In a standard game of chess, how many rooks does each player start with?

How to Play Chess: Rules and Basics - Chess.com Chess.com Forums Learn to Play Chess It's never too late to learn how to play chess - the most popular game in the world! If you are totally new to the game or even want to learn all of the rules and strategies, read on! Getting Better at Chess History of Chess The origins of chess are not exactly clear, though most believe it evolved from earlier chess-like games played in India almost two thousand years ago.The game of chess we know today has been around since the 15th century where it became popular in Europe. The Goal of Chess Chess is a game played between two opponents on opposite sides of a board containing 64 squares of alternating colors. Each player has 16 pieces: 1 king, 1 queen, 2 rooks, 2 bishops, 2 knights, and 8 pawns. The goal of the game is to checkmate the other king. Checkmate happens when the king is in a position to be captured (in check) and cannot escape from capture. Starting a Game At the beginning of the game the chessboard is laid out so that each player has the white (or light) color square in the bottom right-hand side. The chess pieces are then arranged the same way each time. The second row (or rank) is filled with pawns. The rooks go in the corners, then the knights next to them, followed by the bishops, and finally the queen, who always goes on her own matching color (white queen on white, black queen on black), and the king on the remaining square. The player with the white pieces always moves first. Therefore, players generally decide who will get to be white by chance or luck such as flipping a coin or having one player guess the color of the hidden pawn in the other player's hand. White then makes a move, followed by black, then white again, then black and so on until the end of the game. How the Pieces Move Each of the 6 different kinds of pieces moves differently. Pieces cannot move through other pieces (though the knight can jump over other pieces), and can never move onto a square with one of their own pieces. However, they can be moved to take the place of an opponent's piece which is then captured. Pieces are generally moved into positions where they can capture other pieces (by landing on their square and then replacing them), defend their own pieces in case of capture, or control important squares in the game. The King The king is the most important piece, but is one of the weakest. The king can only move one square in any direction - up, down, to the sides, and diagonally. Click on the '>' button in the diagram below to see how the king can move around the board. The king may never move himself into check (where he could be captured). The Queen The queen is the most powerful piece. She can move in any one straight direction - forward, backward, sideways, or diagonally - as far as possible as long as she does not move through any of her own pieces. And, like with all pieces, if the queen captures an opponent's piece her move is over. Click through the diagram below to see how the queens move. Notice how the white queen captures the black queen and then the black king is forced to move. The Rook The rook may move as far as it wants, but only forward, backward, and to the sides. The rooks are particularly powerful pieces when they are protecting each other and working together! The Bishop The bishop may move as far as it wants, but only diagonally. Each bishop starts on one color (light or dark) and must always stay on that color. Bishops work well together because they cover up each other’s weaknesses. The Knight Knights move in a very different way from the other pieces – going two squares in one direction, and then one more move at a 90 degree angle, just like the shape of an “L”. Knights are also the only pieces that can move over other pieces. The Pawn Pawns are unusual because they move and capture in different ways: they move forward, but capture diagonally. Pawns can only move forward one square at a time, except for their very first move where they can move forward two squares. Pawns can only capture one square diagonally


What is the name of the presenter/food eater in the US television series ‘Man v. Food’?

Man v. Food (Series) - TV Tropes Man v. Food You need to login to do this. Get Known if you don't have an account Share Trivia This is actually tame compared to the actual challenges. "I'm Adam Richman- a food fanatic who's held just about every job in the restaurant business. But now, I'm on a mouth-watering mission to find America's greatest pig-out spots , and take on its most legendary eating challenges. I'm no competitive eater- just a regular guy with a serious appetite! This is my ultimate hunger quest. This, is Man vs. Food!" —Adam Richman, in the show's intro. Man v Food Is an American travelogue show on the Travel Channel. Adam Richman, the host, visits a "City of The Week" and takes on that city's most famous "Food Challenge", often involving a food native to that city. These challenges typically involve one of the following: Quantity Challenge: Simply the consumption of extreme quantities of a particular food or, in some challenges, a platter of several kinds of food. Spicy Challenges: almost always includes the Habenero chili. Or occasionally the even hotter Bhut Jolokia (AKA "Ghost Chili", one of the hottest chilis in the world). Rematch Challenge : Grudge Match Challenge, wherein the host attempts challenges very similar to ones that he had previously lost. And of course since this is a travelogue show, Act I and, usually, most of Act II are composed of the host visiting other restaurants in the City of the Week. This is done to encourage travel to the City of the Week. Adam goes more in depth on the "travel" side on the show's companion web series, A Side Of City. Note that the correct name of the show is "Man v Food", and not "Man vs. Food". After three seasons, the show was retooled as Man v. Food Nation and ran for one additional season. In the retool, volunteers take on the challenges rather than Adam, as the large amounts of food and spice were beginning to to take their toll on his health. Adam has retired from the show, but has a new show called Best Sandwich in America, where he travels to various regions of the US to determine which of 30 sandwiches is the best in the country. As of August 8, 2012, all of the regional champions have been declared, and the finale to determine the best sandwich aired on August 15th. The winner was the roast pork sandwich from Tommy DiNic's Beef and Pork from Philadelphia. Adam was supposed to have a second food related show, titled Man Finds Food as a Spiritual Successor to this series, but it was put on hold after he went on an instagram tirade against an anonymous user and ultimately ran for only one season. However, a second season was picked up. Rebranded Secret Eats with Adam Richman, the focus shifted from him finding secret specialties in the US to finding them around the world. Tropes in this show: Adorkable : Oh, Adam... Arch-Enemy - The ghost chili pepper to Adam. Referenced when Adam went to San Antonio and took on the "Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse" burger challenge at Chunky's Burgers — this involved a 1/2 pound burger that contained ALL of the hot peppers of the world, from jalapeno to the ghost chili pepper that he had to eat in 25 minutes (with a 5 minute "afterburn" waiting period). Up until that point, he had never won a spicy foods challenge containing the ghost chili pepper, and he was very close to giving up on the "Four Horsemen" challenge after just one bite, but once he took the second bite he was able to complete the burger. This was the very first time he defeated his greatest foe and he celebrated accordingly. Ascended Fanboy - Adam ends up coaching three members of the Harlem Globetrotters for a two pound spicy BBQ sandwich challenge. The ending of the Harlem episode of Man V. Food Nation had Adam receiving a one-of-a-kind #1 Harlem Globetrotters jersey after Adam presented three of its members the Man V. Food Nation belt that they won in their spicy challenge. Big Eater : Adam, even under normal circumstances. Regular exercise keeps his figure just north of average. Bittersweet Ending : The Ugly Burger challenge. Food technically wins


In nature, Buttress, Tap and Strangler are all types of what?

Roots Roots Kinds of Roots   Taproot system ï¿½ a strongly   developed main root which grows downwards ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½bearing lateral roots much smaller than itself.   In    most dicots, the radicle enlarges to form a prominent taproot that persists throughout the life of    the plant. Many    progressively smaller branch roots grow from the taproot. This    system is called a taproot system; common in dicots and conifers. In    plants such as carrots and sugar beets, fleshy taproots store large    reserves of food, usu. as carbohydrates. Taproots    are modified for reaching deep water in the ground: e.g. the long    taproots of poison ivy (Rhus toxicodendron), dandelion (Taraxacum sp.) and mesquite (Prosopis sp.). 2.Fibrous root system ï¿½ has several to many roots of the same size that develop from the end of the stem, with smaller lateral roots branching off of them. ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ï¿½ a.       Most monocots (including grasses and onions) have a fibrous root system. b.      In these plants, the radicle is short-lived and is replaced by a mass of adventitious roots (from the Latin, adventicius, meaning ï¿½not belonging toï¿½), which are roots that form on organs other than roots. Because these roots arise not from preexisting roots, but from the stem, they are said to be adventitious. c.       The adventitious roots of monocots are very extensive and cling tenaciously to soil particles. These plants are excellent for preventing erosion. d.      The fibrous root of a few plants are edible ï¿½ sweet potatoes (Ipomoea batatas) are the fleshy part of a fibrous root system.   Adventitious roots ï¿½ there are several types of adventitious roots besides those of monocots. a.       Adventitious roots are common along rhizomes (underground stems) of ferns, club mosses (Lycopodium), and horsetail (Equisetum). b.      In some plants, adventitious roots are a primary means of vegetative reproduction: forests of quaking aspen (Populus tremuloides) are often a single clone spread by adventitious roots. Prop roots of mangrove (Rhizophora sp.) are like stilt roots, an adventitious root that grows out from the lower part of a stem into the soil to support the stem, or grows down from a lower branch in to the soil to support that branch (strangler figs). c.       You might see adventitious roots of ivy (Hedera helix) growing along the stem as it climbs along a fence or into a tree.   Take home point ï¿½ Most dicots have a taproot system consisting of a large taproot and smaller branch roots. Taproot systems maximize support and storage. Monocots have a fibrous root system consisting of similarly sized roots that maximize absorption. Adventitious roots are roots that form on organs other than roots.   Functions and structure of roots 1.              Absorption ï¿½ roots absorb large amounts of water and dissolved minerals (nitrates, phosphates, and sulfates) from the soil. 2.              Anchorage ï¿½ to locate water and minerals, roots permeate the soil. ï¿½In doing so, they anchor the plant in one place for its entire life. 3.              Storage ï¿½ roots store large amounts of energy reserves, initially produced in the leaves of plants via photosynthesis, and transported in the phloem, as sugar, to the roots for storage, usu as sugar or starch, until they are needed.   Structure and function Absorption ï¿½ most water and   nutrients are absorbed by roots hairs (in zone of maturation). Root hairs   extend the absorptive surface of roots that is in contact with moist soil   several thousand-fold. Root hairs are short-lived, single-celled   extensions of the epidermal cells near the growing root tip. Root hairs   form only in the maturing, non-elongating region of the root. They are   fragile extensions of epidermal cells and are easily broken off. a.                            Mycorrhizae ï¿½ the roots of most plant species form a mutually beneficial relationship with certain soil fungi. b.                            Mycorrhizae enable plants to absorb adequate amounts of certain essential m


Which English fruit merchant and amateur sailor returned to Portsmouth, England, on 4th July 1968, after sailing round the world in 354 days?

On This Day halfaperson wrote: Quote: 1986 The 'Hand of God' football match. England were beaten 2-1 by Argentina in the quarter-finals of the World Cup in Mexico. Both Argentine goals were scored by Diego Maradona - the first with the deliberate use of his hand which went unseen by the referee. It was the first match between the two countries since the Falklands War in 1982. Cheating bastard - I don't care how good a player he was, he'll always be remember for being a cheat. Chuff me that was 22 years ago and it seems like last year. That was a sunday night as well wasnt it? Remember it clear as a bell. Actually watched it in a pub that is now my local. Absolutely fuming. Then he goes and scores that brilliant goal. I know he was a cheating pillock ravey but hes still one of the greates players ever. Ive read a couple of books, one by him (ghost written) and one by a an English fella. He sounds an utter shyster to boot. Even in his own words he comes across as a jumped up self important tosser who his own team mates generally despised. Aye, 22 years ago - what a pair of old gits we are. And to think there are people at work who weren't even born then who think they can tell me what to do... Not denying he was a great player, just saying that despite that he'll be remembered as a cheat. A cocaine snorting cheat as well!! raveydavey June 23rd: 1683 William Penn, the English Quaker, signed a treaty with the Indian chiefs of the Lenni Lenade Tribe in an attempt to ensure peace in his new American colony, Pennsylvania. 1757 British troops, commanded by Robert Clive (the legendary Clive of India), won the Battle of Plassey in Bengal - laying the foundations of the British Empire in India. 1894 Birth of Edward, Duke of Windsor who was King Edward VIII from 20th January to 10th December 1936 before abdicating to marry twice-divorced Mrs. Wallis Warfield Simpson. 1916: Sir Len Hutton, one of the all-time great England cricketers, was born. He was the first professional captain of the England Test side and his innings of 364 against Australia at The Oval in 1938 stood as a Test record for nearly 20 years. He died in 1990 aged 74. 1939 The Government of Eire declared membership of the IRA (Irish Republican Army) to be illegal. 1940 The BBCï¿½s Music While You Work programme was first broadcast on radio to brighten up the lives of munitions workers doing boring factory jobs. 1951 Guy Burgess and Donald Maclean, missing diplomats, fled to the USSR as Russian spies before the British authorities had the opportunity to arrest them for spying. They 'surfaced' in Moscow in 1956. 1970 The worldï¿½s first all-metal liner, Brunelï¿½s 'Great Britain' returned to Bristol from the Falkland Islands where it had lain rusting since 1886. How well engineered is that? Left rusting for nearly 100 years and still in good enough condition to be towed nearly the full length of the Atlantic! Brunel was a bloody genius. More here: http://www.ssgreatbritain.org/Home.aspx 1985 A passenger jet disintegrated in mid-air off the coast of Ireland, killing all 329 people on board. 1986 Brighton bomber Patrick Magee, found guilty of planting the bomb at the Grand Hotel, Brighton during the Conservative Party Conference in 1983, was jailed for a minimum of 35 years. 1989 The Home secretary announced that the West Midlands Serious Crime Squad had been disbanded in the wake of allegations of malpractice. 1994 It was announced that the Royal Yacht Britannia would be sold or scrapped. 1997 Diana, Princess of Wales apologized for taking her two sons, Princes William and Harry, to see the 15 certificated film The Devil's Own, about an IRA assassin. raveydavey June 24th: 1314 Robert the Bruce defeated Edward II at Bannockburn and so completed his expulsion of the English from Scotland. 1509 Henry VIII's coronation took place. 1559 The Elizabethan Prayer Book was first used. 1717 The Grand Lodge of the English Freemasons was founded in London. 1825 William Henry Smith, English newsagent and bookseller, born. 1850 The birth of Horatio Herbert, Earl Kitchener, British fiel


What is the name of the spaceship in the 1979 film ‘Alien’?

Derelict (Alien) | Annex | Fandom powered by Wikia Edit The Derelict is a large, asymmetrical, wishbone -shaped craft, with a thickened central section between the two horns, which bend upwards. It has three large openings near ground level between the two horns, leading into the ship's interior. It is through one of these openings that three of the Nostromo crew members ( Captain Dallas , Navigator Lambert , and Executive Officer Kane ) entered the ship. The interior of the Derelict resembled more a giant beast than a spacegoing vessel, with its skeletal walls, circular gangways and steep passages. (The Xenomorph nest in Aliens implied that the aliens had transformed the ship as they had the terraforming station). The Derelict may be a type of bioship from an advanced and ancient race (the Space Jockeys ). It is organic in appearance, and it shows signs of being partially fossilized ; though it is still functional, since it is still sending out an automated radio transmission. The dead Pilot is also fused to the command chair on the ship's bridge equivalent. One interesting aspect of the ship is that exactly what part of the ship seen by the Nostromo's crew goes completely unexplained. It would seem to be the bow, or front, because the Space Jockey is apparently the pilot but this is uncertain. The exterior of the ship looks almost like the stern (back-end) of a ship that has hit the ground and buried its nose in the dirt. Whichever theory one chooses to accept will also dictate which backstory the viewer will accept. Crew Edit The fossilized Space Jockey In an enormous cockpit room, on a turntable-like structure was a giant alien life form that appeared to have been dead for an extremely long time, since it was fossilized . It appeared to have grown out of its equally enormous chair. It was sitting at a giant telescopic object that pointed upward that is assumed to be the pilot's controls. It also had a huge hole in its chest with bones bent outward, as if something exploded from the inside. Very little is known about this long dead organism inside the Derelict, which the Alien production team named Space Jockey . H.R. Giger , designer of the Derelict and the Space Jockey, originally named it simply "The Pilot". Lambert of the Nostromo brought up the question of what happened to the rest of the crew on the Derelict, since no remains of any other Space Jockeys were found on board. Cargo Edit Kane, the executive officer, found a large hole near the side of the Space Jockey's "turntable". The hole opened out into a pit, apparently burned through by acid. The crewman volunteered to go down and investigate. Upon reaching the bottom he discovered that he was inside an enormous cave-like cargo space filled with thousands of "leathery objects like eggs," covered by a thin layer of blue mist that reacted when broken. Ridley Scott states during the Director's Commentary on the Alien Special Edition DVD that the eggs are the cargo of the Space Jockey's ship with the ship being a sort-of war ship designed to carry these biological weapons, or perhaps a science vessel carrying the eggs as cargo for scientific study. This room was called "the egg chamber" for obvious reasons, and is the scene of the first contact with the Alien organism, when the facehugger bursts out from one of the eggs, penetrates Kane's helmet (offscreen), and attaches itself to his face. Origins Edit The origin of the Derelict and its inhabitant, the Space Jockey, is not depicted and virtually nothing is ever said about either throughout the entire Alien series. The Atmosphere Processor explosion, which occurred near the central colony complex near the end of the second film, probably did not destroy the Derelict, as colonists had been on LV-426 for several years before its discovery; however, Alien: Resurrection states that the Derelict was destroyed in the explosion. In Aliens: Special Edition, the Jordan family are said to have headed out past 'the Illian Range', supposedly a mountain range, which may have protected the Derelict from the explosion. T


What is the name of the rich fruit cake, with a layer of marzipan on top, and sometimes inside, eaten at Easter?

Easter Fruit Cake – Baking in Pyjamas Follow my blog with Bloglovin Fruit cakes are a favourite of mine, I love the comfort of a nice big, chunky wedge of a unfussy cake, laden with fruits, spices and flavour, a perfect partner to accompany a pot of tea. Christmas has its traditional fruit cake slicked with brandy and covered in a rich, thick royal icing. Easter has a fruit cake all of its own too, the Simnel cake. This Easter classic is a fruit cake which is topped with a layer of marzipan, it had a layer of marzipan inside then topped with eleven marzipan balls. I was wanting to make a nice celebratory cake for this Spring celebration that wasn’t your usual celebration cake of a layered iced cake or a chocolate laden cake. I see simnel cakes gracing food magazines every Easter so I knew this cake was the next fruit cake to be crossed of my list. I flipped through my magazine scrapbook folder and landed on this version with a  fresh twist. Pistachio and Orange blossom. I’ve never baked with orange blossom before so I was very excited to try it out. It’s gives the cake an incredibly light fresh flavour, a little floral with light orangey tones. I can’t wait to bake with it again, maybe more towards summer perhaps. This fruit cake isn’t as heavy as you usual kind, it only contains two types of dried fruits, sultana’s and currants. I soaked mine in 1 tbsp of brandy for around 15 minutes, this adds a little extra flavour and moistens them up nicely. Simnel cake usually contains mixed peel but seeing as I can’t stand the stuff it’s not gonna get it’s debut in any fruit cake of mine! As well as its top layer of marzipan it also has a thin layer on marzipan in the centre of the cake. The gives the cake a lovely added flavour and texture. The marzipan isn’t any your normal marzipan it’s pistachio marzipan. It’s quick to make and not as time-consuming as you might think. It takes a matter of minutes. To a large bowl combine ground pistachios, ground almonds, icing sugar, caster sugar, almond extract, lemon juice and a beaten egg. Mix together until it comes together then knead until it’s all come together. Toast the pistachios, this will bring out their flavour tenfold. You’ll need 1/3 of the marzipan for the centre of the cake. Roll it out into a 8 inch circle, cover with clingfilm and set aside. Wrap the remainder of the marzipan up in clingfilm and set aside for later. I added more orange zest than was required and discarded the required lemon zest. I wanted to bring more orange to the cake to compliment the orange blossom. Spices are abundant, you can’t have a fruit cake without spice. Cinnamon, ginger and freshly ground nutmeg flavour the cake lightly. All these flavours weave in and out of each other giving you a light and fresh take on a fruit cake. Start it early in the morning as it take up to 2 hours to bake. A low heat is the key when baking fruit cakes, it may take a lot longer to bake than other cakes but if you bake it too fast it will come out dry as a boot. The cake is a simple creaming method for its base. Cream the butter, sugar and your orange zest until light and fluffy. When it’s creaming you can combine the flour, baking powder, salt, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and the remaining pistachios into a medium bowl and also in another medium bowl you can combine the sultanas, currants and the brandy. Add your eggs and orange blossom water then alternating between the dry and fruited mixtures mix everything together. The Simnel cake has 11 marzipan balls on top. They are meant to represent the apostles minus Judas. The cake dates back to medieval times where it would have been eaten on the middle Sunday of lent when the 40 day fast would be relaxed. It’s now traditionally eaten on Easter Sunday. I dusted my version with a light layer of icing sugar, this light sweetness offsets the marzipan nicely. This cake would be great for a tea time treat after you’ve had your traditional Easter lunch, be sure to make room now. Makes – One, 8 inch round cake Ingredients 50 grams (1 1/2 ounces) Pistachios, toasted 150 grams (1 1/


The phrase ‘Listen very carefully, I will say this only once’ comes from which UK television comedy series?

Once per Episode - TV Tropes Once per Episode You need to login to do this. Get Known if you don't have an account Share — Kronk (reacting to a Running Gag ), The Emperor's New School A relative of the Running Gag . This is an event that, instead of happening several times in one episode, happens one time in just about every episode of a show. There is an entire genre of jokes that exists to take advantage of this trope: "Remember that one episode of _____ where...". For example: Remember that one episode of Gilligan's Island where they almost escape from the island, but Gilligan screws it up ? Compare Signature Style . If it happens at the end of an episode, it's Every Episode Ending . If everything is like this, it is Strictly Formula . Also compare Once a Season , where a certain plotline or character story gets a yearly invite. May also overlap with Different in Every Episode if the series follows a specific formula for its references and plots. Examples     open/close all folders       Anime and Manga   Kanon : Ayu runs into Yuuichi, literally or not , in every episode except for the ends of the other girls' arcs. Trigun features a cat skittering across the screen every episode, some times more obviously than others. Said cat is named Kuroneko-sama ("Lady Black Cat"), and was actually the first character designed for the series. Tokyo Mew Mew : Magical Girls have to transform once an episode, but in Tokyo Mew Mew, it got bad enough to be an in-joke with fans — hey, there aren't even monsters around! What's Mew Ichigo doing exactly? Nishizawa of Hayate the Combat Butler eats something while (after her introduction in episode 12) thinking wistfully of Hayate. (She still appears doing it even before her official introduction.) The Mazinger saga: Mazinger Z : Every episode Kouji shouted "Pilder On!" and "Mazin Go!" to dock in its Humongous Mecha and activate it. In some episodes he shouted it even more times if he had to sortie often. Great Mazinger : In the same way and with the same purpose, Tetsuya shouted "Brain Condor!" and "Mazin Go". And Jun shouted "Queen Star On! Venus Go!" every episode after the third one. UFO Robo Grendizer : Every episode Daisuke jumped from a hatch and shouted "DUKE FLEED!" -his real name- to morph his clothes into his Latex Space Suit , and "Dizer Go!" to start Grendizer. The Robot Romance Trilogy : Combattler V : To combine their vehicles -needless to say, it happened every episode-, the team yelled "Let's combine", and if they were ready to combine correctly, Ropetto authorized the combination repeating: "Combine OK". And then you have the Finishing Move ("Choudenji Tatsumaki" and "Choudenji Spin") that were used every episode. Voltes V : Again, the Five-Man Band every episode yelled "Let's Volt In!" to combine in Voltes-V. And every episode they killed the Monster of the Week with the V-Slash . Daimos : Every episode, to transform and activate Daimos, Kazuya yelled "Daimos, Battle Turn!", -pretty uselessly- as performing a kata with his arms. Science Ninja Team Gatchaman : Once every episode all team members screamed: "Transformation" (or, if you watch the Spanish dubbing, "Mutación", that is not an accurate translation -mutación=mutation- but sounds even cooler)" to change their civilian clothes into their super-hero costumes. Serial Experiments Lain : The opening Aspect Montage . Showing Lain on the street outside her house where the shadows aren't quite right. CLANNAD : After Fuko's arc of concludes, she makes random appearances in accordance with this trope. There's a Running Gag in .hack//Legend of the Twilight about Shugo getting bashed in the face and losing a tooth every episode. Fortunately for his dentistry the damage isn't permanent or cumulative, since he is in virtual form when it happens. The gag is dropped in the last few episodes which take a more serious turn. In every episode of most Cutey Honey incarnations (except the recent The Live TV series) someone would ask Honey who she is, to which she would laugh, list her different costumes for the episode (usually three) a


The US television series ‘The Wire’ is set in which city?

Amazon.com: The Wire: The Complete Series: Various: Movies & TV Ad feedback Special Offers and Product Promotions Save Big On Open-Box & Pre-owned: Buy "The Wire: The Complete Seriesâ from Amazon Warehouse Deals and save 65% off the $199.95 list price. Product is eligible for Amazon's 30-day returns policy and Prime or FREE Shipping. See all Open-Box & Pre-owned offers from Amazon Warehouse Deals. Editorial Reviews Product Description In the projects. On the docks. In City Hall. In the schools. In the media. The places and faces have changed, but the game remains the same. Review The Wire: The Complete First Season After one episode of The Wire you'll be hooked. After three, you'll be astonished by the precision of its storytelling. After viewing all 13 episodes of the HBO series' remarkable first season, you'll be cheering a bona-fide American masterpiece. Series creator David Simon was a veteran crime reporter from The Baltimore Sun who cowrote the book that inspired TV's Homicide , and cowriter Ed Burns was a Baltimore cop, lending impeccable street-cred to an inner-city Baltimore saga (and companion piece to The Corner ) that Simon aptly describes as "a visual novel" and "a treatise on institutions and individuals" as opposed to a conventional good-vs.-evil police procedural. Owing a creative debt to the novels of Richard Price (especially Clockers), the series opens as maverick Detective Jimmy McNulty (Dominic West, in a star-making role) is tapping into a vast network of drugs and death around southwest Baltimore's deteriorating housing projects. With a mandate to get results ASAP, a haphazard team is assembled to join McNulty's increasingly complex investigation, built upon countless hours of electronic surveillance. The show's split-perspective plotting is so richly layered, so breathtakingly authentic and based on finely drawn characters brought to life by a perfect ensemble cast, that it defies concise description. Simon, Burns, and their cowriters control every intricate aspect of the unfolding epic; directors are top-drawer (including Clark Johnson, helmer of The Shield's finest episodes), but they are servants to the story, resulting in a TV series like no other: unpredictable, complicated, and demanding the viewer's rapt attention, The Wire is "an angry show" (in Simon's words) that refuses to comfort with easy answers to deep-rooted societal problems. Moral gray zones proliferate in a universe where ruthless killers have a logical code, and where the cops are just as ambiguous as their targets. That ambiguity extends to the ending as well; season 1 leaves several issues unresolved, leaving you begging for the even more impressive developments that await in season 2. --Jeff Shannon The Wire: The Complete Second Season It hardly seems possible, but The Wire's second season is even better than the first . The "visual novel" concept of this masterful HBO series is taken even further in a rich, labyrinthine plot revolving around the longshoremen of Baltimore's struggling cargo docks, where corruption, smuggling, and murder draw the attention of detective McNulty (Dominic West). What follows is a series of events which at first seem unrelated (including 13 bodies found in a cargo container), and then the ongoing effort to topple the drug empire of "Stringer" Bell (Idris Elba) and the imprisoned Avon Barksdale (Wood Harris), whose business is suffering from short supply, high demand, and disruption of distribution. The dutiful diligence of a Marine Police Patrol Officer and the moral outrage of the longshoremen's union leader are also factored into the suspicious goings-on at the loading docks, and what unfolds in these 12 episodes is an American crime epic easily on par with the Godfather saga. Yes, it's that good. Detailed synopsis is pointless; The Wire must be seen, heard, and absorbed to fully appreciate the way in which over 40 characters are flawlessly incorporated into a sprawling but tightly disciplined plot that deals, in the larger sense, with the deindustr


Lacrimal fluid lubricates which part of the human body?

Tear Duct Anatomy Tear Duct Anatomy Tear Duct Anatomy When the eye blinks, the lid pushes the tears across the eye into the drains (puncta) at the inner corner. The drains empty into channels (canaliculi) that connect the eye with the nose. The channels drain into a tear sac (lacrimal sac) that lies beside the nose. The sac narrows into the tear duct (lacrimal duct), which drains through the nasal bone into the nostril. Credits Primary Medical ReviewerJohn Pope, MD - Pediatrics Specialist Medical ReviewerChristopher J. Rudnisky, MD, MPH, FRCSC - Ophthalmology Current as ofNovember 20, 2015 WebMD Medical Reference from Healthwise This information is not intended to replace the advice of a doctor. Healthwise disclaims any liability for the decisions you make based on this information.© 1995-2015 Healthwise, Incorporated. Healthwise, Healthwise for every health decision, and the Healthwise logo are trademarks of Healthwise, Incorporated. Top Picks


Grape Nehi (Knee-high) was the favourite drink of which M*A*S*H* character?

TV ACRES: Food > Beverages> Soda Pop > Graphe Nehi (M*A*S*H)   Soda Pop (Carbonated Drinks) Grape Nehi Soda - Favorite drink of Corporal Walter "Radar" O'Reilly, the naive company clerk on the military sitcom M*A*S*H/CBS/1972-83. When he visited the officer's lounge or Rosie's bar, Grape Nehi was his beverage of choice. Grape soda was also the favorite drink of Atlanta-based lawyer, Ben Matlock (Andy Griffith) who enjoyed "washing down" a hot dog snack with a cool, bubbly bottle of grape soda on episodes of the legal drama MATLOCK/NBC/ABC/1986-95 TRIVIA NOTE:  On the military sitcom M*A*S*H/CBS/1972-83 Colonel Potter (Harry Morgan) was allergic to tomato juice. He'd get blotchy all over if he drank it. External Links


Newmarket, Cheltenham and Epsom are towns in England associated with which sport?

The top ten racecourses to visit in the United Kingdom - The best racecourse, including Cheltenham, Ascot, Aintree, Newmarket, Sandown, York, Goodwood, Epsom, Doncaster and Hamilton - CheltenhamFestival.net The top ten racecourses to visit in the United Kingdom The top ten racecourses to visit in the United Kingdom Cheltenham Festival Staff in Cheltenham Experience 7 Oct 2015 56 shares Share We take a look at the top ten racecourses in the UK. We take a look at the top ten racecourses in the United Kingdom and let you know what makes them so special. There are sixty registered Flat and National Hunt racecourses across the United Kingdom, each offering tremendous racing festivities in picturesque surroundings - from Cheltenham racecourse, the home of english jump racing to the glitz and glamour of Ascot, the venue of the Royal meeting. We have compiled a list of the top ten racecourses to visit in the United Kingdom: 1 - Cheltenham Racecourse -  http://cheltenham.thejockeyclub.co.uk/ Located at Prestbury Park, in Gloucestershire, Cheltenham racecourse plays host to the best jumping action in the world.  Set amongst 350 acres in the lee of the Cotswold hills, Cheltenham is a must-visit venue for any National Hunt fan, particularly in March for the world renowned four-day Cheltenham Festival. The Festival, or as it’s better known, the ‘Greatest Show on Turf’ is a spectacular meeting held each year in spring, in which racing fans from around the globe congregate to watch the finest star performers of the National Hunt sphere compete in absorbing battles. 28 races are staged across four days of absorbing racing, each with a dazzling main event. The Champion Hurdle is the feature contest on day one of the meeting, a race that has showcased hurdling giants such as Persian War, Istabraq and in recent seasons, Hurricane Fly and Faugheen. The Queen Mother Champion Chase is a sight to behold on Ladies Day at the Festival, the World Hurdle is the feature race on day three, while the blue riband Gold Cup brings the meeting to a crescendo on day four, and is the most prestigious of all National Hunt races. Travel to Cheltenham:  By Car - The course is a mile from Cheltenham town centre. Take the A40 or M5 to Cheltenham and follow the AA signs to the course. By Train - Cheltenham Spa station links with a bus service direct to the racecourse. 2 - Ascot Racecourse -  https://www.ascot.co.uk/ Ascot is not only a leading racecourse on the international stage, but is synonymous with quality and excellence. If you seek unparalleled racing and a memorable day out, the Berkshire venue is the place to visit.  Ascot is the home to nine of the 32 annual UK-wide Group 1 races, including the King Stand Stakes, the Prince Of Wales’s Stakes, the Golden Jubilee Stakes, the King George VI and Queen Elizabeth Stakes, and the iconic Ascot Gold Cup. The unquestionable highlight of the year is Royal Ascot in June with five days of tradition, pageantry and style, in which The Queen attends annually.  Outside of the Royal meeting, Ascot hosts a number of prestigious National Hunt events, like the Long Walk Hurdle, the Victor Chandler Chase and the Ascot Chase. Travel to Ascot: By Car - Ascot Racecourse is situated approximately 45 minutes from London by car and easily accessible from the M3, M4 and M25. By Train - There is a frequent service to Ascot from Reading and London Waterloo. The average journey time is 27 minutes from Reading and 46 minutes from Waterloo. The railway station is a seven minute walk from the racecourse. 3 - Aintree Racecourse -  http://aintree.thejockeyclub.co.uk/ Aintree racecourse, located just outside the city of Liverpool is the venue of one of the world’s most watched sporing events, The Grand National. Watched by an extraordinary annual audience of over 600 million, the world famous four-and-a-half mile race is staged at the three day National meeting in spring, and features 30 obstacles to jump, including the giant Becher’s Brook. The Grand National has made superstars of jockeys, horses and trainers over the years, none more s


In the UK the clocks move forward an hour during which month of the year?

Time changes in year 2017 for United Kingdom – England – London Mar 26, 2017 - Daylight Saving Time Starts When local standard time is about to reach Sunday, March 26, 2017, 1:00:00 am clocks are turned forward 1 hour to Sunday, March 26, 2017, 2:00:00 am local daylight time instead Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour later on Mar 26, 2017 than the day before. There will be more light in the evening .


Which Thomas hardy novel is often referred to in the book ‘Fifty Shades of Grey’ by E L James?

Fifty Shades of Grey : E L James : 9780345803481 Fifty Shades of Grey US$9.55 US$15.95 You save US$6.40 Free delivery worldwide Add to basket Add to wishlist Description When literature student Anastasia Steele goes to interview young entrepreneur Christian Grey, she encounters a man who is beautiful, brilliant, and intimidating. The unworldly, innocent Ana is startled to realize she wants this man and, despite his enigmatic reserve, finds she is desperate to get close to him. Unable to resist Ana's quiet beauty, wit, and independent spirit, Grey admits he wants her, too--but on his own terms. Shocked yet thrilled by Grey's singular erotic tastes, Ana hesitates. For all the trappings of success--his multinational businesses, his vast wealth, his loving family--Grey is a man tormented by demons and consumed by the need to control. When the couple embarks on a daring, passionately physical affair, Ana discovers Christian Grey's secrets and explores her own dark desires. Erotic, amusing, and deeply moving, the Fifty Shades Trilogy is a tale that will obsess you, possess you, and stay with you forever. show more Product details 127                   x 201                   x 25mm                                   | 372g Publication date Adult & Contemporary Romance About E L James E L James is a former TV executive, wife and mother of two based in West London. Since early childhood she dreamed of writing stories that readers would fall in love with, but put those dreams on hold to focus on her family and her career. She finally plucked up the courage to put pen to paper with her first novel, "Fifty Shades of Grey." show more Review quote A GoodReads Choice Awards Finalist for Best Romance `In a class by itself.` --`Entertainment Weekly` show more Review Text A GoodReads Choice Awards Finalist for Best Romance "In a class by itself." - Entertainment Weekly show more Customer reviews It's pretty good if you like super dominoring men but Fifty Shades of Grey Christian Grey is not that dominant in my book. He's like, the baby low class dom. The story is ok but I still cried a lot reading this. It's not all Kink as what people say, the story is pretty ok but Anna annoys me a littlel A little dumb. Christian loves her for some reason that I will never get. Christian is the saddest person i've ever read. The music he plays adds on to my waterworks. In all, the book is worth reading if you look at it a little deeper that the BDSM part of it. Give it a chance. show more by Liz Ramlee I think I need to clear something up, before I begin. Fifty Shades of Grey is hardly BDSM literature; in fact, it's hardly erotic literature. It has explicit sex scenes and breaks readers into the world of sex toys and equipment, yes (for those of us who never knew what a Cat o' Nine Tails or kegel balls were-psh, amateurs)-but if this is what people are being introduced to as "erotica," no wonder they've been severely disappointed. To those who haven't been disappointed, or have even been ridiculously enchanted by James's series: what. the. hell. is wrong with you??? Pornographic writing and a list of submissive rules/toys do NOT equate to erotica. Take it from me, who's read dirtier, sexier, filthier, and way more taboo than this. Please, just trust me on this one.  This book isn't evil because of its portrayal of an "unhealthy relationship," which is what I'm hearing from a lot of reviewers, or at least the conservative ones. The BDSM lifestyle has nothing to do with domestic abuse or inequality between partners; in a sense, it's power play-roleplaying for pleasure, and is perfectly sane and perfectly safe. I've seen many D/s relationships (in real life and in other books) that are way more tasteful than in Christian and Anastasia, but I won't divulge because this isn't a lesson about BDSM. The point is, if you can't stand the idea of pain for pleasure, you shouldn't be complaining about the "unhealthy relationship" in the first place. As for me, I can handle whipping, I can h


Which bespoke gentleman’s tailor is located at No 1 Savile Row, London?

Savile Row Tailors, Mens Suits, Gieves & Hawkes Savile Row Tailoring - Gieves & Hawkes For all e-commerce order enquiries ecommerce@gievesandhawkes.com For all shop or general enquiries tel: +44 (0) 20 7434 2001 Monday – Friday 9AM-5.30PM © GIEVES & HAWKES


English poet John Keats is buried in which European country?

Protestant Cemetery in Rome | John Keats Grave | Shelley's Grave | Rome The Protestant Cemetery in Rome is Commonly Known as the Englishmen’s Cemetery: Graves of John Keats and Joseph Severn The Protestant Cemetery in Rome is officially known as the Cimitero Acattolico or “Non-Catholic Cemetery”.  More commonly referred to as the Cimitero degli Inglesi (Englishmen’s Cemetery), it is the final resting place of two famous English poets, John Keats and Percy Shelley. The Protestant Cemetery is not just for Englishmen. It is the burial place for non-Catholics from all nationalities.  Amongst its notable burials are Goethe’s son, English writers, Russian painters, German authors, Italian philosophers, American sculptors, etc. The most famous graves in the Protestant Cemetery are those of John Keats and Percy Shelley. Keats was seriously ill with tuberculosis when it was suggested by his doctors that he move to Italy for the warmer climate. His friend Joseph Severn accompanied him on the journey which they made on September 17, 1820. Due to bad weather and quarantine Keats only reached Rome on November 14. He moved into a villa on the Spanish Steps which today is the Keats-Shelley Memorial House museum. Despite care, Keats died on February 23, 1821, three months after arriving in Rome. He was only 25. Keat’s Grave In a quiet corner in the old part of the graveyard is Keats’ grave. Keats had requested that he be placed under a unnamed tombstone which contained only the words, “Here lies one whose name was writ in water.” His friends Severn and Brown who erected the tombstone included the following longer epitaph: This Grave contains all that was Mortal of a YOUNG ENGLISH POET, Who on his Death Bed, in the Bitterness of his Heart at the Malicious Power of his Enemies Desired these Words to be engraven on his Tomb Stone: “Here lies One Whose Name was writ in Water” Feb. 24 1821 Grave of Shelley Shelley’s Grave Shelley too died at a young age.  On 8 July 1822, just before his 30th birthday, he drowned in a sudden storm while sailing back in his schooner from Livorno to Lerici.  He was cremated on the beach near Viareggio and his ashes were interred at the Protestant Cemetery. Joseph Severn who died in 1879 is buried next to Keats grave. The Protestant Cemetery is close to the Pyramid of Cestius and is easy to reach by Metro.  Catch the Blue line in the direction of Laurentina and get off at Piramide.


In the human body, Stress, Greenstick and Compound are all types of what?

Types of Fractures Types of fractures Study-Aids about Bones and the Skeletal System: See also: Types of Fractures There are several different types of fractures. As with types of joints , types of fractures can be classified into different numbers of groups (or "classes") depending on the level of detail required. A short list of different types of fractures is: Partial (fracture) - incomplete break of bone, e.g. a greenstick fracture or a hairline fracture. Complete (fracture) - complete break resulting in bone being separated into 2 or more pieces. Closed or "Simple" (fracture) - fractured bone(s) do not break through the skin. Open or "Compound" (fracture) - at least some part of fractured bone(s) protrude through the skin . These are just some of the most basic terms used to refer to bone fractures. Some fractures fall into more than one category, e.g. a "complete" fracture may be "open" or "closed". Many courses in human anatomy & physiology (A&P) require more detailed knowledge of fractures than the short list above. Check the requirements of your course to find out the list necessary for full marks in your exam(s). The following information may exceed that required for some first-level courses e.g. GCSE and A-Level. Basic information about different types of fractures is listed in the following table. Types of Bone Fractures taught on introductory-level courses e.g. in anatomy & physiology 1. Simple A simple fracture is a clean break in a bone causing no (or very little) disturbance to the overlying skin. There are several sub-types of "simple fracture", i.e. terms that can be used to describe specific simple fractures in more detail: Simple transverse fractures - at right-angles or almost right-angles to the long axis of the bone. Transverse fractures are sometimes called "chalkstick fractures" because the broken bone has been said to resemble a broken stick of chalk. Simple oblique fractures - are those in which the break is at an angle of 30 degrees (30o) or more to the long axis of the bone. Simple spiral fractures - the line of the fracture spirals around the bone, can be due to torsional forces. 2. Greenstick A greenstick fracture is an incomplete break in a bone (i.e. loss of continuity in the structure of the bone) in which part of the outer-shell of the bone remains intact. Greenstick fractures tend to occur in children, whose bones are more flexible (less brittle) than those of adults - but not all fractures in children are greenstick fractures. Healing of greenstick fractures is usually relatively quick. 3. Compound (= "open") A compound fracture (also called an open fracture) involves a broken bone piercing and often protruding through the overlying skin. If the bone is not visibly exposed as a result of having broken through the skin it is still a compound/open fracture if the bone did so at some stage but has since reverted back or been moved within the overlaying skin. There are two types of compound fractures: Fracture open from within out - meaning that the broken bone pushed outwards breaking the skin from the inside of the body,          and Fracture open from without in - meaning that the skin was first broken by trauma from outside the body directed inwards towards the body/bone, sometimes with severe force. Of the 2 types of open fractures, those open from without in generally involve more severe damage and risk of infection than those open from within out. 4. Comminuted        (= "multifragmentary") A comminuted fracture is also known as a multifragmentary fracture and is characterized by the bone being broken into more than two pieces. There are several sub-types of "comminuted fracture" or "multifragmentary fracture" that describe specific forms of these fractures in more detail, e.g.: Spiral wedge fracture - due to torsional force(s) Bending wedge fracture - usually due to direct or indirect violence Complex spiral fracture - has more than one spiral element Complex segmental fracture - has one or more distinct "complete" sections of bone, as opposed to multiple small


At which European winter sports resort is the Cresta Run?

20 great winter sports destinations | CNN Travel 20 great winter sports destinations 20 great winter sports destinations Best ways to get sweaty in the snow. Don't forget your sunscreen By Winnie So 21 December, 2011 Whether you’re a snow bunny looking for a bit of glamorous, off-piste fun or a powder hound itching for a fix, there’s plenty of frolicking to be had for all manner of snow lovers. For snow bunnies Classic movies made these hills glam, but please resist the one-piece neon snowsuit. 1. Aspen, United States Aspen has a reputation for being the winter playground of models and moguls, celebrities and socialites. With four mountains to choose from -- Aspen Mountain, Aspen Highlands, Buttermilk and Snowmass -- there’s plenty of terrain for snow bunnies to give chase. It’s a good idea to conserve some energy for Aspen’s hopping après-ski and nightlife. Grab a few drinks at 39 degrees in Sky Hotel before a sumptuous meal at Nobu’s Matsuhisa or Il Mulino  then check out what’s playing at Belly Up . Nearest airport: Aspen, Colorado, United States. Obviously, this is not a spectator sport. 2. Courchevel 1850, France Courchevel 1850 is both the highest in elevation and in prices in the Three Valleys (Les Trois Vallées of Courchevel, Méribel and Les Menuires), which now includes a fourth valley -- Maurienne. There’s plenty of entertainment off-piste. Hot and happening après-ski spots include Le Tremplin or Kudeta . Or dance till the wee hours in Les Caves or La Grange . Nearest airports: Lyon, France or Geneva, Switzerland or by rail to Moûtiers Salins. Which kind of junkie would you rather have in your family? 3. St. Moritz, Switzerland If you prefer your fun a little less alcohol-fueled, Saint Moritz offers more for the adrenaline junkie. There’s the famed Cresta Run , a toboggan run exclusively for daredevils where the top speed can hit 140 kph. Or try the Bob run , the world’s last remaining natural ice run from St Moritz to Celerina (1,722 meters). For those who perfer watching men prove their athletic prowess on racing steeds, there’s the annual St Moritz World Cup Polo on Snow . Nearest airport: Engadin, Switzerland or rail to St. Moritz. Whistler, BC's friendliest city. 4. Whistler-Blackcomb, Canada Whistler-Blackcomb is a great place for ski and snowboard-loving parents to introduce their toddlers to the piste. Many of the resort’s facilities have been designed to ensure a great learning experience for young children. There are designated “Go Slow” and “Family” zones as well as kid centers on both Whistler and Blackcomb mountains. In Blackcomb, there’s a Big Easy Terrain Garden and a children’s adventure park complete with a ski-through castle. There are fully-licensed childcare programs for kids as young as 18 months old so even new mommies get a chance to hit the slopes. Nearest airport: Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. "Good work, son. Now where did you pack those cookies for dad?" 5. Beaver Creek, United States Beaver Creek loves kiddies. For seven weeks over the winter season, the resort organizes special family activities with complimentary offers for kids. Outside of those weeks, kids will still have a blast with complimentary après-ski chocolate chip cookies at 3 p.m., and every week there’s storytelling on the hill and an in-village street fair with music, magic and more. Nearest airport: Eagle, Colorado, United States. Junior Sean Whites in training. 6. Club Med, Worldwide Club Med’s all-inclusive resorts (no extra charge for equipment) are known the world over for being family-friendly. Their ski resorts in Chamonix-Mont Blanc and Villars-sur-Ollon offer Baby Club Med childcare for babies as young as four months old. For older kids, there are tailored programs for different age groups all the way up to teens. From four years old, kids can join their own ski or snowboarding classes. And in their Méribel and Val Thorens resorts, there’s the added convenience of ski-in-ski-out, especially handy for parents who don’t want to have to carry their tired children’s skis. Various locations in France, Switz


What is the collective name for the first ten amendments of the United States Constitution?

The- - -  is the collective name for the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. Question and answer The- - -  is the collective name for the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. The Bill of Rights is collective name for the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. Expert answered| debnjerry |Points 33430| The- - - is the collective name for the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. New answers There are no new answers. Comments Weegy: 1.poverty 2.injustice 3.racial segregation 4.discrimination(gender,racial,social,etc..) 5.injustice 5.crime and violence 6.child abuse 7.mental illness (More) Question how do i rewrite a poem Weegy: Make sure you are fully clear of the meaning behind the poem, then change the format of it to make it fit a different audience and purpose. E.g. If changing a piece written last Century or before then, change the language to words we use today. (More) Question what the mockingbird in To Kill a Mockingbird represents Weegy: The mockingbird represents the innocent, harmless characters such as Tom Robinson, Boo Radley, and the children (especially Scout). [  The title is taken from a quote in the book, where Atticus says "Shoot all the bluejays you want, if you can hit 'em, but remember it's a sin to kill a mockingbird." Later, Miss Maudie Atkinson explains that "Mockingbirds don't do one thing but make music for us to enjoy." This shows that they are innocent, and that is why Atticus forbids his children to kill them. Read more: ] (More) Question Asked 7/2/2012 3:37:39 PM 0 Answers/Comments Use your own words to explain what Amendment II, "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed." means. Weegy: It meant that every citizen has a right to defend themselves and it could not be taken. However, havingn a system of militia referred to as police is necessary so that people should not move in a society bearing arms (More) Question Asked 7/3/2012 3:43:15 PM 0 Answers/Comments what Amendment X, "The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people." means Weegy: In my opinion, Amendment X is one way of strengthening the democratic form of government in the United States which has variations in each of the states. [ One situation that can be applied to this amendment is when a state decides on a case that is not specifically covered in the constitution therefore it is up to the state to decide. ] (More) Question


The Virtues The Virtues Eucharist T-Shirt The Virtues Virtues!  We all think we are virtuous, but so many people can’t name more than a few of them.  In the Catholic Church, there are three very distinct categories of virtues which we all should be praying to have more of.  The first category is known as the Cardinal Virtues, the second is known as the Theological Virtues, and the third is the Capital Virtues.  There are many others as well, but for the sake of this discussion, only these three types will be discussed.     THE CARDINAL VIRTUES The Cardinal Virtues are four moral virtues that are the foundation for the others.  Cardinal comes from the Latin “cardo”, which means “hinge.”   The Cardinal virtues can all be acquired through practice, and by observing others who are older and wiser than you are. All other virtues hinge on the following four Cardinal virtues: Prudence:  St. Thomas Aquinas once said that prudence was the primary cardinal virtue, because it is concerned with the intellect.  Prudence is basically the ability to distinguish what is good and bad in any given situation, and to take appropriate action.   For instance, if you are in a big hurry on the freeway, and you know that you are in an area closely monitored by the police for speeding, it would not be prudent to go faster than the speed limit. Justice: St. Thomas Aquinas ranked Justice as the second Cardinal Virtue, because it deals with the will.  Justice is the virtue that demands that we give everyone exactly what is due them. For instance, if the cashier gives you too much change back at the counter after a purchase, justice says that you must give back the extra money, if you know about it.  And since justice is concerned with rights, it is very important to remember that natural rights always come before legal rights, as in the right to life of babies. Fortitude:  Another word for fortitude is courage.  In the Christian sense, fortitude is the virtue that allows us to overcome our fears and continue in our Christian tasks.  For instance, the 12 Apostles before Pentecost were hiding in fear of the Jews. After Pentecost, the Apostles boldly spoke out and were imprisoned for their outspoken beliefs in Christ.  So here we see that fortitude is not only an acquired virtue, but it is also one of the 4 Cardinal virtues that the Holy Spirit can give us, as well. Temperance:  This virtue is one we all could use more of today. Temperance is concerned with the restraint and moderation of our desires for food, sex, pleasure, and drink.   Where prudence dictates our actions based on externals, temperance dictates our actions based on internals.  There is nothing wrong with sex in marriage, or food, or legitimate pleasure, or drink, of course, but when they start to own our will, instead of our will owning them, then we will experience the devil’s compensation of VD, unwanted pregnancy,  obesity, sloth, or hangovers.   THE THEOLOGICAL VIRTUES The 3 Theological Virtues are straight out of the Bible, and can only be acquired as a free gift from God.  God pours these virtues into our very being through sanctifying grace, which we all know is obtained through the seven sacraments. They are also called supernatural virtues.  They are as follows: Faith:  The theological virtue that is “the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen,” our firm belief in God and all that He has revealed to us through Holy Mother Church. Faith is an intellectual virtue, and if we are true to ourselves, we will know that God is infallible, and He cannot be deceived, nor can he deceive us.  We then know that He has revealed all truth in His Church, and we will not deviate one iota from the Church’s teaching on faith and salvation. Faith manifests itself in how we handle our day-to-day lives, how we treat others, and in our Catholic devotions.  It is written on our hearts, and all of our actions are the result of our faith.  One of the ways we know we have true faith is if we are very afraid of offending God in anything, and are very anxious to please Him in ev


How Many Sides Does a Pentagon Have    Real Estate / How Many Sides Does a Pentagon Have How Many Sides Does a Pentagon Have Aug 31, 2011 To say the truth, not everybody knows much about geometry. So it can be difficult for many people to give the right answer to rather a simple question, “How many sides does a pentagon1 have?” The word “pentagon” is of Greek origin, and its prefix “penta” (from Greek “pente”) means “five”. If you know this, you can easily answer how many sides there are in a pentagon. A pentagon3 has five sides If it is a regular pentagon, all its sides are of equal length. The angles of every pentagon amount to 5400. In a regular pentagon, each angle measures 1080. Both shapes on the picture below are pentagons. The first one is regular. Different Polygons There are also other polygons2 with various numbers of sides, and the following table will give you some information about them. Name of Polygon Pentacontagon 50 All regular polygons have equal sides and equal internal angles. Nature has many examples of such polygons. The most widely-known of them are wax honeycombs in the form of hexagon which bees make for storing honey. The Pentagon The Department of Defense of the United States of America is headquartered in the building called the Pentagon. Its name is so popular that people use it meaning the Department of Defense. It is not difficult to guess that the building has the shape of a pentagon. It was designed by George Bergstrom, the American architect, and John McShain became the general contractor. The Pentagon was dedicated on the 15th of January, 1943. Now the Pentagon, situated in Arlington County, Virginia, is the largest office building in the world. Its floor area is about 604 000 square meters, and about 344 000 square meters are used for offices. More than 25 000 employees work in the Pentagon. The vast majority of them are the military, though there are also civilian workers and support personnel. The building of the Pentagon has five floors and two basement levels. Every floor has five corridors. The total length of the corridors adds up to 28.2 kilometers. The central plaza also has the shape of a pentagon. Its area is equal to approximately 20 000 square meters. The plaza is informally called “ground zero”. This nickname came into being in the times of the Cold War. It was supposed that in a possible nuclear war the USSR would target a nuclear missile at the plaza. It is interesting that the Pentagon’s groundbreaking was on September 11, 1941, and exactly sixty years later the hijacked airplane was crashed into its territory. This act of terrorism killed 189 people: 59 persons aboard, 125 employees, and 5 hijackers. If you ever forget how many sides a pentagon has, just try and remember what the Pentagon looks like. It will be a good tip for you. A pentagon (from Greek word “pente”, which means “five”) is a five-sided polygon. A self-intersecting form of a pentagon is a pentagram. A polygon (from Greek words “polus”, which means “many”, and “gonia”, which means “angle”) is a two-dimensional shape, made of several straight lines, which are all connected up. The Pentagon is the building where the headquarters of the Department of Defense of the United States of America is located. This name is widely used for denoting the Department.


What colour Cat’s-Eyes mark the nearside of a motorway in Britain?

What colours are the reflective studs and cats eyes on the UK roads About this site A very frequent question asked on driving lessons by students, who are studying for   their theory tests, concerns the colours of the cats eyes road studs that are seen   between the lanes and slip roads on dual carriageways and other major roads in the   UK. Sometimes you may also see Green/Yellow studs marking where road works are taking   place, showing you any temporary lane layouts that may be in force. When driving at night it’s always wise to observe the cat’s eyes and their colours   effectively, so you know where you are on the road and can complete any possible   lane changes safely. Cat’s eyes are extremely effective in the fog to highlight the road edges and lane   dividers, when visibility may be very limited. RED: Marks the left edge of the road, showing that you should not cross the line. GREEN: Marks the edge of the carriageway where there are slip roads, parking bays and bus   stops. WHITE: Marks the lanes or the middle of the road. AMBER: Marks the central reservation of the road, making you aware that you are on the extreme   right lane available.


According to the proverb, ‘Many hands make… ‘what’?

Oct. 2001 Proverb: " Many hands make light work." -  Haya (Tanzania) Haya ( Tanzania ) Proverb Background, Explanation, Meaning and Everyday Use If many people cooperate work that would have otherwise been very heavy for one person becomes light to each participant because each of them does only a part of it. Africans, besides their poverty of not having good technical equipment for everyday activities, culturally depended on one another. This is their culture, collective ethnic and united kingdoms. There are many African proverbs nurturing this concept like Two ants do not fail to pull a grasshopper. An ant is a very small insect, but with the combined strength of two they can pull a grasshopper. The African belief in a collective strength led people to keep close to extended families (polygamy and many children), ethnic groups and a uniform way of life. They built their houses very close, squeezed in one area and cultivated the same crops. These manual works were done together so many hands were needed to make the work light. The well-organized ethnic groups planned their way of living. For example, men went hunting together and collected firewood in the forest. For security when visiting friends, traveling from one village to the next was done in twos or threes. Women also worked in groups when fetching water from a river, planting crops and celebrating feasts especially weddings. Mikono mingi kazi haba. Many hands make light work. In case of danger every man could come to the scene with a spear to fight against an enemy or kill a lion. There was a high sense of participation and responsibility for the security of the whole ethnic group or a village. They were not spectators, but role-players. This Haya Proverb in Tanzania teaches our society to adhere to UNITY that is the key to FREEDOM that is the hunger of our time. Every organized society needs a collective power from everybody, which is the root of human development. Nobody is an island. Nowadays we speak about cultural corruptions. It is because everybody wants to follow his/her own way. The sense of togetherness has disappeared from the minds of our youth. Instead the sense of independence, even among children, is the ruling power. Individualism is taking place and weakening unity. People are killed in different circumstances even by wild animals. This is happening partly because the security from the society is no longer there. Instead people are depending on guns and bombs. Biblical Parallels One of the outstanding biblical passages is the "Prayer of Jesus" in John's Gospel: "I pray that they may all be one. Father! May they be in us, just as you are in me and I in you. May they be one, so that the world will believe that you sent me. I gave them the same glory you gave me, so that they may be one. Just as you and me are one and that you love them as you love me." (John 17: 20- 23). In these words Jesus points out the relationship and dependence among the Trinity and his disciples. This is the art of evangelisation to be united with the Trinity through Jesus Christ, Unity of God and his people. The Bible is full of beautiful passages about helping one another and living in unity and love. To mention a few: "Where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I in the midst of them" (Matthew 18:20) "Woe to him who is alone; when he falls he has not another to lift him up." (Eccl. 4:10b) "Behold how good and pleasant it is when brothers dwell in unity" (Psalm 133). On the first disciples: "The groups of believers was one in mind and heart" (Acts 4:32). In the Bible we can find many examples of this Haya proverb: Many hands make light work. For example, Jesus himself allowed Simon of Cyrene to carry the cross after Him. Contemporary Use and Religious Application Small Christian Communities should be a continuation of the life of the first Christians. All believers continued together in close fellowship and shared their belongings with one another, thus strengthening their faith (Acts 2:44 and 4:32). One of the most common Swahili proverbs is Umoja ni nguvu


Which breed of bird was used in mines to detect dangerous gases?

BBC ON THIS DAY | 30 | 1986: Coal mine canaries made redundant About This Site | Text Only 1986: Coal mine canaries made redundant More than 200 canary birds are being phased out of Britain's mining pits, according to new plans by the government. Modern technology is being favoured over the long-serving yellow feathered friend of the miner in detecting harmful gases which may be present underground. New electronic detectors will replace the bird because they are said to be cheaper in the long run and more effective in indicating the presence of pollutants in the air otherwise unnoticed by miners. The gas detectors will be hand-held and carry a digital reading which appears on a screen alerting miners to the extent of the gases. The birds' replacement will be introduced gradually next year. Miners are said to be saddened by the latest set of redundancies in their industry but do not intend to dispute the decision. The removal of the canaries will end a mining tradition in Britain dating back to 1911, since when two canaries have been employed by each pit. Signs of distress They are so ingrained in the culture miners report whistling to the birds and coaxing them as they worked, treating them as pets. The canary is particularly sensitive to toxic gases such as carbon monoxide which is colourless, odourless and tasteless. This gas could easily form underground during a mine fire or after an explosion. Following a mine fire or explosion, mine rescuers would descend into the mine, carrying a canary in a small wooden or metal cage. Any sign of distress from the canary was a clear signal the conditions underground were unsafe and miners should be evacuated from the pit and the mineshafts made safer.


In Greek mythology which of the three Gorgons was the only mortal?

MEDUSA & GORGONS (Medousa & Gorgones) - Snake-Haired Monsters of Greek Mythology Terrible, Fierce (gorgos) Gorgon Medusa, Athenian red-figure amphora C5th B.C., Staatliche Antikensammlungen THE GORGONES (Gorgons) were three powerful, winged daimones named Medousa (Medusa), Sthenno and Euryale. Of the three sisters only Medousa was mortal. King Polydektes of Seriphos once commanded the hero Perseus to fetch her head. He accomplished this with the help of the gods who equipped him with a reflective shield, a curved sword, winged boots and helm of invisibility. When he fell upon Medousa and decapitated her, two creatures sprang forth from the wound--the winged horse Pegasos (Pegasus) and the giant Khrysaor (Chrysaor). Perseus fled with the monster's head in a sack and her two angry sisters chasing close on his heels. According to late classical poets, Medousa was once a beautiful woman who was transformed into a monster by Athena as punishment for lying with Poseidon in her shrine. Earlier Greek writers and artists, however, simply portray her as a monster born into a large family of monsters. The three Gorgones were depicted in ancient Greek vase painting and sculpture as winged women with broad, round heads, serpentine locks of hair, large staring eyes, wide mouths, lolling tongues, the tusks of swine, flared nostrils, and sometimes short, coarse beards.  Medousa was humanised in late classical art with the face of a beautiful woman. In mosaic art her round face was wreathed with coiling snakes and adorned with a pair of small wings on the brow. FAMILY OF THE GORGONS [1.1] PHORKYS & KETO (Hesiod Theogony 270, Apollodorus 1.10) [1.2] PHORKYS (Aeschylus Prometheus Bound 794, Pausanias 2.21.5, Nonnus Dionysiaca 24.270) [2.1] GORGO & KETO (Hyginus Pref & Fabulae 151) NAMES [1.1] MEDOUSA, EURYALE, STHENNO (Hesiod Theogony 270, Pindar Pythian 12, Apollodorus 2.39, Hyginus Pref, Nonnus Dionysiaca 40.227) OFFSPRING OF MEDOUSA [1.1] PEGASOS , KHRYSAOR (by Poseidon ) (Hesiod Theogony 278, Apollodorus 2.40, Lycophron 840, Hyginus Pref, Nonnus Dionysiaca 31.13) ENCYCLOPEDIA GORGO and GO′RGONES (Gorgô and Gorgones). Homer knows only one Gorgo, who, according to the Odyssey (xi. 633), was one of the frightful phantoms in Hades: in the Iliad (v. 741, viii. 349, xi. 36; comp. Virg. Aen. vi. 289), the Aegis of Athena contains the head of Gorgo, the terror of her enemies. Euripides (Ion, 989) still speaks of only one Gorgo, although Hesiod (Theog. 278) had mentioned three Gorgones, the daughters of Phorcys and Ceto, whence they are sometimes called Phorcydes or Phorcides. (Aeschyl. Prom. 793, 797; Pind. Pyth. xii. 24; Ov. Met. v. 230.) The names of the three Gorgones are Stheino (Stheno or Stenusa), Euryale, and Medusa (Hes. l. c.; Apollod. ii. 4. § 2), and they are conceived by Hesiod to live in the Western Ocean, in the neighbourhood of Night and the Hesperides. But later traditions place them in Libya. (Herod. ii. 91; Paus. ii. 21. § 6.) They are described (Scut. Here. 233) as girded with serpents, raising their heads, vibrating their tongues, and gnashing their teeth; Aeschylus (Prom. 794. &c., Choëph. 1050) adds that they had wings and brazen claws, and enormous teeth. On the chest of Cypselus they were likewise represented with wings. (Paus. v. 18. § 1.) Medusa, who alone of her sisters was mortal, was, according to some legends, at first a beautiful maiden, but her hair was changed into serpents by Athena, in consequence of her having become by Poseidon the mother of Chrysaor and Pegasus, in one of Athena's temples. (Hes. Theog. 287, &c.; Apollod. ii. 4. § 3; Ov. Met. iv. 792; comp. Perseus.) Her head was now of so fearful an appearance, that every one who looked at it was changed into stone. Hence the great difficulty which Perseus had in killing her; and Athena afterwards placed the head in the centre of her shield or breastplate. There was a tradition at Athens that the head of Medusa was buried under a mound in the Agora. (Paus. ii. 21. § 6, v. 12. § 2.) Athena gave to Heracles a lock of Medusa (concealed in an urn), for it h


Which member of The Beatles returned his MBE medal in protest against the British government’s support of the US war in Vietnam?

Rule Forty Two - » What’s an MBE, anyway? Why did John Lennon give his back? Blog Archives What’s an MBE, anyway? Why did John Lennon give his back? The M.B.E. (Member of the Order of the British Empire) was an award invented by King George V in 1917 to commemorate services to the war effort by people who weren’t at the frontlines. All the Beatles received the medal in 1965, which entitled them to a payment of forty pounds a year and free admission to the Whispering Gallery at St. Paul’s Cathedral (ordinarily about a shilling). The Beatles were somewhat mystified as to why the Queen was honoring them, but generally cheerful about the notion. As Ringo Starr put it, “We’re going to meet the Queen and she’s going to give us a badge. I thought, ‘This is cool.'” Lennon later said that the Beatles had gotten stoned at Buckingham Palace before the ceremony, smoking a joint in the bathroom; George Harrison said it was just tobacco. When the Beatles finally met Queen Elizabeth II, they thought that her majesty was a pretty nice girl, but she didn’t have a lot to say. (Really.) The Beatles’ parents were pleased; the group largely forgot about their medals, although Harrison and Paul McCartney later used theirs as jacket decorations at the Sgt. Pepper photo shoot. Lennon gave his to his beloved Aunt Mimi, who hung it over her mantelpiece. But as the years went by, he had second thoughts about his implied endorsement of the British government and royal family, so on November 25, 1969, he sent the medal back to the queen, seizing on whatever excuse seemed handy. His accompanying note read, “Your majesty, I am returning this MBE in protest against Britain’s involvement in the Nigeria-Biafra thing, against our support of America in Vietnam and against Cold Turkey slipping down the charts. With love, John Lennon.” (When the region of Biafra attempted to break away from Nigeria in the late ’60s and a civil war ensued, Great Britain provided the ruling party with air support. Lennon’s solo single “Cold Turkey” peaked on the UK charts at just #14.) Lennon said at the time, “The Queen’s intelligent. It won’t spoil her cornflakes.” (Excerpted from the 2006 book Is Tiny Dancer Really Elton’s Little John?: Music’s Most Enduring Mysteries, Myths, and Rumors Revealed, published by Three Rivers Press, written by Gavin Edwards.)


Mark Renton, Daniel Murphy and Francis Begbie are all characters in which 1993 novel?

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In which British city is Ninian Park railway station?

Ninian Park Railway Station (NNP) - Leckwith - 2 tips from 119 visitors Ninian Park Railway Station (NNP) Train Station Ninian Park Railway Station (NNP) 2 Tips and reviews Log in to leave a tip here. Post Dafydd Salaman March 23, 2013 Trains are every half a hour both ways RailHelp.co.uk March 31, 2012 The platform closest to the city stadium is for northbound services to Treherbert, Merthyr and Aberdare via Pontypridd. The opposite side is for Cardiff. 3 Photos ninian park railway station (nnp) cardiff  ninian park railway station (nnp) cardiff photos  ninian park railway station (nnp) cardiff location  ninian park railway station (nnp) cardiff address  ninian park railway station (nnp) cardiff  ninian park railway station cardiff  ninian park railway station (nnp) cardiff  ninian park railway station nnp cardiff


Which country hosted the first Rugby World Cup in which every match was held in one country?

Rugby Football History All Blacks Barbarians Canada British & Irish Lions Ireland Scotland Springboks USA Wales Wallabies Rugby World Cup (RWC) is administered by Rugby World Cup Limited (RWCL), a subsidiary of the International Rugby Board (IRB). The IRB is a non-profit making organisation. All revenue generated through its activity is placed back in the game of Rugby. Rugby World Cup is the primary source of revenue for the funding of Rugby development worldwide. Ninety-five percent of all money distributed by the IRB worldwide for development comes from RWC revenue. These funds underpin the IRB's strategic investments programme including High Performance funding and development grants. The first RWC was held in New Zealand and Australia in 1987. The six tournaments to date are:   How it all began The IRB held their annual board meeting on 20-21st March 1985 at the French Railways HQ in Paris. Each member nation had a single vote and the motion was carried 6 (Australia, England, France, New Zealand, South Africa, Wales) to 2 (Ireland and Scotland). It would be staged jointly by Australia and New Zealand from the 22nd May to the 20th June 1987. This gave the two host nations approx. two years to prepare. Read the full story It may also interest you to know that Rugby League's World Cup was first held in 1954. Read more World Cup Finals Estimated £80 million net surplus boost to the Game. Loss of NZ $31.3 million, NZ $8 million lower than forecast The Famous Whistle The first game of every world cup to date has been started by the same whistle. The whistle is nearly 100 years old and bears an inscription saying it was used by Gil Evans in the Test match between New Zealand and England in December 1905, a match the All Blacks won 15-0. This piece of rugby history is also believed to have been used by Albert E. Freethy in the final of the 1924 Olympics in Paris when the United States beat hosts France 17-13 at the Colombes Stadium - the last time the sport of rugby union featured in the Games. A year later Freethy blew the whistle to dismiss Cyril Brownlie in the Test between New Zealand and England at Twickenham in January 1925, making him the first player to be sent off in an international match. The whistle has been housed in the New Zealand Rugby Museum in Palmerston  North since 16 April 1969 when they held their inaugural function, having been given by Stan Dean, who for many years was the chairman of the NZRFU and manager of the 1924/25 All Blacks.


What is the name of the female pie-maker in the 2007 film ‘Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street’?

Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street ( 2007 ) R | From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC The infamous story of Benjamin Barker, AKA Sweeney Todd, who sets up a barber shop down in London which is the basis for a sinister partnership with his fellow tenant, Mrs. Lovett. Based on the hit Broadway musical. Director: a list of 36 titles created 26 Nov 2010 a list of 24 titles created 20 Nov 2012 a list of 21 titles created 05 Aug 2014 a list of 33 titles created 20 Mar 2015 a list of 24 titles created 23 Sep 2015 Title: Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007) 7.4/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won     1     Oscar. Another    33 wins & 72 nominations. See more awards  » Videos A gentle man, with scissors for hands, is brought into a new community after living in isolation. Director: Tim Burton Ichabod Crane is sent to Sleepy Hollow to investigate the decapitations of 3 people with the culprit being the legendary apparition, the Headless Horseman. Director: Tim Burton An imprisoned vampire, Barnabas Collins, is set free and returns to his ancestral home, where his dysfunctional descendants are in need of his protection. Director: Tim Burton A couple of recently deceased ghosts contract the services of a "bio-exorcist" in order to remove the obnoxious new owners of their house. Director: Tim Burton A frustrated son tries to determine the fact from fiction in his dying father's life. Director: Tim Burton Earth is invaded by Martians with unbeatable weapons and a cruel sense of humor. Director: Tim Burton Revolves around Frank, an American tourist visiting Italy to mend a broken heart. Elise is an extraordinary woman who deliberately crosses his path. Director: Florian Henckel von Donnersmarck Stars: Johnny Depp, Angelina Jolie, Paul Bettany The Dark Knight of Gotham City begins his war on crime with his first major enemy being the clownishly homicidal Joker. Director: Tim Burton A writer is accused of plagiarism by a strange man, who then starts haunting him for "justice." Director: David Koepp In Victorian Era London, a troubled clairvoyant police detective investigates the murders by Jack The Ripper. Directors: Albert Hughes, Allen Hughes Stars: Johnny Depp, Heather Graham, Ian Holm A vampire tells his epic life story: love, betrayal, loneliness, and hunger. Director: Neil Jordan An ambitious but troubled movie director tries his best to fulfill his dream, despite his lack of support. Director: Tim Burton Edit Storyline In the Victorian London, the barber Benjamin Barker is married to the gorgeous Lucy and they have a lovely child, Johanna. The beauty of Lucy attracts the attention of the corrupt Judge Turpin, who falsely accuses the barber of a crime that he did not commit and abuses Lucy later after gaining custody of her. After fifteen years in exile, Benjamin returns to London under the new identity of Sweeney Todd, seeking revenge against Turpin. He meets the widow Mrs. Lovett who is the owner of a meat pie shop who tells him that Lucy swallowed arsenic many years ago, and Turpin assigned himself tutor of Johanna. He opens a barber shop above her store, initiating a crime rampage against those who made him suffer and lose his beloved family. Written by Claudio Carvalho, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Never Forget. Never Forgive. See more  » Genres: Rated R for graphic bloody violence | See all certifications  » Parents Guide: 21 December 2007 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: $13,635,390        (USA) (21 December 2007) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia As of March 2010, Helena Bonham Carter still had not seen the film because she does not like watching her own performances, although she had said she "will get


In the 1990’s which supermodel famously fell over on the catwalk while wearing a pair of Vivienne Westwood shoes?

Iconic platform shoes that Naomi fell in to go on display in new Vivienne Westwood exhibition | Daily Mail Online Iconic platform shoes that Naomi fell in to go on display in new Vivienne Westwood exhibition comments A pair of shoes which toppled catwalk queen Naomi Campbell will form part of an exhibition celebrating British fashion designer Vivienne Westwood. The supermodel fell while wearing the blue, platform-heeled Super Elevated Gillie shoes at a catwalk show in 1993. The handmade mock-crocodile skin shoes, which have nine-inch heels, are the star attraction at the exhibition, which opens at the Bowes Museum in County Durham today. Star attraction: The handmade mock-crocodile skin shoes, which have nine-inch heels, go on display tomorrow at the Bowes Museum in County Durham Around 200 shoe designs form part of the retrospective that will trace the success of Dame Westwood's career to date Visitors have only one month to catch the exhibition before it travels to Japan, New York and China. The show, celebrating the ingenuity and creativity of Vivienne Westwood shoes from 1973-2011, has already made its way to Moscow and Beirut. Global: Visitors have only one month to catch the exhibition before it travels to Japan, New York and China Westwood said of her own designs: 'Shoes must have very high heels and platforms to put women's beauty on a pedestal' Joanna Hashagen, keeper of textiles at the Bowes Museum, said: 'The exhibition shows the sheer range of Vivienne Westwood's creative energies. 'She is always pushing boundaries and trying something new. 'We all know about how fantastic her clothes are, but this is the first time anyone has really focused on her shoe collection. Naomi fell while wearing the blue, platform-heeled Super Elevated Gillie shoes at a catwalk show in 1993 'They are just staggering - and they are made from everything; anything you could think of. 'When you see them, you see they are sculptures, they are works of art in themselves.' Westwood opened an exhibition of lace for the museum, in Barnard Castle, in 2006. Veteran: Dame Vivienne Westwood Since then the museum has opened a new gallery to allow it to showcase the new exhibition. Mrs Hashagen said: 'She is very, very interested in historic textiles. She used the V&A historic textile collection when she was younger and thinks that people should, and designers should, be inspired by them and by museums. 'She came in 2006 and discovered this absolute hidden gem of a museum and offered me a collection of shoes to show, and we couldn't because we did not have a gallery. 'But now we do. It is the most amazing exhibition. We are so excited.' Along with around 200 shoe designs, the retrospective will trace the success of Dame Westwood's career to date. Westwood's shoes have gained a reputation and created memorable fashion moments in the past, from Naomi Campbell's catwalk tumble, to Westwood's iconic Pirate Boots, first seen in 1981 which remain popular and in demand to the present day. Westwood said of her own designs: 'Shoes must have very high heels and platforms to put women's beauty on a pedestal.' The retrospective, which runs from June 10 until July 10, will be displayed in Bowes New Fashion & Textile Gallery.


What was the name of the Los Angeles hotel in which Robert F Kennedy was shot in June 1968?

Robert F. Kennedy shot - Jun 05, 1968 - HISTORY.com Robert F. Kennedy shot Publisher A+E Networks At 12:50 a.m. PDT, Senator Robert F. Kennedy, a presidential candidate, is shot three times in a hail of gunfire in the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles. Five others were wounded. The senator had just completed a speech celebrating his victory in the California presidential primary. The shooter, Palestinian Sirhan Sirhan, had a smoking .22 revolver wrested from his grip and was promptly arrested. Kennedy, critically wounded, was rushed to the hospital, where he fought for his life for the next 24 hours. On the morning of June 6, he died. He was 42 years old. On June 8, Kennedy was buried at Arlington National Cemetery, also the final resting place of his assassinated older brother, President John F. Kennedy. Robert Kennedy, born in Brookline, Massachusetts, in 1925, interrupted his studies at Harvard University to serve in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was legal counsel for various Senate subcommittees during the 1950s and in 1960 served as the manager of his brother’s successful presidential campaign. Appointed attorney general by President Kennedy, he proved a vigorous member of the cabinet, zealously prosecuting cases relating to civil rights while closely advising the president on domestic and foreign issues. After Kennedy’s assassination in 1963, he joined President Lyndon B. Johnson’s administration but resigned in 1964 to run successfully in New York for a Senate seat. Known in Congress as an advocate of social reform and defender of the rights of minorities, he also voiced criticism of the war in Vietnam. In 1968, he was urged by many of his supporters to run for president as an anti-war and socially progressive Democratic. Hesitant until he saw positive primary returns for fellow anti-war candidate Eugene McCarthy, he announced his candidacy for the Democratic presidential nomination on March 16, 1968. Fifteen days later, President Johnson announced that he would not seek reelection, and Vice President Hubert Humphrey became the key Democratic hopeful, with McCarthy and Kennedy trailing closely behind. Kennedy conducted an energetic campaign and on June 4, 1968, won a major victory in the California primary. He had won five out of six primaries and seemed a shoo-in for the Democratic nomination and, some thought, the presidency. Shortly after midnight, he gave a victory speech to his supporters in the Ambassador Hotel and then, while making his way to a press conference by a side exit, was fatally wounded by Palestinian Sirhan Sirhan. Sirhan was arrested at the scene and indicted for first-degree murder. A mentally unstable drifter, his motives in killing Kennedy have never been clear. Some journalists have alleged that Sirhan was part of a larger assassination conspiracy, supposedly brought on by Kennedy’s promise to end the Vietnam War if elected president. These conspiracists cite forensic evidence and witness testimony that they say proves the existence of additional shooters who were not detained. In 1969, Sirhan Sirhan was convicted and sentenced to die. In 1972, his death sentence was commuted to life imprisonment when the California Supreme Court abolished the death penalty. Since 1983, he has repeatedly been denied parole by prison officials who consider him a serious threat to public safety. More on This Topic


During which month of the year was William Shakespeare born?

William Shakespeare born - Apr 23, 1564 - HISTORY.com William Shakespeare born Publisher A+E Networks According to tradition, the great English dramatist and poet William Shakespeare is born in Stratford-on-Avon on April 23, 1564. It is impossible to be certain the exact day on which he was born, but church records show that he was baptized on April 26, and three days was a customary amount of time to wait before baptizing a newborn. Shakespeare’s date of death is conclusively known, however: it was April 23, 1616. He was 52 years old and had retired to Stratford three years before. Although few plays have been performed or analyzed as extensively as the 38 plays ascribed to William Shakespeare, there are few surviving details about the playwright’s life. This dearth of biographical information is due primarily to his station in life; he was not a noble, but the son of John Shakespeare, a leather trader and the town bailiff. The events of William Shakespeare’s early life can only be gleaned from official records, such as baptism and marriage records. He probably attended the grammar school in Stratford, where he would have studied Latin and read classical literature. He did not go to university but at age 18 married Anne Hathaway, who was eight years his senior and pregnant at the time of the marriage. Their first daughter, Susanna, was born six months later, and in 1585 William and Anne had twins, Hamnet and Judith. Hamnet, Shakespeare’s only son, died 11 years later, and Anne Shakespeare outlived her husband, dying in 1623. Nothing is known of the period between the birth of the twins and Shakespeare’s emergence as a playwright in London in the early 1590s, but unfounded stories have him stealing deer, joining a group of traveling players, becoming a schoolteacher, or serving as a soldier in the Low Countries. The first reference to Shakespeare as a London playwright came in 1592, when a fellow dramatist, Robert Greene, wrote derogatorily of him on his deathbed. It is believed that Shakespeare had written the three parts of Henry VI by that point. In 1593, Venus and Adonis was Shakespeare’s first published poem, and he dedicated it to the young Henry Wriothesley, the 3rd earl of Southampton. In 1594, having probably composed, among other plays, Richard III, The Comedy of Errors, and The Taming of the Shrew, he became an actor and playwright for the Lord Chamberlain’s Men, which became the King’s Men after James I’s ascension in 1603. The company grew into England’s finest, in no small part because of Shakespeare, who was its principal dramatist. It also had the finest actor of the day, Richard Burbage, and the best theater, the Globe, which was located on the Thames’ south bank. Shakespeare stayed with the King’s Men until his retirement and often acted in small parts. By 1596, the company had performed the classic Shakespeare plays Romeo and Juliet, Richard II, and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. That year, John Shakespeare was granted a coat of arms, a testament to his son’s growing wealth and fame. In 1597, William Shakespeare bought a large house in Stratford. In 1599, after producing his great historical series, the first and second part of Henry IV and Henry V, he became a partner in the ownership of the Globe Theatre. The beginning of the 17th century saw the performance of the first of his great tragedies, Hamlet. The next play, The Merry Wives of Windsor, was written at the request of Queen Elizabeth I , who wanted to see another play that included the popular character Falstaff. During the next decade, Shakespeare produced such masterpieces as Othello, King Lear, Macbeth, and The Tempest. In 1609, his sonnets, probably written during the 1590s, were published. The 154 sonnets are marked by the recurring themes of the mutability of beauty and the transcendent power of love and art. Shakespeare died in Stratford-on-Avon on April 23, 1616. Today, nearly 400 years later, his plays are performed and read more often and in more nations than ever before. In a million words written over 20 years, he captured the full rang