Bodybuilder Angelo Siciliano was better known by what name?

Siciliano Surname, Family Crest & Coats of Arms Siciliano Surname, Family Crest & Coats of Arms The surname Siciliano comes from the name of the island of Sicily and was no doubt originally born by someone who came from the region. Siciliano Early Origins The surname Siciliano was first found in on the island of Sicily. Siciliano Spelling Variations Spelling variations of this family name include: Sicilia, Siciliano, Siciliato, Siciliani and others. Siciliano Early History Siciliano Early History This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Siciliano research. Another 246 words (18 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Siciliano History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Siciliano Early Notables (pre 1700) Siciliano Early Notables (pre 1700) Another 36 words (3 lines of text) are included under the topic Early Siciliano Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. The Great Migration Some of the first settlers of this family name were: Siciliano Settlers in United States in the 19th Century Benedetto Siciliano, who was naturalized in Pennsylvania in 1892 Siciliano Settlers in United States in the 20th Century Alfonso Siciliano, aged 46, who emigrated to the United States from Molochio, in 1902 Angelo Siciliano, who was naturalized in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania in 1904 Amedeo Siciliano, aged 3, who emigrated to America from Palermo, Sicily , in 1909 Achillo Siciliano, aged 44, who settled in America from S. Agato Goti, Italy, in 1914 Alfonso Siciliano, aged 21, who settled in America from Marigliano, Italy, in 1921 ... (More are available in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.) Contemporary Notables of the name Siciliano (post 1700) Contemporary Notables of the name Siciliano (post 1700) Robert Siciliano (b. 1968), American security analyst, author and media personality Dani Siciliano, American singer Citations Other References Annuaire Gï¿½nï¿½ral Hï¿½raldique Universel. Paris: Institut Hï¿½raldique, 1901. Print. Dizionario Biografico degli Italiani. Rome Istituto della Enciclopedia Italiana 56 volumesr. Print. Bentley, Elizabeth P. Passenger Arrivals at the Port of New York 1820-1829. Baltimore, Maryland: Genealogical Publishing Co., 1999. Print. Rolland, and H.V. Rolland. Illustrations to the Armorial Gï¿½nï¿½ral by J.B. Rietstap. Ramsbury: Heraldry Today, 1967. Print. (ISBN 0-0900455-209). Gheno, Antonio. Contributo alla Bibliografia Genealogica Italiana. Bologna: Forni, 1924. Print. Crozier, William Armstrong Edition. Crozier's General Armory A Registry of American Families Entitled to Coat Armor. New York: Fox, Duffield, 1904. Print. Glazier, Ira A. and P. Williams Filby Edition. Italians to America. Lanham, MD: Rowman & Littlefield. Print. Di Crollalanza, G.B. Dizionario Storico-Blasonico Delle Famiglie Nobili e Notabili Italiane 3 volumes. Pisa. Print. Guelfi Camajani, Piero. Dizionario Araldico 1940 Reprint Arnoaldo Forni. Milan: 1978. Print. Zieber, Eugene. Heraldry in America. Philadelphia: Genealogical Publishing Co. Print. ... The Siciliano Family Crest was acquired from the Houseofnames.com archives. The Siciliano Family Crest was drawn according to heraldic standards based on published blazons. We generally include the oldest published family crest once associated with each surname. This page was last modified on 15 March 2016 at 12:47. Sign Up


A sublingual medicine is applied in which part of the body?

Positive Health Online | Article - Sublingual Absorption Positive Health Online listed in colon health , originally published in issue 13 - July 1996 Sublingual, meaning literally 'under the tongue' refers to a method of administering substances via the mouth in such a way that the substances are rapidly absorbed via the blood vessels under the tongue rather than via the digestive tract. The route of absorption via the highly vascularised buccal mucosa allow the substances a more direct access to the blood circulation, thus providing direct systemic administration. Medically, sublingual drug administration is applied in the field of cardiocascular drugs, steroids, some barbiturates and enzymes. It has been a developing field in the administration of many vitamins and minerals which are found to be readily and thoroughly absorbed by this method. Sublingually absorbed nutrition, which avoids exposure to the gastric system and liver, means direct nutritional benefits, particularly important for sufferers of gastro-intestinal difficulties such as ulcers, hyperactive gut, coeliac disease, those with compromised digestion, the elderly and invalids – the nutritional benefit is independent of gastro-intestinal influences. There is considerable evidence that most sublingual substances are absorbed by simple diffusion; the sublingual area acting rather like litmus paper, readily soaking up the substances. However, not all substances are permeable and accessible to the buccal mucosa. The mucosa functions primarily as a barrier – similar to skin[1]. But while it was once believed that the barrier of human skin was 'impenetrable' it is now recognised that the dermis is a good site for the absorption of many substances (eg, vitamins E & C creams; hormones; nicotine patches) and it is a growing field of endeavour. Similarly the buccal mucosa presents an ideal site for absorption. This potential continues to be explored for the administration of many drugs – providing many useful studies and a better understanding of the modus operandi – although the benefits of the less intrusive nutrition therapies have had little opportunity as yet to be as thoroughly researched. One of the best known drugs used regularly with great success is Glyceryl Trinitrate[2] – a potent coronary vasodilator which is used for the rapid symptomatic relief of angina. It has been found impressively effective when administered sublingually; pharmacologically active after only 1 – 2 minutes. The administration via an aerosol spray was found to provide rapid relief of symptoms, with first-class metabolism. The extent of first-class metabolism when compared to the sublingual spray decreased to 48% with sublingual tablets and 28% with the oral dose[3]. Following sublingual administration, nitrate appears in plasma . . . concentrations can be maintained for 24 hours[4]. Sublingual Verapamil[5] (a calcium channel antagonist prescribed for the management of angina, hypertension and certain supraventricular arrythmias) was effective in controlling the ventricular rate in 7 symptomatic patients and rapidly appeared in the plasma following sublingual administration. Experiments with some analgesics showed a many-times more rapid absorption from the mouth than the less lipid-soluble morphine. Impressive absorption has been attained with sublingual administration of desoxycortisone acetate, morphine, captoprill, nifedipine and 17-B Oestradiol – interestingly, it has also been shown that the sublingual administration of 17-B Oestradiol requires only 1/4 of the oral dose. The Mechanics of Sublingual Absorption The absorption potential of the buccal mucosa is influenced by the lipid solubility and therefore the permeability of the solution (osmosis); the ionisation (pH); and the molecular weight of the substances. For example, absorption of some drugs via the buccal mucosa is shown to increase when carrier pH is lower (more acidic) and decrease with a lowering of pH (more alkaline). The cells of the oral epithelium and epidermis are also capable of absorbing by endocytosis (the u


The world’s oldest surviving bowling green, first used around 1299, is located in which English city?

Big Apple Secrets: Bowling Green Park.The tale of two monuments. Part 1 Sunday, September 1, 2013 Bowling Green Park.The tale of two monuments. Part 1 Manhattan's Bowling Green park , sitting at the very beginning of Broadway, is the first official park in New York. At the early days of New York there was cattle market on this place. On March 12, 1733 the city Council authorized the enclose of the small lot in the front of the fort on the southern tip of the island for “the recreation and delight”.  The world's oldest surviving bowling green in the world is the Southampton Old Bowling Green in England, which was first used in 1299.   There are many forms of bowling - the Italianbocce , the French petanque and British lawn bowling. The bowling game was banned for many centuries for most people in England. Henry VII, the  king of England   , played the game, but banned it for the poor because "Bowyers, Fletchers, Stringers and Arrowhead makers" were spending more time at recreational events such as bowls instead of practicing their trade. It was only in 1845 that the ban was lifted, and people were again allowed to play bowls as they wanted. The  English, Dutch and German settlers all imported their own variations of bowling to America. One  of the earliest mention of it in American literature is by american writer Washington Irving, when Rip Van Winkle awakens to the sound of "crashing ninepins."    Before 1905  balls were done primary out of  very hard wood. But in 1905, the first rubber ball, was introduced. In. In 1952 automatic production model of pinspotter was  introduce. Today, the sport of bowling is enjoyed by 95 million people in more than 90 countries. Bowling Green in New York is the first permanent American bowling location for lawn bowling.   Statue of King George III in New York This park is the site of one of the most symbolic moment of the War ofIndependence . There was an equestrian statue of King George III in the middle of the Bowling Green park erected by the British government in 1770. The monument mirrored the famous Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius in the ancient Roman, erected in 176 AD. The statue in New York   was cast in lead and gilded. The monument was huge with estimated weight about 4,000 pounds. King George the Third ruled England from 1760 to 1820, the longest reign of any of the male monarchs in England. There are three equestrian statue of King George the Third in Great Britain: in London, Liverpool and Windsor.  Statue of George III on Snow Hill, Windsor Equestrian Statue of Marcus Aurelius in Rome The statue quickly became unpopular and law against vandalism and graffiti was passed in New York in 1773 and an iron fence was built to protect the monument. But it did not help. George Washington, commander of the Continental forces in New York, read the document aloud in front of City Hall, just a mile to the north from the Bowling green. The wild crowd cheered the inspiring words , then full of revolutionary excitement rushed to the statue of the English king. A number of soldiers, sailors and citizens threw ropes around the statue, pulled it down, and cut it into pieces. Washington later disapprove the act and expressed the hope that “the military would leave this kind of work "to the proper authorities."  Do you want to know what happened next with the monument?   Wait for my next post to come!  Posted by


In 1976, who was the first football player in England to receive a red card?

How English football came to love and curse the red card - BBC News BBC News How English football came to love and curse the red card By Martin Winch BBC News 10 August 2013 Close share panel Image caption Red cards were first introduced to the global game in 1970 When Saturday comes, it brings with it goals, shock results and a sprinkling of the dreaded yellow and red cards. But while the goals and upsets have been occurring in the Football League for 125 years , the same cannot be said for the handing out of cards. They made their debut in the English game in 1976, and the first player to receive a red one was Blackburn Rovers winger Dave Wagstaffe. The former Wolves midfielder, who died this week aged 70, was given his marching orders in a Division Two match at Leyton Orient on 2 October. Later that afternoon a certain George Best also saw red playing for Fulham at Southampton in the same division. But where did the idea for the cards come from? Traffic lights The cards were shown after the Football League voluntarily adopted a system introduced to the game in the 1970 World Cup. David Barber, from the Football Association, said the idea is credited to English referee Ken Aston from Ilford, London. Image caption Winger Dave Wagstaffe left Wolves in 1976 for Blackburn Rovers Mr Barber said: "He refereed the 1963 FA Cup Final and was in charge of the referees at the '66 World Cup, during which there was confusion over [Argentina's] Antonio Rattin's dismissal against England. "Had he actually been sent off?" The player had indeed been given his marching orders, for reasons that were about as unclear as the indication of the dismissal itself. Mr Aston had to help persuade Argentina's captain to leave the field of play. It was while the referee was driving along Kensington High Street that he had the idea of introducing yellow and red cards in a bid to overcome language barriers and give a clear indication to players and supporters alike. He was stopped at traffic lights when it dawned on him that yellow could be for a caution, a warning to a player to take it easy. And red would simply mean stop - your game is over. The card system was trialled at the 1970 World Cup in Mexico and they were introduced into European club games at some point afterwards. Football violence Some six years later they made their way into the English game where they were used in the domestic game for less than five years initially. Tony Brown, from SoccerData, explained why two red cards were shown on the day they were introduced. "Wagstaffe was the first to receive a red, for arguing with the ref [after 36 mins]," Mr Brown said. "George Best received a red for foul language in the 67th minute." Image caption The inspiration for the cards came from colours of the traffic light He added: "In 1980, there was concern over violence on and off the pitch. "The FA, not the League, thought that 'demonstrative referees' were part of the problem, and decided to do away with red cards." The decision was ratified by the FA Council in January 1981 and two of the last red cards, for the time being, were shown to David Hodgson and Nicky Reid in a game between Manchester City and Middlesbrough. But Mr Brown said that by 1987 "the International Board, the rule-making body of the international game, said that England was out of step and should reintroduce cards for the 1987-88 season". Luton Town forward Mick Harford had the dubious honour of being shown the first red card in a league match following their reintroduction. The Hatter walked just four minutes into the opening day defeat at Derby County in Division One on 15 August 1987. Over 9,000 have followed in domestic matches and European games involving English teams, according to the English National Football Archive. The National Football Museum said the issuing of cards became part of the FA's laws of the game in 1992. And while showing red and yellow helps make referees' decisions clear most of the time, the debate over whether they should or should not have been issued rumbles on among the tales of goals a


Which US President was nicknamed ‘Old Hickory’?

Presidents' Nicknames Long Tom, The Pen of the Revolution, Apostle of the Constitution, Sage of Monticello James Madison Father of the Constitution, Little Johnny, Sage of Montpelier James Monroe The Last of the Crooked Hats John Quincy Adams Old Man Eloquent, Publicola, Some Southern Senators sometimes call him "the Madman of Massachusetts.". JQA (He referred to himself using JQA so he would be different than his father, John Adams.) Andrew Jackson Old Hickory (Given to him by his army who thought he was as "tough as old Hickory), Sharp Knife (Name given to him by Native Americans,) The Old Hero, King Andrew the First, Mechanic Statesman (For his support of the working man.) Martin Van Buren The Red Fox of Kinderhook, The Fox, O.K.(Old Kinderhook), The Little Magician, Little Van, Little Matt or Matty, The Enhancer, The Careful Duchman, The Great Manager, The Master Spirit, The American Talleyrand, King Martin, Matty Van,and Martin Van Ruin. William Henry Harrison Old Tippecanoe, The Cincinnatus of the West, Old Granny John Tyler Polk the Purposeful, Napoleon of the Stump, Young Hickory (Borrowed from Old Hickory - Andrew Jackson.) Zachary Taylor Old Rough and Ready (Given to him by soldiers during the Seminole War), Old Zack Millard Fillmore The Accidental President, the Wool Carder President Franklin Pierce Handsome Frank, Purse, Young Hickory of Granite Hills (Polk was referred to as Young Hickory) so they added Granite Hills. Both men borrowed the name from Andrew Jackson who was called Old Hickory. James Buchanan Old Buck, The Do-Nothing President, Sage of Wheatland (His home later in life.) Ten Cent Jimmy, (His apponents said he wanted to lower workers wages to 10 cents a day)."The Grand Turk" for being so strict wih people who worked with him. Abraham Lincoln The Great Emancipator, Honest Abe, The Rail Splitter, Abe Andrew Johnson The Tailor the Tennessee Tailor, Sir Veto, Father of the Homestead Act Ulysses S. Grant American Ceasar, The Galena Tanner, Useless S. Grant, Unconditional Surrender (His initials were U.S.), his friends called him Sam. Ruther B. Hayes His Fraudulency, Old 8 to 7, Rutherfraud, Rud (When he as a boy.) James A. Garfield The Canal Boy, Boat Man Jim, The Preacher President, Gentleman Boss, Dude President, Elegant Arthur Chester A. Arthur Elegant Arthur, Dude President. Grover Cleveland Grove, Grover the Good, Old Grover, he was called the "Beast of Buffalo" or the "Buffalo Hangman" by his political enemies. Uncle Jumbo, Big Steve (Steve was his first name.) The Sage of Princeton. Veto Mayor and Veto President. (Only Franklen Roosevelt vetoed more bills,) Benjamin Harrison Young Tippecanoe, Little Ben, The Centennial President, Kid Glove Harrison William McKinley Liberator of Cuba, The Idol of Ohio, Wobbly Willie, The Human Iceberg, Ohio Napoleon, Theodore Roosevelt The Rough Rider, The Cowboy, Rough and Ready, T.R., The Lion William Taft Big Lub, Big Will, Sleeping Beauty", Big Bill Woodrow Wilson Chief, Grand Old Man, His friends called him Bert, The Great Engineer, The Great Humanitarian Franklin D. Roosevelt F.D.R., The Boss, King Franklin Harry S. Truman Give'em Hell Harry, Haberdasher Harry Dwight D. Eisenhower General Ike, Kansas Cyclone, Duckpin, Ike John F. Kennedy J.F.K., He was called Jack by his friends and family. President Eisenhower called him "Little Blue Boy." The Secret Service code name for him was "The Boss." Lyndon B. Johnson He liked people to call him LBJ because it sounded like FDR who was a popular president. L.B.J. The Secret Service code for him when he was Vice President was "Volunteer." In college a lot of people called him Bull, because he told a lot of stories the stretched the truth or were made up by him. He was sometimes called "Uncle Cornpon" by White House staff members that disliked him. The staff also called him Seward after Lincoln's Secretary of State who was power hungry., Leader After winning his 1948 election to the Senate by 87 votes he was called Landslide Lyndon. Richard M. Nixon Tricky Dick, Richard the Chicken-Hearted, Gloomy Gus, The Boss Gera


The US television series ‘Joey’ is a spin-off from which other television series?

Joey (TV Series 2004–2006) - IMDb IMDb There was an error trying to load your rating for this title. Some parts of this page won't work property. Please reload or try later. X Beta I'm Watching This! Keep track of everything you watch; tell your friends. Error In this spin-off of Friends (1994), Joey Tribbiani moves to Los Angeles to pursue his acting career. Creators: Joey finds it hard to get in the Christmas spirit due to the Californian heat, while Gina even stopped buying a three when Michael lost his naive Christmas faith- at age three. Joey is in a new ... 8.0 Joey can't persuade Laura to give him more then two tickets for his TV series' Deep Powder's fancy premiere, while he already promised to take the whole home gang along, so he fixes the ladies up ... 8.0 Joey helps Michael to forget his ex-girlfriend, by going on a trip to Tijuana. 8.0 a list of 45 titles created 08 Mar 2012 a list of 35 titles created 17 Aug 2014 a list of 28 titles created 14 Jan 2015 a list of 47 titles created 15 Jul 2015 a list of 42 titles created 4 months ago Search for " Joey " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Nominated for     1     Golden Globe. Another    2 wins & 2 nominations. See more awards  » Photos British writer-producers Beverly and Sean Lincoln ( Tamsin Greig and Stephen Mangan ), have a wonderful marriage and a hit TV series to their credit. Things couldn't be better. Until Merc ... See full summary  » Stars: Matt LeBlanc, Stephen Mangan, Tamsin Greig Ben Donovan (Matthew Perry) manages The Sunshine Centre, a seconde rate sports/events arena in San Diego. A short lived quirky comedy that chronicles the daily goings-on of misfit folks ... See full summary  » Stars: Matthew Perry, Andrea Anders, James Lesure A recently divorced woman decides to find some excitement in her dating life. Stars: Courteney Cox, Christa Miller, Busy Philipps An irreverent sportscaster, pressured by his boss to join a support group because he can't move forward after the death of his wife, finds connection with the extremely varied members. Stars: Matthew Perry, Laura Benanti, Julie White Follows the personal and professional lives of six 20 to 30-something-year-old friends living in Manhattan. Stars: Jennifer Aniston, Courteney Cox, Lisa Kudrow Edit Storyline After his friends all go their separate ways, Joey Tribianni leaves New York for Hollywood to pursue his acting career full time. His sister Gina buys him a nice apartment, and he finds a new roommate in his 20-year old nephew Michael (Gina had him when she was 16), who is literally a rocket scientist. Michael's book smarts and Joey's people smarts allow them to help each other out whenever they can, and make them nice companions. Written by lusy4eva-1 Same guy, new friends See more  » Genres: 9 September 2004 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Did You Know? Trivia Jennifer Coolidge , who plays Joey's agent Bobbie in the series, guest starred on Friends (1994) playing a different character, Amanda Buffamonteezi, an old friend of Monica and Phoebe's - she lived in the building before Chandler moved in - in "The One with Ross's Tan" (episode # 10.3), 9 October 2003. See more » Quotes Joey : Oh my God. To find a number I thought I'd lost forever, it's like the ending of a great romantic movie. [unfolds the paper to read it] Joey : Oh, her? No. A maturing show in many ways 4 January 2005 | by henben (Stockholm, Sweden) – See all my reviews First off - this is NOT Friends, it will never BE Friends, it SHOULD never be Friends. These simple facts are probably also what most people have against Joey. I don't. I think it's 'Joeys' strength. Joey is a character we've come to love and respect during those past ten years, now that he's 'come into his own' a lot of the plot centers around him and only around him. This is of course the biggest change from that previous show, it is also absolutely necessary. For 'Joey' to work the character has to evolve, Joey hi


What is the world’s highest navigable lake?

Lake Titicaca - Highest Navigable Lake in the World Venezuela Lake Titicaca On the borders of Peru and Bolivia lies Lake Titicaca, the highest commercially navigable lake in the world (3,820m./12,532 ft.). With a surface area of approximately 8,300 square kilometers (3,204 miles2) Titicaca is South America's largest freshwater lake. It is magical, sacred and serene and the most beautiful lake I have ever seen. The water of Titicaca has an amazing dark cobalt blue color. Wonderful islands such as the Floating Islands and the Island of the Sun are scattered throughout the tranquil lake and can be visited from the nearby towns of Puno and Copacabana. Tours in Bolivia Lake Titicaca has long been considered a sacred place among indigenous Andean peoples. In touch with the spirit of Mama Qota, or Sacred Mother, they believe that powerful spirits live in the lake's depths. According to Andean legend, Lake Titicaca was the birthplace of civilization. Viracocha, the creator deity, lightened a dark world by having the sun, moon, and stars rise from the lake to occupy their places in the sky. Worthy of such mystical associations, Lake Titicaca is a dazzling sight. Its deep azure waters seemingly extend forever across the altiplano, under the monstrously wide sky at an elevation of more than (3,820m./12,532 ft.). The lake covers more than 8,500 sq. km (3,315 sq. miles); it is 176km (109 miles) long and 50km (31 miles) wide. The sun is extraordinarily intense at this altitude, scorching off 600 cubic meters of water per second. Daybreak and sunset are particularly stunning to witness. ---------- ---------- Uros Floating Islands (Islas Flotantes) The floating islands are a strange sight. They are made by hand from tortora reeds and there are some 45 floating islands on lake Titicaca in the Bay of Puno, Peru. Isolated for many years the Uros Indians first came into contact with the outside world in the mid-1960s. Today tourists have become a welcome source of income and a few islands have been set up to receive tourists. The largest island, Huacavacani, has not only homes, but also a floating Seventh-Day Adventist church, a candidate for one of the most bizarre juxtapositions you are likely to find in Peru. Others have schools, a post office, and souvenir shops. There is no electricity on the islands. Power is generated through sun panels. Amantani Island (Isla Amantani) Amantaní, a circular island located about 4 1/2 hours from Puno, is home to a very different, although equally fascinating, Titicaca community. Also handsomely terraced and home to farmers, fishers, and weavers, in many ways Amantaní is even more rustic and unspoiled than Taquile. It is a beautiful but barren and rocky place, with a handful of villages composed of about 800 families and ruins clinging to the island's two peaks, Pachatata (Father Earth) and Pachamama (Mother Earth). The island presents some excellent opportunities for hikes up to these spots, with terrific views of lake Titicaca and the sparsely populated island landscape. The agricultural character of the island is perhaps even more apparent than on Taquile. Long, ancient-looking stone walls mark the fields and terraces of different communities, and cows, sheep, and alpacas graze the hillsides. ---------- ---------- The Island of the Sun (Isla del Sol) The Island of the Sun takes it place in history where the Inca empire, and consequently the sun, was born. It is not too far away from the rustic town Copacabana (Bolivia). It is sparsely populated and you can walk around the island in about 8 hours. On the hike you get rewarded with some spectacular views from lake Titicaca and some fascinating Inca ruins. Highly recommended is spending the night on the island. I got rewarded with the most spectacular starry night I'd ever seen. Yumani, on the south end, is the largest town on the island and the place to spend the night. I got rewarded with the most starry night I have ever seen, just amazing. If you arrive by boat to Yumani, your first encounter awaits you with the Inca Step


In the UK children’s television series ‘Button Moon’, what is the name of Tina Tea-Spoon’s friend?

button moon : definition of button moon and synonyms of button moon (English) Original run December 8, 1980 – December 1, 1988 Button Moon is a quirky, popular children's television programme broadcast in the United Kingdom in the 1980s on the ITV Network. Thames Television produced each episode, which lasted ten minutes and featured the adventures of Mr. Spoon who, in each episode, travels to Button Moon in his homemade rocket-ship. All of the characters within the show are based on kitchen utensils, as well as many of the props. Once on Button Moon, which hangs in "blanket sky", they have an adventure, and look through Mr. Spoon's telescope at someone else such as the Hare and the Tortoise, before heading back to their home on 'Junk Planet'. Episodes also include Mr. Spoon's wife, "Mrs. Spoon", their daughter, "Tina Tea-Spoon" and her friend "Eggbert". The series ended in 1988 after 91 episodes. Contents 13 External links   Production Button Moon was originally conceived by Ian Allen as a stage show for Playboard Puppets in 1978. Allen adapted it into a TV series for Thames two years later. The first series of thirteen programmes was transmitted in 1980. A further six series of thirteen programmes followed, making a total of ninety-one different Button Moon adventures. The series was repeated on a yearly basis for Thames TV up until 1988. All 91 episodes have been shown on satellite channel UK Gold since spring 1993. Narration was by Robin Parkinson. Puppeteers included Ian Allen, John Thirtle, Alistair Fullarton, Sue Dacre, Chris Leith, Judith Bucklow, Ian Brown, Tony Holthamand, and others. The incidental music for the series was written by Peter Goslin. The show had a typically 80s synthetic, catchy & melancholy theme tune that was composed and performed by Peter Davison and Sandra Dickinson , who were married at the time. They are best known for their roles as the Doctor (from Doctor Who ), and Trillian (from The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy ), respectively. There was also a live stage show which ran during the late 1980s and the early 1990s. The stage show was popular at many theatres including the Woodville Halls in Gravesend, Roses Theatre in Tewkesbury, King George's Hall in Blackburn, The Hexagon in Reading, The White Rock Theatre in Hastings and the Wyvern Theatre in Swindon. The song's full lyrics were: 27 3-01 05/Oct/83 Looking For Button Moon 28 3-02 12/Oct/83 Tina Teaspoon and the School Mouse (10 min) 29 3-03 19/Oct/83 A Day Trip To Button Moon 30 3-04 26/Oct/83 Shoebox Station (10 min) 31 3-05 02/Nov/83 Two Sticky Mugs (10 min) 32 3-06 09/Nov/83 Button Hole Pond (10 min) 33 3-07 16/Nov/83 The Scouts' Garden Fete (10 min) 34 3-08 23/Nov/83 Queenie Jelly (10 min) 35 3-09 30/Nov/83 Painting The Pipes (10 min) 36 3-10 07/Dec/83 Freddy Teddy (10 min) 37 3-11 14/Dec/83 The Clown Who Lost His Smile (10 min) 38 3-12 21/Dec/83 Happy Birthday Mrs Spoon (10 min) 39 3-13 28/Dec/83 Bundle and Fluff (10 min)   Series 4 (1985) 40 4-01 30/Jan/85 Egbert Goes To Button Moon (10 min) 41 4-02 06/Feb/85 The Spaceship Breaks Down (10 min) 42 4-03 13/Feb/85 Playing Games On Button Moon (10 min) 43 4-04 20/Feb/85 The Gravy Boat (10 min) 44 4-05 27/Feb/85 Sticky Sweets (10 min) 45 4-06 06/Mar/85 Picnic On Button Moon (10 min) 46 4-07 13/Mar/85 The Cake Fairy Goes Ice Skating 47 4-08 20/Mar/85 Rag Doll Marries A Dinosaur (10 min) 48 4-09 27/Mar/85 Egbert Goes Camping (10 min) 49 4-10 03/Apr/85 Banana Birds (10 min) 50 4-11 10/Apr/85 Pink And Purple Dinosaur (10 min) 51 4-12 17/Apr/85 The Shark In The Bath (10 min) 52 4-13 24/Apr/85 The Paper Parade (10 min)   Series 5 (1986) 53 5-01 07/Jan/86 A Hole In Blanket Sky (10 min) 54 5-02 14/Jan/86 Egbert Wants To Help (10 min) 55 5-03 21/Jan/86 Tutti Frutti Ice Cream (10 min) 56 5-04 28/Jan/86 Granny Spoon and the Missing Apple Pie (10 min) 57 5-05 04/Feb/86 Rain Stopped Play (10 min) 58 5-06 11/Feb/86 Bottle Party (10 min) 59 5-07 18/Feb/86 Paperchase On Button Moon (10 min) 60 5-08 25/Feb/86 Winter Sports For The Frozen Vegetables (10 min) 61 5-09 04/Mar/86 Ding A Ling Ice Cream


What is the national animal of Romania? What is the national animal of Romania? We have not a special national animal But bear, wolf, eagle, swallow, skylark, cow, horse, sheep are very known The Lynx is the national animal of Romania The Romania's national animal is black goat, which can be found in Carpathian Mountains Wolf Eagle Bour (Bos primigenius) disappeared Zimbru (Bison bubalus) only in captivity Lynx is the national animal of Romania and golden Eagle is the national bird of Romania. I cant really gove you an answer,but what I can give you is a way to a solution, that is you have to find the anglde that you relate to or peaks your interest. A good paper is one that people get drawn into because it reaches them ln some way.As for me WW11 to me, I think of the holocaust and the effect it had on the survivors, their families and those who stood by and did nothing until it was too late. A religion that was able to fool over a billion people. Create fools of people who believe they can reach heaven by following ancient traditions set forth by a madman named Mohammad. Islam is a cancer on this world and the only way Muslims can save themselves is to wake up from the daydream that has enslaved their minds.


Amoretti are representations of which figure in works of art?

amoretto - definition of amoretto in English | Oxford Dictionaries Definition of amoretto in English: amoretto A representation of Cupid in a work of art. Example sentences ‘On the back side of the casing, enamel painting shows a girl and an amoretto incorporated into a landscape.’ ‘In it Venus appears seated on a couch, with her lower limbs covered and her left hand upon her breast, looking into a mirror held up by an amoretto, while another amoretto is reaching up to crown her with a wreath of flowers.’ ‘The shameless cocotte Venus, wheedling her husband Vulcan for armour for Aeneas, her son by Anchises, disrobes aided by a passing amoretto and Vulcan himself in Vulcan and Venus.’ ‘With curious looks a pair of tiny-winged amoretti press back the overspill of grapes from the basket they have brought Erigone.’ ‘At the bottom two amoretti support a vase.’ Origin Italian, diminutive of amore love, from Latin amor. Pronunciation: Verditer is a shade of which colour? blue Damask is a shade of which colour? green Vermilion is a shade of which colour? green Carmine is a shade of which colour? blue Loden is a shade of which colour? orange Aubergine is a shade of which colour? purple Fawn is a shade of which colour? blue Celadon is a shade of which colour? green Cerulean is a shade of which colour? blue Luteofulvous is a shade of which colour? orange-tawny You scored /10 practise again? Retry Most popular in the world Australia


What is the name of the pet dog of fictional superhero Supermnan?

Krypto | Superman Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Krypto is Superman 's dog, a canine-like species from the planet Krypton . Contents Biography The original Krypto As explained in his first appearance, Krypto was originally the toddler Kal-El's dog while they were on Krypton. Jor-El, testing prototypes for the rocket that would eventually send Kal-El to Earth, decided to use Krypto as a test subject. However, Krypto's rocket was knocked off-course; the rocket drifted through space for years until it eventually landed on Earth, where Krypto was reunited with the now-teenaged superhero, Superboy. Like all descendants of Krypton under a yellow sun and lower gravity environment (vs. Krypton's red sun and heavy gravity), Krypto possessed the same powers and abilities as his master, although his physical abilities were proportionate to his smaller size and species, similar to an ordinary dog vs. a human. Krypto also had super-canine intelligence (approximately human level, though with his canine traits and interests still present); the comics expressed this via the use of thought balloons indicating what Krypto was thinking. Krypto was drawn as a white dog of generic pedigree. When fighting crime, he usually wore a gold collar, a miniature facsimile of the famed Superman-"S" symbol for a dog tag, and a dog-sized version of Superman's cape. When not accompanying Superboy/Superman, Krypto spent much of his time romping through space; while on Earth, however, he stayed with the Kent family, posing as their pet dog, "Skip". In that identity, his guardians applied a brown dye patch on his back for a disguise which Krypto could burn off with his heat vision when he went into costume. Krypto had the distinction of belonging to not one but two organizations of super-animals; the 30th century Legion of Super-Pets, and the Space Canine Patrol Agency. In the final (noncanonical) pre-Crisis Superman story, Alan Moore's Whatever Happened To The Man of Tomorrow?, Krypto sacrificed his life to save Superman by biting the throat out of the Kryptonite Man. The villain died, but Krypto was irradiated by him and died as well. In Superboy #126 (Jan 1966) "Krypto's Family Tree", Krypto's father's name was given as Zypto, his grandfather as Nypto and his great-grandfather as Vypto. The modern Krypto Pocket universe Krypto Following the 1985-1986 Crisis on Infinite Earths limited series, Superman's history was extensively rewritten, initially eliminating all other survivors of Krypton in the revised version of his origin, including Krypto, so as to once again make the premise that Superman was truly the "Last Son of Krypton" a valid one. This rewrite has in fact been dubbed by some as "krypto-revisionism". Eventually, however, Krypto (in several forms) was reintroduced to the Superman mythos, the first being as essentially an exact copy of the pre-crisis Krypto existing in a pocket universe created by the Time Trapper. In this early Post-Crisis storyline, Superman found himself in this pocket universe in which, similar to the Pre-Crisis Earth-Prime of Superboy Prime, his teenage counterpart was the only superhuman on Earth. Combating the genocidal forces of the three Phantom Zone criminals, this alternate Superboy had an intelligent Krypto counterpart as well, who heroically sacrificed his powers for his master. This was the same pocket reality from which the "Matrix" Supergirl originated. Krypto and Bibbo The second modern Krypto was a small white pet dog, rescued, and later named by Bibbo Bibbowski. Originally, Bibbo had wanted to name the dog Krypton after Superman's home planet. However, the engraver of the dog tag (knowing that Bibbo had recently won the lottery) intentionally dropped the letter "n" ("Six letters or less for 1 dollar"), so he was trying to extort more money from Bibbo; an angry Bibbo refused to comply and renamed the dog as Krypto. Soon after, the dog found two people who had been trapped in a bomb shelter for a month following Superman's fight with Doomsday. They were barely alive but would make it. He was later acquired by the


What is the title of the song which won the 1997 Eurovision Song Contest for Katrina and the Waves?

Eurovision Song Contest 1997 | Eurovision Song Contest Show more Eurovision Song Contest 1997 Dublin's Point Theatre was - yet again - the venue for the 1997 Eurovision Song Contest. To date it is the last contest that has been held in Ireland. For the first ever the public had a say in the outcome of the competition. To The Point! Just like in 1993, 1994 and 1995, Ireland hosted the 1997 Eurovision Song Contest. Despite initial discussions that state broadcaster RTE were to team up with the BBC in Northern Ireland, they decided to go it alone. It was fourth time in five years at that the same country had hosted the event, a record that RTE were said to be extremely proud of. 25 countries participated in 1997 and the audio preselection that was in place the year before was replaced with a new system. From 1997 the average results of all countries in the last give song contests would be measured. Israel withdrew voluntarily, and Bosnia & Herzegovina took their place. Belgium, Finland, Romania and Slovakia were all absent in Dublin that year. Televoting was introduced for the first time in 1997 in the United Kingdom, Sweden, Austria, Switzerland and Germany and it would be extended to almost all participating countries in the following 1998 contest. It was the year the Eurovision Song Contest tried to appeal to the younger generation. Irish boy band Boyzone were the interval act and their lead singer Ronan Keating co-hosted the evening. The opening sequence included messages from former contest stars, including Céline Dion and Morten Harket, beamed onto a massive video wall. Walking on Sunshine The United Kingdom won the 1997 Eurovision Song Contest. Katrina & the Waves scored an unprecedented 227 points with their song Love Shine A Light. The winning song gave the band their biggest hit since Walking on Sunshine. Facts and figures Russia's Alla Pugacheva lived up to the title of her entry Primadonna and was so convinced of victory that she demanded a limousine to pick her up when she arrived at the airport. Icelandic singer Paul Oscar, broke new ground with his performance on a white leather sofa, flanked by four women in leather dominatrix outfits. The song scored will with televoters though; Sweden gave the song 8 points meaning that it ranked third in the national vote and the UK gave 6 points as it came fifth in the popular vote. Facts & Figures


Which fruit is depicted on the top of the Wimbledon Men’s Singles Champions Cup?

Wimbledon – the design of the legendary trophies Wimbledon – the design of the legendary trophies Published 30/06/2013 by Ashley Morrison Last week I blogged about Andy Murray and how he's 'reigniting the brand' – becoming a much more media-savvy powerhouse of an athlete rather than a slightly moany teenager. But with Federer and Nadal both knocked out of the tournament in round two (as well as a whole host of other top seeds), it's getting quite difficult not to get excited at the prospect of a home win on the hallowed turf of the All England Club – for the first time in 125,000 years or however long the British press keep telling us it is. Realistically – or at least, if the seedings mean anything – only super-robot Novak Djokovic will stand in Murray's way come the final Sunday. So apart from breaking the national curse, picking up a cheque for a cool £1.6 million (that's 39% more than last year, if you're into statistics – not a bad little pay rise, is it?) and winning yet more adoring fans, Andy will get to take home a replica of one of the most recognisable trophies in the world. Dating back to 1887, the history of the men's trophy is rich and overflowing with interesting facts. Starting with the more trivial, you'd be forgiven for thinking that it's gold or covered in gold leaf, but it isn't: it's silver gilt. And have you ever noticed what sits on the top of it? Believe it or not, it's a pineapple. Why not a strawberry, the traditional fruit of Wimbledon? Well, because that's a fairly recent tradition, as it happens – a bit like the selling of jugs of Pimms. It's more a cash cow than anything else. But the pineapple is there for a reason. Back in the 17th century, it was a highly sought-after commodity. It was very rare (in England) and therefore very expensive, and was the crowning fruit of only the most lush feasts; a symbol of significant wealth. If you attended a dinner party back in the 1600s and there was pineapple on the table, you could consider yourself very honoured indeed. The other thing you might not be aware of is just how intricate the wording is on the men's trophy – and there's a bit of a surprise in there too. It says, 'The All England Lawn Tennis Club Single Handed Champion of the World.' That's right: single handed. Back in the early Eighties when I learnt how to play, there wasn't really such a thing as a double-handed backhand besides that of Jimmy Connors. And I was taught the traditional Eastern Forehand grip, too – not one of those extreme grips which the likes of Nadal demonstrates. Interestingly, though, while most of the top players these days do use a double-handed backhand (mainly thanks to the influence of Agassi and the aforementioned Jimmy Connors – and, very occasionally, Bjorn Borg) the title has actually been won more often than not by players with a single-handed backhand. Most recently seven-time Champion Roger Federer, of course, and before him also seven-time Champion Pete Sampras. Then before that, Boris Becker, Stefan Edberg, John McEnroe and Rod Laver. And if you want to talk single-handed backhands, one of the most fluid and accurate in the game was undeniably that of Justine Henin. Mind you, there have been a lot of changes in the game since the days or yore. Like grunting, for a start. Jimmy Connors once again excepted, you'd barely hear so much as a muffled 'hmph' from a player till Monica Seles 'mnaa-heeeed' her way on to the scene. These days they're all it in the women's game. For all the ridiculous noises Maria Sharapova likes to make, she was simply out-bansheed by Michelle Larcher de Brito last week. As for Azarenka, to me she sounds like an owl with a cold – a sickly nocturnal predator that's also caught her talon in a field mouse. And that's without twisting her knee in the process, poor dear. Perhaps the grunting women are communally mourning the fact that they don't get as decent a trophy as the men. (Don't get me started on the whole equal prize money debate; play best of five sets and spend longer than an hour on court – then I'll be happy.) But actually,


Originating in the US, what is the filling in a MoonPie?

About Us | MoonPie About Us Download Coupon You know MoonPies are delicious. You know they’re the perfect combination of marshmallow, graham and chocolate. But do you know how they came to be? It’s an outta-this-world story, so grab yourself a MoonPie and sit right there while we spin our tale. We give you the moon. It all began in 1917 when a KY coal miner asked our traveling salesman for a snack “as big as the moon.” Earl Mitchell reported back and the bakery obliged with a tasty treat aptly named MoonPie. It was filling, fit in the lunch pail and the coal miners loved it. The rest, as they say, is history. A Star is Born. Chattanooga Bakery produced over 100 items but they knew they had something special with MoonPie. At 5¢ each, MoonPies were an affordable, filling snack that just flew off the shelves. By 1929, the factory ladies you see here were boxing up hundreds every day. From Chattanooga to the World. When our brave servicemen went to war, MoonPie went with them. Nothing said home more than a care-package filled with their favorite hometown snack. From the frontlines to the home front, MoonPie was the comfort food the nation turned to during the heroic days of World War II. Booming Times During the Baby Boom. America experienced unprecedented growth after the war. And so did MoonPie. Parents needed a filling and wholesome snack to feed their kids and MoonPie fit the bill. Today, many of these Boomers still recount fond childhood memories as they enjoy a childhood favorite. More popular than ever. The 60’s and 70’s were a time to try new things. MoonPie was happy to follow suit. New products were introduced including the Double-Decker Deluxe and new flavors like Vanilla and Banana. No matter their size or flavor preference, more people were reaching for a MoonPie than ever before. 100 years and still going strong. The more things change, the more they stay the same. Today, people love MoonPies as much as they ever have. Maybe even more with the Mini version and new flavors to choose from. It’s a tradition passed down from generation to generation. We’re very grateful for that. We currently produce about a million a day, so grab you one soon, slow down for just a minute, and enjoy. HOME


What was the first name of US distiller Jack Daniel, born September 1850?

Caskers Selection: Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Select Tennessee Whiskey - Caskers Caskers Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Select Tennessee Whiskey Jack Daniel's Single Barrel Select Tennessee Whiskey Only one out of every hundred barrels of Jack Danielâs Tennessee Whiskey is chosen to become Jack Danielâs Single Barrel Select. Retail $64.99 $57.99 Tasting Notes Born on September 5, 1850, Jasper Newton "Jack"Â Daniel was the youngest of ten children. His parents were of Scottish and Irish descent, and in keeping with his rich cultural heritage, Daniel opened a distillery in Lynchburg, Tennessee, in 1866. His eponymous distillery was the first registered distillery in the country (at the time, distilleries were required to register with the federal government, and Jack Daniel Distillery was given Registered Distillery Number 1). Today, Jack Daniel Distillery is one of the most distinguished and recognizable names in the spirits industry. To craft Jack Danielâs Single Barrel Select Tennessee Whiskey, master distiller Jeff Arnett of Lynchburg, TN first selects one out of every hundred barrels for its unique and expressive qualities. Once these special casks have been identified, they are moved to the very top of the the distilleryâs rickhouses, where extreme temperature changes facilitate dramatic interactions between the whiskey and the wood (by law, âTennessee whiskeyâ must be aged new new, charred American oak barrels). Finally, each barrel is bottled individually at 94 proof, resulting in truly âone-of-a-kindâ flavors in every bottle. Jack Danielâs Single Barrel Select Tennessee Whiskey has a cherrywood color and classic aroma of vanilla, caramel, brown sugar and even some cinnamon. On the palate, notes of oak and charcoal become evident, along with sweeter touches of orange peel and honey. The finish is sweet and spicy, with flavors of butterscotch and clove lingering on the tongue. Each bottle of Jack Danielâs Single Barrel Select Tennessee Whiskey is hand-numbered, including the exact barrel number from which it was drawn. Pick up a one-of-a-kind bottle of Jack Danielâs today! Size: 750mL


Ataulfo, Haden, Francis and Keitt are all varieties of which fruit?

Mango Varieties - Learn About Different Types of Mangoes Varieties | Mango.org Mango Varieties Mango Varieties Available throughout the seasons Throughout the year, you'll most likely find at least one mango of the six varieties described below. Each mango has a unique flavor and texture, so try different varieties at different stages of ripeness and at different times of the year. You'll be glad you did. Ataulfos Ataulfos have a very small seed, so there is a high flesh to seed ratio. Flavor: Sweet and creamy Texture: Smooth, firm flesh with no fibers Color: Vibrant yellow Shape: Small, flattened oval shape Ripening Cues: Skin turns to a deep golden color and small wrinkles appear when fully ripe. Squeeze gently to judge ripeness. Peak Availability: March to July Primary Source Country: Mexico The Francis grows on small farms throughout Haiti. Flavor: Rich, spicy and sweet Texture: Soft, juicy flesh with fibers Color: Bright yellow skin with green overtones Shape: Oblong and sigmoid S-shape Ripening Cues: Green overtones diminish and the yellow becomes more golden as the Francis ripens. Squeeze gently to judge ripeness. Peak Availability: May to July Primary Source Country: Haiti Haden The fruiting of the Haden mango in 1910 inspired the creation of a large-scale mango industry in South Florida. The industry has since then been greatly reduced by the impact of development and hurricanes. Flavor: Rich, with aromatic overtones Texture: Firm flesh due to fine fibers Color: Bright red with green and yellow overtones and small white dots Shape: Medium to large with an oval to round shape Ripening Cues: Green areas of the mango turn to yellow as it ripens. Squeeze gently to judge ripeness. Peak Availability: April and May Primary Source Country: Mexico  Ripening Cues: Skin stays green even when ripe. Squeeze gently to judge ripeness. Peak Availability: August and September Primary Source Countries: Mexico, United States   Originating from Florida in the 1940’s, Kents are ideal mangos for juicing and drying. Flavor: Sweet and rich Texture: Juicy, tender flesh with limited fibers Color: Dark green and often has a dark red blush over a small portion of the mango Shape: Large oval shape Ripening Cues: Kents have yellow undertones or dots that cover more of the mango as it ripens. Squeeze gently to judge ripeness. Peak Availability: January to March and June to August Primary Source Countries: Mexico, Ecuador, Peru Tommy Atkins Hailing originally from Florida, Tommy Atkins is themost widely grown commercial variety coming into the United States. Flavor: Mildly and sweet Texture: Firm flesh due to fibers throughout Color: A dark red blush often covers much of the fruit with green and orange-yellow accents Shape: Medium to large with oval or oblong shape Ripening Cues: This mango may not provide any visual cues. Squeeze gently to judge ripeness. Peak Availability: March to July and October to January Primary Source Countries: Mexico, Guatemala, Brazil,Ecuador, Peru   PALMER Originating from Florida in the 1940’s, Palmers widely grown commercial scale in Florida; often harvested immature due to early coloring. Flavor: Mildly sweet Texture: Smooth with limited fibers Color: Deep cheery red blush with a green background or light green background with a bright red/orange blush Shape: Oblong with pointed ends and does not have raised shoulders Ripening Cues: This mango may not provide any visual cues. Squeeze gently to judge ripeness. Peak Availability: August through October  Primary Source Countries: Brazil, Puerto Rico   Additional Mango Varieties Although the six varieties above represent the most common mango varieties available in the U.S. marketplace, there are a few others you might find as well. With hundreds of varieties the possibilities are endless!   Alphonse – This Indian variety is a mild flavored, firm fleshed mango which can range from purple to yellow skin with an oblong shape Edward – This sweet and spicy flavored, fiberless mango can range from pink to yellow skin with a round or oblong shape Kesar – This Indian varie


What colour Onions was a 1962 instrumental hit single for Booker T & the Mgs?

Green Onions - Booker T & the MG's - YouTube Green Onions - Booker T & the MG's 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 Sep 27, 2011 The classic 1962 instrumental hit Green Onions by Booker T & the MG's. Actors and actresses dancing to this very cool song include: Marilyn Monroe, Eli, Wallach, Thelma Ritter, Clark Gable (The Misfits 1961) Sophia Loren (It Started in Naples 1960) Jayne Mansfield (Dog Eat Dog! 1964) Natalie Wood (Gypsy 1962) Kim Novak, William Holden (Picnic 1955) Anita Ekberg (La Dolce Vita 1960) Ann-Margret (The Swinger 1966) Gina Lollobrigida, Rock Hudson (Come September 1961) Romy Schneider, Jack Lemmon (Good Neighbor Sam 1964) Brigitte Bardot (Come Dance With Me! 1959) Elizabeth Taylor, Richard Burton, George Segal, Sandy Dennis (Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf? 1966) Jill St. John (The Oscar 1966) Mamie Van Doren (Untamed Youth 1957) Shirley MacLaine, Gene Kelly (What a Way to Go! 1964) Cyd Charisse, Robert Taylor (Party Girl 1958) Raquel Welch (Flareup 1969)


‘Squaddie’ is an informal term for which rank in the British Army?

British Army - definition of British Army by The Free Dictionary British Army - definition of British Army by The Free Dictionary http://www.thefreedictionary.com/British+Army Related to British Army: Royal Marines squaddie (Military) slang Brit a private soldier. Compare swaddy [C20: from squad] [ˈskwɒdi] n (MILITARY) → troufion m , bidasse m squaddie n (Brit inf: = private soldier) → Gefreite (r) mf; the pub was full of squaddies → die Kneipe war voller Soldaten squaddie [ˈskwɒdɪ] n (Brit) (Mil) (fam) → burba Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us , add a link to this page, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content . Link to this page: swaddy References in classic literature ? A favorite diversion was to make the house into a fort, gallantly held by a handful of American soldiers against a besieging force of the British army. View in context The officers of the British army, and the loyal gentry of the province, most of whom were collected within the beleaguered town, had been invited to a masked ball; for it was the policy of Sir William Howe to hide the distress and danger of the period, and the desperate aspect of the siege, under an ostentation of festivity. View in context One was Captain Stewart, of the British army, a gentleman of noble connections, who was amusing himself by a wandering tour in the Far West; in the course of which, he had lived in hunter's style; accompanying various bands of traders, trappers, and Indians; and manifesting that relish for the wilderness that belongs to men of game spirit. View in context Miss Wirt and these two affectionate young women so earnestly and frequently impressed upon George Osborne's mind the enormity of the sacrifice he was making, and his romantic generosity in throwing himself away upon Amelia, that I'm not sure but that he really thought he was one of the most deserving characters in the British army, and gave himself up to be loved with a good deal of easy resignation.


‘The Sea, The Sea’ is a 1978 novel by which author?

The Sea, the Sea by Iris Murdoch | Quarterly Conversation The Sea, the Sea by Iris Murdoch Review by The Quarterly Conversation Iris Murdoch presents The Sea, the Sea to us in the form of a journal. The author, Charles Arrowby, is one of those lonely, socially upward men that lately J.M. Coetzee has excelled in describing; he is a somewhat famous actor and director who has retired to a creaky old house on a rocky promontory next to the sea. He tells us that he had decided to get away from London life once and for all, and to simply watch what remains of his life unwind before him. (Arrowby’s friends have their doubts that he can do it.) He also has vague ambitions to write a memoir, but his jottings start out unserious. For about 50 pages he muddles around, discussing his difficulties climbing out of the water and onto the steep, tide-battered rocks, the physical attributes of his new home and its environs, and his mother and father. In this section, Murdoch is admirably true to the journal form that she has selected. Rather than jump into a narrative, she gracefully dangles a few questions before us (most notably, an actress hopelessly in love with Arrowby and some mysterious, idolized love from his youth) while giving her narrator enough room to thrash around and become bored. A lovely example of this comes near the beginning, when Arrowby sets out to describe his new home, but then gets entangled in ramblings on his culinary preferences: It gradually became clear to me that guzzling large quantities of expensive, pretentious, often mediocre food in public places was not only immoral, unhealthy and unaesthetic, but also unpleasurable. Later my guests were offered simple chez moi. What is more delicious than fresh hot buttered toast, with or without the addition of bloater paste? Or plain boiled onions with a little corned beef if desired? And well-made porridge with brown sugar and cream is a dish fit for a king. Even then some people, so sadly corrupt was their taste, took my intelligent hedonism for an affected eccentricity, a mere gimmick. These unformed, early sections connote the drift of Arrowby’s life and feel true to a retired man who has suddenly found the urge to write about himself. They make clear that Murdoch has done more than simply frame her book as a journal; she is dedicated to miming the look and feel of such an artifact and exploring how the people who write journals interact with them and how the form shapes whatever narratives they contain. Importantly, these early sections present Arrowby to us without the life baggage that we will soon find out about—we are given a chance to get comfortable with Arrowby as a somewhat particular but nonetheless enjoyable man before Murdoch unleashes certain facts that will put him into a much darker light. The passages where he goes on about the virtues of simple cooking are almost cute, as is Arrowby’s awareness that all his friends gently mock him for being so particular. It’s important that Murdoch start out by presenting Arrowby like this, because as The Sea, the Sea progresses our tolerance for Arrowby is significantly tested; in my reading, without this initial getting-to-know-you my tolerance for the narrator would have been broken. Inevitably (this is, after all, a novel) Arrowby’s journal becomes a chronicle of the new course he sets his life on. It’s not long before he receives a letter from Lizzie, an actress slightly younger than him whom he has been stringing along for some time now. It turns out that at some point before the story begins Arrowby tugged the string a bit with a letter to her. Two important things are revealed when Arrowby gets the letter—first, he is far more interested in seeing it than he’d like us to believe, and secondly, Lizzie’s letter is significant because it offers (after nearly 50 pages) our first view of Arrowby from the outside. In her letter, Lizzie bares her struggles to silence her love for Arrowby, and we can be quite confident our aging actor disdains her outpouring as gushy and feminine even as his ego is massaged by


The head of the judiciary in England and Wales has which title?

Sir John Thomas named as new Lord Chief Justice - BBC News BBC News Sir John Thomas named as new Lord Chief Justice 16 July 2013 Close share panel Image caption Sir John will take over as Lord Chief Justice in the autumn Sir John Thomas has been confirmed as the new Lord Chief Justice, replacing Lord Judge as head of the judiciary of England and Wales. Sir John, currently president of the Queen's Bench Division, will take over the £240,000-a-year role in October. . The 65-year-old was involved in recent high-profile cases including those of Abu Hamza and Julian Assange. After his appointment he pledged that judges would help ensure that justice was delivered "fairly and efficiently". As well as leading the judges of England and Wales, he will also play a key role mediating between the courts and ministers. Sir John was born in Carmarthen and brought up in Ystradgynlais, Powys. He was called to the bar in 1969 and was knighted when he became a High Court judge in 1996. 'Inevitable tension' Some had predicted the job would be given to Lady Justice Hallett, who led the London bombings inquest and would have become the first woman in the role. Also in the running, according to the BBC's legal correspondent Clive Coleman, was Lord Justice Leveson who led the recent inquiry into the ethics and practices of the press. Analysis By Clive ColemanLegal correspondent, BBC News The Lord Chief Justice has a critical constitutional role. As head of the judiciary in England and Wales, the 'chief' as he is sometimes known, is the face, leader and defender of the independent judiciary. Think of the judiciary and the government as two tectonic plates of the constitution. Through a combination of judicial review and the Human Rights Act there is now almost no area of government decision making that our unelected judges cannot scrutinise. That creates a tension between them and ministers, and the man who heads the judiciary has both to work with government and lead the powerful body of judges that holds it to account. The Lord Chief Justice also has an important role as President of the Courts in England and Wales during a what is a period of unprecedented change. He will be keen to protect access to justice and the rule of law at a time when the government is determined to cut the cost of the justice system and increase its efficiency. As if that wasn't enough, the 'chief' is also the presiding judge in the criminal division of the Court of Appeal, and is expected to sit on important cases, giving judgments on some of the major legal issues of the day, including providing guidance on sentencing. It's a huge job, but it does come with a salary of £240k. But Sir John was recommended by the Judicial Appointments Commission to Justice Secretary Chris Grayling, who then made the recommendation to the prime minister. Our correspondent said Sir John was taking a "very important constitutional role" and one where he could clash with the government. "The judiciary can scrutinise just about every area of government policy, so there is an inevitable tension between the two", he added. The panel that chose Sir John included Lord Neuberger, President of the Supreme Court and, for the first time, a lay member of the public, Dame Valerie Strachan. 'Fair and efficient' Sir John said it was a "privilege and honour" to take on the job and paid tribute to his predecessor Lord Judge who he said was "universally admired for his deep commitment to justice, the independence of the judiciary and the outstanding leadership he has given to all judges and magistrates". "Although in a time of reduced resources significant change must continue, the judiciary will play its leading part in ensuring that justice is delivered fairly and efficiently," he added. The Constitutional Reform Act 2005 made the Lord Chief Justice head of the judiciary of England and Wales, a role previously held by the Lord Chancellor. The act means Sir John will take on about 400 statutory duties which include representing the views of the judiciary to Parliament, the deployment of judges and al


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Which French field marshall and Emperor was known as ‘The Little Corporal’?

The Baldwin Project: The Story of Napoleon by Henrietta Elizabeth Marshall   NAPOLEON AS EMPEROR FRANCE now made peace with all Europe, and for the next few years Napoleon ruled France quietly. These few years are really the best part of all his life. In them he [50] did many good things for his country. And these lasted when all his great conquests faded, and his vast Empire crumbled into pieces. Gradually his power grew greater and greater. From being Consul for ten years he was made Consul for life. Then he was asked to take the title of Emperor, and on the 18th of May 1804 he was proclaimed Emperor of the French. The "little corporal" had come far. He who, a few years before, had wandered almost penniless among the streets of Paris, was now the greatest man in all the land. He seemed to have reached the very highest power that man could hope for, and he was not yet thirty-five years old. But although Napoleon had been proclaimed Emperor, and accepted by the people of France, he had not yet been crowned. Now he felt that to be crowned and anointed by the Pope would make his throne more sure. So he sent a friend to Rome, to ask the Pope to come to crown him. Pope Pius VII. did not want to crown [51] Napoleon, and acknowledge him as the rightful ruler of France. But he saw that nearly all the other rulers of Europe had acknowledged him, and he thought it better to do so too, as perhaps he might in that way win something good for the Church. So he consented to come to Paris to crown the Emperor. The Pope, as head of the Church, had been treated with fear and reverence by the proudest of kings in all ages and in all countries. They had knelt to him as to one greater than themselves. But Napoleon had grown so proud that he could not bear the thought of kneeling to any one. So, although he very well knew the hour at which the Pope might be expected to arrive, he arranged to meet him as if by accident while out hunting. NAPOLEON AND THE POPE. As the Pope's coach drove along the road leading to the palace of Fontainebleau which had been prepared for him, he met the Emperor, booted and spurred, and riding upon a horse. The Emperor got off his horse, and the [52] Pope, in his beautiful robes and white silk shoes, left his coach, and walked a few steps along the muddy road to greet him. The young Emperor and the old Pope embraced each other, then the servants, having received their, orders before, drove the coach up between them. The footmen opened both doors at once, and as the Pope stepped in at one side the Emperor stepped in at the other, so neither went in before the other. But Napoleon took care that he had the seat of honour, on the right side. Thus Pope and Emperor drove to Fontainebleau. There were a great many preparations for the coronation to be made, for Napoleon meant it to be a very fine affair. But at last; everything was ready, and on the 2nd of December the coronation took place. The day was cold and bleak, but the streets of Paris were lined with people, eager to see the Emperor and Empress as they drove in their gilded carriage to the Church of Notre Dame. The church was thronged with fair ladies [53] and splendid men glittering with jewels and lace, and as the Emperor entered, wearing upon his head a wreath of golden bay leaves like a C�sar, the archways of the dim old church rang and rang again with shouts, "Long live the Emperor! Long live the Emperor!" The notes of the organ rolled, the voices of the, choir rose and fell in chant and hymn. But as the long ceremony went on, Napoleon yawned and fidgeted. To him there was nothing sacred or solemn in the service. The grand display added something to his pomp and glory; that was all. At last the Pope with trembling hands lifted the crown to place it upon the young Emperor's head. But Napoleon, seizing it out of the Pope's hand, himself placed it upon his own ahead, took it off, placed it for a moment on the head of the Empress, and then returned it to the cushion upon which it had rested. Again the organ pealed, and the exultant words of the "Te Deum'' ran


The International Olympic Committee was founded in which year?

International Olympic Committee Founded, First Olympic Congress Held | World History Project Jun 23 1894 International Olympic Committee Founded, First Olympic Congress Held On June 23, 1894 the Olympic games were re-created by Pierre de Coubertin after a hiatus of 1500 years. The baron hoped to foster international communication and peace through the Olympic Games. The IOC is a parent organization intended to localize administration and authority for the Games, as well as to provide a single legal entity which owns copyrights, trademarks, and other intangible properties associated with the Olympic games. For example, the Olympic logos, the design of the Olympic flag, the motto, creed, and anthem are all owned and administered by the IOC. There are other organizations which the IOC coordinates as well, which are collectively called the Olympic Movement. The IOC President is responsible for representing the IOC as a whole, and there are members of the IOC which represent the IOC in their respective countries. The first Olympic Congress was held in Paris, France in 1894. It was this Congress which founded and established the IOC and laid the groundwork for its statutes. The process of revival of the modern Olympic Games also began at the Paris Congress of 1894. As the role of an Olympic Congress is consultative, all recommendations from the Congress must be submitted to the IOC Session for formal adoption. Source: Wikipedia Added by: Ted Bedell Related Topics


Late Formula One racing drive Roland Ratzenberger was born in which country?

From the Vault: the tragic death of F1 driver Roland Ratzenberger in 1994 | Sport | The Guardian From the Vault From the Vault: the tragic death of F1 driver Roland Ratzenberger in 1994 The 33-year-old was killed during qualifying for the San Marino Grand Prix on 30 April 1994, the day before Ayrton Senna died Roland Ratzenberger preparing for his Formula One debut on 17 April 1994 in Japan. He finished 11th in what would be his only Grand Prix start. Photograph: Sutton Images/Corbis Thursday 1 May 2014 10.13 EDT First published on Thursday 1 May 2014 10.13 EDT Share on Messenger Close On the morning of the San Marino Grand Prix on 1 May 1994, Ayrton Senna placed an Austrian flag in his racing car. The great Brazilian champion had planned to wave the flag as he passed the finishing line in victory. Senna wanted to share the moment of triumph with his fellow driver, Roland Ratzenberger, the young Austrian who died on the Imola track the day before. Senna never made it to the chequered flag. Like Ratzenberger, a Formula One novice who crashed and died while trying to qualify for only his second Grand Prix, Senna's life was cut short on that fateful weekend in the spring of 1994. Yesterday we published a collection of tributes to Senna , and today we want to remember Ratzenberger by republishing the three articles below: the report filed from Imola on the day of his death, an interview with Simtek founder Nick Wirth from July 1994, and Frank Keating's observations from the San Marino Grand Prix of 1995. Motor racing driver Roland Ratzenberger dies at 200mph Maurice Hamilton reported for the Observer on the death of Roland Ratzenberger, who died on 30 April 1994 during qualifying for the San Marino Grand Prix at the Imola track. Grand Prix racing is dangerous enough without the swirling emotion which gathered strength here yesterday afternoon following the news that Roland Ratzenberger had succumbed to injuries he received when he crashed during practice for today's San Marino Grand Prix. The first fatal accident for 12 years involving a grand prix driver initially brought with it a stunned reaction, intensified by the spectacular incident on Friday when the Brazilian Rubens Barrichello emerged with comparatively minor injuries after losing control of his Jordan and crashing at more than 120mph. Both incidents heightened an awareness of the sport's inherent dangers, masked in recent years by massive strides in technology and on-board safety, but now exposed by the violence of Ratzenberger 's collision as his Simtek struck a concrete retaining wall at close to 200mph. Once the initial shock had subsided in the paddock, the search for a scapegoat embraced a range of issues with the same misinformed reasoning which frequently accompanies the death of a boxer in the ring. The claim that the cars are too fast and too dangerous had a simplistic and familiar ring to it, but beneath such an emotional response lay genuine concern raised by the apparent cause of Ratzenberger 's crash. The 31-year-old Austrian, attempting to qualify for only his second grand prix, was accelerating hard in sixth gear when part of the car – believed to be a nose wing – became detached. Whether or not he had partly dislodged the wing against a kerb earlier in the lap may never be known, but the effect of its absence was an indictment of the latest technology, which relies heavily on downforce – the effect of air passing over the car and its aerodynamic appendages. Without one or both of the nose wings, a car becomes virtually undrivable and refuses to respond as the driver turns the steering wheel. Whatever the precise cause of Ratzenberger 's problem, the Simtek failed to take a right-hand curve which, under normal circumstances, would not present a problem, the car being forced on to the track by between two and three tons of aerodynamic load. Ratzenberger was helpless as the car slammed into the wall, the wreckage travelling 300 yards to Tosa corner. It is believed that, despite desperate attempts by the medical team to revive Ratzenberger, the initial


What is the first name of Eddie ‘The Eagle’ Edwards, who, in 1988, became the first competitor to represent Great Britain in Olympic Ski Jumping?

Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards - YouTube Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards 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. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on May 5, 2014 Michael Edwards , better known as Eddie "The Eagle" Edwards, is a British skier who in 1988 became the first competitor to represent Great Britain in Olympic ski jumping. At the time, Edwards was the British ski jumping record holder , the world number nine in amateur speed skiing ) and the stunt jumping world record holder . Finishing last in the 70m and 90m events, he became famous as an example of a plucky underdog or 'heroic failure', and of perseverance and achievement without funding that represents the British bulldog spirit. This video targeted to blind users. Attribution: Article text available under CC-BY-SA Category


Which European country is known as ‘The Boot’?

What European country is shaped like a boot? | Reference.com What European country is shaped like a boot? A: Quick Answer One of the most identifiable European countries on the world map is Italy, due to being shaped like a boot. Italy's peninsula is surrounded on three sides by water. The country has the Adriatic Sea on the east side, the Mediterranean to the south and the western shore is bordered by the Tyrrhenian Sea.


What is the name of the mouse in the 1999 film ‘The Green Mile’?

The Green Mile (1999) - Quotes - IMDb The Green Mile (1999) Quotes Showing all 98 items Paul Edgecomb : On the day of my judgment, when I stand before God, and He asks me why did I kill one of his true miracles, what am I gonna say? That it was my job? My job? John Coffey : You tell God the Father it was a kindness you done. I know you hurtin' and worryin', I can feel it on you, but you oughta quit on it now. Because I want it over and done. I do. I'm tired, boss. Tired of bein' on the road, lonely as a sparrow in the rain. Tired of not ever having me a buddy to be with, or tell me where we's coming from or going to, or why. Mostly I'm tired of people being ugly to each other. I'm tired of all the pain I feel and hear in the world everyday. There's too much of it. It's like pieces of glass in my head all the time. Can you understand? Paul Edgecomb : Yes, John. I think I can. Share this: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Permalink Hide options [last lines] Old Paul Edgecomb : We each owe a death - there are no exceptions - but, oh God, sometimes the Green Mile seems so long. John Coffey : John Coffey, ma'am. Melinda Moores : Like the drink, only not spelled the same. John Coffey : No, ma'am. Not spelt the same at all. Paul Edgecomb : Did you, John? John Coffey : I dreamed he got down to that place Boss Howell talked about, that Mouseville place. I dreamed there was kids, and how they laughed at his tricks! My! I dreamed those two little blonde-headed girls were there. They 'us laughing, too. I put my arms around 'em and sat 'em on my knees, and there 'us no blood comin' outta their hair and they 'us fine. We all watch Mr. Jingles roll that spool, and how we did laugh. Fit to bust, we was. Arlen Bitterbuck : Do you believe that if a man repents enough for what he done wrong, than he'll get to go back to the time that was happiest for him and live there forever? Could that be what heaven's like? Paul Edgecomb : I just about believe that very thing. Arlen Bitterbuck : I had a young wife when I was eighteen. We spent the summer in the mountains, made love every night. After we would talk sometimes till the sun came up, and she'd lay there, bare breasted in the fire light... that was my best time. Share this: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Permalink Hide options Brutus "Brutal" Howell : [a rehearsal execution] Arlen Bitterbuck, you have been condemned to die by a jury of your peers, sentence imposed by a judge in good standing in this state. Do you have anything to say before the sentence is carried out? Toot-Toot : [gleefully] Yeah! I want a fried chicken dinner with gravy on the taters, I want to shit in your hat, and I got to have Mae West sit on my face, because I am one horny motherfucker! Share this: Facebook  |  Twitter  |  Permalink Hide options Old Paul Edgecomb : I think Mr. Jingles happened by accident. I think when we electrocuted Del, and it all went so badly... well, John can feel that you know... and I think a part of... whatever magic was inside of him just lept through my tiny friend here. As for me, John had to give me a part of himself; a gift the way he saw it, so that I could see for myself what Wild Billy had done. When John did that; when he took my hand, a part of the power that worked through him spilled into me. Elaine Connelly : He... what? He infected you with life? Old Paul Edgecomb : That's as good a word as any. He infected us both, didn't he, Mr. Jingles? With life. I'm a hundred and eight years old, Elaine. I was forty-four the year that John Coffey walked the Green Mile. You mustn't blame John. He couldn't help what happened to him... he was just a force of nature. Oh I've lived to see some amazing things Elly. Another century come to past, but I've... I've had to see my friends and loved ones die off through the years... Hal and Melinda... Brutus Howell... my wife... my boy. And you Elaine... you'll die too, and my curse is knowing that I'll be there to see it. It's my attonement you see; it's my punishment, for letting John Coffey ride the lightning; for killing a miracle of God. You'll be gone like all th


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Mount Qomolanga is the official name of which mountain?

Denali: Facts About North America's Tallest Mountain Denali: Facts About North America's Tallest Mountain By Kim Ann Zimmermann, Live Science Contributor | September 3, 2015 03:34pm ET MORE Credit: Galyna Andrushko | Shutterstock Denali is the tallest mountain in North America. Located in south-central Alaska, the mountain's peak is 20,310 feet (6,190 meters) above sea level, also making it the third highest of the Seven Summits — the highest mountains on each of the seven continents — following Mount Everest in Nepal and Aconcagua in Argentina. By one measure, it could be considered the third tallest mountain in the world. Denali's height was recalculated at 20,310 feet in September 2015, based on GPS survey data; And that number was an update to a 2013 estimate of 20,237 feet (6,168 m), which was calculated using a remote-sensing technique called  interferometric synthetic aperture radar (InSAR). Both numbers placed Denali's summit lower than the original calculation of 20,320 feet (6,194 m) established in 1953 by Bradford Washburn, a mountaineer, photographer and cartographer. Naming controversy The native Koyukon Athabascan people call the mountain Denali, which is usually translated as "The Great One." However, linguist James Kari of the Alaska Native Language Center at the University of Alaska Fairbanks, wrote in the book “ Shem Pete’s Alaska ” that the name is based on a verb theme meaning “high” or “tall.” A gold prospector, William Dickey, named it Mount McKinley in 1896, after President William McKinley. Dickey was among a large group of prospectors who were part of the Cook Inlet gold rush. When asked why he chose to name the mountain after then-presidential nominee McKinley, he cited McKinley’s support of the gold standard. McKinley, who was from Ohio, never visited his namesake mountain or any part of Alaska. The park in which the mountain resides was established as Mount McKinley National Park on Feb. 26, 1917. The state of Alaska officially changed the name to Denali in 1975 and asked the federal government to do so too. However, when the park was tripled in size and renamed Denali National Park and Preserve in 1980, the federal government retained the name Mount McKinley, according to the Alaska Dispatch News. A number of efforts had tried to switch the name to Denali. Hudson Stuck, who made the first ascent of the mountain in 1913, wrote a book titled "The Ascent of Denali." In the preface of the book, he called for "the restoration to the greatest mountain in North America of its immemorial native name." Past attempts were blocked by lawmakers from Ohio. In August 2015, with President Barack Obama's approval, the U.S. Department of the Interior officially renamed the mountain Denali . According to the Department of Interior, a 1947 federal law gave Secretary Sally Jewell the authority to change geographic names through the U.S. Board on Geographic Names. Where is Denali? Denali is about 170 miles (275 km) southwest of Fairbanks and about 130 miles (210 km) north-northwest of Anchorage. It is part of the Alaska Range and the centerpiece of Denali National Park. While it has long been believed that the Alaska Range, which spans much of south-central Alaska, was formed by tectonic activity, it has remained a mystery until recently because it is more than 300 miles (500 kilometers) from Alaska's southern coast, the closest source of mountain-building activity. A recent 3D computer model project shed some light on how the low angles and unusual bent in a geological fault further inland combined to form the mountain range. How tall is Denali? There is a distinction between measuring "highest" and "tallest." The highest mountain is determined by measuring a mountain's highest point above sea level. The tallest mountain is measured from base to summit. Using that measurement, Denali is taller than Mount Everest . Denali rises about 18,000 feet (5,500 meters) from its base, which is a greater vertical rise than Everest’s 12,000-foot rise (3,700 meters) from its base at 17,000 feet (5,200 meters). In his book, "T


Which British monarch is said to to be buried with a lock of Maria Fitzherbert’s hair?

Top 10 Philandering English Monarchs - Listverse Top 10 Philandering English Monarchs Kiri Derrick April 21, 2011 In celebration of the upcoming royal wedding I have prepared a list to celebrate another British royal tradition – the mistress. Mistresses have been recognized since written history began. Traditionally a mistress was a woman who was kept, as a lover, by a man who could afford to maintain her lifestyle, the better the mistress the more costly the upkeep. Young women, and often their families, would work to attract the richest and most powerful lovers for the money and status that came with him. Usually this was outside of the mans marriage, but often the wife was aware of the mistress and accepted her presence as the social norm. This does not include women who may have spent a night with a king, but any woman who was kept as a mistress for any length of time. This list will look at 10 of the most prolific philandering English Monarchs and the women they kept. 10 William IV 1 Mistress William IV was king of the United Kingdom for 20 years, but while he was Duke of Clarence he lived with his mistress, an Irish actress named Dorothea Jordan . They never married as they needed permission from the king in order to have a legitimate wedding. They were said to be very much in love and together they had 10 children George FitzClarence 1st Earl of Munster (1794), Henry Edward (1795), Sophia Sidney Baroness De L’Isle and Dudley (1796), Lady Mary Fox (1798), Lieutenant General Lord Frederick FitzClarence (1799), Elizabeth Hay Countess of Erroll (1801), Rear-Admiral Lord Adolphus FitzClarence (1802), Lady Augusta Hallyburton (1803), Lord Augustus FitzClarence (1805) and Amelia Cary Viscountess Falkland (1807). The relationship ended badly in 1811, Dorothea claimed that the split was due to money problems. The surname FitzClarence come from FitzRoy, an Anglo-Norman name meaning “son of the king”. Different versions of this name were used by many royals as a surname for their illegitimate children. 9 George I 2 Mistresses George I came to Britain from Hanover in 1714, after he inherited the throne, and with him he brought his two long-established mistresses. He had divorced his wife Sophia Dorothea of Celle in 1694, and had her imprisoned in the Castle of Ahlden for the rest of her life, after a scandalous affair. Her lover, Philip Christoph von Königsmarck, disappeared one morning never to be seen again, and years later two men confessed that George had paid them to kill him and dump his body in a river. His first mistress was Ehrengard Melusine von der Schulenburg, nicknamed “The Maypole” because she was so thin. Together they had three Illegitimate children: Anna Luise Sophie von der Schulenburg Countess of Dölitz (1692), Melusina von der Schulenburg Countess of Walsingham (1693) and Margaret Gertrude von der Schulenburg, Countess of Oeynhausen (1701). After Georges death she kept a pet raven which she believed was George’s re-incarnated soul. George’s second mistress, Sophia von Kielmansegg, was nicknamed “The Elephant” due to her portly size. In European royalty inbreeding was prolific as families struggled to keep their wealth and power, however this was usually a match between cousins. Sophia was actually George’s illegitimate half-sister as they were both children of Ernest Augustus Elector of Hanover. Sophia’s family have denied she slept with George, but it was common knowledge at British court she was his mistress. Both women were George’s mistresses until his death, in 1727. 8 Edward VIII 3 Mistresses Edward VIII is said to have been quite promiscuous during his youth, and had many affairs with married women, but most of the reports of this are hearsay and very difficult to verify. He had 3 official mistresses, which puts him quite low on this list. Edward met Winifred Dudley Ward, a wealthy socialite, in 1918 at a dinner party, and for the next sixteen years Freda was Edward’s mistress. There is speculation that her son Timothy Ward Seely is actually Edwards illegitimate son, although this remains unproven.


The British brewery Abbey Ales is based in which city?

Brewtopia Events LLC Real Ale Report from Bath, UK England - July 2010. ASSEMBLY 16 Alfred Street This is an attractive Abbey Ales pub with 2-3 casks on at one time and one cider. All casks were in perfect condition and good cool cellar temperature when I visited. THE BELL 103 Walcot Street Probably my favorite pub in Bath, The Bell offers a warm welcome, live jazz on Monday and Wednesday evenings, a great range of cask ales and lots of comfortable snugs and tables. COEUR DE LION 17 Northumberland Passage Cask ales were a bit too flat and warm in July when I visited this small, attractive pub. There are only four tables in the central bar area. OLD FARMHOUSE 2 Landsdown Road Attractive pub in front of the Abbey Ales brewery. Basic pub food, up to four cask ales and live music every Friday. GARRICK'S HEAD 8 St. John's Place There has been a pub here for the past 200 years, and the current establishment is situated next to the Theatre Royal. Around four cask ales and a couple of ciders are usually on offer. OLD GREEN TREE 12 Green Street The dark oak wall panels were installed in the 1920s, so be sure to lean against them with care. The pub serves a 3.9% ABV house ale that's golden in color and mildly hoppy. A very relaxing pub. HOP POLE 7 Albion Buildings, Upper Bristol Road This pub is owned by the Bath Ales brewery, but the brewery is actually closer to Bristol. The pub is larger on the inside than it looks from the outside and can be found by way of a 15 minute walk from the Bath city center. The Bath ales were a bit too buttery (diacetyl) and served too warm in July. KING WILLIAM 36 Thomas Street This Palmers gastropub is worth a visit while in Bath. I tried the Dorset Gold, which was in excellent condition in terms of carbonation and coolness. The beer was dark gold in color with a pleasing malt/hop balance. The food here was outstanding as well - with an every changing daily menu. NEW INN 24 Monmouth Place This Wadworth pub is situated just a short walk west of the Bath city center (out near the Hop Pole). Very welcoming and attractive, it features pleasing food and three Wadworth cask on gravity pour behind the bar. I tried the pleasant IPA, 6X and Horizon on my visit. RAVEN 6 Queen Street Having two floors, The Raven is a moderately spacious pub that was quite crowded on the two occasions I visited. Local CAMRA Pub of the Year in 2006, this pub is located in the city center. The house beers are brewed by Blindmans, and the locally made meat pies are amazing (served with mustard mash and a choice of three types of gravy). ROYAL OAK Lower Bristol Road, Twerton BA2 This no-frills pub just outside Bath serves up a nice range of cask ales, but 1-2 of the selections were a bit "off" when I visited. I enjoyed the Art Brew Renaissance ale at 4.5% ABV and the 4.3% Allgates Pacific Pale Ale with "kiwi" hops. Be sure to check out the bottled Belgian beers as well.  ROYAL OAK Summerlays Place, BA2 This other Royal Oak in Bath housed six handpumps, but only three were stocked with real ale when I visited, but each of these beers were fantastic. The Butcomb Gold Bitter exhibited a grassy, herbal, fruity, malty character that was quite pleasant. Very much a neighborhood pub. THE SALAMANDER 3 John Street Smallish, attractive, new looking Bath Ales pub near the city center. The beers were too warm in July and all showed a distracting diacetyl (butterscotch) aroma and flavor. The staff are quite friendly and happy to provide small beer samples. STAR 23 The Vineyards Bellringer and White Friar golden ale were on cask here along with a rare gravity cask of Bass. This is a lovely old pub serves as the main Abbey Ales tap and is run by a Cornish guy named Paul. Celtic bands typically play on Tuesday nights. THE WHITE HORSE Shophouse Road, Twerton BA2 A bit of a hike from central Bath, this friendly and cozy pub offered Otter Ale, Sadler Rickmaker's Bitter (with Chinook hops from the USA) and Sharp's Doom Bar (among others) on my visit. The landlord loves cask ale and runs special events to promote the pub - including a parking lot bung