Aristide Bruant and Jane Avril feature in the art of which French painter?

Toulouse-Lautrec and Montmartre RELATED EVENTS EXHIBITION THEMES Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec, Ambassadeurs: Aristide Bruant, 1892. The Art Institute of Chicago, Mr. and Mrs. Carter H. Harrison Collection. INTRODUCTION Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec (18641901), the quintessential chronicler of the Parisian district of Montmartre, created some of the most memorable images of the exciting new culture of late-19th-century Francea culture that was worlds apart from the artist’s aristocratic upbringing in provincial France. Born in the southern town of Albi, Lautrec was related to the counts of Toulouse, who had once ruled over the Languedoc region. Though he was economically privileged, Lautrec suffered numerous health ailmentslikely resulting from the intermarriage of his parents, who were cousins. Lautrec’s abnormally weak bones led to multiple leg fractures that stunted his growth and made walking a lifelong difficulty for him. Barred from many activities, he became a keen observer, and with his mother’s encouragement he began drawing and painting in his teenage years. Toulouse-Lautrec and Montmartre journeys through the evolution of Lautrec’s short careerfrom experimental painter to innovative printmaker to contemplative illustratordemonstrating how his artwork captures the essence of fin-de-siècle Parisian nightlife. His prints, paintings, and drawings in a variety of media are juxtaposed with the work of his predecessors and contemporaries, highlighting not only the Bohemian culture that saturated the district of Montmartre, but also the manner in which older artists such as Edgar Degas influenced Lautrec’s choice of subject matter, framing, lighting, and perspective, and the way that the daring, often racy entertainment industry of Montmartre lured such artists as Vincent van Gogh and Pablo Picasso to the district. The installation presents certain themes of Lautrec’s work that display both the settings that fascinated him and his uncanny ability to provide psychological insight into the dancers, patrons, and Montmartre celebrities that he portrayed. In his representations of the cabarets, dance halls, café-concerts, celebrity culture, brothels, and circuses he revealed both the public and private sides of Montmartre culture. back to top INTRODUCING MONTMARTRE Montmartre’s dance halls, cabarets, café-concerts, brothels, and circuses created a racy, uncensored atmosphere that attracted working-class residents of the district, as well as thrill-seeking bourgeois patrons from central Paris and beyond. Set upon a butte, or hill, and removed from the city center, Montmartre had an identity separate from that of central Paris, which was then governed by the conservative Third Republic. The neighborhood attracted artists of all types. Some came seeking fame and fortune, while others just wished to revel in the Bohemian atmosphere. For these artists, the vibrant culture of Montmartre, with its unbridled energy, tawdry behavior, garish colors, and provocative celebrities, was both a way to live and a subject to depict. Lautrec, who labeled Montmartre as “outside the law,” immersed himself in this decadent culture, painting and drawing by day and dwelling in the cafés and cabarets by night. back to top DANCE HALLS In the late 1880s and early 1890s, Montmartre’s dance halls surged in popularity. Some of the most famous venues, including the Moulin de la Galette and the Moulin Rouge , offered a wide variety of entertainment in a carnival-like atmosphere that included acrobats, puppet shows, and animal acts. It was the singers and dancers, however, who were the greatest attractions. Large crowds came to see celebrities such as La Goulue (“the glutton”) perform new dances such as the chahuta racy, eroticized version of the cancan. Prints such as The Englishman at the Moulin Rouge showcase Lautrec’s libertine stance on Montmartre’s decadent nightlife. The paintings that Lautrec made of the dance halls of Montmartre are among his most complex works. They constitute the majority of his large, multifigure canvasesworks that challenged h


Which geological epoch are we currently in?

New Earth Epoch Has Begun, Scientists Say New Earth Epoch Has Begun, Scientists Say Welcome to the "new man" age (official confirmation pending). View Images Atomic bomb radiation signatures may help establish a start date for a new epoch. Photograph from US Navy via Time Life Pictures/Getty Images The older you get, the faster the time goes. Related Content Finding a Home for Unused Medical Supplies Our 4.57-billion-year-old planet may know the feeling. After all, some scientists are suggesting Earth has already entered a new age—several million years earlier than it should have. Earth's geologic epochs—time periods defined by evidence in rock layers—typically last more than three million years. We're barely 11,500 years into the current epoch, the Holocene. But a new paper argues that we've already entered a new one—the Anthropocene, or "new man," epoch. The name isn't brand-new. Nobel Prize-winner Paul Crutzen, a co-author of the paper, coined it in 2002 to reflect the unprecedented changes humans have wrought in the roughly 200 years since the industrial revolution. The report, however, is part of new push to formalize the Anthropocene epoch. Recent human impacts—including habitat destruction, environmental pollution, and animal and plant extinctions—have been so great that they'll result in an obvious boundary in Earth's rock layers, the authors say. (Find out how degraded soil might be evidence that we've entered the Anthropocene epoch .) "We are so adept at using energy and manipulating the environment that we are now a defining force in the geological process on the surface of the Earth," said co-author Jan Zalasiewicz , a paleobiologist with the University of Leicester in the U.K. Even so, it could take years or even decades for the International Union of Geological Sciences , the world's geological governing body, to formalize the new epoch. Hard Evidence Needed If the concept of the Anthropocene epoch is to be formalized, scientists will first have to identify and define a boundary line, or marker, that's literally set in stone. "The key thing is thinking about how—thousands or hundreds of thousands of years in the future—geologists might come back and actually recognize in the sediment record the beginning of the Anthropocene," explained paleoclimatologist Alan Haywood of the University of Leeds in the U.K. "It's not as straightforward as you might think, because the marker has to be very precise, and it has to be recognized in many different parts of the world," said Haywood, who wasn't involved in the new study. One candidate for the marker is the distinctive radioactive signature left by atom bomb tests, which began in 1945. "The fallout is basically across the world," Haywood said. In a similar way, scientists use traces of the element iridium left by meteor strikes to help define the boundary between the Cretaceous and Tertiary periods—about 65.5 million years ago, the time of the great dinosaur extinctions ( prehistoric time line ). Today's life-forms, once fossilized, could also serve as future markers of the proposed Holocene-Anthropocene boundary, co-author Zalasiewicz told National Geographic News. For instance, studies suggest that marine plankton now have a different carbon isotope signature than they did before humans began burning fossil fuels on a wide scale, Zalasiewicz said. Likewise, permanent traces of pollution—such as lead particles released when leaded gasoline is burned—might help define the epoch. Ulterior Motive? The push for a formal declaration of the Anthropocene epoch is about more than just scientific curiosity. The move, the scientists write in the latest issue of the journal Environmental Science & Technology , "might be used as encouragement to slow carbon emissions and biodiversity loss" or "as evidence in legislation on conservation measures." The University of Leeds's Haywood said that, by underscoring how much we're changing the environment, the formalization would be "a very powerful statement." But while "there are good scientific justifications for saying we have moved


St Clare of Assisi is the Patron Saint of which everyday thing?

St. Clare - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online Saints & Angels Author and Publisher - Catholic Online Facts Patron of eye disease, goldsmiths, laundry, television Birth: 1194 Take the Saints Trivia Quiz now! St. Clare of Assisi was born in Assisi on July 16, 1194, as Chiara Offreduccio, the beautiful eldest daughter of Favorino Sciffi, Count of Sasso-Rosso and his wife Ortolana. Tradition says her father was a wealthy representative of an ancient Roman family and her mother was a very devout woman belonging to the noble family of Fiumi. As a young girl, Clare dedicated herself to prayer. At 18-years-old, she heard St. Francis of Assisi preach during a Lenten service in the church of San Giorgio and asked him to help her live according to the Gospel. On Palm Sunday in 1212, Clare left her father's home and went to the chapel of the Porziuncula to meet with Francis. While there, Clare's hair was cut off and she was given a plain robe and veil in exchange for her rich gown. Clare joined the convent of the Benedictine nuns of San Paulo, near Bastia, under Francis' orders. When her father found her and attempted to force her back into his home, she refused and professed that she would have no other husband than Jesus Christ. In order to give her the greater solitude she desired, Francis sent Clare to Sant' Angelo in Panzo, another Benedictine nuns monastery. Clare's sister Catarina, who took the name Agnes, joined her at this monastery. The two remained there until a separate dwelling was built for them next to the church of San Damiano. Overtime, other women joined them, wanting to also be brides of Jesus and live with no money. They became known as the "Poor Ladies of San Damiano." They all lived a simple life of austerity, seclusion from the world, and poverty, according to a Rule which Francis gave them as a Second Order. St. Clare and her sisters wore no shoes, ate no meat, lived in a poor house, and kept silent most of the time. Their lives consisted of manual labor and prayer. Yet, they were very happy, because Our Lord was close to them all the time. San Damiano became the center of Clare's new order, which was then known as the "Order of Poor Ladies of San Damiano." For a brief period of time, the order was directed by St. Francis himself and by 1216, Clare became the abbess of San Damiano. Ten years after Clare's death, the order became known as the Order of Saint Clare. While serving as the leader of her order, Clare defended them from the attempts of prelates to impose a rule on them that more closely followed the Rule of Saint Benedict than Francis. Clare was so devoted and dedicated to Francis that she was often referred to as "alter Franciscus," or another Francis. She encouraged and aided the man she saw as a spiritual father figure, and took care of him as he grew old. Following Francis' death, Clare continued to promote her order, fighting off every attempt from each pope trying to impose a rule on her order that would water down their "radical commitment to corporate poverty." In 1224, an army of rough soldiers from Frederick II came to attack Assisi. Although very sick, Clare went out to meet them with the Blessed Sacrament on her hands. She had the Blessed Sacrament placed at the wall where the enemies could see it. Then on her knees, she begged God to save the Sisters. "O Lord, protect these Sisters whom I cannot protect now," she prayed. A voice seemed to answer: "I will keep them always in My care." In that moment, a sudden fright struck the attackers and they fled as fast as they could without harming anyone in Assisi. St. Clare became sick and suffered great pains for many years, but she expressed that no pain could trouble her. So great was her joy in serving the Lord that she once exclaimed: "They say that we are too poor, but can a heart which possesses the infinite God be truly called poor?" On August 9, 1253, Pope Innocent IV declared Clare's rule would serve as the governing rule for Clare's Order of Poor Ladies. Two days later, Clare died at 59-years-old. Her remains were placed in the chapel o


Which Indian God is usually depicted with the head of an elephant?

The Hindu God Ganesh - Who is this Elephant Headed Deity Anyway? - Kashgar Tribal Artifacts - Life for the Modern Nomad | Handmade Jewellery, ethnic handicrafts, antique furniture The Hindu God Ganesh - Who is this Elephant Headed Deity Anyway? Added over 9 years ago Ganesh is one of the best known and loved deities in the Hindu pantheon of gods, and indeed is the most recognized of the Hindu gods outside of India.  But who is this elephant headed fellow, and why is he so popular? Ganesh (also spelled Ganesa or Ganesha and known as Ganapati, Vinayaka and Pillaiyar) is the Lord of Good Fortune who provides prosperity, fortune and success.  He is the Lord of Beginnings and the Remover of Obstacles of both material and spiritual kinds.  Interestingly, he also places obstacles in the path of those who need to be checked. Because of these attributes, Ganesh is widely revered by almost all castes and in all parts of India, regardless of any other spiritual affiliations.  His image is found everywhere, in many different forms, and he is invoked before the undertaking of any task.  Ganesh is also associated with the first Chakra, or energy wheel, which underpins all of the other Chakras and represents conservation, survival and material well-being.  He is considered to be a patron of the arts and sciences and of letters.  Devotees believe that if Ganesha is worshiped, he grants success, prosperity and protection against adversity.  In a lesser known role, Ganesh is also the destroyer of vanity, selfishness and pride. The attributes and characteristics of Ganesh have evolved over many centuries of Indian history. Several of the sacred Hindu texts relate myths and anecdotes associated with his birth and exploits and help to explain his distinct iconography.  He is popularly held to be the son of Shiva and Parvati, although the Puranas (ancient Hindu and Jain texts narrating the history of the Universe and describing Hindu cosmology, philosophy and geography) disagree about his birth, stating that he may have been created by Shiva, or by Parvati, or by Shiva and Parvati, or may simply have been discovered by Shiva and Parvati. It is a little known fact outside of India that Ganesh has a brother Skanda , who is worshiped particularly in southern India as the embodiment of grace, bravery and love of virtuous deeds. Iconic representations of Ganesh show considerable variation, his form changing over time from that of a simple elephant in earliest depictions to the Ganesh we know today, typically having the head of an elephant and a large rotund belly. He is generally shown with four arms, although the number may vary from two to sixteen. When in the four-armed configuration he usually holds his own broken tusk in his lower-right hand and a laddoo sweet in his lower-left hand which he tastes with his trunk.  An axe or goad is held in the right upper hand and a noose is held in the left upper hand. In a modern variation, the lower-right hand does not hold the broken tusk but is turned toward the viewer in a gesture of protection and fearlessness (the abhaya mudra).  Each item carries it's own important spiritual significance and they (and the number of arms used to carry them) may vary to include a water lily, mace, discus, rosary, bowl of sweets, musical instrument, spear or staff, depending on the specific symbology intended by the artist. Ganesh may be portrayed as standing, seated, dancing , crawling as a child (with his favourite laddoo sweet in one hand), or even seated on his mother's knee.  When seated, he may be crossed legged or with one leg tucked under him in the position known as "royal ease".  His mount or vehicle is usually the humble mouse, often shown at his feet looking adoringly up at him and holding his laddoo sweet in his paws.  The combination of elephant and mouse represents the removal of all obsticals of any size and the ability of Ganesh to control even the most unpredicatable of creatures and situations. There exist a large number of legends, myths and stories relating to Ganesh and his appearance, all reflect


Acacia John Bunyan - Online Library - A Timeline Chronicling the Life of John Bunyan A Timeline Chronicling the Life of John Bunyan By Judith Bronte John Bunyan ( 1628 - 1688 ) This is not a complete history of John Bunyan. This chronicles some of the events in John Bunyan's life that can be established by dates, thus giving us a somewhat accurate overview of his extraordinary life. Events that took place in the same year are not arranged in chronological order. Date Event November 1628 Birth Born in the parish of Elstow, in Bedfordshire, to Thomas Bunyan and  Margaret Bentley (Thomas's first wife, Anne Pinney, had died the year before without  any surviving children). November 30, 1644 16 Enlists in the Parliamentary army, joining with the Newport Pagnell  garrison, at the regulation age of sixteen. 1645 17 Newport Pagnell garrison moves to Leicester. Most probably, it was  here that Bunyan's comrade was shot. "When I was a soldier, I, with others,  were drawn out to go to such a place to besiege it; but when I was just ready to  go, one of the company desired to go in my room; to which, when I had consented,  he took my place; and coming to the siege, as he stood sentinel, he was shot into  the head with a musket bullet, and died." - John Bunyan, from " Grace Abounding " Margaret Bentley died June 1645 (date approximate) 17 After seventeen years of marriage, Margaret Bentley, John's mother,  dies. Her death is followed within a month by John's sister Margaret. Two months  after his wife's death, Thomas Bunyan, John's father, marries his third wife. August 1646 18 Order given that the Newport Pagnell garrison is to be disbanded,  and the soldiers "employed for the service of Ireland". January 17, 1647 19 Irish officer Lieutenant Colonel Charles O'Hara musters troops at  Newport, of which Bunyan is a member. 1647 19 Returns home. 1648 20 Marries first wife, who was an orphan. "I changed my condition  into a married state, and my mercy was to light upon a wife whose father was counted  godly. This woman and I, though we came together as poor as poor might be, not having  so much household stuff as a dish or spoon betwixt us both, yet this she had for  her part, The Plain Man's Pathway to Heaven, and The Practice of Piety, which her  father had left her when he died." - John Bunyan, from " Grace Abounding " July 20, 1650 22 Mary, his much loved blind daughter and eldest child, is baptized. 1653 25 Joins St. John's church in Bedford, where he meets Mr. Gifford, the  pastor. 1653 (date approximate) 25 John falls out of a boat into the Bedford river, escaping drowning. "I fell out of a boat into Bedford river, but mercy yet preserved me alive." - John Bunyan, from " Grace Abounding " April 14, 1654 26 Mary's younger sister, Elizabeth, is born. 1655 27 Moves to Bedford and becomes a deacon of St. John's church. First  wife dies soon after move, leaving John with four motherless children. Mr. Gifford  dies in September of the same year. 1656 28 Publishes first work entitled "Some Gospel Truths Opened". 1657 (year approximate) 29 Publishes second work entitled "Vindication of Gospel Truths". 1657 29 Formally recognized as a preacher. 1658 30 Indictment is laid against John at the Assizes for "preaching  at Eaton Socon". The charge was most likely dropped. 1658 30 Publishes third work entitled " A Few Sighs From Hell ". 1659 31 Marries his second wife, Elizabeth. 1659 31 Publishes " The Doctrine of the Law and Grace Unfolded ".  This is the last book he writes before being placed in prison. November 12, 1660 32 On November 12th, John is scheduled to preach at the hamlet of Lower  Samsell. Upon his arrival, he is informed that a warrant has been issued for his  arrest. After a lengthy interview with Mr. Francis Wingate, and another with Wingate's  brother-in-law, William Foster, (who unsuccessfully tries to persuade Bunyan into  a concession), John was placed in Bedford prison. He was charged with "devilishly  and perniciously abstaining from coming to Church to hear Divine Ser


Who replaced Steve Bruce as Manager of Sunderland in December 2011?

Sunderland pin hopes on Martin O'Neill becoming new manager | Football | The Guardian Sunderland pin hopes on Martin O'Neill becoming new manager • Martin O'Neill is first choice to replace Steve Bruce • Mark Hughes also in frame for Sunderland job Martin O'Neill was a fan of Sunderland in his youth. Photograph: Matthew Lewis/Getty Images Thursday 1 December 2011 16.03 EST First published on Thursday 1 December 2011 16.03 EST Close This article is 5 years old Sunderland have made Martin O'Neill their first choice to replace the sacked Steve Bruce and hope to formalise his appointment as the new manager within the next 24 hours. Although Ellis Short, Sunderland's chairman, and Niall Quinn, the club's international development director, were locked in productive and fast-moving talks with the former Aston Villa and Celtic manager on Thursday evening, they retained the precaution of keeping a plan B. Should negotiations with O'Neill hit an 11th-hour stumbling block, Short will turn to Mark Hughes. Short has long been said to be an admirer of Hughes, who resigned his post at Fulham in June, but Quinn persuaded the Irish-American financier to regard O'Neill as his preferred choice, making initial contact with him after Bruce's sacking on Wednesday afternoon. With Quinn, who as Sunderland's chairman tried to convince O'Neill to take charge on Wearside before Roy Keane's appointment five years ago, persuading Short that a man who has not worked since leaving Aston Villa on the eve of last season possessed the right credentials to spark a revival at the Stadium of Light, Hughes was left waiting by the phone at his home in Manchester. The former Blackburn Rovers, Manchester City and Fulham manager had hoped to be invited for an interview but Sunderland instead opted to concentrate their endeavours on trying to finalise an agreement with O'Neill before Sunday's game at Wolverhampton Wanderers. With Short demanding a quick decision from the 59-year-old boyhood Sunderland supporter, the door may open for Hughes were the O'Neill talks to stall. The Welshman remains very keen on succeeding Bruce. Hughes believes that, despite the prospect of initially working with extremely limited funds as Short tries to balance the books, he could build a long-term legacy at the 49,000-capacity Stadium of Light. Whoever takes charge must first steer the team towards mid-table safety. Currently only two points above the relegation zone, Sunderland have collected 11 points from 13 Premier League games this season, winning twice. Kevin Phillips, the former Sunderland striker and a cult hero, now playing for Blackpool, believes that O'Neill, quite apart from proving a broadly populist choice, would prompt a renaissance. "Martin O'Neill would be perfect for the club and I would love to see him take the job," Phillips said. "He's got so much experience and he gets the absolute best out of his players. That's what they need now – some organisation and some belief back. He's been out of the game for a while and I hear he's a Sunderland fan, so I think it would be a great acquisition. "Mark Hughes is the other name being strongly linked and I would be happy with him as well. Sunderland have better players than they have shown this season – no way should they be in a relegation battle." Phillips was not surprised that Short dismissed Bruce in the wake of a 2-1 home defeat against Wigan Athletic last Saturday, at which the crowd called for their former manager's head. "I don't think there was a way back once the Sunderland fans turned on him," he said. "Even looking in from the outside, the atmosphere around the club seemed horrible and you can understand why the board felt it couldn't continue. "I played for Sunderland for six years and the supporters are so passionate. You can understand why they were upset after the money the club spent in the summer. Unfortunately the performances on the pitch have not been good enough. You can't sack the players, so the manager gets the boot." Neil Lennon, the Celtic manager, who played for O'Neill at Parkhead and Leicest


Which breed of dog has varieties called Welsh, Scottish and Irish?

Dog breeds of the Celtic countries Dog breeds of the Celtic countries Tuesday, 23 October 2007 Looking for a pet? Before you get a dog, take a look at the following Scottish breeds / Irish breeds / Welsh breeds / Galician breeds / Breton breeds . (All sizes and weights are approximate). Scottish breeds Scottish Deerhound...» Height at withers: 71-76 cm. Weight: 35-50 kg. Appearance: The Deerhound has a thick, rough coat. The usual coat colour ranges from dark to light grey. The tail is long, straight, and reaching almost to the ground. History: Originally, Deerhounds were bred for deer hunting. Temperament: Deerhounds are very docile and make good family dogs. The average adult Deerhound spends much of the day stretched out on the floor, sleeping. However, it is a large dog that needs quite a bit of exercise to keep it healthy. Gordon Setter...» Height at withers: 58-68 cm. Weight: 25-35 kg. Appearance: The Gordon Setter has a long and silky coat. The coat colour is coal-black with tan features on their feet and lower legs, vents, and muzzles, and two distinctive tan spots on their chests. History: The modern breed as we know it was developed by the Duke of Gordon in the early 1800s. It is the only gundog among the native breeds of Scotland. Temperament: Gordon setters are relativelly passive when compared to other members of the Setter family. They make good companions and guards. Smooth Collie...» (also known as Smooth Coat Collie) Height at withers: 52-60 cm. Weight: 25-30 kg. Appearance: Smooth Collies come in four basic coat colours: sable and white, white, tricolour, and blue merle. All come with white chest, legs, and tail tip and many have white blazes on their faces. History: In 1860, while at Balmoral Castle in Scotland, Queen Victoria became interested in the shepherds' dogs and purchased some for her own kennel. With the Queen's interest, it became fashionable to own Smooth Collies. Temperament: Smooth Collies are friendly dogs and are used both as family pets and in obedience competition, agility, and other dog sports. They are also useful as service animals for the disabled and blind. Rough Collie...» (also known as Rough Coat Collie) Height at withers: 52-60 cm. Weight: 25-30 kg. Appearance: Rough Collies come in four basic coat colours: sable and white, white, tricolour, and blue merle. All come with white chest, legs, and tail tip and many have white blazes on their faces. The coat needs to be brushed frequently to keep it in a good condition. History: Both Rough and Smooth Collies are descended from a localised variety of herding dog originating in Scotland. Temperament: The Rough Collie is a sociable, easily trained family dog. They get along well with children and sometimes other animals. Bearded Collie...» (also known as Beardie, Highland Collie, Mountain Collie) Height at withers: 50-60 cm. Weight: 20-25 kg. Appearance: The Bearded Collie has a long coat that can be black, blue, brown or fawn. The colour of the coat changes several times over the life of the dog. The coat needs to be brushed frequently to keep it in a good condition. History: The Bearded Collie was used to herd both sheep and cattle. It is essentially a working dog, able to stand up to the harshest conditions. Temperament: Bearded Collies are very happy and playful, and make good family pets. Due to the breed's need for frequent activity, this is an inappropriate dog for inactive families or apartment dwellers. Border Collie...» Height at withers: 45-50 cm. Weight: 15-20 kg. Appearance: Their coat is most commonly black and white, with other common colours being red and white, blue merle, and tricolour black-tan-white. History: Border Collies are a hard-working herding breed of dog that originated in the border of Scotland and England. Temperament: Border Collies are highly intelligent, extremely energetic, and require a considerable amount of daily exercise, both physical and mental. Like most working dogs, they have a tendency towards destructive behaviour if not given enough to do. Border Terrier...» Height at withers: 25-30 cm.


In October 2011 which militant separatist organisation declared an end to violent protest after 43 years?

In Spain, relief over ETA's end to violence In Spain, relief over ETA's end to violence ALVARO BARRIENTOS and DANIEL WOOLLS - Associated Press Share View photos In this image made from video provided on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011, masked members of the Basque militant group ETA gesture following a news conference at an unknown location. The Basque militant group ETA called an end to a 43-year violent campaign for independence on Thursday, Oct. 20, 2011 and now wants to open talks with Spain and France, a ground-breaking move that could pave the way for ending Europe's last armed militancy. (AP Photo/Gara via APTN) More SAN SEBASTIAN, Spain (AP) — Basques digesting the apparent end of separatist group ETA's armed campaign are taking it with quiet, careful relief. Because the more than four decades of violence were too agonizing, there was no celebratory dancing in the streets or champagne bottles being popped open. "There seems to be a sort of restrained euphoria," said Pedro Ontoso, deputy director of El Correo, a major Basque newspaper. The government has ruled out talks with ETA, rejecting an appeal for dialogue made by the militant group Thursday in announcing its "definitive cease of armed action." People in this small but prosperous patch of northern Spain and elsewhere in the country feel they are experiencing a cherished slice of history after 43 years of shootings and bombings that have left 829 people dead. ETA has raised hopes before with announcements of cease-fires, even ones it called permanent, like a truce in 2006 that ETA ended after nine months with a huge car bombing that killed two people. But this time, ETA's bombs and bullets — if not the organization itself or its goal of an independent Basque state — do seem to be gone for good, Basques said. "The sky is a beautiful blue, and we are living moments of excitement and hope after recovering the peace and freedom that society wanted so badly," said Miguel Angel Lujua, president of the Basque business federation Confebask. Its members had routinely received extortion demands from ETA and traveled with bodyguards. Lujua was among them. ETA has been decimated by arrests in recent years and declining grass roots support among Basque nationalists who stomached its violent campaign in exchange for working toward the goal of independence. It had not killed anyone in Spain in two years and was reportedly down to as few as 50 fighters. ETA's political supporters renounced violence last year in a monumental, much-debated shift and advocated the pro-independence movement shifting to the strictly political and peaceful realm. It wanted ETA to do the same, but ETA resisted for the time being. In September, ETA declared a cease-fire — its 11th since emerging in the late 1960s — made it permanent in January, and watched as pressure from its political supporters — and jailed members — mounted. This week, ETA was urged by former U.N. Secretary General Kofi Annan, Sinn Fein leader Gerry Adams and other international figures to lay down arms. It did, but more with the defiant cry of a victor than the humility of a defeated guerrilla group. It did not apologize to its victims, said nothing about giving up its weapons and reiterated that Basques have a right to decide their own future — status quo or independence, which the government rules out. Critics said ETA is really just moving a piece on a chess board. Indeed, on Friday a representative of ETA's banned political wing Batasuna reiterated demands for talks on the region's future. "The cessation of violence by ETA does not mean the political conflict is over," Maribi Ugarteburu told reporters in San Sebastian. Lujua, speaking from the Basque city of Bilbao, said he believed ETA was sincere this time about staging no more attacks, and that he had expected people to be happier than what he's seen in the street. He used a mountain-climbing metaphor — it used to be his hobby — to try to explain the anticlimactic reaction, and said the new reality of definitive peace will take a while to sink in. "When you scale a difficult mou


Asti Spumante is a white bubbly wine from Asti in Northern Italy. What is the name of the red wine from the same area?

Get to Know Sparkling Italian Wine | Wine Folly Get to Know Sparkling Italian Wine September 23, 2013 Blog » Learn About Wine » Get to Know Sparkling Italian Wine Let’s be honest here, if you’re not confused with all the different Italian wines then you are either: a) a professional sommelier -OR- b) an Italian. Trying new Italian wines sometimes feels like diving blindly into murky water. It can also be a bit embarrassing when you bring what you think to be a “nice Italian wine” to your friend’s house only to be told it’s commercial swill. Italians make Champagne? Well not really, but there are a ton of ridiculously good sparkling Italian wines. Some of them are the same quality as fancy Champagne but cheaper. What does Spumante Mean? ‘Spumante’ simply means ‘sparkling wine’ in Italian. Spumante doesn’t identify sweetness level or type of grapes used. See the definition of Asti Spumante below. There are 5 major types of sparkling wines from Italy which include Prosecco, Lambrusco, Franciacorta and Asti Spumante. Get to know sparkling Italian wine. 1. Prosecco Aromatic, Fruity, Bubbly, perfect for parties Prosecco is a white wine grape variety used to make sparkling wine. It also happens to be a region located in Veneto in northwest Italy . Many call the Prosecco grape “Glera.” Most Prosecco wines are meant to be enjoyed young and fresh, so try to buy the newest vintage. You’ll find the aromatics to be flowery and peachy with nuances of vanilla bean, even though it will taste dry (aka not sweet). Still, Proseccos do taste slightly sweeter than traditional Champagne . If you see Prosecco rosé, know that the pink color comes from the addition of a touch of Pinot Nero (Pinot Noir); giving them yellow peach and strawberry flavors. Fancy sub-region: Valdobbiadene In the hills close to Conegliano , there is an important sub-region called Valdobbiandene. This region is considered to be the producer of the highest quality Proseccos on the planet (pictured ). Many of the wines from this area will be able to age nicely in a cellar . Quick Tip for Quality: look for Prosecco Superiore from Valdobbiandene. The majority of bulk Prosecco comes from the flatter region around Treviso. 2. Metodo Classico Classically produced ‘Champagne-like’ sparkling wines Metodo Classico is a way sparkling wine is made. It’s the same method as méthode champenoise in Champagne and is commonly considered to be the highest quality technique. Wines in the Metodo Classico style very much resemble traditional Champagne or Cava. Expect to taste fine creamy bubbles and nuanced flavors of brioche and lemon zest. The body of Metodo Classico sparkling wines can be a bit richer because the growing regions in Italy are warmer than Champagne . Surprisingly enough, many of the Metodo Classico producers use the exact same varieties as in Champagne, including Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. Right now you can find many affordable vintage Metodo Classico that stand up nicely against the most famous Champagne brands . Franciacorta D.O.C.G. In Lombardy, made with Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Pinot Bianco. Berlucchi and Ca’ del Bosco are famous producers of this region. Oltrepo Pavese Metodo Classico D.O.C.G. Pinot Noir dominant area in Lombardy Trento D.O.C. Next to Alto-Adige at the base of the Alps, Trento is famous for Chardonnay and Pinot Nero-based bubbly. Look for Ferrari as a great example. Others Look for the term metodo classico on the label to indicate the style of wine. There are several great examples from Piedmont and Tuscany. Also, check out the handy dandy glossary of Italian sparkling wine terms below. 3. Lambrusco From bottom rung to top shelf, sparkling reds and rosé Lambrusco is both a red wine grape and a region within Emilia-Romagna. For the longest time, Lambrusco was a sweet and frothy red wine that would stain your shirt and was popular at late night college parties. Nowadays, producers are making dry Lambrusco touted for its beer-like qualities: fresh yeasty flavors and a slightly bitter finish. It’s made quickly with the Charmat Method a


Margaretha Zelle was shot as a spy in Paris in 1917, how was she better known?

1000+ images about Margaretha Zelle aka Mata Hari on Pinterest | Stage name, Belly dance costumes and World war Pinterest • The world’s catalog of ideas Margaretha Zelle aka Mata Hari Margaretha Geertruida "Margreet" Zelle MacLeod (7 August 1876 – 15 October 1917), better known by the stage name Mata Hari, was a Frisian exotic dancer and courtesan who was convicted of being a spy and executed by firing squad in France under charges of espionage for Germany during World War I. 58 Pins208 Followers


In which Country is Graham Greene's Novel The Comedians set?

The Comedians book by Graham Greene A Novel That Matters Published by Thriftbooks.com User, 11 years ago Graham Greene did not feel this was his favorite work, and according to Paul Theroux, it's not his best. [Read Theroux's introduction, which should have been called the Afterword, AFTER reading the book.] Yet this novel captures a historic time and the fate of a "failed state" under the spell of a mad dictator, Papa Doc Duvalier, whose obsessions with Voodoo and power engender perpetual terror and ruin, enforced by his personal goon squad, the sunglass-clad Toutons Macoute. Greene brilliantly divides the world into "comedians" and those who actually do something. We meet a rich mix of both, beginning with Brown, Smith, and Jones, the comics, on a Dutch ship with a Greek name, the Medea, in Greek mythology an enchantress who repeatedly resorted to murder to gain her ends, like Papa Doc and others in this enchanting book. Greene weaves a tight narrative, for the most part, where dialog comes at you in staccato fashion, revealing the soft spots, lies, and bluffs of each speaker. Brown, Greene's persona, narrates the book and shows himself to be a brooding egotist dwelling on his lost father and falsely promising youth at the Jesuit College of the Visitation at Monte Carlo, where his mother had abandoned him. He's the jealous, possessive sort, a lapsed Catholic who has replaced his faith with unattainable romance. His lover, Martha, the wife of a South American diplomat, is always in his thoughts, even though he attempts to keep her out. He dwells on her every word. Greene gives their secret affair a real feel of desperation and passion, mixed with distrust and futility. We also meet Mr. and Mrs. Smith, naive American do gooders who absurdly want to open a vegetarian center in the midst of Haiti's nightmarish capital. Then there's Jones, a grifter who is the victim of his own comic farce. The "doers" are Dr. Magiot, a closet communist who sincerely tries to save lives in the name of humanity, and Philipot, who starts off as a poet and ends up in the mountains with a ragged band of rebels trying to overthrow the beast.  Greene also shows us in a sweeping gesture the disastrous policy of the US in Latin America, as President Johnson, in an attempt to keep communism out of the region, backed the lunatic Duvalier with troops, to the utter dismay of his victims. Greene was long onto America's mischief and meddling here and elsewhere, to the point where the FBI, for 40 years, had monitored his statements and his movements, according to Theroux. In this sense, this novel is relevant to today's naive global comic and tragic American policies of ridiculously attempting to "democratize" the world, while moving American corporations into these so-called liberated nations. Greene would have very much howled about Bush's "faith-based" missteps across the globe, and he would have found plenty of failed states and shady comic and tragic characters to write about.  Above all, here is a novel that "counts." Because it exists, Duvalier's Haiti is preserved in its h Engaging drama set in Papa Doc's Haiti Published by Thriftbooks.com User, 14 years ago The novel opens on a cruise ship steaming toward Haiti. We meet a diverse group of characters who are revealed through the device of setting them in a game of cards on board ship.Brown, the primary character and narrator is returning to Haiti to reclaim a hotel he inherited and through his eyes we see the political changes occurring in the country and are made aware of the ominous threat of the Tonton Macoute secret police that hangs over the entire story adding dramatic tension.Jones , his fellow passenger is revealed to be a con-man who gets by on his ability to make others laugh (one of the comedians) . Smith a failed presidential candidate from the US is naively seeking to establish a vegetarian center in Haiti seemingly oblivious to the turmoil all around him.Brown's romance with the wife of a diplomat provides a subplot that mirrors the theme that everyone is deceiving someone. The c


What is the nickname of Chopin's short piano piece 'Waltz in D flat, Op.64, No.1'?

Waltzes, Op. 64 - Free Sheet Music by Chopin Music Education Waltzes, Op. 64 Frédéric Chopin wrote a set of three Waltzes in 1847. They were published separately, though always as part of Op. 64. The first one, in the key of D flat minor, was dedicated to Countess Delfina Potocka, and it was unusually named by Chopin himself as valse du petit chien, meaning ''the little dog waltz''. The publisher, however, printed it under the nickname Minute, which led to a widespread belief that the waltz is to be played in under one minute. Of course this would be ridiculously fast, even considering ... more Frédéric Chopin wrote a set of three Waltzes in 1847. They were published separately, though always as part of Op. 64. The first one, in the key of D flat minor, was dedicated to Countess Delfina Potocka, and it was unusually named by Chopin himself as valse du petit chien, meaning ''the little dog waltz''. The publisher, however, printed it under the nickname Minute, which led to a widespread belief that the waltz is to be played in under one minute. Of course this would be ridiculously fast, even considering the molto vivace tempo indication: the publisher's title used the term Minute as in Miniature: the whole piece takes clocks in around two minutes when played at a reasonable tempo. The second waltz is in they key of C sharp minor, and it was dedicated to Madame Nathaniel de Rothschild. It was later orchestrated and used in the ballet Les Sylphides. The third waltz, in A flat major, was dedicated to Countess Katarzyna Branicka (1825–1907). It is the last waltz that Chopin published during his lifetime. less This sheet contains the following parts: Sheet Title


In which year in the 1950'S did the UK Top 20 see hits like 'Volare' by Dean Martin, 'Stupid Cupid' by Connie Francis and 'Hello my Darlings' by Charlie Drake?

Top Hits 1950 - 2000 2000 1951 Top 40 Hits of 2000 All The Small Things - Blink 182 (#6) Amazed - Lonestar (#1) American Pie - Madonna (#29) Another Dumb Blond - Hoku (#27) Auld Lang Syne - Kenny G (#7) Back At One - Mark Wills (#36) Be With You - Enrique Iglesias (#34) The Best Day - George Strait (#33) Big Deal - LeAnn Rimes (#23) Blue (Da Ba Dee) - Eiffel 65 (#6) Breathe - Faith Hill (#3) Bring It All To Me - Blaque (#5) Bye Bye Bye - 'N Sync (#4) The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting On An Open Fire) - Christina Aguilera (#18) Cowboy Take Me Away - Dixie Chicks (#27) Dancin' - Guy (#19) Don't Say You Love Me - M2M (#21) Everything You Want - Vertical Horizon (#13) Falls Apart - Sugar Ray (#29) Forgot About Dre - Dr. Dre (#25) From The Bottom Of My Broken Heart - Britney Spears (#14) Get It On Tonight - Montell Jordan (#4) Goodbye Earl - Dixie Chicks (#20) Got To Get It - Sisqo (#40) Hangin Around - Counting Crows (#28) He Can't Love U - Jagged Edge (#15) He Wasn't Man Enough For Me - Toni Braxton (#35) Higher - Creed (#28) Hot Boyz - Missy Misdemeanor Elliott (#5) How Do You Like Me Now?! - Toby Keith (#31) I Don't Wanna - Aaliyah (#35) I Knew I Loved You - Savage Garden (#1) I Learned From The Best - Whitney Houston (#27) I Like It - Sammie (#24) I Try - Macy Gray (#8) I Wanna Know - Joe (#15) I Wish - Carl Thomas (#39) It Feels So Good - Sonique (#11) Learn To Fly - Foo Fighters (#19) Lessons Learned - Tracy Lawrence (#40) Love Is Blind - EVE (#34) Maria Maria - Santana (#1) Meet Virginia - Train (#20) My Best Friend - Tim McGraw (#29) My Love Is Your Love - Whitney Houston (#4) Never Let You Go - Third Eye Blind (#14) One Night Stand - J-Shin (#34) Only God Knows Why - Kid Rock (#19) Otherside - Red Hot Chili Peppers (#29) Party Up (Up In Here) - DMX (#32) Rhythm Divine - Enrique Iglesias (#32) Say My Name - Destiny's Child (#1) Shake Your Bon-Bon - Ricky Martin (#22) Show Me The Meaning Of Being Lonely - Backstreet Boys (#6) Smile - Lonestar (#39) Stay The Night - IMx (#23) Take A Picture - Filter (#12) Thank God I Found You - Mariah Carey (#1) That's The Way It Is - Celine Dion (#6) Then The Morning Comes - Smash Mouth (#11) There You Go - Pink (#7) Thong Song - Sisqo (#6) Try Again - Aaliyah (#21) Untitled (How Does It Feel) - D'Angelo (#25) What A Girl Wants - Christina Aguilera (#1) What Do You Say - Reba (#31) You Can Do It - Ice Cube (#35) You Sang To Me - Marc Anthony (#18) Top 40 Hits of 1999 Top Of Page 15 Minutes - Marc Nelson (#27) 1999 - Prince (#40) 24/7 - Kevon Edmonds (#10) 4, 5, 6 - Sole (#21) 808 - Blaque (#8) All I Have To Give - Backstreet Boys (#05) All Night Long - Faith Evans (#09) All Star - Smash Mouth (#4) Almost Doesn't Count - Brandy (#16) Angel - Sarah McLachlan (#04) Angel Of Mine - Monica (#01) The Animal Song - Savage Garden (#19) Anyone Else - Collin Raye (#37) Anywhere - 112 (#15) ...Baby One More Time - Britney Spears (#1) Back 2 Good - Matchbox 20 (#24) Back At One - Brian McKnight (#2) Back That Thang Up - Juvenile (#19) Bailamos - Enrique Iglesias (#1) Beautiful Stranger - Madonna (#19) Believe - Cher (#1) Better Days (And The Bottom Drops Out) - Citizen King (#25) Bills, Bills, Bills - Destiny's Child (#1) Black Balloon - Goo Goo Dolls (#16) Bling Bling - B.G. (#36) Bug A Boo - Destiny's Child (#33) C'est La Vie - B*Witched (#9) Can I Get A... - Jay-Z (#19) Changes - 2Pac (#32) Chante's Got A Man - Chante Moore (#10) The Day The World Went Away - Nine Inch Nails (#17) Did You Ever Think - R. Kelly (#27) Every Morning - Sugar Ray (#3) Everything Is Everything - Lauryn Hill (#35) Ex-Factor - Lauryn Hill (#21) Faded Pictures - Case And Joe (#10) Fly Away - Lenny Kravitz (#12) For A Little While - Tim McGraw (#37) Fortunate - Maxwell (#4) Genie In A Bottle - Christina Aguilera (#1) Get Gone - Ideal (#13) Ghetto Cowboy - Mo Thugs Family (#15) Girl On TV - LFO (#10) Give It To You - Jordan Knight (#10) God Must Have Spent A Little More Time On You - Alabama (#29) (God Must Have Spent) A Little More Time On You - 'N Sync (#8) Got Your Money - Ol' Dirty Bastard (#33) Gotta Man - EVE


Haliaeetus albicilla is the Latin name for the largest bird of prey in the UK. By what name is it normally known?

| Essex Wildlife Trust Essex Wildlife Trust Wildstock About Our largest bird of prey, the white-tailed eagle, sometimes known as the 'sea eagle', was persecuted to extinction in the UK; in 1916 the last female was shot on the Isle of Skye. It was reintroduced during the 1970s from Norway and around 40 pairs now nest in Scotland thanks to huge conservation efforts. Good places to spot the white-tailed eagle include the Isle of Mull, off the west coast of Scotland where it hunts for fish, mammals and small birds. How to identify A massive and impressive bird of prey, the white-tailed eagle has broader wings than the golden eagle with which it shares its home. Adults have a white, wedge-shaped tail and a pale head with a yellow beak. They are more likely to be found near the coast than the golden eagle. Where to find it A very rare bird, found on the west coast of Scotland. Habitats


Within a year either way when was the radio programme 'The Archers' first broadcast throughout the UK?

BBC News Interpretation Translation BBC News This article is about the organisation within the BBC. For the television channel, see BBC News (TV channel) . For other uses, see BBC News (disambiguation). BBC News Specific services for United Kingdom and rest of world Key people www.bbc.co.uk/news BBC News is the department of the British Broadcasting Corporation ( BBC ) responsible for the gathering and broadcasting of news and current affairs. The department is the world's largest broadcast news organisation and generates about 120 hours of radio and television output each day, as well as online news coverage. [1] [2] The service maintains 44 foreign news bureaux and has correspondents in almost all of the world's 240 countries. Since 2004, the Director of BBC News has been Helen Boaden . The department's annual budget is £350 million; it has 3,500 staff, 2,000 of whom are journalists. [1] Through the BBC English Regions , BBC News has regional centres across England as well as national news centres in Northern Ireland , Scotland , and Wales . All regions and nations produce their own local news programmes and other current affairs and sport programmes. Radio and television operations are broadcast from BBC Television Centre in West London, though they will move to the newly refurbished Broadcasting House in Central London in 2012. Television Centre houses all domestic, global, and online news divisions within one main newsroom. Parliamentary coverage is produced and broadcast from studios in Millbank in London. [3] The BBC is a quasi-autonomous corporation authorised by Royal Charter , making it formally independent of government, and required to report impartially. It has been accused of political bias from across the political spectrum. Internationally, the BBC has been banned from reporting from within some countries which accuse the corporation of working to destabilise their governments. In 2004, the BBC celebrated 50 years of television news broadcasts. BBC News journalists, cameramen, and programmes have won awards over the years for reporting, particularly from the Royal Television Society . The BBC founded the BBC College of Journalism in 2005 as a part of the BBC Academy, following recommendations made after the Hutton Report. [4] Contents History The early years The British Broadcasting Company broadcast its first radio bulletin from radio station 2LO on 14 November 1922. [5] Televised bulletins began on 5 July 1954, broadcast from leased studios within Alexandra Palace in London. [6] However, Gaumont British and Movietone cinema newsreels had been broadcast on the TV service since 1936 - with the BBC producing its own equivalent Television Newsreel programme from January 1948. A weekly Children's Newsreel was inaugurated on 23 April 1950, to around 350,000 receivers. [7] The public's interest in television and live events was stimulated by Elizabeth II's coronation in 1953. It is estimated that up to 27 million people [8] viewed the programme in the UK, overtaking radio's audience of 12 million for the first time. [9] Those live pictures were fed from 21 cameras in central London to Alexandra Palace for transmission, and then on to other UK transmitters opened in time for the event. [10] That year, there were around two million TV Licences held in the UK , rising to over three million the following year and four and a half million by 1955. 1950s Television news, although physically separate from its radio counterpart, was still firmly under its control– correspondents provided reports for both outlets–and that first bulletin, shown on 5 July 1954 on the then BBC television service and presented by Richard Baker , involved his providing narration off-screen while stills were shown. [11] This was then followed by the customary Television Newsreel with a recorded commentary by John Snagge (and on other occasions by Andrew Timothy ). It was revealed that this had been due to producers fearing a newsreader with visible facial movements would distract the viewer from the story. On-screen newsreaders were finally


In Greek mythology, by what collective name are the daughters of Zeus and Mnemosyne better known?

Mnemosyne | Article about Mnemosyne by The Free Dictionary Mnemosyne | Article about Mnemosyne by The Free Dictionary http://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Mnemosyne Also found in: Dictionary , Thesaurus , Wikipedia . Mnemosyne (nēmŏs`ĭnē, nēmŏz`–), in Greek mythology, the personification of memory. She was a Titan, daughter of Uranus and Gaea. The Muses were her daughters by Zeus. Mnemosyne (religion, spiritualism, and occult) Mnemosyne, asteroid 57 (the 57th asteroid to be discovered, on September 22, 1860), is approximately 116 kilometers in diameter and has an orbital period of 5.5 years. It is named after the Greek goddess of memory, who was the mother of the Muses. The location of Mnemosyne by sign and house indicates something about how one remembers. When involved in inharmonious aspects, this celestial body may indicate a poor memory or unpleasant memories. Sources: Kowal, Charles T. Asteroids: Their Nature and Utilization. Chichester, West Sussex, UK: Ellis Horwood Limited, 1988. Room, Adrian. Dictionary of Astronomical Names. London: Routledge, 1988. Schwartz, Jacob. Asteroid Name Encyclopedia. St. Paul, MN: Llewellyn Publications, 1995. Mnemosyne   in ancient Greek mythology, a goddess from the generation of the Titans, the mother of the Muses by Zeus. She was the personification of memory. In an allegorical sense, Mnemosyne means memory. Mnemosyne Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: References in periodicals archive ? Let us now return to the scenes of instantaneous, immaterial thought transfer--between Apollo and Mnemosyne in "Hyperion. MNEMOSYNE INCREASES SERIES A FINANCING BY $6M While Gombrich looks upon the strangely arranged material of the Mnemosyne panels (15) as on illustrative and practical solutions to represent the interrelations and interactions, Michaud treats the execution as a genre or a construction intentionally created exactly like that, something that is informative in itself. Representability and pathological discipline 5) Demonstrating the "profoundly religious attitude toward nature" that Aleksander Fiut sees in Milosz' work (1990, 2), Milosz' speaker is "[a]mazed that" his "Muse, Mnemosyne, / Has in no way diminished [his] amazement" of the oak forests through which he walks. Hantman, Clea The music on this CD was originally written about 400 years ago by John Dowland (1563-1626), but as sung by tenor John Potter (of the Hilliard Ensemble), accompanied by Stephen Stubbs (lute), John Surman (soprano saxophone and bass clarinet), Maya Homburger (baroque violin), and Barry Guy (double-bass), this music takes on a timeless quality, a quality that has been the hallmark of many releases from ECM, such as the Jan Garbarek/Hilliard Ensemble recordings Officium and Mnemosyne. Dowland: In Darkness Let Me Dwell (ECM New Series 1697 465 234-2) Under the influence of Mnemosyne, the goddess of memory and mother of the Muses, he wants to peel away the multilayered masks that make up his identity, even as he acknowledges the myriad deformations reflected in the mirrors of the enormous funhouse that is his life.


Who plays the part of Sergeant Hathaway in ITV's detective series 'Lewis'?

The final tribute: ITV detective show Lewis ends by mimicking the last scene of Inspector Morse | Daily Mail Online The final tribute: ITV detective show Lewis ends by mimicking the last scene of Inspector Morse comments They say imitation is the best form of flattery, and so fans of ITV's detective show Lewis will appreciate the final nod to its predecessor Inspector Morse. The final scene of the series will mimic the last moment of Morse, which saw the late John Thaw throwing in his police badge, over a pint with his younger sergeant, Robert Lewis. But instead of Kevin Whately's Detective Inspector announcing his retirement, it's his sidekick DS James Hathaway - played by Laurence Fox - who is ending the show by leaving the force. Tribute: The final episode of ITV detective series Lewis replicates the last scene of its predecessor Morse Sat across from each other in one of the Oxford-setting beer gardens, the two nurse a pint across a wooden table. RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share Overlooking the Thames the moment replicates the end of Morse 12 years earlier in 2000 and some say this is the perfect tribute to Thaw who died in 2002. 'The ending is a beautiful and brilliant nod to the past and to where Lewis came from,' a source told The Daily Mirror. Farewell: John Thaw and Kevin Whately shared a pint and an orange juice at the moment Morse throws in his police badge for good Joint decision: Both Laurence and Kevin chose not to continue in the detective drama, but their characters will not be killed off Both Fox and Whately had made the decision together to call time on the series, with Kevin saying they needed 'a break' at the start of the year. 'We said to ITV last November that we’d like to stop,' the actor explained. 'They said, "We’re not killing you" so this series comes to a kind of stop.' Therefore it may not be the end for the Oxford based duo, with reports that some more episodes could come into production next year. Obviously that may depend on just how successful Laurence is in America, as he and his wife Billie Piper are moving to Hollywood with their two kids to break into the movie industry. Not that the Yorkshire-born actor is a stranger to the film industry, with his first starring role opposite Kiera Knightley and Thora Birch in 2001 teen thriller The Hole. Since then he's appeared in a number of British period features including Gosford Park, Becoming Jane and Elizabeth II: The Golden Age. The last episode of Lewis airs on ITV1 on February 11 at 9pm. Hollywood: Laurence and his wife Billie Piper are moving with their kids to America to break the film industry


Which nation's flag is said to be the oldest still in use?

The 5 Oldest Country Flags in the World – Patriot Wood Order a wood replica of the Scotland Saltire today! → 2. AUSTRIA (Adopted 1230) The flag of Austria entertains three equal horizontal stripes of red, white, and red. Historically, the design is based on the coat of arms of the Babenberg dynasty, and at first the flag was orange-white-blue, but later the orange and blue stripes became red. According to legend, the flag was invented by Duke Leopold V of Austria as a consequence of his fighting during the Siege of Acre (1189-1191). After a fierce battle, his white surcoat was completely drenched in blood. When he removed his belt, the cloth underneath was strikingly white, revealing the color combination of red-white-red. So taken was he by this singular sight that he adopted the colors and scheme as Austria’s flag. Though the Austrian Flag was in the works in 1105, it wasn’t officially adopted until 1230. Place a custom order for a wooden replica of the Austrian Flag today! → 3. LATVIA (1280) One of the oldest flags in the world, the Flag of Latvia was first mentioned in medieval chronicle called the Rhymed Chronicle of Livonia in 1280. The chronicle mentions a red standard with a white stripe being used by Latvian tribes. According to the LatvianHistory.com , “when the leader of Ancient Latvian Semigallian tribe lead the attack against the Teutonic Crusader controlled Riga, Latgalian soldiers from Cēsis came to support the crusaders. The Latgalians came with red-white-red flag that chronicler called the ‘flag of the letts.’” A legend refers to a mortally wounded chief of a Latvian tribe who was wrapped in a white sheet. The part of the sheet on which he was lying remained white, but the two edges were stained in his blood. During the next battle the bloodstained sheet was used as a flag. According to the legend this time the Latvian warriors were successful and drove the enemy away. Place a custom order for a wooden replica of the Flag of Latvia today! → 4. DENMARK (Adopted 1307 or earlier) Known as the known as the 'Dannebrog' or 'Danish cloth,' in Denmark, the the current design of a white Scandinavian cross on a red background was officially adopted in 1307 or earlier. The Flag of Denmark also holds the Guinness World Record for the oldest continuously used national flag . According to legend, the flag came into Danish possession during the Battle of Lyndanisse in 1219. The Danes were on a failing crusade in Estonia, but after praying to God, a flag fell from the sky. After this event, Danish King Valdemar II went on to defeat the Estonians. The first recorded use of the flag appeared less than 100 years later. This legend has no historical or factual record, though many hold it to be true. Sources note that while Denmark was never part of the Roman Empire, similar designs were used by the Empire to represent provinces, as the white cross is symbolic of Christianity. The cross design was later adopted by other Nordic countries such as Sweden, Norway, Finland, and Iceland. Place a custom order for a wooden replica of the Flag of Denmark today! → 5. ALBANIA (1443) The Flag of Albania consists of a red field (background) with a black two-headed eagle in its center. The first sighting of Albania’s flag was on on November 28, 1443, when Skanderbeg (George Kastrioti), the national hero of Albania, raised his flag over the fortress of Krujë in defiance of the Turks who ruled the country. The unique double-headed eagle design was borrowed from the Byzantine Empire. The symbol of the double-headed eagle was re-used by Albanian nationalists during the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a symbol of their campaign for their country's independence from the Ottoman Empire. On November 28, 1912, the Albanian Declaration of Independence was proclaimed, and the flag was officially adopted.


Barbara Euphan Todd wrote a series of children's books about which popular character later the star of several TV series?

Other 1950's Children's TV Home > Children's Programmes > Other Children's TV Below is a selection of other Children's TV programmes of the 1950's. If you have any information about these or any other programmes of the era, we would be very grateful to receive it. Just e-mail the address at the foot of this page and we will try to feature them on their own pages: This TV Comic Annual shows on its cover, amongst others, Muffin the Mule, Billy Bean, Pakki the Elephant, Lenny the Lion, Bengo the Boxer Pup, Coco the Clown and Bom the little Drummer Boy. (Click on the picture to enlarge) 'The Hot Chestnut Man' with     Nat Temple and his Band who changed the Robin Hood lyrics to: "Robin Hood, Robin Hood, riding     round the house, Robin Hood, Robin Hood, on his clockwork mouse, Feared by the BBC, loved by the ITA, Robin Hood, Robin Hood, Robin Hood"   'The Man In Armour ' - This was a fantasy serial in 7     episodes and was first transmitted in February 1951.     Featuring a 500 year old man called Sir Archibald Willow     who, kept alive by his magic armour, wanders through the     centuries in search of Isolde, the beautiful daughter of     Sappho Holyrood. Sappho was a wicked old magician who,     believing that Archie handed over his daughter as a     witch, was determined to kill the knight. Archie was safe     as long as he never took off the suit of armour so Sappho     would try to empty itching powder into the suit to get     Archie to take it off. Will anybody ever forget the cry - "Where's my itching powder?" !!!. Archie     finds himself in an antique shop owned by Theodore     Hubble, who has two children, Ronnie and Rona. Written     by Godfrey Harrison from an idea by A. A. Dubens, it     starred June Allen as Rona, Barry McGregor as Ronnie and     Bruce Gordon as The Man In the Armour and was produced by     Rex Tucker. A second series was transmitted in September 1952, again     with Bruce Gordon and with Shaun Sutton as Maud Fogey.     Producer was Vivian Milroy. The     theme tune used was 'Horse Feathers' by Philip Green.     Other music used was: Comic Mystic by Robert Farnon and     Three Bears Phantasy by Eric Coates.   ' The Gordon     Honour ' - Chronicled the continuing (over     several generations) family feud between The Gordon     family and The Fitzwilliam family over the disputed     possession of a candlestick which had been presented to     one of them for a service rendered. Each generation was     played by the same actors - just a change of beards. Paul     Whitsun-Jones (a ubiquitous character actor of the time)     played The Duke of Tyburn, the head of the Gordons, who had a somewhat     ineffectual nephew called Freddy, played by Bruce Gordon,     who fell in love with the only retainer, Poppy the maid. There were two series of the Gordon Honour and there were     two simultaneous plots.  In the present was the     attempt by the two Fitzwilliams, just criminals, to steal     the Gordon Honour, a candle stick to which a new arm was     added after each act of heroism by the Gordon family.     However, Freddy was a bit of wimp and could never do any     act of heroism that would result in a further arm being     attached. However, he finally did so and honour was     satisfied. During     the setting there would be a lull, while Paul     Whitsun-Jones, would tell his nephew all about an exploit     of one of the ancestors which would be shown as a     separate action.   The Fitzwilliams were not only trying to steal the     candle stick but were, in every generation, showing     treachery to the King.  The first episode was a     servant boy saving the life of King Arthur from the     Fitzwilliam, a knight of the Round Table and being     knighted Sir Varlet Gordon.  There would be a love     interest with a servant girl each time.   In another     episode, the Gordon of the time


"At which Washington monument, in August 1963, did Martin Luther King deliver his historic ""I have a dream"" speech?"

When Did Martin Luther King Jr. Give His Famous "I Have A Dream" Speech? | eNotes When Did Martin Luther King Jr. Give His Famous "I Have A Dream" Speech? peter183 | Student, Undergraduate | (Level 1) eNoter Posted on October 23, 2012 at 3:09 AM   "i have a dream" is a 17-minute public speech by Martin Luther King, Jr. delivered on August 28, 1963, in which he called for racial equality and an end to discrimination. during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom, was a defining moment of the American Civil Rights Movement. Delivered to over 200,000 civil rights supporters, the speech was ranked the top American speech of the 20th century like 6 dislike 0 October 10, 2011 at 4:00 PM Civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. (1929–1968) gave his "I Have a Dream" speech on August 28, 1963, during the March on Washington. The   march drew more than a quarter million people lobbying for congressional passage of a civil rights bill. They gathered around the Lincoln Memorial to hear the speakers. When King spoke, he effectively defined the Civil Rights movement and the struggle for justice with these famous lines: "I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed, 'We hold these truths to be self-evident; that all men are created equal'." Congress (the law-making body of the United States) passed the Civil Rights Act in 1964. This was the most comprehensive piece of American civil rights legislation since the Reconstruction (1856–77; a twelve-year period of rebuilding that followed the Civil War). It outlawed racial discrimination in public places, assured equal voting standards for all citizens, prohibited employer and union racial discrimination, and called for equality in education. Further Information: "Comprehensive MLK Sites." MLK Links. [Online] Available http://mlk/cafeprogressive.com/enter.html , November 1, 2000; King, Martin Luther Jr., and James Melvin Washington. I Have a Dream. San Francisco: Harper, 1992; "Martin Luther King, Jr." Seattletimes.com. [Online] Available http://www.seattletimes.com/mlk/ , November 1, 2000. Source: UXL History Fact Finder, ©2001 Gale Cengage. All Rights Reserved. Full copyright . like 6 dislike 1


What name is given to the swim bladders of certain fish when used in cookery and brewing?

Craft Fish Guts Beer blogging since 2007, covering real ale, craft beer, pubs and British beer history. Craft Fish Guts There was a bit of a to-do the other week when a UK TV show about food production suggested that isinglass finings represented some kind of ‘dark side’ of the brewing industry. (We didn’t see it — we gathered this from the miniature Twitter storm that ensued.) Isinglass is made from the swim bladders of fish, so we’ll acknowledge that there is a certain ‘ick’ factor, but it’s been used in British brewing for a long time and isn’t something we have any problem with at all. This 1978 article from CAMRA’s What’s Brewing, however, suggests that not only is isinglass harmless, but that brewers could be going a little further and making it part of their ‘craft’ schtick: On the first floor of Godson’s Brewery… head brewer Rob Adams takes what looks like a large flat sea shell from a sideboard drawer… It is the dried bladder of a sturgeon fish… Mr Adams makes his own finings from sturgeon bladders, bought at £7 a pound and mixed with water in a large plastic dustbin. Do any brewers these days make their own isinglass from scratch? And would a really ‘crafty’ brewery perhaps go a step further and have a saltwater pond full of fish in the back yard…? Ian Mackey, author of this very useful book , has very kindly provided us with a treasure trove of useful clippings from this period, so expect a few more nuggets in weeks to come.


Which Italian painter is known for his images of human faces made up of such things as flowers, vegetables and fish?

Giuseppe Arcimboldo - The complete works Contact Portrait Giuseppe Arcimboldo (also spelled Arcimboldi; 1527 - July 11, 1593) was an Italian painter best known for creating imaginative portrait heads made entirely of such objects as fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish, and books - that is, he painted representations of these objects on the canvas arranged in such a way that the whole collection of objects formed a recognisable likeness of the portrait subject. Arcimboldo was born in Milan in 1527, the son of Biagio, a painter who did work for the office of the Fabbrica in the Duomo. Arcimboldo was commissioned to do stained glass window designs beginning in 1549, including the Stories of St. Catherine of Alexandria vitrage at the Duomo. In 1556 he worked with Giuseppe Meda on frescoes for the Cathedral of Monza. In 1558, he drew the cartoon for a large tapestry of the Dormition of the Virgin Mary, which still hangs in the Como Cathedral today.


To within 10 how many stations are served by the London Underground?

London Underground: 150 fascinating Tube facts - Telegraph Telegraph 150 London Underground facts (including the birth of Jerry Springer in East Finchley station) It's closed today, but it's still interesting Credit: John Stillwell Jolyon Attwooll , Travel writer 9 January 2017 • 11:00am You can't ride it today, thanks to industrial action. But you can learn a few things about the Tube instead.  1. There is only one Tube station which does not have any letters of the word 'mackerel' in it: St John's Wood. 2. The average speed on the Underground is 20.5 miles per hour including station stops. 3. The busiest Tube station is Waterloo, which was used by around 95 million passengers in 2015. In 2014 Oxford Circus took top spot, in 2009 it was Victoria, and in 2005 it was King's Cross,  4. On the Metropolitan line, trains can reach over 60mph. The Night Tube service started on August 19, 2016 Credit: AFP or licensors/DANIEL LEAL-OLIVAS 5. The shortest distance between two adjacent stations on the underground network is only 260 metres. The tube journey between Leicester Square and Covent Garden on the Piccadilly Line takes only about 20 seconds, but costs £4.90 (cash fare). Yet it still remains one of the most popular journeys with tourists. 6. Many tube stations were used as air-raid shelters during the Second World War, but the Central Line was even converted into a fighter aircraft factory that stretched for over two miles, with its own railway system. Its existence remained an official secret until the 1980s. 7. Angel has the Underground's longest escalator at 60m/197ft, with a vertical rise of 27.5m. 8. The shortest escalator is Stratford, with a vertical rise of 4.1m. 9. Only 45 per cent of the Underground is actually in tunnels. 10. The longest distance between stations is on the Metropolitan line from Chesham to Chalfont & Latimer: a total of only 3.89 miles. The history of the Tube in pictures 11. The longest continuous tunnel is on the Northern line and runs from East Finchley to Morden (via Bank), a total of 17.3 miles. 12. Aldgate Station, on the Circle and Metropolitan Lines, is built on a massive plague pit, where more than 1,000 bodies are buried. 13. The longest journey without change is on the Central line from West Ruislip to Epping, and is a total of 34.1 miles. 14. The deepest station is Hampstead on the Northern line, which runs down to 58.5 metres. 15. In Central London the deepest station below street level is also the Northern line. It is the DLR concourse at Bank, which is 41.4 metres below. Only 45 per cent of the Underground is actually in tunnels 16. The TARDIS, (Dr Who’s transport) can be found outside Earl’s Court station. Or at least an old police call box can. 17. The London Underground manages about 10 per cent of all green spaces in London. 18. Wildlife observed on the Tube network includes woodpeckers, deer, sparrowhawk, bats, grass snakes, great crested newts, slow worms. 19. Over 47 million litres water are pumped from the Tube each day, enough to fill a standard leisure centre swimming pool (25 metres x 10 metres) every quarter of an hour. 20. The London Underground trains were originally steam powered. 21. The station with the most platforms is Baker Street with 10 (Moorgate also has 10 platforms but only six are used by Tube trains - others are used by overground trains). 22.The District Line has the most stations: 60. There are 270 stations on the network Credit: Dominic Lipinski 23. The Waterloo and City Line has the fewest stations (no intermediate stations) 24. The Underground name first appeared on stations in 1908. 25. London Underground has been known as the Tube since 1890 due to the shape of the tunnels. 26. The first deep-level electric railway line also opened in 1890. 27. The Tube's logo is known as “the roundel” (a red circle crossed by a horizontal blue bar) 28. The station with the most escalators is Waterloo with 23. 29. The total number of passengers carried during 2013/14 was 1.265 billion – making it the world's 11th busiest metro. 30. The highest station above sea lev


Which of the saints was martyred by being stoned to death?

Christian Martyrs Christian   Martyrs "AND OTHERS had trial of cruel mockings and scourgings, yea, moreover of bonds and imprisonment: They were stoned, they were sawn asunder, were tempted, were slain with the sword: they wandered about in sheepskins and goatskins; being destitute, afflicted, tormented; (Of whom the world was not worthy:)" -Hebrews 11:36-38 The following information is    from WIKIPEDIA.COM ... A Christian martyr is one who, without seeking his own death or any harm to    others, is murdered or put to death for his religious    faith or convictions. Many Christian martyrs suffered    cruel and torturous deaths like stoning , crucifixion , and burning at the stake . The word ' martyr '    comes from the Greek word translated "witness".    Martyrdom is a form of religious persecution . The first Christian martyr    was Saint Stephen as recorded in the Acts of the Apostles (6:8-8:3) who was stoned to    death for his faith. Stephen was killed (i.e., martyred)    for his support, belief and faith in Jesus of Nazareth as the Messiah . There were probably many other early    Christian martyrs besides Stephen since Saul,    later-known as the Apostle Paul of Tarsus , is mentioned as bringing many    murderous threats against the disciples or followers of    Jesus (Acts 9:1ff.). The first Christian Martyr    in England was Saint Alban, a roman citizen, who lived    in Verulamium and, when sheltering a Christian priest,    converted to Christianity. When he refused to worship    the Roman gods, he was executed. It is believed that the    executioner's eyeballs fell out. Since then, Verulamium    grew and changed its name to Saint Albans . In subsequent centuries,    especially during periods of widespread inquisition and Protestant Reformation , many Christians were    martyred on charges of heresy . There are many incredible    stories, ancient and contemporary, of Christian    martyrdom. Contents


Ballabriggs won the 2011 Grand National. Who was his jockey?

Grand National 2011: battle-weary winner Ballabriggs enjoys being star of the show after Aintree win - Telegraph Horse Racing Grand National 2011: battle-weary winner Ballabriggs enjoys being star of the show after Aintree win He trotted out into the sunlight and then tossed his head in the spotlight as  if he recognised that, yes, he really had been a bit of a star. Home is the hero: Grand National winner Ballabriggs with trainer Donald McCain (right) and his father Ginger at their stables. Photo: GETTY IMAGES By Ian Chadband 8:08PM BST 10 Apr 2011 Less than 24 hours since being left dehydrated and decidedly unsteady on his legs after an Aintree triumph as debilitating and courageous as any in recent memory, Ballabriggs looked a glowing picture of health while taking his bow at Donald McCain’s stables in Cheshire. It was hard to recall, gazing at this magnificent, hulking bay, that the previous day, his jockey Jason Maguire had needed the presence of mind on this blazing afternoon to leap off Ballabriggs’s back immediately after his triumph to let oxygen be administered and to allow the horse to be quickly sluiced down after one of the most merciless editions of one of sport’s most unforgiving tests. “Look, he’s tired, but he’s grand,” McCain was happy to report, conceding that after his own celebrations which started in the Poacher pub and saw him get to bed for only an hour at 6.30am yesterday morning, his new champion probably looked in much better nick than he did. “He was left exhausted on Saturday; it was really hot and windless down there. It’s like watching marathons, with people wobbling all over the place. It was the same thing. He has a small cut on a hind leg, but he went for a walk this morning and he’s fine.” Relief all round. On the day itself, there had been enough sadness and distress as a backdrop to the main event, what with the serious injury to jockey Peter Toole and the highly-visible tragedy which befell two horses, that the gloss seemed to have been taken from the tale of good old Ballabriggs. So as groom Ed Bourne handed out the polo mints to his pal at the stables, it was time for those who love 'Brigzy’ best to make a proper fuss of the good-natured character who has ensured the McCains are enhanced further as the Grand National’s first family. Related Articles Where your money went 09 Apr 2011 This did not feel like the time-honoured homecoming of a National champion parading through his home village. No, this was just a quiet celebration among about 50 family and friends on the lawns behind Donald’s offices set amid his rented 200-acre grounds in Cholmondeley Castle. A very genteel, very British and, reckoned patriarch Ginger McCain, a very different celebration to those raucous ones which greeted Red Rum’s fabled triumphs 40 miles up the road behind his Southport garage all those years ago. Ginger, who has not been too well recently, had evidently been reinvigorated by Donald’s first National win as he had everyone in stitches with his tales of “Bert the policeman”, who had promised to “look after everything” at the 1973 party after there had been complaints about the noise. “Except the party was so good that at 4 am we found him lying on a grass verge opposite the cemetery. The milkman thought the IRA had shot him!” Ginger had begun his Aintree pilgrimage on Saturday laying flowers at Rummy’s winning post resting place and ended it by saluting a champion, which he felt had shown all the heart and character of his old horse. As for Donald, he confessed, his lad’s win actually meant more to him than his own four ever did. Ginger had heard all the previous day’s furore which surrounded the deaths and the safety concerns and, to nobody’s surprise, remained resolutely un-PC and old school in approach as he criticised “all the bloody health and safety stuff” and the “do gooders” who want to see the end of the National. “I couldn’t believe it when I saw the horses bypassing Becher’s second time. “It’s a major feature of the race and the fence is there to be jumped,” said Ginger. “If a horse is


Which Roman wrote 'Ars Poetica' and the 'Odes'?

Horace Essay - Horace (Poetry Criticism) - eNotes.com Horace Essay - Horace (Poetry Criticism) Navigate Study Guiderows link Link Horace 65 b.c.-8 b.c. (Full name Quintus Horatius Flaccus) Roman satirist, lyric poet, literary critic, and essayist. See also See also Horace Classical and Medieval Literature Criticism. Most well known for his Odes, Epistles, Epodes, and Satires, Horace is thought to be one of the most accomplished lyric poets to have written in Latin. His poetry is important because it provides a glimpse of peacetime in the Roman empire after years of civil war. Horace's poetry is known for its wit, and his Ars Poetica became a style manual for poets of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries and was required reading in British schools. Biographical Information Horace was born Quintus Horatius Flaccus in southern Italy in 65 b.c., the son of a freedman. Thanks to a father who recognized his talent early, Horace was educated in Rome, studying under Orbilius (a grammarian), and later in Athens where he encountered the Greek poets who profoundly influenced his work. On the heels of Julius Caesar's assassination in 44 b.c., Horace joined Brutus's forces, traveling to Asia Minor and rising to the rank of tribune despite his humble background. His military exploits were short-lived, however, and he returned to Rome after Brutus's defeat at Philippi in November 42 b.c. Although the move to Rome garnered him a position in the Roman treasury, this was more importantly the time during which he began to write poetry. The poetry written during this period impressed Virgil and other Roman poets, who eventually introduced Horace to Maecenas, with whom he formed a lasting friendship. Between 35 and 30 b.c., Maecenas is thought to have given Horace a small estate in the Sabine Hills. The area is often mentioned in his poetry and he remained there (and in Rome) until his death in November 8 b.c. Major Works Horace's life, and hence his works, cover a crucial historical period; his poetry reflects the changing conditions and moods of those times and their events. These works include Satires Books I and II (c. 35 and 30 b.c.), Epodes (c. 29 b.c.), Odes Book I-III and Book IV (c. 23 and 13 b.c.), Epistles Books I and II (c. 20 and 15 b.c.), the Ars Poetica (c. 19 b.c.), and Carmen Saeculare (c. 17 b.c.). The Odes and Epodes are most indebted to the Greek poets, especially those of the sixth and seventh centuries and those of the Hellenistic period, including Archilochus, Hipponax, Alcaeus, and Pindar. The Odes Books I-III include eighty-eight poems in Greek meter and concern philosophy and personal relationships. The Epistles, excellent examples of Horace's casual, conversational approach, deal with the poet's concerns with respect to living a moral life. Epistles Book I includes twenty poems and gives the reader a window on Horace the man. One sees the change—a more melancholy mood—that took hold of the poet after the Satires. He is more concerned with finding answers to personal spiritual and moral questions and the ethos is decidedly philosophical. Epistles Book II, although it includes only three poems, is more intricate than Epistles Book I. It is a montage of examples, anecdotes, and vivid imagery that further the reader's understanding of the poet as a man. The Ars Poetica is perhaps the poet's best-known work. Structured as a conversational collection of thoughts on a number of literary matters, it became a significant influence on a diverse group of authors including Ben Johnson, Dante, St. Augustine, and Alexander Pope. Critical Reception Horace's work has gone through periods of interest and neglect. During his lifetime his work was honored and studied at academies, followed by a period of critical neglect and a rebirth of interest during the Renaissance and continuing through the nineteenth century. Current interest unfortunately lies primarily in the academic and scholarly communities, a result of the decrease in Latin courses offered in recent times. Critical study of Horace has included Horace's use of Greek met


Taipans Beyond Their bite, these snakes are like other Australian elapids. Raymond Hoser Originally Published in Reptiles (USA), August 2008.   Perhaps the worst snake to be bitten by is the taipan (Oxyuranus spp.). Even with advent of antivenom the prognosis for survival from a bite isn't good. Experiments with mice show an average taipan bite is potent enough to kill about 50,000 mice or 50 people. Theyï¿½re considered the worldï¿½s deadliest snakes, and snakekeepers everywhere covet them. But getting past taipans deadly number-one status, what really separates these snakes from other Australian elapids? The reality is not all that much. Brown, Jumpy and Adaptable Taipans are large and thin snakes. Mature males average 210 cm in total length, and females measure 180 cm. Most are brownish. With large eyes, theyï¿½re generally presumed to be one of the most intelligent snakes because they rely to a greater extent on both sight and smell to detect objects rather than essentially just smell like many other snakes. Brown snakes (Pseudonaja spp.) and taipans are unusual among Australian snakes because their bellies are yellowish and sport distinct flecks or squiggles, especially on the forebody.ï¿½ Other ï¿½brownï¿½ snakes from the genera Cannia, Panacedechis and Pailsus lack this trait. Currently there are three named taipan species: Oxyuranus scutellatus, O. microlepidota and O. temporalis. Although taipans are deadly, they would rather run away than fight or bite. They can move backwards at high speed and thus have a good ï¿½reverse gear.ï¿½ Unless you try to catch or kill a taipan, the risk of bite is slight. Remember, these snakes should only be caught or handled by people with experience in handling deadly snakes. Even experienced handlers must be prepared to risk the consequences of an unexpected bite (i.e. death). More often than most snakes, taipans will flick their body or "jump" when approached or touched.ï¿½ This behavior instills fear in the handler and may be a precursor to a bite. However, this isnï¿½t always the case. Sometimes the rapid flick is mistaken for aggression when it's not. In the wild taipans are like most other large diurnal elapids. They are adaptable to various habitats so long as their basic requirements are met. These include shelter, a basking spot for warmth and proximity to a water source. They like a drink every two days or so. Wild taipans seem to prefer rodents, but smaller members will eat lizards and rarely frogs. These snakesï¿½ partiality to rodents as opposed to frogs has given them a recent relative advantage and numbers increase over competitors such as red-bellied black snakes (Pseudechis porphyriacus) and Papuan blacks (Cannia papuanus). Both prefer frogs, and many have died trying to eat cane toads (Rhinella marina, formerly known as Bufo marinus), which produce a toxin for self-defense. Taipans may actively run down their prey.ï¿½ This gives you an idea as to how fast they can move. They are also ï¿½ambushï¿½ predators that wait under cover for food items to pass. Keeping Taipans Snakekeepers should keep taipans like any other elapid. I keep my 2-meter-long adults in 60 cm plastic tubs in a rack system. They donï¿½t nose rub, which is the most obvious sign a cage is too small, so I assume the space suits them. I donï¿½t change cage size according to age, but larger snakes go in larger cages. If snakes do rub their snouts, enlarge the cage, reduce the number of transparent surfaces or both. Although snout rubbing has been seen in other elapids, such as copperheads (Austrelaps spp.), I have not seen it in my taipans, and reports of it are rare. Provide the snakes with a basking area of about 30 to 35 degrees C, and aim for a cooler refuge of about 20 degrees C but allow for anything between 10 to 26 degrees depending on seasons and other factors. Also provide a hide and a water dish. Captive taipans never swim ï¿½ not that Iï¿½ve seen anyway ï¿½ so the size of the water container need not be huge, but it should be deep and not spill. Other cage accessories are optional. In term


The 'Occupy...' movement started in September 2011 and now has camps in more than 80 countries. But which was the first camp?

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