According to 1 Kings, which birds fed Elijah by the brook Crerith?

Elijah (3) – By the Brook Cherith (1 Kings 17:2-6) – South Yarra Presbyterian Church Sermon Notes Morning Service, 17 May 2009 Elijah’s means “the Lord is God.” Elijah’s ministry corresponded exactly to his name, for he was sent by God to confront the worship of Baal by God’s people, and to declare to Israel that the Lord was God and there was no other. The first act of the battle scene, as it were, was Elijah the prophet of God standing as God’s ambassador in the very throne room of King Ahab making known God’s judgement to this ungodly King who not only built a temple for Baal in his capital but also actively pursued an anti-God policy which was aimed at the full and final eradication of anything to do with the God of Israel from his kingdom.             That judgement was the application of the curse Drought conditions had begun. The fact that it didn’t yet look serious didn’t alter the fact. Elijah, in tune with the revealed will of God had prayed that God would fulfil His curse upon His rebellious people – not so they might suffer, but that through their suffering they might return to God in repentance, and God be glorified in His mercy and grace by a people renewed in obedience to and worship of God. Despite the outward appearances of peace and prosperity, Elijah declared this reality to the godless king Ahab, stressing that it would continue until Elijah once more came to the king. It is against this background that now we consider v.2-6, in which we see Elijah in response to God’s instruction leaving the king’s presence and going to the Brook Cherith. This brook was not far from where he lived. In other words he was to return home, but not to the comforts of home for he is told to “hide” . There is no doubt a measure of foresight behind this for as the reality of the drought increasingly set in and began to cost king and nation it would be matched by an increasing hatred of Elijah. Here in the isolated region he would be safe from the searching and potentially murderous wrath of the king. So we see Elijah secreting himself away in territory familiar to him, but clearly one in which he would be hard to find. How are we to interpret this hiding of Elijah by the brook Cherith? What was God doing? In answering this let us note that Elijah’s removal was: 1. An Act of Judgement The first thing we notice here is that this was not Elijah’s idea, it was the Lord’s doing. Elijah was not running away, he was being removed. In v.2 we read “Then the word of the Lord came to him…” He was being removed by God. No doubt in time it would work to his safety as we just noted, but there is no hint that Ahab was immediately seeking to deal with Elijah. No doubt he thought it was all a joke. But it was no joke. It’s important here to note this against the background of v.1 where we read of the close identification between the word of the prophet and God – “my word” said Elijah – though it was God’s Word. Hence, in having Elijah’s presence and hearing Elijah’s word, they were being given the ministry of God, hearing the Word of God.  By implication then, the removal of Elijah form the scene was not merely a symbolic but indeed a literal removal of the voice of God from the people. They had spurned it, now they will be deprived of it. In other words the drought was not merely going to be of water, but there would be a drought of the Word… The nation had already had the ‘tap of refreshing moisture’ turned off, and now having been given a prophet he is immediately removed. Though they will look they will not be able to find him. God’s word through His prophet is removed. But further, as a result it meant that the opportunity to apply some pressure on Elijah to pray for a shorting of the judgement was removed. God was determined that it will last for the full distance He had decreed. God was determined there would be none to stand in the gap. Though great and terrifying are temporal judgements upon a people, none is so great as the removal of His Word and instruction and prayer based on that Word.  And woe betide then any church or nation


Which African country's flag consists of three vertical stripes, green, white and green?

Flags of Every Country Follow us... Flags of Every Country Tweet This map shows Flags of every country in the world. Flag description produced from actual flags or the best information available at the time the entry was written. The flags of independent states are used by their dependencies unless there is an officially recognized local flag. Some disputed and other areas do not have flags. Note: Flag description from CIA Factbook and Flag image from Wikipedia. Last updated: Abkhazia Afghanistan three equal vertical bands of black (hoist side), red, and green, with the national emblem in white centered on the red band and slightly overlapping the other two bands; the center of the emblem features a mosque with pulpit and flags on either side, below the mosque are numerals for the solar year 1298 (1919 in the Gregorian calendar, the year of Afghan independence from the UK); this central image is circled by a border consisting of sheaves of wheat on the left and right, in the upper-center is an Arabic inscription of the Shahada (Muslim creed) below which are rays of the rising sun over the Takbir (Arabic expression meaning "God is great"), and at bottom center is a scroll bearing the name Afghanistan; black signifies the past, red is for the blood shed for independence, and green can represent either hope for the future, agricultural prosperity, or Islam note: Afghanistan had more changes to its national flag in the 20th century than any other country; the colors black, red, and green appeared on most of them Akrotiri the flag of the UK is used Albania red with a black two-headed eagle in the center; the design is claimed to be that of 15th-century hero George Castriota SKANDERBERG, who led a successful uprising against the Turks that resulted in a short-lived independence for some Albanian regions (1443-1478); an unsubstantiated explanation for the eagle symbol is the tradition that Albanians see themselves as descendants of the eagle; they refer to themselves as "Shkypetars," which translates as "sons of the eagle" Algeria two equal vertical bands of green (hoist side) and white; a red, five-pointed star within a red crescent centered over the two-color boundary; the colors represent Islam (green), purity and peace (white), and liberty (red); the crescent and star are also Islamic symbols, but the crescent is more closed than those of other Muslim countries because the Algerians believe the long crescent horns bring happiness American Samoa blue, with a white triangle edged in red that is based on the fly side and extends to the hoist side; a brown and white American bald eagle flying toward the hoist side is carrying two traditional Samoan symbols of authority, a war club known as a "Fa'alaufa'i" (upper; left talon), and a coconut fiber fly whisk known as a "Fue" (lower; right talon); the combination of symbols broadly mimics that seen on the US Great Seal and reflects the relationship between the United States and American Samoa Andorra three vertical bands of blue (hoist side), yellow, and red, with the national coat of arms centered in the yellow band; the latter band is slightly wider than the other two so that the ratio of band widths is 8:9:8; the coat of arms features a quartered shield with the emblems of (starting in the upper left and proceeding clockwise): Urgell, Foix, Bearn, and Catalonia; the motto reads VIRTUS UNITA FORTIOR (Strength United is Stronger); the flag combines the blue and red French colors with the red and yellow of Spain to show Franco-Spanish protection note: similar to the flags of Chad and Romania, which do not have a national coat of arms in the center, and the flag of Moldova, which does bear a national emblem Angola two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and black with a centered yellow emblem consisting of a five-pointed star within half a cogwheel crossed by a machete (in the style of a hammer and sickle); red represents liberty, black the African continent, the symbols characterize workers and peasants Anguilla blue, with the flag of the UK in the upper hoist-side quadrant and the


Three Mile Island, scene of a 1979 radio-active disaster, is in which US state?

Three Mile Island | TMI 2 |Three Mile Island Accident. - World Nuclear Association Three Mile Island Accident (March 2001, minor update Jan 2012) In 1979 at Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in USA a cooling malfunction caused part of the core to melt in the #2 reactor. The TMI-2 reactor was destroyed. Some radioactive gas was released a couple of days after the accident, but not enough to cause any dose above background levels to local residents. There were no injuries or adverse health effects from the Three Mile Island accident. The Three Mile Island power station is near Harrisburg, Pennsylvania in USA. It had two pressurized water reactors. One PWR was of 800 MWe (775 MWe net) and entered service in 1974. It remains one of the best-performing units in USA. Unit 2 was of 906 MWe (880 MWe net) and almost brand new. The accident to unit 2 happened at 4 am on 28 March 1979 when the reactor was operating at 97% power. It involved a relatively minor malfunction in the secondary cooling circuit which caused the temperature in the primary coolant to rise. This in turn caused the reactor to shut down automatically. Shut down took about one second. At this point a relief valve failed to close, but instrumentation did not reveal the fact, and so much of the primary coolant drained away that the residual decay heat in the reactor core was not removed. The core suffered severe damage as a result. The operators were unable to diagnose or respond properly to the unplanned automatic shutdown of the reactor. Deficient control room instrumentation and inadequate emergency response training proved to be root causes of the accident The chain of events during the Three Mile Island Accident Within seconds of the shutdown, the pilot-operated relief valve (PORV) on the reactor cooling system opened, as it was supposed to. About 10 seconds later it should have closed. But it remained open, leaking vital reactor coolant water to the reactor coolant drain tank. The operators believed the relief valve had shut because instruments showed them that a "close" signal was sent to the valve. However, they did not have an instrument indicating the valve's actual position. Responding to the loss of cooling water, high-pressure injection pumps automatically pushed replacement water into the reactor system. As water and steam escaped through the relief valve, cooling water surged into the pressuriser, raising the water level in it. (The pressuriser is a tank which is part of the primary reactor cooling system, maintaining proper pressure in the system. The relief valve is located on the pressuriser. In a PWR like TMI-2, water in the primary cooling system around the core is kept under very high pressure to keep it from boiling.) Operators responded by reducing the flow of replacement water. Their training told them that the pressuriser water level was the only dependable indication of the amount of cooling water in the system. Because the pressuriser level was increasing, they thought the reactor system was too full of water. Their training told them to do all they could to keep the pressuriser from filling with water. If it filled, they could not control pressure in the cooling system and it might rupture. Steam then formed in the reactor primary cooling system. Pumping a mixture of steam and water caused the reactor cooling pumps to vibrate. Because the severe vibrations could have damaged the pumps and made them unusable, operators shut down the pumps. This ended forced cooling of the reactor core. (The operators still believed the system was nearly full of water because the pressuriser level remained high.) However, as reactor coolant water boiled away, the reactor?s fuel core was uncovered and became even hotter. The fuel rods were damaged and released radioactive material into the cooling water. At 6:22 am operators closed a block valve between the relief valve and the pressuriser. This action stopped the loss of coolant water through the relief valve. However, superheated steam and gases blocked the flow of water through the core cooling syst


"Which Italian, winner of nine Motor Cycling Grand Prix World Championships is known as ""The Doctor""?"

racing motorbike - Traduzione in italiano – Dizionario Linguee È stato necessario produrre un cruscotto speciale (leggero e [...] resistente) che contenesse la nuova [...] centralina elettronica della moto, sviluppata completamente da CRP Racing al proprio interno, ed di conseguenza [...] è stato [...] necessario studiare anche un supporto che avrebbe dovuto essere modulare, per permettere una facile sostituzione in caso di un incidente. crptechnology.com The Group supports numerous, small-scale events in this field, often by providing uniforms or sports equipment. This helps young people and many groups continue their highly educational work in a wide range of sports disciplines, such as tennis, [...] [...] basketball, rugby, sailing, motorbike racing, triathlon, cycling, [...] marathon, etc.. generali.com In quest’area si contano numerosissimi interventi di modesta entità, spesso consistenti semplicemente nella fornitura delle divise o materiale sportivo, che consentono a tanti giovani e a tante società di continuare la loro attività di alto valore formativo in un’ampia varietà di discipline sportive quali [...] tennis, golf, calcio, nuoto, pallavolo, [...] pallacanestro, rugby, vela, corse motociclistiche, triathlon, ciclismo, [...] maratona, ecc. [...] imparare a correre in moto che possibilità ha? yachtonline.it It comes as no surprise therefore that his presence at the 70th edition of EICMA and his appearances at the SBK Paddock Show in Hall 10 were greeted with massive enthusiasm [...] by the numerous numbers of fans present, who had [...] an opportunity to catch up with an authentic legend of motorbike racing. worldsbk.com Non stupisce dunque che la sua presenza alla 70esima edizione dell'EICMA ed il suo ruolo di primissimo piano nelle attività del Paddock Show SBK all'interno dell'esposizione milanese [...] abbiano raccolto il favore del pubblico presente, [...] entusiasta di rivedere dal vivo un'autentica leggenda del motociclismo. worldsbk.com It is a place for racing drivers and motorbikes as evidenced by the Misano World Circuit, one of the temples dedicated to motorbike racing and the passion [...] the people of Romagna cultivate for this sport. emiliaromagnaturismo.com Questa è la terra dei piloti e dei motori ed il Misano World Circuit è uno dei templi della grande passione romagnola per le due ruote. emiliaromagnaturismo.it It is also the fastest and fans have dubbed it the [...] “university of motorbike racing” because of its [...] very fast turns and quick changes of direction. www2.brembo.com È anche la più veloce ed è ritenuta dai tifosi [...] ‘l’università della moto’, per le sue curve velocissime [...] e i rapidi cambi di direzione. www2.brembo.com During the reporting period all sectors recorded a positive performance of sales, except for that of [...] passive safety which [...] dropped 11.0%: the racing sector (+35.6%) and applications for commercial vehicles (+20.9%) showed a significant growth; the car (+14.9%) and motorbike (+11.2%) application [...] sectors also performed well. [...] world of world motorbike racing for three seasons [...] now, the Duca di Casalanza estate has reconfirmed its support [...] of Doctor Costa’s mobile clinic, on the team front, it continues to collaborate with Camel whose colours will be defended this year by the 7-times world champion, Valentino Rossi and by the Texan, Colin Edwards, who has already been world champion in the Superbike category. ducadicasalanza.com Oramai presente nel mondo del motomondiale da tre [...] stagioni la Tenuta Duca di Casalanza ha riconfermato il sostegno alla [...] Clinica Mobile del dottor Costa, sul fronte dei team continua la collaborazione con Camel i cui colori quest’anno saranno difesi dal 7 volte campione del mondo Valentino Rossi e dal texano Colin Edwards già detentore del titolo di campione del mondo nella categoria Superbike. ducadicasalanza.com ducadicasalanza.com Must Directive 2002/24/EC, (1 ) in particular Article 1(1)(d) thereof (according to which the directive does not apply to vehicles intended for use in competiti


"Which Premiership football club has an area called ""The Holte End""?"

Love Everton Forum | Breaking News and Everton Discussion Villa Park Aston Villa F.C. - 1897 to present   Capacity: 42,682 - Opened: 1897 Villa Park is a football stadium in the district of Witton, Birmingham, England, with a seating capacity of 42,682. It has been the home of Aston Villa Football Club since 1897. The team previously played at Aston Park from 1874 to 1876 and Wellington Road from 1876 to 1897. The ground is less than a mile from both Witton and Aston railway stations and has hosted sixteen England internationals at senior level, the first in 1899 and the most recent in 2005. It was the first English ground to stage international football in three different centuries. Villa Park has hosted more FA Cup semi-finals than any other stadium, having hosted 55 matches in total. In 1897 Aston Villa moved into the Aston Lower Grounds, a sports ground in a Victorian amusement park situated in the former grounds of Aston Hall, a Jacobean stately home. Over the course of its history the stadium has gone through various stages of renovation and development, resulting in the current stand configuration of the Holte End, Trinity Road Stand, North Stand and the Doug Ellis Stand. The club has initial planning permission to redevelop the North Stand, which will increase the capacity of Villa Park from 42,682 to approximately 50,000. Before 1914 a cycling track ran around the perimeter of the pitch where regular cycling meetings were hosted as well as athletic events. Aside from football-related uses, the stadium has seen various concerts staged along with other sporting events including boxing matches and international rugby league and rugby union matches. In 1999, the last ever final of the UEFA Cup Winners' Cup took place at Villa Park. Villa Park also hosted the 2012 FA Community Shield, as Wembley Stadium was unavailable due to it staging the final of the Olympic football tournament. The Aston Lower Grounds, later renamed Villa Park, was not the first home of Aston Villa F.C. Their previous venue, Wellington Road faced increasing problems including an uneven pitch, poor spectator facilities, a lack of access and exorbitant rents. As a result, in 1894, Villa's committee began negotiations with the owners of the Aston Lower Grounds, "the finest sports ground in the district." Situated in the former grounds of Aston Hall, a Jacobean stately home, the Lower Grounds had seen varied uses over the years. Originally the kitchen garden of Aston Hall's owner Sir Thomas Holte, the man who gave his name to the Holte End stand, it later became a Victorian amusement park complete with aquarium and great hall. The current pitch stands on the site of the Dovehouse Pool, an ornamental pond drained in 1889. In place of the pool the owners of the Lower Grounds built a cycle track and sports ground that opened on 10 June 1889 for a combined cycling and athletics event that drew an estimated crowd of 15,000. Negotiations continued for two years before the Villa committee reached agreement with the site's owner, Edgar Flower, to rent the Lower Grounds for £300 per annum on a 21-year lease with an option to buy the site at any point during the term. The committee immediately engaged an architect who began preparing plans for the site, which included construction of a new 440 yards (400 metres) cement cycle track to replace the existing cinder one. The main stand was to be built to the east on the Witton Lane side, with the track and pitch fully enclosed by banking. Construction of the final phase of the stadium began in the winter of 1896 following negotiations with contractors over the price. Several months behind schedule, the almost-complete stadium finally opened on 17 April 1897. The process of fixing issues with the building work would continue for a number of months thereafter. As built, the stadium could house 40,000 spectators, most of whom would stand in the open on the banking. The first match at the ground, a friendly against Blackburn Rovers, took place on 17 April 1897, one week after Aston Villa had completed the League and


Which actress played the part of Cassandra in 'Only Fools and Horses'?

'Cassandra' actress: 'I have lost a true friend' - ITV News 16 January 2014 at 4:10pm 'Cassandra' actress: 'I have lost a true friend' Gwyneth Strong, who played Cassandra in Only Fools and Horses, has said "today is a very sad day,' following the news of the death of her co-star Roger Loyd Pack. Only Fools and Horses actress Gwyneth Strong. Credit: Press Association She said: "It's a very sad day. I have lost a true friend and anincredibly gifted work colleague." Last updated Thu 16 Jan 2014


Which English king was shot by an arrow while hunting in the New Forest in 1100?

William II | king of England | Britannica.com king of England Alternative Titles: Guillaume le Roux, William Rufus William II Francis Bacon, Viscount Saint Alban William II, byname William Rufus, French Guillaume Le Roux (born c. 1056—died Aug. 2, 1100, near Lyndhurst, Hampshire, Eng.), son of William I the Conqueror and king of England from 1087 to 1100; he was also de facto duke of Normandy (as William III) from 1096 to 1100. He prevented the dissolution of political ties between England and Normandy, but his strong-armed rule earned him a reputation as a brutal, corrupt tyrant. Rufus (“the Red”—so named for his ruddy complexion) was William’s third (second surviving) and favourite son. In accordance with feudal custom, William I bequeathed his inheritance, the Duchy of Normandy, to his eldest son, Robert II Curthose; England, William’s kingdom by conquest, was given to Rufus. William II, drawing by Matthew Paris from a mid-13th-century manuscript; in the British Library … Reproduced by permission of the British Library Nevertheless, many Norman barons in England wanted England and Normandy to remain under one ruler, and shortly after Rufus succeeded to the throne, they conspired to overthrow him in favour of Robert. Led by the Conqueror’s half brother, Odo of Bayeux , Earl of Kent, they raised rebellions in eastern England in 1088. Rufus immediately won the native English to his side by pledging to cut taxes and institute efficient government. The insurgency was suppressed, but the king failed to keep his promises. Consequently, a second baronial revolt, led by Robert de Mowbray, Earl of Northumberland, broke out in 1095. This time William punished the ringleaders with such brutality that no barons dared to challenge his authority thereafter. His attempts to undermine the authority of the English church provoked resistance from St. Anselm, archbishop of Canterbury , who, defeated, left the country for Rome in 1097; Rufus immediately seized the lands of Canterbury. Meanwhile, Rufus was engaged in military operations in Scotland, Wales, and particularly in Normandy. In 1091 he compelled King Malcolm III of Scotland to acknowledge his overlordship. Malcolm revolted in November 1093, but Rufus’ forces quickly killed him near Alnwick, Northumberland. Thereafter, Rufus maintained the Scottish kings as vassals, and in 1097 he subjugated Wales. William Rufus’ chief interest, however, lay in the recovery of Normandy from the incompetent Robert. After waging war on Normandy for seven years (1089–96), Rufus reduced his brother to the role of a subordinate ally. When Robert left for a crusade in 1096, he mortgaged his kingdom to Rufus, who quickly added Maine to his possessions. In 1100 Rufus was shot in the back with an arrow and killed while hunting in the New Forest in Hampshire. The incident was probably an assassination, and Rufus’ alleged slayer, Walter Tirel, lord of Poix in Ponthieu, may have been acting under orders from the king’s younger brother, Henry. Henry promptly seized the English throne as King Henry I. Learn More in these related articles:


In the film 'The Wizard of Oz', what is Dorothy's surname?

The Spirituality of Oz: The Meaning of the Movie - Theosophical Society in America The Spirituality of Oz: The Meaning of the Movie Originally printed in the November-December 2000  issue of Quest magazine. Citation: Johnson, Andrew. "The Spirituality of Oz: The Meaning of the Movie." Quest  88.6 NOVEMBER-DECEMBER 2000): pg 212-217. By Andrew Johnson What is the meaning of "true home"? . . . We talked about a wave. Does a wave have a home? When a wave looks deeply into herself, she will realize the presence of all the other waves. When we are mindful, fully living each moment of our daily lives, we may realize that everyone and everything around us is our home. . . . A wave looking deeply into herself will see that she is made up of all other waves and will no longer feel she is cut off from everything around her. [Thich Nhat Hanh 1999, 40–1] Oh, but anyway, Toto, we’re home—home! And this is my room—and you’re all here—and I’m not going to leave here ever, ever again, because I love you all. And . . . oh, Auntie Em, there’s no place like home! [Dorothy Gale in the 1939 movie The Wizard of Oz] Spirituality, Truth, and Reality Spirituality can be viewed two ways. First, in a secular sense, it can be seen as an accumulation of one’s higher values, virtues, and ideals. It is the higher part of self, superego or superconsciousness. Second, spirituality can also be seen in a sacred sense as the part of one’s self that is connected to the universe, one’s divine essence, or the perfume within the clay jar. Truth The first thing to be said about The Wizard of Oz is that it is true, absolutely and completely, or as Munchkins would say, "Morally, ethically, spiritually, physically, positively, absolutely . . . true." There is a difference, however, between truth and facts. Although facts may be true, they do not always lead to Truth. Indeed, there are many instances where a series of facts have led to the wrong truth simply because of which facts were attended to and which were ignored. Although Holy Books may not always contain facts, they contain symbols, metaphors, myths, and dreams, which are signs pointing to Truth. One of the shortcomings of humankind in this past millennium is that we have attended to the sign, but not to what it is pointing to. We declare the stop sign to be holy and good while proceeding right through the intersection without stopping. And then we wonder how a good and loving universe can allow car accidents to happen. Reality The Wizard of Oz is very real. If you look deep enough, you see that there is no difference between reality and fantasy, between this and that, here and there, the idea and the thing. All are variants of the same reality. All are waves; temporary forms of the same water. Thich Nhat Hanh (1999), the Buddhist mystic, describes two levels of reality that exist simultaneously. Phenomenal reality is the reality of things seen: that which we are used to experiencing, the waves, bits of reality coming into temporary form. Noumenal reality is the reality inaccessible to logic or the normal senses. This is the water, the essence of all things, the ground of all being, God, Allah, Jehovah, WaTonka, Brahman, Oz. Universal or Collective Unconscious The Wizard of Oz is true on a noumenal level. It is filled with symbols and metaphors, all pointing to other things. Carl Jung and later Joseph Campbell described how certain symbols and motifs appear in mythology, fairy tales, stories, and religions throughout the world. According to Jung, these symbols are an expression of the collective unconscious, a concept similar to the akashic records mentioned by ancient mystics. It is a psychic cyberspace, a place where every thought, feeling, and action of humanity is recorded. Whether or not we are aware of it, we are all connected, we are all online. It was from the collective unconscious, a bubbling cauldron of archetypal images, that The Wizard of Oz was birthed into existence in 1900 as a book and later reincarnated as a movie in 1939. The movie, released the same year as Gone with the Wind, was the p


The March on Rome - History Learning Site History Learning Site  historylearningsite.co.uk . The History Learning Site , 25 May 2015. 16 Aug 2016. The March on Rome The 1922 March on Rome was to establish Mussolini and the Fascist Party he led, as the most important political party in Italy . In November 1921, the fascist parties of Italy joined forces to create the Fascist Party. It became an official political party. In its October 1922 party conference, Mussolini said: “Either the government will be given to us or will shall seize it by marching on Rome.” Mussolini , with the party’s hierarchy, drew up a blueprint on how to do this. 1. Fascists would be brought into Rome from all over Italy . 2. All-important public buildings would be taken over including those outside of Rome in the important cities in the north. 3. Mussolini would demand the resignation of the government and that a new Fascist government be allowed to take over. 4. Armed Fascists would be near Rome. If the government failed to meet these demands, they would march into Rome and take over by the use of force. The plan was grandiose if naïve. The military in Rome far out-numbered the Fascists who were poorly armed. Many Fascists only had tools brought with them from farms. Many had the wrong clothing for a party that was trying to seize power. However, Mussolini gambled on one thing. He believed that the Italian government lead by Facta and the king, Victor Emmanuel, did not want any form of conflict especially as Italy had suffered so much in World War One . Mussolini miscalculated with Facta – he wanted to make a firm stand against Mussolini. But Mussolini was correct with regards to the king. Victor Emmanuel was convinced that any form of conflict would lead to a civil war and he was not willing to contemplate that. Victor Emmanuel also knew that his cousin, the Duke of Aosta, was a Fascist supporter. He was fearful that his cousin would replace him if he stood up to Mussolini and failed. On October 29th, 1922, Mussolini was summoned to meet the king in Rome. Mussolini arrived on October 30th and was sworn in as Prime Minister. Only then were the Fascists who had gathered outside of Rome allowed to march in triumph through Rome. Just five years earlier, Mussolini had been a corporal in the Italian Army fighting in World War One .


What is the medical name for German measles?

Measles: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia Measles is a very contagious (easily spread) illness caused by a virus. Causes Measles is spread by contact with droplets from the nose, mouth, or throat of an infected person. Sneezing and coughing can put contaminated droplets into the air. If one person has the measles, 90% of the people who come in contact with that person will get the measles, unless they are protected. People who had measles or who have been vaccinated against measles are protected from the disease. Vaccination works so well that in 2000, measles had been eliminated in the United States. However, unvaccinated people who travel to other countries where measles is common have brought the disease back to the United States. This has led to recent outbreaks of measles in groups of people who are unvaccinated. Some parents do not let their children get vaccinated. This is because of unfounded fears that the MMR vaccine, which protects against measles, mumps, and rubella, can cause autism. Parents and caregivers should know that: Large studies of thousands of children have found no connection between this or any vaccine and autism. Reviews by all major health organizations in the United States, Great Britain, and elsewhere all found NO LINK between the MMR vaccine and autism. The study that had first reported a risk of autism from this vaccine has been proven to be fraudulent. The most recent measles outbreak started in Disneyland Resort in California. Between January 1 and April 3, 2015, 159 people from 18 states and the Distict of Columbia have been reported to have measles: Arizona


Which crime writer created the private detective Philip Marlowe?

Raymond Chandler - IMDb IMDb Writer | Actor An American novelist, writer of crime fiction featuring the private detective Philip Marlowe, Raymond (Thornton) Chandler was born in Chicago of an American father and an Anglo-Irish mother. He moved to England when his parents divorced. He attended Dulwich College and studied languages in France and Germany before returning to England in 1907 and... See full bio » Born: a list of 464 people created 08 May 2011 a list of 104 people created 31 Dec 2013 a list of 51 people created 23 Jun 2015 a list of 71 people created 06 Jul 2015 a list of 47 people created 23 Jul 2015 Do you have a demo reel? Add it to your IMDbPage How much of Raymond Chandler's work have you seen? User Polls Nominated for     2     Oscars. Another    1 win. See more awards  » Known For  2014 The Long Goodbye (TV Mini-Series) (based on the novel by - 5 episodes) - Episode #1.5 (2014) ... (based on the novel by - unauthorized adaptation) - Episode #1.4 (2014) ... (based on the novel by - unauthorized adaptation) - Episode #1.3 (2014) ... (based on the novel by - unauthorized adaptation) - Episode #1.2 (2014) ... (based on the novel by - unauthorized adaptation) - Episode #1.1 (2014) ... (based on the novel by - unauthorized adaptation)  2007 Marlowe (TV Movie) (characters)


What is the most expensive property on a UK Monopoly board?

The Most Expensive Properties in Versions of Monopoly Around the World | The Basement Geographer The Most Expensive Properties in Versions of Monopoly Around the World by kuschk Ever since Charles Darrow took the board game concept based around land taxes originally developed by Lizzie Magie in 1903 (and populated in the early 1930s with Atlantic City landmarks, a year or two before Darrow learned the game) and sold it to the Parker Brothers company in 1934, millions of people around the world have been alternately enthralled and frustrated with Monopoly .  Thanks to the game, countless people have learned about the geography of Atlantic City, New Jersey, or at the very least, have learned about street names in Atlantic City – even if they haven’t realised it.  For most people, Atlantic City’s Boardwalk is more famous as being the most expensive piece of property in Monopoly – the last purple-coloured space on the game board – than it is for being the longest ocean-front boardwalk in the world . Within a year of purchasing the rights to the game, Parker Brothers were already licensing the game abroad through Waddington Games .  Selling the game abroad meant replacing the landmarks of Atlantic City (even the misspelled ones) with locations more familiar to players in their respective countries.  Since then, dozens of country-specific editions of the game – both licensed and unlicensed, as the legal status of the game is forever murky due to its origins – have featured their own most valuable and most famous properties.  For simplicity’s sake, we’ll stick to the regular licensed versions (and national versions, since dozens of locations have their own city-specific versions as well) as we present a list of the most expensive properties in various Monopoly versions from around the world. Argentina: Obelisk of Buenos Aires .  The great obelisk that rises above the city centre. Australia: Kings Avenue , Canberra.  The wide avenue that connects Parliament House across Lake Burley Griffin to the Australian American War Memorial in the suburb of Russell . Austria: Rheinstraße, Bregenz . Bregenz, on the shore the Rhine where it empties in Lake Constance in the extreme west of Austria, is the capital of the state of Vorarlberg .  Rheinstraße is the road that bridges the river and leads to adjacent Switzerland. Belgium: Rue Neuve/Nieuwstraat .  As with most things in Belgium, there are separate editions of Monopoly to service each of the country’s three regions: Brussels (bilingual), Flanders (Dutch), and Wallonia (French).  No matter the edition, however, the most expensive street is Rue Neuve/Nieuwstraat, a pedestrian mall with some of the highest rental rates in Europe (€1 600/m2). Brazil: Brooklin , Sao Paulo.  A major financial centre of Sao Paulo. Canada (1982): Douglas Street , Victoria. Most famous as the street along which the Trans Canada Highway starts, the street named for the first governor of British Columbia is the main north-south road in the city. Canada (2000): Robson Street , Vancouver.  Victoria was dropped entirely from the 2000 version in favour of a second Vancouver street, Robson.  The most expensive retail rental space in Canada is found here (as well as one of the world’s densest agglomerations of Starbucks Coffee cafes).  The street gamed infamy in 1994 and 2011 for hosting destructive riots in the wake of losses by the Vancouver Canucks ice hockey club in the Stanley Cup finals. China: Shanghai.  Interestingly, the luxury ‘China Wall’ edition is only sold in Hong Kong.  The board uses city names rather than streets. Croatia: Ilica , Zagreb. The longest street leading into the centre of Zagreb from the west and third-longest in the city, Ilica is the most expensive residential street in Croatia’s capital. Ilica, Zagreb.  Source: M. Fajt, http://www.flickr.com/photos/croacia_/4684668959 .  Licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic (CC BY 2.0) licence. Czech Republic: Wenceslas Square ( Václavské náměstí ), Prague.  Most famous to foreigners as the major location for demonstrations during


Which business tycoon was born Jan Ludwig Hoch?

Maxwell drama: the key players | Media | The Guardian Close Robert Maxwell Robert Maxwell was born Jan Ludwig Hoch in 1923 in Czechoslovakia. He came to England 17 years later and was decorated for bravery while serving in the British army in the second world war. After the war he set up a business empire which, at its height, was turning over £5bn a year. Despite being labelled as unfit to run a public company by the Department of Trade in the 1970s, Maxwell progressed from scientific textbook publishing to building Europe's largest printing empire. He bought Mirror Group Newspapers in 1984, established the Maxwell Communications Corporation and then bought the Macmillan publishing house in the US. Despite mounting fears over the financial health of Maxwell's empire, the gregarious entrepreneur was widely admired for his energy and courage. But following his mysterious death by drowning off the Canary Islands in November 1991 it emerged that Maxwell - crippled with debts of £3bn - had taken £450m out of the Mirror Group pension fund and used it to prop up other businesses. The Maxwell companies were immediately broken up, along with the tycoon's reputation. Kevin Maxwell Robert Maxwell's youngest son could be barred from holding a company directorship following the heavy criticism handed out to him in the DTI report. Kevin has never been able to escape from his father's shadow. Along with older brother Ian, he was cleared of fraud relating to dealings at the Mirror Group in 1996. After several abortive attempts to get back into the business world, Kevin now co-owns communications company Telemonde. The company has been taken off the stock market in the US following a clash with financial watchdogs over accounting policies. There is no doubt Kevin Maxwell's past has hindered his comeback. He admits it has made venture capital and banking facilities hard to come by. Ian Maxwell Ian took over Mirror Group following his father's death and was regarded as the natural publisher of the family. But he was forced to resign as soon as the pension funds scandal grew. He still works closely with Kevin and is helping his brother develop internet and e-commerce ideas at his Telemonde venture. Ian is also overseeing the brothers' Russian publishing interests. These centre on a company called Maximov, which produces Who's Who-style directories covering various Russian industries. Anne Robinson The quiz show haridan was a highly-paid columnist at the Mirror at the time of Maxwell's death, and was unstinting in her praise: 'I think he was a man of enormous courage and fearlessness and a great deal more courage than a lot of the people who were busy criticising him. He enriched many lives and mine was one." (Guardian, November 6 1991, the day after Maxwell was discovered drowned) A month later: "By sheer brute force, a combination of charm and power, he robbed people of their judgment. However, you could understand the bankers acting as they did... it's the old story of who bullshits best." (Guardian, December 7 1991). Anne now earns millions harassing members of the public for their poor recollection skills on BBC2's The Weakest Link. Alastair Campbell The most powerful man in Britain was the political editor of the Mirror when Maxwell died, and moved on to become Tony Blair's press secretary. He was famously involved in a punch-up with Michael White after the Guardian's political editor shouted: "It shows there is a God" during a trying moment on the day Maxwell died. Useful link


High Willhays is the highest point of which upland area?

Dartmoor's Highest Tors  - Walks -        The AA Print this page Back to results Dartmoor's Highest Tors A view of Yes Tor and High Willhays - without having to climb them - and an ancient oak woodland. Distance 4.2 miles (6.8km) Paths Grassy tracks and open moorland Landscape Reservoir, ancient oak woodland and open moorland Suggested map aqua3 OS Outdoor Leisure 28 Dartmoor Start/finish SX 563917 Dog friendliness Dogs can run free at all times, watch for sheep Parking Car park at Meldon Reservoir (voluntary contributions) Public toilets At car park Information © AA Media Limited 2015. © Crown Copyright Licence number 100021153 1 Walk up the stone steps by the toilets, through the gate and left on a tarmac way towards the dam, signposted 'Bridleway to Moor'. Cross over the dam. 2 Turn right along a stony track. You will soon see a stile (right) leading to a waterside picnic area. Don't go over the stile, but leave the track here to go straight on, following the edge of the reservoir through a little side valley and over a small footbridge. The narrow path undulates to a steepish descent at the end of the reservoir to meet the broad marshy valley of the West Okement River; the swell of Corn Ridge 1,762ft (537m) lies ahead. 3 Cross the small wooden footbridge and take the narrow flinty path along the left edge of the valley, keeping to the bottom of the steep slope on your left. The path broadens uphill and becomes grassy as it rounds Vellake Corner above the tumbling river below right. 4 At the top of the hill the track levels and Black Tor Copse can be glimpsed ahead. Follow the river upstream past a waterfall and weir, right of a granite enclosure, and along the left bank through open moorland to enter Black Tor Copse - a wonderful picnic spot. 5 Retrace your steps out of the trees and veer right around the copse edge, uphill aiming for the left outcrop of Black Tor on the ridge above. Pick your way through the bracken to gain the tor; there's no definite path here, but it's straightforward. The right outcrop rises 1,647ft (502m). 6 Return to the flattish grassy area north of the tor. Turn right to continue directly away from the river valley behind, aiming for a fairly obvious track visible ahead over Longstone Hill. To find the track go slightly downhill from the tor to meet a small stream. Turn left, then right towards three granite blocks marking the track. 7 The intermittent track runs straight across open moor, with good views of the quarry ahead. Where the Red-a-Ven Brook Valley appears below right, enjoy the view of (left to right) Row Tor, West Mill Tor and Yes Tor. High Willhays, Dartmoor's highest tor, lies just out of sight to the right. The track veers left around the end of the hill and drops back to the reservoir. 8 Turn right to rejoin the track back over the dam and back to the car park. If you want to get a 'quick fix' and to experience examples of almost everything that Dartmoor has to offer, but fairly easily and in a relatively short time - then this is the walk for you. Within 10 minutes of the A30 as it races past Okehampton you can get the lot: a tranquil reservoir, a sparkling river and waterfall tumbling though a beautiful tree-lined valley, wide expanses of open moorland, an area of ancient lichen-encrusted oak woodland and a great view of the highest tors on the moor - and all without expending too much effort. You don't have to tramp for miles over unhospitable moorland or get to grips with a compass to get a real feel of the moor. Note: Be very careful if attempting this walk in mist. Owned by the Duchy of Cornwall, this is one of the best areas of ancient high altitude oak woodland in Britain, and was established as a National Nature Reserve in 1996. There is a huge variety of mosses and lichens covering the granite boulders from which the stunted oaks emerge - and the whole place is enchanting. It makes a wonderful focus for the walk. There are two other areas of upland woodland on the moor - at Piles Copse in the Erme Valley and at Wistman's Wood by the side of the West Dart R


Which biscuit is named after an Italian patriot who died in 1882?

Food named after famous people: GHIJ Home » food » Food named after famous people: GHIJ Food named after famous people: GHIJ Green Gage plum or Greengage – Sir William Gage (c. 1656-1727), a botanist and 2nd Baronet of Hengrave, is believed to have brought the plum to England from France in 1724. Knowingly or unknowingly, he renamed the plum that in France was called Reine-Claude, after Francis I ‘s wife Claude (1498-1524), daughter of Louis XII . Cherry Garcia ice cream – Ben & Jerry’s homage to Grateful Dead leader Jerry Garcia (1942-1995). Poires Mary Garden – Mary Garden (1874-1967) was a hugely popular opera singer in Europe and the U.S. at the turn of the century. Born in Scotland, she emigrated to the U.S. as a child, then came to Paris in 1897 to complete her training. After her 1900 debut at the Opra-Comique, she was much sought-after by composers for starring roles in their operas. Escoffier made this dish in her honor, and is said to have told a friend once that all his best dishes had been created “for the ladies”. (see Melba ) Garibaldi biscuits – English biscuits named for Giuseppe Garibaldi (1807-1882), Italian patriot and leader of the drive to unite Italy, after his wildly popular visit to England in 1864. There is also a French demi-glce sauce with mustard and anchovies, and a consomm named after him. Baron de bouf la St. George – a dinner in honor of British guests was probably being held at Delmonico’s when Ranhofer named this dish. Saint George , a Roman soldier, was martyred c. 304, and was adopted as England’s patron saint in the 13th century. The dinner finished with “Plum Pudding la St. George.” German chocolate cake, originally known as German’s Chocolate Cake – the 1950’s American cake took its name from Baker’s German’s Sweet Chocolate, which in turn took its name from Sam German who developed the sweet baking chocolate (between milk and semi-sweet) in 1852. Earl Grey tea – named after Charles Grey, 2nd Earl Grey , Viscount Howick, and British Prime Minister 1830-1834. Graham crackers, Graham flour – Sylvester Graham , 19th-century American Presbyterian minister and proponent of a puritan lifestyle based on teetotalling, vegetarianism, and whole wheat. Bombe Grimaldi – kümmel-flavored frozen dessert probably named for a late-19th century member or relative of Monaco’s royal Grimaldi family. There is also an apple flan Grimaldi. Docteur Jules Guyot pear – 19th-century French agronomist Dr. Jules Guyot, c. 1870. Guyot did work for Napolon III in several agricultural fields. H Hamantaschen – the Yiddish version (Haman’s Pockets) of the Hebrew Oznei Haman (Haman’s Ears}; a small pastry named for the cruel Persian official outwitted by Queen Esther and hanged, Haman , in the Book of Esther .  Hamantaschen are traditionally eaten at Purim . They are also referred to as Haman’s hats. Pate de filets d’oie Adolphe Hardy – the young Belgian poet Adolphe-Marie Hardy (1868-1954), first published in 1888, and subsequently rising to be a major figure in French literature, was favored early on by Charles Ranhofer with this goose liver pate. Hass avocado – in the 1920’s, California postal worker Rudolph Hass set out to grow a number of Lyon avocado trees in his backyard. One of the seedlings he bought was a chance variant which produced fruit, his children apparently noticed as unique. Hass patented the variety in 1935, and it now makes up about 75% of U.S. avocado production. Heath bar – the American “English toffee” bar is named for brothers Bayard and Everett Heath, Illinois confectioners who developed it in the 1920’s and eventually turned the local favorite into a nationally popular candy bar. Oh Henry! – the candy bar introduced by the Williamson Candy Company in Chicago, 1920, was named for a young man who frequented the company store and was often commandeered to do odd jobs with that call. Schnitzel la Holstein – Baron Friedrich von Holstein (1837-1909), primary German diplomat after Otto von Bismarck , serving Kaiser Wilhelm II . The gourmet Holstein liked to have a variety of foods on one plate, an


In horse riding, what comes between a trot and a gallop?

Equusite.com - Horse Gaits: walk, trot, canter and gallop. WRITTEN BY: Cheryl Sutor   [February 1998] Most horse breeds possess the 4 natural gaits described below. However, some breeds have a 5th, 6th or 7th gait that is either natural or trained. Please keep that in mind when  you view this article. Walk: The walk is a natural 4-beat movement. The horse always has  two or three hooves on the ground. The walk is the slowest natural  gait, it is the steadiest and most comfortable. The horse lifts his hooves as follows:   (1st beat) right hind leg (2nd beat) right fore leg (3rd beat) left hind leg (4th beat) left fore leg Trot: The trot is a steady 2-beat movement. This gait has a  period of suspension. The horse springs from one diagonal to  the other. In between these springs, all four legs are off  the ground. Since the trot has two beats each stride and a moment  in mid-air, it is more comfortable for the rider (and the horse)  to rise up and down every-other beat (this is called "posting"). The horse lifts his hooves as follows:   (1st beat) right fore / left hind (2nd beat) left fore / right hind Canter: The canter is a 3-beat movement. This gait has a period of  suspension after each stride. This gait starts with the hind leg then  leads to the front in a rocking motion. When you canter, you keep your seat in the  saddle (unlike the trot). Before learning to canter, make sure your  balance and rhythm stays consistent with the horse during the trot. The horse lifts his hooves as follows:   (1st beat) left hind leg (2nd beat) right hind / left fore (3rd beat) right fore leg   (1st beat) right hind leg (2nd beat) left hind / right fore (3rd beat) left fore leg Gallop: The gallop is a 4-beat movement. This gait is similar to  the canter, but the horse's legs move one at a time. The gallop feels just  like a fast canter. When riding the gallop, raise your seat slightly out  of the saddle, putting your weight in your heels. Before attempting to  gallop, you must be able to control the horse 100% and be able to ride  all other gaits in balance. The horse lifts his hooves as follows:   (1st beat) left hind leg (2nd beat) right hind leg (3rd beat) left fore leg (4th beat) right fore leg   (1st beat) right hind leg (2nd beat) left hind leg (3rd beat) right fore leg (4th beat) left fore leg Other Natural and Trained Gaits: There seems to be an on-going debate on which gaits are 'natural' and which are  'trained' gaits. Many gaits can be 'natural' to one breed, and at the same time, must be  'trained' to other breeds. This is the reason we will not get into detail  here about which gaits are 'natural' and which are 'trained'. However, we will point you  to other articles that we have found on the internet which describe specific gaits. If anyone  feels that any of these articles lead to false information, please don't hesitate to inform us . Lateral Gaits - Tolt Words To Remember: Lead: The term "lead" is used to tell which fore leg  of the horse is farther forward (leading). This term is used only in  the canter and gallop. A horse is on his "left lead" when his left fore  leg is leading and on his "right lead" when his right fore leg is leading.  (see above diagrams). Posting: The term "posting" is used to describe the up-and-down  pattern of the trot. When you post, you raise out of the saddle for one beat,  and sit down in the saddle for one beat. This pattern usually creates a more comfortable  trot for both the horse and rider. Diagonal: The term "diagonal" refers to which fore leg is  moving forward while you are in the up position of the posting trot.  You should always be in the up position of the posting trot when the  the horse's outside fore leg (closest to the arena wall) is  farther forward.


Who was the first host of the TV game show 'The Golden Shot'?

TV programmes made in Birmingham: The Golden Shot - Birmingham Mail What's On TV programmes made in Birmingham: The Golden Shot Game show hosted by Bob Monkhouse was made at Alpha studios in Aston and then at ATV Centre in Broad Street  Share The Golden Shot, with host Bob Monkhouse and assistants Anne Aston and Wei Wei Wong, was made in Birmingham  Share Get What's On updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email Television game show The Golden Shot was made in Birmingham. The Golden Shot was broadcast on ITV between 1967 and 1975. The first host on the show was Canadian singer and record producer Jackie Rae. Bob Monkhouse was a guest star on the 10th episode and took over as presenter from the 15th show onwards. ATV produced The Golden Shot first at its Borehamwood studios near London and then at studios in Aston, Birmingham, that were jointly owned by ATV and ABC under the banner Alpha Television.


Which English quarter day falls on 25 March?

Quarter Days and Pagan Fire Festivals By Patti Wigington Updated August 31, 2016. In some modern Pagan traditions, including some forms of NeoWicca, the eight sabbats or holidays are divided into two groups: the Fire Festivals, or cross quarter days, and the Quarter festivals. The Fire Festivals, or cross quarter days, include Imbolc, Beltane, Lammas/Lughnasadh, and Samhain. The Quarter festivals, or lesser sabbats, include the solstices and equinoxes. The term “quarter days” is derived from a system in the British Isles in which certain days, falling four times a year, and near the solstices and equinox dates, were marked as a time to collect rents, hire new servants, and resolve legal matters. In England and Wales, the original quarter days were Lady Day, Midsummer, Michaelmas , and Christmas. These, obviously, correspond with Ostara, Litha, Mabon and Yule. This system of quarters was used as early as the Middle Ages. Interestingly, in pre-Christian Ireland and Scotland, “quarter days” were based on the early Celtic calendar, and so rents were collected and accounts paid on the days we now consider the fire festivals, or cross-quarter days. Quarter Day Festivals Ostara : Ostara is the time of the vernal equinox, and falls around March 22 if you live in the Northern Hemisphere (around Sept 22 for Southern Hemisphere readers), and it's a true marker that Spring has come. Ostara corresponds with the old Lady Day celebration found in the British Isles. Litha : Litha is the celebration of the midsummer solstice, and falls around June 21 in the Northern Hemisphere, and December 21 below the Equator. It marks the longest day of the year, and the point at which the nights begin getting longer once more. Mabon : This fall festival celebrates the autumn equinox, and takes place around September 21 in the Northern Hemisphere, and March 21 in the Southern Hemisphere. It is often marked as the second of the harvest celebrations, and corresponds to Michaelmas on the old English calendar. Yule : Falling around December 22 above the equator and around June 22 in the Southern Hemisphere, Yule marks the longest night of the year. A direct contrast to Litha, this is the Sabbat at which the days begin to grow longer again. The cross quarter days of Imbolc, Lammas, Samhain and Beltane are often associated with the element of fire. Beltane in particular is known as a festival of fire, and it’s not uncommon to celebrate the greening of the earth with a large bonfire. Cross Quarter Day (or Fire) Festivals Imbolc : This celebration takes place around February 2 in the Northern Hemisphere(August 2 in the Southern Hemisphere), and corresponds with St. Brighid's Day or Candlemas. For many Pagans it's a celebration of candles and light and fire. Beltane : Beltane is a celebration of the greening of the earth, and is often celebrated with a big bonfire. It takes place on May Day - May 1 - if you live above the equator, and October 31 or November 1 if you live in the Southern Hemisphere. Lammas/Lughnasadh : This is the first of the harvest festivals and celebrates the reaping of the grain. In some traditions, it is Lughnasadh, and honors the Celtic blacksmith god Lugh . It takes place around August 1 in the Northern Hemisphere, and February 1 below the equator. Samhain : Samhain is known as the witches' new year, and is a time when the veil between this world and the next is thin. It's a good time to do some fire scrying ! Celebrate Samhain on October 31 in the Northern Hemisphere, and May 1 in the Southern Hemisphere. Some traditions of Wicca and NeoPaganism celebrate only the quarter days, while others observe only the cross-quarter festivals. Choose which ones you're going to observe based on the guidelines and needs of your tradition.


On which motorway is the Thelwall Viaduct?

CBRD » Photo Gallery » Thelwall Viaduct Thelwall Viaduct You are here: Home » Photo Gallery » Thelwall Viaduct The M6 between junction 20 and 21 is carried high above the Manchester Ship Canal and River Mersey by a structure known nationwide — the Thelwall Viaduct. Millions have passed over it since it opened in the early 1960's. Since then, it has been altered, fixed, fiddled with and duplicated at great expense. But there can't be many people who have much idea what it looks like — drive over and you won't see any of it. What form does this mighty structure actually take? I went out for a walk and found out. Click a photo to see a larger version. From the overbridge at junction 21, the Thelwall Viaduct is obvious, picking the M6 up and forming a gentle arc from the next mile or so of tarmac. It's quite graceful. The reason it also looks peaceful is that there's nobody on it — the original one at least. Meanwhile, the new viaduct is carrying six lanes of traffic (the width those lanes are in order to fit onto a five-lane carriageway is obvious). Currently the old viaduct is being repaired to fix some serious weaknesses, and consequently, traffic has been shifted off it. The new viaduct was built as part of works to widen the M6 in the early 1990's, and shortly after it was finished, the old viaduct was refusbished. There were only a few years where the whole thing was open with four lanes each way before it was closed again for these works. Approaching from the west along the banks of the River Mersey, the Viaduct may as well be a regular river crossing. The view near the southern end is slightly more surreal — an enormous bridge that, at this point, is just crossing open fields. It looks very out of place. This view is from the east, with the new Viaduct in the foreground. Beneath the northern abutment, the original Viaduct is to our left with its huge embankment spreading out around it. To the right is the newer Viaduct, which is an altogether smaller and lighter structure, which steps across the embankment to a more modest landing site. Opposite the abutments are the northernmost piers. It's clear again how much civil engineering has advanced in the space of thirty years — compare the size of the supports between old (foreground) and new (background). At the opposite end, the viaducts are further apart where they hit the southern embankment. It's hard to appreciate the scale of these structures from the pictures — to get things in perspective, take a look at the steps that climb the embankment between the Viaducts. This photo also gives our first real glimpse of the scale of the works on the old Viaduct. Facing the photo above, on the other side of Warrington Road, are these, which I hadn't expected to find. They commemorate the opening of the viaducts — though both date from the opening of the new Viaduct, as both mention the Highways Agency, and the left hand one mentions the widening works. The view through the mesh fence behind the plaques shows the contractors' Portakabin village (complete with semi-permanent car park) and more of the huge scaffolding towers. It appears that some piers were replaced recently, perhaps when the Viaduct was refurbished, as these thicker, whiter columns have no scaffolding around them. The best views of the Viaducts are, naturally, around their main spans across the Ship Canal. This is the view from the Trans-Pennine Trail, approaching the crossing from the east. In comparison to the slender and quite elegant profile to the new Viaduct, this view from the west shows the old one in all its chunky, industrial-strength glory. Looking side-on from the east once more, it's clear that the new Viaduct is built in a completely different way. Its piers are spaced differently and, as a result, it has a shorter main span, with one pier quite some way in to the Canal. Both Viaducts curve slightly to the left when facing north. Though it's virtually invisible on the road, from underneath, it's clear that the deck is tilted slightly to provide some banking. The new Viaduct has angled piers, but t


Which former transatlantic liner was destroyed by fire in Hong Kong in 1972?

The Wreck of RMS Queen Elizabeth - Hong Kong Harbor - Page 2 of 2 Again, she became a movie star when she was featured as the hidden M16 headquarters for Eon Productions’ James Bond movie The Man With the Golden Gun starring Roger Moore, Christopher Lee and Britt Ekland. The Man With the Golden Gun   To accommodate for the capsized liner’s continuous lean, the Secret Service apparently constructed new floors, ramps, staircases and bookshelves, making for excellent clashing wallpaper patterns, bizarrely distorted corridors,and staircases upon staircases. After lying in the harbor for two years, she was declared a shipping hazard and was dismantled. Parts of the ship that were not removed for scrap and remained on the seabed were the keel, boilers, and parts of the hull which caused the surrounding area to be declared “Foul” to warn other ships not to drop anchor. 1973-05-005 “Seawise University” Photographed in Hong Kong in 1973 Photo Credit   1972: The wreck of Seawise University, the former Queen Elizabeth. Tung rescued an anchor and the letters Q and E from the ship’s nameplate and had them placed in front of the office building at Del Amo Fashion Center in Torrance, California. The Aberdeen Boat Club in Hong Kong also claimed two of the ship’s fire warning plaques and put them on display. The Parker Pen Company offered a highly collectible special edition of 5,000 pens made from material recovered from the wreck that were sold in special presentation boxes. Seawise University/RMS Queen Elizabeth wreck Photo Credit 1973-05-005 “Seawise University” Photographed in Hong Kong in 1973 Photo Credit


Sydney is the capital of which Australian state?

Sydney Australia - State Capital of New South Wales. Welcome to Sydney Australia   Sydney, many people worldwide know the name and have the    famous opera house in mind as shown above when thinking about it, but there is much more to    see and to do as we will show you on this website. But before we go on with telling you more about this site    just some general information about Sydney.   Sydney, state capital of NSW, is with a population of    approximately 4.4 million the largest city in Australia. The city is often called "the Harbour City" because the    many boats that go for anchor at one of the city harbours. Sydney was the first British colony in Australia and was    established in the year 1788 by Arthur Phillip, commodore of    the 1st. British fleet at a location called Sydney Cove.   The history of the Sydney region goes actually back in    time for at least 30.000 years. The first indigenous    Australians who lived there centuries ago in Sydney cove are    the Cadigal people. These aboriginal Australians as Cadigal people are also called where    living from the south or Port Jackson to Petersham region.   The city is surrounded by many nature parks, beautiful    bays with boats and rivers so it is a true paradise for    nature lovers who like water sports like sailing, scuba    diving, jet skying or water skying behind a motorboat. The famous Sydney Opera House with his unique shape and    Harbour Bridge are just some of the city most recognisable structures that are shown on many Sydney    tourist information sheets bought at local stores.   Sydney is known for warm summers and cool winters and    rainfall possibilities during all weather seasons. With January as the warmest month and average daily    temperatures of 27 Degrees Celsius and July as the coldest    month with average daily temperatures of 10 Degrees Celsius    tourist can actually travel to Sydney when they find the temperature most convenient for them.   There are many ways of transportation in Sydney. By car,    as most residents do is probably the fastest way as the nine    metro ads or primary road routes do bring you everywhere    fast. Besides that Sydney does also offer also a very    extensive train, bus or ferry network to get to any point of    the city for a fair price. In case your in a hurry a Taxi    might be the best solution as its faster then public    transportation but more costly too.   This website will show you a collection of pictures from    Sydney and each picture comes with relevant information    about what it is, where it is and the history of it.    Especially for students this might be usefull but also for people who are planning to visit Sydney in    the near future.   We are not only showing you pictures of the city itself    but also the area just outside the city like Balmoral    Island , an island paradise just 10 Km drive from    Sydneyï¿½s business district or Botany bay , a white sand beach near Sydney. Just check it out for    yourself.


"Which barbarian king was known as ""the Scourge of God""?"

A Profile of Attila the Hun - the Scourge of God Ruler Dates: We don't know when Attila was born. It could have been around 406 A.D. He ruled from about 433 until his death in 453. Offices and Titles: Attila was the king of the Scythian hordes known as the Huns, who frightened those in their paths even with their appearance. For devastating much of Europe -- mostly while on horseback shooting javelins, composite bows and arrows, Attila the Hun is also known as the Scourge of God. Jordanes says the following about Attila: " His army is said to have numbered five hundred thousand men. He was a man born into the world to shake the nations, the scourge of all lands, who in some way terrified all mankind by the dreadful rumors noised abroad concerning him. He was haughty in his walk, rolling his eyes hither and thither, so that the power of his proud spirit appeared in the movement of his body." continue reading below our video Profile of Attila the Hun Military: Attila successfully led his forces to invade the Eastern Roman Empire, whose capital was in Constantinople, in 441. In 451, on the Plains of Châlons (also known as the Catalaunian Plains), which was located in Gaul (modern France), although the exact located is disputed, Attila suffered a setback. Attila was ranged against the Romans and the Germanic Visigoths who were settled in Gaul. This didn't stop him, though; he made progress and was on the verge of sacking Rome when, in 452, the pope (Leo I [d. 461]) dissuaded Attila from sacking Rome. Death: The death of Attila was the following year, on his wedding night in 453, supposedly of a nosebleed. There are other explanations, including an assassination plot. With Attila's death the Huns fade from prominence as a foe of the Romans. Sources: We know about Attila through Priscus (5th century), a Roman diplomat and historian, and Jordanes, a sixth century Gothic historian and author of the Getica.


Which film actor's daughter is actress Angelina Jolie?

Angelina Jolie - IMDb IMDb Actress | Producer | Director Angelina Jolie is an Oscar-winning actress who became popular after playing the title role in the "Lara Croft" blockbuster movies, as well as Mr. & Mrs. Smith (2005), Wanted (2008), Salt (2010) and Maleficent (2014). Off-screen, Jolie has become prominently involved in international charity projects, especially those involving refugees. She ... See full bio » Born: 'Will & Grace' Revival Series Officially Coming to NBC 18 January 2017 10:16 AM, -08:00 | Entertainment Tonight a list of 25 people created 22 Dec 2010 a list of 37 people created 07 Aug 2012 a list of 37 people created 08 Sep 2012 a list of 35 people created 14 Dec 2013 a list of 25 images created 06 Mar 2014 Do you have a demo reel? Add it to your IMDbPage How much of Angelina Jolie's work have you seen? User Polls Won     1     Oscar. Another    47 wins & 97 nominations. See more awards  » Known For  1997 George Wallace (TV Movie) Cornelia Wallace  1995 Without Evidence Jodie Swearingen Tosh Warner (as Angelina Jolie Voight) Hide   1999 Girl, Interrupted (performer: "Downtown") Hide   2010 Jane's Journey (Documentary) (thanks)  2009 Stuntmen (special thanks)  2008-2016 Access Hollywood (TV Series) Herself  2006-2016 Entertainment Tonight (TV Series) Herself / Herself - Director, Unbroken / Herself - Unbroken  2014-2015 The Insider (TV Series) Herself / Herself - Unbroken  2015 BBC News 8pm Summary (TV Series short) Herself  2015 CNN Newsroom (TV Series) Herself - Special Envoy of U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees - Boko Haram's 'deadliest' Massacre (2015) ... Herself - Special Envoy of U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees  2011-2015 Tavis Smiley (TV Series) Herself - Guest  2014 Vivement dimanche prochain (TV Series) Herself - Guest  2014 Weekend Today (TV Series) Herself - Guest  1999-2014 The Daily Show (TV Series) Herself - Guest  2014 ITV Evening News (TV Series) Herself  2014 Hollywood Film Awards (TV Special) Herself  2014 CNBC Meets (TV Series documentary) Herself  2014 E! News (TV Series) Herself  2010-2014 Made in Hollywood (TV Series) Herself  2014 Good Morning America (TV Series) Herself - Guest  2014 Weekend Ticket (TV Series short) Herself  2014 Real Celebrity Miracles (TV Movie documentary) Herself  2013 Profiles in Philanthropy (TV Series documentary) Herself  2012 Pânico na TV (TV Series) Herself  2008-2012 Cinema 3 (TV Series) Herself  2012 Días de cine (TV Series) Herself  2012 Le grand journal de Canal+ (TV Series documentary) Herself  2000-2011 Charlie Rose (TV Series) Herself - Guest  2011 This Week (TV Series) Herself - Guest  2011 60 Minutes (TV Series documentary) Herself (segment "Angelina") - Hard Times Generation/The Flavorists/Angelina (2011) ... Herself (segment "Angelina")  2011 Shownieuws (TV Series)  2011 Close Up (TV Series) Herself - Interviewee  2010 Salt: Declassified (Video documentary short) Herself  2010 Janela Indiscreta (TV Series) Herself  2010 The 7PM Project (TV Series) Herself  2009 This Morning (TV Series) Herself - Guest  2009 The Movie Loft (TV Series) Herself Herself - Nominee: Best Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama  2008 Cartelera (TV Series)  2008 Max on Set: Wanted (TV Short documentary) Herself  2008 Showbiz Tonight (TV Series) Herself  2008 Tellement People (TV Series) Herself  1999-2008 HBO First Look (TV Series documentary) Herself  2001-2007 Larry King Live (TV Series) Herself - Guest  2005-2007 Corazón de... (TV Series) Herself  2007 Peace One Day (TV Movie) Herself  2007 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV Series) Herself - Guest  2007 Weekend Sunrise (TV Series) Herself  2006 Oliver Stone - Hollywoods Lieblingsrebell (TV Movie documentary) Herself  2006 What It Takes (TV Series) Herself  2004-2005 Biography (TV Series documentary) Herself  2005 A Fishified World (Video documentary short) Herself  2005 The Situation Room (TV Series) Herself  2005 Diary (TV Series documentary) Herself  2005 The Death of 'Alexander' (Video documentary short) Herself  2005 Dateline NBC (TV Series documentary) Herself (segment "Meet Mrs. Smith") / Herself  2005 S


Name one of the French twin saints who are the patron saints of shoemakers.

Meaning of Crispinian: Crispin (and Crispinian) are French Christian patron saints of shoemakers (cobblers), tanners and leather workers Origin and meaning of Crispinian 05 The       meaning of Crispinian is "Curly-haired one". Its origin is "Latin". This name is mostly being used as a boys name. Crispin (and Crispinian) are French Christian patron saints of shoemakers (cobblers), tanners and leather workers. Born in the 3rd century AD to a noble Roman family, the twin brothers ultimately ended up in Soissons after fleeing for fear of persecution due to their faith. While inhabiting Soissons, the brothers shared the preaching of Christianity by day and became creators of shoes by night. With their continued success, they attracted the attention of Rictus Varus - the governor of Belgic Gaul. Rictus Varus eventually had them tortured and threw them into the river with millstones completely around their necks and shockingly - they survived. However, they were later beheaded by the emperor.


"Whose epitaph on his tombstone reads ""That's All Folks""?"

Tombstone Sayings including famous last words and death bed sayings Tell your story Tombstone Sayings Welcome to Tombstone Sayings, the webpage that brings you a host of phrases, quotations and messages used as epitaphs both sad, thoughtful and funny. These are all free for you to use for non commercial purpose. Our collection also include famous last words From the immortal words of Porky Pig, “That’s all folks”. Mel Blanc (May 30, 1908 – July 10, 1989) ** She always said her feet were killingHer but nobody believed her. Margaret Daniels, Hollywood Cemetery,Richmond, Virginia ** He was most known for his standup comedy and for his colorful language: sometimes crude, but hilarious musings. His tombstone reads, very fittingly, “#$%& @!&% #?!$% @?*&!@^#!* @*$! &!%?”. George Carlin (May 12, 1937 – June 22, 2008) "I told you I was sick!" In a Georgia cemetery There are many other examples, including English humorist Spike Milligan. On Spike's headstone at St Thomas' Church in Winchelsea, East Sussex, England is his full name, Terence Alan Patrick Seán Milligan KBE. Unfortunately, the church would not permit the phrase Spike requested for his headstone namely, 'I told you I was ill'. However, they did allow the sentiment expressed in Gaelic, 'Duirt me leat go raibh me breoite', That's all folks so far as Tombstone Sayings are concerned but now for something completely different Famous Last Words "Why yes, a bullet-proof vest!" (Last request before the firing squad.) Rodgers, James W. ( -1960) [American criminal] ** "Go away... I'm all right." Wells, Herbert George (1866-1946) "That was a great game of golf, fellers." Crosby, Bing (1903-1977) "Die, my dear Doctor? That's the last thing I shall do!" Palmerston, Henry John Temple, 3rd Viscount (1784-1865) ** "I am just going outside and may be some time." (Before vanishing into the blizzard on the ill fated Antarctic expedition.) Oates, Lawrence (1880-1912) "This is no time to make new enemies." (Asked on his deathbed to forswear Satan) Voltaire (1694-1778) "That was the best ice-cream soda I ever tasted." Costello, Lou (1906-1959) **


Which celebrated fishing river flows from near Basingstoke to Southampton Water?

fishing hampshire Dunbridge - River Dun (Test Tributary) The length of the beat has been nearly doubled since the end of last season with the addition of an extra ï¿½ mile of fishing that has been extensively restored over the winter. The River Dun is one of the most substantial of the River Test tributaries, rising above Lockerley and joining the main river at Mottisfont. The Dunbridge beat lies just below School Farm and is a beautiful stretch with deep pools, fast runs & lazy back eddies under the trees of the opposite bank. If you are looking for a beat where you can stumble out of your bed & be on the river, this is the place to be. The Mill Arms is just 300 yards from the river and offers comfortable rooms. Riverside Cottage offers self-catering accommodation. If you don’t have a car, the train station at Dunbridge village (well more of a halt really) connects to London in around two hours. The fishing is available for one or two Rods. Tel: 01264 781988. Fax: 01264 782590. E-mail: info@fishingbreaks.com Wellow, Near Romsey, Near Southamton, Hampshire Well stocked lake – Carp and Tench. Nine Mile Water (Wallop Brook) Wallop Brook is established as the premier wild trout tributary of the River Test. The Nine Mile Water beat was rarely fished in the 1990's and has been much improved since we took it on in 1999. This is an exceptionally long beat for just one or two Rods. It is 1.7 miles of double bank fishing, that flows through meadows and woodland and best fished by a combination of stalking and easy wading. This is an all catch and release beat. Tel: 01264 781988. Fax: 01264 782590. E-mail: info@fishingbreaks.com River Test - Grayling Fishing As the trout season draws to a close the completely wild grayling come into their own. Despite the winter rains, many of the upper reaches of the Test & it's tributaries run clear and sight fishing with Shrimp patterns & Killer Bugs for the "lady of the river" is one of the great treats of the winter months. Tel: 01264 781988. Fax: 01264 782590. E-mail: info@fishingbreaks.com Ellingham Drive, Ellingham Cross, Ringwood Tel: 01202 733110 School Farm - River Dun (Test Tributary) The River Dun is one of the most substantial of the River Test tributaries, rising above Lockerley and joining the main river at Mottisfont. The School Farm beat lies at about the mid-point, gently snaking through the lightly wooded valley and holding fish along its entire length. School Farm is one of the most immaculately maintained estates in the river valley, with five star facilities for the fisherman. The beat is very well stocked with both browns & rainbows, the fishing offering a variety of glides, weirs & a hatch pool in a peaceful setting. The fishing is available for two or three Rods a day or small corporate parties. Tel: 01264 781988. Fax: 01264 782590. E-mail: info@fishingbreaks.com St Patricks Lane (Nr Liss), Hampshire Two lakes with mixed species, great little place with bankside parking and well stocked waters. Roach over 2Ilb, Carp in excess of 20 Ilb (rumour has it they go into 30's!?) Barbless hooks only no nuts, beans or groundbait. Middlepark Way, Havant, Hampshire, TO9 - 5HB. Tel: 0175 - 453 - 405 Barrow Lane, Sway, Brockenhurst, Hampshire. Tel: 01590 682010 Holds fish over 30lbs. Only 15 swims, you can fish 3 rods. The lake is approx 2ï¿½ acres. Try Kevin Nash's Formula One boilie mix. Day tickets available. Open all year. Night fishing allowed. The Greyhound - River Test Carrier This is as close to fishing the famous Houghton Club water as most of us will ever come, as The Greyhound abuts the prestigious Bends beat. The fishing is ideal for one or two Rods, with plenty of sizeable browns on this well known Test carrier, double bank along it's entire length. With the Greyhound bar & restaurant at hand, it has never been so easy to quench your thirst between casts! Tel: 01264 781988. Fax: 01264 782590. E-mail: info@fishingbreaks.com The Parsonage The Parsonage is a prime beat of the River Test between Stockbridge & Romsey, sometimes referred to as "middle Test". The beat, which run


As well as white, what colour appears on the cap of a water polo goalkeeper?

Water Polo - C64-Wiki Water Polo Voting of the C64-Wiki users (10=the best vote): 7.20 points at 15 votes (rank 266). You need to be logged in to cast a vote. C64Games 16th September 2008 - "highlight" - 4231 downs Lemon64 16th September 2008 - 25 votes Kultboy.com 26th June 2011 - 9 votes ASM [ edit ] Description Grab your bathing trunks......In this sports game Gremlin serves a niche sport. We are talking abouter water polo. After the successful start of the programme the starting screen appears in which you can choose between the following game variations: Demo Two Player Championship The CPU opponent has 10 different difficulty grades. You play in 4 quarters with each 5 minutes of game time. However, each attack needs to be done within 35 seconds, or otherwise the ball possession goes to the opponent. As in any other team sport you can also make a foul. But after the 3rd foul by the same player he has to stay at the pool edge for 1 1/2 penalty minutes. [ edit ] Design The graphics in water polo are good. The game area is designed clearly and the players are nicely animated. The player that is currently controlled is marked by a brighter bathing cap. Even the ball changes to a darker colour at the pool edge, by which it is good to recognize. The very frowny looking referee is always good for a laugh. Special attention has the Championship mode, where a tournament with 4 player can be absolved, which of course raises the "fun bar" even further. All in all is Water Polo in this area without competition. Despite the slightly sparse sound, it is a successful game which promises long time of fun especially in twos. [ edit ] Rules The rules mainly correspond the ones in real water polo. You can try to get possession of the ball by attacking from 5 different directions from the front. If the opponent is not active (i.e. does not wave the ball in the air), then the possession changes. An attack from the three rear positions (lleft rear, rear and right rear) is not allowed. A try is instantly punished by the referee with a foul. Fouls, goals and quarterly breaks are indicated by a whistle from the referee. An attack on the goalkeeper in front of the goal is also a breach of the rules. The fouls are personally counted seperately for each team member. After the 3rd foul a player gets a sending off (for 1,5 minutes or until the opposing team scores a goal) and the ball possession goes to the other team. Re-entering is only possible after a goals is scored or the ball has landed on a dry place or at the end of a quarter (ie. in situations, when both teams are not active). A quarter lasts 5 minutes, the allowed time for an attack is 35 seconds, if this time passes without a throw on the opposing goal the ball possession changes. When a goal is scored there is an instant action replay. If a team scores 50 goals, the match will end - because there will be suspicion of cheating ;-) There are 4 options: A - DEMO This option is selected by default, i.e. if you do nothing the demo mode will be chosen automatically after 30 seconds. To choose the demo option press the FIRE BUTTON before the 30 seconds have run out. If the demo mode is selected you can choose the difficulty grade for both teams (from 0 - 9, whereby 0 is the weakest difficulty grade). B - ONE PLAYER Here the difficulty grade can be chosen. The human player controls the team with the black caps (joystick in port 2). C - TWO PLAYERS Blue team: joystick port 1, red team: joystick port 2. D - CHAMPIONSHIP The programme allows 4 teams to compete in a championship. First, the difficulty grade is set, then you can change each of the names (in the championship table) to another (up to 5 characters). By renaming a team, you define the team as an own i.e. the one controlled by a human. To start the game, press the EXIT field in the table. At the start of every round, the names of the participating teams are shown, whereby the man-vs.-man and man-vs.-computer matches are highlighted. If desired, the player can also highlight the computer-vs.-computer matches, which are then played as


The Boomslang or Tree Snake | Blog The Boomslang or Tree Snake 0 The Boomslang or Tree Snake The boomslang is a relatively small venomous snake which is also colour blind. The boomslang is known to be the only species in its genus. The name boomslang means “tree snake” directly translated from Afrikaans The boomslang is an oviparous species. The eggs have a relatively long (3 months on average) incubation period. Hatchlings are greyish with blue speckles. They attain their adult coloration after several years. Their diet includes chameleons and other arboreal lizards, frogs, and occasionally small mammals, birds and eggs from nesting birds, all of which they swallow whole. During cool weather they will hibernate for moderate periods, often curling up inside the enclosed nests of birds such as weavers. Many members of the family Colubridae that are considered venomous are essentially harmless to humans, because they either have small venom glands, relatively weak venom, or an inefficient system for delivery of venom. However, the boomslang is a notable exception in that it has highly potent venom, which it delivers through large fangs that are located in the rear of the jaw. The venom of the boomslang is primarily a haemotoxin. It disables the blood clotting process and the victim may well die as a result of internal and external bleeding. Other signs and symptoms include: headache, nausea, sleepiness and mental disorders. Because the venom is slow to act, symptoms may not be manifest until many hours after the bite. On the one hand, this provides time for procuring the serum, while on the other hand it may lead victims to underestimate the seriousness of the bite. Snakes of any species may sometimes fail to inject venom when they bite aptly named a “dry bite”, so after a few hours without any noticeable effects, victims of Boomslang bites may believe (wrongly) that their injury is not serious. Adult boomslang has 1.6–8mg of venom. Various sources give figures ranging from 0.06-0.72mg/kg being sufficient to kill mice in 50% of cases, if the venom reaches a vein. Despite all of this, the boomslang and other snakes are gentle creatures and will only attack when they are put in a situation they don’t want to be in. Most of the time the snake will see you before you see it and it will move away. Any snakes prerogative is to always avoid contact with humans as they are not by their nature, a conflict species. So next time you find a snake please don’t kill it, rather find some one that knows how to handle snakes safely and get the person to remove the snake for you . In this picture you will see a male boomslang who is resident at Tilney Manor. This is an example of how people and snakes can live peacefully in the same environment. by Christopher Bettesworth


In World War II RAF slang, what name was given to the rear gunner?

Glossary of WWII RAF Slang & Terminology GLOSSARY OF WWII R.A.F. SLANG & TERMINOLOGY RAF cartoon from WWII . A/c: aircraft. Acc or Trolley Acc: Accumulator (battery) used to start aircraft engines on the ground. Ack: under the old phonetic alphabet, "Ack" stood for the letter "A", thus "ack-ack" was "A-A" or anti-aircraft artillery. Adj.: short form for Adjutant - the administrative assistant to the CO of a squadron. Air Commode: Air Commodore. Airscrew: the complete assembly of three or four propellers, hub and spinner. Aircrew: the men who actually flew the bomber into battle. A.M.O.: Air Ministry Orders. See "bumph". Anchor: one who waits too long to drop by parachute. Angels: a term used in airborne radio communications. One angel was 1000 feet, thus "angels 13" was 13,000 feet of altitude. AOC: Air Officer Commanding. Armourer: ground crew responsible for bombs, defensive ammunition, flares etc. Arse end charlie: rear gunner (R/AG). Arsy-tarsy: Aircrew Reception Centre. Bale or bail out: to leave an aircraft by jumping - hoping that some "clot" had packed your 'chute correctly. Bag: collect/secure, possibly illegally. Bags of: a great amount, as in "bags of flak over the target". Balbo: large formation of aircraft. Balloonatic: member of Balloon Command. Banana-boat: aircraft carrier. Bang on: to be right on target. By extension, to be right on the mark about any observation (also "spot on"). Basher: man, chap, fellow in a particular trade e.g. "stores basher". Battle dress blues: woolen working uniform. Bandit: enemy aircraft. Beatup: to fly very low over a populated airfield. Beehive: very close formation of bombers (hive) with fighter escort (bees). Beer-lever: joystick. Belt: to travel at a high speed or to hit target heavily. Belt up: be quiet. Best blues: parade uniform. Binding: whining about conditions. Black, a: something reprehensible, e.g. "he's put up a black with the CO about the mess he made of the march-past". Blighty: the U.K. Blitz time: the time briefed for all aircraft to pass over target. Blood-wagon: ambulance. Bloody: at the time this was fairly heavy duty profanity, often made more mild by transliteration to "ruddy". Blue: used by the Australians in reference to anything that was red. Blue, the: the desert. Boffins: scientific or technical types who worked on new aircraft developments. Bog: a latrine - also "biffy". Bolshie: a crewman who took a "dim view" of service "bull". Boomerang: an operation that required one to return to base with a "u/s kite". Boost: the amount of supercharging given to an engine to increase power. Bowser: tanker truck or "lorry" used to refuel aircraft "down the flights". B.P.D.: Base Personnel Disposal - where you went when you were "O.T.E.". Brass, the or Brasshats: commanding officers at the Wing or Group level, so called because of the amount of gold braid found on hats of Group Captains, Wing Commanders and Air Vice Marshalls. Brassed off: extremely unhappy. Also "browned off". Brew up: to prepare a pot of tea. Briefing: a meeting of all crew before an operation to receive instructions for the op. Brown Jobs: the army - also "pongos" and "squaddies". Brown, to get one's knees: to have spent time in the "MTO" - because of the heat the wearing of uniform "KD" shorts was necessary. Buggers, to play silly: to fool around - not take job seriously. Bull: the formalities of the service - parade ground bashing, saluting the King's commission, etc. Bully Beef: a "gourmet canned meat product" consisting largely of fat, so called because of the Bull on the front of a tin of Hereford Brand corned beef. A staple food on Italian airfields. Bumph: useless paperwork. Bundoo, the: the boondocks - see "blue". Burton: "Gone for a Burton" - killed in action - from an old beer commercial for Burton Ale. Bus: an aircraft. Buy it: see "Burton". As in "Fred almost bought it over Verona last op". Also to "buy the farm". Caterpillar Club: a club for those who had survived by jumping out of their aircraft and using their parachutes. The club pin was a small caterpillar (r


Which political leader commanded the watercraft PT109 in WW2?

John F. Kennedy and PT 109 - John F. Kennedy Presidential Library & Museum John F. Kennedy and PT 109 John F. Kennedy and PT 109 Lieutenant John F. Kennedy's encounter with a Japanese destroyer on the night of August 1, 1943, may be the most famous small-craft engagement in naval history, and it was an unmitigated disaster. At a later date, when asked to explain how he had come to be a hero, Kennedy replied laconically, "It was involuntary. They sank my boat." An Ambush Goes Awry In Blackett Strait, south of Kolombangara in the Solomon Islands, the starless, moonless night of August 1, 1943, was profoundly dark. Inky blackness like this could have a disorienting effect, even on experienced sailors. PT-109 stood at her station, one of fifteen PT boats ("Patrol Torpedo" boats) that had set out to engage, damage, and maybe even turn back the well-known "Tokyo Express." US forces gave that name to the Japanese navy's more or less regular supply convoy to soldiers fighting the advance of US forces in the islands farther south. When the patrol actually did come in contact with the Tokyo Express—three Japanese destroyers acting as transports with a fourth serving as escort—the encounter did not go well. Thirty torpedoes were fired without damaging the Japanese ships. No US vessels suffered hits or casualties. Boats that had used up their complement of torpedoes were ordered home. The few that still had torpedoes remained in the strait for another try. Collision! PT 109 was one of the boats left behind. Lieutenant Kennedy rendezvoused his boat with two others, PT 162 and PT 169. The three boats spread out to make a picket line across the strait. At about 2:30 in the morning, a shape loomed out of the darkness three hundred yards off PT 109's starboard bow. The young lieutenant and his crew first believed it to be another PT boat. When it became apparent that it was one of the Japanese destroyers, Kennedy attempted to turn to starboard to bring his torpedoes to bear. But there was not enough time. The destroyer, later identified as the Amagiri, struck PT 109 just forward of the forward starboard torpedo tube, ripping away the starboard aft side of the boat. The impact tossed Kennedy around the cockpit. Most of the crew were knocked into the water. The one man below decks, engineer Patrick McMahon, miraculously escaped, although he was badly burned by exploding fuel. Fear that PT 109 would go up in flames drove Kennedy to order the men who still remained on the wreck to abandon ship. But the destroyer's wake dispersed the burning fuel, and when the fire began to subside, Kennedy sent his men back to what was left of the boat. From the wreckage, Kennedy ordered the men with him, Edgar Mauer and John E. Maguire, to identify the locations of their crew mates still in the water. Leonard Thom, Gerard Zinser, George Ross, and Raymond Albert were able to swim back on their own. Kennedy swam out to McMahon and Charles Harris. Kennedy towed the injured McMahon by a life-vest strap, and alternately cajoled and berated the exhausted Harris to get him through the difficult swim. Meanwhile, Thom pulled in William Johnston, who was debilitated by the gasoline he had accidentally swallowed and the heavy fumes that lay on the water. Finally Raymond Starkey swam in from where he had been flung by the shock. Floating on and around the hulk, the crew took stock. Harold Marney and Andrew Jackson Kirksey had disappeared in the collision, very likely killed at impact. All the men were exhausted, and a few were hurt, and several had been sickened by the fuel fumes. There was no sign of other boats or ships in the area; the men were afraid to fire their flare gun for fear of attracting the attention of the Japanese who were on islands on all sides. Although the wreckage was still afloat, it was taking on water, and it capsized on the morning of August 2. After a discussion of options, the men abandoned the remains of PT 109 and struck out for an islet three and a half miles away. Seeking Land Kennedy had been on the swim team at Harvard; even towing McMa