'The Road to Xanadu' by Simon Callow is a biography of which actor?

Simon Callow - Biography - IMDb Simon Callow Jump to: Overview  (3) | Mini Bio  (1) | Trade Mark  (2) | Trivia  (18) | Personal Quotes  (4) Overview (3) 5' 7" (1.7 m) Mini Bio (1) Simon Callow was born on June 13, 1949 in London, England as Simon Phillip Hugh Callow. He is an actor and writer, known for Amadeus (1984), Ace Ventura: When Nature Calls (1995) and Four Weddings and a Funeral (1994). Trade Mark (2) Often plays Charles Dickens or Dickensian characters His plummy English accent Trivia (18) He was awarded C.B.E. (Commander of the Order of the British Empire) in the 1999 Queen's Birthday Honors List for his services to drama. He was awarded the Laurence Olivier Theatre Award in 1992 (1991 season) for Best Director of a Musical for "Carmen Jones". He was awarded the Patricia Rothermel Award at the 1999 London Evening Standard Theatre Awards for his outstanding services to theatre. Started acting after Sir Laurence Olivier 's insistence that if he wanted to act, he should take a job at the box office of the Old Vic Theatre in London. Played the role of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart in the stage version of "Amadeus" before appearing in the film version, in which he played "Emmanuel Schikaneder", who appeared in the first performance of Mozart's "The Magic Flute" and wrote the opera's libretto. Played Charles Dickens and the voice of "Ebeneezer Scrooge" in the 2001 animated movie, Christmas Carol: The Movie (2001), before playing Charles Dickens once again in the 2006 revival of Doctor Who (2005). In the Independent on Sunday 2006 Pink List - a list of the most influential gay men and women - he came no. 28, down from 26. Callow is the author of numerous books, including a biography of Charles Laughton , a book on acting and, most recently, a multi-volume biography of Orson Welles . His first television role was to have been that of 'First Crew Member' in Carry on Laughing!: Orgy and Bess (1975). His scene was ultimately cut from the episode, although his name remains listed in the closing credits. The names of George Coulouris and Agnes Moorehead are consistently mis-spelled throughout his book "Orson Welles: The Road To Xanadu", which also refers to "Touch Of Evil" as "A Touch Of Evil"; this latter mistake also occurs in his later book about Welles, "Hello, Americans". Has said in interviews, he has not had a television set for a number of decades. His father was of English descent, while his mother was of Danish, French, German, and English ancestry. Release of his book, "Being An Actor". [1986] Performing at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Ontario, Canada. There Reigns Love - Devised and performed by Simon Callow. July 11 - August 3. [June 2008] He is currently playing "Count Fosco" in "The Woman in White" at the Palace Theatre in London. [September 2005] He appeared in two Best Picture Academy Award winners: Amadeus (1984) and Shakespeare in Love (1998). Has appeared as a character named Kemp in episodes of two different television series, 'Scarecrow and Mrs. King' in 1984 and 'Inspector Morse' in 1987. He's descended from circus performers - his great great grandmother was a bareback rider and his great grandfather was a clown. Personal Quotes (4) [on Alec Guinness ] He wrote to tell me he had just seen A Passage to India (1984), and as the lights had come up he had vomited in shame at his own performance as Professor Godbole. [on receiving the C.B.E. under the Tony Blair government] Being honoured by one's country is even better than winning a Tony Award. But since it comes from Downing Street, I suppose in a sense it is a Tony. I love storytelling and I love just relating directly to an audience. That's why we do theatre, it's because we love contact with the audience. We love the fact that the audience will change us. The way the audience responds makes us change our performance. [on William Shakespeare ] It's the most melodious words ever written in the English language. It's also in rhythm, you know, like music, and people love that. See also


Which British athlete broke the 5,000 metres world record in 1982?

5000 metres training 5000 metres training Home » Articles 5000 metres training 5000 Metres Training: If you've got the 5000 metre blues, here's a way to get you back on song (The writer was coach to Tim Hutchings, fourth in the 1984 Olympic 5000m and silver medallist in the 1984 and 1989 World Cross-Country Championships, the subject of this article) In 1984 Tim Hutchings (GB) entered the Los Angeles Olympic 5000m, never having bettered 13 mins. 20 secs. However, in the final he came fourth in a time of 13 mins. 11 secs. No other British athlete has improved his personal best 5K time by so much in an Olympic final. In that race, Said Aouita covered the last mile in 4:02 to Hutchings' 4:06. Hutchings' time, set 12 years ago, has only been bettered by three other British athletes. Dave Moorcroft's world record of 13:00.1 was set in 1982, but because of injury he finished last in the 1984 race. The British women's 5000m record was set in 1987 by Zola Budd, a sensational 14 mins.48.07 secs, 11 seconds short of Ingrid Kristiansen's world record set in 1985. Budd's record stood until this summer when it was broken by Paula Radcliffe at the Cologne Grand Prix. Yet clearly, with the honourable exception of Radcliffe, British 5000m running is in the doldrums and has been for several years. Why is this? To find an answer we can go back to that 1984 Olympic 5K. When Hutchings opted to run in this event, I embarked on a study of the training methods used by former world-record holders. starting with the late Gordon Pirie (13:36), who was a prolific track trainer all the year round. His recipe in the winter was 30 x 220 yds in 30 secs with 220 yds jog recovery one day, then 25 x 440 yds in 66 secs, jog 440 yds on another day and, finally, 12 x 880 yds in 2 mins 12 secs with 440 yds jog. He topped this up with a 2.5 hour fartlek-type run once a week. His summer training was much the same except that his recovery after the 440 yds repetitions was reduced to 110 yds jog, while the speed of all the other sessions increased. 'Racing to get fit'! Ron Clarke, the first man to break 13 minutes for three miles, had       a different approach. A 20-mile run once a week was an essential part       of his training, which probably gave him the endurance to run a world       record 5000m in 1965 where the average deviation of pace for each       lap was only 0.66 of a second. Out of season, Clarke trained three       times a day, reaching 150 miles a week. The morning run consisted       of three miles at a fast pace followed by weight training using a       100 lb barbell. At mid-day he ran six miles fast. Evening saw the       main session of the day, 14 miles of continuous fast running. Once       a week he went on to the track, either to do 10 x 220 yds in 26 secs       with 220 yds jog or 10 x 440 yds with 440 yds jog. This astonishing       schedule was followed by a 'racing to get fit' regime; on arrival       in Europe he raced virtually every other day for a month at different       distances, which did not permit him to train often. It was commonplace       for him to run a dozen 5000m races in the summer, a feat which would       cause many modern exponents of the 5K to turn pale! Emile Puttemans (Bel) lowered Viren's 5K world record to 13:13 in 1972, which stood for five years. His training consisted of two sessions a day all year round and involved more anaerobic running than his predecessors; he appears to have been one of the first athletes to do two threshold runs of four miles duration each at maximum effort. Fartlek (speed play) occupied 15 per cent of the total 100 miles a week. Working out a formula Having studied the different training methods of past world-record holders, I tried to find a mathematical correlation between their 5K and 1500m times. It appeared that three times the 1500m time plus three minutes equalled a slow potential, eg, best 1500m = 4 mins x 3 + 3 mins = 15 mins 5K potential. It also appeared that the s


Whose famous last words were allegedly 'I am just going outside and may be some time'?

Last words - Wikiquote Last words Jump to: navigation , search NOTICE: This article needs additional citations for verification . See also Sorted alphabetically by last name (with some monarchs and leaders sorted by their first names, e.g. William the Silent ). This article refers only to last words of persons who actually lived or are believed to have actually lived. Last words of fictional characters can be found in Fictional last words . Who: Peter Abelard , a medieval French scholastic philosopher, theologian and preeminent logician. No comment. I did what I could. Who: Edward Abbey , an American author and essayist. Note: The first quote was a response as to whether he had any last words. (The epitaph on his memorial stone was "No Comment".) The second is an alternative as noted in the reference work Last Words of Notable People citing Epitaph for a Desert Anarchist: The Life and Legacy of Edward Abbey by James Bishop. Brahms, William B. (2010). Last Words of Notable People: Final Words of More than 3500 Noteworthy People Throughout History. Haddonfield, NJ: Reference Desk Press, Inc . p. 1. ISBN 978-09765325-2-1 .  ; Bishop, James. (2010). Epitaph for a Desert Anarchist: The Life and Legacy of Edward Abbey. New York: Atheneuem . ISBN 978-06891219-5-1 .  . Van Halen! Who: Darrell Abbott A.K.A Dimebag Darrel, former guitarist of Pantera and Damageplan. Note: Said while playing with Damageplan at a club minutes before he was shot and killed onstage. Come Lord Jesus, come quickly, finish in me the work that Thou hast begun; into Thy hands, O Lord, I commend my spirit, for Thou hast redeemed me. O God of truth, save me Thy servant, who hopes and confides in Thee alone; let Thy mercy, O Lord, be shewn unto me; in Thee have I trusted, O Lord, let me not be confounded for ever. Who: Robert Abbott , English prelate. Note: Last Words of Notable People citing The life of Dr. George Abbot, Lord Archbishop of Canterbury by Arthur Onslow (Guildford, England, 1777). Brahms, William B. (2010). Last Words of Notable People: Final Words of More than 3500 Noteworthy People Throughout History. Haddonfield, NJ: Reference Desk Press, Inc . p. 1. ISBN 978-09765325-2-1 .  . May the Most High God preserve thee from destruction, and from all the paths of error may He deliver thee. Who: Abraham , first of the three patriarchs of Judaism. It's okay! Gun's not loaded… see? Who: Johnny Ace , 1950s rhythm and blues singer. Note: Ace was playing Russian roulette (or something similar; exact accounts vary) with his revolver on Christmas Day 1954, during a backstage break in his concert that day. Contrary to Ace's assertion, there was a bullet in the chamber, which, when he pulled the trigger with the barrel of the gun to his face, killed him instantly. Ja, maar niet te veel. Translation: Yes, but not too much. Who: Gerrit Achterberg , Dutch poet. Note: Achterberg had just parked his car, when his wife asked: "Shall I bake some fried potatoes?" After answering the question he suffered a fatal heart attack. Note: Last Words of Notable People citing Het refrein is hein: Leven en sterven in een verpleeghuis by B. Keizer Brahms, William B. (2010). Last Words of Notable People: Final Words of More than 3500 Noteworthy People Throughout History. Haddonfield, NJ: Reference Desk Press, Inc . p. 3. ISBN 978-09765325-2-1 .  ; Keizer, Bert (1997). Het refrein is hein: Leven en sterven in een verpleeghuis. Amsterdam: Nijmegen . ISBN 978-90616862-1-7 .  . Oh, yes; it is the glorious Fourth of July. It is a great day. It is a good day. God bless it. God bless you all. [He then lapsed into unconsciousness; he awakened later, and mumbled,] Thomas Jefferson… Who: John Adams , 2nd President of the United States. John Adams died on July 4, 1826. He is often quoted as having said " Thomas Jefferson still survives." with some depictions indicating he might have not expressed the entire statement before dying, i.e.: "Thomas Jefferson… still survi—", but some research indicates that only the words "Thomas Jefferson" were clearly intelligible among his last. Adams did not


In the place names Chipping Norton and Chipping Sodbury what does 'Chipping' mean?

Chipping C Chipping Chipping is a prefix used in a number of place names in England , probably derived from ceapen, an Old English word meaning 'market', though the meaning may alternatively come from (or via) the Medieval English word chepynge with a more specific meaning of 'long market square'. It was sometimes historically spelled as Chepying. Chipping, Hertfordshire Chipping Ongar Chipping Steps, Tetbury Chipping can also refer to: Chipping Norton, New South Wales, a suburb of Sydney in Australia chip tuning a car's ECU system installing a modchip into a game console using a woodchipper being a chipper (tobacco), or other occasional drugs user. For this reason it has come to mean insufflating i.e. a heroin user who insufflates rather than injects.


Which sea area is adjacent to Rockall, Sole and Fastnet?

List of British Sea Areas as listed in the weather report for shipping on BBC Radio4 Here's a nice but big (162K) map I scanned it from the Radio Times, they managed to forget Bailey so I had to edit it in, which is why the lines and font are a bit dodgy there. Here's one from the Met Office , a lot smaller but not as pretty, but it DOES have Trafalgar on it, and it makes the Lat and Longs more obvious. South East Iceland: 64N18W..65N14W..63N7W..62N11W (roughly) Faeroes: 63N7W..62N3W..59N7W..62N11W (roughly) Fair Isle: 62N3W..61N00..58N00..58N5W..59N7W (roughly) The above 3 form a diagonal band from the coast of Iceland down to the Greenwich Meridian at the Shetlands on the northern edge, and the Scottish coast on the southern edge. Fair Isle is 5 sided to get back into the normal squarish grid. Bailey: Between 10W and 15W from South East Iceland down to about 58N Rockall: Between 10W and 15W from Bailey (58N) down to 53N Shannon: Between 10W and 15W, from Rockall down to 50N, and including the bits off the Irish coast. Hebrides: The bit between Faeroes and Fair Isle, the Scottish coast, 10W, and 57N Malin: Below Hebrides, between Rockall and the coasts, down to the narrowest point between England and Ireland Irish Sea: The Irish Sea from Malin down to the narrowest point between Wales and Ireland Lundy: Bounded by the south Welsh and north Cornish coasts, out to about 6.5W Fastnet: Between Lundy and Shannon, with the south Irish coast above and 50N below Sole: 6.5W..15W and 50N..48.27N, below Shannon and Fastnet Finisterre, now renamed Fitzroy: Below Sole Biscay: From Finisterre to the French coast Plymouth: The mouth of the Channel to about 8W, Biscay below, Sole to the left Portland: Up the channel from Plymouth to about 2W Wight: From Portland to a line from about 50N2E(France) to 51N1E(England) Dover: From Wight to a line matching the latitude 51N, near enough Thames: Moving out towards the North Sea, as far as about 52.5N Humber: Up to 54N, but loses a degree of its eastern extent halfway up Tyne: A tiny bit about a degree wide along the coast from Humber up to about 56N Dogger: Tyne to the left, Humber below, 4E at the right, up to about 56N German Bight: From Humber and Dogger on the left to the continental coast Forties: Directly above Dogger, ie about 56N..58.5N and 1W..4E Forth: Between Forties and the Scottish coast, stopping at 57N Cromarty: Between Forties and the Scottish coast, from Forth up to 58.5N or so, where it meets Fair Isle Viking: Above Forties with Fair Isle to the west Fisher: East of Forties and north of German Bight, but only as far as about 57.5N North Utsire, South Utsire: The last bit between Viking and Forties and the Scandinavian coast I appear to have listed them in the reverse order to that used by the weather forecasters. Never mind!


Sister Sledge got to number 1 in June 1985 with which song?

Sister Sledge - Frankie - YouTube Sister Sledge - Frankie Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Uploaded on Dec 11, 2008 Sister Sledge - Frankie June 23 July 20 1985 uk number 1 for 4 weeks Category


What is the main ingredient of food cooked 'a la lyonnaise'?

Lyonnaise White Wine Onion Sauce Recipe Yield: 2 cups Preparation In a heavy-bottomed saucepan, melt the butter and cook the onions over medium-high heat until they turn a light golden brown. You are sauteeing rather than sweating the onions. Add the vinegar and heat the mixture until the liquid boils. Lower the heat a bit and continue simmering until the liquid has reduced by half. Add the demi-glace, then lower heat to a simmer and reduce for about 10 minutes. Strain through a mesh strainer (optional) and serve right away. This recipe makes about two cups of Lyonnaise Sauce. You can enjoy this onion sauce over a large variety of small cuts of meat and poultry. It will be very welcome with the proverbial meat and potatoes meal, pairing well with both of the main items. But you may be concerned that you have to start with a demi-glace. You can find prepared demi-glace to purchase, which would certainly be a shortcut. One brand touts that it spends 30 hours reducing the stock. If you don't have time for that, buying rather than making is an easy choice. If you want to set out to do it all from scratch, here are couple of routes to take. The shortcut recipe for demi-glace uses beef stock (again, you can choose to make your own or buy it prepared). It takes about an hour and a half. To make demi-glace it the classic way , you'll have to make brown stock from bones, as well as brown sauce ( Espagnole ) from vegetables and beef stock (again) and combine them. Related Articles


Sciophobia - Shadow fear, shadows fear, shadow phobia, shadows phobia, fear of shadows, phobia of shadows, Sciaphobia Websites Welcome to my site for Sciophobia. In hopes of trying to provide some helpful information, I have searched the Internet looking for information on Sciophobia (Shadow fear, shadows fear, shadow phobia, shadows phobia, fear of shadows, phobia of shadows, Sciaphobia). Please note I am not a doctor and only provide this site for informational purposes. I hope you will find some benefit in the site. Best wishes! ~Edd~ What is Sciophobia? Sciophobia is the fear of shadows. The origin of the word scio is Greek (meaning shadow) and phobia is Greek (meaning fear). Sciophobia is considered to be a specific phobia, which is discussed on the home page. Sciophobia is also known as Sciaphobia. What are the causes? It is generally accepted that phobias arise from a combination of external events (i.e. traumatic events) and internal predispositions (i.e. heredity or genetics). Many specific phobias can be traced back to a specific triggering event, usually a traumatic experience at an early age. Social phobias and agoraphobia have more complex causes that are not entirely known at this time. It is believed that heredity, genetics, and brain chemistry combine with life-experiences to play a major role in the development of phobias. (Wikipedia - phobia). What are the symptoms? As with any phobia, the symptoms vary by person depending on their level of fear. The symptoms typically include extreme anxiety, dread and anything associated with panic such as shortness of breath, rapid breathing, irregular heartbeat, sweating, excessive sweating, nausea, dry mouth, nausea, inability to articulate words or sentences, dry mouth and shaking. . Can I take medicine? Medicine can be prescribed, but please note that these medications can have side effects and/or withdrawal systems that can be severe. It is also important to note that medicines do not cure phobias, at best they only temporarily suppress the systems. However, there are treatments for phobias, which include counseling, hypnotherapy, psychotherapy, and Neuro-Linguistic programming. Please click on the link at the top of the page called “Treatment Information” to find out more information on these types of treatments.   Note: If you are going to do a search, some common Sciophobia search terms include Sciophobia, Shadow fear, shadows fear, shadow phobia, shadows phobia, fear of shadows, phobia of shadows, Sciaphobia. DISCLAIMER: PLEASE READ - By printing, downloading, or using you this information, you agree to the following: 1) I am only providing this material for information and research purposes. 2) The information is "AS IS", "WITH ALL FAULTS". 3) You understand the information was gathered by doing a general search on Internet search engines for the following terms: Sciophobia, Shadow fear, shadows fear, shadow phobia, shadows phobia, fear of shadows, phobia of shadows, Sciaphobia. 4) User assumes all risk of use, damage, or injury. 5) Information may have errors or be outdated. 6) Some information is from historical sources or represents opinions of the author. 7) You agree that we have no liability for any damages. 8) I are not liable for any consequential, incidental, indirect, or special damages. Finally, if you do not agree to terms, do not use the information. It is for informational and research purposes only! If you have any questions please contact me edd@ebozman.com


Who wrote the opera 'Boris Godunov' in 1874?

Boris Godunov review – Bryn Terfel is superb as tsar in torment | Music | The Guardian Boris Godunov review – Bryn Terfel is superb as tsar in torment 4 / 5 stars Royal Opera House, London Terfel makes the title role of Mussorgsky’s flawed masterpiece his own in a powerful new staging of the rarely seen original version A tsar is born… Bryn Terfel as Boris Godunov at the Royal Opera House. Photograph: Tristram Kenton Share on Messenger Close The famous portrait of Mussorgsky by the Russian painter Ilya Repin, currently on show at the National Portrait Gallery , tells you all. Bloodshot eyes, matted hair and beard, skin puffy and sallow, eyes distant yet wild: within days, Mussorgsky (1839-81) would be dead of drink, aged 42. He received no proper training in composition. Nor did he ever earn his living from music. Born into Russian nobility, he went into the army then spent his increasingly dissolute life as a government clerk, suffering alcohol-induced epilepsy, bouts of madness and destitution. The rumour that his grave is now under a bus stop is hard to verify but completes the sad picture. Yet he had friends and admirers, most of them fellow composers. Many went to extreme lengths to support him. Rimsky-Korsakov – that great enabler and wizard of orchestration – and much later Shostakovich each had two attempts at making Mussorgsky’s only completed opera, Boris Godunov, “better”. He was working for the forestry department when he wrote this awkward, misshapen masterpiece based on Pushkin. It was rejected by St Petersburg’s Mariinsky theatre in part for its lack of a leading female role. The usual Boris we hear – to give a Snapchat version of the work’s protracted history – is the epic, expanded 1874 score. In a compelling new staging by Richard Jones , conducted by Antonio Pappano , the Royal Opera has dared – for the first time – to go back to the 1869 original, in all its rawness. Mussorgsky may have used rough tools when it came to orchestration, but he knew what he wanted from his voices Mussorgsky’s orchestration, at once shining and murky, creates great blocks of chords, moving with unadorned, almost clumsy simplicity (exactly the characteristic of this composer which Rimsky was keen to polish and refine). You can see why he was misunderstood, music’s equivalent, perhaps, of his younger contemporary, Van Gogh in Starry Night mood. If you wondered what violas sound like, after hearing this score you need never do so again. They dominate the string writing, mellow and resonant, warmly played in an evening of excellence all round from the ROH orchestra. Pappano wrung every ounce of variety from the music, and entirely justified the use of the original, which ends so abruptly, without redemption, with Boris’s death. The bass-baritone Bryn Terfel sings the title role for the first time. Whereas the later version places the emphasis equally on the suffering of the Russian people, here the action is truncated, bald, almost static. The tsar’s torment drives the piece. Terfel must carry the drama, which he does, superbly. Once anointed tsar, with a triumphant chorus and clamour of bells, Boris does little except brood and stare at a king-sized map of sprawling, unruly Russia. He is a good and honourable leader but is stained by his part in the murder of the young tsarevich Dmitry, which enabled him to take the crown. The dilemma of power and the dark path that led to it haunt him. Pinterest Plague and famine appear to prove Boris’s guilt, and leave the people – here an enlarged and excellent chorus of peasants in all versions of subfusc – starving and rebellious. Mussorgsky may have used rough tools when it came to orchestration, but he knew what he wanted from his voices, giving detailed indications on phrasing and dynamics. In his vital “hallucination” scene, as Boris grows deranged, Terfel sings with a ghostly lightness, as if his great, golden voice had been reduced to a sickly pallor. The effect is terrible and terrific. In Terfel we have a powerful new Boris, sure to turn out more reliable and enduring than the hi


Who was editor of Private Eye before Ian Hislop?

Ian Hislop: satirist in chief | Media | The Guardian Ian Hislop Ian Hislop: satirist in chief He's been called the most influential voice in British politics, the Dalai Lama of satire, a fogey, a moralist, a troublemaker and a cynic. Meet Ian Hislop, editor of Private Eye Ian Hislop: 'It's very flattering to be told you are powerful, important and malign.' Photograph: Kalpesh Lathigra for the Guardian Friday 23 September 2011 17.59 EDT First published on Friday 23 September 2011 17.59 EDT Share on Messenger Close Ian Hislop bustles. There's no other word for it. He exudes urgency and purpose. One minute the reception at Private Eye 's chaotic Soho office is quiet, and a matronly receptionist is making me a cup of coffee. The next Hislop has arrived, and the atmosphere is transformed. He has presence, even at a generous 5ft 6in and with that schoolboyish tendency to scrunch up his face when he laughs. Dressed in a blue suit, with a pair of sunglasses poking out of his top pocket, he looks like the successful entrepreneur he is. Hislop runs the satirical magazine Private Eye, natural home of anarchists and dropouts, while looking like the head of the local Rotary club . Hislop celebrates 25 years as editor this year – he took over from Richard Ingrams at just 26. He is keen to downplay that anniversary, but is certainly not downplaying the fact that his magazine is about to mark its 50th birthday. A celebratory book by Private Eye staffer Adam Macqueen is being published, and the Victoria and Albert Museum is staging an exhibition showcasing the magazine's covers and cartoons. It is all dangerously respectable, though, as Hislop says, critics have been complaining since 1962 that Private Eye has become part of the establishment. The first thing you see as you come through the front door are photographs of the men – they are all men – who kept the magazine afloat in its early years. "We call this the wall of death," Hislop says. Most of those photographed have, indeed, passed on, at dismally young ages – Peter Cook , Auberon Waugh , Paul Foot , John Wells , Willie Rushton . "Bons viveurs tend not to live to a very great age," Hislop says of Waugh. The ultimate bon viveur – in the couple-of-bottles-of-vodka-a-day sense – was Private Eye's proprietor, Peter Cook, who died at 57 but at his death looked a bloated 77. Private Eye remains something of a boys' club. Hislop says he employs two women journalists, but admits there aren't many women making jokes on the magazine. For this he blames the women, not the Eye. "Women either don't put themselves forward or they're not part of gangs of blokes showing off at school and university who then turn that into a living or a way of communicating. Maybe women don't have to do that." Fifty years on, men from public schools remain the heart of the joke factory, and Hislop fits squarely into the mould. His father was a civil engineer who travelled widely for work, and Hislop had a peripatetic childhood, spent in Nigeria, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia and Hong Kong. He boarded at Ardingly College , a public school in Sussex run on Christian principles, which provided a sort of surrogate family and where he was head boy. It is tempting to see him moving seamlessly from public school to another institution with strong codes, a keen respect for its past and a ready-made surrogate family – Private Eye. Cartoonist Nick Newman , the son of an RAF officer, was a couple of years ahead of Hislop at Ardingly. "We first met in the school play," Newman remembers. "It was an awful sort of 'educational' production about the Peterloo massacre. There was much sniggering in rehearsals as all these posh public schoolboys tried to be working class. Later, we did a few revues, very sub-Python. I was 16 and he 14. At that age you don't really talk to anyone in the year below, but Ian could mix with anybody. He didn't have that shyness that other people have with their elders. When his dad died, I think he grew up very fast." Hislop's father died at the age of 45, when Hislop was 12. "Because he died young, he was a ver


Which US TV cartoon features a cat and a chihuahua?

Top 10 Most Famous Cartoon Dogs - Toptenz.net Toptenz.net Posted by Shell Harris on June 5, 2008 in Entertainment | 72,355 Views | 33 Responses When searching for the top 10 famous cartoon dogs you have to consider notoriety, popularity, cultural significance and, of course, cuteness. Is it the kind of dog that you would happily max out your credit card for on silly toys , delectable treats, plush beds and bling collars? Oh, and if you could talk, it probably helped. There are any number of famous dogs in entertainment: Lassie, Eddie (of Frasier fame), Benji, Hooch, and Rin Tin Tin, but there is a certain breed of dog that has risen to a celebrity all their own. The animated dog. Here are the top 10 most famous animated dogs. And don’t worry, they are all house-trained. 10. Ren Hoeck The Ren & Stimpy Show A staple of Nickelodeon for many years, Ren was the often abrasive, usually neurotic companion of the slightly effeminate, hair-ball producing Stimpy. A take on a Chihuahua, Ren could go from screaming and calling Stimpy an idiot, to shivering in a corner much like a real Chihuahua . An icon for an entire generation of teenagers, Ren leads off our list at number ten. 9. Blue Blue’s Clues Children around the world are familiar with Blue for her educational messages and great source of early childhood development skills.The recipient of nine Emmy awards, Blue’s Clues was inspired by Sesame Street, and appealed to the same crowd of pre-schoolers. Incorporating sign language , creative thinking, riddles, and both verbal and non-verbal skills, Blue’s Clues remains a great source for children of all ages. 8. Santa’s Little Helper The Simpsons Often neglected, the Simpson’s dog, Santa’s Little Helper, is a charming, but poorly trained Greyhound.Having survived where the family’s cat has not (currently on Snowball V), this retired racing Greyhound has been a staple of the Simpson household for years.Having saved members of the family on numerous occasions, it’s often surprising that Bart was so quick to replace him with the more well trained Laddie (a joke on Lassie). Eventually Bart came to his senses, and Santa’s Little Helper has stayed with the Simpsons ever since. 7. Brian Griffin Family Guy The Griffin’s dog is noticeable for his wit, intelligence, love of martinis , and ability to speak.While only 7 years old, Brian is only a few credits short of a degree from Brown University, owns a car, votes, and maintains a credit card.While displaying some of the typical canine behaviors (fear of vacuums), Brian’s anthropomorphic qualities are what have made him one of the more memorable animated dogs in recent history, catapulting him from tertiary character to one of the most popular characters in the series. 6. Odie Garfield While certainly not the main star of the series, Odie has been a participant (sometimes willing, sometimes not), in many of Garfield’s hi-jinks.Though Garfield has usually gotten the better of Odie’s good nature and admitted simple nature, Odie has shown surprising ingenuity in getting revenge on Garfield on a number of occasions. 5. Lady & the Tramp Disney’s Lady & the Tramp The first couple of animated dogs, Lady and the Tramp showed us that even dogs need love and companionship from their own kind.When not pushing meatballs with their noses and eating spaghetti, Lady and the Tramp fell in love and eventually had a litter of their own (spearheaded by the aptly named Scamp). While not the last animated dogs to be presented to us by Disney , they are the ones that stick out the most in the minds of most dog lovers the world over. 4. Pluto Disney Usually portrayed as Mickey Mouse ’s pet dog, Pluto represents the ideal of man’s best friend that we all think of when looking for our own dogs.Pluto is the pinnacle of the animated man’s best friend – even if that man happens to be a mouse. 3. Underdog The Underdog Show Underdog always spoke in rhymes. Normally, he spent his time as “Shoe Shine Boy”, and was just that. But when he took one of his super power pills, he transformed into Underdog and saved his love in


Trainspotting - Irvine Welsh - Google Books Irvine Welsh 19 Reviews https://books.google.com/books/about/Trainspotting.html?id=tDsmsXeVZyQC Brace yourself, America, for Irvine Welsh's Trainspotting—the novel and the film that became the cult sensations of Britain. Trainspotting is the novel that first launched Irvine Welsh's spectacular career—an authentic, unrelenting, and strangely exhilarating episodic group portrait of blasted lives. It accomplished for its own time and place what Hubert Selby, Jr.'s Last Exit to Brooklyn did for his. Rents, Sick Boy, Mother Superior, Swanney, Spuds, and Seeker are as unforgettable a clutch of junkies, rude boys, and psychos as readers will ever encounter. Trainspotting was made into the 1996 cult film starring Ewan MacGregor and directed by Danny Boyle (A Shallow Grave).   What people are saying -  Write a review User ratings LibraryThing Review User Review  - qkennedy - LibraryThing The crazy and deranged lifestyle of the characters in this book was absolutely shocking, however the content of their internal dialogue was thoroughly entertaining. A character would will the pages ... Read full review Classic Class and Drugs Tale User Review  - marsattacks28 - Overstock.com Saw the movie before I read the book and that was a shame because this book is great. Not to mention the original printing of this book was a plus. Way to go Overstock Read full review Selected pages The Skag Boys JeanClaude Van Damme and Mother 3 Scotland Takes Drugs In Psychic Defence The Glass 95 Inter Shitty Na Na and Other Nazis The First Shag 153 Courting Disaster Junk Dilemmas No 66 Deid Dugs 177 View all » Common terms and phrases All Book Search results » About the author (2002) Irvine Welsh was born in Edinburgh on September 27, 1958. After leaving school, he lived in London for awhile, but eventually returned to Edinburgh where he worked for the city council in the housing department. He received a degree in computer science and studied for an MBA at Heriot Watt University. His first novel, Trainspotting, was published in 1993 and was adapted as a film starring Ewan McGregor and Robert Carlyle in 1996. He became a full-time writer in August 1995. His other works include The Acid House (1994), Marabou Stork Nightmares (1995), Ecstasy: Three Tales of Chemical Romance (1996), Filth (1998), Glue (2001), and Porno (2002). He also wrote the plays Headstate (1994) and You'll Have Had Your Hole (1998). Bibliographic information


Who is the patron saint of dancers and entertainers?

St. Vitus - Saints & Angels - Catholic Online Saints & Angels Author and Publisher - Catholic Online Facts Take the Saints Trivia Quiz now! Unreliable legend has Vitus, the only son of a senator in Sicily, become a Christian when he was twelve. When his conversions and miracles became widely known to the administrator of Sicily, Valerian, he had Vitus brought before him, to shake his faith. He was unsuccessful, but Vitus with his tutor, Modestus, and servant, Crescentia, fled to Lucania and then to Rome, where he freed Emperor Diocletian's son of an evil spirit. When Vitus would not sacrifice to the gods, his cure was attributed to sorcery. He, Modestus, and Crescentia were subjected to various tortures from which they emerged unscathed, and were freed when during a storm, temples were destroyed and an angel guided them back to Lucania, where they eventually died. So much for the legend. What is fact is that their cult goes back centuries and that they were Christians who were martyred in Lucania. A great devotion to Vitus developed in Germany when his relics were translated to Saxony in 836. He is one of the Fourteen Holy Helpers and is the patron of epileptics, those afflicted with St. Vitus' Dance (named after him}, dancers, and actors, and is a protector against storms. Feast day - June 15th.


What is the name of the Queen's bodyguard in Scotland?

Rafe Heydel-Mankoo: The Queen's Body Guard for Scotland - The Royal Company of Archers Wednesday, 22 September 2010 The Queen's Body Guard for Scotland - The Royal Company of Archers One of the notable points of Pope Benedict XVI's recent state visit to the United Kingdom was His Holiness's reception by HM The Queen at the Palace of Holyroodhouse. The Holy Father is only the second head of state to have commenced a UK state visit in Scotland (the first was HM The King of Norway). A meeting between the Pontifex Maximus and Vicar of Christ and the Defender of the Faith and Supreme Governor of the Church of England should always be accorded the greatest honour and dignity. Upon his arrival at the Palace the Supreme Pontiff was greeted by a smart row of elderly gentlemen, dandily attired in green tunics, wearing eagle-feathered bonnets and clutching longbows. Many observers, expecting the traditional red-tunic-and-bear-skinned guardsmen of London postcard fame, will have no doubt been perplexed by this sight. This elite band of merry men are part of one of Scotland's most exclusive bodies: The Queen's Body Guard for Scotland - The Royal Company of Archers. The Sovereign’s “Body Guard for Scotland” came into existence in 1676 as a private archery club – a function it maintains to this day. Accorded the title of “The King’s Company of Archers” by the Scottish Privy Council, the Company received its Royal Charter from the last Stuart Sovereign (Queen Anne) in 1704. According to tradition, in exchange for “perpetual access to all public butts, plains and pasturages legally allotted for shootings arrows”, the Royal Company of Archers must, upon request, provide the Sovereign with three arrows. There being no extant “King’s Body Guard for Scotland” in the early nineteenth century, the Royal Company seized the opportunity to provide this service during King George IV’s famous visit to Edinburgh in 1822. In preparation for the visit the Royal Company donned uniforms designed by Walter Scott and swore an oath in the presence of the Duke of Montrose. George IV’s successful visit marked the Royal Company’s debut as escort and bodyguard to the Sovereign. Today the Royal Company’s membership numbers approximately five hundred and thirty. The Officers of the Order include the Captain General (who serves as Gold Stick for Scotland), four Captains, four Lieutenants, four Ensigns and twelve Brigadiers. Members must be Scottish or, in exceptional cases, have a demonstrated connection with Scotland. Knowledge of archery is also an asset. The Royal Company meets and practices archery in Archer’s Hall. The Royal Company’s ceremonial function includes attendance at St. Gile’s Cathedral in Edinburgh for the installation of new Knights of the Thistle, attendance at garden parties at the Palace of Holyroodhouse and attendance at the presentation of Colours for Scottish regiments. The Royal Company’s field uniform consists of a dark green tunic with black facings, dark green trousers and a Balmoral bonnet with the Royal Company’s badge and an eagle feather. As with Clan Chiefs, the Captain General (who carries a stick with a gold top) wears three feathers in his cap. Posted by heydel-mankoo.com at


The illustrator Donald McGill is most famous for which type of 'art' work?

Donald McGill Postcard Artist | The Donald McGill Museum The Donald McGill Museum Donald McGill Postcard Artist £30.00 Donald McGill is the greatest and most famous British comic postcard artist of all time. During an artistic career lasting over sixty years he produced over 12,000 postcard designs. They sold in their millions, became an essential part of the British seaside holiday and made a major contribution to British popular culture. Add to cart Product Description   In this meticulously researched book, surprisingly the first full-scale biography of such an important illustrator, Bernard Crossley tells the story of his extraordinary life. At the age of thirty two he gave up a secure job to embark on the extremely insecure and at that time novel occupation of postcard artist. After retiring at sixty five, he returned to work at the age of seventy and at the age of seventy six he took over the running of his publishing company in addition to designing postcards, continuing to work right up until his death at the age of eighty seven.   The book also explains how a man from a very straight-laced and highly respectable Victorian background virtually created and came to be associated with the saucy seaside postcard. It describes his skirmishes with the censors and the law, culminating in a show trial in 1954, and the disapproval which he also suffered from his own family. The author shows however that this association with the saucy does a great disservice to his work which featured an extremely wide variety of subjects, of which the risqué was but a small part, and which illustrated and documented many different aspects of British society during the first half of the twentieth century. In addition there are chapters on the nature of the man, his working methods and his continuing influence as well as an evaluation of his remarkable achievement. Copiously illustrated and including many full-colour reproductions of postcards from all periods of his career, the book paints for the first time a detailed and fascinating portrait of a major illustrator of the twentieth century whilst also presenting a wide-ranging selection of his work to enjoy. Book Details: Hardback, Gilt embossed buckram cover with over 40 colour pages of illustrations on high quality silk paper ; 152 pages of text on high quality laid paper. Full colour illustrated laminated dust jacket. Scarce 1st edition limited to just 1000 copies. Printed and bound in the United Kingdom. Size A4.   Written by: BERNARD CROSSLEY Format: Hardback, with dust jacket Donald McGill is the greatest and most famous British comic postcard artist of all time. During a career lasting over sixty years he produced over 12000 postcard designs. They sold in their millions, became an essential part of the British seaside holiday and made a major contribution to British popular culture. However the man himself has remained largely unknown. In this meticulously researched book, surprisingly the first full-scale biography of such an important illustrator, Bernard Crossley tells the story of his extraordinary life. At the age of thirty two he gave up a secure job to embark on the extremely insecure and at that time novel occupation of postcard artist. After retiring at sixty five, he returned to work at the age of seventy and at the age of seventy six he took over the running of his publishing company in addition to designing postcards, continuing to work right up until his death at the age of eighty seven. The book also explains how a man from a very straight-laced and highly respectable Victorian background virtually created and came to be associated with the saucy seaside postcard. It describes his skirmishes with the censors and the law, culminating in a show trial in 1954, and the disapproval which he also suffered from his own family. The author shows however that this association with the saucy does a great disservice to his work which featured an extremely wide variety of subjects, of which the risqué was but a small part, and which illustrated and documented many different aspec


Which religion was founded by Guru Nanak?

BBC - Religions - Sikhism: Guru Nanak Guru Nanak A brief overview of the life of Guru Nanak, the founder of the Sikh religion. On this page Guru Nanak Guru Nanak © Guru Nanak (1469-1539) was one of the greatest religious innovators of all time and the founder of the Sikh religion. Guru Nanak's birthday is celebrated by Sikhs on April 14th by the Nanakshahi calendar . (The date according to the lunar calendar changes annually but is usually in November.) Nanak's religious ideas draw on both Hindu and Islamic thought, but are far more than just a synthesis. Nanak was an original spiritual thinker and expressed his thoughts in extraordinary poetry that forms the basis of Sikh scripture. Little is known about the life of Nanak, but Sikh tradition has a much-loved set of stories or janam sakhis which relate various incidents from his life, and include many of his important teachings. Nanak was born about 40 miles from Lahore (now in Pakistan) in 1469. Sikh traditions teach that his birth and early years were marked with many events that demonstrated that God had marked him out for something special and was keeping an eye on him. His family were Hindus, but Nanak soon showed an advanced interest in religion and studied Islam and Hinduism extensively. As a child he demonstrated great ability as a poet and philosopher. One famous story about Guru Nanak tells of his rebellion at the age of eleven. At this age Hindu boys of his caste would start to wear the sacred thread to distinguish them. Nanak refused, saying that people should be distinguished by the things that they did, and their individual qualities, rather than by a thread. Nanak continued to demonstrate a radical spiritual streak - arguing with local holy men and sages, both Hindu and Muslim, that external things like pilgrimages, penances, and poverty were of far less spiritual importance than internal changes to the individual's soul. He worked for a while as an accountant but while still quite young decided to devote himself to spiritual matters. He was inspired by a powerful spiritual experience that gave him a vision of the true nature of God , and confirmed his idea that the way to spiritual growth was through meditation and through living in a way that reflected the presence of the divine within each human being. In 1496, although married and having a family, Nanak set out on a set of spiritual journeys through India, Tibet and Arabia that lasted nearly 30 years. He studied and debated with the learned men he met along the way and as his ideas took shape he began to teach a new route to spiritual fulfilment and the good life. The last part of his life was spent at Kartarpur in the Punjab, where he was joined by many disciples attracted by his teachings. The most famous teachings attributed to Guru Nanak are that there is only one God, and that all human beings can have direct access to God with no need of rituals or priests. His most radical social teachings denounced the caste system and taught that everyone is equal, regardless of caste or gender.


What is the highest rank in the Royal Air Force?

RAF officer ranks | Military Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia 1 Currently honorary/wartime rank only. Origins Edit Lieutenant-General David Henderson originally proposed that Royal Air Force officers use a combination of British Army and Royal Navy ranks. However, the War Office argued that the RAF should have its own ranks and the Admiralty opposed any use of their rank titles. Badges of rank On 1 April 1918, Air Force Memorandum 2 specified rank insignia for the newly established independent force. Rank was to be worn on the jacket cuff and was derived from the Royal Navy's rings, each equivalent rank having the same number of rings. However, Second Lieutenants (now Pilot Officers) displayed a crowned eagle only and the Navy's loop was not used for any rank. Depending on the uniform, either gold or pale blue on grey braid was worn.
In August 1918, Air Ministry Weekly Order 617 added a single band of 1/4 inch braid below the Second Lieutenant's eagle and all other officer ranks also received a crowned eagle above their braid.
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Which country's flag is a plain green rectangle?

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


Which sport did William Temple, Archbishop of Canterbury, describe as 'organised loafing'?

The Ashes: dirty tricks mar a happy ending - Telegraph The Ashes The Ashes: dirty tricks mar a happy ending We reached Dunkirk at 0600 hours to find Jerry in a fearful bate." Ho ho! There has been a lot of sport in the past two days about the great escape at Cardiff, with flotillas of small vessels mentioned in many a vivid dispatch. Look at the evidence: Bilal Shafayat fails to convince Ricky Ponting that he was time wasting at the end of the first Test in Cardiff Photo: GETTY IMAGES By Michael Henderson 7:30AM BST 14 Jul 2009 Whether or not England deserved to reach Lord's on level terms (they didn't), the first Test provided another memorable Ashes event. It did more than that. The proper summer, involving proper cricket, began in Cardiff. After a Twenty20 World Cup that hogged the whole of June, and was declared a thundering success, Test cricket re-emerged in its best colours, to delight lovers of the game and confound those, like William Temple, the Archbishop of Canterbury, who thought it was no more than "organised loafing". "There can be no summer in England without cricket," wrote Neville Cardus, who did more than any journalist to immortalise the rivalry between England and Australia. Now, at last, the summer has started, with red balls, white flannels (or fleeces, in England's case) and, happily, blue skies. We can smile again, and look forward to four more belters. Outsiders often look at cricket and think: they must be mad; five long days, and no winner. Ignore them. To appreciate a draw is the hallmark of a true cricket lover, and this was no ordinary draw. The pitch was flat, much of the bowling was modest, and England were on the wrong end of the contest, saved ultimately by the rain, which cut a session from Saturday's play. Yet the last afternoon will be recalled years from now, particularly if England go on to win the series. To do so, they will have to buck up their ideas. The captain can make a start by not telling fibs. "I don't think we were deliberately trying to waste a huge amount of time," said Andrew Strauss, offering a most disingenuous defence of his time-wasting practices in the closing stages, as James Anderson and Monty Panesar kept their bats straight. Related Articles


What is the colour of the mineral cinnabar?

Cinnabar: The mercury mineral cinnabar: information and pictures USES Cinnabar is the most common mercury mineral and is the chief ore of that metal . It is mined extensively for the production of mercury. Aesthetic crystals of Cinnabar, especially those from China, are very popular among mineral collectors. Cinnabar has been historically used as a vermilion pigment. NOTEWORTHY LOCALITIES The finest Cinnabar crystals in the form of intensely-red bright transparent crystals come from China at Tongren, Guizhou Province, at the specific deposits of Wanshan, Yanwuping, and Yunchangping. Similar crystals occur nearby at the Chatian mine near Fenghuang, Xiangxi, Hunan Province. Almaden, Ciudad Real, Spain, is probably the most historic (as well as one of the most important) localities for Cinnabar. Specimens from that locality usually massive , but crystals have also been  found, and it has also produced specimens in association with small Native Mercury blobs. Other important deposits include Idria, Slovenia; Rudňany, Slovakia; Nikitovka (Horlivka), Donets'ka Oblast, Ukraine; and Chauvai, Alai Range, Kyrgyzstan. In Mexico, a classic locality is Charcas, San Luis Potosí. The U.S. also contains several important deposits, most notably in the mercury-producing districts of California and Nevada. California deposits include the New Almaden District, Santa Clara Co.; and New Idria and Mount Diablo, Diablo Range, San Benito / Contra Costa Counties. Nevada deposits include the Cahill Mine, Poverty Peak, Humboldt Co.; and Antelope Springs, Pershing Co. Other occurences include Terlingua, Brewster Co., Texas; and Kirby, Pike Co., Arkansas.


John 18:38 "What is truth?" retorted Pilate. With this he went out again to the Jews gathered there and said, "I find no basis for a charge against him. Matthew Henry Commentary 18:33-40 Art thou the King of the Jews? that King of the Jews who has been so long expected? Messiah the Prince; art thou he? Dost thou call thyself so, and wouldest thou be thought so? Christ answered this question with another; not for evasion, but that Pilate might consider what he did. He never took upon him any earthly power, never were any traitorous principles or practices laid to him. Christ gave an account of the nature of his kingdom. Its nature is not worldly; it is a kingdom within men, set up in their hearts and consciences; its riches spiritual, its power spiritual, and it glory within. Its supports are not worldly; its weapons are spiritual; it needed not, nor used, force to maintain and advance it, nor opposed any kingdom but that of sin and Satan. Its object and design are not worldly. When Christ said, I am the Truth, he said, in effect, I am a King. He conquers by the convincing evidence of truth; he rules by the commanding power of truth. The subjects of this kingdom are those that are of the truth. Pilate put a good question, he said, What is truth? When we search the Scriptures, and attend the ministry of the word, it must be with this inquiry, What is truth? and with this prayer, Lead me in thy truth; into all truth. But many put this question, who have not patience to preserve in their search after truth; or not humility enough to receive it. By this solemn declaration of Christ's innocence, it appears, that though the Lord Jesus was treated as the worst of evil-doers, he never deserved such treatment. But it unfolds the design of his death; that he died as a Sacrifice for our sins. Pilate was willing to please all sides; and was governed more by worldly wisdom than by the rules of justice. Sin is a robber, yet is foolishly chosen by many rather than Christ, who would truly enrich us. Let us endeavour to make our accusers ashamed as Christ did; and let us beware of crucifying Christ afresh. Jesus Before Pilate …37“Then You are a king?” Pilate said. “You say that I am a king,” Jesus answered. “For this reason I was born and have come into the world, to testify to the truth. Everyone who belongs to the truth listens to My voice.” 38 “What is truth?” Pilate asked. And having said this, he went out again to the Jews and told them, “I find no basis for a charge against Him. 39But it is your custom that I release to you one prisoner at the Passover. So then, do you want me to release to you the King of the Jews?”…


Which Hollywood star wrote an autobiography entitled 'In the Arena'?

IMDb: Most Popular People With Biographies Matching "Fetch" Most Popular People With Biographies Matching "Fetch" 1-50 of 169 names. Charlton Heston With features chiseled in stone, and renowned for playing a long list of historical figures, particularly in Biblical epics, the tall, well built and ruggedly handsome Charlton Heston was one of Hollywood's greatest leading men and remained active in front of movie cameras for over sixty years. As a Hollywood star, he appeared in 100 films over the course of 60 years. He played Moses in the epic film, The Ten Commandments (1956), for which he received his first Golden Globe Award nomination. He also starred in Touch of Evil (1958) with Orson Welles; Ben-Hur, for which he won the Academy Award for Best Actor (1959); El Cid (1961); and Planet of the Apes (1968). He also starred in the films The Greatest Show on Earth (1952); Secret of the Incas (1954); The Big Country (1958); and The Agony and the Ecstasy (1965). A supporter of Democratic politicians and civil rights in the 1960s, Heston later became a Republican, founding a conservative political action committee and supporting Ronald Reagan. Heston's most famous role in politics came as the five-term president of the National Rifle Association, from 1998 to 2003. Heston was born John Charles Carter on October 4, 1924, in No Man's Land, Illinois, to Lila (Charlton) and Russell Whitford Carter, who operated a sawmill. He had English and Scottish ancestry, with recent Canadian forebears. Heston made his feature film debut as the lead character in a 16mm production of Peer Gynt , based on the Henrik Ibsen play. In 1944, Heston enlisted in the United States Army Air Forces. He served for two years as a radio operator and aerial gunner aboard a B-25 Mitchell stationed in the Alaskan Aleutian Islands with the 77th Bombardment Squadron of the Eleventh Air Force. He reached the rank of Staff Sergeant. Heston married Northwestern University student Lydia Marie Clarke, who was six months his senior. That same year he joined the military. Heston played 'Marc Antony' in Julius Caesar , and firmly stamped himself as genuine leading man material with his performance as circus manager 'Brad Braden' in the Cecil B. DeMille spectacular The Greatest Show on Earth , also starring James Stewart and Cornel Wilde . The now very popular actor remained perpetually busy during the 1950s, both on TV and on the silver screen with audience pleasing performances in the steamy thriller The Naked Jungle , as a treasure hunter in Secret of the Incas and another barn storming performance for Cecil B. DeMille as "Moses" in the blockbuster The Ten Commandments . Heston delivered further dynamic performances in the oily film noir thriller Touch of Evil , and then alongside Gregory Peck in the western The Big Country before scoring the role for which he is arguably best known, that of the wronged Jewish prince who seeks his freedom and revenge in the William Wyler directed Ben-Hur . This mammoth Biblical epic running in excess of three and a half hours became the standard by which other large scale productions would be judged, and it's superb cast also including Stephen Boyd as the villainous "Massala", English actor Jack Hawkins as the Roman officer "Quintus Arrius", and Australian actor Frank Thring as "Pontius Pilate", all contributed wonderful performances. Never one to rest on his laurels, steely Heston remained the preferred choice of directors to lead the cast in major historical productions and during the 1960s he starred as Spanish legend "Rodrigo Diaz de Vivar" in El Cid , as a US soldier battling hostile Chinese boxers during 55 Days at Peking , played the ill-fated "John the Baptist" in The Greatest Story Ever Told , the masterful painter "Michelangelo" battling Pope Julius II in The Agony and the Ecstasy , and an English general in Khartoum . In 1968, Heston filmed the unusual western Will Penny about an aging and lonely cowboy befriending a lost woman and her son, which Heston has often referred to as his favorite piece of work on screen. Interesti


Who dominated women's swimming in the mid-70s winning 4 gold medals in the 1976 Olympics?

Swimming at the 1976 Montréal Summer Games | Olympics at Sports-Reference.com Swimming at the 1976 Montréal Summer Games Date Started: July 18, 1976 Date Finished: July 25, 1976 Events: 26 Participants: 471 (262 men and 208 women) from 51 countries Youngest Participant:   Antonia Real (12 years, 311 days) Oldest Participant:   Steffen Kriechbaum (29 years, 203 days) Most Medals (Athlete): 3 athletes with 5 medals Most Medals (Country): United States (34 medals) Overview The Montréal Olympic Pool was built for the 1976 Olympics with a seating capacity of 10,000, of which just under 7,000 were temporary seating. The pool is still used for swimming competition. After the explosion of the swimming program from 1960-68, efforts were made in 1976 to streamline the program. The men went from 15 to 13 events, with the 200 individual medley and the 4x100 freestyle relay eliminated, but both would return in 1984. The women went from 14 to 13 events, eliminating the 200 individual medley, which would also return in 1984. The United States men dominated the events, winning 12 of 13 events, and 27 of 39 medals. However, on the women’s side, the USA was no longer in charge, as the German Democratic Republic (GDR) Germany) won 11 of 13 events and 18 of 39 medals. Overall, the USA led the medal tables, as the GDR men won only one medal, with the USA winning 13 golds and 34 medals in all. Two swimmers won four gold medals in 1976 – East German [Kornelia Ender] and American [John Naber]. They also both added a silver medal to finish with five total medals. American [Shirley Babashoff] also won five medals, with one gold and four silvers. She was openly critical of the East German women, basically accusing all of them of using performance enhancing drugs (PEDs). Twenty years later, after German unification, release of East German documents would confirm her suspicions. Medalists A Sports Reference Site : About SR/Olympics  | Privacy Statement  | Conditions & Terms of Service | Use of Data Data provided by OlyMADMen , led by Hilary Evans, Arild Gjerde, Jeroen Heijmans, and Bill Mallon. Members: David Foster, Martin Frank, Jørn Jensen, Carl-Johan Johansson, Taavi Kalju, Martin Kellner, George Masin, Stein Opdahl, Wolf Reinhardt, Ralf Regnitter, Paul Tchir, Magne Teigen, Christian Tugnoli, Morten Aarlia Torp, and Ralf Schlüter. Sports Reference LLC and www.sports-reference.com are not sponsored by or affiliated with the Olympics, the United States Olympic Committee or the International Olympic Committee. Trademarks featured or referred to on this website are the property of their respective trademark holders and not Sports Reference LLC or www.sports-reference.com . Part of the


10 Largest Castles in the World – Touropia Travel Experts 10 Largest Castles in the World Last updated on November 10, 2016 in Culture 24 Comments Finding the largest castle in the world is not as straightforward as it might sound. First, although commonly defined as “a defensive structure built as a residence for a ruler or nobleman” it isn’t always clear what a castle really is. Most people would agree that the Moscow Kremlin is not a castle but how about the fortresses in India and Japan? Second, what should be used as a measure of size and how to determine this? According to the Guinness Book of World Records, Prague Castle is the biggest castle complex while Wikipedia describes Windsor Castle as the largest inhabited castle. In this interesting article the author measures the area size of a number of large castles using Google Maps and an KML Area Calculator and comes up with a top 5 list. With this method I went out on a search of my own and found some other large castles including a new number 2. 10Edinburgh Castle (35,737 square meters) Situated on an extinct volcanic crag, Edinburgh castle dominates the skyline of the city of Edinburgh in Scotland. Few of the present buildings pre-date the 16th century. The notable exception is St Margaret’s Chapel, the oldest surviving building in Edinburgh, which dates from the early 12th century. 9Citadel of Aleppo (39,804) The Aleppo Citadel is one of the oldest castles in the world. It stands on 50 meter high hill in the center of Aleppo, Syria. Usage of the hill dates back at least to the middle of the 3rd millennium BC. Subsequently occupied by many civilizations including the Greeks, Byzantines, Ayyubids and Mamluks, the majority of the construction as it stands today dates from the 13th century. 8Himeji Castle (41,468) Himeji Castle is generally considered Japan’s most beautiful castle and is one of the few that has escaped the ravages of civil war, earthquakes and bombings. A fort was first built on the current site in the 14th century and gradually enlarged over the centuries. The castle complex, as it survives today, was completed in 1609. 7Buda Castle (44,674) Located on the southern tip of Castle Hill in Budapest in Hungary, Buda Castle was first fortified in the 13th century, after a Mongol attack led Buda’s citizens to seek a more easily defended neighborhood. Today, the castle has a mixture of architectural styles, ranging from Gothic to Baroque, being invaded repeatedly, followed by rebuilding in the style of the period. 6Spis Castle (49,485) flickr/ MiloÅ Spis Castle in eastern Slovakia is one of the largest Medieval castles in central Europe. The main body of the castle was fortified by stone walls in the first half of the 13th century and the lower courtyard in the middle of the 15th century. It is beautifully situated in the countryside and frequently used as a location for films, including Dragonheart (1996) and The Last Legion (2006) . 5Hohensalzburg Castle (54,523) Hohensalzburg Castle located in the Austrian city of Salzburg is one of the largest and best preserved castles in Europe. The castle was constructed in 1077 and was significantly enlarged between 1495 and 1519 when it reached more or less its present proportions. 4Windsor Castle (54,835) Windsor Castle is often called the largest inhabited castle in the world and is definitely the largest castle in England. It is one of the official residences of Queen Elizabeth II who spends many weekends of the year at the castle, using it for both state and private entertaining. 3Prague Castle (66,761) Prague Castle is one of the largest castles in the world (the largest according to the Guinness Book of Records). The castle dates back to the 9th century and was expanded several times until second half of the 18th century. The castle itself houses a complex of sights including the St. Vitus Cathedral and the St. George’s Basilica. 2Mehrangarh Fort (81,227) Although officially called a fort, Mehrangarh Fort can easily be considered an Indian castle. It is situated on a 122 meter (400 feet) high hill, has 3


What form of poem can be Petrarchan or Elizabethan depending on its structure?

Basic Sonnet Forms Basic Sonnet Forms Return to Sonnet Central home . A sonnet is fundamentally a dialectical construct which allows the poet to examine the nature and ramifications of two usually contrastive ideas,emotions, states of mind, beliefs, actions, events, images, etc., byjuxtaposing the two against each other, and possibly resolving or justrevealing the tensions created and operative between the two. O. K., so much for the fancy language. Basically, in a sonnet, youshow two related but differing things to the reader in order to communicatesomething about them. Each of the three major types of sonnets accomplishesthis in a somewhat different way. There are, of course, other types of sonnets,as well, but I'll stick for now to just the basic three (Italian, Spenserian, English), with a brief look at some non-standard sonnets. I. The Italian (or Petrarchan) Sonnet: The basic meter of all sonnets in English is iambic pentameter ( basic information on iambic pentameter),although there have been a few tetrameter and even hexametersonnets, as well. The Italian sonnet is divided into two sections by two differentgroups of rhyming sounds. The first 8 lines is called the octaveand rhymes: a b b a a b b a The remaining 6 lines is called the sestet and can haveeither two or three rhyming sounds, arranged in a variety ofways: c d c d c d c d d c d c c d e c d e c d e c e d c d c e d c The exact pattern of sestet rhymes (unlike the octave pattern)is flexible. In strict practice, the one thing that is to be avoidedin the sestet is ending with a couplet (dd or ee), as this wasnever permitted in Italy, and Petrarch himself (supposedly) never used a couplet ending; in actual practice, sestets aresometimes ended with couplets (Sidney's "Sonnet LXXI givenbelow is an example of such a terminal couplet in an Italiansonnet). The point here is that the poem is divided into two sections bythe two differing rhyme groups. In accordance with the principle(which supposedly applies to all rhymed poetry but oftendoesn't), a change from one rhyme group to another signifiesa change in subject matter. This change occurs at thebeginning of L9 in the Italian sonnet and is called the volta,or "turn"; the turn is an essential element of the sonnet form, perhaps the essential element. It is at the volta thatthe second idea is introduced, as in this sonnet by Wordsworth: "London, 1802" Milton! thou shouldst be living at this hour: England hath need of thee: she is a fen Of stagnant waters: altar, sword, and pen, Fireside, the heroic wealth of hall and bower, Have forfeited their ancient English dower Of inward happiness. We are selfish men; Oh! raise us up, return to us again; And give us manners, virtue, freedom, power. Thy soul was like a Star, and dwelt apart; Thou hadst a voice whose sound was like the sea: Pure as the naked heavens, majestic, free, So didst thou travel on life's common way, In cheerful godliness; and yet thy heart The lowliest duties on herself did lay. Here, the octave develops the idea of the decline and corruption of the English race, while the sestet opposes to that loss the qualities Milton possessed which the race now desperately needs. A very skillful poet can manipulate the placement of the volta for dramatic effect, although this is difficult to do well. An extremeexample is this sonnet by Sir Philip Sidney, which delays the voltaall the way to L 14: "Sonnet LXXI" Who will in fairest book of Nature know How Virtue may best lodged in Beauty be, Let him but learn of Love to read in thee, Stella, those fair lines, which true goodness show. There shall he find all vices' overthrow, Not by rude force, but sweetest sovereignty Of reason, from whose light those night-birds fly; That inward sun in thine eyes shineth so. And not content to be Perfection's heir Thyself, dost strive all minds that way to move, Who mark in thee what is in thee most fair. So while thy beauty draws the heart to love, As fast thy Virtue bends that love to good. "But, ah," Desire still cries, "give me some food." Here, in giving 13 lines to arguing why


Who was the last British Governor of Hong Kong?

BBC NEWS | Asia-Pacific | Last British governor of Hong Kong Last British governor of Hong Kong By Penny Spiller BBC News website Ten years ago this weekend, Chris Patten's job as governor of Hong Kong came to an end - and with it 150 years of British rule. The British flag came down over Hong Kong on 30 June 1997 Amid a tropical downpour, Mr Patten, along with the Prince of Wales, new Prime Minister Tony Blair and other dignitaries, saw the British flag lowered in the territory for the last time on 30 June 1997. It was an emotional moment, says the former governor who was made a Lord in 2004. Both he and his family had come to love Hong Kong during their five years there. He still calls it the best job he ever had. Lord Patten had insisted upon a ceremony of some pomp, rather than a more functional handover in the city hall that had initially been favoured by the Chinese. HONG KONG: TEN YEARS ON This week, BBC News is taking an in-depth look at the territory, 10 years after it was handed over from British to Chinese rule. Stories include: democracy, pollution and what happened to the British. HK: Past, present and future "I felt there should be a proper farewell in order to demonstrate to the world that Hong Kong, a free city, was seeing transfer of its sovereignty to an authoritarian government," he said. He was not alone in wondering what the future would hold for Hong Kong post 1997, and his intention, he said, was to remind the international community to keep an eye on what happened in the territory in the ensuing years. In his farewell speech, he not only alluded to the previous century and events that led to British rule of Hong Kong - the Opium Wars that "none of us would wish or seek to condone" - but also to China's poor human rights record. "We might note that most of those who live in Hong Kong now do so because of events in our own century which would today have few defenders," he said. Lord Patten says today that his fears then, that Hong Kong would simply be subsumed by China, have proved largely unfounded. Hong Kong is a Chinese city with the best of the West, Lord Patten says "My worst fear about Hong Kong was that it would become China's richest city. But I think it's managed to remain a Chinese city that encompasses the best attributes of the West. It's retained its character," he said. "Hong Kong remains a free and open society - with a rule of law, a judicial system and freedom of speech and of religion." He described one or two decisions made by the Chinese authorities - including Beijing's ultimately aborted attempt to write an anti-subversion clause into Hong Kong's mini constitution that drew huge protests - as "unfortunate and ill-judged". "But by and large, the Hong Kong people have been left to get on with things," he added. "I'm only sorry that there's been no further democratic development since." New-style governor Lord Patten jokes that the last governor of Hong Kong was "slightly improbably" chosen by the citizens of Bath - who voted him out as their MP in the 1992 general election. Until that point he had been a rising star in the British Conservative government, holding the position of party chairman until he lost his seat. The newly-re-elected prime minister, John Major, decided to break with tradition by offering the last governorship of Hong Kong to a politician rather than a diplomat. The reforms... ensured the Chinese were on their best behaviour after 1997, and helped to develop a strong sense of citizenship in Hong Kong Lord Patten Lord Patten quickly proved to be a very different type of governor - carrying out tours of the territory, holding regular question and answer sessions, and opening up Government House for concerts and charity events. His main aim when he arrived in 1992 was to further democracy in the territory - as, he says, was promised when the handover agreement known as the Joint Declaration was signed with China in 1984. "By the time I came, there were still a lot of issues of democratic development that needed to be resolved," he said. He set about making govern


Phasmophobia - Fear of Ghosts Treatment Phasmophobia - Fear of Ghosts Treatment Search the site Phasmophobia - Fear of Ghosts Treatment Phasmophobia, or the fear of ghosts, can be complicated to diagnose By Lisa Fritscher Updated September 06, 2016 Phasmophobia, or the fear of ghosts, can be complicated to diagnose. Most of us experience a certain thrill of anxiety when telling ghost stories or watching movies that feature ghosts and other supernatural entities. Most people are able to control this fear, though, and even enjoy the feelings that it creates. For some people, however, this fear is overwhelming and life-limiting, thereby meeting the traditional definition of a phobia. Some experts feel that a phobia of ghosts may be symptomatic of a more serious thought disorder, as it may constitute a form of magical thinking. Let’s try to break down the relevant issues. Thanatophobia The fear of death is common and can be found across cultures and religions. This fear may itself be related to other fears, including those based on religious beliefs and fear of the unknown. Some fear the act of dying, while others fret about what may occur beyond the moment of death. Phasmophobia is often related to thanatophobia. If you fear death, you may also fear signs and symbols that are related to its occurrences, such as cemetery tombstones or funeral homes. The fear of ghosts could be seen in the same way. Magical Thinking A broad definition of magical thinking could include virtually any beliefs that focus on irrational correlations between events. Some studies have shown links between magical thinking and psychosis, schizotypal personality disorder and other serious mental health conditions. Since the existence of the paranormal has not been scientifically proven, some experts feel that a belief in its existence may constitute magical thinking. Under this theory, phasmophobia could be seen as an extreme form of such thinking, possibly indicative of a more serious condition than a simple phobia. Religious Beliefs The corollary to magical thinking is the existence of religious beliefs. By definition, most religious teachings must be taken on faith. From Jesus to Buddha to the mystical Shaman, virtually every major religion hinges on belief in the existence of one or more spiritual leaders who are or were granted the power to do things that are impossible under the laws of physics. In addition, many major religions accept the existence of the supernatural, whether in the form of spirits, demons, angels or other entities. Many religions teach that most of these beings are evil, capable of tempting or harming humans. Likewise, angels and other beings are frequently seen as benevolent and helpful. Therefore, it would be simplistic and unfair to assume that someone has disordered thinking based solely on a belief in or fear of the supernatural. Parapsychology Parapsychology is a branch of science that attempts to document and study occurrences of paranormal activity. Its status as a legitimate science has long been debated within the scientific community. Some of the results that have been obtained cannot be fully explained through current scientific principles, although many argue that this is due to a failure to use the established scientific method. Regardless of their personal beliefs about parapsychology, good mental health professionals accept the client’s beliefs in such research without judgment. A client who has a fear of ghosts based on parapsychological research will not normally be suspected of magical thinking. Treating Phasmophobia Since the existence of the supernatural cannot be proven, phasmophobia can be somewhat difficult to treat under conventional methods. Cognitive talk therapy may be helpful. In this type of therapy, the goal is to help the client understand the root of his fear and learn to change the thoughts and beliefs that cause the fear. Care, however, must be taken to avoid trying to change the client’s religious or scientific beliefs. In some cases, it may be best to refer the client for counseling with her


Which South American country will host the 2014 FIFA World Cup?

2014 Fifa World Cup: Where are the 12 host stadiums in Brazil? - BBC Sport BBC Sport 2014 Fifa World Cup: Where are the 12 host stadiums in Brazil? 6 Jun 2014 Read more about sharing. From the Amazon basin in the north to the banks of the River Guaiba in the south, 12 stadiums across Brazil will play host to matches at next summer's World Cup. Three of the arenas will miss Fifa's end-of-year deadline for completion, while a further three remain a long way from being finished. But which grounds are finished? Where are they? And what can fans expect? (All times are British Summer Time) Arena De Sao Paulo, Sao Paulo Capacity: 65,807 (20,000 of which are temporary seats). Opening: A new build for the tournament, the new home of Corinthians is due to be completed in time for the opening game which it will host. It has staged two test matches, but was not at full capacity for either. Altitude: 792m (2,598ft). Climate: Highs of around 20C and lows of 13C with a 30% chance of rain. Time Zone: GMT -3 hours. Approximate distance from Rio: 269 miles. Where is it?: On a plateau in the south-east, on the Atlantic coast. Fixtures: 12 June, Brazil v Croatia, 21:00; 19 June, Uruguay v England, 20:00; 23 June, Netherlands v Chile, 17:00; 26 June, South Korea v Belgium, 21:00; 1 July, Second-round, Winner Group F v Runner-up Group E, 17:00; 9 July, Semi-final, Winner Quarter-final 3 v Winner Quarter-final 4, 21:00. Background: Corinthians, who currently play at the Estadio do Pacaembu, were granted permission to build a new stadium as long ago as 1978 but only announced construction of their new home in 2010. The Estadio do Morumbi, home of Sao Paulo FC, was originally chosen to represent the city of Sao Paulo in the World Cup but when funding fell through to renovate it, the opening game was moved to the new Arena in 2011. After the tournament 20,000 temporary seats will be removed. Construction has been blighted by the deaths of three workers. Two were killed when a crane collapsed in November 2013, and another died in March 2014 after falling from a stand. Estadio Mineirao, Belo Horizonte Opened: 1965 (reopened after renovation in February 2013). Altitude: 800m (2,624ft). Climate: Dry and warm. June and July tend to be the coolest months of the year, but temperatures still peak at 25C most days. Time Zone: GMT -3 hours. Approximate distance from Rio: 278 miles. Where is it?: Surrounded by mountains inland from Rio and Sao Paulo. Fixtures: 14 June, Colombia v Greece, 17:00; 21 June, Argentina v Iran, 17:00; 24 June, Costa Rica v England, 17:00; 17 June, Belgium v Algeria, 17:00; 28 June, Second-round, Winner Group A v Runner-up Group B, 17:00; 8 July, Semi-final, Winner Quarter-final 1 v Winner Quarter-final 2, 21:00. Background: It took three years and 695 million Brazilian reais (£185m) to give the historic Estadio Mineirao a comprehensive facelift. The stadium is a listed national monument, so the facade and roof had to be preserved, but the pitch was lowered by 3.4m to allow the removal of a running track and construction of new seating nearer to the pitch. Although it was the second World Cup venue to be completed, in February 2013, teething problems resulted in the stadium's operators being fined. However, Fifa general secretary Jerome Valcke described the stadium as "beautiful" prior to the Confederations Cup, when it hosted three games . It will also host football at the 2016 Olympics. Estadio Castelao, Fortaleza Opened: 1973 (reopened in January 2013). Altitude: Sea level. Climate: Daily temperatures peak at around 30C throughout the year, although the city sometimes benefits from a sea breeze. Occasional rain showers are not uncommon in June. Time Zone: GMT -3 hours. Approximate distance from Rio: 1,617 miles. Where is it?: A 'fortress' port on the north-east coast of Brazil, it has 16 miles of beaches. Fixtures: 14 June, Uruguay v Costa Rica, 20:00; 17 June, Brazil v Mexico, 20:00; 21 June, Germany v Ghana, 20:00 24 June, Greece v Ivory Coast, 21:00; 29 June, Second-round, Winner Group B v Runner-up Group A, 17:00; 4 July, Qu


Which was the first and last European colony in China?

Macau: China's First And Last European Colony - Gadling Gadling Sign up for our newsletters Gadling by Jessica Festa on Aug 9, 2012 Macau , one of only two special administrative regions of the People’s Republic of China, features a unique blend of architecture, culture and heritage. Walking the streets, it will become immediately clear the region makes a lot of money off gambling; however, through the architecture you’ll also be transported back and forth from Europe to Asia , and from the 16th century to the present. The city is a former Portuguese colony, and is China’s first and last European colony. While today China is responsible for the region’s military defense and foreign affairs, Macau is quite autonomous with its own police force, currency, laws, customs policy and immigration policy. With such a diverse history, it’s no surprise a large section of Macau is a designated UNESCO World Heritage Site, with 25 buildings being deemed to have historical and cultural significance. Well-known sights like the Guia Fortress, Senado Square and the Ruins of St. Paul’s Cathedral are on the list, and many of these elected sights can be seen via the Macau Heritage Walk circuit. For a more visual idea of Macau, check out the gallery below. %Gallery-162040%


According to Douglas Adams what number is the meaning of life?

Urban Dictionary: 42 42 The Almighty Answer to the Meaning of Life, the Universe, and Everything. It was calculated by the computer Deep Thought for seven million years and when asked to build a better computer to discover the Question to the Life, the Universe, and Everything, it built the Earth. Before the Earth could tell the Question however, it was destroyed by the Vogons to make room for an interstellar highway bypass. For more information, see The Hitchiker's Guide to the Galaxy. What is six times seven? 42! No, no, that's too simple. How many roads must a man walk down? 42! That's it! We're made!


In Egyptian mythology who was the god of embalming who also watched over the dead?

Egypt: Anubis, God of Embalming and Guide and Friend of the Dead Contact Us About us Tour Egypt aims to offer the ultimate Egyptian adventure and intimate knowledge about the country. We offer this unique experience in two ways, the first one is by organizing a tour and coming to Egypt for a visit, whether alone or in a group, and living it firsthand. The second way to experience Egypt is from the comfort of your own home: online. Egypt: Anubis, God of Embalming and Guide and Friend of the Dead Anubis, God of Embalming and Guide and Friend of the Dead By Caroline Seawright Anubis (Inpew, Yinepu, Anpu) was an ancient Egyptian god of the underworld who guided and protected the spirits of the dead. He was known as the 'Lord of the Hallowed Land' - the necropolis - and Khenty Amentiu, 'Foremost of the Westerners' - the Land of the Dead was thought to be to the west, where the Egyptians buried their dead. (Khenty Amentiu was the name of a previous canine deity who was superseded by Anubis.) The worship of Anubis was an ancient one - it was probably even older than the worship of Osiris . In the pyramid texts of Unas, his role was already very clear - he was associated with the Eye of Horus and he was already thought to be the guide of the dead in the afterlife, showing them the way to Osiris. In the text, it was written that "Unas standeth with the Spirits, get thee onwards, Anubis, into Amenti, onwards, onwards to Osiris." He was generally depicted as a black jackal-headed man, or as a black jackal. The Egyptians would have noticed the jackals prowling around the graveyards, and so the link between the animal and the dead was formed in their minds. (It has been noticed by Flinders Petrie that the best guides to Egyptian tombs are the jackal-trails.) Anubis was painted black to further link him with the deceased - a body that has been embalmed became a pitch black color. Black was also the color of fertility, and thus linked to death and rebirth in the afterlife. Anubis was also seen as the deity of embalming, as well as a god of the dead. To the Egyptians, Anubis was the protector of embalming and guardian of both the mummy and the necropolis. Anubis was often identified by the word sab, 'jackal' rather than ' dog ' (iwiw). Though to the Egyptians there was not a great deal of difference between the two canines, so there is some confusion over which animal Anubis actually was. The animal is sometimes referred to as the 'Anubis animal' as it is unknown which exact species of canine that Anubis actually was based on. When the Osiris worship came to power, Osiris took over many of Anubis' jobs as caretaker and protector of the dead. As this happened, Anubis became 'He Who is Before the Divine Booth', the god of embalming who presided over the funerary rituals. The funerary stm priests would wear a mask of the jackal god during the mummification process, symbolically becoming the god for the rituals. The preliminary stages of mummification involved the opening - the violation - of the body, an action that only Anubis himself would have been allowed to perform. The priest who took on this role was called the 'Overseer of the Mysteries' (hery seshta). It was thought that he would be magically become the funerary god himself and so be able to legitimately cut open the corpse for the mummification process. He is sometimes called the son of Nephthys and Set or of Nephthys and Osiris. In one train of thought, it was believed that Isis raised him, as Set might murder his wife's illegitimate son, and so he grew up a friend and follower of Osiris. He was thought to have a daughter known as Kebechet (Kabechet, Kebehut), who was depicted as a snake or ostrich carrying water. She was the goddess of freshness and purification through water who washed the entrails of the deceased and brought the sacred water to Anubis for his tasks. She was thought to give water to the spirits of the dead while they waited for the mummification process to be complete. She was probably related to mummification where she would fortify the body against corrupti


What Is the Lightest Metal? What Is the Lightest Metal? What Is the Lightest Metal? Metal That Floats on Water Updated October 22, 2015. Question: What Is the Lightest Metal? You may think of metals as heavy or dense. This is true of most metals, but there are some that are lighter than water and even some that are nearly as light as air. Here's a look at the world's lightest metal . Answer: The lightest or least dense metal that is a pure element is lithium , which has a density of 0.534 g/cm3. This makes lithium nearly half as dense as water, so if lithium was not so reactive, a chunk of the metal would float on water. Two other metallic elements are less dense than water. Potassium has a density of 0.862 g/cm3 while sodium has a density of 0.971 g/cm3. Although the elemental metals may be lighter than water, they are heavier than some alloys. The lightest metal is a lattice of nickel phosphorous tubes that was developed by researchers at the University of California Irvine. This metallic micro-lattice is 100x lighter than a piece of polystyrene foam (e.g., Styrofoam). One famous photograph shows the lattice resting on top of a dandelion that has gone to seed. continue reading below our video What are the Seven Wonders of the World Learn More


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