In the board game ‘Operation’, which part of ‘Cavity Sam’s’ body lights up if the player touches the metal edge with the tweezers while removing a body part?

Notes on the Troubleshooting and Repair of Video Cassette Recorders Notes on the Troubleshooting and Repair of Video Cassette Recorders Version 3.22b (7-Oct-10) Reproduction of this document in whole or in part is permitted if both of the following conditions are satisfied: This notice is included in its entirety at the beginning. There is no charge except to cover the costs of copying. Table of Contents Reproduction of this document in whole or in part is permitted if both of the following conditions are satisfied: 1. This notice is included in its entirety at the beginning. 2. There is no charge except to cover the costs of copying. DISCLAIMER Working on VCRs entails a number of personal risks: electrical, mechanical, as well as the possibility of irreversible damage to the equipment and loss of irreplaceable recordings due to improper repair or adjustment. We will not be responsible for damage to equipment, your ego, county wide power outages, spontaneously generated mini (or larger) black holes, planetary disruptions, or personal injury or worse that may result from the use of this material. Entertainment - then and now Think back past 25 years. You went to the theater to see a movie. You watched TV programs when they were broadcast (there was no cable, remember?) or you missed them. TV studios and industry had video recording equipment but it was expensive and cumbersome. Little did you realize at the time, but after some false starts, the modern video revolution was about to be born. Are we better off? Whatever you decide, there is no going back. You may be able to leave your VCR's clock flashing 12:00 but you cannot escape the impact that this technology has had on so many aspects of your life. The video cassette recorder is a wonderful example of extremely complex precision technology that has been made affordable through mass production. In general, it is usually quite reliable. Treat a modern VCR with a bit of respect and it will provide trouble free service for a long time. Unlike a TV where the power circuits take their toll on circuit components, the electronics in VCR are generally quite reliable and rarely fail. Most VCR problems are mechanical - dirt and dust in the tape path, deteriorated rubber parts, dried lubrication, wear of precision parts including the spinning video heads, and abuse caused by rocks, toys, and peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. Scope of this document This document was developed specifically for the troubleshooting and repair of VCRs using the VHS format. However, most of it also applies to Beta, 8 mm, 4 mm (DAT), and the industrial U-Matic formats as well. The basic tape related problems found in camcorders are also likely to be similar to those for full size VCRs. However, due to the miniaturization and difficulty in accessing internal parts of these units, troubleshooting and repair are generally much more difficult. Note: Links to all the diagrams and photographs referenced from this document can be found in Sam's VCR FAQ Files . VCR repair Note: for VCR emergencies that just cannot wait, the solution may be found in the document: VCR First Aid and you may not need to read further. VCR First Aid deals with the half dozen or so acute VCR problems that may tempt you to throw something through the window - or worse. Even if you are a technoklutz who lets your kids change the light bulbs in your house and would never consider tackling any actual repair or internal maintenance of your VCR, some basic awareness of the principles of video recording and the likely causes for common problems will enable you to intelligently deal with the service technician. You will be more likely to be able to recognize if you are being taken for a ride by a dishonest or just plain incompetent repair center. For example, did you know that one of the most dreaded of problems - the tape eating VCR - can often be remedied by a thorough cleaning and a 50 cent rubber tire? This document will provide you with the knowledge to deal with over 85% of the problems you are likely to encounter with y


What colour jersey is worn by the best-placed rider under 26 years of age in the Tour de France?

Ten Tour de France phrases you should know Published on Thursday, July 18, 2013 Ten Tour de France phrases you should know   Thanks to the BBC's Catherine Wyynne some of The Tour de France's most important French phrases have been translated. So if you can tear your eyes away from the scenery, here are a few phrases that will impress your friends when discussing Le Tour around the dining table. 1. Peloton Peloton refers to the main group of cyclists riding together during a stage. Literally translated as "little ball", the term was first used to refer to a small group of soldiers, who, like cyclists, travel in tight formation. The word "platoon" is thought to be a variation of peloton. Cyclists travel together in packs for protection - mostly from the wind, as a rider uses about a third less energy by riding in another's slipstream. 2. Domestique Riders win the tour as individuals, but they would not be able to do it without their teammates. This year's Tour started with 22 teams of nine riders. Each has a designated leader - the VIP of the team - who is looked after by riders known as domestiques. They are the foot soldiers of this small, travelling army. A domestique will turn up the pace to try to weaken rivals or defend his leader from attack. He will also be expected to fetch food and clothing from the team car - and give up his bike if his leader has a mechanical problem. Overall, the main aim is to save the leader as much energy as possible for the crucial moments of the race. 3. Hors categorie Those crucial moments often take place on steep mountain roads. This is where many Tours are won and lost. Each mountain climb is ranked according to difficulty from four to one - but the most punishing are given the label "hors categorie", or beyond categorisation. Tour legend has it that the numbers originally referred to the gear that a car would have to be in to go up it. HC climbs, it is said, were either impassable by car or would even have to be tackled in reverse gear. Nice story, if true. 4. Flamme rouge A welcome sight to all riders, the flamme rouge is a red flag which indicates there is 1km to go in that day's stage. It hangs from an inflatable arch over the road. Maillot jaune: The overall leader of the race, the one who has ridden it in the least amount of time, wears the yellow jersey Maillot blanc: The white jersey is worn by the best-placed rider under 26 years of age Maillot a pois: The polka dot jersey is worn by the King of the Mountains, the rider who has performed best on the mountain stages Maillot vert: The green jersey is given to the rider who has picked up the most points during the Tour. Points are awarded for winning stages and being the first to reach various points along the route. It rewards consistently good finishers and is often won by sprinters. 5. Lanterne rouge The lanterne rouge is the name given to the rider who finishes the Tour in the longest time. Last year's last man, Frenchman Jimmy Engoulvent, rode the 3,494.4km course almost four hours slower than the winner, Bradley Wiggins. Due to the publicity that comes with being the lanterne rouge, riders who have toiled as anonymous domestiques for three weeks have been known to ride more slowly towards the end to try to win the accolade. The term comes from the red light that used to hang at the back of trains so that drivers could see that none of the carriages had come loose. 6. Autobus The lanterne rouge may often find himself riding in the autobus, or grupetto. This is the group of riders - typically star sprinters or hard-working domestiques - who cannot keep up with the best climbers on the punishing climbs through the Alps or the Pyrenees. As the slower riders gradually drop off the pace, they gather together and ride to the finish in a group. It saves energy and is a way of keeping up morale, helping to ensure that they don't get eliminated for being too much slower than the average rider. 7. Musette A musette is a rider's equivalent of a lunchbox. Part way through the stage cyclists will be handed a fabric bag by a team employe


What was the first name of British Field Marshall Kitchener, who played a central role in the early part of the First World War?

Horatio Herbert Kitchener (1850 - 1916) - Genealogy Horatio Herbert Kitchener in Off the Orkney Islands. Cause of death: Drowned when his ship HMS Hampshire hit a German mine. Immediate Family: View Complete Profile Historical records matching Field Marshal The 1st Earl Kitchener of Khartoum, KG NewspaperARCHIVE.com Text: ... circumstances un- der which the Hampshire was sunk. Sketch of Kitchener. Horatio Herbert Kitchener was Eng- land's foremost soldier, tak... Date: Text: "...Indicate circumstances" under which Hampshire was sunk. Horatio Herbert Kitchener was jEnglands foremost soldier, taking that distinc... Publication: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA Date: Chronicling America: Historic American Newspapers, 1836-1922 Text: "...Kitchener was England's foremost soldier, taking that distinction when Lord Roberts. Tattle Bolts, died. He was born at Crotter House... Publication: June 24 1850 - Ballylongford, County Kerry, Ireland Death: Australian Newspapers Text: ... profesion, and won distinction In ;i. lieutenant-Colonel Henry Horatio Kitchener died in 1894, in Ils 1SSth year. On hiis ... 250 Senega... Publication: June 8 1916 - Launceston, Tasmania, Australia Page: Australian Newspapers Text: "...Kitchener of Khartoum. HIS LIFE AND WORK. Vicount Horatio Herbert Kitchener, British Feld-Marshal, whose death the nation now mourns,... Publication: June 10 1916 - Camperdown, Victoria, Australia Page: Australian Newspapers Text: "...as if' General Joffre had been killed. EARL KITCHENER OF KHARTOUM/ ,. Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 'born at Crotter House, Ballylóngfor... Publication: June 7 1916 - Broken Hill, New South Wales, Australia Page: June 5 1916 - HMS Hampshire Residence: June 24 1850 - Ballylongford, Co. Kerry, Ireland Death: June 5 1916 - Onboard HMS Hampshire off the Orkney Islands. Parents: Henry Horatio Kitchener, Ann Frances Kitchener Siblings: ...ces Emily Jane Parker (born Kitchener), Arthur Buck Kitchener, Frederick Walter Kitchener, Letitia Henrietta Emma Kawara Kitchener, <P... brother About Field Marshal The 1st Earl Kitchener of Khartoum, KG Why is Kitchener an Ambassador of Darkness ? He killed 27000 woman and children in his concentration camps during the Anglo Boer war.Read Emily Hobhouse's account of these atrocities below. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Herbert_Kitchener,_1st_Earl_Kitchener Field Marshal Horatio Herbert Kitchener, 1st Earl Kitchener KG, KP, GCB, OM, GCSI, GCMG, GCIE, ADC, PC (24 June 1850 – 5 June 1916), was an Irish-born British Field Marshal and proconsul who won fame for his imperial campaigns and later played a central role in the early part of the First World War, although he died halfway through it. Kitchener won fame in 1898 for winning the Battle of Omdurman and securing control of the Sudan, after which he was given the title "Lord Kitchener of Khartoum"; as Chief of Staff (1900–02) in the Second Boer War he played a key role in Lord Roberts' conquest of the Boer Republics, then succeeded Roberts as commander-in-chief – by which time Boer forces had taken to guerrilla fighting and British forces imprisoned Boer civilians in concentration camps. His term as Commander-in-Chief (1902–09) of the Army in India saw him quarrel with another eminent proconsul, the Viceroy Lord Curzon, who eventually resigned. Kitchener then returned to Egypt as British Agent and Consul-General (de facto administrator). In 1914, at the start of the First World War, Lord Kitchener became Secretary of State for War, a Cabinet Minister. One of the few men to foresee a long war, one in which Britain's victory was far from secure, he organised the largest volunteer army that Britain, and indeed the Empire, had seen and a significant expansion of materials production to fight Germany on the Western Front. His commanding image, appearing on recruiting posters demanding "Your country needs you!", remains recognised and parodied in popular culture to this day. He was blamed for the shortage of shells in the spring of 1915 – one of the events leading to the formation of a coalition government – and stripp


How many hurdles are in a 100 metre women’s hurdle race?

Olympic Hurdle Events Rules - Track and Field By Mike Rosenbaum Updated October 12, 2016. Both men and women run a 400-meter hurdle event. Men also run a 110-meter race while women run a 100-meter event. The rules for all hurdle events are the same, but the hurdles themselves are different for each event. Hurdling Equipment All Olympic hurdle races include 10 hurdles. In the 110 meter event for men, the hurdles measure 1.067 meters high -- about 40 inches.  The first hurdle is set 13.72 meters from the starting line. There are 9.14 meters between hurdles and 14.02 meters from the final hurdle to the finish line. In the women's 100, the hurdles measure .84 meters high. The first hurdle is set 13 meters from the starting line. There are 8.5 meters between hurdles and 10.5 meters from the final hurdle to the finish line. In the 400 men’s race the hurdles are .914 meters high. The first hurdle is set 45 meters from the starting line. There are 35 meters between hurdles and 40 meters from the final hurdle to the finish line. The hurdle setup in the 400 meter women’s race is the same as the men’s 400, except the hurdles are .762 meters high. continue reading below our video Understanding Baseball Hurdling Competition All hurdle events include eight runners in the final. Depending on the number of entries, each event includes two or three preliminary rounds before the final. In 2004, the 110-meter event included one round of preliminary heats followed by quarterfinal and semifinal rounds prior to the final. The 100 and 400 both included a round of preliminary heats followed by a semifinal and then the final. The Start Runners in all hurdle events begin in starting blocks. In all events other than the 400-meter hurdles, the runners line up on a single start line. In the 400, which necessarily involves rounding one curve, the runners start positions are staggered. The rationale for this is that staggering the start allows the runners to stay in separate lanes, a clear necessity for a hurdle event. If the start wasn't staggered and there were a single un-staggered finish line, the runner in the innermost lane would have the greatest distance advantage, and runners on the outer lines would be disadvantaged, with the runner on the outmost line having the greatest distance to travel -- in effect, creating an event where each runner would need to complete a distance different from all others.  The starter announces, “On your marks,” and then, “Set.” At the “set” command runners must have both hands and at least one knee touching the ground and both feet in the starting blocks. Their hands must be behind the start line. The race begins with the opening gun. Prior to the 2016 Olympics, runners were permitted one false start and were disqualified only after a second false start. In 2016, a much-criticized rule change, which has been called "the cruelest rule in all of sports," calls for sprinters and hurdlers to be disqualified with the first false start.  The Hurdle Race The 100- and 110-meter races are run on straightaways. Runners must remain in their lanes during all hurdle races. As in all races, the event ends when a runner’s torso (not the head, arm or leg) crosses the finish line . Runners are not disqualified for knocking a hurdle over, unless it’s done intentionally. Hurdlers can be disqualified for failing to jump a hurdle or trailing a foot or leg below the horizontal plane of the top of any hurdle while clearing the hurdle .


Abyssinia was the former name of which country?

Historical Country Names - Nations Online Project Historical Country Names keywords: geography, historical country names, former country names, history, place name changes, historical maps List of formerly used country names and names of countries which have ceased to exist. Name changes of countries, dependencies, geographical and other regions of particular geopolitical interest.   Today Abyssinia The Ethiopian Empire spans a geographical area of today Ethiopia, Eritrea , and Djibouti ,and included parts of Northern Somalia , Southern Egypt , Eastern Sudan , Yemen and Western Saudi Arabia . Abyssinia was an empire that existed for more than 800 years, from circa 1137 (beginning of Zagwe Dynasty) until 1974 when the Ethiopian monarchy was overthrown in a coup d'etat.     Afars and Issas Territory formerly known as French Somaliland, the French colony was renamed to the French Territory of Afars and Issas (1967 - 1977),the territory became independent in 1977, known today as Djibouti. formerly a British protectorate became independent in 1966 as the Kingdom of Lesotho.   formerly a British protectorate became independent in 1966 as Republic of Botswana.   Democratic Republic of the Congo Benadir a coastal region of Somalia; covering most of the Indian Ocean coast of the country, from the Gulf of Aden to the Juba River, formerly part of Italian Somaliland.   Biafra, Republic of (named after the Bight of Biafra) today part of   Bophuthatswana - nominal republic and homeland for Tswana-speaking people, 1949 reincorporated into   British Bechuanaland (region) incorporated into the Cape Colony (1895)   British East Africa or East Africa Protectorate British protectorate from 1890 until 1920   Kenya , Tanzania , Uganda , and parts of Somalia (Jubaland) Cape Colony, 1795-1797 British colony, 1803-1806 colony of the Batavian Republic (Netherlands), since 1910 part of   Central African Republic Kenya Colony The Colony and Protectorate of Kenya was part of the British Empire in Africa. It was established when the former East Africa Protectorate was transformed into a British crown colony in 1920.   Ciskei (Republic of Ciskei)- homeland for Xhosa-speaking people, 1994 reincorporated into   Dahomey ; (the Republic of Dahomey; in French: République du Dahomey), was a former French colony andpart of French West Africa until independence in 1960, in 1975 the Republic of Dahomeychanged its name in Benin. Dan Ho Me was an ancient Kingdom located in the south of today Benin.   French Guinea was a French protectorate in West Africa, after independence from France in 1958 it became today   Mali French West Africa was a federation of eight French colonial territories in Africa: Mauritania, Senegambia and Niger, French Sudan , French Guinea , Côte d'Ivoire, Upper Volta and Dahomey .   Mauritania , The Gambia , Senegal , Niger , Mali , Guinea , Côte d'Ivoire , Burkina Faso and Benin. German East Africa (German: Deutsch-Ostafrika) a German colony from 1885 until 1919 which included Burundi, Rwanda and Tanganyika (the mainland part of present Tanzania), an area almost three times the size of Germany today. German East Africa colony ended with the defeat of Imperial Germany in World War I. With the Treaty of Versailles the territory was divided between Britain (Tanganyika.), Belgium (Ruanda-Urundi), and Portugal (to become part of Mozambique).   Hausaland, consisted of seven independent city-states: Biram, Daura, Gobir, Kano, Katsina, Rano, and Zaria.   Italian East Africa (former name for Italian possessions in eastern Africa)   Kaffraria, former name for Transkei   Katanga - 1960, Belgium granted independence to the Congolese province of the   Mali Federation, was a country in West Africa 1959-1960, formed by a union between   Malawi Portuguese East Africa (Província Ultramarina de Moçambique) Mozambique or Portuguese East Africa (officially the State of East Africa) for almost 500 years a Portuguese Colony, 1498–1975. See also: Portugal   Sahara Occidental, Spanish name for   Senegambia (region; former name of the confederation of Senegal and


What is the pin, or bolt, called which forms the pivot of a hinge?

Bolt, Screw, Strap & Pintle Hinges | HardwareSource.com Bolt, Screw, Strap & Pintle Hinges Over 80 different bolt, screw, strap and pintle hinges are found in this section. Pintle hinges have a vertical pintle which acts as the pivot point of the hinge. Pintle hinges can be installed so that the gate may be lifted off of the post after installation. This is a very heavy duty hinge specially made for heavy gates and doors. This hinge will swing a full 180 degrees if installed without a stop. Hinge is made up of a mounting plate (flange) and J-Bolt arm. Hinge pivots on a steel ball bearing and includes a grease fitting to keep the bearing lubricated. Mounts with 3/8" lag screws or bolts (not included). The minimum gap between the post and edge of gate frame is 2-1/2" for SKU 783000 and 3-1/8" for SKU 783002. The maximum spread between the two nuts on the threaded part is 2-3/4" for 783000 and 4-1/4" for 783002. The thread size on our SKU 783000 is 5/8 x 11. The thread size on our SKU 783002 is 3/4 x 10. Screw hole center to center measurement for SKU 783000 is 5-1/8". Screw hole center to center measurement for SKU 783002 is 6" Weight rating is for 2 hinges. Finishes: Hinge is made for gates with a curved or arched top. Made for gates where the surface of the gate is flush with the post. This is a pintle style hinge. Gate straps fit over vertical pintles that are installed on the gate post. Made from steel and black coated. Fasteners are included. Top Hinge is approximately 11.5" wide by 8.5" tall. Each Pintle plate is approximately 5-3/8" tall by 1.5" wide, plate projection is 1-7/16". Bottom Hinge is approximately 5-3/8" tall by 7-3/4" wide. This hinge is sold by the set. A set includes a top hinge and a bottom hinge (as shown in the image).A set is what is needed to hang one gate. IMPORTANT: These hinges are handed (left hand or right hand). The hinge shown in the image above is a Right Hand set (SKU 215539). To view an image of the Left Hand set (SKU 215537) click on link below. Black Bolt & Strap Pintle Hinge Available in 3 sizes Heart style strap hinge with a pintle end Pintle end fastens to wood or masonry (with masonry anchor not included) Comes complete with black square head wood screws This hinge can be used on a gate weighing up to 175lbs (per pair of hinges). Pintle style mounting allows gate to be removed by lifting off pintle With "pintle style mounting" your gate can be installed so it can swing both ways (in and out) or it can be installed so that it opens only one way (either in or out). Normal installation requires two hinges per gate "Hook Size" refers to the dimensions of the threaded portion. Finishes: Pintle Type Strap Hinges with Carriage Bolts- Heart style strap hinge with a pintle end that fastens to wood or masonry (with masonry anchor, not included) This strap hinge is for heavy duty use. It can be used on a gate weighing up to 250lbs (per pair of hinges). Comes complete with 3 black carriage bolts (plus nuts and washers) and a black square head wood screw Pintle style mounting allows gate to be removed by lifting off pintle With "pintle style mounting" your gate can be installed so it can swing both ways (in and out) or it can be installed so that it opens only one way (either in or out). Normal installation requires two hinges per gate "Hook Size" refers to the dimensions of the threaded portion. "Screw Size" refers to the carriage bolt dimensions. Finishes: Bean style strap hinge with a pintle end Pintle end fastens to wood or masonry (with masonry anchor not included) Comes complete with black wood screws to attach to gate side This hinge can be used on a gate weighing up to 175lbs (per pair of hinges). Pintle style mounting allows gate to be removed by lifting off pintle With "pintle style mounting" your gate can be installed so it can swing both ways (in and out) or it can be installed so that it opens only one way (either in or out). Normal installation requires two hinges per gate "Hook Size" refers to the dimensions of the threaded portion. Matches other "Bean" style products found on o


Milwaukee Deep is the deepest part of which Ocean?

Milwaukee Depth | deepest point, Atlantic Ocean | Britannica.com Milwaukee Depth Cayman Trench Milwaukee Depth, deepest point in the Atlantic Ocean , lying at a depth of 27,493 feet (8,380 m) about 100 miles (160 km) northwest of the island of Puerto Rico . It lies within a submarine depression called the Puerto Rico Trench , located at the southern edge of the North American Basin, between the Puerto Rico Ridge (north) and the North Antillean Arc (south); it is about 7,000 feet (2,100 m) deeper than the adjoining basin floors. The Milwaukee Depth is named after the first ship that sounded it. Its bottom is covered with mud, sand, rock, and shells. Learn More in these related articles: Atlantic Ocean body of salt water covering approximately one-fifth of Earth’s surface and separating the continents of Europe and Africa to the east from those of North and South America to the west. The ocean’s name, derived from Greek mythology, means the “Sea of Atlas.” It is second... Puerto Rico Trench submarine depression in the North Atlantic Ocean, roughly parallel to the northern coast of the island of Puerto Rico and lying about 75 miles (120 km) to the north. The Puerto Rico Trench is about 1,090 miles (1,750 km) long and 60 miles (100 km) wide. The deepest point in the Atlantic Ocean, the... Corrections? Updates? Help us improve this article! Contact our editors with your feedback. MEDIA FOR: You have successfully emailed this. Error when sending the email. Try again later. Edit Mode Submit Tips For Editing We welcome suggested improvements to any of our articles. You can make it easier for us to review and, hopefully, publish your contribution by keeping a few points in mind. Encyclopædia Britannica articles are written in a neutral objective tone for a general audience. You may find it helpful to search within the site to see how similar or related subjects are covered. Any text you add should be original, not copied from other sources. At the bottom of the article, feel free to list any sources that support your changes, so that we can fully understand their context. (Internet URLs are the best.) Your contribution may be further edited by our staff, and its publication is subject to our final approval. Unfortunately, our editorial approach may not be able to accommodate all contributions. Submit Thank You for Your Contribution! Our editors will review what you've submitted, and if it meets our criteria, we'll add it to the article. Please note that our editors may make some formatting changes or correct spelling or grammatical errors, and may also contact you if any clarifications are needed. Uh Oh There was a problem with your submission. Please try again later. Close Date Published: July 20, 1998 URL: https://www.britannica.com/place/Milwaukee-Depth Access Date: January 09, 2017 Share


In which English castle did King John die in 1216?

The Death of King John - Medieval manuscripts blog Medieval manuscripts blog 18 October 2014 The Death of King John King John of England (1199–1216), of Magna Carta fame, was by all accounts a particularly unpleasant ruler. The charges levelled against him, many of them during his own lifetime, included the murder of his nephew, the sexual predation of the wives and daughters of his nobles, and the starving to death of the wife and children of one of his former companions. So unpopular was John that his barons finally rose up in rebellion against his arbitrary rule, and against the severe punishments often inflicted upon them, until they eventually forced the king to grant them the Charter of Liberties, also known as Magna Carta, at Runnymede on 15 June 1215. Few can have lamented King John's eventual demise at Newark Castle — most probably following an attack of dysentery —in October 1216. Writing some 40 years later, Matthew Paris (d. 1259), monk and historian of St Albans Abbey, delivered the ultimate condemnation: 'Foul as it is, Hell itself is made fouler by the presence of John'. King John in happier times, hunting on horseback according to this illustration in a 14th-century manuscript (London, British Library, Cotton MS Claudius D II, f. 116r). Today may, or may not, be the anniversary of King John's death. The medieval chroniclers could not reach consensus on the exact date that John died. Matthew Paris and his St Albans' predecessor, Roger of Wendover (d. 1236), plumped for 17 October. Ralph (d. 1226), abbot of the Cistercian monastery at Coggeshall (Essex), stated instead that King John had succumbed to his illness on 18 October. A number of monastic chroniclers, writing at Tewkesbury, Winchester, Worcester and elsewhere, favoured 19 October as the day in question. Of these various witnesses, we should perhaps give greatest credence to the anonymous chroniclers writing at Waverley Abbey (Surrey) and Southwark Priory (Surrey), both of whom asserted that the death of King John took place on 19 October. The manuscripts of these two chronicles (Waverley, British Library Cotton MS Vespasian A XVI; Southwark, British Library Cotton MS Faustina A VIII) were both being written in the year 1216, as evidenced by their numerous changes of scribe at this period. The same is also true, however, of Ralph of Coggeshall's Chronicon Anglicanum (the autograph manuscript of which is British Library Cotton MS Vespasian D X). Roger of Wendover and Matthew Paris, in contrast, were writing many years after the events being described, and so their testimony — albeit possibly derived from an authentic St Albans tradition — is more open to question. Is this how King John met his fate? As early as the 13th century, it was alleged that he had been poisoned by a monk of Swineshead Abbey (Lincolnshire), seen here offering him a poisoned chalice (London, British Library, Cotton MS Vitellius A XIII, f. 5v). Earlier in his reign, King John had determined that he should be buried at the Cistercian abbey he had founded at Beaulieu (Hampshire). In October 1216, Beaulieu lay in that part of England which was held by the rebel barons; and so John asked instead that he be buried at Worcester Cathedral, where his tomb can still be seen . In fact, the tomb was opened in 1797, in order to confirm whether it did contain John's body, and certain of the remains removed, which are also on view in Worcester. Mr Sandford, a local surgeon, inspected the skeleton, and reported that King John stood 5 ft 6½ in. (approximately 1.69 m) tall. Unlike one of his successors, Richard III, John was clearly not buried under a carpark . Next February, the four surviving manuscripts of King John's Magna Carta will be brought together at the British Library for the first time in 800 years. A ballot is currently being held to give 1,215 lucky winners the chance to see all four manuscripts side-by-side. The ballot closes on 31 October: don't forget to enter for your chance to take part in this moment of history! If you do miss out, you'll still be able to see the British Lib


Who played Leonardo DiCaprio’s murdered father in the 2002 film ‘Gangs of New York’?

Gangs of New York (2002) - News NEWS 14 hours ago  | Variety - Film News | See recent Variety - Film News news » The American Cinema Editors organization has announced that veteran cutters Janet Ashikaga and Thelma Schoonmaker will be honored with Career Achievement awards at the 67th annual Ace Eddie Awards later this month. Ashikaga has won four Emmys throughout her career for work on multi-camera series like “ Seinfeld ” and “Sports Night.” She has been Ace-nominated seven times, for those series as well as “ The West Wing ” and “ My Name is Earl .” Schoonmaker, meanwhile, has been tied to filmmaker Martin Scorsese for most of her career, winning Oscars for “ Raging Bull ,” “ The Aviator ” and “ The Departed .” She won Ace awards for those three films as well as “ Gangs of New York ,” and was nominated by the organization four times besides. Schoonmaker and Scorsese’s latest collaboration, “ Silence ,” is currently in theaters. “ Janet Ashikaga and Thelma Schoonmaker have helped create some of the most iconic films and television programs in entertainment,” the Ace » - Kristopher Tapley Martin Scorsese and Andrew Garfield on the set of ‘ Silence ’ (Courtesy: Paramount Pictures) By: Carson Blackwelder Managing Editor Martin Scorsese has been a force at the Oscars for decades now with nine films earning some sort of recognition by the Academy but his latest showing, Silence , is looking to be completely glanced over. There much evidence pointing to this happening — lack of precursor nominations, opening weekend box office numbers, domestic box office performance thus far, and critical evaluations. Let’s take a deep dive into these aspects and see if there’s any saving grace for Silence this awards season. At this point, with the Academy currently voting for the Oscar nominations, signs are pointing to Silence getting completely get shut out. The Hollywood Reporter’s Scott Feinberg list the film as a frontrunner in any category — including the categories Scorsese’s films have been nominated in before. Those are best picture, » - Carson Blackwelder 12 January 2017 1:49 PM, PST  | MUBI | See recent MUBI news » “About three in the afternoon, Jesus cried out in a loud voice, ‘Eli, Eli, lema sabachthani (which means, ‘My God, my God, why have you forsaken me?’)”—Matthew 27:46Rodrigues ( Andrew Garfield ), a Jesuit priest ministering in a 17th century Japan hostile to Christians, craves the sound of this voice, pining for a confirmation of his convictions: something—anything—to demonstrate that God, too, has not forsaken him. Accompanied by Garrpe ( Adam Driver ), a fellow priest, he enters Japan looking for his former mentor, Father Ferreira ( Liam Neeson ), who according to rumor apostatized at the hands of the Japanese authorities. Because the Japanese closed off their borders to “Christian” nations like England, Portugal and Spain, Garrpe and Rodrigues travel illegally from Macao to Japan, led by an enigmatic drunkard, Kichijiro ( Yôsuke Kubozuka ). Shortly after their arrival, the priests bear witness to excruciating acts of torture perpetrated against the local Japanese Christians. » 12 January 2017 1:27 PM, PST  | The Hollywood News | See recent The Hollywood News news » Manchester by the Sea is writer/director Kenneth Lonergan ’s first film in five years – since the universally critically acclaimed Margaret – and he’s getting used to people asking him why it took him so long. “It’s a lot of work, and it takes a lot of time to do, and a lot of time to plan. I’m also a playwright, so in the time between Margaret and this film, I wrote three plays and directed two of them. I do other kinds of work as well.” Manchester by the Sea began when his friend Matt Damon asked Lonergan if he would consider writing the screenplay. They had worked together in 2002 in a West End production of Lonergan’s This Is Our Youth. Matt Damon and John Krasinski came to Lonergan with the core idea of the character of Lee. Lee went through a terrible tragedy, left home, » - Paul Heath 12 January 2017 9:00 AM, PST  | avclub.com | See recent Th


Whipsnade Zoo is in which English county?

Whipsnade Zoo | Zoo, Animal Centre or Park in Bedfordshire, England England Opening Hours: Opening times  Dates Opening Closing  Until 12th Sept 2009 10.00  18.00 (19.00 on Sundays and Bank Holidays)  From 13th Sept 2009 until 10th Oct 2009 10.00  18.00  From 11th Oct 2009 until 24th Oct 2009 10.00 17.00  From 25th Oct 2009 until Feb 2010 10.00 16.00  ZSL Whipsnade Zoo is open every day of the year except Christmas Day. Last admission is one hour before advertised closing time. Children under 16 will not be admitted without an adult Whipsnade Zoo Zoo, Animal Centre or Park in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, England Whipsnade Zoo is a great family attraction full of fun, excitment and plenty of wild and interesting animals. Whipsnade Zoo is situated on the Chiltern Hills, it is an amazing 600 acre conservation area making it one of the largest wildlife conservation parks in Europe. There are a staggering variety of different and interesting animals to be seen ranging from African lions, to Asian elphants to Humboldt penguins. Pack your kit bag and get on your boots and see if you’re big enough to find the big 5 at zsl whipsnade Zoo. At Whipsnade zoo you will see some of the biggest and best stars of the animal kingdom - lions, giraffes, elephants, bears and rhinos. Conservation zsl whipsnade Zoo runs conservation programmes in Britain and over 80 countries worldwide. The conservation of wild animals and their natural habitats is fundamental to our mission. We work with local communities to conserve their environment and promote sustainability. Keeper for a Day This amazing Keeper for a Day experience gives you a once in a lifetime opportunity to get up close and personal with some of Whipsnade's most popular animals, and also offers a unique insight into the day-to-day life of our keepers and their charges. Budding keepers can try their hand at tasks such as feeding the giraffes, mucking out rhino, cleaning the penguin pool and going behind the scenes at the big cats, all of which makes a day to remember for any animal lover! Adopt and Animal at Whipsnade Zoo we know that love is in the hair, so why not treat your family and friends by giving them something ‘especially fur you’ and adopting an animal. Find out more about your favourite animals by getting an exclusive behind the scenes look, come visit them at the zoo and get regular emails telling you what they have been up to. It’s like owning a zoo, but with none of the poo! Best of all, this is the ideal gift for animal lovers, as your money supports our important conservation work around the world.


Which US band played their legendary concert at the Fillmore East in Manhattan in March 1971?

The Allman Brothers Band Fillmore East New York, NY Jun 27, 1971 Merchandise Liner Notes Gregg Allman - organ, vocals; Duane Allman - guitar, vocals; Dickey Betts - guitar, vocals; Berry Oakley - bass, vocals; Butch Trucks - drums; Jai Johanson - drums What can be said about this legendary Allman Brothers Band set that hasn't been said before? Not much, but for the sake of those unfamiliar with this particular show, here they are, the original lineup, performing the last set ever to be played at the venerable Fillmore East. Country influences were not yet prominent in the group's sound, but their unique blend of rock, blues and jazz was reaching stratospheric regions by this point. Duane Allman and Dickey Betts' telepathic lead guitar playing combined with Berry Oakley's incredibly inventive, melodic bass to achieve a pure, improvisational genius, equal to the likes of the greatest jazz performers. Add Gregg Allman's bluesy organ, authentic gritty vocals and the dynamic, propulsive drumming duo of Johanson and Trucks, and you have one of the most innovative and captivating bands to ever play the Fillmore. After the classic Bill Graham introduction, the group warms up with "Statesboro Blues." After three more, relatively short bluesy numbers - all of which are played wonderfully - they get down to serious business on "In Memory Of Elizabeth Reed." Here, the band takes flight, soaring upward with Betts' and Allman's inspired guitar playing, riffs vacillating from beautiful to furious. This is also a testament to Berry Oakley's bass playing as an integral melodic factor to the band's overall sound. Following a straightforward, concise rendition of "Midnight Rider," the band takes flight again on the fierce, propulsive instrumental "Hot 'Lanta." Next up is the ever popular "Whipping Post," here stretched out to almost twenty minutes of epic jamming that never loses interest as Duane Allman explores the farthest reaches of possibility on slide guitar. With the band's allotted time having just run out, Bill Graham returns to the stage to say thanks and goodbye to the Fillmore East audience. The band, still hungry to play, begins the classic riff that launches "You Don't Love Me," and before you know it, are off on another epic jam that would go down in history as the last song ever played at the Fillmore East. Of course nobody knew it at the time, but Duane Allman had less than 100 days left to live after this performance. He would be killed in a motorcycle accident on October 29, 1971 in Macon, Georgia, when his bike collided with a truck. Approximately a year after that tragic loss, Berry Oakley died in another motorcycle accident, only three blocks away from the site of Allman's fatal accident, on November 11, 1972. More


Who was the mother of King Edward VI of England?

King Edward VI (1537-1553) [England Under The Tudors] Search   EDWARD VI, King of England and Ireland, born at Greenwich on the 12th of October 1537, was the only child of Henry VIII by his third wife, Jane Seymour , who died of puerperal fever twelve days later. The story that the mother's life was deliberately sacrificed by the performance of Caesarean section is unfounded, although Jane's death was little noticed amid the rejoicings which greeted the advent of a male heir to the throne. But in spite of Holbein's vivacious portrait of Edward at the age of two (now at Hanover), he was a frail child, and a short life was anticipated for him from his early years. This did not prevent a strenuous education; until the age of six he was naturally left in the charge of women, but when he was only seven his tutor Dr Coxe, afterwards bishop of Ely, writes that he could decline any Latin noun and conjugate any regular verb (L. and P., 1544, ii. 726); "every day in the mass-time he readeth a portion of Solomon's Proverbs, wherein he delighteth much." Sir John Cheke , Sir Anthony Cooke and Roger Ascham all helped to teach him Latin, Greek and French; and by the age of thirteen he had read Aristotle's Ethics in the original and was himself translating Cicero's De philosophia into Greek. Edward was Duke of Cornwall from his birth, but he was never prince of Wales, and he was only nine when he succeeded his father as king of England and Ireland and supreme head of the English church (28th of January 1546/7). His nonage threw power into the hands of Somerset and then of Northumberland , and enabled Gardiner and Bonner to maintain that the royal supremacy over the church was, or should be, in abeyance. Projects for his marriage were hardly even the occasion, but only the excuse, for Somerset's war on Scotland and Northumberland's subsequent alliance with France. All factions sought to control his person, not because of his personality but because of his position; he was like the Great Seal, only more so, an indispensable adjunct to the wielder of authority. The Protector 's brother [Edward's uncle, Thomas Seymour ] tried to bribe him with pocket-money; Northumberland was more subtle and established a complete dominion over his mind, and then put him forward at the age of fourteen as entitled to all the power of Henry VIII. But he was only Northumberland's mask; of his individual influence on the course of history during his reign there is hardly a trace. A posthumous effort was made to give him the credit of a humane desire to save Joan Bocher from the flames; but he recorded with apparently cold-blooded indifference the execution of both his uncles, and he certainly made no attempt to mitigate the harassing attentions which the council paid his sister Mary . This passed for piety with the zealots, and the persecutions of Mary's reign reflected a halo on that of the Protestant Josiah. So strong was the regret that rumours of his survival persisted, and hare-brained youths were found to personate him throughout Mary's and even far into Elizabeth 's reign. It was well that they were false, for Edward showed signs of all the Tudor obstinacy, and he was a fanatic into the bargain, as no other Tudor was except Mary. The combination would probably have involved England in disasters far greater than any that ensued upon his premature death; and it was much better that the Anglican settlement of religion should have been left to the compromising temper of Elizabeth. As it was, he bequeathed a legacy of woe; his health began to fail in 1552, and in May 1553 it was known that he was dying. But his will and the various drafts of it only betray the agitated and illogical efforts of Northumberland to contrive some means whereby he might continue to control the government and prevent the administration of justice. Mary and Elizabeth were to be excluded from the throne, as not sufficiently pliant instruments; Mary Stuart was ignored as being under Scottish, Catholic and French influence; the duchess of Suffolk, Lady Jane Grey 's mother, was excluded


Animals in Paraguay Animals in Paraguay Paraguay is located in South America near the Paraguay River. This country is home to grassy plains and wooded forests. In the eastern portion of the country, there are numerous low, marshy plains. Paraguay is home to many species of animals, some that are unique to this Southern America country. There are many different species of animals in Paraguay. They include the pampas deer , marsh deer , water opossum, and many types of armadillos. Wild boars also roam the forested areas of Paraguay. The many rivers located in Paraguay are home to freshwater fish, such as the Redflank Bloodfin . The Redflank Bloodfin is a fish that is unique to Paraguay. It is a tetra fish that grows to a length of two inches and lives an average of four years. The rivers and swampy areas of Paraguay are home to jaguars . These animals are solitary creatures that hunt deer, fox, tapirs, armadillos, and anacondas. If a person is travelling to Paraguay, he or she can expect to see many multicolored birds. These species of birds include toucans, parrots, parakeets, and herons. This country has an ideal variety of habits for these birds to survive. The city of Asuncion is located by the Paraguay River and borders other climates of the area, such as the humid forests and the palm groves. Because of the variety of climates in Asuncion, there have been over 300 varieties of birds identified in Asuncion, Paraguay. One unique bird in Paraguay is the Black- Footed Seriema bird. This bird lives in the open plains of Paraguay and can get to be 31 inches long. This bird is unique because when faced with danger, it will run away rather than fly. The Black- Footed Seriema bird is related to a type of pterodactyl that grew to ten feet tall. The South American city of Paraguay is home to many different habitats, such as rivers, grassy plains, and forests. Due to the varied habitats, there are many species of animals that make their homes in Paraguay. Some of these animals are native only to Paraguay while others are also native to other countries. Marsh deer Chacoan peccary Red brocket Guanaco Brazilian dwarf brocket Pampas deer Collared peccary White-lipped peccary Carnivores in Paraguay Azara's fox Humboldt's hog-nosed skunk Giant brazilian otter Cougar Bush dog Eyra cat Common fox Chilean pampa cat Geoffroy's cat Lesser grison Maned wolf South american coati Crab-eating raccoon Jaguar Ocelot Margay La plata otter Bats in Paraguay Pallas's mastiff bat Common vampire bat Fringed fruit-eating bat Big crested mastiff bat Jamaican fruit-eating bat Great fruit-eating bat Brown mastiff bat Flat-faced fruit-eating bat Silver-tipped myotis Brazilian brown bat Black myotis Diminutive serotine Riparian myotis Argentine brown bat Ipanema bat Red myotis Big brown bat Dwarf bonneted bat Velvety myotis Big bonneted bat Lesser bulldog bat Wagner's bonneted bat Greater bulldog bat Western bonneted bat Peale's free-tailed bat Little yellow-shouldered bat Broad-eared bat Brazilian free-tailed bat Big free-tailed bat Pallas's long-tongued bat Seba's short-tailed bat Tropical big-eared brown bat Greater round-eared bat Little yellow-eared bat Big-eared wooly bat Hawaiian hoary bat Southern yellow bat Lesser dog-like bat Pale spear-nosed bat Greater spear-nosed bat Long-legged bat White-lined bat Dwarf dog-faced bat Little big-eared bat Black mastiff bat American marsupials in Paraguay Black howler monkey Rodents in Paraguay Long-tailed spiny rat Chacoan mara Nutria Brazilian false rice rat Hairy-tailed bolo mouse Swamp rat Crafty vesper mouse Guianan squirrel Large vesper mouse Small vesper mouse Paraguay hairy dwarf porcupine Drylands vesper mouse Guiara Mamore arboreal rice rat Punare Chacoan pygmy rice rat Gray leaf-eared mouse Brazilian guinea pig Small-eared pygmy rice rat Black-footed pygmy rice rat Chaco marsh rat Capybara Paraguayan rice rat Intermediate rice rat Atlantic bamboo rat Elegant rice rat Plains viscacha Rat-headed rice rat Terraced rice rat Brazilian porcupine Spy hocicudo Bolivian tuco-tuco Conover's tuco-tuco Chacoan tu


In Greek mythology, Aeolus was the ruler of which weather feature?

AEOLUS (Aiolos) - Greek God King of the Winds Translation Fast Shifting, Sparkling (aiolos) AIOLOS (Aeolus) was the divine keeper of the winds and king of the mythical, floating island of Aiolia (Aeolia). He kept the violent Storm-Winds locked safely away inside the cavernous interior of his isle, releasing them only at the command of greatest gods to wreak devastation upon the world. The hero Odysseus once visited Aiolos' isle and was entrusted with a bag containing all of the Storm-Winds to ensure a safe voyage home. However, during the trip, the hero's greedy companions opened the bag in a search for gold and the escaping winds carried their ship all the way back to Aiolos' shore. The Winds were often conceived of as horse-shaped gods or spirits, and as such Aiolos was titled Hippotades, "the reiner of horses," from the Greek words hippos ("horse") and tadên ("reined in tightly"). Homer's wind-god Aiolos bears many similarities to Hesiod's Ouranos (Uranus)--both are described as having six sons and daughers joined in wedlock, and both kept a group of storm-spirits locked behind a threshold of bronze. In the case of Ouranos, the twelve children were the Titan-gods, and the storm-gods were the Hekatonkheires (Hecatoncheires) and Kyklopes (Cyclopes) in Tartaros. Aiolos also resembles Astraios (Astraeus), Hesiod's father of the winds and stars. Stesichorus seems to confirm this connection when he describes Aiolos Hippotades as the cousin of Iris Thaumantias ("the wondrous rainbow") for Astraios was a son of Eurybia and Iris a daughter of Eurybia's brother Thaumas. It should also be noted that the Greek words aiolos ("glittering"), aiolokhros ("spangled"), and astraios ("starry") were all adjectives applied to the starry night-sky (ouranos). FAMILY OF AEOLUS PARENTS [1.1] HIPPOTES (Homer Odyssey 10., Stesichorus Frag 222B, Quintus Smyrnaeus 14.467, Ovid Metamorphoses 14.223, Diodorus Siculus 5.7.5) [1.2] HIPPOTES & MELANIPPE (Diodorus Siculus 4.67.3) OFFSPRING [1.1] 6 SONS & 6 DAUGHTERS (Homer Odyssey 10.4, Quintus Smyrnaeus 14.467) [1.2] IOKASTOS (Callimachus Frag 202) [1.3] POLYMELA, DIORES (Philetas Hermes Frag, Parthenius Love Romances 2) [1.4] ASTYOKHOS, XUTHOS, ANDROKLES, PHERAIMON, IOKASTOS, AGATHYRNOS (by Kyane) (Diodorus Siculus 5.7.5) [1.5] ALKYONE (Ovid Metamorphoses 11.430) [1.6] ARNE (Diodorus Siculus 4.67.3) ENCYCLOPEDIA AE′OLUS (Aiolos). In the mythical history of Greece there are three personages of this name, who are spoken of by ancient writers as connected with one another, but this connexion is so confused, that it is impossible to gain a clear view of them. (Müller, Orchom. p. 138, &c.) We shall follow Diodorus, who distinguishes between the three, although in other passages he confounds them. 1. A son of Hellen and the nymph Orseïs, and a brother of Dorus and Xuthus. He is described as the ruler of Thessaly, and regarded as the founder of the Aeolic branch of the Greek nation. He married Enarete, the daughter of Deimachus, by whom he had seven sons and five daughters, and according to some writers still more. (Apollod. i. 7. § 3; Schol. ad Pind. Pyth. iv. 190.) According to Müller's supposition, the most ancient and genuine story knew only of four sons of Aeolus, viz. Sisyphus, Athamas, Cretheus, and Salmoneus, as the representatives of the four main branches of the Aeolic race. The great extent of country which this race occupied, and the desire of each part of it to trace its origin to some descendant of Aeolus, probably gave rise to the varying accounts about the number of his children. According to Hyginus (Fab. 238, 242) Aeolus had one son of the name of Macareus, who, after having committed incest with his sister Canace, put an end to his own life. According to Ovid (Heroid. 11) Aeolus threw the fruit of this love to the dogs, and sent his daughter a sword by which she was to kill herself (Comp. Plut. Parallel. p. 312.) 2. Diodorus (iv. 67) says, that the second Aeolus was the great-grandson of the first Aeolus, being the son of Hippotes and Melanippe, and the grandson of Mimas the son of Ae


The River Danube flows into which body of water?

Through what countries does the Danube River flow? | Reference.com Through what countries does the Danube River flow? A: Quick Answer The Danube River flows through Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. Its headwaters begin with the confluence of the Brigach and Breg rivers in the town of Donaueschingen in western Germany's mountainous Black Forest region and empties into the Black Sea at the Danube Delta in western Ukraine. Full Answer The Danube River flows for a total of 1,770 miles, making it the European Union's longest river and the European continent's second longest river after the Volga. This river passes through many important cities, including four national capitals: Vienna, Austria; Bratislava, Slovakia; Budapest, Hungary; and Belgrade, Serbia. The Danube's drainage basin covers an area of 315,000 square miles and extends into several more countries: Bosnia and Herzegovina, the Czech Republic, Slovenia, Montenegro, Switzerland, Italy, Poland, the Republic of Macedonia and Albania. The Danube was home to some of the earliest human cultures in Europe, and its long navigable length has made it an important highway for trade and war for thousands of years. It was a prize for which the Ottoman, Hungarian and Austrian Empires contended for hundreds of years. Today, it is still a major thoroughfare for trade, and it also provides drinking water for around 20 million people. People also use the Danube for fishing and for tours of the historical riches along its length.


What is the title of the 2001 film starring John Travolta, Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry and Vinnie Jones?

Swordfish (2001) - 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 A covert counter-terrorist unit called Black Cell led by Gabriel Shear wants the money to help finance their war against international terrorism, but it's all locked away. Gabriel brings in convicted hacker Stanley Jobson to help him. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC Famous Directors: From Sundance to Prominence From Christopher Nolan to Quentin Tarantino and every Coen brother in between, many of today's most popular directors got their start at the Sundance Film Festival . Here's a list of some of the biggest names to go from Sundance to Hollywood prominence. a list of 47 titles created 30 Oct 2010 a list of 48 titles created 07 Apr 2014 a list of 22 titles created 06 Jan 2015 a list of 26 titles created 07 Mar 2015 a list of 40 titles created 4 months ago Search for " Swordfish " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. 5 wins & 8 nominations. See more awards  » Videos Terrorists steal nuclear warheads from the U.S. military but don't count on a pilot and park ranger spoiling their plans. Director: John Woo In Paris, a young employee in the office of the US Ambassador hooks up with an American spy looking to stop a terrorist attack in the city. Director: Pierre Morel When the daughter of a well-known and well-respected base commander is murdered, an undercover detective is summoned to look into the matter and finds a slew of cover-ups at West Point. Director: Simon West In order to foil an extortion plot, an FBI agent undergoes a face-transplant surgery and assumes the identity and physical appearance of a ruthless terrorist, but the plan turns from bad to worse when the same criminal impersonates the cop. Director: John Woo A retired master car thief must come back to the industry and steal 50 cars with his crew in one night to save his brother's life. Director: Dominic Sena An ordinary man sees a bright light descend from the sky, and discovers he now has super-intelligence and telekinesis. Director: Jon Turteltaub Edit Storyline When the DEA shut down its dummy corporation operation codenamed SWORDFISH in 1986, they had generated $400 million which they let sit around; fifteen years of compound interest has swelled it to $9.5 billion. A covert counter-terrorist unit called Black Cell, headed by the duplicitious and suave Gabriel Shear, wants the money to help finance their raise-the-stakes vengeance war against international terrorism, but it's all locked away behind super-encryption. He brings in convicted hacker Stanley Jobson, who only wants to see his daughter Holly again but can't afford the legal fees, to slice into the government mainframes and get the money. Written by Jeff Cross <blackjac_1998@yahoo.com> Log In. Log Out. Leg It! See more  » Genres: Rated R for violence, language and some sexuality/nudity | See all certifications  » Parents Guide: 8 June 2001 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: $18,145,632        (USA) (8 June 2001) Gross: Did You Know? Trivia Stan Jobson is clearly named after Steve Jobs , co-founder of Apple. He's modeled after the cool computer geniuses of William Gibson 's cyberpunk novels. See more » Goofs When the FBI agents are watching Gabriel and Stanley, one of them looks through the viewfinder of a camera (Canon XL1s) with a large lens. It is clearly visible that the viewfinder cable is not connected with the body of the camera. See more » Quotes [first lines] Gabriel : You know what the problem with Hollywood is? They make shit. Unbelievable, unremarkable shit. Now I'm not some grungy wannabe filmmaker that's searching for existentialism through a haze of bong smoke or something. No, it's easy to pick apart bad acting, short-sighted directing, and a purely moronic stringing together of words tha


Tasmania | history - geography - island and state, Australia | Britannica.com island and state, Australia Alternative Title: Van Diemen’s Land Tasmania Seats in federal House of Representatives 5 (of 150) Australian Eastern Standard Time (GMT + 10) 1Mainland and island areas only; excludes coastal water. Tasmania, formerly Van Diemen’s Land, island state of Australia . It lies about 150 miles (240 km) south of the state of Victoria , from which it is separated by the relatively shallow Bass Strait . Structurally, Tasmania constitutes a southern extension of the Great Dividing Range . The state comprises a main island called Tasmania; Bruny Island , nestling close to the southeastern coast of the main island; King and Flinders islands in Bass Strait; numerous smaller islands off the coast of the main island; and subantarctic Macquarie Island , about 900 miles (1,450 km) to the southeast. The main island is roughly heart-shaped, with a maximum length and width of about 200 miles (320 km), and its latitude and climate are broadly comparable to those of northern California and northwestern Spain. With an area slightly larger than that of Sri Lanka , Tasmania is the smallest of Australia’s states. Hobart is the state capital. Tasmania, Australia. Macquarie Island, Tasmania, Australia. M. Murphy The state owes its name to the Dutch navigator-explorer Abel Janszoon Tasman , who in 1642 became the first European to discover the island. Until 1856, however, the island was known as Van Diemen’s Land , named for Anthony van Diemen , the governor of the Dutch East Indies who had sent Tasman on his voyage of exploration. The island of Tasmania contains some of the most spectacular mountain, lake, and coastal scenery in the country, and much of its land is protected in national parks and reserves. The state also produces a major portion of Australia’s hydroelectric power and possesses a great diversity of natural resources. Nevertheless, Tasmania has remained among the poorest of Australia’s states, with a steadily decreasing share of the country’s population. Although insularity renders much of its political, economic, and social life distinctive, proximity to Melbourne and air travel make Tasmania less isolated and more cosmopolitan than is often assumed in other Australian states. Area 26,410 square miles (68,401 square km). Population (2011) 495,354. Dove Lake in Cradle Mountain–Lake St. Clair National Park, part of a UNESCO World Heritage … Australian Scenics Storm Bay Most Tasmanian soils are leached, acidic, poorly drained, high in humus, and low in fertility. Least fertile and most extensive are the soils of the west and northeast, especially the moor peats. Fertile areas occur extensively in the northwest and locally elsewhere, notably in the northeast and southeast. Brown earths occupy the drier areas east of the Central Plateau; black earths, the southeast; and alluvial soils, the narrow valley floors to the east. Other fertile soils are those of former swamps in the far northwest and the Bass Strait islands. Climate Tasmania, located in the midlatitude westerly wind belt and dominated by southern maritime air masses, generally enjoys a moist, equable climate, with mild to warm summers, mild winters in most settled areas, and rain during all seasons. However, the southwest has much rugged weather, and the southeast can suffer drought. Collision between tropical air masses—in summer from the continent and in spring and autumn from the eastern Tasmanian coast—and the mountainous surface results in greater climatic variety than in other parts of Australia. Annual precipitation, seasonal moisture deficiencies, and temperatures range widely and irregularly across the state. Average annual precipitation exceeds 100 inches (2,500 mm) on the western ranges and declines eastward to less than 20 inches (510 mm) in some places; along the north coast it exceeds 30 inches (760 mm) in all locations. The seasonal incidence in the north and west is greatest in winter, and in the south and east it is greatest in spring. Summer rainfall may


The Valais is a canton of which European country?

Valais | canton, Switzerland | Britannica.com canton, Switzerland Switzerland Valais, (French), German Wallis, canton , southern Switzerland . It borders Italy to the south and France to the west and is bounded by the cantons of Vaud and Bern on the north and Uri and Ticino on the east. Its area includes the valley of the upper Rhône River , from its source at the Rhône Glacier to its mouth on Lake Geneva; the valley runs from east to west and then, in a right angle at Martigny, from southeast to northwest. From just above Saint-Maurice, the Rhône’s right bank belongs to Vaud canton. The mountain chains of the Bernese and the Pennine Alps border the Rhône River valley, and on each side lateral valleys open; those of the south are spread out and inhabited, and those of the north are steep and largely uninhabited, with the exception of the Lötschental (Lötschen Valley) and Leukerbad (Loeche-les-Bains). Electric power station near Vissoie in the Anniviers Valley, Valais canton, Switz. FPG The region first appeared in the account of Julius Caesar’s conquest of the Celts at Octodurum (Martigny) about 57 bc. It was originally called Vallis Poenina (“Upper Rhône Valley”). Part of the kingdom of Jurane Burgundy from 888, Valais was granted in 999 by King Rudolf III of Burgundy to the bishop of Sion, who became prefect, count of Valais, and later prince-bishop. The area’s subsequent history was mostly related to the struggles of the patriots against their episcopal overlords and of the bishops against the dukes of Savoy , who coveted their land. Efforts to Protestantize Valais during the Reformation were unsuccessful. The prince-bishops retained their power until the revolution of 1798, when Valais became part of the Helvetic Republic . Napoleon made Valais the independent Rhodanic Republic in 1802 and incorporated it into France as the département of Simplon in 1810. In 1815 Valais entered the Swiss Confederation. Although it took part in the conservative Sonderbund (a Roman Catholic separatist league) in 1845, it did not fight but submitted to federal forces in 1847. Similar Topics


On which British overseas territory was fashion designer John Galliano born?

Biography of John Galliano - BLOUIN ARTINFO, The Premier Global Online Destination for Art and Culture | BLOUIN ARTINFO “Blanche Dubois,” 2008   John Galliano is best known for his ready-to-wear as well as haute-couture collections for the fashion houses of Givenchy and Dior. Despite the financial and personal setbacks, Galliano has managed to rise above them and give the fashion world some famous collections.    Early Life John Charles Galliano was born in Gibraltar to Juan Galliano, a plumber and Anita, a flamenco teacher. When Galliano was only six, he moved with his family to England in the pursuit of a better life. The transition was never an easy one since Galliano was raised in a strict Catholic family and his mother always made sure that he was dressed well even for the simplest of errands. As a shy child, he was often teased by his classmates for his attire.    He studied fashion design at the Saint Martin’s School of Art in London and graduated with flying colors. While still in school, he worked at the Britain National Theatre. This probably inspired his graduating collection which was influenced by the French Revolution and named it “Les Incroyables.” This complete collection was bought by Browns, a fashion boutique based in London. This inspired him to start his own label.    Career While he had financial backing for establishing his own label and his designs were outlandish yet intricate, he lacked the business acumen that was required to keep the label running. His extravagant lifestyle wreaked havoc on his finances. Initially, he got financial backing from Johan Brun and Katharine Hamnett but that came to an end soon. His ideas and elaborate plans were cut short in 1990 when he went bankrupt.    He moved to Paris for work where he came into contact with Faycal Amor, a Paris-based Moroccan designer. This gave Galliano a big break and a chance to show his collection at the Paris Fashion Week. Before his financial agreement with Amor ended, he designed costumes for her “Let’s Get To It Tour.”   Despite the financial instability, he continued with his work and soon came into contact with Anna Wintour and Andre Leon Talley. They introduced Galliano to the Portuguese fashion patron, Saõ Schlumberger, who was greatly impressed with his work. She introduced him to new financiers and he got the necessary backing that was necessary to give him standing in the Parisian circle.    Bernard Arnault, a French business magnate, appointed Galliano as the designer at Givenchy in 1995. He became the first British designer to be at the helm of an haute couture house based in France. His collection for the first couture show consisting of bouffant ball gowns, bowed dresses, and belted suits, was extremely well received. However, his time with the Givenchy fashion house lasted only for two years after which he moved to Dior.    Arnault, who owned Givenchy as well as Dior, replaced Gianfranco Ferré, the Italian designer, with Galliano as the designer in chief at Dior with the hopes that his designs would attract a younger clientele. He did infuse the collection with a fresh vigor and received appreciation for the Haute Couture and ready-to-wear collections. He did admit that these ensembles were much closer to his taste than were the conservative collections of Givenchy. This was a time when he enjoyed unparalleled position among his British peers.    Style His designs are often fanciful and eccentric in nature. He has been associated with some of the most bold. Often inspired by classical movies and historical elements, he has created some of the most famous collections such as “Blanche Dubois,” “Princess Lucretia” and “Napoleon and Josephine.” His own style is quirky and over-the-top dramatic inspired by authoritative individuals like Napoleon Bonaparte. His contribution to fashion has not been unnoticed and among others, he is the recipient of “French Legion of Honour,” the highest French honor.    Controversy Galliano’s career took a sharp downfall when he was arrested after making anti-Jewish remarks at a café in Paris. Wh


What is the name of the famous US Military Academy in New York?

10 Most Prestigious Military Academies in the World - OnlineCollege.org Google+ 10 Most Prestigious Military Academies in the World For some college students , school is about more than just learning history , engineering , or mathematics . It’s also a chance to learn skills that will serve them well working in intelligence, military technology, or even on the front lines of battle. While military academies aren’t every student’s ideal match, for those who want to pursue a career in the armed forces, they can be great training and preparation resources, teaching students how to ready both their bodies and minds for active service. Students who complete undergraduate programs at U.S. military academies may even have the option to pursue an online master’s degree in military history if they are interested in graduate study. Not all military academies are created equal, however, and some have a certain cachet that goes along with their names. While not a complete list (there are a lot of military academies out there, after all), we’ve tried to highlight some of the best, most rigorous, and most prestigious of these military academies in nations around the world. Read on to find out which schools are producing the best and brightest brass today. United States Military Academy , West Point, New York The USMA, better known as West Point, is perhaps one of the best and most prestigious military academies in the world. That reputation isn’t taken lightly. Students must not only apply to the school, but almost must receive a nomination from a U.S. Congressman (or woman) in order to be accepted, though non-U.S. citizens are allowed to apply. There is also a strict honor code, and students are expected to not only do well academically, but build military leadership and athletic skills. There is no tuition at West Point, but students must begin active duty with the Army upon graduation. Situated on a picturesque hill overlooking the Hudson River, the school itself is a national landmark and boasts some elite alumni including two presidents, many famous generals, and 74 recipients of the Medal of Honor. United States Naval Academy , Annapolis, Maryland The USNA was established in 1845, and has been educating officers for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps ever since. Located on the former grounds of Fort Severn, the school’s campus is a national landmark and is within easy driving distance to Washington, D.C. Like West Point, students at USNA need endorsement from a member of Congress to get accepted, and while 1,300 enter every year, only about 1,000 ever make it to graduation. In exchange for free tuition, graduates must serve in a branch of the military for at least five years after getting their degrees. Graduates from the USNA have included more than 50 astronauts (six of whom flew to the moon), 46 Rhodes scholars, one president, two Nobel Prize winners, and 73 Medal of Honor recipients. Royal Air Force College Cranwell , Sleaford, United Kingdom The Royal Air Force College was originally established as a naval aviation training center during World War I, and reached official status as the world’s first air academy in 1919. During World War II, the school stopped exclusively training officers and began working to train as many recruits as possible to fly in the British Air Force. Today, the RAF College has returned to its original purpose and boasts some pretty big names for alumni, including Prince William; Prince Charles; Frank Whittle, a founding father of jet propulsion; and Douglas Bader, a famous flying ace during World War II. Royal Military Academy Sandhurst, Camberley, United Kingdom For Brits who don’t want to go into the Air Force, this military academy is another prestigious choice. Sandhurst, as its commonly known, trains officers for both the British military and others around the world, and prides itself on “excellence in leadership.” Sandhurst is quite old, opening its doors in 1802, just like West Point in the U.S. and Saint-Cyr in France. What is different about it, however, is that it is not a university and gradu


What is the official language of Nigeria?

Is English Our Native Language In Nigeria - Culture - Nigeria 1 Like Re: Is English Our Native Language In Nigeria by EdehOnos (m): 1:30am On Jun 20, 2006 OK,English is not our native language in Nigeria but an official language.And I do not think there is any country in Africa that has English as it's native language. The native languages we have in Nigeria include:Yoruba,Ibo,Hausa,Ijaws,Urhobo etc. There's another language in Nigeria called Gousa,it is an official language authored by Mr. Alex Igbineweka,a native of Edo.This language has gained global acceptance as exemplified by it's recognition at THE American Heritage University in San Bernadine Southern California USA, which included the Guosa Language Certificate programme in its academic syllabus Gousa language is made of chunks of several Nigeria languages. Don't you guys think Pigeon English should gain similar acceptance? Edeh Onoriode Re: Is English Our Native Language In Nigeria by Nosu (m): 12:46am On Jul 02, 2006 yea u guys are right, English is not our native language, it is just our official language . which help every tribe in nija to easily communicate with each other. Thank God for english, there for be big confusion for naija with more than 300 laguages. [flash=200,200][/flash][img][/img] [color=#990000][/color] hhhjj [tr][/tr] Re: Is English Our Native Language In Nigeria by finemocha (f): 1:23am On Mar 21, 2007 muyete dear if u are asking a question like that then maybe u should go and ask ur parents what tribe u are from, the last time i checked there wasnt an english tribe in naija. @the topic Englis is not our Native Language but French is Re: Is English Our Native Language In Nigeria by sisimose (f): 1:28am On Mar 21, 2007 English is not our native language which is why i dey vex for people wey dey try diss others for grammatical errors, such colonial snobbery *puke* But i am glad we speak it sha! atleast we can communicate with 80%of this mad world Who is the idiot that posted this nonsence, Seuun u get work to do oooo, dam! , @ poster, dont u know the difference btw native and official language? , Its been more than a year since I posted the question whether english Language is our native langusge in Nigeria or an official language. I thank you all I have received various responses. Some are mild and some are very harsh. I make reference to in particular to MP007 and FINEMOCHA. Your manner of regarding your fellow folks is rather very inimcal to a modern day intellectual display. Who is an idiot? Is it he who does not know and whishes that he be told so that he can know or he who still regard he who now knows since a year ago as if he does not know. My friend, MP007, what you have simply done is just a cheer didplay of of idiotism. I displayded an ignorance of a subject more than a year ago. I need not tell you that my knowledge is now updated on this particular topic. When next you response to a similar thread like this allow yourself the priviledge of displaying your intellectual and analytical consideration before given your response. And next time try and regard your fellow nairalanders with some sense of respect and civility. Re: Is English Our Native Language In Nigeria by grafikdon : 1:50am On Dec 20, 2007 The guy is right, English is our native language. The most populous tribe in Nigeria is Oyibo (90% of the population) so other minority migrant tribes like Igbo and Yoruba had no choice but to blend in and flow with English, the language of the Oyibo tribe. Na real wa for WAEC o. . . Re: Is English Our Native Language In Nigeria by dtwsola (m): 2:43am On Dec 20, 2007 You guys shouldn't dismiss the question as rubbish. This is actually a very good and complicated question. I have to say yes English is Nigeria's native language. Nigeria is an official entity created by British colonialists. Since it is nothing but an official entity, it's established official language is also it's native language. Just ask yourself where the name "Nigeria" was derived from. It was not from any of so called native Nigerians' vernacular. The colo


Which US Tour de France winner had his contract with Nike terminated in 2012 because of accusations of doping?

Tour de France - Anabolic Steroids Blog – iSteroids.com Tweet Former professional David Millar in a revealing opinion piece published in the New York Times titled ‘How to get away with doping’ has provided a detailed account of his personal use of use of Therapeutic Use Exemptions (TUEs) during his career. Millar offered an account about the powerful effects of Kenacort and how the World Anti-Doping Agency and the UCI, the world governing body of cycling, have failed in their oversight of the list of drugs available with a Therapeutic Use Exemption and in their administration of the application process. Millar said Kenacort was so powerful that it was ultimately destructive. The former cyclist said the substance, apart from being a catabolic agent, would also suppress the immune system, making you more susceptible to infections. Millar said he took Kenacort only twice after 2001: for the 2002 Vuelta a EspaÃ±a and the 2003 Tour de France. The ex-cyclist went on to reveal that he used to take an initial 20 to 40 milligram dose, and then topped up with 10 to 20 milligrams about 10 days later both times in order to prolong the effects into the final week of the three-week stage race and to avoid too rapid a descent off it. Millar added he was taking this powerful, potentially dangerous drug as a performance enhancer , yet he was doing so within the rules â thanks to the T.U.E. loophole. Millar was arrested by French police in 2004 and confessed to making the use of Erythropoietin (EPO) in 2001 and 2003. The UCI imposed a ban of two years on him in August 2004 and Millar was stripped of his 2003 individual time trial world title and was fired by his Cofidis team. Millar made a return to racing in 2006 with Saunier DuvalâProdir but would leave the team at the end of 2007 season to join the newly created SlipstreamâChipotle outfit. The American team and its owner Jonathan Vaughters on a strong anti-doping stance with Millar becoming a spokesman for ‘clean cycling’. Millar wrote in the New York Times article that he served a ban of two years but he was at least free of all the deception and disgust. The Scottish former professional road racing cyclist said he was determined to do everything in his power when he returned to the sport for preventing the next generation of riders having to make the decisions he had made. Millar said telling his story is his way of helping to prevent other athletes’ careers being poisoned as his was. The former professional cyclist also wrote he believes the “the biggest races are today being won by clean riders.” The Scottish former professional road racing cyclist added the Fancy Bears hack of the World Anti-Doping Agency and the release of Therapeutic Use Exemptions for athletes such as Team Sky’s Tour de France winners Bradley Wiggins and Chris Froome has opened the world’s eyes to a disturbingly gray area in sporting law: the therapeutic use exemption, and shown the system is open to abuse. Tweet Christian Prudhomme, the general director of the Tour de France since 2007, has remarked anti-doping measures in the recent past have significantly changed image of cycling. Prudhomme said he believes that doping in cycling is under control and that all the measures that have been taken should be enough. The Frenchman added cycling is no longer the principal sport to provide news on the use of illegal substances.Â  Long associated with systematic doping, cycling has been spared such close scrutiny during recent affairs that have plagued athletics, football, and the International Olympic Committee. Till few years back, cycling was in all kinds of controversies ever since the Lance Armstrong doping scandal broke out. The disgraced cyclist, who was denied doping throughout his illustrious career, finally admitted to making use of banned substances and techniques such as blood doping, testosterone , cortisone, and human growth hormone during a televised interview with Oprah Winfrey. Prudhomme also commented there is no longer a feeling in the sport that change is necessary and said you don’t see cham


Who plays Christina Walters in the 2002 film ‘The Sweetest Thing’?

View All Critic Reviews (107) Audience Reviews for The Sweetest Thing Please, somebody could say to Cameron Diaz to stop make any movies, they're just horrible and that the only good comedy which she made a big role is There's Something About Mary and The Mask, thank you. The Sweetest Thing is a mix of a gross out and romcom that is really silly, so silly that makes me want to puke. It's one of this movies that is look like an awful music that you doesn't like, but stay in your mind and tortures you. Dispite the scene being in your mind, it have the able to make you embarrassed, from the first until the ridiculous ending credits. Lucas Martins Super Reviewer The idea forwarded here seems to be that cows can be just as stupid and lewd and backward as bulls (!!!).  The result amazingly reaches the same conclusion: boring, and embarrassingly so. The cast, however brave, fails to lift the material. The groaning you will hear, that'd be you. Kevin M. Williams


Thomas Derbyshire and Robert Harper are the real names of which British comedy duo?

Cannon and Ball - Everything2.com Cannon and Ball by Ashley Pomeroy Thu Oct 11 2001 at 13:28:42 Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball (real names: Thomas Derbyshire and Robert Harper) are a British comedy duo whose greatest fame was during the 19 70s (clubs) and the 19 80s (television). They were part of the last generation of comedians to emerge from constant live performance in working men's clubs ; with a few exceptions (such as Hale & Pace and, curiously in this company, Vic Reeves ), any new comedians who show promise on the live circuit tend to be quickly snapped up by television. After coming last in 1968 's season of Opportunity Knocks , the duo - who had been performing together since the early 1960s - slowly built up a following over the next decade before ITV found them. Of the two Bobby Ball was short, and had a moustache and curly hair, and Yuppie -style braces which he would 'twang' whilst saying 'Rock on, Tommy!', his catchphrase. Tommy Cannon did not have much hair and always seemed miserable but otherwise had no comedic mannerisms. As 'Cannon and Ball' - thus making them one of the few comedy double acts to be named after medieval military equipment - they were extremely popular in the 1980s, selling out the London Palladium several times and appearing in a top-rated ITV variety show from 1979 to 1988, filling a gap vacated by Morcambe and Wise , to whom they were often compared (unfavourably, most of the time; as with Keith Harris , Cannon and Ball were often held as one of the reasons for the success of alternative comedy ). There was even a film, 'The Boys in Blue', which received very bad reviews. ( Leslie Halliwell : "Village policemen catch art thieves. Horribly incompetent remake of 'Ask a Policeman' with a totally untalented star team.") After a hyped, expensive and disastrous game show ('Cannon and Ball's Casino') and an equally short-lived sitcom called 'Plaza Patrol' (in which our heroes were security guards at a shopping centre), they vanished from television into the world of pantomime, where apparently they both discovered God and became born-again Christians . As with The Krankies , they are still there... lurking... waiting...


Prudence, Justice, Temperance and Fortitude are the Four Cardinal ‘what’?

The Four Cardinal Virtues: Prudence, Justice, Fortitude, and Temperance The Four Cardinal Virtues: Prudence, Justice, Fortitude, and Temperance Special Four virtues play a pivotal role and accordingly are called "cardinal"; all the others are grouped around them. They are: prudence, justice, fortitude, and temperance. "If anyone loves righteousness, [Wisdom's] labors are virtues; for she teaches temperance and prudence, justice, and courage." These virtues are praised under other names in many passages of Scripture.  Prudence Prudence disposes the practical reason to discern, in every circumstance, our true good and to choose the right means for achieving it. Prudence is the virtue that disposes practical reason to discern our true good in every circumstance and to choose the right means of achieving it; "the prudent man looks where he is going." "Keep sane and sober for your prayers." Prudence is "right reason in action," writes St. Thomas Aquinas, following Aristotle. It is not to be confused with timidity or fear, nor with duplicity or dissimulation. It is called auriga virtutum (the charioteer of the virtues); it guides the other virtues by setting rule and measure. It is prudence that immediately guides the judgment of conscience. The prudent man determines and directs his conduct in accordance with this judgment. With the help of this virtue we apply moral principles to particular cases without error and overcome doubts about the good to achieve and the evil to avoid. A human being must always obey the certain judgment of his conscience. If he were deliberately to act against it, he would condemn himself. Yet it can happen that moral conscience remains in ignorance and makes erroneous judgments about acts to be performed or already committed. This ignorance can often be imputed to personal responsibility. This is the case when a man "takes little trouble to find out what is true and good, or when conscience is by degrees almost blinded through the habit of committing sin." In such cases, the person is culpable for the evil he commits. Justice Justice is the moral virtue that consists in the constant and firm will to give their due to God and neighbor. Justice toward God is called the "virtue of religion." Justice toward men disposes one to respect the rights of each and to establish in human relationships the harmony that promotes equity with regard to persons and to the common good. The just man, often mentioned in the Sacred Scriptures, is distinguished by habitual right thinking and the uprightness of his conduct toward his neighbor. "You shall not be partial to the poor or defer to the great, but in righteousness shall you judge your neighbor." "Masters, treat your slaves justly and fairly, knowing that you also have a Master in heaven. The Ten Commandments state what is required in the love of God and love of neighbor. The first three concern love of God, and the other seven love of neighbor. As charity comprises the two commandments to which the Lord related the whole Law and the prophets . . . so the Ten Commandments were themselves given on two tablets. Three were written on one tablet and seven on the other. To transgress one commandment is to infringe all the others.  The 10 commandments are: 1.     "You Shall Worship the Lord Your God and Him Only Shall You Serve" 2.     You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain. 3.     Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. In it you shall not do any work 4.     Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land which the Lord your God gives you. 5.     You shall not kill. 6.     You shall not commit adultery. 7.     You shall not steal 8.     You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor 9.     You shall not covet your neighbor’s wife 10. You shall not covet . . . anything that is your neighbor's Temperance Temperance is the moral virtue that moderates the attraction of pleasures and provides balance in the use of created goods. It ensures the will's mastery over instincts and keeps desires within the limits of what is


Who was named BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year in 2001?

BBC Sport - Sports Personality of the Year - David Beckham receives Lifetime Achievement award David Beckham receives Lifetime Achievement award Beckham wins lifetime achievement award Former England captain David Beckham has received the BBC Sports Personality Lifetime Achievement award. The 35-year-old midfielder is England's most capped outfield player and won six Premier League titles and the Champions League crown with Manchester United. He won the Spanish league with Real Madrid after a £25m move from United before joining Los Angeles Galaxy and also spent two loan spells at AC Milan. In 2001 Beckham was named BBC Sports Personality of the Year. "I'm humbled to receive an award for something I love doing and continue to love doing, [I am] very humbled," said a tearful Beckham, who accepted the award from Sir Bobby Charlton. "To receive it from Sir Bobby, who was there when I first started, [I am] truly honoured," he added. "Football's a team game. Without the teams and players' support I've had over the years, players like Ryan [Giggs] and the other greats, I wouldn't be here without the support and skill of them. "Playing for England is one of the biggest things of my career, and I've always been able to play for some of the best coaches throughout my career. "I have to thank so many people - my parents, who sacrificed so much, who always have done and always will do, my family and friends, of course my wife and children. Not only has she [Victoria] given me three amazing boys but the support she has given me, inspiration every day." "David's record on and off the pitch has been remarkable," BBC Sports Personality of the Year editor Carl Doran said. Archive - Beckham's redemption in 2002 "It's a fitting reward for an outstanding career as a player and for his tireless work as an ambassador for British sport. He has also been a tremendous role model." Nine years ago Beckham won the main award, voted for by the public, after an outstanding display for England against Greece in which his late free-kick earned the national side a place in the 2002 World Cup finals. His England career began in September 1996 against Moldova with his latest, and 115th, cap coming against Belarus in October 2009. He also captained England 59 times in that period. Having appeared and scored in the previous three World Cups, Beckham was expected to be selected for the tournament in South Africa in 2010. But the player, who hails from east London, tore his Achilles tendon while on loan from LA Galaxy at AC Milan in March, and was ruled out of what would have been his fourth World Cup. BBC LIFETIME AWARD WINNERS


Which British monarch was the last Emperor of India?

Emperor of India Privacy & Advertising Emperor of India The title Emperor/Empress of India was used by the British monarchs during the British Raj in the Indian Subcontinent from 1876 (see Royal Titles Act 1876 ) until 1948, [1] [2] [3] after India had attained independence from the United Kingdom , when for a transitional period the British monarch was also king of the independent dominions of India and Pakistan . The term “Emperor of India” is also used to refer to pre-British Indian emperors (see List of Indian monarchs ). British monarchs Coins of the British empire and its dominions routinely included the title Ind. Imp., such as this Canadian five-cent piece . New Crowns for Old depicts Prime Minister Disraeli offering Queen Victoria an imperial crown in exchange for an earl’s coronet. She made him Earl of Beaconsfield at this time. [4] After the British East India Company (EIC) deposed the Mughal Emperor, and after the British government dissolved the EIC in 1874, Queen Victoria was given the title “Empress of India” (or Kaisar-i-Hind, a form coined by the orientalist G.W. Leitner in a deliberate attempt to dissociate British imperial rule from that of preceding dynasties) [5] by the Royal Titles Act 1876 , from 1 May 1876. The new title was proclaimed at the Delhi Durbar of 1877. The title came into use nineteen years after British India and the British protected states (‘ princely states ‘) on the Indian Subcontinent came under the control of the British Crown, following the dissolution of the British East India Company. The title had been eagerly assumed by Victoria in 1876, after she had been pressuring Prime Minister Benjamin Disraeli to agree to her assuming the title for some years. [6] The idea of having Victoria proclaimed empress of India was not new as Lord Ellenborough had already suggested it in 1843 on becoming governor-general of India. By 1874, Henry Ponsonby , the Queen’s Private Secretary, had investigations well in hand and English charters had been scrutinized for imperial titles, with Edgar and Stephen mentioned as sound precedents. The Queen, possibly irritated by the sallies of the republicans, the tendency to democracy, and the realization that her influence was manifestly on the decline, was urging the move. [7] By January 1876, the Queen’s insistence was such that the Prime Minister felt he could procrastinate no more. [8] Initially, Victoria had actually considered the style “Empress of Great Britain, Ireland and India” but the cautious Disraeli, in his desire to avoid controversy, persuaded the Queen to limit the title to India. [9] However, many in Britain regarded the assumption of the title as a fairly obvious development from the 1858 Government of India Act when the Crown replaced the East India Company, as the title ‘Queen’ was no longer considered adequate for the head of what had become known as the Indian Empire. The new styling would underline the fact that the native states were no longer a mere agglomeration but a collective entity. [10] When Victoria’s successor Edward VII ascended the throne in 1901, he continued to use the title “Emperor of India”, as did subsequent British monarchs. The title continued after India became independent on 15 August 1947 until it was formally abandoned on 22 June 1948 [3] during the reign of King George VI . When signing off Indian business, the reigning British king-emperors or queen-empress used the initials R I (Rex/Regina Imperator/Imperatrix) or the abbreviation Ind. Imp. (Indiae Imperator/Imperatrix) after their name (while the one reigning queen-empress, Victoria, used the initials R I, the three consorts of the married king-emperors simply used R). When a male monarch held the title his wife, the queen consort , used the style queen-empress, though she was not herself a reigning monarch. British coins and those of the Empire and Commonwealth routinely included the abbreviated title Ind. Imp., although in India itself the coins said “Empress”, and later “King Emperor”. When in 1947 India became independent all coining dies had to be c