceful Indians... 9.4 The Lone Ranger gets word that the town of Rock Point New Mexico is being terrorized by a strange midnight rider who has been staging hold ups all over New Mexico. The Lone Ranger decides to ... 9.3 The death of a prospector leads to the Lone Ranger inheriting half the value of a gold mine. Bandits kidnap the other person to inherit the money and attempt to imitate him. 9.2 a list of 24 titles created 18 Sep 2012 a list of 25 titles created 08 Aug 2014 a list of 46 titles created 11 months ago a list of 32 titles created 6 months ago a list of 31 titles created 4 months ago Title: The Lone Ranger (1949–1957) 8/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for     2     Primetime Emmys. Another    1 nomination. See more awards  » Photos The Double R Ranch featured "The King of the Cowboys" Roy, his "Smartest Horse in the Movies" Trigger, "Queen of the West" Dale, her horse Buttermilk, their dog Bullet, and even Pat's jeep, Nellybelle. Stars: Dale Evans, Roy Rogers, Trigger Frontier hero Daniel Boone conducts surveys and expeditions around Boonesborough, running into both friendly and hostile Indians, just before and during the Revolutionary War. Stars: Fess Parker, Patricia Blair, Darby Hinton Marshal Earp keeps the law, first in Kansas and later in Arizona, using his over-sized pistols and a variety of sidekicks. Most of the saga is based loosely on fact, with historical badguys... See full summary  » Stars: Hugh O'Brian, Jimmy Noel, Ethan Laidlaw After the Civil War, nomadic adventurer Cheyenne Bodie roamed the west looking for fights, women and bad guys to beat up. His job changed from episode to episode. Stars: Clint Walker, Clyde Howdy, Chuck Hicks Dressed-up dandy (derby and cane), gambler and lawman roams the West charming women and defending the unjustly accused. His primary weapon was his wit (and cane) rather than his gun. Stars: Gene Barry, Allison Hayes, Allen Jaffe A Civil War veteran with a sawed-off rifle as a holstered weapon makes a living as a bounty hunter in the Wild West of the 1870s. Stars: Steve McQueen, Wright King, Olan Soule Hopalong and his horse Topper catch bad guys with Red Connors for comic relief. Stars: William Boyd, Edgar Buchanan, Andy Clyde The Cisco Kid and his English-mangling sidekick Pancho travel the old west in the grand tradition of the Lone Ranger, righting wrongs and fighting injustice wherever they find it. Stars: Duncan Renaldo, Leo Carrillo, Troy Melton Mike Nelson is a Scuba Diver in the days when it was still very new. He works alone and the plot was always mostly carried through his voice over narrations. These gave the show a flavor of... See full summary  » Stars: Lloyd Bridges, Ken Drake, Courtney Brown Stories of the journeys of a wagon train as it leaves post-Civil War Missouri on its way to California through the plains, deserts and Rocky Mountains. The first treks were led by gruff, ... See full summary  » Stars: Frank McGrath, Terry Wilson, Robert Horton Lawman is the story of Marshal Dan Troop of Laramie, Wyoming and his deputy Johnny McKay, an orphan Troop took under his wing. In the second season Lily Merrill opens The Birdcage Saloon ... See full summary  » Stars: John Russell, Peter Brown, Peggie Castle Gil Favor is trail boss of a continuous cattle drive; he is assisted by Rowdy Yates. The crew runs into characters and adventures along the way. Stars: Clint Eastwood, Paul Brinegar, Stev


On which islands would you find Longstone Lighthouse?

Heritage Locations Visit website About Longstone Lighthouse The Farne Islands are a group of fifteen to twenty islands (depending on the state of the tide) lying some 2.5-7.5 km (1 1/2-4 3/4 miles) off the coast of Northumberland. Divided into two groups, the main islands in the Inner Group are Inner Farne, Knoxes Reef and the East and West Wideopens (all joined together on very low tides) and (somewhat separated) the Megstone; the main islands in the Outer Group are Staple Island, the Brownsman, North and South Wamses, Big Harcar and the Longstone. The two groups are separated by Staple Sound. Longstone Rock lies about 9.7 km (6 miles) from the mainland on the westernmost side of the reef. Vegetation is very scanty being predominantly matgrass. The Lighthouse was built and designed by Joseph Nelson in 1826, and was originally called the Outer Farne lighthouse. The site has a long history showing the need for a light, prior to the construction of the lighthouse.  A light was requested for these islands by Sir John Clayton in the late 17th century and by Captain J. Blackett in 1755. Unfortunately both were rejected as the Elder Brethren of Trinity House were unable to obtain the consent of the affected parties to pay a toll for the maintenance of the light. However, in 1826 it was found essential for the welfare of shipping off the Northumberland coast to construct a lighthouse in the Farne Group on the Longstone Rock. Designed and built by Joseph Nelson, it is a red and white circular tower built of rough stone with iron railings around the lantern gallery. The light originally came from Argand lamps with twelve burners, parabolic reflectors 53 cm (21 in) in diameter and 23 cm (9 in) deep and a catadioptric optical apparatus. The cost of the Lighthouse and the dwellings was approximately £4,771, the lantern alone costing £1,441. The island was isolated and bleak, with storms frequently so bad that waves covered the living quarters, forcing the family to take refuge in the upper rooms. The lighthouse is most famous for the night in September 1838 when the steamer 'Forfarshire', bound from Hull to Dundee, went aground on Hawkers Rocks, about a mile from the Lighthouse. Forty three people were drowned as the stern portion of the vessel split off and was carried away in the storm. The forepart, to which clung the survivors, remained fast on the rocks. At daybreak William Darling, the keeper, and the fishermen ashore saw the wreck, but the waves were beating against the rocks so much that the fishermen thought it impossible to attempt a rescue and even Darling hesitated. He was finally persuaded to make the attempt by his daughter, with her as the second hand in the small lighthouse boat. After a terrific struggle, they brought back four men and one woman in their frail open boat and later a further four survivors. All nine had to be accommodated and fed at the lighthouse for two days until the storm abated and they could be taken to the mainland. This gallant action made Grace Darling and her father famous. The Royal Humane Society voted them its gold medal, the Government made them a grant and a public subscription was organised. Major alterations were made to the Lighthouse in 1952 and the light was converted to electricity. The lighthouse was converted to automatic operation in September 1990 and is now monitored from the Trinity House Operations Control Centre at Harwich. By road: Off A1, via B1340 to Seahouses. By boat: Boat trips are available from April to October from Seahouses. Armstrong, Richard, Grace Darling - Maid and Myth, Dent, ASIN: B0026MH2FQ  (1965) Bowen, J.P., British Lighthouses, British Council, ASIN: B001A8HS24 (1947) Denton, A. & Leach, Nicholas, Lighthouses of England and Wales: A Complete Guide, Landmark Publishing, ISBN-10: 1843063190 (2007) Hague, Douglas and Christie, Rosemary, Lighthouses, Their Architecture, History and Archaeology, Gomer Press, ISBN-0850883245(1975) Naish, John, Seamarks, Their History and Development Adlard Coles Nautical, ISBN-10: 0540073091 (1985) Nicholson, Christopher, Ro