Who is the only player to have appeared in 5 Rugby World Cups?

The 50 Greatest Rugby World Cup players - Wales Online The 50 Greatest Rugby World Cup players The 50 Greatest Rugby World Cup players  Share Get rugby updates directly to your inbox + Subscribe Thank you for subscribing! Could not subscribe, try again laterInvalid Email THE Rugby World Cup has provided the battleground for many heroes and stars of the world game since its inception in 1987. Here, WalesOnline's Simon Thomas picks our 50 Greatest World Cup players of all time. Do you agree with our top 50? Leave your comments below 50. John Devereux (Wales) The former Bridgend centre was the stand-out performer during Wales’ most successful World Cup campaign in 1987, when they finished third, making his mark with his powerful, direct running, thundering defence and piston-like hand-offs. Scored a try in the semi-final against New Zealand. 49. Ralph Keyes (Ireland) The Cork-born fly-half won just eight caps, but has a genuine World Cup claim to fame. In the 1991 tournament, he ended up as the leading points scorer, racking up 68 in four appearances, including 14 in the quarter-final when Ireland came so close to knocking out eventual champs Australia. 48. Gonzalo Quesada (Argentina) During the 1999 World Cup in Wales, he gained the nickname of Speedy Gonzalo due to the extraordinary length of time he took to kick at goal. But patience proved a virtue for the Puma outside-half, who emerged as the tournament’s leading scorer, landing 102 points, adding 33 more in 2003. 47. Gareth Rees (Canada) The former Newport fly-half has the unique distinction of having played in the first four World Cups, making 13 appearances and scoring 120 points. In 1995, he was sent off along with fellow Rodney Parade favourite Rod Snow and Springboks hooker James Dalton in the Battle of Boet Erasmus. 46. Rory Underwood (England) Flying officer Rory lies joint third on the all-time World Cup try-scoring list, having touched down 11 times in 15 appearances over the first three tournaments. The former Leicester and Lions winger remains the leading try scorer for England in Test rugby, having crossed the whitewash 49 times. 45. Mario Ledesma (Argentina) At the age of 38, the teak-hard Clermont hooker is about to embark on his fourth World Cup campaign. Made his Test debut way back in 1996 and has remained a key figure in the much-vaunted Pumas pack ever since. Has featured in World Cup teams of the tournament on more than one occasion. 44. Brian Lima (Samoa) Nicknamed “The Chiropractor” for his bone-rearranging defence, the ex-winger is the only player to have appeared in five World Cups. The youngest player at the 1991 tournament when he shared in Western Samoa’s historic win over Wales. His huge hit on ‘Bok Derick Hougaard in 2003 still makes me wince. 43. Augustin Pichot (Argentina) A pivotal figure in the emergence of Argentina as a major force in the game, the much-travelled scrum-half played in three World Cups, making a national-record 14 appearances. Captained the Pumas to their breakthrough third-place finish in 2007. Played for Richmond, Bristol and Stade Francais. 42. Abdelatif Benazzi (France) The Moroccan-born back-five forward played in three World Cups, figuring in 15 matches, and was a key member of the French team that reached the 1999 final thanks to a shock semi-final win over New Zealand. Twice a Grand Slam winner, gained 78 caps for Les Bleus and captained adopted country. 41. Craig Green (New Zealand) Winger Green guaranteed his place in the World Cup record books by finishing as the top try-scorer in the inaugural 1987 tournament, with six touchdowns, including four against Fiji. Nicknamed “Greedy” for his prolific finishing, he was just 26 at the time, but it was to be his Test swan-song. Next page: 40 - 31 40. Willie Ofahengaue (Australia) Known throughout the game as Willie O, he was born in Tonga and represented New Zealand Schoolboys, but ended up moving to Australia after a passport dispute. It proved a Godsend for the Wallabies, with the big-hitting, ball-carrying flanker the stand-out forward in their 1991 triumph. 39.


In the 1991 film, if Geena Davis played Thelma, who played the part of Louise?

Thelma & Louise (1991) - IMDb IMDb ‘Generation KKK’: Why A&E is Considering Rebranding Their Show After Backlash 22 December 2016 4:51 PM, UTC 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 From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC An Arkansas waitress and a housewife shoot a rapist and take off in a '66 Thunderbird. Director: Jerry Seinfeld, Demetri Martin and Female Bros: The 16 Best Web Series Of 2016 21 December 2016 7:00 AM, -08:00 | Indiewire a list of 26 titles created 26 Mar 2011 a list of 23 titles created 02 Oct 2012 a list of 38 titles created 14 Jun 2013 a list of 29 titles created 19 Mar 2014 a list of 22 titles created 08 Feb 2015 Search for " Thelma & Louise " 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. Won     1     Oscar. Another    17 wins & 39 nominations. See more awards  » Videos Two NYC cops arrest a Yakuza member and must escort him when he's extradited to Japan. Director: Ridley Scott A journalist duo go on a tour of serial killer murder sites with two companions, unaware that one of them is a serial killer himself. Director: Dominic Sena The story about two sons of a stern minister -- one reserved, one rebellious -- growing up in rural Montana while devoted to fly fishing. Director: Robert Redford A man tries to transport an ancient gun called The Mexican, believed to carry a curse, back across the border, while his girlfriend pressures him to give up his criminal ways. Director: Gore Verbinski Epic tale of three brothers and their father living in the remote wilderness of 1900s USA and how their lives are affected by nature, history, war, love and betrayal. Director: Edward Zwick In Detroit, a lonely pop culture geek marries a call girl, steals cocaine from her pimp, and tries to sell it in Hollywood. Meanwhile, the owners of the cocaine - the Mob - track them down in an attempt to reclaim it. Director: Tony Scott Teenage boys discover discipline and camaraderie on an ill-fated sailing voyage. Director: Ridley Scott A vampire tells his epic life story: love, betrayal, loneliness, and hunger. Director: Neil Jordan After a prank goes disastrously wrong, a group of boys are sent to a detention center where they are brutalized; over 10 years later, they get their chance for revenge. Director: Barry Levinson A duel between two feuding Napoleonic officers eventually evolves into a decades-long series of duels, after each bout - for various reasons - ends unresolved. Director: Ridley Scott Death, who takes the form of a young man, asks a media mogul to act as a guide to teach him about life on Earth and in the process he falls in love with his guide's daughter. Director: Martin Brest True story of Heinrich Harrer, an Austrian mountain climber who became friends with the Dalai Lama at the time of China's takeover of Tibet. Director: Jean-Jacques Annaud Edit Storyline Louise is working in a diner as a waitress and has some problems with her boyfriend Jimmy, who, as a musician, is always on the road. Thelma is married to Darryl who likes his wife to stay quiet in the kitchen so that he can watch football on TV. One day they decide to break out of their normal life and jump in the car and hit the road. Their journey, however, turns into a flight when Louise kills a man who threatens to rape Thelma. They decide to go to Mexico, but soon they are hunted by American police. Written by Harald Mayr <marvin@bike.augusta.de> Somebody said get a life... so they did. Genres: Rated R for strong language, and for some violence and sensuality | See all certifications  » Parents Guide: 24 May 1991 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Thelma and Louise See more  » Filming Locations: Did You Know? Trivia Then struggling actor George Clooney auditioned five times for Ridley Scott for the part of J.D. that went to Brad Pitt . See mor


Paul McCartney and Wings provided the title song for which 1973 James Bond film?

Paul McCartney and Wings, 'Live and Let Die' (1973) | The Top 10 James Bond Theme Songs | Rolling Stone The Top 10 James Bond Theme Songs Watch Mariah Carey, Adele, Lady Gaga Sing 'All I Want... The Top 10 James Bond Theme Songs With the arrival of Adele's new Bond theme, we look back at the best songs from the franchise 10 All Stories 1. Paul McCartney and Wings, 'Live and Let Die' (1973) Paul McCartney reunited with Beatles producer George Martin to record the title song for Live and Let Die, and wound up scoring one of his biggest post-Fab smashes. He's played the bombastic rock tune at practically all of his concerts over the past 40 years – often with pyrotechnic explosions during the climatic moments. Guns N' Roses gave the song a second life when they released their own even more over-the-top cover in 1991.


How many years must a couple be married to celebrate their crystal wedding anniversary?

Wedding Anniversary List: Names by Years Married - Disabled World Wedding Anniversary List: Names by Years Married Print Published: 2011-06-27 (Rev. 2015-06-04) - Contact: Ian Langtree at Disabled World Synopsis: A list of wedding anniversaries by year that includes the names of materials symbols and flowers associated with the anniversary. About Wedding Anniversary A wedding anniversary is defined as the anniversary of the date a wedding took place. Traditional names exist for some of them: for instance, 50 years of marriage is called a "golden wedding anniversary" or simply a "golden anniversary" or "golden wedding". Main Document "In the United States, one can receive a greeting from the President for any wedding anniversary on or after the 50th." What is a Wedding Anniversary? A wedding anniversary is the anniversary of the date a wedding took place. On a wedding anniversary in many countries it is traditional to give a gift to your partner (or couples) that symbolize the number of years of marriage. The names of some wedding anniversaries provide guidance for appropriate or traditional gifts for the spouses to give each other; if there is a party to celebrate the wedding anniversary these gifts can be brought by the guests and/or influence the theme or decoration of the venue. Jump-To: Ring Size Chart Lists of wedding anniversary gifts vary by country. Listed below is a list of wedding anniversaries by year that includes materials, symbols, and flowers associated with the occasion. Wedding anniversary names common to most nations include: Wooden (5th), Tin (10th), Crystal (15th), China (20th), Silver (25th), Pearl (30th), Ruby (40th), Golden (50th), and Diamond (60th). Wedding Anniversary Gifts List 77.4 Facts: Wedding Anniversary The celebration of wedding anniversaries dates back to Roman times when husbands gave their wives a silver wreath for 25 years of marriage, and a gold wreath for 50. Today there are traditional and modern materials related to each wedding anniversary, usually progressing from the weakest to the strongest as the years go by, to symbolize the strengthening of the relationship. In the United States, one can receive a greeting from the President for any wedding anniversary on or after the 50th. In the British Commonwealth domains you may receive a message from the monarch for your 60th, 65th, and 70th wedding anniversaries, and any wedding anniversary after that by applying to Buckingham Palace in the U.K., or to the Governor-General's office in the other Commonwealth realms. An exception being Australia and Canada. The delivery of congratulatory messages marking 100th birthdays and 60th wedding anniversaries is arranged by the Anniversaries Office at Buckingham Palace. In Canada you may also receive a message from the Governor General for the 50th anniversary, and every 5th anniversary after that. In Australia may receive a letter of congratulations from the Governor General on the 50th and all subsequent wedding anniversaries; the Prime Minister, the federal Opposition leader, local members of parliament (both state and federal), and state Governors may also send salutations for the same anniversaries. Roman Catholics may apply for a Papal blessing through their local diocese for wedding anniversaries of a special nature such as their 25th, 50th, 60th, etc. anniversaries.


Although the island of Corfu is part of Greece, its north eastern tip lies just off the coast of which other country?

Corfu's Beaches Corfu's Beaches Acharavi Situated on the northern coast of Corfu, Acharavi is a growing resort with an 8km long sandy beach joining it to Roda. It is ideal for families since the beach, gently shelving into the sea, is very safe for children. There are a variety of water sports on offer including fun-rides, windsurfing and pedaloes, as well as water-skiing and para-gliding. There are villas and apartments to rent and couple of small hotels. There is a good selection of tavernas and restaurants at the beach. Agios Georgios (North) Located at the northern end of the west coast, between two headlands in a horse-shoe shaped bay, this is a secluded resort approached by a steep, narrow road. Small and untouched by the crowds it is exclusively a tourist development with no native village life and very quiet in the low season. The beach of golden sand is one of the best on the island, with a range of water sports in the high season. Fresh breezes make it especially good for windsurfing. Accommodation consists of studios, villas, apartments and small hotels. There are some local tavernas specialising in fish. Agios Georgios        (South) The two beaches at Agios Georgios are on the south-west coast. They are surrounded by olive groves, and reached by a narrow country lane off the main road. This is a great place for those looking for sunshine and uncrowded beaches. They are good for children as the swimming is safe and there is little road traffic. Both beaches are wide and sandy with sun beds and parasols. One of them has sand dunes but there is very little shade. There are studios, rooms and apartments for rent and one hotel complex as well as a few local tavernas. Agios Gordios Midway down the west coast of the island, this is a peaceful setting against a backdrop of tree-covered hills and approached by a steep road. There is an authentic Greek atmosphere and fishing and farming come ahead of tourism in the local economy. Around the beach, though, it's a busy holiday resort, crowded with visitors. It's a dramatic picture, a great curve ending at a steep craggy islet, and is a good base for walkers and nature lovers as well as seekers of a quiet beach holiday. Accommodation is provided by villas, apartments and good class hotels. The beach itself is one and a half kilometres of sand and pebble. There are pedaloes and sun beds for hire. There are some tavernas, renowned for their local produce and fish, as well as fast food and tourist eateries. Agios Spyridon Agios Spiridon is situated at the north-east corner of Corfu and has an attractive beach, set in a charming bay with sand, rocks and emerald waters. It is a great place for those looking for a quiet spot. In the same area there is a small lake and behind the lake some smaller, even quieter beaches. There are apartments and villas to rent as well as a new holiday complex. There are several tavernas nearby. Agios Stefanos (North East) The small resort of Agios Stefanos is renowned as one of the most attractive on the more upmarket north east coast of Corfu. Agios Stefanos has its own small beach and there are wooden jetties that you can sunbathe or fish from, and you can hire a boat here to explore the nearby coves and bays. There are wonderful views across to the mainland and Albania. Retaining a traditional feel, this picturesque fishing village offers a good selection of upmarket waterside tavernas. Agios Stefanos (North West) This beach is located at the north-west corner of the island where low hills protect a sheltered bay. There are apartments for rent all over the hillside and a couple of small hotels. The beach is long and sandy but often a bit windswept. There are a few tavernas near the small harbour towards the top end of the beach. Agni Agni is on the north-east coast. A long drive down a winding mountain road will bring you to one of the most secluded bays in Corfu. There are three restaurants and a jetty in the bay and not much else. The beach is pebbles and the sea is very deep close to the shore hence the jetty where you can almost al


"In the 1980's, on which TV game show did Leslie Crowther proclaim, ""Come on Down""?"

The Price is Right - UKGameshows The Price is Right Bobby Bragg (1989: early shows) Allan Sherwin (Sky version from late 1989) Peter Dickson (1995-2001, 2005, 2006-7) Mike Hurley (2006-7) Suzie Marlowe (Sky version from 1989) Tracie Williams (Sky version from 1989) Katrina Maltby (Sky version from 1989) Julie Broster (Sky version from 1989) Peitra Caston (Sky version from 1989) Kimberley Cowell (1995-2001) Natalie Pike (2006-7, Beauty and the Geek contestant) Male models: Ray Tizzard (as Raynard) (2006-7) Broadcast Central in association with Mark Goodson Productions and Talbot Television for ITV, 24 March 1984 to 8 April 1988 (100 episodes in 5 series) The New Price is Right: Talbot Telegame and Mark Goodson Productions for Sky One, 4 September 1989 to 1994? Bruce's Price is Right: Yorkshire Television and Talbot Television in association with Mark Goodson Productions for ITV, 4 September 1995 to 1 January 1996 and 27 December 1996 (17 episodes in 1 series) Yorkshire Television and Fremantle (UK) Productions for ITV, 2 September 1996 to 15 January 1999 (51 episodes in 3 series) Yorkshire Television and Grundy for ITV, 10 September 1999 to 16 December 2001 (48 episodes in 3 series + 3 unaired) Granada and Thames for ITV1, 17 September 2005 ( Gameshow Marathon one-off) TalkbackThames for ITV1, 8 May 2006 to 12 January 2007 (124 episodes in 1 series) ITV Productions and TalkbackThames for ITV1, 7 April 2007 ( Gameshow Marathon one-off) Synopsis It's often stated as Britain's Biggest Game Show. In what way it was the biggest is unclear. Is it the one with the biggest prizes? No. Biggest audience? No. Biggest set? No. But for sheer cheek and pluck, you'd have to argue that this American classic does have a lot of heart and a big-hearted "anyone can play" attitude. Contestants Row Contestants are plucked (seemingly) at random from the audience and take their places in Contestants Row, where they're each invited to guess the price of an object. The one who guesses the nearest goes on to play a pricing game - different every time, but each involves guessing the prices of various objects in some way (actually and rather curiously, there were games in the Crowther run that didn't involve having to know prices at all, such as the luck and memory game Matchmaker). Win or lose, the contestant who played goes onto the next round. Another contestant comes down from the audience to fill the gap and they guess another price, with the nearest going through again. And so on six times (in the original version) or three times (on the revived 30-minute versions). Contestants who made it to Contestants Row in the Crowther years automatically won "an Olympic-style gold medal" and later, a cuddly teddy bear named William. Contestants Row as seen in 1995 In the original Crowther version, the final six players went to the Supermarket and had to pick items adding up to a particular total, and spin a numbered wheel in the hope of getting 100, with the two nearest going through to the final. If someone managed to get 100 exactly they'd win a bonus prize, such as £1000 in the Forsyth version (although in Warman's episodes they'd need to repeat the feat). The wheel was later removed from the Crowther episodes after the IBA complained about the lack of skill. Instead, all six took part in a quiz on how much things cost in the past (called Check the Difference), with those furthest away eliminated each time. Spinning the wheel The two surviving contestants each got the Showcase - basically, Big Stack O'Prizes - which they had to calculate the value of, and the one who was nearest won it all. In the nineties version, the wheel was back and only one contestant went through, where they would have to estimate the value of the showcase, and if they got within a specified range they'd win it. In the modern Brucie version, the player got to randomly pick a value between £1000 to £5000 by pressing a button to stop a flashing light on the Range Finder. If they could get their guess to be within that amount of the actual amount, without going over, then they won


"Who has written a series of novels, entitled ""The Dark Tower"", of which the first, in 1982, was entitled, ""The Gunslinger""?"

The Dark Tower Series | The Dark Tower Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia The Dark Tower Series Share The Dark Tower Series is a series of eight books and one novella written by Stephen King , between 1970 and 2012, widely considered to be (and described by King himself as) his magnum opus. The series incorporates elements of fantasy, science fiction, horror, and Western stories. They revolve around Roland Deschain 's quest to find and protect the Dark Tower . Besides the eight novels that compose the series proper, many of his other books relate back to the story, introducing concepts and characters that come into play as the series progresses. After the series was finished, a series of prequel comics followed. There are now comics that are being based on the series itself, specifically The Gunslinger . The series has many inspirations, but was chiefly inspired by the poem, Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came , by Robert Browning . Amongst his other inspiration, King lists The Lord of the Rings , the Arthurian Legend , and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly as influences that led to the series. He identifies Clint Eastwood 's "Man with No Name" character as one of the major inspirations for Roland. King's style of location-names in the series, such as Mid-World , and his development of a unique language ( High Speech ), are also influenced by J.R.R. Tolkien 's work. Contents Edit In the story, Roland is the last living member of a knightly order known as gunslingers and the last of the line of Arthur Eld , much like our King Arthur. The world he lives in is quite different from our own, yet bears many similarities to it. Politically organized along the lines of a feudal society, it shares technological and social characteristics with the American Old West, but also incorporates elements of magic. While the technology of the Old Ones is largely gone from Mid-World , there are still some relics from that highly advanced society. Roland's quest is to find and protect the Dark Tower , a fabled building said to be the nexus of all universes. Roland's world is said to have "moved on". Roland's nation of Gilead has been destroyed. Time, itself, does not flow in an orderly fashion; clocks have long since been rendered useless. Even the Sun sometimes rises in the north and sets in the east. Characters Edit Along his journey to the Dark Tower, Roland meets a great number of people, both friends and enemies. For most of the way, he is accompanied by a group of people who form the ka-tet . This ka-tet consisted of Jake Chambers , Eddie and Susannah Dean , Oy , and later Father Callahan . Among his many enemies are Randall Flagg and the Crimson King . Intertextual references Edit As with most of Stephen King's novels, many elements of popular culture are mentioned in each of The Dark Tower novels, including other books, poetry, songs, and movies. These works may be mentioned in passing or as important plot devices. The series has become an anchor that ties together much of King's work, with each of his other stories representing different levels of the Tower. The worlds of The Dark Tower are in part composed of locations, characters, events and other various elements from many of King's novels and short stories. Here is a partial list of Stephen King's works related to The Dark Tower: Edit Each book in the series was originally published in hardcover format with a number of full-color illustrations spread throughout. Each book contained works by a single illustrator only. Subsequent printings of each book in trade paperback format usually preserve the illustrations in full, except for the first and fourth books. Pocket-sized paperback reprints contain only black-and-white chapter or section header illustrations. The illustrators who worked on each book are: Michael Whelan , multiple award-winning science fiction and fantasy painter. The Dark Tower is among his early notable works. Phil Hale , the only Dark Tower illustrator who created a second set of illustrations for a later printing of the book he illustrated. Dave McKean , graphic desi


The metallic element, Lutetium, is named after the Latin name of which European capital city?

Elements Named for Places - Element Toponyms Berkelium – University of California at Berkeley Californium – State of California and University of California at Berkeley Copper - probably named for Cyprus Darmstadtium – Darmstadt, Germany Erbium – Ytterby, a town in Sweden Europium – Europe Francium – France Gallium – Gallia, Latin for France. Also named for Lecoq de Boisbaudran, the element's discoverer (Lecoq in Latin is gallus) Germanium – Germany Hafnium – Hafnia, Latin for Copenhagen Hassium – Hesse, Germany Holmium – Holmia, Latin for Stockholm Lutetium – Lutecia, ancient name for Paris Magnesium – Magnesia prefecture in Thessaly, Greece Rhenium – Rhenus, Latin for Rhine, a German province continue reading below our video 4 Tips for Improving Test Performance Ruthenium – Ruthenia, Latin for Russia Scandium – Scandia, Latin for Scandinavia Strontium – Strontian, a town in Scotland Terbium – Ytterby, Sweden Thulium – Thule, a mythical island in the far north (Scandinavia?) Ytterbium – Ytterby, Sweden


Bandleaders Benny Goodman and Woody Herman both normally played which instrument?

Benny Goodman SWEET GEORGIA BROWN  --  Benny Goodman and his Orchestra, live NYC, 1959 DON’T BE THAT WAY  --  Benny Goodman and his Orchestra, 1938 BIG JOHN SPECIAL  --  Benny Goodman and his Orchestra, 1938 TAKING A CHANCE ON LOVE  --  Benny Goodman & his Orch, 1940 Docu-medley: “Becoming the King of Swing” SWINGTIME IN THE ROCKIES  --  Benny Goodman & his Orch, 1938 HOW HIGH THE MOON?  --  Benny Goodman & his Orch, voc  Helen Forrest, 1941 SUNNY DISPOSISH  --  Benny Goodman and his Orchestra, live 1937 HOW LONG HAS THIS BEEN GOING ON  --  B. Goodman & his Orch, voc Peggy Lee 1941 STOMPIN’ AT THE SAVOY  --  Benny Goodman and his Orchestra, 1936 DOWN SOUTH CAMP MEETING  --  Benny Goodman & his Orch, live 1937 Medley: SLIPPED DISC  --  The Bernny Goodman Qunitet, 1954 OH, LADY BE GOOD  --  The Benny Goodman Trio, 1935 BODY AND SOUL  --  The Benny Goodman Trio, 1935 MOONGLOW  --  The Benny Goodman Quartet, 1936 RUNNIN’ WILD  --  The Benny Goodman Quartet, 1937 OPUS 3/4  --  The Benny Goodman Quartet, 1939 SEVEN COME ELEVEN  --  The Benny Goodman Sextet, 1939 AC-DC CURRENT  --  The Benny Goodman Sextet, 1939 FLYING HOME  --  The Benny Goodman Sextet, 1939 RACHEL’S DREAM  --  The Benny Goodman Quartet, 1945 HI’YA SOFIA  --  The Benny Goodman Quartet, 1947 I NEVER KNEW  --  The Benny Goodman Sextet, 1939 WHOLLY CATS  --  The Benny Goodman Sextet, 1940 BENNY’S BUGLE  --  The Benny Goodman Sextet, 1940 AIR MAIL SPECIAL  --  The Benny Goodman Sextet, 1941 Part 3 - Goodman’s role in America’s musical and popular culture CHINA BOY  --  The Benny Goodman Quintet, 1955 OPUS 1/2  --  The Benny Goodman Quartet, 1938 I’M A DING DONG DADDY  --  The Benny Goodman Quartet, CBS Radio, 1938 GILLY  --  The Benny Goodman Sextet, 1939 BREAKFAST FEUD  --  The Benny Goodman Sextet, 1939 BUGLE CALL RAG  --  Benny Goodman and his Orchestra, 1937 MADHOUSE  --  Benny Goodman and his Orchestra, 1937 AVALON  --  Benny Goodman and band, San Francisco, 1976 Docu-medly: Goodman’s Classical Career THREE LITTLE WORDS  --  Gene Krupa and his Chicagoans, 1935 RACHEL’S DREAM  --  The Benny Goodman Sextet, 1963 OH, BABY! [Side 1]  --  Benny Goodman and his Orchestra, 1946 SING, SING, SING  --  Benny Goodman and his Orchestra, 1937     GET HAPPY  --  Benny Goodman [Sextet], 1954 NO WAY TO STOP IT  --  Benny Goodman and his Orchestra, 1959 HOW HIGH THE MOON  --  Benny Goodman [Sextet], 1954 GOODY GOODY  --  Benny Goodman and his Orchestra, vocal Helen Ward, 1936 WHY DON’T YOU DO RIGHT  --  Benny Goodman and his Orchestra, vocal Peggy Lee, 1942 HAPPY BLUES  --  The Hollywoood Hucksters, 1947 SEVEN COME ELEVEN  -- Benny Goodman and band, San Francisco, 1976 I GOT A RIGHT TO SING THE BLUES  --  Benny Goodman with Strings, 1952 KING PORTER STOMP  --  Benny Goodman and his Orchestra, 1955 I GOT A RIGHT TO SING THE BLUES  --  Benny Goodman with Strings, 1952 SWING IS HERE  -- Gene Krupa’s Swing Band, 1936 SCARECROW  --  Benny Goodman and his Orchestra, 1941 LET’S DANCE  --  Benny Goodman and his Orchestra, 1939 BENNY RIDES AGAIN  --  Benny Goodman and his Orchestra, 1940    Introducing Benjamin David Goodman Benny did for clarinet what Louis Armstrong had done for the trumpet.  He gave it a newly assertive leadership role in the jazz ensemble.  His was the most popular and influential swing band of the 1930s and ‘40s, and his unique trios, quartets and sextets shaped small-band Jazz style.  Before Benny, clarinet was rarely a lead instrument for a band.  His success made it the most popular instrument for other bandleaders like Artie Shaw , Jimmy Dorsey and Woody Herman.  During the Swing era other bandleaders came and went.  Other bands rose to popularity, had number-one hits and were hailed as the greatest thing since sliced bread.  But for the duration of the swing era and beyond Benny was golden, selling in excess of 100 million records.  While he didn’t invent the music alone, Goodman was, and remained, its most popular and best-selling, ‘King of Swing.’ Benny Goodman was the best Jazz clarinet improviser of the Swing era.  He forged an unmatched style


"Which English racecourse, dubbed ""The Home of National Hunt Racing"", is situated in Prestbury Park?"

Cheltenham Horse Racing at Prestbury Park The Local Time is Friday, 20-Jan-2017 12:05:31 GMT Cheltenham Horse Racing at Prestbury Park     CORPORATE ADVERTISERS This advertisement is being seen at least           4000 times per day by people wanting accommodation, tours,          and Cotswolds information. Don't miss out on this valuable advertising          space!! Cheltenham horse racing        is a great day out for all. There are three       enclosures to choose from and from wherever you are guaranteed stunning       views of all the racing. The Festival Week - 15th to 18th March 2016 The Festival™ epitomises and encompasses everything that is great about Jump racing, whilst delivering an unbelievable occasion as the finest horses, jockeys, owners and trainers battle it out for the highest racing honours. Champion Day - Tuesday 15 March Ladies Day - Wednesday 16 March St Patrick's Day - Thursday 17 March Gold Cup Day - Friday 18 March Bookings can be taken for both restaurants and private boxes and tours of the racecourse are available free for people who wish to learn the history and magic of Cheltenham horse racing. For more information on the town of Cheltenham For Special and Exclusive Accommodation for Cheltenham Gold Cup Week Address: Course Details National Hunt: Left-handed oval course with the last 4 furlongs uphill all the         way. Fences are generally fair but the open ditches are wider        than usual. Location map of: Cheltenham Racecourse Getting There By Car: The course is a mile from Cheltenham town centre. Take the A40        or M5 to Cheltenham and follow the AA signs to the course. By Train: Lovely country home Bed and Breakfast offers guests a wonderfully relaxing stay in the Cotswold of village of Aldsworth Perfect GOLD CUP Accommodation Stunning self contained Coach House ( sleeps 6 + ) ( B&B / transport / dinner options available) This lovely country home offers the perfect stay for Cheltenham Races  - set in the unspoilt and friendly Cotswold of village of Aldsworth with the best of the racing pubs close by - Stay where the owners and trainers are based and enjoy the real Gloucestershire excitement that is Gold Cup week Just off the A40 , Aldsworth is an easy run to the racecourse. Your host ( rated 5 star by Air B&B) is happy to sort out transport to and from the race course and also do drop offs/ pick ups from the pubs ! Our friendly village pub is just a short walk away too. The spacious Coach House apartment offers a  totally private and relaxing  stay -  perfect for groups of friends . Beautifully styled and recently renovated, the Coach House sleeps 6 / 7 easily – having 3 large bedrooms and bathrooms which all come with Wifi, TV’s, dressing gowns and all the little extras. The huge Hayloft sitting room has a Smart TV, large corner sofa plus sofa bed and incorporates both a fully kitted kitchen and dining area.  With its high vaulted ceiling, panelled walls and oak floor it’s the ideal area for socialising before and after your day at the races....... Your host fills your fridge with local organic breakfast ingredients, but can provide a huge cooked breakfast from locally sources ingredients in the main house dining hall should you wish to be spoilt ....... also we can do post racing dinners by the fire should you be too tired to go out . As a former racing guest put......... “ The accommodation, host and breakfast are a 10 out of 10 -  and it’s great fun !”” xx Celebrate the best race meet of the year here at the Stable House xx THE COACH HOUSE CAN BE BOOKED AS A WHOLE OR ON A ROOM BY ROOM BASIS: PRICES £100 PER ROOM PER NIGHT.  THE COACH HOUSE – DETAILS Up the traditional old outside steps from the garden is the stable door entrance into the Hayloft sitting room. Over 17ft long with a vast high beamed ceiling , this beautiful room has a large corner sofa and a double sofa ( which is handy sofa bed too). As well as wifi and large Smart TV, there is a lovely dining table and fully e


Name the 1956 film, in which Kirk Douglas portrayed the artist Vincent Van Gogh.

Lust for Life (1956) - 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 The life of brilliant but tortured artist Vincent van Gogh. Directors: Norman Corwin (screen play), Irving Stone (based on the novel by) Stars: From $2.00 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC ‘T2: Trainspotting’ Soundtrack Includes Iggy Pop, Wolf Alice, Underworld, And More 10 January 2017 6:37 AM, -08:00 | The Playlist a list of 30 titles created 04 Sep 2011 a list of 37 titles created 16 Oct 2012 a list of 45 titles created 28 Feb 2013 a list of 25 titles created 01 May 2013 a list of 33 titles created 14 May 2013 Title: Lust for Life (1956) 7.4/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won     1     Oscar. Another    3 wins & 6 nominations. See more awards  » Photos An unscrupulous movie producer uses an actress, a director and a writer to achieve success. Director: Vincente Minnelli Boxer Midge Kelly rises to fame...mainly by stepping on other people. Director: Mark Robson A slave and a Viking prince fight for the love of a captive princess. Director: Richard Fleischer A fiercely independent cowboy arranges to have himself locked up in jail in order to then escape with an old friend who has been sentenced to the penitentiary. Director: David Miller A movie adaptation of Homer's second epic, that talks about Ulysses' efforts to return to his home after the end of ten years of war. Director: Mario Camerini On one day in the 21st Precinct squad room, assorted characters form a backdrop for the troubles of hard-nosed Detective Jim McLeod. Director: William Wyler A frustrated former big-city journalist now stuck working for an Albuquerque newspaper exploits a story about a man trapped in a cave to re-jump start his career, but the situation quickly escalates into an out-of-control circus. Director: Billy Wilder The slave Spartacus leads a violent revolt against the decadent Roman Republic. Director: Stanley Kubrick Edit Storyline Vincent Van Gogh is the archetypical tortured artistic genius. His obsession with painting, combined with mental illness, propels him through an unhappy life full of failures and unrewarding relationships. He fails at being a preacher to coal miners. He fails in his relationships with women. He earns some respect among his fellow painters, especially Paul Gauguin, but he does not get along with them. He only manages to sell one painting in his lifetime. The one constant good in his life is his brother Theo, who is unwavering in his moral and financial support. Written by John Oswalt <jao@jao.com> Magnificent in CinemaScope and Color See more  » Genres: 15 September 1956 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: La vie passionnée de Vincent van Gogh See more  » Filming Locations: 122 min Sound Mix: Mono (Perspecta Sound® encoding) (35 mm optical prints) (Westrex Recording System)| 4-Track Stereo (35 mm magnetic prints) (Westrex Recording System) Color: Average Shot Length (ASL) = 15 seconds See more » Goofs Camera shadow falls across Ducrucq as Van Gogh finds him dead. See more » Quotes Vincent Van Gogh : If I'm to be anything as a painter I've got to break through that iron wall between what I feel and what I express. my best chance of doing it is here, where my roots are... the people I know, the earth I know. (Denmark) – See all my reviews When I hear the name Vincente Minnelli certain scenes pop up on my inner screeningroom: A tracking shot at the fair (Some came running), the low tracking zoom towards Douglas and Turner at the pool (Bad and the Beautiful), snowmen (Meet me in St Louis) and the agony in Douglas's face in "Lust for life"; in fact as soon as his redbearded agonized face pops up, all the other movies fade away and "Lust for life" takes over my inner screening room. But apart from being my favorite Minnelli movie, its a movie that more than any other


The majority of Epping Forest stands in which English county?

Gigaclear greenlit to pipe gigabit broadband to Essex’s Epping Forest OR Never miss an article again Enter your email below to keep up to date with the latest news, reviews and exclusive deals on Recombu. Gigaclear greenlit to pipe gigabit broadband to Essex’s Epping Forest Tweet Rural fibre provider Gigaclear has been picked by Essex County Council to provide gigabit broadband to thousands of homes and firms across Epping Forest.  Over 4,500 locations throughout the ancient woodland area will be able to access Gigaclear’s services which provide download and upload speeds of up to 1Gbps (1,000Mbps), well in excess of the current UK average, according to the latest figures from Ofcom.  In real terms, Gigaclear says that it’s top tier package will let you download a three hour film in less than a minute.  Gigaclear’s chief executive Matthew Hare said: “Fast and reliable broadband is so important today. It enables families to connect and businesses to compete. That’s why we are determined to help communities like those in Epping Forest District – who have not yet been reached by the Superfast Essex programme  – have the best possible connections.   “We’re not simply bringing the broadband here up to date; we’re going to give people living and working in this area the kind of speeds that others in major cities can only dream of.”  Related: Superfast Essex consultation begins: The Only Way Is BT The Superfast Essex venture will see thousands of Essex homes and businesses able to order either FTTC ( Fibre to the Cabinet ) or FTTP ( Fibre to the Premises ) services from ISPs using BT’s Openreach network.  At present, these types of connections can only deliver top download speeds of 80Mbps and 330Mbps respectively and in the case of FTTC, the maximum speed you’ll get depends greatly on your proximity to a green street cabinet.   Superfast Essex, like many of the BDUK (Broadband Delivery for the UK) projects, won’t bring superfast broadband to every corner of the county - it’s currently planning to bring superfast services to 95 per cent of Essex by 2020.   Epping Forest residents fall into the 5 per cent of Essex that won’t be reached by this superfast footprint, but stands to benefit from a faster, FTTP connections.  Councillor Alan Lion, portfolio holder responsible for technology at Epping Forest District Council, added: "I am very pleased that Epping Forest has been selected to pilot the rural challenge project in Essex.   “Faster broadband speeds means that our residents and businesses based in rural areas of the district will benefit from much better connectivity than currently available and will provide a much more reliable internet service." The Rural Challenge Project will focus on the north-east of Epping Forest District. The majority of homes and businesses within Fyfield, Stapleford Tawney, Bobbingworth, Ongar, Moreton, Magdalen Laver, High Laver, Little Laver, and Theydon Mount.  A smaller number of premises in High Ongar, Willingale, Abbess Beauchamp and Berners Roding, Stapleford Abbotts, Stanford Rivers, Matching, North Weald Bassett, Lambourne, Theydon Garnon, Sheering, Epping Upland, Theydon Bois and Chigwell will also be included in the project.  Gigaclear’s services start at £38.80/month for the entry-level Home 50 Unlimited service, which gives you unlimited downloads, no traffic shaping plus download and upload speeds of 50Mbps.  If you need more bandwidth, the Home 100 Unlimited and Home 200 Unlimited services will give you 100Mbps and 200Mbps download and upload speeds for £44/month and £51/month respectively.  Those with seriously deep pockets can get the ultrafast 1Gbps service for £72/month. All Gigaclear products require you to pay a one-off £100 connection fee.  Work is due to begin this October with a view to getting the first customers connected by Christmas.


Which actor, born in Prescot in 1757, was the brother of famous actress Sarah Siddons?

Gilbert Stuart: Famed siblings of the English stage John Philip Kemble and sister Sarah ~ portraits by Gilbert Stuart Famed siblings of the English stage John Philip Kemble and sister Sarah ~ portraits by Gilbert Stuart Sarah Siddons by Gilbert Stuart 1787 ~~National Portrait Gallery London Contemplative and sensitive, pictured here against a stormy sky, Sarah Kemble Siddons was renowned as a great actress and famous for her portrayal of the Shakespearean character Lady MacBeth, a character she made her own. Gilbert Stuart painted Sarah and her brother John when he lived in London, at this time about 31-32 years old. He had already achieved fame with the unveiling of the portrait "The Skater" in the 1782 Royal Academy exhibition, and with his growing prominance and prosperity, was now living in high style, in a grand house. ~ Mrs. Sarah Siddons 1755-1831 Born at Breson in Wales, daughter of Roger and Sarah (Ward) Kemble; and sister of John Philip Kemble. In 1773 she married William Siddons (died 1808), a bad actor, but a good critic of his wife's performances. Sarah, whose father was an actor and manager of a strolling company, went on the stage from her earliest days, unsuccessfully at first, even after her engagement at Drury Lane in 1775, where she played "Portia" to Garrick's "Shylock." In 1776-1777 the tide began to turn and she played to crowded houses at York, Manchester and Liverpool, then for four years at Bristol and Bath, 1778-1782, where Walter Scott saw her in his boyhood. In 1782 she returned to London and took Drury Lane and the town by storm. Henceforth she was the acknowledged Queen of the Stage. Johnson, Reynolds, Burke, Windham and Sheridan were at her feet. Reynolds designed her dresses for Lady Macbeth and painted her as the "Tragic Muse." In 1803 she removed to Covent Garden and in 1812 she retired from the stage. John Philip Kemble as Richard III 1786 by Gilbert Stuart Younger brother of Sarah, John Philip Kemble posed for Stuart for a theatrical portrait, allowing a more complicated facial expression than was usual in the common portrait of a sitter, meant for posterity. Here Kemble is portrayed as Richard III, with furrowed brow and malicious sideways look. From Lawrence Park:


"Which artist did Charlton Heston portray in the 1965 film, ""The Agony and the Ecstasy""?"

View All Photos (1) Movie Info Adapted by Philip Dunne from the novel by Irving Stone, The Agony and the Ecstacy is the story of the 16th century war of wills between Renaissance artist Michelangelo (Charlton Heston) and "warrior pope" Julius II (Rex Harrison). Commissioned to paint a religious fresco on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel, the independent-minded Michelangelo balks at the assignment. He is virtually strongarmed into accepting the job by Pope Julius, who wants to leave something for future generations to remember him by. Director Carol Reed deftly juggles screen time between the Pope's activities on the battlefield and Michelangelo's slow, arduous completion of his monumental task. The film also gingerly approaches the subject of Michelangelo's sexual orientation vis-a-vis his relationship with the Contessina de Medici (Diane Cilento). Too long and limited in subject matter to score at the box office, The Agony and the Ecstacy holds up pretty well when seen today, especially when viewed in a wide-screen print. ~ Hal Erickson, Rovi Rating:


The cluster of stars, known as The Pleiades, lies in which constellation?

Pleiades star cluster, aka Seven Sisters | Clusters Nebulae Galaxies | EarthSky Clusters Nebulae Galaxies Fill out my Wufoo form! 238,324 subscribers and counting ... Pleiades star cluster, aka Seven Sisters By Bruce McClure in Clusters Nebulae Galaxies | Favorite Star Patterns | November 7, 2016 November is often called the month of the Pleiades, because it’s when this star cluster – sometimes called the Seven Sisters – shines from dusk until dawn. The Pleiades – aka the Seven Sisters – captured by Greg Hogan in Kathleen, Georgia on October 31, 2016. The Pleiades star cluster – also known as the Seven Sisters or M45 – is visible from virtually every place that humanity inhabits Earth’s globe. It can be seen from as far north as the north pole, and farther south than the southernmost tip of South America. It looks like a tiny misty dipper of stars. Follow the links below to learn more about the Pleiades. Pleiades as calendar, in history and in modern science. Tom Wildoner in Weatherly, Pennsylvania captured this image on October 31, 2016. He wrote: “It shows the Seven Sisters, Pleiades star cluster rising in the east behind some maple trees still sporting some late leaves.” How to see the Pleiades. If you’re familiar with the famous constellation Orion, it can help you be sure you’ve found the Pleiades. The image at right shows Orion at the bottom left. See the three stars in a row? That’s Orion’s Belt. Draw a line through the three stars of Orion’s Belt to the right – and you come to a V-shaped pattern of stars with a bright star in its midst. The V-shaped pattern is the Face of Taurus the Bull . The bright star in the V – called Aldebaran – depicts the Bull’s Eye. A bit past Aldebaran, you’ll see the Pleiades cluster, which marks the Bull’s Shoulder. In our image, the Pleiades cluster is at the top right. The Pleiades, Hyades and Orion. Aldebaran, Arabic for follower, is thought to be in reference to this star forever chasing the Pleiades across the heavens. As a general rule, the Pleiades cluster rises into the eastern sky before Aldebaran rises, and sets in the west before Aldebaran sets. The only exception to this rule happens at far southern latitudes – like at South America’s Tierra del Fuego – where the Pleiades rise a short while after Aldebaran rises. In our Northern Hemispheres skies, the Pleiades cluster is associated with the winter season. It’s easy to imagine this misty patch of icy-blue suns as hoarfrost clinging to the dome of night. Frosty November is often called the month of the Pleiades, because it’s at this time that the Pleiades shine from dusk until dawn. But you can see the Pleiades cluster in the evening sky well into April. The Lost Pleiad, a painting by French artist William-Adolphe Bouguereau (1825-1905). Image via Wikimedia Commons. Legend of the Lost Pleiad. Most people see 6, not 7, Pleiades stars in a dark country sky. However, the story about the lost 7th Pleiad harbors a universal theme. The astronomer Robert Burnham Jr. finds the lost Pleaid myth prevalent in the star lore of European, African, Asian, Indonesian, Native American and Aboriginal Australian populations. Moreover, Burnham suggests the “lost Pleiad” may have basis in fact. After all, modern astronomy has found that the 7th brightest Pleiades star – Pleione – is a complicated and hard-to-understand “shell star” that goes through numerous permutations. These changes cause this star to vary in brightness. Plus people with exceptional eyesight have been known to see many more stars in the Pleiades cluster. Claims go up as high as 20 stars. Miss Agnes Clerke reports that Maestlin, the tutor of Kepler, mapped out 11 Pleiades stars before the invention of the telescope. However, you must be willing to spend time under a dark, moonless sky to see more than 6 or 7 Pleaides stars. Stephen O’Meara, a dark-sky connoisseur, claims that eyes dark-adapted for 30 minutes are 6 times more sensitive to light than eyes dark-adapted for 15 minutes. The surest way to see additi


"In 1926, which American bandleader, the self-dubbed, ""King of Jazz"", hired, and thus helped launch the career of singer Bing Crosby?"

King of the Jazz Age - Commentary Magazine Commentary Magazine He was no Duke Ellington, but Paul Whiteman's contribution was no less indispensable. Terry Teachout 2003-12-01 Facebook Twitter Google+ Email Print A In 1930, Paul Whiteman, then the most popular dance bandleader in America, appeared with his 28-piece orchestra in a Hollywood musical called King of Jazz. The title of the film was also Whiteman’s “official” nickname, coined in 1924 by a publicist. Though he is said to have been uncomfortable with the name, he never tried to suppress it, and it stuck with him to the end of his life (he died in 1967) and beyond. By then, the notion that Whiteman was ever the “king of jazz” had long since been refuted by critics who had no use for what one of them, Gary Giddins, has termed “the damp rhythms and minimal improvisation” of Whiteman’s “concert ballroom music.” Never mind that Whiteman had written himself into the history of American modernism by commissioning George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue in 1924, or that his band in the late 20’s featured such indisputably authentic jazz instrumentalists as Bix Beiderbecke, Jimmy and Tommy Dorsey, Eddie Lang, Red Nichols, and Frank Trumbauer (not to mention Bing Crosby, who at the time was for all purposes a jazz singer). True, but irrelevant-at least to those who saw Whiteman’s commercial success as an insult to the jazzmen whom he employed and admired. As early as the 40’s, criticism of Whiteman and his “symphonic jazz” (as it came to be known) began to take on a racial tinge, and even today some writers continue to make jokes about his surname. More seriously, it is widely assumed that the success of the Whiteman band came at the expense of worthier black groups. (To be sure, Whiteman’s orchestra, like every other American dance band of the 20’s and early 30’s, was racially segregated, though he employed such noted black arrangers as Don Redman and William Grant Still and recorded their work.) Even some who freely acknowledge the significance of the great white musicians of the period are nonetheless reluctant to give Whiteman his due. Perhaps the most puzzling example of anti-Whiteman bias has arisen out of his relationship with the cornetist Bix Beiderbecke, after Louis Armstrong the most influential jazz musician of the 20’s and 30’s. Beiderbecke played with Whiteman’s band from 1927 to 1929, recording some 40-odd solos with the group. He never played better than on these recordings, and he was both excited and stimulated by the challenge of fitting his harmonically advanced style into the similarly advanced contexts created by Whiteman’s arrangers. Yet Beiderbecke’s liking for Whiteman’s music was never accepted by many admirers of the cornetist, including one so perceptive as the poet and jazz connoisseur Philip Larkin: [T]o hear him explode like Judgment Day out of the Whiteman Orchestra . . . only to retire at the end of sixteen bars into his genteel surroundings like a clock-cuckoo is an exhibition of artistic impotence painful to witness. Bix should have been dominating his own group, not decorating the Whiteman cake. Not until 1968 did Whiteman begin, tentatively, to receive serious critical attention. In that year, Gunther Schuller published Early Jazz: Its Roots and Musical Development, the first full-length study in which a trained musician would analyze in detail the technical workings of pre-1930 jazz. Significantly, Early Jazz contained a 35-line footnote in which Schuller describes the Whiteman band as “an orchestra that was overflowing with excellent musicians and virtuoso instrumentalists” and whose arrangements were “marvels of orchestrational ingenuity.” This departure from conventional wisdom was followed by equally thoroughgoing reappraisals by Richard M. Sudhalter, who wrote perceptively about Whiteman in Bix: Man and Legend (1974, with Philip R. Evans and William Dean-Myatt) and Lost Chords: White Musicians and Their Contribution to Jazz, 1915-1945 (1999), and William H. Youngren, whose series of groundbreaking essays about Whiteman began to appear


Although the Dodecanese Islands are part of Greece, they lie just a few miles off the coast of which other country?

Islands - 3 | Britannica.com Islands any area of land smaller than a continent and entirely surrounded by water. Displaying 101 - 200 of 726 results British Virgin Islands British overseas territory in the eastern Caribbean Sea. It is part of an island chain collectively known as the Virgin Islands, which makes up the northeastern extremity of the Greater Antilles. Puerto Rico lies to the west. The Virgin Islands are divided... Bruny Island island in the Tasman Sea, lying off the southeastern coast of Tasmania, Australia, from which it is separated by the D’Entrecasteaux Channel (west) and Storm Bay (northeast). With an area of 140 sq mi (362 sq km) the 35-mi- (55-km-) long island is divided... Būbiyān island of Kuwait, located at the head of the Persian Gulf. It is the largest of a group of eight islands situated just southwest of the mouth of the Shaṭṭ Al-ʿArab, which divides Iraq and Iran. Like all of the group except Faylakah Island, about 8 miles... Buka Island island of Papua New Guinea in the Solomon Sea, southwestern Pacific Ocean. Geographically, Buka is one of the northern Solomon Islands and lies northwest of Bougainville Island, from which it is separated by the deep, narrow Buka Passage, which ranges... Burano northeastern suburb of Venice, northeastern Italy, comprising four islets in the Laguna Veneta (Venice Lagoon). The settlement is thought to have been founded in the 5th century by refugees from nearby Altino, fleeing in the path of Attila. The 16th-century... Buru island in the Moluccas, Maluku provinsi (“province”), Indonesia, administered from Ambon as part of Maluku Tengah kabupaten (regency). Buru lies 42 miles (68 km) west of the island of Seram across the Manipa Strait and is about 3,670 square miles (9,505... Butaritari Atoll coral atoll of the Gilbert Islands, part of Kiribati, in the west-central Pacific Ocean. Located in the northern Gilberts, it comprises a central lagoon (11 miles [18 km] wide) ringed by islets. The lagoon provides a good deep anchorage with three passages... Bute island, Argyll and Bute council area, historic county of Buteshire, Scotland. It is the most important of a group of islands in the Atlantic Ocean inlet known as the Firth of Clyde. It is separated from the mainland by the Kyles of Bute, a narrow winding... Buton island in the Indonesian propinsi (or provinsi; province) of Southeast Sulawesi (Sulawesi Tenggara). It is one of a group of islands that includes also Muna, Wowoni, and Kabaena. Its chief town, administrative centre, and port is Baubau on the southwestern... Byam Martin Island one of the Parry Islands in Nunavut, Canada, in the Arctic Ocean, east of Melville Island. About 30 miles (50 km) long and 20 miles (30 km) wide, with an area of 376 square miles (974 square km), the island has a rolling terrain rising from smooth coasts... Cabo Verde country comprising a group of islands that lie 385 miles (620 km) off the west coast of Africa. Praia, on Santiago, is the capital. Cabo Verde is named for the westernmost cape of Africa, Cape Verde (French: Cap Vert), which is located in nearby Senegal... Caldey Island island in Carmarthen Bay of the Bristol Channel, Pembrokeshire (Sir Benfro) county, southwestern Wales. It lies 2.3 miles (3.7 km) south of the port of Tenby. The island is 1.5 miles (2.4 km) long and 1 mile (1.6 km) across at its widest. Since at least... Camiguin mountainous island in the Bohol (Mindanao) Sea, 6 miles (10 km) off the northern coast of Mindanao, Philippines. Located near Macajalar and Gingoog bays, the island is often considered the most beautiful of the Philippine archipelago. Since 1948, eruptions... Campbell Island outlying volcanic island of New Zealand, in the South Pacific Ocean, 400 miles (644 km) south of South Island. It has an area of 41 square miles (106 square km) and is high and rugged, rising to 1,867 feet (569 m) at Mount Honey, and gradually leveling... Campobello Island second largest island (9 miles [14 km] long by 3 miles [5 km] wide), after Grand Manan, of a small island group at the entrance to Passamaquoddy Bay


"What was the name of the song, sung by Carly Simon, which was used as the theme song for the 1977 James Bond film, ""The Spy Who Loved Me""?"

Carly Simon, 'Nobody Does It Better' (1977) | The Top 10 James Bond Theme Songs | Rolling Stone The Top 10 James Bond Theme Songs Donald Trump's Inauguration: By the Numbers The Top 10 James Bond Theme Songs With the arrival of Adele's new Bond theme, we look back at the best songs from the franchise 10 All Stories 3. Carly Simon, 'Nobody Does It Better' (1977) Carly Simon 's 1977 hit "Nobody Does It Better," written for The Spy Who Loved Me, was the first James Bond title song to be titled something other than the name of the movie. (Songwriters Marvin Hamlisch and Carole Bayer Sager did manage to work "the spy who loved me" into the lyrics, at least.) The song shot to Number Two on the charts and remains one of Simon's signature tunes. Many people don't even realize it's from a James Bond movie.


"Which action in World War H, had the code name, ""Operation Dynamo""?"

Dunkirk Evacuation | World War 2 Facts Map of the Battle of Dunkirk just prior to the evacuation. Losses at Dunkirk Despite the overall success of evacuating the troops, all of their vehicles and heavy equipment had to be abandoned during the retreat. There were also several thousand French soldiers captured in the Dunkirk pocket and a total of six UK and three French destroyers sunk during the operation along with nine large boats. Additionally, 19 destroyers were damaged and more than 200 of the Allied sea craft were sunk with just as many damaged. The RAF flew a total of 4,822 sorties over Dunkirk losing approximately 100 aircraft compared to 240 for the Germans. The Allied forces were also very fortunate that inclement weather precluded the Luftwaffe from flying during much of the evacuation time frame of the evacuation preventing additional loss of life. Dunkirk Naval Losses During the evacuation at Dunkirk, there were a number of naval losses on the part of the British and the French. These included three French destroyers, six British destroyers, and nine other major ships or vessels. In addition to the ships lost, there were 19 destroyers damaged with more than 200 Allied and British sea craft being sunk with a similar number damaged. Some of the most significant losses of the Royal Navy during the operation were: The Isle of Man steam ferry SS Mona’s Queen sinking after striking a mine off Dunkirk, 29 May 1940. The Grenade that was sunk by air attack on May 29th, The Grafton, sunk by U-62 on May 29th, The Wakeful that was sunk by torpedo attack from S-30 on May 29th, And the Havant, Keith, and Basilisk that were sunk via air attack on June 1st. The French major naval losses included: The Bourrasque that was mined off of Nieuport on May 30th, The Sirocco that was sunk by S-23 and S-26 on May 31st, And Le Foudroyant that was sunk via air attack on June 1st. Aftermath of the Dunkirk Evacuation The rescue of the British and other Allied troops from Dunkirk would provide a huge psychological boost to the British morale, even though it was an evacuation! The majority of the British Army had been rescued and could now be assigned to the defense of Britain until the threat of invasion receded. A key strategic and tactical error on the German land forces part was to halt their advance in favor of bombardment by the Luftwaffe. General Field Marshall Gerd von Rundstedt, the Chief of the General Staff of Germany ordered the Halt with a validation from Hitler several hours later. This lull would result in the failure of the German High Command to order a timely assault on Dunkirk to eliminate the British Expeditionary Force. Dunkirk Evacuation References: BBC Archive – Dunkirk Evacuation , last accessed 16 November 2013. Churchill, Winston (2003). “Wars are not won by evacuations, 4 June 1940, House of Commons”. In Churchill, Winston S.. Never Give In!: The Best of Winston Churchill’s Speeches. New York: Hyperion. Liddell Hart, B. H. (1999) [1970]. History of the Second World War. New York: Da Capo Press. ISBN 0-306-80912-5. Looseley, Rhiannon (2005).  “Le Paradis apres l’Enfer: the French Soldiers Evacuated from Dunkirk in 1940”  (MA dissertation (History), University of Reading). Franco-British Council. Last accessed 17 November 2013. Nazis invade France  Video analysis on WW2History.com, last accessed 16 November 2013.


Who is the only West Indian bowler to take over 500 wickets in Test cricket?

West Indies all time10 Greatest Fast/pace bowler - Crickety.com Cricket Forum West Indies all time10 Greatest Fast/pace bowler www.crickety.com West Indies have/had so many outstanding fast/pace bowler. The top five was extremely difficult to place in chronological order, specifically what one is looking for, if its durability-The likes of Coutney Walsh, speed-Michael Holding, Economical-Joel Garner and/or Curtly Ambrose Combination of all of the above: The incomparable Malcolm Marshall Meril's top 10 (fast/pace/medium) bowler (1) Malcolm Marshall: Arguably West Indies greatest fast bowler, a combination of speed and unplayable line and length delivery. (2) Curtly Ambrose: Similiar to 'Big Bird' Joel Garner in terms of delivery, one of the most lethal 'yorker' An economical bowler. (3) Joel 'Big Bird' Garner: One of the most difficult bowler to score runs against, very economical bowler. (4) 'Whispering Death' Michael Holding: The quickest of 'em all, defeat batsman with sheer speed, and incredible accuracy. (5) Courtney Walsh: Not as quick as 'Holding, Gilchrist, Patterson and/or Marshall, but the most durable, took most test wickess amongst West Indies fast bowlers. (6) Anderson (Andy) Roberts: One of West Indies premier fast bowler during the 70's (7) Colin Croft: One of the greatest, outswinger, inswinger delivery, can take wickets on any pitch, if not for playing in South Africa, how many wickets could this great West Indian taken? (8) Wesley Hall: The originator of West Indies fast bowlers. in his era, considered to be one of the greatest (9) Charlie Griffith: Partner of Wesley Hall, signature play-The 'lethal yorker' (10) Ian Bishop: Decimated by injuries. A great fast bowler. Notable omissions: (a) Patrick Patterson-one of the quickest, but line and length is not on par with Holding. (b) Roy Gilchrist-Such a great fast bowler, speed and accuracy, but allowed his temper to take precedence over his emotions. (c) Jermaine Taylor-A Talent waiting to happen Players that did not live up to expectation are: Wayne Daniel, Slyvester Clarke, Reon King, and Collymore. Franklin Stevenson played a meagre amount of test so I did not rate him. Note: I did not rate Sir Garfield Sobers because he bowled everything, including spin, medium and pace bowler Anonymous 10 Best West Indian Pace Bowlers Anonymous Here is my list for the 19 best Windies pace bowlers of all time. It's a bit different from Meril's list: 1. Malcolm Marshall. Arguably the greatest pace bowler of all time. Had it all! 2. Curtly Ambrose - speed, hostility and accuracy coming from an awesome height; had the ability to raise his game a couple notches seemingly on demand. A devastating strike bowler. 3. Wes Hall - the pioneer of modern WI pace bowlers; pace, a lion's heart and amazing stamina; the best International pace bowler of his time. 4. Michael Holding - The Rolls Royce of pace bowlers- lightning quick. 5. Andy Roberts - The thinker behind the original Famous Four. 6. Joel Garner - Many of Ambrose's attributes without perhaps his hostility and pace. Big Bird was a giant in so many ways. 7. Courtney Walsh - Mr. Longevity; the first bowler to reach 500 Test wickets - a phenomenal feat for a pace bowler. 8. Manny Martindale - The best of the pioneers of pace bowlers- had pace, hostility and much more. 9. Learie Constantine - Quick, accurate and very hostile. Another of the pioneers. 10. Gary Sobers - the fact that he is the greatest cricketer of all timrs and could bowl in any of three styles should not be held against him. An outstanding exponent of the art of pace bowling; his being left-handed, of course, was a bonus. Respond to response! Anonymous Hello Francis, I'm impressed with your top 10 West Indies pace/fast bowler in response to my opinion. I agree that Sir Garfield Sobers should not be penalized, because of his rare talent of bowling pace and spin, accompanied by being the greatest all-rounder to ever play the game; however, I cannot omit Colin Croft, when Croft left for the rebel tour, he was one of the greatest fast bowler, his economical rating


What name is given to the particle in an atom which carries a negative charge?

Electric Charge in the Atom About Watch and Favorite Watch Watching this resources will notify you when proposed changes or new versions are created so you can keep track of improvements that have been made. Favorite Favoriting this resource allows you to save it in the “My Resources” tab of your account. There, you can easily access this resource later when you’re ready to customize it or assign it to your students. Electric Charge in the Atom Atoms contain negatively charged electrons and positively charged protons; the number of each determines the atom's net charge. Learning Objective Identify factors that determine the atom's net charge Key Points A proton is a positively charged particle located in the nucleus of an atom . An electron has $\frac{1}{1836}$ times the mass of a proton, but an equal and opposite negative charge. An elementary charge -- that of a proton or electron -- is approximately equal to 1.6×10-19Coulombs. Unlike protons, electrons can move from atom to atom. If an atom has an equal number of protons and electrons, its net charge is 0. If it gains an extra electron, it becomes negatively charged and is known as an anion. If it loses an electron, it becomes positively charged and is known as a cation. Term Full Text Overview of Atomic Electrical Charges Atoms, the fundamental building blocks of all molecules, consist of three types of particles: protons, neutrons, and electrons. Of these three subatomic particle types, two (protons and electrons) carry a net electric charge , while neutrons are neutral and have no net charge. Both protons and electrons have charge that is quantized. That is, the magnitude of their respective charges, which are equal each other, is 1. This standard value is equal to approximately 1.6×10-19 Coulombs . Protons Protons are found in the center of the atom; they, with neutrons, make up the nucleus. Protons have a charge of +1 and a mass of 1 atomic mass unit, which is approximately equal to 1.66×10-24 grams. The number of protons in an atom defines the identity of the element (an atom with 1 proton is hydrogen, for example, and an atom with two protons is helium). As such, protons are relatively stable; their number rarely changes, only in the instance of radioactive decay . Electrons Electrons are found in the periphery of the atom and have a charge of -1. They are much smaller than protons; their mass is $\frac{1}{1836}$ amu. Typically in modeling atoms, protons and neutrons are regarded as stationary, while electrons move about in the space outside the nucleus like a cloud. The negatively charged electronic cloud indicates the regions of the space where electrons are likely to be found. The electrons cloud patterns are extremely complex and is of no importance to the discussion of electric charge in the atom. More important is the fact that electrons are labile; that is, they can be transferred from one atom to the next. It is through electronic transfer that atoms become charged. Ions In the ground state , an atom will have an equal number of protons and electrons, and thus will have a net charge of 0. However, because electrons can be transferred from one atom to another, it is possible for atoms to become charged. Atoms in such a state are known as ions. If a neutral atom gains an electron, it becomes negative. This kind of ion is called an anion. If a neutral atom loses an electron, it becomes positive. This kind of ion is called a cation. The steady flow of electrons is called current . Current is what flows through electrical wires and powers electronics items, from light bulbs to televisions.


In Greek mythology, who nightly swam the Hellespont to meet his lover?

Hellespont * People, Places, & Things * Greek Mythology: From the Iliad to the Fall of the Last Tyrant H to Helike Helikon to Hexa Hieroglyphics to Holy Twain Homados to Hystaspes 2 Hellespont The ancient Greek name for the Dardanelles Strait which separates European Turkey from Asian Turkey; the narrow waterway connects the Sea of Marmara to the Aegean Sea ; approximately 37 miles (60 kilometers) long and up to 4 miles (6.5 kilometers) wide. The name literally means Helle’s Sea because it was named after the maiden, Helle , when she fell from the back of the flying ram with the Golden Fleece and drowned in the sea below; Helle and her brother, Phrixus , were attempting to escape the evil plotting of their stepmother, Ino , when Helle fell from the ram and drowned. The Hellespont also claimed the lives of the two young lovers, Leander and Hero ; the city of Abydos was on the Asian side of the Hellespont and the city of Sestos was on the Greek side; each night, Leander would swim from Abydos to Sestos in order to meet the beautiful priestess of Aphrodite (goddess of Love), Hero ; Leander would swim the channel with the lights of Sestos to guide him; one night Leander lost his way in a storm and drowned before he could reach the shore; Hero was so distraught that she threw herself in the sea where she also perished in the cruel water. The Persian army of Xerxes built a 4,077 foot pontoon bridge across the Hellespont during the Persian invasion of Greece in 480 BCE; in order to span the channel, a series of boats were lashed side-to-side and planks were laid across the boats from one shore to the other; when violent winds broke the bridge to pieces, Xerxes had men with whips pronounce curses and deliver three hundred lashes on the water; he lowered a yoke into the water to symbolize his domination and finally branded the water with hot irons; the men who had been responsible for the bridge’s construction were beheaded; after he had calmed down, Xerxes repented and made offerings to the water spirits of the Hellespont so that he might be forgiven for his act of irreverence; to appease the waterway, he burned incense, poured libations, offered myrtle branches, a golden cup and bowl and also a sword; whether Xerxes did these things to appease the Hellespont or as a tribute to the sun god of Greece is not clear, regardless, the bridge was completed and the troops marched safely across. The name of the Hellespont was changed to Dardanelles in honor of ancestor of the Trojans , Dardanos (Dardanus). How to Cite this Page Cut and paste the following text for use in a paper or electronic document report. Stewart, Michael. "People, Places & Things: Hellespont", Greek Mythology: From the Iliad to the Fall of the Last Tyrant. http://messagenetcommresearch.com/myths/ppt/Hellespont_1.html Cut and paste the following html for use in a web report. Stewart, Michael. "People, Places & Things: Hellespont", Greek Mythology: From the Iliad to the Fall of the Last Tyrant. http://messagenetcommresearch.com/myths/ppt/Hellespont_1.html Cut and paste the following html for use in a web report. This format will link back to this page, which may be useful but may not be required. Stewart, Michael. "People, Places & Things: Hellespont", Greek Mythology: From the Iliad to the Fall of the Last Tyrant. http://messagenetcommresearch.com/myths/ppt/Hellespont_1.html


There are two cathedrals in Dublin, Christ Church and St Patrick's, neither belonging to the Roman Catholic faith. To which minority faith do they belong?

St Patrick's Cathedral Irish and Universal Did the Church of Ireland begin at the Reformation? No – the Church of Ireland is that part of the Irish Church which was influenced by the Reformation, and has its origins in the early Celtic Church of St Patrick. Show More... How is it that so many of the ancient church buildings of Ireland belong to the Church of Ireland? Since the days of the Emperor Constantine in the 4th century European states saw themselves as having a central role in the government of the Church. This church-state link was vigorously applied when the Normans came to Ireland in the 12th century. Bishops were required to do homage to the king for their lands, just like earls and barons, who were vassals of the crown. It was therefore accepted, both during and after the Reformation, that the crown should continue to exercise that authority over the church, in which it continued to play a central role. In this way, church property that existed at the time of the Reformation, buildings included, was retained by the reformed, established (state) Church of Ireland. In the 19th century, at the time of the Disestablishment of the Church, its property was confiscated by the state. However, schools, churches and cathedrals were given back, and remain in the possession of the Church to the present day. Is the English monarch head of the Church of Ireland? No. At the time of the Reformation, the English crown (which had jurisdiction over Ireland) claimed to govern the Church of Ireland. For centuries the monarch held that position in the Church of Ireland as the official state Church. However from 1871, when the Church of Ireland was disestablished, and ceased to be the state Church, the crown and government have had no authority or constitutional role in the Church in any part of Ireland. Is the Church of Ireland under the authority of the Archbishop of Canterbury? No. The Church of Ireland is a self-governing part of the Anglican Communion, which means that it is in communion with the See of Canterbury. But it is not under the authority of the Archbishop of Canterbury. The Church of Ireland is led by the Archbishop of Armagh (Primate of All Ireland) and the Archbishop of Dublin (Primate of Ireland). What authority has the Lambeth Conference over the Church of Ireland? The Lambeth Conference (the Archbishop of Canterbury’s ten yearly meeting of Anglican bishops and certain others in full communion) usually issues statements on major theological and moral issues, for the guidance of the various member Churches but they must be accepted by the individual Churches before they become effective. The Church of Ireland is governed only by the preamble and declaration to its own constitution which requires it to: accept and unfeignedly believe all the canonical scriptures of the Old and New Testament . . . as containing all things necessary to salvation profess the faith of Christ as professed by the primitive church maintain inviolate the three orders of bishops, priests or presbyters, and deacons in the sacred ministry Why is the Church of Ireland sometimes called the Anglican Church? The Church of Ireland is sometimes called “Anglican” because it is part of an international fellowship of churches known as the Anglican Communion. This communion is called “Anglican” because many of these churches owe their origin to the missionary outreach of the Church of England (formerly known as Ecclesia Anglicana) and both morally and canonically have looked to Canterbury. Each Church in the Communion is independent with its own pattern of synodical government, by bishops and representatives of the clergy and laity. The bishops meet in conference, usually every ten years, under the presidency of the Archbishop of Canterbury. Any resolutions made by the conference, while in their own right carrying considerable weight, become operable in the different Churches only when they have been officially accepted by them. The struggle to maintain independence and interdependence in communion, challenges these churches to face the attendant iss


The only authenticated portrait of which English novelist, is by her sister Cassandra, and hangs in the National Portrait Gallery?

Portrait | Austenonly Austenonly I thought you all might appreciate a post on the latest developments  regarding the  disputed portrait of Jane Austen now owned by Dr. Paula Byrne. Recently there has been flurry of activity surrounding it, mostly published in the Times Literary Supplement. The first article was by Paul Byrne, and this reiterated, in the main, the arguments she made for positively identifying the portrait as Jane Austen, and having been taken from life, in her BBC 2 programme, Jane Austen: The Unseen Portrait . However, there are a few new points and you might like to hear them. Dr Byrne has  been investigating the view shown on the portrait and seems to have positively identified  it as the view of Westminster Abbey, St Margaret’s Church and Westminster Bridge, which could be seen from one specific place: No.3 The Sanctuary. This house was occupied, in the early 19th century, by Edward Smedley, an Anglican priest who was also senior usher at Westminster School.  Dr.Byrne writes: He was a man with literary interests, whose published poems included Transmigration (1778) and Erin: A geographical and descriptive poem (1810). He was married to Hannah (1754-1825), the daughter of George Bellas, a gentleman who worked as public notary in the High Court of Admiralty, which dealt with all shipping disputes, and who owned estates in the parish of Farnham on the border of Hampshire and Surrey. Their eldest son, also called Edward Smedley (1788-1836), had serious literary aspirations. He won the Seatonian Prize for English Verse at Cambridge in 1813 and from 1814 onwards he published with John Murray of Albemarle Street. His works with Jane Austen’s publisher ranged from The Death of Saul and Jonathan, a Poem (1814) and The Parson’s Choice, or, Town and Country: An Epistle (1821) to Sketches from Venetian History (1831). Edward Smedley Junior therefore had the same publisher as Jane Austen, John Murray, and a slight family connection (see below). However, he also appears to have been a fan of Jane Austen’s works from the evidence of his published correspondence: Pious, antiquarian and serious-minded, the Smedleys seem a far cry from Jane Austen. So it comes as something of a surprise to discover in “Poems by the late Rev. Edward Smedley, A.M.: with a selection from his correspondence and a memoir of his life “(1837) that Smedley Junior was an avid reader of her novels  In addition Dr Byrne notes that a daughter of Anna Austen, Louisa, married the Reverend Septimus Bellas of Monk Sherborne in Hampshire, who was “a collateral relative of George Bellas” Dr Byrne poses the question: do we know exactly what Jane Austen did when she was in London negotiating the terms for the publication of Emma? She poses the theory that Jane Austen may have known the Smedleys and may have visited them at No 3 ,The Sanctuary,where the portrait was made , and where it probably stayed in the Smedley family for some time, most probably in an album of drawings as there appears to be evidence of old glue on the reverse of the portrait. Smedley Junior had two daughters, who grew up to be novelists and Dr Byrne considers they were even influenced by Jane Austen: They both grew up to become novelists strongly influenced by Jane Austen. Menella’s The Maiden Aunt (1849) begins in a very familiar-sounding style – “Emma, the youngest sister of Margaret Forde, married James Ferrars, a captain in the navy, and was left a widow, with two children” – while Elizabeth Anna’s The Runaway (1872) is manifestly a rewriting of Emma (with a mildly lesbian twist). Its publication was welcomed by the Sun newspaper with the announcement that “The future before her as a novelist is that of becoming the Miss Austin of her generation”. One lead might be interesting, regarding the provenance of the portrait. It was sold to Mr Davids by the executrix of Sir John Forster, Barrister. The executrix, on his instructions, burnt all his papers when she had finished administering his estate. However, Paula Byrne has discovered that it was given to him by his nanny, Miss Helen


"The opera, ""Boris Godunov"" by Mussorgsky was based on a play by which Russian author?"

Boris Godunov (Борис Годунов) by Alexander Pushkin · OverDrive: eBooks, audiobooks and videos for libraries Drama Fiction Historical Fiction Non-English Fiction The play Boris Godunov is an epic historical work by one of Russia's greatest poets Alexander Pushkin. Based on life of real historical figure and Russia's first elected ruler Boris Godunov the work incorporates elements of early political satire in Russian literature. Boris Godunov reigned as Tsar from 1598 to 1605. The play consists of 25 scenes and is written predominantly in blank verse. Modest Mussorgsky's opera, Boris Godunov, is based on this play. This audio book features a full cast radio drama performance in Russian language. Boris Godunov is played by Dmitriy Nazarov. Grigori Otrebiev by Yuriy Vasilev. For complete cast list please visit Sovereignclassic.net Дубровский — одно из самых драматичных и лиричных произведений русской классической литературы. Повесть о любви и верности, чести и достоинстве, благородстве и справедливости. Режиссер: Борис Соколов; Исполнитель: Александр Пономарев; Музыка: Борис Соколов; Иллюстрация: Александр Стоцкий; Дизайн: Юлия Стоцкая.


Which 1970's American TV detective series, was created by film writer Abby Mann?

Kojak Kojak Telly SavalasDan FrazerKevin DobsonGeorge Savalas Mark Russell Vince ContiAndre Braugher Country of origin Abby Mann James Duff McAdams Running time Edit Block Kojak title screen, from the first season Kojak is an American television series starring Telly Savalas as the title character, bald New York City Police Department Detective Lieutenant Theo Kojak. It aired from October 24, 1973, to March 18, 1978, on CBS. It took the time slot of the popular Cannon series, which was moved one hour earlier. Kojak's Greek American heritage, shared by actor Savalas, was prominently featured in the series. Production Edit Block The show was created by Abby Mann, an Academy Award-winning film writer best known for his work on drama anthologies such as Robert Montgomery Presents and Playhouse 90. Universal Television approached him to do a story based on the 1963 Wylie-Hoffert "Career Girls Murders". The crime involved the brutal rape and murder of two young professional women in Manhattan. Due to poor police work and the prevailing casual attitude toward suspects' civil rights, the crimes in the Wylie-Hoffert case were pinned on a young African American male, George Whitmore, Jr., who had been arrested on a separate assault charge. After illegally obtaining a confession, the police had the suspect all but convicted until a second investigation by a different team of detectives exonerated the suspect and identified the real killer, a white junkie. Mann developed the project as a gritty police procedural, but with a subtext focusing on institutionalized prejudice and the civil rights of suspects and witnesses. The result was the 1973 made-for-TV movie, The Marcus-Nelson Murders. The opening and closing titles of the film emphasized the point that it was a fictional account of the events that led to the creation of Miranda rights by the US Supreme Court in 1966. Telly Savalas starred in The Marcus-Nelson Murders as a police detective whose last name was spelled "Kojack." The film would serve as a pilot for the Kojak television series. Kojak himself was a composite character, based on a number of detectives, lawyers, and reporters who were involved in the Wylie-Hoffert murder case. Plot Edit Block Telly Savalas as Lt. Theo Kojak with ubiquitous lollipop The series was set in the New York City Police Department's Thirteenth Precinct (the building shown was actually Ninth Precinct),Manhattan South Patrol Borough. The show revolved around the efforts of the tough and incorruptible Lieutenant Theodopolous ("Theo") Kojak (Telly Savalas), a bald, dapper, New York City policeman who was fond of lollipops and using the catchphrase, "Who loves ya, baby?" Kojak was stubborn and tenacious in his investigation of crimes - and also displayed a dark, cynical wit, along with a tendency to bend the rules if it brought a criminal to justice. Savalas described Kojak as a "basically honest character, tough but with feelings -- the kind of guy who might kick a hooker in the tail if he had to, but they'd understand each other because maybe they grew up on the same kind of block." In the early episodes of the series, Kojak smoked heavily; in order to reflect the anti-smoking sentiment gaining momentum on American TV, the writers decided that Kojak had quit smoking. He began sucking on lollipops as a substitute, which became a trademark of the character (although Kojak is frequently seen smoking a cigarillo when he winds up a case by interrogation of the main suspect(s)). The lollipop made its debut in the Season 1 episode "Dark Sunday", broadcast on Dec. 12, 1973; Kojak lights a cigarillo as he begins questioning a witness, but thinks better of it and sticks a lollipop (specifically, a Tootsie Pop) in his mouth instead. Later in the episode, Kevin Dobson's character asks about the lollipop and Kojak replies, "I'm trying to bridge the generation gap." His longtime supervisor was Capt. Frank McNeil (Dan Frazer). Later in the series, McNeil was promoted to Chief of Detectives in Manhattan. Kojak is the commander of the Manhattan South Precinct's detec


Which current cabinet minister is the Labour M.P. for Redditch?

UKPollingReport Election Guide 2010 » Redditch May 9th, 2009 at 2:34 pm Iain Mackintosh “Can I point out that you are predicting a swing of under 2% and that Smith isn’t the most popular person in the government.” Richard, You asked for reasons for my predictions. You know only too well that the Tory opinion poll lead will have evaporated by this time next year, as we emerge from this world recession. People will appreciate that Gordon Browns strong handling of the UK economy will have set in motion that recovery. I think the election in 2010 will be the inverse of 1992 with a surprise Labour victory with a small majority. I am very confident that this seat will be one of the seats retained. In the aftermath, the Tories will get rid of David Cameron and replace him with a right wing leader, following which the Conservatives will become divided and split into two parties, a right wing and a centre right party. I think that Alex Salmond will also go because the SNP will also suffer defeats not only in Glasgow East but also in Dundee East and Na h-Eileanan an lar. The party will blame him for being too smug. At the 2014 general election, there will be a Labour landslide, as the right wing Tory faction and centre right Conservative faction fight each other and divide the vote. Iain Mackintosh Neil, I actually very accurately predicted the result ahead of the Glenrothes By Election, and when I did I got similar comments from Tories and SNP cronies. Glenrothes was a real election. Not an opinion poll or projection. On polling day, I (and Gordon Brown) was proved right and you wrong. Richard Iain Is that the Glenrothes byelection in which suspicions have been raised abour a vast increase in postal votes and where the voting register has mysteriously disappeared? And what was your prediction for the Crewe byelection? Also you know as little about economics as you do about politics. May 9th, 2009 at 11:15 pm Neil Turner Labour has in recent history held on to marginal seats where a cabinet minister has been the sitting MP. One could argue that Labour should have lost this seat in 2005, but they didn’t. My own view is that this time around there could very well be an across the board swing away from labour of 7-10% (higher in some places and slightly lower in others). Unless Jacqui Smith becomes PM after the Euro elections then my own view is that labour will lose this seat. I, like Christian, actually like Jacqui Smith, but I also thought that Michael Portillo was a decent chap and that didn’t save him in Enfield. May 10th, 2009 at 4:37 pm Matt Did Iain predict his party would finish 5th in the Henley byelection behind the BNP and the Greens? Did Iain predict his party would lose the Glasgow East byelection on a swing that exceeded 20%? Or did he predict a glorious Labour triumph in both? Christian I am getting a bit worried – first you say you like Quentin Davies (on the Lewisham East thread), now its Jacqui Smith. Please tell me there is at least one Labour MP you don’t like (eg Ed Balls!). May 10th, 2009 at 5:08 pm Neil Turner Matt, there is one thing to be certain of in UK politics. Both the Labour and Conservatives parties are ‘electoral beasts’. If Labour polls <23% in the forthcoming Euro elections then I genuinely believe that we could have a different Labour Prime Minister by September – Labour will dump Brown if he performs badly enough next month. If this does happen (as per 1990) then things could potentially change – they probably won’t, but potentially could do. My take on Glenrothes is that the constituents in this seat thought that Brown had taken enough of a bashing and they rallied behind labour to a certain extent. Glenrothes is Brown’s part of the world after all! As things currently stand, then Jacqui has little chance of winning, but if she retains her seniority within government and there is some radical change within the labour leadership over the next few months then one never knows. It was only three weeks before the 1992 election that someone could have easily said ‘I’ll have a pint of what you are drin


Which wine was traditionally transported downriver in Rabelo boats?

Construction of the last Rabelo, antique Douro river boat carried Porto wine - Sailing Vessels - Maritime Half Hull Ship Models and Nautical Art Construction of the last Rabelo, antique Douro river boat carried Porto wine Pages: [1]    Go Down Author Topic: Construction of the last Rabelo, antique Douro river boat carried Porto wine  (Read 17410 times) Member Construction of the last Rabelo, antique Douro river boat carried Porto wine « on: November 13, 2007, 08:31:17 AM » Well, we have here on a net in Portugal, a Portuguese Forum -   "The City Amazingly" "A blog of images and a few words about Porto, one extraordinary blog." Wherein appeared an article by Mr.Carlos Romão, concerning the construction of the last Rabelo, an antique river ship used to carry Porto, Portugal wine barrels. (These links pop into a new window, so you may come back and read the rest of the story.) Make a brief but virtual visit to Porto via YouTube. Portugal's Douro River [float=left] [/float] For thousands of years, foreign connoisseurs have cherished the wine that is grown in northeast Portugal on the mountainsides along the Douro River. Douro wine was often mentioned in royal decrees, and by the 13th century it was shipped down the Douro River to the coastal town of Porto, and exported as far afield as Holland. By the beginning of the 17th century as many as 1,200,000 cases reached Porto each year, and in 1638 a German diplomat named Cristiano Kopke founded a Douro wine shipping company that is still in existence today. In 1675 wine destined for Holland was called for the first time by its modern name: Porto. Although, by law, only wine produced in Portugal may be called Porto, other countries accept and respect its translation (Port or Port Wine). These reaches of the Douro have a micro-climate allowing for cultivation of olives, almonds, and especially grapes important for making the famous Port wine. The region around Pinhão and São João da Pesqueira is considered to be the center of Port wine, with its picturesque quintas or farms clinging on to almost vertical slopes dropping down to the river. Traditionally, the wine was taken down river in flat-bottom boats called rabelos, to be stored in barrels in cellars in Vila Nova de Gaia, just across the river from Porto. As you cross the bridge Luís I to Vila Nova de Gaia, you may admire the Rabelo boats on the riverbank. They are the symbol of the famous Port Wine and the trademark of the Port Wine Cellars. The Rabelo boat, which was invented in the 9th century, was used for transporting the products from the farms of the Douro for centuries. In 1792, the Companhia Geral da Agricultura e Vinha do Alto Douro published numerous charters and documents concerning this type of boat, therefore establishing the identity of the Rabelo. The purpose of its peculiar shape was to overcome the natural obstacles of the Douro river and to make the boatmans task easier. The large amount of Port Wine produced in the farms required frequent transportation downriver. The journey lasted more than a week and the conditions were precarious, often leading to dangerous accidents. Following the construction of the railway and the improvement of the public highway, the Rabelo boat gradually lost its importance. Finally, the dams along the Douro river brought its activity to a standstill. Nowadays, this symbol of the Port Wine and trademark of the Cellars still competes fiercely for a place of honour in the regatta of S. João, organized by the Confraria do Vinho do Porto (Port Wine Brotherhood) on June 24th (municipal holiday). The smallboats seen here in Porto, with the broad sails are what this article discusses. This is an unique document and is the only one of its kind. In my opinion, it is an excellent recent historic document and deserves republishing to help preserve its historic significance. The two languages are presented side by side, the original document in Portuguese to preserve the original inflection of the story and then to the right is an English translation. Please be aware that the following is a wo