In which Shakespeare play is 'Feste' a character?

Introduction to Shakespeare's Clown Feste from Twelfth Night   Shakespeare's Characters: Feste (Twelfth Night) From The Works of William Shakespeare. Vol. 16. Ed. Evangeline Maria O'Connor. J.D. Morris and Co. The Clown in this play, who, I am inclined to think, should bear his name all through by as good a right as Touchstone, is a remarkable creation, and very essential to the knitting and coherence of the general play. His musical talent is most diversified; he gives as readily and with equal effect the tender love song suited to the dreamy and poetical being of the Duke, or the noisy catch that shakes the rafters and calls up Malvolio at midnight. Thus catholic in his artistic range, he has a not less wide intellectual scope. He plumbs the depth accurately of his mistress's exhausted sorrow, penetrates the destiny of Maria and Sir Toby's weak pia mater, holds up a mirror to the opalescent humours of the Duke, and takes remarkably good care of his own economical resources, by asking on every occasion when he is safe to obtain � yet free from slyness withal, genial and enjoyable, as he is free of speech. Still, apart from a certain degree of loyalty to his mistress, he knows the world too well � this it is to be wise and to suffer for it, to remain very long in society of the same tone, or to feel much sympathy for anybody, or consequently to get much in return. With no great interest in the practical jests and bear-baitings that are rife around him, he does not refuse, however, to gratify his pique of profession, by lending a helping hand in duping the churlish steward. Lloyd: Critical Essays on the Plays of Shakespeare. ______________________ Of all Shakespeare's clowns, he is the best endowed with a many-sided mirth, as indeed he should be to pass lightly through the mingled romance and roystering of the play and favor all its moods. The sentiment of the Duke is as inebriated as the revelling which Malvolio rebukes. Olivia's protracted grief for her brother is carefully cosseted by her, as if on purpose to give the Clown an opportunity. Clo. Good madonna, why mournest thou? Oliv. Good fool, for my brother's death. Clo. I think his soul is in hell, madonna. Oliv. I know his soul is in heaven, fool. Clo. The more fool, madonna, to mourn for your brother's soul being in heaven. � Take away the fool, gentlemen. All the characters, noble and common, have some weakness which he intuitively rallies. The charm of the comedy lies in these unsubstantial moods of the chief personages which consort with the more substantial whims and appetites of the others. The only sobriety is vested in the Clown; for all his freaks have a consistent disposition. So the lovely poetry of the mock mourners alternates with the tipsy prose of the genuine fleshly fellows. Their hearty caterwauling penetrates to Olivia's fond seclusion, and breaks up her brooding. Feste is everywhere at home. When he plays the curate's part, Malvolio beseechingly cries, "Sir Topas, Sir Topas!" The Clown says aside, "Nay, I am for all waters" � that is, for topaz, diamond, gems of the first water, all many-colored facets, I'll reflect. And he does so in this conversation which he holds with Malvolio, who says, "I am no more mad than you are; make the trial of it in any constant question." Then Feste airs his learning: "What is the opinion of Pythagoras concerning wild-fowl?" and makes his question lead up to a sharp retort, when Malvolio answers, "That the soul of our grandam might haply inhabit a bird"; for then Feste says, "Thou shalt hold the opinion of Pythagoras ere I will allow of thy wits, and fear to kill a woodcock lest thou dispossess the soul of thy grandam." For it was a country notion that the woodcock was the foolishest of birds; so he translates Malvolio's grandam into one, and leaves him to inherit her absence of wits. And Malvolio was so devoured by mortification and anxiety that he does not notice when Feste cannot restrain his burlesquing knack, but makes the pretended curate say that Malvolio's cell "hath bay-windows, t


Who is Katharina's younger sister in Shakespeare's 'Taming of the Shrew'?

The Taming of the Shrew Characters - eNotes.com The Taming of the Shrew Characters The Taming of the Shrew Characters The Taming of the Shrew key characters: In The Taming of the Shrew, Katharina is Baptista’s spirited daughter who is tamed by Petruchio. Petruchio is Katharina’s clever husband who manages to apply the method of training hawks to gain an obedient wife. Bianca is Baptista’s beautiful daughter who captures the hearts of Hortensio, Gremio, and Lucentio. Baptista is a wealthy Paduan who refuses to marry off Bianca before he finds a husband for Katharina. Lucentio woos Bianca by disguising himself as a tutor and marries her secretly without Baptista’s consent. Download Study Guide Start Free Trial Start your free trial with eNotes to access more than 30,000 study guides. Get help with any book. link Link Petruchio—the clever but rough man who tames the “shrew” to be his wife. Katharina—the shrew; a sharp-tongued woman who will not take a husband; She finally capitulates to the overpowering Petruchio and becomes the model wife. Bianca—Katharina’s beautiful younger sister who cannot marry until a man weds Katharina. Lucentio—a young man who wants to marry Bianca; disguises himself as Cambio, a teacher, to woo Bianca covertly. Baptista—the wealthy father of Katharina and Bianca. Gremio—an old man and suitor to Bianca. Hortensio—disguises himself as Litio, a musician, in order to woo Bianca covertly; breaks off his suit when she favors Cambio,... (The entire section is 232 words.) Get Free Access Start your free trial with eNotes for complete access to this resource and thousands more. 30,000+ Study Guides Save time with thousands of teacher-approved book and topic summaries. Get Homework Help Ask real teachers questions on any subject or search 300,000+ answers. On the Go Access link Link Katharina Katharina (kat-uh-REE-nuh), the “shrew,” the spirited elder daughter of Baptista, a well-to-do Paduan gentleman. She storms at her father, her mild young sister, and her tutors until she meets Petruchio, who ignores her protests of rage and marries her while she stands by in stunned amazement. She continues to assert her will, but she finds her husband’s even stronger than her own and learns that submission is the surest means to a quiet life. Her transformation is a painful revelation to Lucentio and Hortensio, who must pay Petruchio their wagers and, in addition, live with wives who are less dutiful than they supposed. Petruchio Petruchio (peh-TREW-kee-oh), her masterful husband, who comes from Verona to Padua frankly in search of a wealthy wife. He is easily persuaded by his friend Hortensio to court Katharina and pave the way for her younger sister’s marriage. Katharina’s manners do not daunt him; in truth, his are little better than hers, as his long-suffering servants could testify. He meets insult with insult and storm with storm, humiliating his bride by appearing at the altar in his oldest garments and keeping her starving and sleepless, all the while pretending the greatest solicitude for her welfare. Using the methods of training hawks, he tames a wife and ensures a happy married life for himself. Bianca Bianca (bee-AHN-kuh), Katharina’s pretty, gentle younger sister, for whose hand Lucentio, Hortensio, and Gremio are rivals. Although she is completely charming to her suitors, she is, in her own way, clever and strong-willed, and she chides her bridegroom for being so foolish as to lay wagers on her dutifulness. Baptista Baptista (bap-TEES-tah), her father, a wealthy Paduan. Determined to treat his ill-tempered daughter fairly, he refuses to let Bianca marry before her. Petruchio’s courtship is welcome, even though its unorthodoxy disturbs him, and he offers a handsome dowry with Katharina, doubling it when he sees the results of his son-in-law’s “taming,” which gives him “another daughter.” Bianca’s marriage without his consent distresses and angers him, but his good nature wins out and he quickly forgives her, watching with delight as Petruchio demonstrates his success with Katharina. Lucentio Lucentio (le


What is the first name of Detective Inspector Rebus, the character created by author Ian Rankin?

Ian Rankin Ian Rankin Keep up to date with Ian by signing up to receive his email newsletter. Please enter your email address in the box below. Subscribe Ian Rankin marks the 30th anniversary of John Rebus 2017 marks the thirtieth anniversary of one of crime fiction’s greatest characters View All Newsletter Keep up to date with Ian by signing up to receive his email newsletter or view older letters in our online newsletter archive. Subscribe Characters John Rebus Rebus is a professional misanthrope made more cynical by the job he does. A flawed, pessimistic, multi-layered character, he delights in flouting authority; he smokes and drinks; he doesn’t play by the rules. Full Profile “Big Ger” Cafferty The gangster who runs Edinburgh, and Rebus’s chief adversary, Cafferty runs a criminal organisation that uses intimidation, bribery and murder to deliver what he wants. Full Profile Malcom Fox Complaints Officer Fox is hardworking and pernickety; a team player, not cynical like Rebus, and not a drinker. Long teetotal, he is an interesting character who is somewhat repressed Full Profile Siobhan Clarke Siobhan plays by the rules; she’s young and ambitious and she embraces the new techniques of policing. She is the perfect foil to Rebus, and the two develop a grudging respect and friendship.


Before he became Archbishop of York, John Sentamu was bishop of which see between 2002 and 2005?

Biography Biography Biographical details for John Sentamu John Tucker Mugabi Sentamu was born into Uganda's Buffalo clan on the 10th June 1949. He is the sixth of thirteen children. Encouraged in his education by English missionaries and teachers, he graduated in law from Makerere University, Kampala and is an Advocate of the High Court of Uganda. He practised Law both at the Bar and at the Bench before he came to the UK in 1974. He read theology at Selwyn College Cambridge where he gained a Masters Degree and a Doctorate. He trained for ordination at Ridley Hall, Cambridge, then part of the Cambridge Federation of Theological Colleges. Following his ordination in 1979 he served as Assistant Chaplain at Selwyn College, Cambridge. From 1979-1982 he was Chaplain at HM Remand Centre Latchmere House and Curate of St Andrew's, Ham in the Diocese of Southwark. From 1982-1983 he was Curate of St Paul's Church, Herne Hill, in South London and from 1983-1984 Priest-in-Charge at Holy Trinity, Tulse Hill and Parish Priest of St Matthias Upper Tulse Hill. He then became Vicar of the joint benefice of Holy Trinity and St Matthias from 1984-1986. Between 1987 and 1989 he was also Priest-in-Charge of St Saviour Brixton Hill. He was appointed Bishop for Stepney in 1996, Bishop for Birmingham in 2002 and Archbishop of York in 2005. He is Primate of England and Metropolitan, a member of the House of Lords and a Privy Councillor. From 1997 to 1999, Dr Sentamu was Adviser to the Stephen Lawrence Judicial Inquiry and he chaired the Damilola Taylor Murder Review, 2002. He chaired the NHS Sickle Cell and Thalassaemia Screening Programme from 2001 to November 2013. He supported and advised workers affected by the closure of the Rover car plant in Birmingham and campaigned against guns, knives, drugs and gangs throughout the Midlands, after the killings of Charlene Ellis and Letisha Shakespeare and worked hard to ensure that their killers are brought to trial. Between 2002 and 2004 he was Chairman of the EC1 New Deal. He became President of Youth for Christ in 2004 and President of the YMCA in April 2005. In 2009,  the Archbishop set up his Youth Trust and also launched his online charity Acts435 – for anyone who has need. In 2013, Dr John Sentamu, chaired an independent Commission on the future of the Living Wage; this followed from his work as Sponsor of the Fairness Commission in York.  Dr Sentamu is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts. His interests include music, cooking, reading, athletics, rugby and football. He is married to Margaret, and they have two grown-up children, Grace and Geoffrey and two grown-up foster children. Details: Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda, L.L.B. 1971. Selwyn College, Cambridge, B.A. 1976, M.A. 1979, Ph.D. 1984 Ridley Hall, Cambridge. Chaplain, HM Remand Centre, Latchmere House 1979 – 1982 Assistant Curate, Ham St Andrew, Diocese of Southwark, 1979 – 1982 Assistant Curate, Herne Hill St Paul, Diocese of Southwark, 1982 – 1983 Priest-in-Charge, Tulse Hill Holy Trinity, Diocese of Southwark, 1983 – 1984 Vicar, Upper Tulse Hill St Matthias, Diocese of Southwark, 1983 – 1984 Vicar, Tulse Hill Holy Trinity and St Matthias, Diocese of Southwark, 1985 – 1996 Priest-in-Charge, Brixton Hill St Saviour, Diocese of Southwark, 1987 – 1989 Honorary Canon Southwark Cathedral, 1993 – 1996 Area Bishop, Stepney, Diocese of London, 1996 – 2002 Consecrated 25 September 1996 in St Paul's Cathedral Bishop for Birmingham, 2002 – 2005 Inaugurated 16 November 2002 in Birmingham Cathedral Elected as Archbishop of York 21 July 2005 Confirmed as 97th Archbishop of York on 5 October 2005 in St Mary-le-Bow, London Inaugurated 30 November 2005 in York Minster.


"Which pop song includes the lyrics ""I'm never gonna dance again, guilty feet have got no rhythm""?"

George Michael Careless Whisper Song Lyrics Lyrics sponsored links It's likely your browser's cookies are disabled. You'll need to turn cookies on. We can only display part of these lyrics to any suspicious robots due to licensing restrictions. I feel so unsure As I take your hand and lead you to the dance floor As the music dies, something in your eyes Calls to mind the silver screen And all its sad good-byes I'm never gonna dance again Guilty feet have got no rhythm Though it's easy to pretend I know your not a fool Should've known better than to cheat a friend And waste the chance that I've been given So I'm never gonna dance again The way I danced with you Video 3 Com Ódio e Gasolina 4 Todos os Meus Passos 5 Assim Que Você Acordar 6 O Som 9 Meu Melhor Caminho 10 Invisível (L.C.E)


Which mythical character owned a sword named 'Arondite'?

Named Weapons - TV Tropes Named Weapons You need to login to do this. Get Known if you don't have an account Share Meet Parsley, Sage , Rosemary, and Thyme , also known collectively as the Scarborough Fair . Balin: Wouldn't bother, lad. Swords are named for the great deeds they've done in battle. Bilbo: What are you saying? That my sword hasn't seen battle? Balin: Not sure it is a sword, to be honest. More of a... letter opener. — The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey In some contexts it is appropriate to give a weapon a name. Usually but not always it is magical, or at least special of some kind. The most famous of these are Public Domain Artifacts , but sometimes they're just ordinary weapons. Swords seems to be most common, but most kinds of weapons can be given names. Legendary Weapons will usually fall into this. If the name is just a personal nickname and not something that is recognized by the world at large, it's I Call It "Vera" . This trope mostly shows up in Speculative Fiction but also shows up in that strange thing we call Real Life . Stock Weapon Names is a Sub-Trope of this, when the weapon appears in several different forms, in several different stories, but with the same name. Names Given to Computers is superficially similar to this, though computers usually actually use their names on networks. Examples     open/close all folders      Myth & Legend and Real Life (They can be hard to separate at times)  Norse Mythology has Odin's spear Gungnir, Thor's hammer Mjölnir, and Loki's/Surt's sword (or wand) Laevateinn. For weapons wielded by mortal heroes we have Sigurd's sword Gram and the cursed sword Tyrfing , heirloom of the berserker Angantyr and his descendants. Laevateinn is also an unfortunately named weapon. To call a sword (or wand) 'damage twig' is anything but badass, as lampshaded in Loki: Agent of Asgard of all things. Norse warriors of the Viking era had a tendency to name their weapons, in imitation of their Migration Era ancestral heroes. Examples crop up by the hundreds in the sagas , which are all part-real history, part-heroic legendry (the proportion varies from pure history to mostly fiction). Just one confirmably historical example would be Grasida ("Greyside"), which began as a sword, was broken, and then was reforged into a spear that went on to serve Gisli, son of Sur, for the rest of his life. Part of this is due to the tendency in Norse poetry to name everything: the kettle the cook uses in Valhalla, the different chains the gods try binding the Fenris-wolf with, each of the rocks they attach those chains to, the thread used to sew Loki's lips together, and on and on. There was a practical reason for the Norsemen's tendency to give names to objects (particularly weapons and shields). They believed in spells that could enhance the effectiveness of inanimate objects, but they all involved speaking the item's name. Therefore, a "nameless" item could not be enhanced through magic spells. From the Nibelungenlied , the Middle High German version of the saga of Siegfried the dragon-slayer, we have his sword Balmung. In the Scandinavian version, the Saga of Sigurd the Dragon-Slayer, the sword is called Gram, while Richard Wagner called the sword of Siegmund and Siegfried in the Ring of the Nibelung Notung (or Nothung, in 19th century spelling). Beowulf 's own sword, Naegling, and the one he borrowed, Hrunting. Arthurian Legend is full of them: Arthur's sword Excalibur, naturally, but also Lancelot's sword Anadight/Arondight and Gawain's Galatine. Early Welsh versions call Arthur's sword Caledfwlch, and also give him a dagger called Carnwennan, a shield called Wynebgwrthucher (or Prydwen), and a spear called Rhongomyniad (or Ron .) The Middle English Alliterative Morte Arthure gives him a second sword, Clarent, meant for peaceful purposes (e.g., ceremony) rather than war. El Cid had two swords: Tizona and Colada The Bhagavad Gita has many. Sri Krisha had a conch named Panchajanya, Arjuna had Devadatta, Bhima had Paundra, Yudhishthira had Anantavijaya. Arjuna also had the bow Gandiva. Boleslaw II


How many public companies comprise the Dow Jones Index?

Companies that make up the Dow Jones Industrial Average Post Jobs Here Dow Jones Industrial Average The Dow Jones Industrial Average is a frequently quoted index of 30 of the nation's top public companies. Each company is weighted based on its market capitalization and the combined value of all 30 equals the average. The companies are chosen to give a broad reflection of corporate industry in the U.S. Below are the 30 companies that make up the average along with their stock symbol, primary business and their index weighting. Apple was added in March 2015, replacing AT&T. See stock quotes of    all 30 companies . Company Stock          Symbol Primary          Group


Previous Princes of Wales Previous Princes of Wales The Prince of Wales and The Duchess of Cornwall The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Prince Harry Residences Previous Princes of Wales The Prince of Wales's Standard for Wales, the personal flag His Royal Highness uses during visits to the Principality, is based on the Arms of Llewelyn ap Gruffydd, the last native Prince of Wales. Llewelyn the Last (1248-82) had declared himself Prince of Wales in 1258 as he tried to regain territories surrendered to the English after the death of Llewelyn the Great (1194-1240). The title was recreated in 1301 for Edward of Caernarfon, the future Edward II. It was the first time the eldest son of the King of England was invested as Prince of Wales, making Edward II the first of the current line of Princes of Wales, of which His Royal Highness is the 21st. Edward was born at Caernarfon in North Wales (where the Investiture of The Prince of Wales took place in 1969), but was in Lincoln when he was given the title in 1301 at the age of 16. He acceded as Edward II on 8th June 1307. Edward did not pass his Welsh title to his son, Edward III. But his grandson, another Edward, the Black Prince, was created Prince of Wales at the age of 12 in 1343 at Westminster. Since then the title has been held by the eldest surviving son of most kings and queens of England. There is no automatic succession to the title, but it is normally passed on when the existing Prince of Wales accedes to the throne. The title becomes merged in the Crown and is renewed only at the Sovereign's pleasure. Six Princes of Wales died before they became king, including Prince Arthur, eldest son of Henry VII and Elizabeth of York. He was created Prince of Wales at the age of three in November 1489, and invested in February 1490 at Westminster. Prince Arthur died in 1502, and the title went to his brother, later to become Henry VIII. Prince Henry, eldest son of James I and Anne of Denmark, was 16 when he was created Prince of Wales in June 1610 at Westminster. He died in November 1612 - and was succeeded as Prince of Wales by his brother, the future Charles I. Prince Frederick, eldest son of George II and Queen Caroline, was created Prince of Wales in 1729, but died before his father. His son, the future George III, became Prince of Wales when he was 12. Queen Victoria created her first son Prince of Wales in December 1841, four weeks after he was born; he had to wait until January 1901 before becoming King Edward VII. Less than 10 months later, in November 1901, the future King George V was created Prince of Wales - at the age of 36. Prince Edward, son of King George V and Queen Mary, was created Prince of Wales on his 16th birthday, on 23rd June 1910. He was invested on 13th July 1911, at Caernarfon Castle. Edward became King Edward VIII on 20th January 1936. On his abdication, on 10th December 1936, the throne passed to his brother, King George VI - grandfather of the present Prince of Wales. Princes of Wales since 1301 Edward (son of Edward I and Eleanor of Castile) Created Prince of Wales on 1st February 1301, aged 16, in Lincoln.  Acceded as Edward II on 8th June 1307 Edward (son of Edward III and Philippa of Hainault) Created Prince of Wales on 12th May 1343, aged 12, at Westminster Died on 8th June 1376 Richard (son of Edward, Prince of Wales and Joan of Kent) Created Prince of Wales on 20th November 1376, aged nine, at Havering Acceded as Richard II on 22nd June 1377 Henry (son of Henry IV and Mary de Bohun) Created Prince of Wales on 15th October 1399, aged 12, at Westminster  Acceded as Henry V on 20th March 1413 Edward (son of Henry VI and Margaret of Anjou) Created Prince of Wales on 15th March 1454, aged five months Invested on 9th June 1454, at Windsor Died on 4th May 1471 Edward (son of Edward IV and Elizabeth Woodville) Created Prince of Wales on 26th June 1471, aged seven months, at Westminster Acceded as Edward V on 9th April 1483 Edward (son of Richard III and Anne of Warwick) Created Prince of Wales on 24th August 1483, aged 10 Invested on 8th September at York


What name is given to the dot on top of the letter 'i'?

Grammar Girl : What Is the Dot over the Letter "i" Called? :: Quick and Dirty Tips ™ Cheryl Butler What Is the Dot over the Letter "i" Called? English writers didn't always put a dot over the letters "i" and "j." Find out when and why they started. By Grammar Girl September 25, 2014 I’ve long been fascinated by the dot over the letter i, which like the dot over the letter j, is called a tittle. Did you know that we didn’t always have a dot over the letter i in English, or that Turkish has an i with a dot and an i without a dot, or that the dot over the letter i wasn’t always a dot? The Dot Wasn't Always a Dot The first mark over the i in English looks like an upside down u or crescent moon. It's from the Gutenberg Bible published in 1455, and in the book where I found most of this information— The History and Technique of Lettering by Alexander Nesbitt—it's put forward as the first example of a mark over the letter i. The reason those marks started appearing in the first place is that with the Gothic writing of the time, many of the letters had very similar angles and line widths and were written so that they touched each other, making it nearly impossible to tell the difference between the sets of letters im and un when they were next to each other (as you can see in the image above). As writing styles changed, the upside down u became more like a swoosh or a big accent mark, and eventually in 1514 we are presented with the first example of an actual dot over the letter i. Once it was there, it stayed even though lettering styles changed, and the dot was no longer necessary to tell the difference between combinations of letters. Turkish Has an "i" with a Dot and an "i" Without a Dot The Turkish alphabet has two kinds of i—one with a dot and one without—which has caused problems when cell phone keyboards don’t properly distinguish between the two. People believe they are typing one letter but they end up with the other one, which can change the meaning of their message. A recent article on Gizmodo told the story of a man who was murdered after he accidentally sent an insult to someone because his cell phone used the wrong version of the letter i. Sticks and stones may break your bones, but in this case words actually did lead to a killing. All because of that dot over the letter i.


Name the soldier, with whom Anna Karenina falls in love, their affair ending tragically in her death?

Free Anna Karenina Essays and Papers Color Rating   Regaining Control in Anna Karenina - Regaining Control in Anna Karenina  Anna Karenina features significant clusters of scenes, all of which describe notable moments in the development of the novel's major figures. One of the most important clusters is when Anna travels to see Vronsky. On her way her perceptions change; she throws her "searchlight" upon herself. Arriving at the next station she sees the rails and knows what must be done. Anna has had control over her own life taken away from her, due to the societal limitations on her choices as a woman....   [tags: Tolstoy Anna Karenina Essays] :: 1 Works Cited [preview] Judgment in Anna Karenina - The question of judgment and sympathies in Anna Karenina is one that seems to become more complicated each time I read the novel. The basic problem with locating the voice of judgment is that throughout the novel, there are places where we feel less than comfortable with the seemingly straightforward, at times even didactic presentation of Anna and Vronsky's fall into sin alongside Levin's constant moral struggle. As Anna's story unfolds in its episodic manner within the context of the rest of the novel, Tolstoy seems to be trying to make the fact of her guilt more and more clear to us; at the same time though, we have more and more difficulty in tracing out the specific locus of th...   [tags: Tolstoy Anna Karenina Essays] :: 1 Works Cited [preview] Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy - Anna Karenina by Leo Tolstoy is a novel about love and marriage among the Russian aristocracy in the 1870s. Anna is young, beautiful woman married to a powerful government minister, Karenin. She falls in love with the elegant Count Vronsky and after becoming pregnant by him, leaves her husband Karenin and her son Seryozha to live with her lover. Despite the intervention of friends such as her brother Oblonsky, an adulterer himself, she is unable to obtain a divorce, and lives isolated from the society that once glorified her....   [tags: Tolstoy Anna Karenina Russian Literature] 1560 words [preview] Less Could be More in Anna Karenina - Less Could be More in Anna Karenina    Anna Karenina was well-written, with a good plot, and valuable themes. But it fell short in each of these categories, because Tolstoy simply tried to do too much. The language was beautiful but, at times, far too descriptive. The plot was also well written, but tedious and hard to follow in many parts of the book. And the Themes were great and important, but they were many, and at times, not appropriate for this book. The book was great, but it could have said much more, and been better, if Tolstoy had said a little less....   [tags: Tolstoy Anna Karenina Essays] 827 words [preview] Themes of Life and Death in Anna Karenina - Themes of Life and Death in Anna Karenina  The novel, Anna Karenina, parallels its heroine's, Anna Karenina, moral and social conflicts with Constantin Levin's internal struggle to find the meaning of life. There are many other underlying themes which links the novel as a whole, yet many critics at the time only looked upon its critical view of Russian life. Henry James called Tolstoy's novels as "loose and baggy monsters' of stylessness, but Tolstoy stated of Anna Karenina ".....I am very proud of its architecture--its vaults are joined so that one cannot even notice where the keystone is." That is absolutely correct, because within Anna Karenina, there exists many themes that are all lin...   [tags: Tolstoy Anna Karenina Essays] :: 1 Works Cited [preview] Use Of Indirect Characterization in Anna Karenina - Use Of Indirect Characterization in Anna Karenina            Russian author, Leo Tolstoy, is famous for his novels, among them, Anna Karenina . It is said that Tolstoy reaches "unsurpassed perfection in the realistic art of the novel" with Anna Karenina . In the novel Anna Karenina , Tolstoy leads the reader through Anna Arkadyevna Karenin's life and all the people who surround her. The reader follows Anna as she sorts out


Although he started and ended his career with Yorkshire, for which other county did Darren Gough play cricket from 2003-07?

Darren Gough: A dazzling, entertaining cricketer; England and Yorkshire legend - Cricket Country › Darren Gough: A dazzling, entertaining cricketer; England and Yorkshire legend Darren Gough, born on September 18, 1970, is a former England and Yorkshire fast bowler and handy lower-order batsman. Jaideep Vaidya profiles the man who was called the pulse of the England dressing room during his time. | Updated : July 7, 2014 1:21 AM IST Darren Gough © Getty Images Darren Gough, born on September 18, 1970, is a former England and Yorkshire fast bowler and handy lower-order batsman. Jaideep Vaidya profiles the man who was called the pulse of the England dressing room during his time. It is a huge pity that Darren Gough was probably born 10 years too early. Born in 1970, and having played majority of his cricket in the 1990s, a character Gough was unlucky to have been part of possibly the worst England cricket team of all time. The word ‘character’ has been deliberately used here, instead of the more clichéd ‘talent’, because Gough was such a wholehearted and colourful one. He was, as David Lloyd rightly termed, “the heartbeat of the England team”, always enjoying his cricket and doing his best to ensure that his mates enjoy it with him. Not once in his career did he ever have the fear of failure; he was as happy-go-lucky as they come. He was the sort of bloke who wouldn’t give a damn about homework or bother to find out who the opposition was. It didn’t matter to him; all that mattered was that he was going to have to take the ball and bat in his hand and deliver. And if he didn’t, never mind, there was always tomorrow. That isn’t to say that Gough was an unserious cricketer who wouldn’t mind dabbling in mediocrity. You sure can’t say that about a man who became the first England cricketer to get 200 wickets in One-Day Internationals (ODIs) and was, until James Anderson went past him in 2013 , the country’s highest wicket-taker in the format. He was a very noticeable man on the field, built with a somewhat stocky frame and a unique bowling action to go along with it. He used to charge in, huffing and puffing like a freight train with his chest expanding and contracting faster than a marathon runner. His delivery stride would include a leap in the air coupled with a side-on action before delivering the ball. He wasn’t Allan Donald in pace, and neither was he Wasim Akram in swing, but he was just the right amount of both and made up for any shortcomings with the energy he brought to the game. When English cricket was going through a severe bad phase after the retirement of Ian Botham and before the dawn of the Freddie Flintoff generation, Gough was the ‘go-to man’ for his captain. This wasn’t just because he was a capable bowling all-rounder and one of the best in the business, but also because of the influence he had on the dressing room, especially on the younger players towards the latter half of his career. “Gough was my trump card. He was our Botham,” wrote Nasser Hussain in his autobiography Playing with Fire. “When I became captain I’d identified certain people from whom I had to have 100 per cent support, and Gough was right up there in our team. I love him to death and think he has been arguably our most influential bowler since Botham, but he was also dangerous in that he was such a magnet and such an influence in the dressing room that the young players took notice of anything he said.” Gough was, as his autobiography is aptly titled, a ‘Dazzler’; and he very well knew it. September 18, 1970 was a sad day for the world of rock’n'roll. It was the day when Jimi Hendrix was found dead at the age of 27 in his London home. However, as Gough would observe in his autobiography, “That date in 1970 may have been a bad day for rock’n'roll, but for the Gough family, and the cricket world in general, the more important event of the day was the arrival of Trevor and Christine’s first son, Darren.” Gough did not find out about his connection with Hendrix until much later, and when he did his reaction apparently was, “One legend go


"Who composed a set of 30 variations for the harpsichord which he named the ""Goldberg Variations""?"

Goldberg Variations - Johann Sebastian Bach - Piano Society (Admins and Artists only) Goldberg Variations - BWV.988 The Goldberg Variations, BWV 988, are a set of 30 variations for harpsichord. First published in 1741 as the fourth in a series Bach called Clavier-ï¿œbung, "keyboard practice", the work is considered to be one of the most important examples of variation form. It is named after Johann Gottlieb Goldberg, who may have been the first performer. The tale of how the variations came to be composed comes from a biography of Bach written by Johann Nikolaus Forkel: "For this work we have to thank the instigation of the former Russian ambassador to the electoral court of Saxony, Count Kaiserling, who often stopped in Leipzig and brought there with him the aforementioned Goldberg, in order to have him given musical instruction by Bach. The Count was often ill and had sleepless nights. At such times, Goldberg, who lived in his house, had to spend the night in an antechamber, so as to play for him during his insomnia. ... Once the Count mentioned in Bach's presence that he would like to have some clavier pieces for Goldberg, which should be of such a smooth and somewhat lively character that he might be a little cheered up by them in his sleepless nights. Bach thought himself best able to fulfill this wish by means of Variations, the writing of which he had until then considered an ungrateful task on account of the repeatedly similar harmonic foundation. But since at this time all his works were already models of art, such also these variations became under his hand. Yet he produced only a single work of this kind. Thereafter the Count always called them his variations. He never tired of them, and for a long time sleepless nights meant: 'Dear Goldberg, do play me one of my variations.' Bach was perhaps never so rewarded for one of his works as for this. The Count presented him with a golden goblet filled with 100 louis-d'or. Nevertheless, even had the gift been a thousand times larger, their artistic value would not yet have been paid for." Forkel wrote his biography in 1802, more than 60 years after the events related, and its accuracy has been questioned. The lack of dedication on the title page of the "Aria with Diverse Variations" also makes the tale of the commission unlikely. Goldberg's age at the time of publication (14 years) has also been cited as grounds for doubting Forkel's tale, although it must be said that he was known to be an accomplished keyboardist and sight-reader. In a recent book-length study, keyboardist and Bach scholar Peter Williams contends that the Forkel story is entirely spurious. The aria on which the variations are based was suggested by Arnold Schering not to have been written by Bach. More recent scholarly literature (the edition by Christoph Wolff, cited below) suggests there is no basis for such doubts. The structure of the Goldberg Variations deserves some explanation. It can be seen as a circle, starting and ending with the Aria. Between those two endpoints, we find 30 variations, organized in ten groups of three variations. Each variation is supported by the same bass line, and, more or less, the same harmonic structure, although some of them are in minor key. The 3-variation groups always start with a variation of varied structure (a dance, a fughetta, a two- or three-part invention etc.). Then comes a virtuoso one, followed by a canon. In the first canon, 'All unisono', the second voice is the repetition of the first one. In the second one ('Alla Seconda'), the second voice starts one tone higher, and so on until the canon 'Alla Nona', where the interval between the two voices is a 9th. In order to avoid total symmetry, which could bring some dryness and a too abstract character, Bach no longer writes a canon for the last set of three pieces, but rather a 'Quodlibet'. In this marvellous piece, the bass line is superimposed by two then-popular German songs, 'Ich bin so lang nicht bei dir g'west' and 'Kraut und Rï¿œben haben mich vertrieben'. Only Bach could have so seamlessly inte


"Which long running TV series is based on ""The Constable"" series of novels by author Nicholas Rhea?"

The Constable books - the Heartbeat stories (2011). Many other Constable books filled in the narrative between those two events. One of their many admirers was the Head of Drama at Yorkshire Television, and this led to the sale of the television rights to what eventually became Heartbeat . The early series not only used the location and many of the major characters of Nicholas Rhea's books, they also drew on his storylines. Nicholas Rhea played an active part in the storyline process throughout the show's lifetime, and his advice on police procedure and Yorkshire life in the sixties was always highly appreciated by the programme makers. When Heartbeat came to an end, Nicholas Rhea has decided that it was time for Constable Nick to take his well earned retirement. But neither he nor his readers were ready to say goodbye, and retirement has brought Nick new challenges, helping to create a small private police force of monk-constables serving Maddleskirk Abbey and its adjoining college. Constable on Trial There are more stories to be told, as well, about Nick's earlier life. Constable on Trial , the first volume of a projected new series, takes us back in time as Detective Constable Rhea, stationed in the popular seaside resort of Strensford as a somewhat raw recruit, is given an attachment to CID. As Nicholas Rhea explains, there is an autobiographical element in this, too: "When patrolling in uniform, especially in the lonely night hours, young constables would dream of becoming a detective or having their own country beat. I was no exception and although the seaside town where I served my two years' probation provided much of interest, the CID promised extra excitement and intrigue. Detective Constable Nick is kept busy as he endeavours to trace a stolen garden spade, a sleeping baby in a car driven away by a thief and someone who stole a make-shift hearse with a corpse on board. And who was the phantom knicker-pincher of Harbour Rise? He even finds himself in Aidensfield trying to outwit the roguish Claude Jeremiah Greengrass, and solving the case of the scary noises coming from a holiday cottage. Throughout his early days Nick, like many other detectives, nurses an ambition to arrest a murderer, but no opportunities come his way - until a killer on the run seeks refuge in Strensford and an elderly lady is found dead at home. Order Constable on Trial Constable over the Hill . Now at last the wheel has come full circle. During his final days at Aidensfield, Nick has much to consider, both private and professional. In addition to his personal concerns there are duties to complete as he struggles to balance his family's needs against the demands of the police service. However, crimes and general police duties cannot be ignored whilst the resident constable is preparing to depart. Nick is challenged to solve a centuries-old Aidensfield murder mystery but is also expected to trace a coal thief before he burns the evidence. And what is Claude Jeremiah Greengrass up to? He is secretly spending a lot of time in woodland without his beloved dog, Alfred. Intense pressure comes to Nick and his family because they must find a suitable house before he assumes his new responsibilities. Will the family purchase the police house? And is it true that Claude Jeremiah Greengrass is making a serious bid to buy it? As he struggles to finalise his ambitious plans, some surprising offers are made to Constable Nick as he prepares for the next stage of his career. Constable over the Hill


For his role in which film did Al Pacino win the Oscar for best actor in 1992?

1992 Academy Awards® Winners and History Scent of a Woman (1992) Actor: AL PACINO in "Scent of a Woman", Robert Downey, Jr.         in "Chaplin", Clint Eastwood in "Unforgiven" ,         Stephen Rea in "The Crying Game", Denzel Washington         in "Malcolm X" Actress: EMMA THOMPSON in "Howards End", Catherine Deneuve in "Indochine",         Mary McDonnell in "Passion Fish", Michelle Pfeiffer         in "Love Field", Susan Sarandon in "Lorenzo's         Oil" Supporting Actor: GENE HACKMAN in "Unforgiven" ,         Jaye Davidson in "The Crying Game", Jack Nicholson in "A Few Good         Men", Al Pacino in "Glengarry Glen Ross", David         Paymer in "Mr. Saturday Night" Supporting Actress: MARISA TOMEI in "My Cousin Vinny", Judy Davis in "Husbands         and Wives", Joan Plowright in "Enchanted April",         Vanessa Redgrave in "Howards End", Miranda Richardson         in "Damage" Director: CLINT EASTWOOD for "Unforgiven" ,         Robert Altman for "The Player", Martin Brest for "Scent         of a Woman", James Ivory for "Howards End", Neil         Jordan for "The Crying Game" A          large number of non-American films and performers received          nominations in 1992, and Variety actually dubbed it          - "The Year of the Visa." (Foreign nominees won in 10 different categories.) But there          were many representative Hollywood films and actors/actresses          that won Oscars or were considered for awards as well. During          the nominations period, the awards were also proclaimed as the "Year          of the Woman," although it was still thought that Hollywood         provided few roles for women thespians. The Best Picture winner was actor / producer          / director Clint Eastwood's deconstructed western Unforgiven .          From an Oscar-nominated script by David Webb Peoples, the film          told the tale of a corrupt violent sheriff in the town of Big          Whiskey in 1880s Wyoming, and a retired bounty hunter/pig farmer          who emerges from retirement for one last act of vengeance against          a prostitute-attacker. Before this film, Eastwood hadn't even          been nominated for an Oscar, although he had directed over          a dozen films and appeared in dozens more. Eastwood's film had nine nominations and four Oscar          awards - Best Picture, Best Supporting Actor, Best Director,          and Best Film Editing. Unforgiven 's          Best Picture award was a distinction - it was the third western          film to ever win the Best Picture Oscar. [The first two western          films to be recognized as Best Pictures were Cimarron (1930/31) and Dances          With Wolves (1990).] The other four Best Picture nominees were: writer/director Neil Jordan's plot-twisting           Irish film about an IRA terrorist, The Crying Game (with           six nominations and one win - Best Original Screenplay) producer/director Rob Reiner's military courtroom           drama A Few Good Men (with four nominations and no           wins). It was the only Best Picture nominee without any           Oscar wins American director James Ivory's impressive-looking           Merchant-Ivory production of E. M. Forster's classic 1910           novel Howards End (with nine nominations and three           wins - Best Actress, Best Adapted Screenplay (for Ruth Prawer           Jhabvala), and Best Art Direction) director Martin Brest's story of an embittered           ex-lieutenant, Scent of a Woman (with four nominations           and one win) Howards End, The Crying Game, and The          Player, with a combined total of 18 Oscar nominations,


In 2006, which planet in our solar system was re-classified as a dwarf planet and is now classified alongside Eris and Ceres?

Pluto Re-Classified Listening to the Beyond - I PLUTO RE-CLASSIFIED Reflections on the re-definition of our solar system (Picture source) *** August and September 2006 saw a highly controversial series of sweeping changes in the definition of our solar system,resulting in the much lamented ‘demoting’ of the former planet Pluto to ‘dwarf planet’ status. Before exploring the meaning of these decisions, let’s review what actually happened. In the world of scientific astronomy, the International Astronomical Union is the committee responsible for naming and classifying newly discovered celestial objects. It is composed of eminent astronomers from many countries who meet periodically in different places, with the huge task of 'ordering' the multitude of new objects being discovered daily, thanks to recent advances in technology. The recent meeting in Prague was a particularly controversial one. The re-classification of Pluto, however, is not a new theme. It has an interesting history: already in the late 1990s, the move to ‘demote’ Pluto was afoot, but hotly contested, and eventually quashed around the Millennium.   The Kuiper Belt Meanwhile, many new categories of objects were being discovered and named. In the early 1990s, a large disk of matter was discovered all round the outer edge of the solar system, and named the Kuiper Belt. Where older textbooks showed ‘nothing’ beyond the orbit of Pluto, we suddenly had a sky teeming with objects, categorised with bizarre names like Plutinos, Cubewanos and Centaurs. It is this latter group which is of most interest for our purposes. (See also the article on this site 'All Change Please' ) Healers in the Sky In 1977, the anomalous object Chiron was discovered. In the Greek mythology Chiron was a wise Centaur who represents the shamanic figure of the Wounded Healer. So unlike anything in the solar system was this new object that it was re-classified several times, and indeed still retains ‘membership’ of the categories of asteroid and comet. However, once the Kuiper Belt was discovered, a whole ‘herd’ of celestial Centaurs began to appear and were gradually named, after Centaurs in the mythology. So Chiron found his ‘tribe’! Astronomically, these objects share their key features with Chiron: all have very elliptical orbits, steeply inclined to the ecliptic, and they mostly cross over the orbits of one or more planets from Saturn outwards to Neptune. Homeward Bound The Centaurs tend inwards to the Sun, then move outwards again to the Plutonic realm in the further reaches of the solar system from whence they are said to have originated. The Sun symbolises the Light Within, the central integrative factor around which all else revolves. Pluto’s realm is the Underworld, the faraway place of fertile darkness, which represents the place where the shades of the departed go, for a time of purification and preparation for re-birth. It is also metaphorically ‘underground’, where the seeds of new life germinate, where the unborn nestle in safety until called forth by their need to emerge. The Centaurs are said to be the archaic remnants of our origins, the pristine remains of the log-past beginnings of our own Solar System. They symbolise the archaic fragments within ourselves, the 'primal human' archetypal within which we will meet on our journey to our own centre. This is a reflection of our own developmental process, as well as the theme of our human continuity through the on-going chain of ancestral connections. This is the 'stuff' of our incarnation, which may either support or sabotage our sense of purpose. From the Centaur point of view, bearing witness to these inchoate beginnings is an important aspect of the process of individuation. In ignoring our 'animal selves' we become unable to be custodians of the natural world, our home. This is the condition in which we find ourselves today. Lord of the Underworld Pluto actually shares all characteristics with the Centaurs, including the fact that it actually crosses the orbit of its inner neighbour, Neptune! Poignantly, Pluto last emerged fr


Which Mexican girl is currently the world's No.1 lady golfer?

10 Most Famous Mexican Athletes | Made Man 10 Most Famous Mexican Athletes Facebook Twitter Stumble Google+ Save The 10 most famous Mexican athletes represent a cross-section of sports, but hew closely to the triumvirate of soccer, boxing and golf. And, while two of the ten listed were not born in Mexico, they have become Mexican icons due to their ancestry and their own supreme talent, allowing their country to claim them as their own. Hugo Sanchez. Born in Mexico City, Sanchez is hailed as the greatest Mexican soccer player of all time. He won five consecutive league titles with Spanish giant Real Madrid, and scored 46 goals playing for the Mexican National team, including three World Cup appearances. Sanchez was famous for his flamboyant playing style, and his habit of somersaulting after scoring a goal. Since his retirement, he's coached the National Team and remains one of the most popular and famous of all Mexican athletes. Oscar De La Hoya. Although he was born in Los Angeles, De La Hoya's parents hail from Mexico where boxing ran in the family. Both De La Hoya's father and grandfather were boxers, and De La Hoya himself started boxing at the age of six. After winning an Olympic gold medal in 1992, De La Hoya turned pro and won his first world title in 1995. In 2004, De La Hoya became the first boxer in history to win world titles in six different weight classes, and his model looks and great talent earned him the nickname "Golden Boy." Though some Mexican fans would have preferred a rougher-looking fighter, they embrace him as a national hero to this day. Ana Guevara. Born in Sonora, Guevara gained fame as an elite tack-and-field star, earning a silver medal in the 2004 Olympics in Athens. Her standing as one of the few Mexican running stars of international renown made her the pride of her country, and her fame continues as she recently ran for election in Mexico City. Eduardo Najera. Only the second player born in Mexico to play in the NBA, Najera's gritty, physical style of basketball has made him the pride of Mexicans everywhere, and his commitment to social activism cements his legacy as one of the ten most famous Mexican athletes. Fernando Valenzuela. He is a Mexican-born baseball pitcher, who joined the Los Angeles Dodgers in 1981, and became the first rookie pitcher ever to win the Cy Young Award. Rotund and pleasant, Valenzuela became not just the most famous athlete in Mexico, but one of the most famous people in Latin America and is still beloved today for his talent and humility.  Lee Trevino. The American-born son of Mexican immigrants, Trevino's fluid golf style won him six Major Championships, and his easygoing, humorous manner earned him the respect and adulation of sports fans.  Julio Cesar Chavez. This Mexican-born boxing legend won six World Titles in three different weight divisions, and was, for years, considered the best fighter in the world. His fierce style of boxing endeared him to Mexican fans , and he is still one of the ten most famous Mexican athletes today. Chavez was recently ranked the 24th greatest boxer in history by ESPN.  Cuauhtemoc Blanco. One of Mexico's all-time greatest soccer players, Blanco's pinpoint passes and impeccable ball control, as well as his fiery temper and willingness to engage in trash talk with his opponents, make him a controversial and popular sports figure. Lorena Ochoa. As the first Mexican-born golfer ever to be ranked number one in the world, Ochoa won two Major Championships and 30 other tournaments before recently retiring. Her foundation builds and runs schools in Guadalajara for impoverished students, and her dedication to improving the lives of those in need, as well as her remarkable success on the golf course, has made her one of the most famous Mexican athletes of all time. Marco Antonio Barrera. Barrera won seven world boxing titles in three different weight classes, and his memorable trilogy of fights with fellow Mexican, Eric Morales, are considered three of the best boxing matches in history. Barrera's clean looks earned him the moniker "Ba


Perak and Perlis are both states of which South East Asian country?

About Malaysia do you know how many states there are? 15. Selangor 16. Terengganu It also shares land borders with Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore, Thailand and maritime borders with Vietnam and the Philippines. There are three main destinations in Malaysia, they are Peninsula Malaysia , Sabah and Sarawak which are both in East Malaysia. Malaysia’s main airport is the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) . It serves as the main gateway into the country. However, in addition to KLIA, there are also several international airports located around the country. They is the Langkawi International Airport , the Penang international airport, the Johor Bahru international airport, the Kota Kinabalu international airport and the Kuching international airport. About Malaysia - Background History Before the Second World War and before Malaysia achieved its independence in 1957, Peninsula Malaysia comprised of a Federation of several Malay states, unferderated Malay states and several Straits Settlements crown colonies. The Federated Malay States were Selangor, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang and Perak while Johor, Kedah, Kelantan Perlis and Terengganu make up the unfederated Malay states. The crown colonies during that period were the historical cities of Malacca, Penang Island and Singapore. Singapore was initially part of Malaysia but it was expelled in 1965. East Malaysia during the pre war period consisted of the North Borneo colony (Sabah) and the State of Sarawak that was owned and ruled by the “Brookes” family. After the Second World War, all these states were federated together to form the Federation of Malaya which later gained independence from the British in 1957. The lowering of the British Union Jack flag coincided with the simultaneous raising of the first Malaysian flag at midnight at Dataran Merdeka on 31st August 1957. About Malaysia – Climate Malaysia has an equatorial tropical climate. Basically it’s hot and wet all year round. From October to February, you have the north east monsoon which washes over East Malaysia and the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. Flooding during this time of the year is a common occurrence. From April to October, you have the south west monsoon. The areas most affected by this monsoon rain include Kuala Lumpur and the southern region of Peninsula Malaysia . Even though, there is a lot of wet weather in this country, it is characterized by brief intense showers which ultimately give way to a bright and sunny afternoon. About Malaysia – Regions Peninsula Malaysia Peninsular Malaysia comprises of the entire Malay Peninsula that lies between Thailand and Singapore. It is divided into four (4) regions. The Central Region, Northern Region, East Coast Region and the Southern Region. It is home to the country’s capital Kuala Lumpur and the bulk of the country’s economic activity is also found here. Naturally with most of the economic activity centered on Peninsular Malaysia, the majority of the Malaysian population is also found in this part of the country. Comparatively, the west coast is more developed than the east coast of Peninsula Malaysia. Both the east coast and west coast of Peninsula Malaysia is separated geographically by a mountain range known as the Titiwangsa Mountains. About Malaysia - Central Region The central region comprises of: Kuala Lumpur Selangor Putrajaya This is the more developed part of Peninsular Malaysia with the states of Selangor, as well as two Federal Territories, Kuala Lumpur and Putra Jaya. Malaysia's capital city Kuala Lumpur and the new administrative centre of Putrajaya, are all located within this region. The majority of the Chinese population also reside in this region. About Malaysia - Northern Region The Northern Region is made up of the states of: Perak Penang (UNESCO World Cultural Heritage City) Kedah (UNESCO Global Geo Park) Perlis The Northern Region is the spotlight for unhurried leisurely pursuits. In this region is the world’s renowned Pangkor Laut Resort, the UNESCO World Cultural Heritage City of Georgetown, and Asia’s first UNESCO Global Geo Park,


"On TV, which actor played the parts of Rebus and also D.I. Pat Chappell in ""The Vice""?"

The Vice (TV Series 1999–2003) - 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 veteran Inspector Chappel heads up the Metropolitan vice squad as he and his team investigate prostitution and pornography in the London sex trade. Creators: a list of 30 titles created 26 Nov 2011 a list of 36 titles created 31 Dec 2011 a list of 2127 titles created 15 May 2014 a list of 59 titles created 08 Apr 2015 a list of 128 titles created 5 months ago Search for " The Vice " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Title: The Vice (1999–2003) 7.8/10 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. 1 win & 3 nominations. See more awards  » Photos The series focused on various murders in the fictional suburban English town of Middleford. The crimes are solved by two female police detectives, Inspector Kate Ashurst and Sergeant Emma Scribbins, aka "Ash and Scribbs". Stars: Caroline Catz, Lisa Faulkner, Jeremy Sheffield DCI Banks (TV Series 2010) Crime | Drama | Mystery The tenacious and stubborn DCI Banks unravels disturbing murder mysteries aided by his young assistants, DS Annie Cabbot and DI Helen Morton. Stars: Stephen Tompkinson, Jack Deam, Andrea Lowe Doc Martin (TV Series 2004) Comedy | Drama Trials and tribulations of a socially challenged doctor in Cornwall, England Stars: Martin Clunes, Caroline Catz, Ian McNeice     1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 5.7/10 X   Murray is a nice guy. Everyone says so. So no-one is more surprised than Murray when, on her 40th birthday, his wife walks out on him. So begins Murray's quest to discover what went wrong and how to win her back. Stars: Ben Miller, Caroline Catz, Kenneth Collard Edit Storyline The veteran Inspector Chappel heads up the Metropolitan vice squad as he and his team investigate prostitution and pornography in the London sex trade. See All (8)  » Taglines: Can You See The Truth?/Can You See The Lie? (Tagline used in first and second series ad campaigns.) Genres: 4 January 1999 (UK) See more  » Also Known As: See more » Frequently Asked Questions The reason to watch this series - The Actors 3 December 2010 | by janschbern (Canada) – See all my reviews I have only watched series 2. The plots are interesting enough - but really, they are almost beside the point. Yes, there are social issues, there are personal issues, there is some suspense, some romance and not hard to figure out plot twists. Also there is this big question. What always baffles non-British is why do British police (in TV series) so often go into knowingly risky, if not potentially fatal situations, unarmed and not backed up. It happens time and time again. It happens here. It happens in other British police, crime, legal series. So, what is it that makes The Vice - so good? What impressed me was the very high quality of the actors. Their ongoing performances are stellar. There is a constant upward moving arc in character development, in their subtleties, and in the connections they make with their audience. Its ensemble casting at its best. Ken Stott is a master in every way. David Harewood and Caroline Catz are equally intriguing in their roles. The secondary characters are invariably terrific. Highly recommended. 14 of 15 people found this review helpful.  Was this review helpful to you? Yes


"Which pop singer, tragically killed in a car accident in 1960, sang the song, ""Twenty Flight Rock"" in the 1956 film, ""The Girl Can't Help It""?"

Car Crash Page in FULLER UP, Dead Musician Directory Country (b.13 March 1916, on a farm near Columbia, Williamson County, Tennessee, d. 7 March 1963). Jack worked at a local hosiery mill and here became acquainted with his future wife,   Louise and through her, her brother Johnnie Wright. At the time Wright, his wife Muriel (   Kitty Wells) and Louise were regulars on WSIX as Johnnie Wright And The Harmony Girls. The   two men became friends and when, in 1939, the Anglin Brothers disbanded, Jack was soon   performing with Wright as Johnnie Wright And The Happy Roving Cowboys with Jack Anglin. In   1940, they became Johnnie And Jack, who enjoyed much success as a vocal duo until Jack   Anglin's career came to an untimely end in 1963. Driving alone to attend a memorial   service for Patsy Cline not far from his home, he rounded a bend on New Due West   Avenue in Madison at high speed, crashed and was instantly killed. No other   vehicle was involved.  Alternate take: While driving to Patsy's memorial, he lost   control and plunged down an embankment. Although he was still alive when pulled from   the wreckage, he was DOA at the hospital. ~ Metroactive   Dead Boys (b. Stivin Bator, 22 October 1949, Cleveland, Ohio, USA, d. 4 June 1990, Paris, France).   Bators formed his   first bands Mother Goose and Frankenstein, who were transmuted into a seminal US no   wave band the Dead Boys . They moved   to New York in 1976. Although they officially split in 1978 there would be frequent   reunions, as Bators moved to Los Angeles where he recorded demos with friend Jeff Jones   (ex-Blue Ash).  After appearing in John Walter's cult movie Polyester , Bators formed a touring   band with Rick Bremner replacing Quinton. By 1981, Bators had become a permanent member of   the Wanderers.  After the impressive ONLY LOVERS LEFT ALIVE (1981), Bators took Dave   Treganna (ex-Sham 69) with him to join James and Nicky Turner (ex-Barracudas) in Lords Of   The New Church.   Following the Lords' demise, Bators resurfaced in London in   1989 for a Return Of The Living Boys gig. This time his cohorts were drawn from a variety   of local personnel, and it was not until he returned to Paris that he entered a recording   studio once more.  With six songs completed, Bators was hit by car   in June 1990, and died the day after.    "In June 1990, while   standing on a sidewalk in Paris, Stiv was hit by a car. He walked away from  the accident, because he was immune by then to suffering pain, but later died in   his sleep at home." ~ from Stiv Bators page .   Big Star (b. 12 Jan 1951, Memphis, TN, d. 28 Dec. 1978, Memphis, TN). Bell was the major writer and performer for Big Star.   Prior to the Box Tops Alex Chilton sang in a few Memphis groups. One   of these groups included Bill Cunningham and Chris Bell, though Alex only briefly worked   with them at the time.  After the Box Tops disbanded Alex returned to Memphis where   he joined Chris Bell's power trio, Ice Water. They changed their name to Big Star and recorded two albums   which, while unsuccessful at the time, had a huge influence. After Alex Chilton joined the   band, Bell quit, unable to deal with their fights. Bell died in a 1978 car crash,   hitting a telephone pole.    Jesse   Belvin :  Age 27 (b. 15 December 1932, San Antonio, Texas, USA, d. 6 February 1960) Earth Angel, a collaboration with two fellow conscripts, was recorded successfully by The   Penguins, while Belvin enjoyed a major hit in his own right with Goodnight My Love, a   haunting, romantic ballad adopted by disc jockey Alan Freed as the closing theme to his   highly-influential radio show. In 1958 Belvin formed a vocal quintet, The Shields, to   record for Dot Records the national Top 20 hit, You Cheated. That same year the singer was   signed to RCA Records, who harboured plans to shape him in the mould of Nat King Cole and   Billy Eckstine.  Further hits, including Funny and Guess Who the latter of   which was written by his wife and manager Jo


Who was on the English throne at the start of the Hundred Years War in 1337?

Hundred Years' War (1337–60) | Military Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Hundred Years' War (1337–60) 204,344pages on [[File:Royal Arms of the Kingdom of Scotland.svg|20px Kingdom of Scotland ||combatant2= Kingdom of England ||commander1= Armagnac–Burgundian conflict The Edwardian War was the first series of hostilities of the Hundred Years' War, 1337 to 1453; it was a series of punctuated, separate conflicts waged between the kingdoms of England and France and their various allies for control of the French throne. The Edwardian War was driven by Edward III's ambition to maintain sovereignty in Aquitaine and assert his claim as the rightful king of France by unseating his rival Philip VI of France . Edward had inherited the duchy of Aquitaine, and as duke of Aquitaine he was a vassal to Philip VI of France. He refused, however, to acknowledge his fealty to Philip, who responded by confiscating the duchy of Aquitaine in 1337; this precipitated war, and soon, in 1340, Edward declared himself king of France. Edward III and his son, the Black Prince, lead their armies on a largely successful campaign across France with notable victories at Auberoche (1345), Crecy (1346), Calais (1347) and La Roche-Derrien (1347). Hostilities were paused in the mid-1350s for the deprivations of the Black Death. Then war continued, and the English were victorious at the Battle of Poitiers (1356) where the French king, John II, was captured and held for ransom. The Truce of Bordeaux was signed in 1357 and was followed by two treaties in London in 1358 and 1359 . After the treaties of London failed Edward launched the Rheims campaign which, though largely unsuccessful, led to the Treaty of Brétigny which settled certain lands in France on Edward for renouncing his claim to the French throne. This peace lasted nine years; but then began a second phase of hostilities known as the Caroline War . Contents Edit Family tree showing background to the dispute When Charles IV of France died in 1328, the nearest male in line to the throne was Edward III of England. [1] Edward had inherited his right through his mother Isabella, the sister of the dead king; but the question arose of whether she should be able to transmit a right that she, as a woman, did not possess as only men could be monarch. An assembly of the French aristocracy decided that the nearest heir through male ancestry was Charles IV's first cousin, Philip, Count of Valois, and that he should be crowned Philip VI. The establishment of a legal succession to the French crown was central to the war and Edward III and succeeding generations of English monarchs lay claim to it. [1] After some initial reluctance, the seventeen-year-old Edward III (in his capacity as duke of Aquitaine) paid homage to Philip VI in 1329. [2] Gascony formed the ancestral core of English, which had been incorporated into Aquitaine. It was located in south west France just north of the Pyrenees, the Gascons had their own language and customs. A large proportion of the red wine (known as claret ) that they produced, was shipped in a profitable trade with the English. The trade provided the English king with a lot of revenue. The Gascons preferred their relationship with a distant English king who left them alone, to a French king who might interfere in their affairs. [3] Despite Edward's homage to Philip the French continued to interfere in Gascony. There had been a series of skirmishes at some of the walled towns along the Gascon border. [3] Agenais was an area of Gascony in French hands, and the officials there put pressure on the English administration. A chain of religious houses, although in Edwards jurisdiction, had cases held by French officials. Philip also contracted with various lords within Gascony to provide troops in the event of war with England. [2] [4] Gascony was not the only issue, in the 1330s France's support for Scotland caused problems for the English. [2] Loyalties in the low countries were split. In Flanders the towns were dependent on supplies of English wool, whereas the aristocracy supported


Who was on the English throne when the Hundred Years War ended in 1453?

End of the Hundred Years War | History Today End of the Hundred Years War Hundred Years War , Medieval Military The succession of conflicts known as the Hundred Years War ended on October 19th, 1453, when Bordeaux surrendered, leaving Calais as the last English possession in France. As historians do not fail to point out, it was not a single war that lasted for a hundred years, but a sporadic succession of wars on the same theme. Apart from naval engagements and coastal raids, it was fought entirely on French soil and is thought to have reduced the population of France by perhaps half. The profitable English export trade in wool and cloth to Flanders was a significant factor, but the struggle centred on the French possessions of the kings of England and their claim to be kings of France. When the last of the Capetian kings, Charles IV, died in 1328, the nearest male relative was his nephew Edward III of England, whose mother was Charles’s sister. The French nobility, however, swiftly accepted Philip of Valois as King Philip VI, not because Edward III’s claim lay through a woman, it seems, but because he was English and unsuitable. He was only fifteen years old, had only just succeeded in England in dubious circumstances and had plenty to occupy him at home. Edward did homage to Philip for Aquitaine and Ponthieu in 1329, but in 1337 Philip confiscated them to punish him for harbouring Philip’s cousin and enemy, Robert of Artois. This is the conventional starting point of the war, in which the English won brilliant victories at Crécy in 1346, Poitiers in1356 and Agincourt in 1415. The high point of English fortunes came when Henry V took control of Paris, Normandy and much of northern France, married Charles VI’s daughter and forced the French king to accept him as regent of France and successor to the throne. Henry and Charles both died in 1422. The French dauphin made himself king as Charles VII with inspirational support from Joan of Arc. Henry VI was the only English king ever to have been crowned King of France in France – at the age of ten in Paris in 1431 – but gradually the territory across the Channel slipped out of English control. In 1436 the English lost Paris and by 1450 the French had recovered Normandy. In 1451 the French overran Aquitaine and took Bordeaux, which had been in English hands for three hundred years and ran a thriving wine trade with England. A deputation of citizens sailed to England in 1452 to ask Henry VI for help. A force some 3,000 strong under John Talbot, Earl of Shrewsbury, duly arrived in October and was welcomed by the citizens, who turned the French garrison out. The English recovered most of western Gascony, but in July 1453 a French army defeated Talbot at Castillon and Talbot himself, a paladin greatly admired by French and English alike, was killed. When it was clear that no more help would come from England, Bordeaux surrendered in October, to pay a heavy fine and leave Calais as the last English possession in France. This marks the conventionally accepted end of the war. The Wars of the Roses soon kept the English occupied and when an English army next landed in France, in 1475, Louis XI bribed it to go home again. The French finally recovered Calais itself in 1558. The long struggle powerfully strengthened the sense of national identity in both England and France, and created a mutual antagonism which has lasted ever since. England was left to develop parliamentary democracy and an empire as an offshore island, separate from the rest of Europe, though the English kings still officially claimed to be kings of France all the way down to George III.


"Which pop singer, who survived the car crash in which Eddie Cochran died, sang with a backing group called, ""The Blue Caps""?"

BBC - Wiltshire - History - The death of Eddie Cochran You are in: Wiltshire > History > Rock 'n' Roll Wiltshire > The death of Eddie Cochran Eddie Cochran The death of Eddie Cochran Geoff Barker Read the story of how the rock'n'roll legend met his tragic end in a car crash in Chippenham in 1960. American rock'n'roll star Eddie Cochran died during the afternoon of Easter Sunday 17th April 1960. His death in St. Martin's Hospital in Bath, came as a result of injuries sustained in a car crash just outside Chippenham, late the night before. Eddie and his great friend Gene Vincent had been touring the UK since mid-January, on a package tour that had created a sensation amongst UK rock n roll fans. Not one, but two genuine American rock'n'roll stars, criss-crossing the UK and even making TV and radio appearances!  By then, the first flush of raw rock'n'roll was long gone, so the sight and sound of Gene and Eddie was an antidote to the blandness of much pop music at that time. They were nothing short of a revelation… Eddie in particular.  Often described as 'James Dean with a guitar', Eddie Cochran had everything going for him.  A young, good-looking guy, a hugely talented musician, who as well playing stunning guitar, could also handle bass and drums and most unusually for those times, also wrote his own songs. Two of which - 'Summertime Blues' and 'C'mon Everybody', had been huge hits and today - nearly 50 years on - are regarded as classics of the genre.  Eddie had arrived in the UK on 10th January 1960, to join a UK tour with Gene Vincent which had already been on the road since before Christmas.  It was promoted by top pop impresario Larry Parnes and the support acts and musicians were all young UK rock'n'rollers that Parnes had under contract.  These included at various times along the tour - Billy Fury, Joe Brown, Georgie Fame, Vince Eager and Johnny Gentle. It was a long tour with a punishing schedule, and the British winter was not something that California-resident Cochran was used to.  So by the time they all rolled up at the Bristol Hippodrome on Monday 11th April for a week-long residency, Eddie (and his accompanying girlfriend, songwriter Sharon Sheeley) were looking forward to returning to the USA immediately afterwards. For this last week of the tour, Billy and Joe were off playing elsewhere and the support acts included Georgie Fame, Johnny Gentle and also Tony Sheridan - who a year later would make a record in Germany, with an unknown Liverpool group called The Beatles. After the final show on Saturday 16th April - and back at the Royal Hotel to collect their things - Eddie wanted a lift back to London with Johnny Gentle, who had driven himself to Bristol, but his car was full.  There were no more trains at that time of night, so a taxi was called. Sometime after 11.00pm, a Ford Consul driven by George Martin, with Eddie, Gene, Sharon and tour-manager Pat Thompkins, set off for London.  Eddie, Sharon and Gene sat in the back, with Thompkins next to the driver. These were pre-M4 days, so Martin initially chose the old A4 down through Bath, but with this being a bad road, especially at night, he decided on a short cut on the outskirts of Chippenham. The accident spot on Rowden Hill in Chippenham Thompkins later recalled: "You come out from under the viaduct and come across a bridge in front of you. "On your right is the A4 and then the bridge and on your left is the A4 to London. "Well, he saw the A4 and turned right, going the wrong way. When he saw the milestone, he realized he was going the wrong way and hit the brakes." It appears that as the car sped out of Chippenham trying to get back on the right route, Martin lost control on the bend at Rowden Hill, (then a notorious accident black-spot) and spun backwards into a concrete lamp post. The impact sent Eddie up into the roof and forced the rear door open, throwing him onto the road. After the car had come to a halt, Martin and Thompkins were able to walk away from the wreckage uninjured.  But Gene and Sharon, along with Eddie were lying on the grass verge.


Who has been horse racing's National Hunt champion jockey every season since 1995-96?

Top 10 Jockeys of All Time | UK Horse Racing History | HorseRacing.co.uk Want your site listed here? Contact Us . Top 10 Jockeys of All Time Note: It is incredibly difficult to choose the Top Ten of All Time in any category and jockeys are no exception. Top ten ratings for jockeys can depend on all kinds of factors; earnings, wins, rides, champion titles...the list goes on. You might not find all of our top ten choices on other records dealing with famous jockeys, but let us assure you: the athletes we praise here are all true legends of the sport. #1: Laffit A. Pincay, Jr. Born Main Circuit United States Born in Panama City, Panama Laffit Pincay started his career as a horseman on the Panamanian circuit. Noticing the young riders promising talent, Jockey Club member and horse breeder Fred W. Hooper decided to bring twenty-year-old Pincay to the United States to ride as a sponsored jockey for his stable. The young jockey took to this new and highly professional environment immediately, starting his almost 40 year career by winning eight of his first eleven races. During his career Pincay won almost every major race on the US calendar, including nine wins in the Hollywood Gold Cup, three consecutive wins in the Belmont Stakes and one precious win in the Kentucky Derby . Pincay retired from professional racing in 2003 but he is far from gone from the racing scene. A life-size bust of the legendary jockey is exhibited at Santa Anita Park, he was inducted into the National Museum Of Racing Hall Of Fame in 1975, and the Laffit Pincay Jr. Award is awarded annually on Hollywood Gold Cup Day to a member of the racing community who has displayed outstanding 'integrity, dedication, determination and distinction'. #2: Lanfranco 'Frankie' Dettori Europe Frankie Dettori at Goodwood in August 2004. While he may not yet have amassed as many victories as our number one jockey, Frankie Dettori is still an active jockey, far from retirement, and collecting new wins on a weekly basis. Dettori was born in Milan, Italy, into a family with a horse-heavy background. His father Gianfranco Dettori was a well-known jockey on the Italian circuit and introduced his son to the art of horse riding early on. At thirteen Dettori quit school to pursue a jockeying career and at fourteen relocated to the United Kingdom to begin his apprenticeship under trainer Luca Cumani at Newmarket racecourse . Almost immediately, Dettori set to forging his reputation as almost too good a rider to be true. He became the first teenager since the outrageous Lester Piggott to ride 100 winning races in one season; won virtually every major race on the British racing calendar; and was signed as a regular jockey for racing giant Godolphin. However, the achievement that forever cements Frankie Dettori as one of the greatest jockeys of all time took place on 28th September 1996, when Dettori won seven out of seven races on a single day of the Royal Ascot Festival . His performance on this fateful day is unrivalled to this day and testament to the almost ludicrous talent of this outstanding athlete. #3: Russell Baze Main Circuit United States Russell Baze, who in 2006 overtook Laffit Pincay Jr. as jockey with most career wins, has built his fame on a solid base of seemingly impossible achievements. Still an active jockey today, Baze began his career as a sixteen-year-old riding at Yakima Racetrack in Walla Walla, Washington, winning his first race there in autumn 1974. However, it was during only in the early nineties that the North American horse racing authorities began to value and reward Baze's outstanding talent. He was named United States Champion Jockey (by wins) ten times, including receiving the title from 1992 to 1995 consecutively, and was awarded the Eclipse Special Award in 1995. The honour was based on Baze's winning over 400 races per year for five years running. In 1999 Baze was inducted into the United States Racing Hall Of Fame, won the George Woolf Memorial Jockey Award in 2002, and has a very special relationship with the Isaac Murphy Award. This award for o


How Many Moons Does Mercury Have? - Universe Today   Universe Today How Many Moons Does Mercury Have? Article Updated: 18 Apr , 2016 by Matt Williams Virtually every planet in the Solar System has moons. Earth has The Moon , Mars has Phobos and Deimos , and Jupiter and Saturn have 67 and 62 officially named moons, respectively. Heck, even the recently-demoted dwarf planet Pluto has five confirmed moons – Charon , Nix , Hydra , Kerberos and Styx. And even asteroids like 243 Ida may have satellites orbiting them (in this case, Dactyl). But what about Mercury ? If moons are such a common feature in the Solar System, why is it that Mercury has none? Yes, if one were to ask how many satellites the planet closest to our Sun has, that would be the short answer. But answering it more thoroughly requires that we examine the process through which other planets acquired their moons, and seeing how these apply (or fail to apply) to Mercury. To break it all down, there are three ways in which a body can acquire a natural satellite. These causes have been determined thanks to many decades of astronomers and physicists studying the various moons of the Solar System , and learning about their orbits and compositions. As a result, our scientists have a good idea of where these satellites came from and how they came to orbit their respective planets. Montage of the Solar System’s moons, shown to scale. Credit: planetary.org Causes Of Natural Satellites: First, a satellite (or satellites) may form from a circumplanetary disk of material that orbits a planet – similar to a protoplanetary disk around a star. In this scenarios, the disk gradually coalesces to form larger bodies, which may or may not be massive enough to undergo hydrostatic equilibrium (i.e. become spherical). This is how Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune are believed to have acquired the majority of their larger satellites. Second, satellites may be acquired when a small body is captured by the gravity of a larger body. This is believed to be the case where Mars’ moons of Phobos and Deimos are concerned, as well as Jupiter, Saturn, Neptune’s and Uranus’ smaller, irregular moons. It is also believed that Neptune’s largest moon, Triton , was once a Trans-Neptunian Object (TNO) that was ejected from the Kuiper Belt and then captured by Neptune’s gravity. Last, there is the possibility that moons are the result of massive collisions that caused a planet to ejected some of their material into space, which then coalesced to form a satellite in orbit. This is widely thought to be how The Moon was formed, when a Mars-sized object (often referred to as Theia ) collided with it 4.5 billion years ago. Hill Sphere: Also known as a Roche Sphere, a Hill Sphere is a region around an astronomical body where it dominates the attraction of satellites. The outer edge of this region constitutes a zero-velocity surface – which refers to a surface a body of given energy cannot cross, since it would have zero velocity on the surface. In order to orbit a planet, a moon must have an orbit that lies within the planet’s Hill Sphere. In other words, a Hill Sphere approximates the gravitational sphere of influence of a smaller body in the face of perturbations from a more massive body (i.e. the parent star). So when dealing with objects in the Solar System, anything within a planet’s Hill Sphere will be bound to that planet, whereas anything outside of it will be bound to the Sun. A perfect example of this is Earth, which is able to hold The Moon in its orbit, in the face of the overwhelming gravity of the Sun, because it orbits within Earth’s Hill Sphere. Alas, this is why Mercury has no moons of its own. Categorically, it is not in a position to form one, capture one, or acquire one from material ejected into orbit. And here’s why: Mercury’s Size and Orbit: Given Mercury’s small size (the smallest planet in the Solar System) and its proximity to the Sun, it’s gravity is too weak (and it’s Hill Sphere too small) to retain a natural satellite. Basically, if a large object were to approach Mercury today


Who has been nominated for the Oscar awards of best actress or supporting actress a record fourteen times, between 1979 and 2006, winning each award just once?

OSCARS LISTS: RECORDS AND CURIOSITIES The Winners List The 1987 Chinese/Italian co-production THE LAST EMPEROR by Bernardo Bertolucci is the only film produced outside of America or Britain to have received the ultimate award for Best Motion Picture. However it was not a foreign language film, and so was not nominated for Best Foreign Language Film. In 1998 ROBERTO BEGNINI (who won Best Actor and Best Foreign Film awards as the writer/director/star of "Life is Beautiful") became only the second person to have won an Oscar for acting in a foreign language film. SOPHIA LOREN, who presented Begnini with the award for Best Foreign Film, was the first: she won Best Actress in 1961 for her performance in "Two Women". Since then, MARION COTILLARD has become the third foreign language recipent, winning Best Actress for the 2007 French film "La Vie En Rose". Only six films have won both an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film and other Academy Awards as well: The 1963 winner, Fellini's "8½" (Italian) also won an Oscar for Best Costume Design; "A MAN AND A WOMAN" (French, 1966) also won the Best Original Screenplay Oscar; Costa-Gavras's "Z" (French/Algerian) in 1969 also won for Film Editing; and Ingmar Bergman's "FANNY AND ALEXANDER" (Sweden, 1983) won 3 further Oscars for Cinematography, for Art Direction and for Costume Design. 1998's winner, "LIFE IS BEAUTIFUL" (Italian) also received the Best Actor award for Roberto Benigni and a music award for Best Original Dramatic Score. And most recently, Ang Lee's "CROUCHING TIGER, HIDDEN DRAGON" (Taiwan, 2000) won 3 further Oscars for Cinematography, for Art Direction & Set Design, and for Original Music Score. DIRECTORS The Winners List JOHN FORD holds the record for most "Best Directing" awards - four in total, from five nominations, from 1935 (for "The Informer"), 1940 ("The Grapes Of Wrath"), 1941 ("How Green Was My Valley") and 1952 (for "The Quiet Man"). Intriguingly for the architect of the cinematic American west, none are Westerns - "Stagecoach" (1939), his only other directing nomination, failed to win him an award and "The Searchers" (1952) was passed over completely. As for other directorial achievers, only FRANK CAPRA and WILLIAM WYLER stand close with three awards each, although Wyler's three (for "Mrs Miniver" (1942), "The Best Years of Our Lives" (1946) and the epic 1959 "Ben-Hur") came from 14 nominations - the most nominations ever achieved by a film director. JOSEPH L. MANKIEWICZ deserves a special mention for his efforts in Directing for 1949. He achieved Best Director in that year for "A Letter To Three Wives", but the film itself failed to achieve Best Picture - instead that honour went to "All The King's Men"... also directed by Joseph L. Mankiewicz! MANKIEWICZ also went on to achieve a rare "follow-on" Oscar in the next year (1950) for directing "All About Eve", something that has otherwise only happened to JOHN FORD (in 1941 and 1942 for "The Grapes Of Wrath" and "How Green Was My Valley"). ALFRED HITCHCOCK (the renowned "Master of Suspense") never won a single award for Best Director - not even when his film "Rebecca" (1940) was voted Best Motion Picture... Among the film profession, many (who ultimately also do the voting) found the Master difficult to work with... Another maverick, STANLEY KUBRICK (who died in 1999 and was responsible for such films as "Spartacus", "Paths Of Glory", "Dr.Strangelove", "A Clockwork Orange", "2001: A Space Oddysey" and "The Shining") never won a Best Director's award. Nor did did the influential but independent film-maker ROBERT ALTMAN (whose films included "Mash", "Nashville" and "Gosford Park"). And none of their films achieved Best Motion Picture either. Even MARTIN SCORSESE (whom many film critics call "the greatest American director alive today"...) spent many years in the "Oscar" wilderness until securing the 2006 "double" of Best Director and Best Film with "The Departed" (a film which curiously failed to attract any Best Actor/Actress nominations, let alone awards).


"Which actress, who played the part of Candice Stowe in ""Coronation St."", joined the cast of ""Heartbeat"" in 2008, where she plays the part of Dawn Bellamy?"

Nikki Sanderson - IMDb IMDb Nikki Sanderson was born on March 28, 1984 in Bury, Lancashire, England. She is an actress, known for Hollyoaks (1995), Coronation Street (1960) and Boogeyman 3 (2008). See full bio » Born:


Which government minister was shamed in 1992, when actress Antonio de Sancha told the press about his extra marital affair with her?

Antonia de Sancha: Has no regrets about affair with David Mellor | Daily Mail Online comments Admission: 'I was in love with David. I have never revealed that before. I think he fell for me, too,' said Antonia de Sancha Two decades have passed since she was last in the limelight as the mistress of a married Cabinet Minister who made love to her in his Chelsea blue football strip (minus his shorts) and wasn’t averse to a spot of toe-sucking or spanking. Or that was how the story was spun back then, when 6ft tall Antonia de Sancha was a strikingly beautiful 30-year-old bit-part actress and her secret lover was the ambitious Tory high-flyer David Mellor. He was forced, in the aftermath of the  scandal, to fall on his sword and abandon his ministerial career. For her part, Antonia admitted for the first time yesterday that the tittle-tattle over what Mr Mellor wore, or did, in the bedroom was a fantasy concocted not by her, but by the celebrity publicist Max Clifford so that he could peddle her story for the highest price. ‘It was all rubbish made up by Max. I know nothing about football — apart from liking the sight of those young men with their lovely thighs running around the pitch when I glimpse a match on television,’ she says with a wide smile and a toss of her long curly brown hair. ‘I never even talked to David Mellor about football or his favourite team, Chelsea, during our affair. We talked about ourselves, the theatre and opera. ‘It was definitely Max who came up with that football strip idea and it has, of course, haunted me and David Mellor ever since. ‘I was in love with David. I have never revealed that before. I think he fell for me, too.  ‘His heart ruled his head when we first got together. I was so happy with him, but we naively took risks by going to restaurants and telling friends about our relationship. And that is how we eventually got found out.’ Nevertheless, their doomed affair, which was conducted over three months in the summer of 1992, rocked the already accident-prone government of John Major, ultimately paving the way for the arrival five years later of New Labour and a dramatic change in British politics. Photoshoot: Antonia de Sancha in a photoshoot this week. The affair, which was conducted over three months in the summer of 1992, rocked the already accident-prone government Halted: After news of the affair surfaced Mellor instantly stopped taking Antonia's calls and gave her the brush-off Mellor was the first in a long line of Tory politicians to fall victim to weaknesses of the flesh under Major’s premiership (including, it was to emerge later, Major himself, who had already secretly pursued an extra-marital liaison with fellow Minister Edwina Currie). Amid huge public embarrassment, this undermined the Government’s ‘Back to Basics’ morality drive which the Tory Party hoped would boost its flagging popularity. As the saucy story emerged, 43-year-old gap-toothed and floppy-haired Mellor became known to an amused public as the ‘Minister for Fun’ (his official title was actually the rather pompous Secretary of State for National Heritage). RELATED ARTICLES Share this article Share Meanwhile, his mistress’s photograph, in a variety of poses and sometimes topless, was plastered over the front pages of newspapers and displayed on prime-time TV. The daughter of a Spanish film producer and Swedish mother, middle-class Antonia, who attended Downe House (a posh private girls’ school in Berkshire where Catherine, the Duchess of Cambridge was once a bullied pupil) was dubbed a ‘soft-porn actress’ after it was revealed she had, in her 20s, played a one-legged prostitute in a film called The Pieman in which she had simulated sex with a pizza delivery man. Her image was tarnished still more as it emerged she had worked as a receptionist in an escort agency as well as a waitress in a hostess bar to fund her way successfully through  the Royal Academy for Dramatic Art in London. Speaking in depth for the first time: After pictures were published earlier this


"Who composed the music to the anthem, ""Jerusalem"", written by William Blake""?"

Cathedral bans popular hymn Jerusalem - Telegraph Cathedral bans popular hymn Jerusalem The Dean of Southwark has not allowed the singing of Jerusalem in the cathedral for some time  By Sophie Borland Damian Thompson: The folly of Dean Slee The verses, which were written by William Blake more than two centuries ago, cannot be sung by choirs or congregations at Southwark Cathedral because the words do not praise God and are too nationalistic, according to senior clergy. Last week the Dean of Southwark, the Very Rev Colin Slee, advised guests at a private memorial service that the hymn would not be sung because it was "not in the glory of God". A spokesman for the Diocese of Southwark disclosed that the Dean had not allowed the verses to be sung during services for some time. "The Dean, on common with all other cathedral deans, has the authority to decide what material is used in liturgy in the cathedral," he said. Related Articles 10 Apr 2008 "The hymn Jerusalem is often used on national occasions, although rarely in Southwark, even on such occasions. "The Dean of Southwark does not believe that it is to the glory of God and it is not therefore used in private memorial services." The hymn, which begins with the words "And did those feet in ancient time", was first composed by William Blake in 1804 as an introduction to one of his most famous poems Milton. The words were later written to music in 1916 by Sir Charles Hubert Hastings Parry, an English composer. The verses are thought to have been based on a legend that Jesus came to England as a young boy and visited the town of Glastonbury, Somerset, where he established a second Jerusalem. Christians have subsequently interpreted the meaning of the hymn in different ways and some believe that the word "Jerusalem" could be a metaphor for heaven. It has been suggested that the hymn refers to Jesus coming to England and creating heaven amidst the "dark satanic mills", the line at the end of the first verse, which has been interpreted as the industrial revolution. Jerusalem has been banned before by clergymen who do not believe Blake's poetry to be Christian. In 2001 it was banned from the wedding of a couple in Manchester because the vicar deemed it to be too nationalistic and inappropriate to a marriage ceremony. According Rev Donald Allister, Vicar of Cheadle, the hymn was a "nationalistic song that does not praise God." Meanwhile, St Margaret's, in Westminster, the parish church of Parliament has refused to allow the hymn in the past because its clergy deemed the "dark satanic mills" discriminated against people living in the city. In 1996 Prime Minister Gordon Brown made a memorable appearance on Radio 4's Desert Island Discs in which he listed Jerusalem amongst his ten favourite records. In 2000 the hymn was made the official anthem of the England football team in the Euro 2000 tournament in Belgium and the Netherlands.