The airline 'Maersk Air' are based in which European city?

Continental Airlines Starts Codesharing With Maersk Air of Denmark Continental Airlines Starts Codesharing With Maersk Air of Denmark Jun 07, 2004, 01:00 ET from Continental Airlines HOUSTON, June 7 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Continental Airlines (NYSE:  CAL) and Maersk Air of Denmark began codesharing June 5 on flights between the Danish cities of Copenhagen and Billund and London/Gatwick and between Billund and Amsterdam, enabling quicker and easier connections to and from Denmark for Continental customers. A marketing agreement between the two airlines also provides benefits for members of Continental's frequent flyer program, OnePass.   Continental has placed its code (CO*) on Maersk Air's flights between both Copenhagen and Billund and London/Gatwick and on its flights between Billund and Amsterdam, which connect with Continental's flights between London/Gatwick and Amsterdam and the airline's hubs at New York/Newark, Houston and Cleveland.   Continental customers need to check in only once for these flights, receiving seat assignments and boarding passes through to their final destinations, as well as seamless luggage transfers.   OnePass members can earn and redeem miles on Continental codeshare flights operated by Maersk Air.   "Continental already has an extensive European route network, but this alliance enhances it further by giving our customers better access to Denmark," said David Grizzle, Continental's senior vice president-marketing strategy and corporate development. "We look forward to a successful cooperation with Maersk."   Maersk Air, part of the A.P. Moller-Maersk Group, is Denmark's leading privately-owned airline and is engaged in international scheduled services, charter flights, leasing of aircraft and freight agency activities. The airline commenced operation in 1970 and today has some 40 aircraft and employs 1,200 dedicated staff. Under the new "fly as you like" concept with flexibility on all tickets, free choice of legroom and one-way low fares, Maersk Air offers 27 European routes out of Copenhagen and 11 out of Billund Airport.   Continental Airlines is the world's sixth largest airline with more than 2,800 daily departures throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia. Continental serves 149 domestic and 117 international destinations -- more than any other airline in the world -- and nearly 200 additional points are served via codeshare partner airlines. With 41,000 mainline employees, the airline has hubs serving New York, Houston, Cleveland and Guam, and carries approximately 51 million passengers per year. Continental is OAG Airline of the Year 2004, based on voting by frequent flyers worldwide. FORTUNE ranks Continental one of the 100 Best Companies to Work For in America, an honor it has earned for six consecutive years. FORTUNE also ranks Continental as the top airline in its Most Admired Global Companies in 2004. For more company information, visit continental.com.   In Europe and the Middle East, Continental serves 17 cities in 11 countries, operating up to 168 departures weekly to its U.S. gateway hubs at New York/Newark, Houston and Cleveland, with onward connections to cities throughout North America, Latin America and the Caribbean. Continental's alliance carriers in Europe and the Middle East include Air Europa, Emirates, Flybe. (British European), KLM Royal Dutch Airlines and Virgin Atlantic Airways.   This month, Continental will launch non-stop service to New York/Newark from both Edinburgh, Scotland and Oslo, Norway. SOURCE Continental Airlines


The quarter day Michaelmas occurs on which date of the year?

Michaelmas, 29th September, and the customs and traditions associated with Michaelmas Day By  Ben Johnson   |   Comments Michaelmas, or the Feast of Michael and All Angels, is celebrated on the 29th of September every year. As it falls near the equinox, the day is associated with the beginning of autumn and the shortening of days; in England, it is one of the “quarter days”. There are traditionally four “quarter days” in a year (Lady Day ( 25th March ), Midsummer ( 24th June ), Michaelmas (29th September) and Christmas ( 25th December )). They are spaced three months apart, on religious festivals, usually close to the solstices or equinoxes. They were the four dates on which servants were hired, rents due or leases begun. It used to be said that harvest had to be completed by Michaelmas, almost like the marking of the end of the productive season and the beginning of the new cycle of farming. It was the time at which new servants were hired or land was exchanged and debts were paid. This is how it came to be for Michaelmas to be the time for electing magistrates and also the beginning of legal and university terms. St Michael is one of the principal angelic warriors, protector against the dark of the night and the Archangel who fought against Satan and his evil angels. As Michaelmas is the time that the darker nights and colder days begin - the edge into winter - the celebration of Michaelmas is associated with encouraging protection during these dark months. It was believed that negative forces were stronger in darkness and so families would require stronger defences during the later months of the year. Traditionally, in the British Isles , a well fattened goose, fed on the stubble from the fields after the harvest, is eaten to protect against financial need in the family for the next year; and as the saying goes: “Eat a goose on Michaelmas Day, Want not for money all the year”. Sometimes the day was also known as “Goose Day” and goose fairs were held. Even now, the famous Nottingham Goose Fair is still held on or around the 3rd of October. Part of the reason goose is eaten is that it was said that when Queen Elizabeth I heard of the defeat of the Armada , she was dining on goose and resolved to eat it on Michaelmas Day. Others followed suit. It could also have developed through the role of Michaelmas Day as the debts were due; tenants requiring a delay in payment may have tried to persuade their landlords with gifts of geese! In Scotland, St Michael’s Bannock, or Struan Micheil (a large scone-like cake) is also created. This used to be made from cereals grown on the family’s land during the year, representing the fruits of the fields, and is cooked on a lamb skin, representing the fruit of the flocks. The cereals are also moistened with sheeps milk, as sheep are deemed the most sacred of animals. As the Struan is created by the eldest daughter of the family, the following is said: “Progeny and prosperity of family, Mystery of Michael, Protection of the Trinity” Through the celebration of the day in this way, the prosperity and wealth of the family is supported for the coming year. The custom of celebrating Michaelmas Day as the last day of harvest was broken when Henry VIII split from the Catholic Church ; instead, it is Harvest Festival that is celebrated now. St Michael is also the patron saint of horses and horsemen . This could explain one of the ancient Scottish traditions that used to be practiced on Michaelmas Day. Horse racing competitions in the local communities would be held and small prizes won. However, with a twist, it was the only time at which a neighbour’s horse could be taken lawfully the night before and ridden for the entirety of the day, as long as the animal was returned safely! In British folklore, Old Michaelmas Day, 10th October, is the last day that blackberries should be picked. It is said that on this day, when Lucifer was expelled from Heaven, he fell from the skies, straight onto a blackberry bush. He then cursed the fruit, scorched them with his fiery breath, spat and stamped on them and


In which north of Englandcity is 'Hallam FM' radio station situated?

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Which Israeli Prime Minister was assassinated in Tel Aviv in 1995?

BBC ON THIS DAY | 4 | 1995: Israeli PM shot dead 1995: Israeli PM shot dead Israeli Prime Minister Yitzhak Rabin has been assassinated. Mr Rabin was shot three times at close range in the stomach and chest by an assailant as he left a peace rally in Tel Aviv earlier on Saturday. He was taken to hospital in Tel Aviv where he later died. The gunman, named as Yigal Amir, was rapidly overpowered and arrested. He is believed to be one of the founders of an illegal Jewish settlement on the West Bank and a member of an extreme right-wing organisation. The rally at which Mr Rabin was shot was attended by about 100,000 Israelis who back the Rabin government's peace initiatives with the Palestinians. I hope that all of us will have the ability to overcome the tragedy and continue the peace process in all of the Middle East Yasser Arafat, PLO chairman Security was tight but police allowed right-wing groups, who oppose any peace deal, to protest nearby. Israel TV said Yigal Amir, 27, had confessed to shooting the prime minister and had told investigators that he did not regret his actions. Leaders from around the world are expected to attend Mr Rabin's funeral which takes place on Monday. US President Bill Clinton said Yitzhak Rabin had given his life in the pursuit of peace. The chairman of the Palestine Liberation Organisation, Yasser Arafat,  expressed condolences on behalf of the Palestinians. "I hope that all of us - the Israelis and the Palestinians - will have the ability to overcome the tragedy and continue the peace process in all of the Middle East," Mr Arafat said. Israel's foreign minister, Shimon Peres, has been appointed as acting prime minister after an emergency cabinet meeting.


What is the common name for the bird Sturnus vulgaris?

Invasive Species: Animals - European Starling (Sturnus vulgaris) European Starling Scientific name: Sturnus vulgaris Linnaeus, 1758 ( ITIS ) Common name: European starling, common starling, English starling Date of U.S. Introduction: 1890 ( Fofonoff et al. 2003 ) Means of Introduction: Introduced as part of a plan to introduce to the U.S. all birds mentioned in the works of Shakespeare ( Fofonoff et al. 2003 ) Impact: Competes with native species; destroys crops ( Fofonoff et al. 2003 ) Current U.S. Distribution: Entire U.S. Images:


What is the capital of the French region of Limousin?

Limousin | Regions of France Departments Corrèze (19), Creuse (23), Haute-Vienne (87) Born of the combination of the Corrèze, Haute-Vienne and Creuse Departments, the modern French region of Limousin is located in central France. These departments together give rise to two main historical provinces, Limousin and Marche and also contribute to small parts of other former provinces, namely Angoumois, Poitou, Auvergne and Berry. Limoges is the largest city and historical capital of the province of Limousin, and is also the capital of the administrative region of Limousin. Today, the Limousin region is the second less populated French region and is home to just under 750,000 persons, with the majority of those being concentrated in the province of Limousin. This rural region provides peace and tranquility in its unspoiled, remote landscapes. The beauty of old castles, churches, charming bastides and villages dotting the green wooded hills is complimented by the many rivers, deep gorges and “1,000” lakes. This is a definite attraction for water-sports lovers and creates the perfect environment for kayaking, sailing, canoeing and fishing. The region has only one large town, the capital city Limoges which is well known for its porcelain. It is often referred to as France profunde (that is, “heartland of France”), and is seen as somewhat of a bridge between the relaxed south and the more industrious serious north of the Mediterranean. Though it is often driven-by and remains a victim of neglect, the popularity of Limousin is now increasing among tourists searching for the perfect off-track holiday in quintessential, old-fashioned France. Cost of living and even property costs are significantly lower than in neighbouring regions, making it a little more popular among foreign nationals looking to buy second homes. For those seeking restoration projects, there remains a vast amount of deserted and/or run-down properties. Though it lacks particularly fertile soil, the fresh country side of Limousin is perfect to support cattle and other livestock, accounting for greater than 90% of the total agricultural output, thus making this the major industry of Limousin. French food conglomerate BSN and other such companies in the agro-foods industry have put down roots in Limousin as a result of their attraction to the region’s large agricultural sector. The region is well known for its ox with sweet chestnut, and potato with sheep tongues, ideally served with a glass of Branceilles wine of the south of Corrèze. The area in and around Limousin has recently been targeted for economic development and a number of companies have been given subsidies and incentives for setting up business in the region. New investments include research institutions, a science park and about 12,000 companies coming to the region. Legran, a world-renowned leader in the production of low-voltage electrical supplies and equipment has sited its manufacturing centre and headquarters in the region. In addition, the 550,000 hectare woodlands of Limousin have until now been an untapped resource, and as such the region’s paper and pulp industry is now undergoing a great deal of expansion. The cheap property costs and the new developmental activities now taking place make Limousin a place of great potential for newcomers in search of a green, tranquil living environment and multiple employment opportunities.


Who painted 'Rocky Mountains And Tired Indians', found in the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, Edinburgh?

Rocky Mountains and Tired Indians (1965) | National Galleries Scotland Rocky Mountains and Tired Indians (1965) This artwork is not available to buy as a print About this artwork This was painted at the University of Colorado, Boulder, where the campus is on the edge of the Rocky Mountains. However Hockney's studio had no windows, so he painted this imaginary picture instead. It is inspired entirely by pictures in magazines and romantic ideas of the 'Wild West'. The nearest 'Indians' are in fact at least three hundred miles from Boulder. The chair was included for compositional purposes, and to explain its being there Hockney called the Indians 'tired'. The striped mountains in the background were a light-hearted response to contemporary striped, abstract paintings by American artists. They may also be influenced by pictures of rock layers from geographical magazines. title: Rocky Mountains and Tired Indians accession number: GMA 1538 measurements: 170.40 x 252.80 cm credit line: Purchased 1976 David Hockney David Hockney Hockney was born in Bradford. He won widespread recognition while still a student at the Royal College of Art in London. His early work is often associated with the British Pop Art movement. In 1964 Hockney moved to Los Angeles, where he still lives. The open spaces, bright light and sensuous lifestyle of Southern California influenced his work. His paintings became more naturalistic and he worked more frequently from photographs and drawings. His recent work has explored the use of technology to make art, such as photocopiers, fax machines and Polaroid cameras. Related groups View more Related collections More about this artwork In the summer of 1965 David Hockney spent six weeks teaching at the University of Colorado in Boulder. This university campus has a spectacular setting close to the southern Rockies and near to the famous Flatirons, a series of impressive, jagged rock formations. However, the artist was given a studio at the centre of the campus with no view of the surrounding landscape. As he later recalled: ‘Here I am surrounded by these beautiful Rocky Mountains; I go in the studio – no window! And all I need is a couple of little windows.’ This reminded Hockney of an earlier experience, when he had travelled with friends from Paris to Switzerland in 1961. He was looking forward to seeing the Alps but, seated in the back of a mini-van, he saw nothing of the passing scenery. On his return, Hockney painted Flight into Italy – Swiss Landscape, inventing the landscape from geography books and postcards. In his viewless studio in Boulder, Hockney again created an imaginary landscape, nailing a piece of canvas to the wall and painting Rocky Mountains and Tired Indians. ‘The whole picture is an invention from geological magazines and romantic ideas,’ he wrote later. Hockney decided that the dark grey area of rock at the bottom right of the picture needed an additional feature so he added the blue office chair, describing the ‘Indians’ as ‘tired’ to explain its presence. The eagle was adapted from a photograph of a Native American totem carving. The anecdote surrounding its creation and the playful title can tend to obscure the significance of this work. In personal terms, it relates to Hockney’s ‘romantic ideas’ about the American West, nurtured by boyhood visits to the cinema in Bradford with his father and, more recently, by road trips across the United States; Hockney had just driven from New York to Boulder in an enormous Oldsmobile convertible. In artistic terms, the picture is a response to recent American abstract painting, then the dominant force in contemporary art. The clear, flat colouring in acrylic paint and especially the stripes that define the mountains refer to the colour-field paintings of American artists such as Kenneth Noland. Hockney was familiar with Noland’s work as they both worked with the same art dealer. Although the allusion seems playful, Hockney’s experimentation with style and with the tensions between abstraction and realism were his central preoccupations at


Who designed the 'Queen's House' at Greenwich, in the early 17th century?

The Queen’s House, Greenwich | The Seventeenth Century Lady The Queen’s House, Greenwich By Andrea Zuvich on |11,099 views| 4 thoughts The Queen’s House in Greenwich is located in the same area as the Old Royal Naval College, the Maritime Museum, Greenwich Park, and is a short walk away from the Greenwich Observatory and Greenwich Market. Once a royal retreat, it is now a free museum open to the enjoyment of all. I took as many photos as I could, and I hope you enjoy them. I was very fortunate that the day began cloudy only to turn into a gloriously sunny, warm day. Built for Anne of Denmark in 1616 to a design by Inigo Jones, this was the first classical building in England. After Anne died, her son’s wife, Henrietta Maria, lived here for only a few years prior to the outbreak of the English Civil War. You can read up about the history of The Queen’s House here . This was, to my shame, my first visit to The Queen’s House. I know, I know, I should have gone before, especially as I lived in London for a few years. Let’s start off with the First Floor (Second Floor in the USA). This floor has the following: 1) History of the House 2) Historic Greenwich


Which food item is advertised as 'You either love it or hate it'?

Top Ten Things That People Either Love or Hate - TheTopTens® Top Ten Things That People Either Love or Hate PositronWildhawk The Top Ten 1 Going Into Space It would be brilliant, going into space. Hardly anyone does that. But who knows what could happen. As a nerd, I would probably risk it. - PositronWildhawk Going into space would be really bad. I get homesick looking at a map of Ireland! - Britgirl I would totally go into space! It is risky, and I wouldn't stay too long, but despite the danger I would not hesitate if presented with the opportunity. Sorry, but hate. V 15 Comments 2 Camping I detest camping. It boggles the mind; how people deliberately live like hoboes, having to eat cold sandwiches, sleep in mud and either boil or freeze to death. It may put something into a holiday, but I, like people with common sense, would go to a hotel. - PositronWildhawk And I love it. Ok? Being in a forest, surviving, being free, that is common sense! It could be worse. In a dark cave and then minecraft comes to life and then herobrine kills you. But that's just fantasy. In my opinion, I would be a wildcat. Not to mention I'm a black cat for halloween! ; ) The first time I went camping I got sick and it pored, but we we lucky because it was a girl scout trip and everyone else's tents COLLAPED. THEN THE SECOND time we went to Hershey park with my troop, but we camped instead of a hotel. It was ok until the middle of the night when this girl in my tent, started screaming how she wanted her mom EVEN THOUGH HER MOM WAS IN THE TENT BEHIND US. then her mom was screaming at her and spanking her. And I'm a DEEP sleeper, so you have to be PRETTY. LOUD TO WAKE ME UP. So next time, I'll just stay at a hotel. - Thatgirl I'm on the love side. I'm really interested in what goes on at camp. - Powerfulgirl10 V 15 Comments 3 Vanilla Ice Cream I dislike it. I would probably hate it if I had to eat it. In fact, if there was only vanilla ice cream, I would hate ice cream. But I do love most of the other flavors. Sometimes your favourite ice cream flavours can be boring. Because you always eating your favourite ice cream flavours instead of the other flavours. - Finn-Mordecai-Gumball I HATE vanilla ice cream alone but add some chocolate and ill like it I love vanilla ice cream. - Powerfulgirl10 4 Babies Sometimes they're cute, sometimes they're annoying. - PositronWildhawk I hate babies because people always spoil them and give them everything they want. And I ESPECIALLY hate the parents that don't punish their kids. If their kid hit another child, all they would say is "no". And guess what THEY KEEP DOING IT. If you're kid is doing something wrong. Either put them on time out or have a very stern conversation about why its wrong. Sounds like you should hate the parents of spoiled kids because babies don't know when to stop or to have self control it the parent who makes a spoiled brat Babies are only annoying when parents bring them to places where normal people wouldn't. Like a library. Obviously you shouldn't bring a 2 year old into a place that's supposed to be quiet. I like to read a first chapter of a book in a library to see how it is, but I can't when there's a kid wailing and the parents or librarians don't do anything about it! Otherwise I don't mind babies - advancewarfare Why does everyone keep hating on babies? They don't know what they're doing they are just so young! V 12 Comments 5 Justin Bieber Justin Drew Bieber (born March 1, 1994) is a Canadian singer, song writer, and record producer. He currently resides in Ontario, Canada (despite once claimed that he was Part-Indian) and he's Christian. He's the son of an author, Pattie Mallet. ... read more . The main proof of this is how Baby is ranked number 1 on best Justin Bieber songs and also #1 on Worst Songs of All Time. - Songsta41 I really hate Justin Bieber because his music stanks Used to love it but then I hate him, especially if he has a relationship with Miley Cyrus I find him okay, I don't listen to his music, but I don't HATE him. - RandomWeirdo V 21 Comments 6 Large Dogs I l


After the 'Crucifixion' in whose tomb was Jesus buried?

Where Was Jesus Buried? | March 30, 2012 | Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly | PBS Religion & Ethics NewsWeekly Where Was Jesus Buried? March 30, 2012 KIM LAWTON, correspondent: During Holy Week, Christians remember the familiar story of Jesus’s death and resurrection. But exactly where does that story take place? The Bible offers only a few clues. REV. MARK MOROZOWICH (Catholic University of America): The Gospels weren’t really written to record a history. They were written to provide a testimony of faith. LAWTON: According to the New Testament, Jesus was crucified at a spot outside Jerusalem called Golgotha, which in Aramaic means “place of the skull.” The Latin word for skull is calvaria, and in English many Christians refer to the site of the crucifixion as Calvary. The Gospel of John says there was a garden at Golgotha, and a tomb which had never been used. Since the tomb was nearby, John says, that’s where Jesus’s body was placed. The Gospel writers say the tomb was owned by a prominent rich man, Joseph of Arimathea. They describe it as cut out of rock, with a large stone that could be rolled in front of the entrance. Father Mark Morozowich is acting dean of the School of Theology and Religious Studies at the Catholic University of America. MOROZOWICH: At the time of Jesus, when he was crucified, he was not really a significant feature in Israel. I mean, certainly there was jealousy, certainly he had his followers. But there was no church that was built immediately upon his death or to mark his resurrection. LAWTON: In the fourth century, as Emperor Constantine was consolidating the Roman Empire under Christianity, his mother, St. Helena, traveled to Jerusalem. According to tradition, she discovered relics of the cross upon which Jesus had been crucified. The spot had been venerated by early Christians, and she concluded it was Golgotha. Constantine ordered the construction of a basilica, which became known as the Church of the Holy Sepulchre. MOROZOWICH: Now people throughout history have debated was it really there, or was it here? Traditionally in that fourth century time that was so amazing, they found this rock and this tomb not far from one another as we see even today in the church you know they’re just a short distance from one another. LAWTON: Over the centuries, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre was destroyed, rebuilt and renovated several times. There have been numerous power struggles over who should control it, and even today, sometimes violent squabbles can break out among the several Christian denominations that share jurisdiction. But it is considered one of the holiest sites in Christianity, a massive place of pilgrimage and intense spiritual devotion. At the entrance, visitors can kiss the Stone of Unction which, according to tradition, marks the place where Jesus’ body was washed for burial. The dark chapel commemorating the crucifixion is in one upper corner, and the place marking the tomb on the other side. MOROZOWICH: What more of a moving place to walk in Jerusalem, the place of the crucifixion, to meditate at Golgotha where Jesus Christ died, the place where he rose from the tomb. So they are very beautiful and very moving moments when a person can have a very deep relationship with God. LAWTON: During Holy Week in particular, the Holy Sepulchre is the center for special devotions, such as the Holy Fire ritual, where flames from inside the tomb area are passed among the candles of worshippers. MOROZOWICH: The bishop brings out the light from the tomb and this illuminates and plays on this whole sense of the light of the world coming forth again. LAWTON: But despite the history and devotion, some question whether that indeed is the true spot. Some Christians, including many Protestants, believe Jesus could have been crucified and buried at a different place in Jerusalem known as the Garden Tomb. STEVE BRIDGE (Deputy Director, The Garden Tomb): The tomb was discovered in 1867. For hundreds of years before that it had lain buried under rock and rubble and earth and things had grown on top of it. LA


In Shakespeare's 'Two Gentlemen Of Verona', which character hasa servant called 'Speed'?

Shakespeare's Fools - Launce and Speed in The Two Gentlemen of Verona Shakespeare's Fools: Launce and Speed in The Two Gentlemen of Verona From The Fools of Shakespeare by Frederick Warde. London: McBride, Nast & company. There seems to be little doubt but that the comedy of "The Two Gentlemen of Verona" was one of the earliest of the poet's dramatic works. There is no authentic record of its first presentation, but it is the general impression among the commentators that it occurred in 1591 or 1592. Sidney Lee, probably the most accurate and reliable authority on Shakespeareana, places it second in order of production. It was not printed in the author's lifetime, nor was it published till it was included in the First Folio edition of collected plays that appeared in 1623, seven years after the poet's death. There is a crude conventionality in the construction of the plot, inexperience in the development of the characters, and immaturity in its deductive philosophy. These conditions confirm the view-point taken above, and are entirely consistent with the known facts. Shakespeare was at this time but twenty-seven years of age, had been in London but six or seven years, and though study and observation had given him some idea of dramatic composition, it was on conventional lines only; experience had not yet developed his powers or given him any marked individuality. Mrs. Cowden Clarke goes so far as to suggest that the comedy was probably one of the MSS. that Shakespeare took with him to London. This is disproved, I think, by his references in the play to historical and mythological characters, with which he would hardly be familiar before his advent into the metropolis. I doubt if Shakespeare did any literary work of a dramatic character before he went to London. It was his association with a company of professional actors, in a varied repertory of plays, with the environment of a regularly equipped theater, that revealed to him the possibilities of the drama, inspired his ambition, and developed his genius. There is no originality in the story of "The Two Gentlemen of Verona," nor in any of the incidents of the comedy. The characters are but prototypes of those which appear, elaborated and completed, in his later plays, after experience had matured his powers and given him a deeper insight into human nature. This is particularly true of Launce and Speed, the two clownish servants in the comedy, who are reproduced as the two Dromios, in "The Comedy of Errors"; as Peter, in "Romeo and Juliet," and as Launcelot Gobbo, in "The Merchant of Venice"; but with far more consistency of purpose and detail of character. Launce and Speed are servants: born to serve, contented to serve, with little or no ambition beyond it. They are personal attendants on Valentine and Proteus, two young noblemen, and accompany their respective masters on their travels, obeying their orders without question, accepting their wages with satisfaction, and submitting upon occasion to personal chastisement without resentment. They are young, full of humor, and fond of mischief. Their humor they exercise upon their masters, when they can do so with safety, and indulge in their mischief between themselves. Both are shrewd and keenly observant, particularly of the foibles and weaknesses of their masters. Speed is at times exuberant; Launce, who is apparently the elder, is more thoughtful and sententious, and with the egotism of a little learning patronizes and reproves the youth and ignorance of his comrade. Launce has some sentimentality in his nature which is shown in his affection for his dog. Crab, and his grief (not wholly unaffected) at the parting from his family. Launce does not, however, permit that sentimentality to affect his material interests at any time, or even influence his considerations in the selection of a wife. Both have the punning habit to an abnormal degree, and vie with each other in amphibolous repartee. Of the two, Launce has the keener wit and deeper philosophy. He is also more resourcefu


Who played the part of the cook 'Mrs Bridges', in the TV series 'Upstairs, Downstairs'?

"Upstairs, Downstairs" Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb trailers and videos full cast and crew trivia official sites memorable quotes Overview 66 out of 68 people found the following review useful: Goosey goosey gander, wither shall I wander? Upstairs anddownstairs and in my lady's chamber... from London 3 July 2001 It is a widely held belief that Upstairs Downstairs was television at its finest, and the most popular tv drama in the world. But why precisely is so good? It is almost entirely studio bound and looks like it should be just another worthy but squeaky clean period drama. This is why it is very hard to convince anyone unfamiliar with the series of why it is so special. But John Hawkesworth, the producer, believed television was electronic theatre, not second rate film, and this allows the stories to concentrate on words, emotions and intense acting. The grittiness of the series, the performances and its skill at depicting human emotions were its chief assets. Gordon Jackson's magnificent character performance as Hudson is a display of a modest, warm actor who made a character who stood for all he disliked totally loveable. David Langton's charming, liberal Richard Bellamy was a far less snobbish and severe man than his butler, but his first wife, the statuesque Lady Marjorie certainly made up for him. Simon Williams' portrayal of Lord Lucan lookalike James Bellamy showed real development over the years, the haughty, caddish son who is changed forever by the war and plays his final episode "All The King's Horses" nothing short of brilliantly. Lesley Anne-Down and Jacqueline Tong's introduction, the Christmas story "Goodwill To All Men" in many ways sums the series up, combining a devastating look at the London poor with the escapist charm of a traditional Edwardian Christmas, leading to a bittersweet conclusion offering an idyllic scene of Georgina being giving her presents as the snow falls outside, just after her grandmother's wise observation that her outing to help the needy was more out of a need for adventure than real charity. If the first season was the series finding its feet and the second was it settling down to more of the same, the third season is the oddest of them all. It reflects a period of change both in pre-war Britain and behind the scenes, as Elizabeth and Lady Marjorie were both written out at the actors' requests. This leaves the upstairs structure of the house unsettled, and the series is dark and sombre, as James' doomed marriage and Richard's bereavement make the house seem a far cry from the high society gatherings and royal dinners of the early seasons. Although the fourth series, which depicts the war years so powerfully is considered the best, I would personally dispute this. Good as it is, what is most interestiung is the fifth series, as Britain's social structure is collapsing, and the full impact of the war is felt. The roarring twenties try to blot out the horrors of the trenches but leave James and many like him haunted, directionless, forgotten and despairing. The fifth series also introduces a new wife for Richard in the form of the delectable Hannah Gordon. Her interpretation of Virginia is a joy to watch; beautiful, witty and poetic. The daring storylines provide all the characters with moments to shine in, from Lady Marjorie's adultery in the excellent "Magic Casements" which deals unconventionally with an age-old theme, to the heartbreaking "I Dies From Love" which details the suicide of a kitchen maid. The sexual attitudes of the day were explored in "A Suitable Marriage", the bleak "A Cry For Help" and the astonishing "Whom God Hath Joined." Some of the wildest plotlines should not have worked but did, such as Hudson's hopeless affair with a parlour maid in "Disillusion" and Mrs Bridges' breakdown in "Why Is Her Door Locked?" There are really only two unsuccessful episodes of the entire sixty eight, but many masterpieces. "The Glorious Dead" and "Another Year" are devastating essays on the tragedies of the war, and "Distant Thunder" is a superbly claustrophobic episode, a


After Jesus had fallen on his way to Calvary, who helped himcarry his cross?

Did Jesus or Simon of Cyrene carry the cross? | CARM Christian Apologetics & Research Ministry Did Jesus or Simon of Cyrene carry the cross? Matthew 27:31-32; Mark 15:20-21; Luke 23:26 and John 19:17 Simon of Cyrene (Matthew 27:31-32) - "And after they had mocked Him, they took His robe off and put His garments on Him, and led Him away to crucify Him. 32And as they were coming out, they found a man of Cyrene named Simon, whom they pressed into service to bear His cross." (Mark 15:20-21) - "And after they had mocked Him, they took the purple off Him, and put His garments on Him. And they *led Him out to crucify Him. 21And they pressed into service a passer-by coming from the country, Simon of Cyrene (the father of Alexander and Rufus), to bear His cross." (Luke 23:26) - "And when they led Him away, they laid hold of one Simon of Cyrene, coming in from the country, and placed on him the cross to carry behind Jesus." Jesus (John 19:17) - "They took Jesus therefore, and He went out, bearing His own cross, to the place called the Place of a Skull, which is called in Hebrew, Golgotha." Both carried the cross .  John 19:17 does not say that Jesus carried the cross alone.  It says he bore his own cross. He carried the cross until he couldn't carry any more than Simon assisted.  A contradiction occurs when one statement makes another statement impossible but both are supposed to be true.  There is no contradiction . Jesus had undergone a very physically traumatic few hours. Please consider the following verses placed in order of His ordeal and pay attention to the physical trauma he received before He ever arrived at the cross. Sweat like blood "And being in agony He was praying very fervently; and His sweat became like drops of blood, falling down upon the ground," (Luke 22:44). He was struck "And when He had said this, one of the officers standing by gave Jesus a blow, saying, "Is that the way You answer the high priest?" 23Jesus answered him, "If I have spoken wrongly, bear witness of the wrong; but if rightly, why do you strike Me?" (John 18:22-23). He was beaten with fists "And some began to spit at Him, and to blindfold Him, and to beat Him with their fists, and to say to Him, "Prophesy!" And the officers received Him with slaps in the face," (Mark 14:65).  He was scourged "Then he released Barabbas for them; but after having Jesus scourged, he delivered Him to be crucified," (Matt. 27:26). Crown of thorns on head and beaten "And after weaving a crown of thorns, they put it on His head, and a reed in His right hand; and they kneeled down before Him and mocked Him, saying, "Hail, King of the Jews! 30"And they spat on Him, and took the reed and began to beat Him on the head. 31And after they had mocked Him, they took His robe off and put His garments on Him, and led Him away to crucify Him," (Matt. 27:29-31). The accused would carry the cross beam to the place of crucifixion. Jesus started to carry it, but simply couldn't bear it very far after all the physical trauma He had just gone through. He collapsed. That is when the Romans drafted Simon of Cyrene to carry the cross the rest of the way.   This article is also available in: Indonesia


Which Briton won theNobel Prize for Literature in 2001?

Nobel Prize for Literature 2001 - Press Release Press Release The Nobel Prize in Literature 2001 V. S. Naipaul The Nobel Prize in Literature 2001 V. S. Naipaul The Nobel Prize in Literature for 2001 is  awarded to the British writer, born in Trinidad, V. S. Naipaul “for having united perceptive narrative  and incorruptible scrutiny in works that compel us to see the  presence of suppressed histories”. V. S. Naipaul is a literary circumnavigator,  only ever really at home in himself, in his inimitable voice.  Singularly unaffected by literary fashion and models he has  wrought existing genres into a style of his own, in which the  customary distinctions between fiction and non-fiction are of  subordinate importance. Naipaul’s literary domain has extended far beyond the West  Indian island of Trinidad, his first subject, and now encompasses  India, Africa, America from south to north, the Islamic countries  of Asia and, not least, England. Naipaul is Conrad’s heir  as the annalist of the destinies of empires in the moral sense:  what they do to human beings. His authority as a narrator is  grounded in his memory of what others have forgotten, the history  of the vanquished. The farcical yarns in his first work, The Mystic Masseur, and the short stories in Miguel Street with their blend of  Chekhov and calypso established Naipaul as a humorist and a  portrayer of street life. He took a giant stride with A House  for Mr. Biswas, one of those singular novels that seem to  constitute their own complete universes, in this case a miniature  India on the periphery of the British Empire, the scene of his  father’s circumscribed existence. In allowing peripheral  figures their place in the momentousness of great literature,  Naipaul reverses normal perspectives and denies readers at the  centre their protective detachment. This principle was made to  serve in a series of novels in which, despite the increasingly  documentary tone, the characters did not therefore become less  colourful. Fictional narratives, autobiography and documentaries  have merged in Naipaul’s writing without it always being  possible to say which element dominates. In his masterpiece The Enigma of Arrival Naipaul visits  the reality of England like an anthropologist studying some  hitherto unexplored native tribe deep in the jungle. With  apparently short-sighted and random observations he creates an  unrelenting image of the placid collapse of the old colonial  ruling culture and the demise of European neighbourhoods. Naipaul has drawn attention to the novel’s lack of  universality as a form, that it presupposes an inviolate human  world of the kind that has been shattered for conquered peoples.  He began to experience the inadequacy of fiction while he was  working on The Loss of El Dorado, in which after extensive  study of the archives he described the appalling colonial history  of Trinidad. He found that he had to cling to the authenticity of  the details and the voices and abstain from mere fictionalisation  while at the same time continuing to render his material in the  form of literature. His travel books allow witnesses to testify  at every turn, not least in his powerful description of the  eastern regions of the Islamic world, Beyond Belief. The  author’s empathy finds expression in the acuity of his  ear. Naipaul is a modern philosophe, carrying on the tradition  that started originally with Lettres persanes and Candide. In a vigilant style, which has been deservedly  admired, he transforms rage into precision and allows events to  speak with their own inherent irony. The Swedish Academy Share this: To cite this page MLA style: "Nobel Prize for Literature 2001 - Press Release". Nobelprize.org. Nobel Media AB 2014. Web. 17 Jan 2017. <http://www.nobelprize.org/nobel_prizes/literature/laureates/2001/press.html>


In Einstein's e=mc ,what does the 'c' represent?

What is the significance of E = mc2? And what does it mean? - Scientific American Scientific American Advertisement | Report Ad Ronald C. Lasky, director of the Cook Engineering Design Center at Dartmouth College, explains the significance behind this hallowed equation: It is the most famous equation in the world. Many can recite it—and attribute it to Albert Einstein—but few know its significance. It tells us that mass and energy are related, and, in those rare instances where mass is converted totally into energy, how much energy that will be. The elegance with which it ties together three disparate parts of nature—energy, the speed of light and mass—is profound. Here is where the equation of all equations comes from: It was known for some time before Einstein's insights that electromagnetic radiation (light, for example) possessed momentum. This quality of radiation is small in magnitude—after all, you needn't worry about being knocked over by sunlight—but easily measurable. Applying an understanding of light's momentum within a little thought experiment, it is possible to see how E = mc2 comes about. Consider a cubic hollow box at rest in space with sides of length D and a mass of M. This box is also symmetrical in its mass distribution. One of the faces inside the box is coated with a fluorescing material, and, at a given moment, a photon (i.e., a particle of light) is emitted from that material, perpendicular to its surface. The momentum of this photon causes the box to move in the opposite direction as the photon, and it continues to move until the photon hits the opposite wall. During this time the box moves a very small distance, Δx. Image: RONALD LASKY Newton's laws of mechanics tell us that the center of mass cannot move, because the box has not been acted upon by an outside force. However, in order to keep the center of mass constant, since the box has moved, some mass must have been transferred from the fluorescing side of the box to the absorbing side in the process of generating the photon and its striking the opposite side. Therefore the photon must have a mass, m. So the photon, which also possesses energy E, is emitted from the fluorescing side of the box. Its momentum, Pphoton, is equal to its energy divided by the speed of light: Pphoton = E / c. The photon will impart this momentum to the box, causing the box to move a small distance, Δx, during the time, t, in which the photon travels to the opposite side of the box. The momentum of the box, Pbox, is also equal to its mass, M, times the velocity, vbox, at which it moves before the photon strikes its target. (Note: The box loses the photon's mass, m, during this process, but this slight loss can be neglected here.) Hence: Pphoton = Pbox = E / c = Mvbox Then vbox = E / cM (1) We can also determine the time it takes for the photon to travel across the box: it is equal to the length, between parallel faces, of the box (which is D), minus the amount the box moved in the opposite direction (Δx), divided by the speed of light, c. (The target will essentially have moved a slight distance closer, meaning the photon did not have to travel the full distance D.): t = (D - Δx) / c


Ian Gillian and Dave Coverdale were both lead singers with which rock group?

Deep Purple - Burn Burn Weeks Charted: 30 Certified Gold: 3/20/74 Deep Purple's first album since last year's departure of original vocalist Ian Gillan and bassist/composer Roger Glover is a passable but disappointing effort. On Burn, new lead singer David Coverdale sounds suitably histrionic, like Free's brilliant Paul Rodgers (rumored to have been Purple's first replacement choice). But the new material is largely drab and ordinary, without the runaway locomotive power of the group's best work. The title track is a notable exception, attractively energetic, with appropriately speedy breaks. And "Sail Away" is a Free-like mesmerizer. "Mistreated" again sounds like that lamentedly extinct group, but is flaccidly lengthy (7:25). They fill out the LP with the relentlessly mediocre single "Might Just Take Your Life," the stodgy blues-rocker "What's Goin' On Here," the commonplace Cream-like funk riffs and harmonies of "You Fool No One," and with a tedious Moog/bolero instrumental retread applying the coup de grace. Much of the LP is skillfully wrought and likable, and the new line-up has potential. But the Gillan/Glover spark that created "Highway Star" and other memorable Purple smokers is regrettably absent. - Ken Barnes, 4/25/74. Bonus Reviews! Deep Purple is back after a restructuring, with new lead singer David Coverdale doing a commendable job replacing Ian Gillian. Glenn Hughes also works well on bass and as an added singer. This set varies somewhat from the band's recent efforts, with a little less "pin the people against the wall" music and some interesting blues numbers like "Mistreated." "Burn," the current single, is also a highlight of the album. Many groups lose a lot when two members leave, but Deep Purple are as excellent in their field as ever. - Billboard, 1974. Cream was schizophrenic. Like so many Sixties' British bands, they derived their instrumental style from American bluesmen. But they acheived their contemporary sound by recording the rock songs of bassist Jack Bruce. These were painfully humorless compositions, often devoid of intelligible melody, and sung in an oppressive style that overemphasized not just an occasional word, but every word. Cream was one of the most influential of all rock bands, but Bruce may have influenced as many singers as Clapton has guitar players. Many British rock-band vocalists sing (to one extent or another) in that same insensitive manner -- which is why I have trouble listening to some groups whose instrumental work I admire. Deep Purple has been around a long time, but in their current state they perpetuate Cream's schizophrenia. They display considerable command of their instruments (if little originality). But it's wasted behind the caterwauling of new vocalist David Coverdale, who sings some of the most godawful lyrics yet pressed onto vinyl with idiotic seriousness. On the group's behalf I note that they avoid the flip side of the worst of British rock, the wimpoid ballad. In fact, when they are burning instrumentally and everyone sings together (making the words easier to forget) they come up with a handful of acceptable, even pleasurable moments. - Jon Landau, Rolling Stone, 6/6/74. First off, I must get something off my chest. Please Mr. Warner Brothers...why was there a Doobie Brothers poster in my Deep Purple album? There, now that it's been said we can get down to business. Another Deep Purple, another day. Dave Coverdale, the new lead singer, sounds a great deal like Rod Evans. Do you remember Rod Evans? He sang the lead on Deep Purple records in the old Tetragramaton days. They tell us that a few months ago Dave Coverdale was a shop assistant, singing for free beers. He must have drunk a lot of beer because this record shows he's done a great deal of singing, if not on stage, then in bathtubs. It seems very obvious that he loves to sing, and he does it very, very well. Glenn Hughes, the other new Purpler, is a welcome addition. His bass guitar work and vocalization adds yet another level of life to this old and well established band. From the very begi


Which oil tanker was wrecked off the Galapagos Islands in January 2001?


Which country singer had a hit with 'Feel Like A Woman'?

List: Female Country Singers List: Female Country Singers Updated on November 6, 2014 Female Country Singers: My Top Eight Faith Hill, in concert in Dallas in 2006. | Source From Patsy Cline to Reba McEntire to the Dixie Chicks, women have made Country-Western music what it is today. There are so many women who have worked hard in a man's world to rise to the top of the Country-Western charts. I picked my eight favorites and added a few more who just have to be mentioned. I hope you enjoy this list and the accompanying videos as much as I enjoyed putting it together! My hat goes off to all of you women of Country music. Your hard work has paid off! 1. Patsy Cline Patsy Cline was one of the first female Country singers. She is, without a doubt, a legend for all time. Patsy was born September 8, 1932 in Winchester, Virginia. Her real name was Virginia Patterson Hensley. Her big break in the Country music world came in 1957, with the song "Walkin' After Midnight." In 1958, Patsy joined the Grand Ole Opry show in Nashville. She died tragically, in an airplane crash in 1963 when she was only 30. Patsy's greatest hits include: "Sweet Dreams" 2. Loretta Lynn Loretta Lynn was born April 14, 1935 in Kentucky. She is best known as the "Coal Miner's Daughter." Just like Patsy Cline, Loretta is a legend among female Country music singers. She had her first hit in 1960, with the song "Honky Tonk Girl." By the 1970s, she was one of the richest women in Country music. She is famous for many songs, including: "You Ain't Woman Enough (To Take My Man)" "Before I'm Over You" "Coal Miner's Daughter" 3. Dolly Parton Dolly Parton was born January 19, 1946 in Tennessee. As a young child, she sang in church and for a local radio station. She joined the Grand Ole Opry show at the age of 20, and her first success in Nashville was as a songwriter. In 1966 she had her first single, "Dumb Blond," and then that same year recorded "Something Fishy" and "Hello, I'm Dolly." Since then, she has gone on to make a big for name herself, both in the Country music industry and as a comedic actress. Some of Dolly's hits include: "Jolene" "I Will Always Love You" 4. Patty Loveless Patty Loveless was born in Kentucky as Patty Lee Ramey on January 4, 1957. Her first hit single in the Country music world was the 1985 recording, "Lonely Days and Lonely Nights." Her second hit single came a year later when she released "I Did." Patty went on to release her first album, Patty Loveless, on October 1, 1986. From there, she went on to produce many more albums. Her big hit singles include: "Don't Toss Us Away" "How Can I Help You Say Goodbye" "You Don't Even Know Who I Am" 5. Suzy Bogguss Suzy was born December 30, 1956 in Illinois. She started singing in her hometown church and released her first singles in 1987: "I Don't Want To Set The World On Fire," "Love Will Never Slip Away," and "Come As You Are." She went on to make many more successful albums. Bogguss owns her own record label, Loyal Dutchess. Some of her most popular recorded singles are: "Somewhere Between" "Outbound Plane" 6. Reba McEntire Reba was born March 28, 1955 in Oklahoma. She had her first hit on the singles chart in 1976 with "I Don't Want to Be a One Night Stand." Her first album was called Reba McEntire and her second was Out of a Dream. Reba's Country music career has been very successful. Her album My Kind of Country brought her break-out success. Some of the hits from that album include: "How Blue" "Somebody Should Leave" 7. Faith Hill Faith was born Audrey Faith Perry on September 21, 1967 in Mississippi. She is one of the most successful Country singers, male or female. Her first album, Take Me As I Am, was released in 1993. She released her second album, It Matters To Me, in 1995. From there, Hill went on to make her name in country music. Her first international hit was "The Kiss." Her 1999 album Breathe went platinum and remains one of the biggest-selling Country records of all time. Some of her other hits include: "There You'll Be" "Mississippi Girl" "Like We Never Loved at All" Faith is


In which country was the 1934 Football World Cup held?

World Cup 1934 World Cup > Past            Tournaments > 1934            Italy >Overview Nineteen thirty-four was a year of increased international                tension compared to the year of the previous World                Cup. Hitler had been in power in Germany since January                1933 and had already taken steps to secure the Anschluss                (union of the dictatorships of Germany and Austria);                which ultimately succeeded four years later, once                “IL Duce” (the Leader) Mussolini Italy’s dictator                swapped sides and backed Germany. This was the first time that a qualifying competition                was held; this whittled down the number of contestants                in the finals to sixteen, making Mussolini's promise                to pay all the expenses of the competing teams more                affordable. It was bizarre to see the United States                play a qualifying match against its neighbour Mexico                in Rome. Indeed, of the thirty-one teams in the                qualifying competition, two, Chile and Peru, withdraw.                Even the hosts Italy had to qualify. A mild surprise                was occasioned when the Yugoslavia, who had been                semi-finalists in the previous competition, were                knocked out. Notwithstanding the larger number of entries, this                tournament was still not particularly representative                of the world of football, never mind the wider world.                The holders Uruguay, smarting from the lack of support                shown by European teams four years earlier when                the competition had been held in Uruguay’s capital                Montevideo, declined to defend the title, a decision                made easier by a players’ strike. The four British                teams continued their refusal to compete when the                boundaries between amateur and professional football                were so blurred. Argentina, which had reached the                final four years previously, deliberately sent a                weakened team; this was out of pique as Mussolini,                who had ruled Italy since 1922, had poached Monti,                who had played in the previous final for Argentina,                as well as Guaita and Orsi. The Argentines also                feared that they would lose still further players                to their Italian hosts. For the first time Africa                sent a representative, Egypt, which had a small                degree of autonomy within the British Empire. However,                Asia’s massive population was not represented by                even one team. The finalists were: Italy, the United States, Czechoslovakia, Romania,                Germany, Belgium, Austria, France, Spain, Brazil,                Switzerland, the Netherlands, Sweden, Argentina,                Hungary and Egypt. Hence there was one team from North America, two                teams from South America, twelve from Europe and                one team from Africa. As lopsided a list as four                years before, save the Latin and European misrepresentations                had been flipped. A regressive step was to adopt the cheaper format


Which TV series grew from sketches on the Jasper Carrot shows, and featured Robert Powell?

Robert Powell: TV Shows Starring Robert Powell (6 Items) G Options B Comments & Embed 1 Canned Carrott Jasper Carrott, Hugh Dennis, Robert Powell Canned Carrott is a comedy stand-up and sketch-show by Jasper Carrott. Two of the regular sketches were "Wiggy" and "The Detectives". The first sketch, "Wiggy", followed ; 2 Doomwatch Robert Powell, Amanda Ooms, John Paul Doomwatch was a British science fiction television programme produced by the BBC, which ran on BBC1 between 1970 and 1972. The series was set in the then present-day, and dealt with a scientific ; 3 Fantomcat Robert Powell, Jimmy Hibbert, Rob Rackstraw Fantomcat is an animated series produced by Cosgrove Hall Films. It was first broadcast in 1995 and was animated after Avenger Penguins in 1994 by Alfonso Productions, a Spanish animation studio. It ; 4 Great Crimes and Trials Robert Powell Great Crimes and Trials is an early 1990s BBC documentary television series. The program consists of archival material combined with never before seen interviews to reconstruct a renowned crime, ; 5 Hannay Robert Powell Hannay was a 1988 spin-off from the 1978 film version of John Buchan's novel The Thirty-Nine Steps which had starred Robert Powell as Richard Hannay. ; 6 Holby City Hugh Quarshie, Tina Hobley, Rosie Marcel Holby City is a British medical drama television series that airs weekly on BBC One. The series was created by Tony McHale and Mal Young as a spin-off from the established BBC medical drama Casualty, ; 7 Jesus of Nazareth James Earl Jones, Laurence Olivier, Christopher Plummer Jesus of Nazareth is a 1977 British-Italian television miniseries directed by Franco Zeffirelli and co-written by Zeffirelli, Anthony Burgess, and Suso Cecchi d'Amico which dramatises the birth, life, ; 8 Jude the Obscure Robert Powell, John Franklyn-Robbins, Daphne Heard Jude the Obscure is a 1971 TV mini-series written by Harry Green and directed by Hugh David. 9 Looking for Clancy Catherine Schell, Robert Powell, T. P. McKenna 10 Shaka Zulu Christopher Lee, Trevor Howard, Edward Fox Shaka Zulu is a television series directed by William C. Faure and written by Joshua Sinclair for the South African Broadcasting Corporation, based on Sinclair's novel of the same name. It is based on ; 11 The Detectives Jasper Carrott, Hugh Dennis, Robert Powell The Detectives is a British comedy television series, starring Jasper Carrott, Robert Powell, and George Sewell. It aired on BBC One, and was a spoof of police dramas. It was written by Mike Whitehill ; 12 The Legends of Treasure Island Hugh Laurie, Dawn French, Richard E. Grant The Legends Of Treasure Island is an animated cartoon from the UK that ran from 1993-1995. It had two series of 13 episodes each and each episode runs for 22–25 minutes. The series was loosely based ;


"Which Brazilian World Cup star was known as ""the little bird""?"

The Greatest Brazilian Players of All Time | Sportslens Blog Columns Best of SL The Greatest Brazilian Players of All Time The Greatest Brazilian Players of All Time Chris Mann 13 July, 2009 Best of SL , Brazil In this series I will be looking at some of the greatest Brazilian players to have graced the game of football over the last sixty years, using the 1950s, the decade in which Brazil marched to their first World Cup triumph, as a starting point. In part one, I take a look at the finest footballers to have pulled on the yellow and green jersey of the Selecao during the 1950s and 60s. Part two will analyse players from the 70s and 80s, whilst part three will deal with the 1990s and players plying their trade today (links at the end of the article). These selections will doubtless spark debate, so please make suggestions and let us know if you think differently. 1950s Garrincha (50 Caps, 12 Goals) With crippled, twisted legs, there was never a more unlikely candidate to be such a skilful and mesmeric winger, but Manuel Francisco dos Santos, known colloquially as Garrincha, the “little bird” was the original maestro, a Brazilian hero and a Botafogo legend. Despite a number of personal battles off the field with alcoholism and financial irregularities, Garrincha has been immortalised in footballing history as one of the greatest dribblers and creative influences ever to have taken to a football field. Both on and off the field Garrincha was a carefree, bohemian, almost chaotic figure who shunned order and convention in all he did. No better was this attitude displayed than when he inspired Brazil to World Cup success in 1958 and 1962, the displays of genius for which he is remembered as one of the finest, most imaginative players the game has ever seen. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dJOGRWkWcIc Zito (46 Caps, 3 Goals) As a footballer Zito can be seen as the forerunner to the likes of Mascherano, Gilberto Silva, Fernando Gago and Patrick Vieira. Zito, who played in Brazil’s triumphs in ’58 and ’62, was a highly organised defensive midfielder, a pragmatic, calming influence in Brazilian teams often filled with individualistic attacking talents. Perhaps Zito’s greatest individual moment came in the final of the 1962 World Cup when he scored to put his country 2-1 up against Czechoslovakia, a game Brazil eventually went on to win 3-1. A fitting moment for one of Brazil’s most influential players during that period. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yF51hQwVw6U Nilton Santos (75 Caps, 3 Goals) Modern players such as Daniel Alves, Maicon and Javier Zanetti owe everything to the pioneering wing-back play of Nilton Santos. Nominally a defender, Santos broke down the predominant stereotypes associated with defending and transformed himself into a potent attacking weapon, bombing down the left flank and involving himself in much of Brazil’s forward play in the process. Santos was named in four Brazilian World Cup squads (1950, 1954, 1958 and 1962) and was a particularly important and influential player during the 1954 and 1958 competitions, Brazil’s first truly modern wing-back. As well as being a regular in the yellow and green jersey, Santos was a Botafogo stalwart, making over 1,000 appearances for the Rio de Janeiro outfit during an incredible 36-year tenure as a professional footballer. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qOz9CclXxXM Didi (68 Caps, 20 Goals) Waldyr Pereira, more commonly known as ‘Didi’, represented his country 68 times, playing as an instinctively creative midfielder during the ’54, ’58 and ’62 World Cups. Didi has been described as having had superb positional sense and vision from midfield, also being known for his innovation at set-pieces. Didi is recognised as having pioneered the “dry leaf”, a sharply bending and dipping free-kick more recently associated with Ronaldinho and Shunsuke Nakamura. Didi was also one of the first Brazilian footballers to ply his trade in Europe, moving to Real Madrid for a season in 1959 before moving back to Botafogo, a club he played for in four separate spells during his career.


Which American General led the 'Confederate' armies in their early run of successes during the Civil War?

Summary List of Famous Confederate Civil War Generals during the American Civil War There were many important confederate generals and commanders during the American Civil War . Some, like Robert E. Lee, Stonewall Jackson, and Nathan Bedford Forrest are household names. Others are less well known but are still important, as the southern generals were the commanders that led the troops and helped decide the ultimate outcome of most civil war battles . Here is a list of important confederate generals and commanders, along with links to more information and articles about each one. List of Confederate Generals Robert E. Lee General Robert E. Lee was the commander of the Army of Northern Virginia and is known as the most accomplished Confederate general. Learn more about Robert E. Lee Stonewall Jackson General Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson fought boldly and with great success from Bull Run to his death from a mistaken shot from a Confederate sharpshooter at the battle of Chancellorsville. Learn more about Stonewall Jackson J.E.B. Stuart General J.E.B. Stuart was an accomplished cavalry commander known for his skill at reconnaissance. Read more about Jeb Stuart Nathan Bedford Forrest Lieutenant General Nathan Bedford Forrest was one of the most feared Confederate leaders. He was an innovative cavalry commander who started the war as a private. Read more about Nathan Bedford Forrest James Longstreet General James Longstreet was Robert E. Lee’s most capable and consistent generals. He led the First Corps of the Army Of Northern Virginia. Read more about James Longstreet Braxton Bragg General Braxton Bragg led the Army Of Mississippi and Tennessee from the battle of Shiloh to Chattanooga. Read more about Braxton Bragg George Pickett General George Pickett was a Confederate general whose unsuccessful attack on the last day of the Battle of Gettysburg is now known as Pickett’s Charge. Read more about George Pickett Bloody Bill Anderson William T. "Bloody Bill" Anderson was a brutal killer, leading pro-confederate units on attacks against Union forces throughout the war. Read more about Bloody Bill Anderson Albert Sidney Johnston Albert Sidney Johnston fought and battled in five U.S. wars, the last being the Battle of Shiloh, where he was shot and later bled to death. Read more about Albert Sidney Johnston John Mosby John S. Mosby was a Confederate Cavalry Commander known for his speed and elusiveness. Read more about John Mosby P.G.T. Beauregard Pierre Gustave Toutant (PGT) Beauregard was a Confederate General who gained fame for being the man to fire the first shot of the civil war when he bombarded Fort Sumter. Read more about P.G.T. Beauregard A.P. Hill A.P. Hill was a confederate General best known for commanding the "Light Division." He was commander Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson’s most trusted general. Read more about A.P. Hill Richard Ewell Richard Stoddert Ewell led numerous battles during the Civil War, but his failure to capture Cemetery Hill on day one at Gettysburg led to his men and himself to be captured and imprisoned at Richmond. Read more about Richard Ewell Joseph Johnston General Joseph Johnston was the highest ranking officer to leave the U.S. army to join the Confederacy. He fought in many of the Civil War’s major battles and died of pheumonia. Read more about Joseph Johnston Jubal Early Jubal Anderson Early was known for his aggressive and sometimes reckless style. Read more about Jubal Early Kirby Smith Edmund Kirby Smith commanded armies in Tennessee and the Trans-Mississippi Theaters. Read more about Kirby Smith John Bell Hood John Bell Hood (1831-1879) was reputed for his aggressive and bold commands, a reputation which continued in battles despite his physical disabilities. Read more about John Bell Hood Barnard Bee Barnard Elliot Bee Jr. fought only until the First Bull Run and is known for giving the nickname "Stonewall" to Brigadier general Thomas J. Jackson. Read more about Barnard Bee Lewis Armistead Lewis Addison was a successful Confederate General who fought and died at the Battle of Gettysbur


"Which former international footballer was known as ""the wizard of the dribble""?"

FIFA Ballon d'Or winners list FIFA Ballon d'Or winners list Published on Mar 15, 2016 Former "European Footballer of the Year" award FIFA  Ballon d’Or is the highest level individual award in football. The award is given to the best football player in the world every year. The award started in the year 1956 when it was popularly known as the European Best Player Award where only players from Europe were eligible for the award hence its name. In 1995 the rules were changed where every player who played for the European clubs could win. In the year 2009 the award was merged with the FIFA best player award and became the FIFA Ballon d’Or which could be won by any footballer in the world. The winner is known through a jury and selection process, national team coaches and captains and one specialist journalist can vote for the three nominees. The player who garners most points gets the award. Listed below are the winners of this prestigious award. Stanley Matthews Country: England Club: Blackpool Stanley Mathews is the inaugural winner of the award. He was Blackpool’s key first team member, despite the injury that restricted his league appearances. He was also an inaugural inductee to the English Football Hall of Fame in 2002 to honour his contribution to the English game. His final goal for Blackpool lead to the teams league victory over Tottenham Hotspur on 3 September 1956 at Bloomfield Road. They called him "The Wizard of the Dribble" and "The Magician". Alfredo Di Stefano Country: Spain Club: Real Madrid Di Stefano was the inspiration behind the dominance of Real Madrid in Europe. His effort led to the club’s winning La Liga title and European cup in both years. Nicknamed "Saeta rubia" or "Blond Arrow", he is currently the sixth highest scorer in the history of Spain's top division, and Real Madrid's third highest league goalscorer of all time. Raymond Kopa Country: France Club: Real Madrid Raymond Kopa assisted his club to win the European Championship in the year 1958 and 1959. Known for his love of dribbling, Kopa was a playmaker, as well as a prolific scorer. In 1970 he became the first football player to receive the Légion d'honneur. He won three European Cups with the Real Madrid team of the 1950s. Luis Suárez Miramontes Coutry: Spain Club: Barcelona Having played fantastic football in Europe, Luis Suarez of Barcelona became the first Spanish-born player to be voted as the Ballon d’Or winner. He was awarded 54 points , 17 points clear from Ferenc Puskas of Real Madrid who followed him at distant second. Suarez is regarded as one of Spain's greatest football players, he played significant role as creative inside forward or attacking midfielder for the great Barcelona team. Omar Sivori Country: Italy Club: Juventus Omar Sivori saved Juventus from a struggling season and seeing them win the 1957-58 Serie A cup; Omar displayed brilliant football throughout his career he appeared for the Argentine national team, winning the Copa América. In 1961, his hard work had paid off and he was named European Footballer of the Year also known as Ballon d'or. Josef Masopust Country: Czechoslovakia Club: Dukia Prague In 1962, Josef Masopust was playing as a midfielder for Czechoslovakia and his brilliant skills helped them reached the 1962 Football World Cup  final. Masopust was capped 63 times, scoring 10 goals for his country and he was named the winner of Ballon d'Or in the same year. He was selected as Czechoslovakia's Golden Player by the Football Association of the Czech Republic as their most outstanding player of the past 50 years. Lev Yashin Country: Soviet Union Club: Dynamo Moscow The Russian football goalkeeper was nicknamed as the black spider or the Black Panther due to his athleticism and reflex saves. To many, he is considered to be the greatest goalkeeper in the football history. Throughout his career, Lev made over 150 penalty saves and kept over 10 clean sheets. In 1963, he was awarded the Ballon d’Or award-becoming the first and only goalkeeper to have received the award. Denis Law Country: Scotland Club: Manches


"Who was the actress who played the female equivalent of the ""bionic man""?"

The Bionic Woman | Retroland Home » Television » The Bionic Woman The Bionic Woman America caught its first glimpse of female superhero Jaime Summers when she appeared on a special two-part episode of the popular prime-time series, The Six Million Dollar Man , circa 1975. The long-lost love interest of Steve Austin, Jamie and her bionic boyfriend hoped to rekindle that high school romance. Then, she became crippled in a tragic parachuting accident and a distraught Steve pleaded with his boss, Oscar Goldman, to use some high-tech healing power on his lady friend. She was rebuilt with the same bionic gadgetry (and seemed to be recovering nicely) when her body began rejecting her new circuitry, spiraling her into a coma. This might have been the end for poor Jaime, but nothing pulls a television character out of a coma quicker than a surge in ratings. With the prospect of a hit spin-off series on their hands (courtesy of the overwhelming viewer response to the character), Jaime Summers would make a full recovery and actress Lindsay Wagner, who was only originally under contract for the one previous appearance, would be miraculously saved from a trip to the unemployment line and given her very own series in the 1976 fall line-up, The Bionic Woman. With her newly acquired super-abilities, Jaime was recruited into the Office of Scientific Information (OSI) much to Steve’s displeasure, who felt the job was too dangerous for her. But with her new bionic legs, a right arm to match and some powerful auditory abilities, thanks to a handy bionic ear, she proved up for the challenge. Given a new life, the former tennis star proceeded to pose as an instructor at a California Air Force Base while moonlighting as a formidable secret agent. Although her male covert counterpart always seemed to be able to carry out whatever mission he was faced with in the same snazzy leisure suit, apparently female agents were required to dress as provocatively as possible (or at least as provocative as television of the 70s would allow.) At least that was the case with Jaime, who in the course of her duties would dress as a stewardess, belly dancer, pro-wrestler, country singer, and of course, beauty pageant contestant (OK, to be fair, she did get to dress as a nun once). Jaime had a number of acquaintances, ready to lend a helping hand. Besides Oscar, there was Dr. Rudy Wells, bionic makeover artist extraordinaire and Peggy Callahan, Mr. Goldman’s able assistant. She could also lean on her parents, Helen and Jim Elgin, and, most importantly, her amazing cyber-canine, Max. Eventually, Jamie would team up with her former flame, Steve, and together they would battle a few memorable adversaries, most notably Bigfoot and, for good measure, a herd of fem-bots. The only battle the pair ever lost was against the formidable programming executives at ABC – which simultaneously canceled The Six Million Dollar Man and The Bionic Woman at the end of the 1978 season. But if you think that was the end of the bionic duo, think again. The couple would be reunited on numerous occasions throughout the 80’s and 90s in made-for-TV films such as The Return of the Six Million Dollar Man and the Bionic Woman in 1987, Bionic Showdown: The Six Million Dollar Man and the Bionic Woman in 1989 and finally, in Bionic Ever After in 1994, where, not only did Jamie get some nifty new abilities such as night vision – but also a bionic husband, as her and Steve finally tied the knot. Finally, after 13 years of assumed retirement, The Bionic Woman (this time played by actress Michelle Ryan) came out of hibernation (cybernation?) for an all new-series that debuted in 2007. Eight episodes aired before The Bionic Woman finally met an unstoppable adversary … in the form of a writer’s strike. Although her fate remained uncertain when the strike ended, the series was ultimately terminated. But after being rebuilt numerous times, you never know when The Bionic Woman may emerge again. In the world of television programming, stranger things have most certainly happened. If you grew up watching Th


"Which colourful TV personality's autobiography is entitled ""A Real Bobby Dazzler""?"

David Dickinson | Prime Performers Booking Agency Gallery English antiques expert David Dickinson first came into the public eye as a presenter of Bargain Hunt (BBC1), quickly became something of a cult figure thanks to his unique style, cheeky screen persona and irrepressible enthusiasm - plus those memorable catchphrases: 'a real Bobby Dazzler,' 'cheap as chips,' and 'a bit of a duffer'. Since 2006, his ITV series Dickinson’s Real Deal - which sees members of the public bringing antiques to sell to a dealer or take to the auction - has consistently achieved impressive ratings. David has been dealing in antiques for over 30 years. He was first seen on our screens in a documentary made by the BBC exploring the world of antiques dealers. He went on to present The Antique Hunter for Channel 5 and The Antique Buyer’s Guide for BBC2, before presenting Bargain Hunt, which soon became one of BBC1's flagship shows. The programme was voted Most Popular Daytime Programme in the prestigious National Television Awards in 2002. Since presenting Bargain Hunt, David has also been seen as a guest on numerous other TV shows, including All Star Mr & Mrs (ITV), All Star Family Fortunes (ITV), Celebrity Swap (Channel 5), The Impressionable Jon Culshaw (ITV), Holiday (BBC1), Night of a Thousand Faces (BBC1), On the Couch with Ruby Wax, Shooting Stars (BBC2), Who Do You Think You Are? (BBC1), Britain’s Favourite View (ITV) and Ant & Dec's Saturday Night Takeaway (ITV). One of his most exciting challenges to date was taking part in Strictly Come Dancing on BBC1, followed by his sterling performance on I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out of Here (ITV). In 2005, David presented a reality show for BBC1 called Dealing with Dickinson. During this series he risked his professional reputation and his own money to train six complete strangers in the world of antiques, who all had to try and rise to the challenge of "Dealing with Dickinson". David is the author of two books on antiques, The Antiques Buyer and Dickinson’s Bargain Hunters Handbook, and has also released a DVD, aptly entitled David Dickinson Cheap as Chips. His autobiography, entitled The Duke - What a Bobby Dazzler (published in 2004), is both entertaining and surprisingly poignant. He has also written a weekly column in the magazine Real People. David is an exceptionally good Presenter, Awards Host and After-dinner Speaker. Contact a Prime Performers Booking Agent via the online booking enquiry form or call us 020 7251 8222 to discuss your requirements. You May Also Like...


What power does the title character in the film 'Carrie' possess?

Carrie (2013) - IMDb IMDb Community LATEST HEADLINES There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON TV A reimagining of the classic horror tale about Carrie White, a shy girl outcast by her peers and sheltered by her deeply religious mother, who unleashes telekinetic terror on her small town after being pushed too far at her senior prom. Director: a list of 34 titles created 28 Jul 2012 a list of 48 titles created 19 Feb 2013 a list of 33 titles created 07 Aug 2013 a list of 49 titles created 08 Jul 2014 a list of 40 titles created 9 months ago Search for " Carrie " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. 5 wins & 7 nominations. See more awards  » Videos Edit Storyline The outcast teenager Carrie White is bullied by her classmates at high school. Her mother, Margaret White, is a pious and paranoid woman that sees sin everywhere and the need of self-inflicting punishment. When Carrie has her first period, she does not understand what is happening to her and her classmates humiliate her in the changing room. The spiteful Chris Hargensen videotapes Carrie with her cell phone and posts it on the Internet. Their teacher Ms. Desjardin punishes the students, but when Chris challenges her, she is suspended and consequently is banned from the prom. Meanwhile, Carrie discovers that she has telekinesis and learns how to control her ability. Sue Snell, one of the girls that tormented Carrie, feels bad and asks her boyfriend Tommy Ross to invite Carrie to go with him to the prom to make up for what she did to Carrie. But Chris and her boyfriend Billy Nolan plot an evil prank with her friends to seek vengeance for Carrie. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil The power never dies. See more  » Genres: Rated R for bloody violence, disturbing images, language and some sexual content. | See all certifications  » Parents Guide: 18 October 2013 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Carrie, la vengeance See more  » Filming Locations: $16,101,552        (USA) (18 October 2013) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia Kimberly Peirce did not want to think of the film as a remake, she saw it as an opportunity to do something different. She wanted to really develop Chris Hargenson as a villain. See more » Goofs In the opening scene, where we see Carrie being born, the umbilical cord disappears between shots. See more » Quotes This Was actually pretty damn good 3 November 2013 | by Jacobhemphill96 (United States) – See all my reviews As a fan of the book and the original 1976 film my expectations for this were mixed. But just yesterday I saw this with two friends and loved every minute of it. It is very faithful to the original source material with a few modern takes on the story. There was also a bit more blood . Chloe grace moretz is not my first choice to play carrie but from what I saw she did very well. You feel for her and feel the pain she's going Through and understand why she does what she does in the end. Julianne Moore did especially well as the crazy religious bitch mother. The original was a little silly and over the top but Moore plays it so well it feels like I'm watching it for the first time. The prom scene is straight up awesome and has some very intense death scenes . Overall the film is very good And I highly recommend it. 74 of 137 people found this review helpful.  Was this review helpful to you? Yes


In which capital city would you travel on Klongs, and visit Wats?

Bangkok City Flash, Thailand - Private Bangkok City Flash, Thailand - Private From € 63 p.p. 63  A recommended private program in Bangkok, Thailand called Bangkok City Flash. This is our own designed program. Discover parts of Bangkok you would never imagined!!! Our unique Bangkok City Flash is designed for those travelers that want to experience Bangkok their own way with the help of a local guide!  A unique experience and a definate recommendation of VisitThailand.Travel.  From your hotel you will leave with a local taxi to the rich part of Bangkok. From there you will travel a bit with the most efficient and comfortable public transportation Bangkok offers, the sky train. Afterwards a long tail boat trip over the Chao Phraya River and connecting klongs (little side rivers), the magnificent river that runs through Bangkok Next you will leave for the Grand Palace and after a visit to the Grand Palace you will take a Tuk Tuk to Bangkok's China Town where you enjoy a dim sum lunch. After lunch you will be escorted back to your hotel. From € 63 p.p. 63 Bangkok City Flash, Thailand - Private Please wait...


In what year was the League Of Nations, formed?

Milestones: 1914–1920 - Office of the Historian Milestones: 1914–1920 The League of Nations, 1920 The League of Nations was an international organization, headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, created after the First World           War to provide a forum for resolving international disputes. Though first           proposed by President Woodrow Wilson as part of his           Fourteen Points plan for an equitable peace in Europe, the United States never           became a member. Cartoon critizing U.S. lack of participation in the League of             Nations Speaking before the U.S. Congress on January 8, 1918, President Woodrow             Wilson enumerated the last of his Fourteen Points , which           called for a “general association of nations…formed under specific covenants for           the purpose of affording mutual guarantees of political independence and           territorial integrity to great and small states alike.” Many of Wilson’s           previous points would require regulation or enforcement. In calling for the           formation of a "general association of nations," Wilson voiced the wartime opinions of           many diplomats and intellectuals on both sides of the Atlantic who believed there was a need for           a new type of standing international organization dedicated to fostering           international cooperation, providing security for its members, and ensuring a           lasting peace. With Europe’s population exhausted by four years of total war,           and with many in the United States optimistic that a new           organization would be able to solve the international disputes that had led to           war in 1914, Wilson’s articulation of a League of Nations was wildly popular.           However, it proved exceptionally difficult to create, and Wilson left office           never having convinced the United States to join it. David Lloyd George of the United Kingdom The idea of the League was grounded in the broad, international revulsion           against the unprecedented destruction of the First World War and the contemporary understanding of its origins. This was reflected in all of Wilson’s           Fourteen Points, which were themselves based on theories of collective security           and international organization debated amongst academics, jurists, socialists           and utopians before and during the war. After adopting many of these ideas,           Wilson took up the cause with evangelical fervor, whipping up mass enthusiasm           for the organization as he traveled to the Paris Peace Conference in January           1919, the first President to travel abroad in an official capacity. Wilson used his tremendous influence to attach the Covenant of the League, its           charter, to the Treaty of Versailles . An effective League, he believed, would           mitigate any inequities in the peace terms. He and the other members of the “Big           Three,” Georges Clemenceau of France and David             Lloyd George of the United Kingdom, drafted the Covenant as Part I of the           Treaty of Versailles. The League’s main organs were an Assembly of all members,           a Council made up of five permanent members and four rotating members,           and an International Court of Justice. Most important for Wilson, the           League would guarantee the territorial integrity and political independence of           member states, authorize the League to take “any action…to safeguard the peace,”           establish procedures for arbitration, and create the mechanisms for economic and           military sanctions. Georges Clemenceau of France The struggle to ratify the


What are, 'Oarweed', 'Furbelows' and 'Dabberlocks', types of?

Species of UK: Week 16: Kelp (Laminaria) Species of UK Week 16: Kelp (Laminaria) Kelp were the @SpeciesofUK from 17th to 30th March 2013. Kelp are an extremely important UK species. They are the backbone of our rocky, wind and wave-swept western coastline, and provide an important habitat for many other species, just as forests do on land. Most people in the UK are familiar with kelp from finding washed up pieces on the seashore. Aside from going diving, live kelp can be most easily seen by visiting a rocky shore at low tide and spotting the fronds sticking out of the water. [1] Kelp Fronds at Low Tide, Scotland Over the years kelp has served many uses, from providing kelp ash and iodine in times gone by, to kelp alginates in foodstuffs today. What are kelp? Kelp are a type of algae. Algae are simple plant-like organisms, but unlike plants don’t have complex root, stem and reproductive systems. [2] A Tiny Alga [Source: Flickr Creative Commons  ©  PROYECTO AGUA** /** WATER PROJECT ] All forms of algae are extremely important. In fact, algae produce more oxygen than all the world's plants put together and they are the basis of many food chains. [3] Kelp and other seaweeds are by far the largest types of algae. Most other algae species are tiny and only visible in clumps, strands or "blooms." [4] Algal Bloom, Iowa Kelp are “brown algae,” the largest kind of algae. They are usually found in cold waters and grow attached to a surface such as rock. [5] Kelp, Australia Kelp species broadly fall into two main categories - the ‘laminarian’ kelps of colder waters in the northern hemisphere (including the UK kelps) and the ‘bladder’ kelps with are larger and have gas-filled floats. [6] Parts of a Kelp Kelp anatomy is very simple. A single ‘frond’ consists of a ‘stipe’ (stem), and ‘blades’ (leaves). Several fronds are held by a ‘holdfast’ (roots). [7] The holdfast looks like plant roots and is similar in that it holds the kelp to a surface. But it doesn’t gather water and nutrients like plant roots do. Kelp Holdfast [ Flickr Creative Commons  ©  Ed Bierman ] The stipe, like a plant’s stem, carries nutrients, although in a much simpler way - it’s primarily used to deliver sugars from photosynthesis. [8] Some kelps (not any of the UK species) also have gas-filled bladders along the stipe called pneumatocysts, to keep the kelp upright and oriented to the surface. [9] Kelp Pneumatocysts [Source: Flickr Creative Commons  ©  mrs.McD ] And that’s it - there literally is nothing else to a kelp. Why is their structure so simple? It’s because living in water provides a constant source of nutrients, support and a steady temperature, unlike on land where plants have a much harder time! [10] Kelp is most often brownish in colour. But some species of kelp can also be purpish, golden or olive green. [11] UK Species of Kelp There are seven confirmed species of kelp found in UK waters, one of which is a recently introduced alien. [12] 1. Oarweed (Laminaria digitata) Oarweed is a tough, leathery, dark brown kelp. Oarweed fronds grow up to 2m and form ‘fingers.’ [13]  Oarweed attaches to bedrock to a depth of about 20m and at low tides the fronds can be exposed. It lives for 4-6 years. [14] Oarweed (Laminaria digitata) Oarweed grows around the UK coast with the exception of eastern England where the rock is too friable. It’s the kelp species you’re most likely to see in the UK. [15] Oarweed Washed Up on Shore [Source: Flickr Creative Commons  ©  jsutcℓiffe ] 2. Tangle (Laminaria hyperborea) Tangle or ‘cuvie’ is very similar to oarweed but is lighter in colour and has a longer stipe that snaps when bent. [16] It takes the place of oarweed at lower depths so is usually hidden from view under the waves. Tangle (Laminaria hyperborea) Tangle is the dominant species of kelp around the Scottish Hebrides. [17] 3. Dabberlocks (Alaria esculenta) On shores highly exposed to wave action, oarweed can’t survive and is sometimes replaced by dabberlocks. [18] Dabberlocks (Alaria esculenta) [Source: Wikimedia Commons , copyright expired] Dabberlocks is long, narrow an


In which city might you make regular journeys on a 'Vaporetti'?

Getting Around Venice by Vaporetto   |   Rick Steves | Smithsonian Getting Around Venice by Vaporetto Forget the gondola, the quickest and most convenient way to see Venice is via the public-transit vaporetti While gondolas are romantic, to get around Venice quickly and cheaply, you’ll need to take motorized bus-boats called vaporetti. (Courtesy of Rick Steves' Europe Through the Back Door) smithsonian.com August 31, 2009 The Venice public-transit system is a fleet of motorized bus-boats called vaporetti. They work like city buses except that they never get a flat, the stops are docks, and if you get off between stops, you might drown. For most travelers, only two vaporetti lines matter: Line #1 and line #2. These lines go up and down the Grand Canal, between the “mouth of the fish” at one end and San Marco at the other. Line #1 is the slow boat, taking 45 minutes and making every stop along the way. Line #2 is the fast boat that zips down the Grand Canal in 25 minutes, stopping only at Tronchetto (parking lot), Piazzale Roma (bus station), Ferrovia (train station), San Marcuola, Rialto Bridge, San Tomà (Frari Church), Accademia Bridge, and San Marco (west end of St. Mark’s Square). Catching a vaporetto is very much like a catching a city bus. Helpful charts at the docks show a map of the lines and stops. At one end of the Grand Canal are Tronchetto, Piazzale Roma (Ple. Roma), and Ferrovia. At the other end is San Marco. The sign on the dock lists the line number that stops there and which direction the boat is headed, for example: “#2—Direction San Marco.” Nearby is the sign for line #2 going in the other direction, for example: “#2—Direction Tronchetto.” It’s simple, but there are a few quirks. Some #2 boats go only as far as Rialto (solo Rialto)—check with the conductor before boarding. Some stops have just one dock for boats going in both directions, so make sure the boat you get on is pointing in the direction you want to go. Larger stops might have two separate docks side by side (one for each direction), while some smaller stops have docks across the canal from each other (one for each direction). Electronic reader boards on busy docks display which boats are coming next, and when. Lines #1 and #2 run every 10 minutes in summer. Off-season, there’s less service, so plan ahead if you’re trying to get from St. Mark’s Square to catch an early train. If there’s any doubt, ask a ticket-seller or conductor, or pick up the most current ACTV timetable (free at ticket booths, in English and Italian, tel. 041-2424, www.hellovenezia.com or www.actv.itm ). Tickets: Standard single tickets are €6.50 each. (A few shorter runs are only €2, such as the route from San Marco to La Salute or from San Zaccaria-Jolanda to San Giorgio Maggiore.) Tickets are good for 60 minutes in one direction; you can hop on and off at stops during that time. Technically, you’re not allowed a round-trip (though in practice, a round-trip is allowed if you can complete it within a 60-minute span). Too much luggage can cost you a second ticket. Transportation Passes: You can buy a pass for unlimited use of vaporetti and ACTV buses: €16/12 hours, €18/24 hours, €23/36 hours, €28/48 hours, €33/72 hours, €50/7-day pass). Because single tickets cost a hefty €6.50 a pop, these passes can pay for themselves in a hurry. Think through your Venice itinerary before you step up to the ticket booth to pay for your first vaporetto trip. It makes sense to get a pass if you’ll be taking four rides or more (e.g., to your hotel, on a Grand Canal joyride, into the lagoon and back, to the train station). And it’s fun to be able to hop on and off spontaneously, and avoid long ticket lines. On the other hand, many tourists just walk and rarely use a boat. If you’re planning on taking 10 vaporetto trips or more, you’ll save money by getting a CartaVenezia ID card (€40 for foreigners not residing or working in Venice, valid for 3 years). With the card, you pay €1.10 per trip, or €10 for a carnet of 10 tickets (buy discounted tickets at any ticket booth, tickets still need


In what year did the League Of Nations become the United Nations?

History of the United Nations | United Nations History of the United Nations History of the United Nations 1 January 1942 || The name "United Nations" is coined The name "United Nations", coined by United States President Franklin D. Roosevelt was first used in the Declaration by United Nations of 1 January 1942, during the Second World War, when representatives of 26 nations pledged their Governments to continue fighting together against the Axis Powers.   UN Radio Classics | British actor Sir Laurence Olivier reads the Preamble to the Charter of the UN 24 October 1945 || The United Nations officially comes into existence In 1945, representatives of 50 countries met in San Francisco at the United Nations Conference on International Organization to draw up the United Nations Charter . Those delegates deliberated on the basis of proposals worked out by the representatives of China, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom and the United States at Dumbarton Oaks , United States in August-October 1944. The Charter was signed on 26 June 1945 by the representatives of the 50 countries. Poland, which was not represented at the Conference, signed it later and became one of the original 51 Member States. The United Nations officially came into existence on 24 October 1945, when the Charter had been ratified by China, France, the Soviet Union, the United Kingdom, the United States and by a majority of other signatories. United Nations Day is celebrated on 24 October each year. Preparatory Years - History of the United Nations Charter 12 June 1941