Born in Geneva in 1936, Karim Al-Husayn Shah holds which hereditary title?

Who is the Aga Khan? Who is the Aga Khan? SHARE TWEET PIN IT Many of us have heard of the man, but remain in the dark over who he is and what role he plays. Theresa Corbin has the lo-down on the history of this title. A young Aga Khan IV at Orly airport in Paris ahead of a visit to London, February 1958. (Photo: AFP) To many Shi’as, specifically Nizari Ismailis, the answer is obvious: the Aga Khan is a person whose title means “chief commander”. But the Aga Khan does not head any state, nor does he rule over any land. He is the imam or spiritual leader of over 15 million Nizari Ismailis across 25 countries. Shi’as believe he is a descendant of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). The Ismaili Shi’as trace their origins to the 8th century, when they broke away from the main body of Shi’as over a disagreement about who would be the seventh imam. They chose to follow Imam Ismail, who they believed was a descendent of the Prophet’s (pbuh) grandson Hussein. The Nizari Ismaili branch then broke away in the 11th century and established itself in Persia where, in 1818, the Shah of Persia granted the title of Aga Khan to the Nizari Ismailis’ 46th Imam. In all the years since the Shah of Persia named the first Aga Khan, only four people have held this title – all descendants of the first Aga Khan. Aga Khan I (1818–1881) Hasan Ali Shah, 46th Imam Aga Khan II. (Photo: Simerg) Hasan Ali Shah inherited the title of Imam at the age of 13 when his father was attacked and murdered at the hands of a gang. When the family fell on hard times after his father’s death, his mother petitioned the court in Tehran for justice in her husband’s wrongful death and the loss of property that resulted. Justice was granted when the Persian Shah Fateh Ali ordered that the gang be arrested. But the Shah didn’t stop there. Feeling that the family’s honour had been taken away, the Shah also gave one of his daughters in marriage to Hasan Ali Shah, granted him governorship of the cities of Mahallat and Qumm, and bestowed upon him the title of Aga Khan. Although the title Aga Khan was to be passed down to future generations, the governorship was a source of dispute once the Shah passed away. Hasan Ali Shah first fought against the Shah’s heir for his governorship, but eventually he realised his defeat and went into exile in Afghanistan. There, Hasan Ali Shah established a friendship with the British and used his influence to help them during the Anglo-Afghan war. From there, he followed British forces when they departed from Afghanistan to India. Hasan Ali Shah spent a short time in Calcutta to avoid extradition to Persia, and eventually settled and spent his final years in Bombay, India. Aga Khan II (1881–1885) Ali Shah, 47th Imam Aga Khan II. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons) Ali Shah, the son of Hasan Ali Shah, was born in Mahallat in Iran but also, like his father, settled in Bombay. He continued his father’s tradition of cooperation and friendship with the British. Like his father, he was also granted the title of “His Highness” by the British government. In 1880 he was appointed to the Bombay Imperial Legislative Council until his untimely death in 1885 of pneumonia. Aga Khan III (1885–1957) Sir Sultan Mohammed Shah, 48th Imam Born in Karachi, then part of British India, Mohammed Shah assumed the hereditary role of Imam and title of Aga Khan at the age of seven. Despite his important role at such a young age, he continued his education until the age of 18. LEFT: Muhammed Shah and his wife, French-born Yvette Labrousse, in the 1940s. Yvette Labrousse was elected Miss France in 1930. After converting to Islam, she married Aga Khan III in October 1944. (Photo: AFP) RIGHT: Aga Khan III and his wife visit Hyderabad in 1951. Also pictured are the Nizam of Hyderabad (left) and the leader of the Ismaili community, Nawab Ashmed Nawaz Jung. (Photo: AFP) In his work as Aga Khan, Mohammed Shah pushed for Aligarh, a civil servant training institute at the time, to become a university. He was successful when Aligarh Muslim University was granted its official charter in 1920.


Reigning from 27BC to 14AD, who was the first Roman Emperor?

About Roman Emperors Roman emperors were the rulers of the Roman Empire. The first Roman emperor, Augustus, refused to be called an emperor instead choosing the title 'princeps', which means the first or leading citizen. Augustus avoided the term emperor or king as the people of Rome weren't too keen on monarchs after the previous one. Roman emperors would declare the opening and closure of Senate meetings, they would declare the Senate's agenda and would impose rules and regulations which the Senate had to follow. Roman emperors had multiple roles and power within the Senate. For example; when Augustus became emperor he granted himself the role of 'Pontifex Maximus', this made him the chief administrator of religious affairs, which gave him control of the Roman calendar and the power to appoint the vestal virgins. Augustus Ruled between: 27BC - 14AD Augustus became the first emperor of Rome, after replacing the Roman Republic with the Empire. Augustus was born on the 23rd of September in 63BC, and was named Octavian. However, in 27BC when his reign began the Senate awarded him the name Augustus. Augustus was reluctant to call himself a dictator or a king and instead founded the principate. This allowed him to hold power for life under the name of 'leading-citizen'. Even though this title gave him no power, he was awarded multiple positions of great influence within the senate. His reign lasted for forty-one years, and Augustus is viewed as one of the most important figures in Roman history. He died on the 19th of August 14AD and installed Tiberius, his step-son as his successor. Constantine the Great Ruled between: 307AD - 337AD Constantine was the first Christian Roman emperor, and made it the official religion of the Empire. He also created a new capital for the Empire, Constantinople. In the new city he also installed a second senate. Caligula Ruled between 37AD - 41AD Caligula, more properly Gaius Julius Caesar Germanicus was the third emperor of Rome and had succeeded Tiberius. From the age of 2 to 4 he lived with his father in the Roman legions; whilst there he was given the nickname Caligula, which can be translated as 'little boots'. Gaius disliked the senate and tried to humiliate them whenever possible. It is stated that he attempted to make his horse consul of Rome!


Which author created 'the Toff', the 'Baron' and Gideon of the Yard?

Creasey john | Fantastic Literature Signed Go John Creasey books for sale        - use the search engine right, type Creasey in the author section. John Creasey MBE (17 September 1908 – 9 June 1973) was an        English crime and science fiction writer. The author of more than        600 novels, he published them using 28 different pseudonyms, including        Anthony Morton, Michael Halliday, Kyle Hunt, J.J. Marric, Jeremy        York, Richard Martin, Peter Manton, Norman Deane, Gordon Ashe, Henry        St. John Cooper, Credo, Robert Caine Frazer, James Marsden, Colin        Hughes, Martin Richard, Rodney Mattheson, Brian Hope, Abel Mann        and others, including Westerns under the names of Tex Riley, William        K. Reilly, Jimmy Wilde and Ken Ranger, and Romantic novels by the        names of Margaret Cooke, M.E. Cooke, and Elise Fecamps. He created several characters which are now famous, such as The        Toff, Commander George Gideon of Scotland Yard, Inspector Roger        West, The Baron, and Doctor Stanislaus Alexander Palfrey. The most        popular of these was Gideon of Scotland Yard, who was the basis        for the television series Gideon's Way and for the John Ford movie        Gideon of Scotland Yard (1958), also known by its British title        Gideon's Day. The Baron character was made into a 1960s TV series        starring Steve Forrest as The Baron.


Who wrote the book 'Breakfast at Tiffany's' on which the film is based?

Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961) - 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 From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON TV ON DISC ALL A young New York socialite becomes interested in a young man who has moved into her apartment building. Director: Truman Capote (based on the novel by), George Axelrod (screenplay) Stars: a list of 25 titles created 02 Jun 2013 a list of 40 titles created 25 Jul 2013 a list of 27 titles created 06 Oct 2013 a list of 42 titles created 30 Oct 2013 a list of 28 titles created 11 months ago Title: Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961) 7.7/10 Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won     2     Oscars. Another    10 wins & 12 nominations. See more awards  » Videos A bored and sheltered princess escapes her guardians and falls in love with an American newsman in Rome. Director: William Wyler A playboy becomes interested in the daughter of his family's chauffeur, but it's his more serious brother who would be the better man for her. Director: Billy Wilder An impromptu fashion shoot at a book store brings about a new fashion model discovery in the shop clerk. Director: Stanley Donen Romance and suspense ensue in Paris as a woman is pursued by several men who want a fortune her murdered husband had stolen. Who can she trust? Director: Stanley Donen Romantic comedy about a woman who must steal a statue from a Paris museum to help conceal her father's art forgeries, and the man who helps her. Director: William Wyler A couple in the south of France non-sequentially spin down the highways of infidelity in their troubled ten-year marriage. Director: Stanley Donen When two male musicians witness a mob hit, they flee the state in an all-female band disguised as women, but further complications set in. Director: Billy Wilder The sprightly young assistant of a Hollywood screenwriter helps him over his writer's block by acting out his fantasies of possible plots. Director: Richard Quine A troublemaking student at a girls' school accuses two teachers of being lesbians. Director: William Wyler Five high school students, all different stereotypes, meet in detention, where they pour their hearts out to each other, and discover how they have a lot more in common than they thought. Director: John Hughes In Casablanca, Morocco in December 1941, a cynical American expatriate meets a former lover, with unforeseen complications. Director: Michael Curtiz After leaving a wealthy Belgian family to become a nun, Sister Luke struggles with her devotion to her vows during crisis, disappointment, and World War II. Director: Fred Zinnemann Edit Storyline Holly Golightly is a flighty Manhattan party girl, who expects "money for the powder room as well as for cab fare" for her companionship. She has even gotten a lucrative once weekly job to visit notorious convict Sally Tomato in Sing Sing, she needing to report back to Sally's lawyer the weather report that Sally tells her as proof of her visits with him in return for payment. Her aspirations for glamor and wealth are epitomized by the comfort she feels at Tiffany's, the famous high end jewelry retailer where she believes nothing can ever go wrong. Her resolve for this wealth is strengthened, if not changed slightly in focus, upon news from home. Into Holly's walk-up apartment building and thus her life is Paul Varjak, a writer who Holly states reminds her of her brother Fred, who she has not seen in years and who is currently enlisted in the army. The two quickly become friends in their want for something outside of their current lot. Paul's situation is closer to Holly's than he ... Written by Huggo See All (111)  » Taglines: Audrey Hepburn as Holly Golightly. . .the most hilarious heroine who ever rumpled the pages of a best-seller. . .is serving wild oats and wonderful fun! See more  » Genres: 5 October 19


Who succeeded Paul Stephenson as Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police?

Resignations of Sir Paul Stephenson and John Yates from the Metropolitan Police service: Home Secretary's statement - Oral statements to Parliament - GOV.UK Resignations of Sir Paul Stephenson and John Yates from the Metropolitan Police service: Home Secretary's statement From: This speech was published under    the 2010 to 2015 Conservative and Liberal Democrat coalition government Statement on the resignations of Sir Paul Stephenson and John Yates from the Metropolitan Police service. Mr Speaker, with permission I would like to make a statement on the resignations of Sir Paul Stephenson and John Yates, the Metropolitan Police investigation into phone hacking and allegations of police corruption. Sir Paul Stephenson and John Yates As the House will know, last night Sir Paul Stephenson resigned as Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police. As I told him last night, I am sorry that he took that decision. He has led the Met through difficult times and, although current circumstances show there are still serious issues to be addressed, the Met is stronger operationally today than it was when he took over. I will turn to those difficult circumstances in a moment, but first I would like to update the House on today’s developments, and the next steps for the Metropolitan Police. I have already started work with the Mayor of London and the Metropolitan Police to arrange an orderly transition and the appointment of a new Commissioner. I have agreed that Sir Paul Stephenson will leave his post as swiftly as possible. In the meantime he will remain Commissioner, in post at New Scotland Yard and in operational command. Sir Paul will be replaced by Tim Godwin, who will again become Acting Commissioner, a role he filled very effectively during Sir Paul’s illness between December and April this year. With Tim Godwin as Acting Commissioner, the Mayor and I are clear that additional resilience is essential from outside the Metropolitan Police. I am therefore pleased to announce that Bernard Hogan-Howe has agreed to take on the responsibilities of Deputy Commissioner on a temporary basis. We are looking to expedite the process for selecting and appointing the next Commissioner. The House will know that within the last hour or so, Assistant Commissioner John Yates has also resigned. I want to put on the record my gratitude to John Yates for the work he has done, while I’ve been Home Secretary, to develop and improve counterterrorism policing in London and indeed across the whole country. I can confirm to the House that Assistant Commissioner Cressida Dick will take over his role. I want Hon Members, Londoners and the whole country to know that the important work of the Met - its national responsibilities like counter-terrorism operations as well as policing our capital city - must and will continue. The Metropolitan Police investigation into phone hacking That important work includes the related investigations, Operation Weeting and Operation Elvedon. Operation Weeting - the investigation into phone hacking led by Deputy Assistant Commissioner Sue Akers - is now going through the thousands of pieces of evidence relating to the allegations. Unlike the original investigation into phone hacking, Operation Weeting is proceeding apace, with officers interrogating evidence that was neglected first time round, pursuing new leads, and as we saw once again at the weekend, making arrests. Operation Elveden - also led by Sue Akers - is investigating allegations that police officers have received payments from the press in return for information. This investigation has independent oversight by the Independent Police Complaints Commission. At this stage, this is a supervised investigation - meaning that the IPCC sets the terms of reference and receives the investigation report - and as soon as individual suspected officers have been identified, IPCC investigators, overseen by an IPCC commissioner, will take over and lead a fully independent investigation of those officers. In the future, both of these matters will be considered by the Leveson Inquir


The jewellery company 'Pandora' is based in which country?

About The PANDORA Company | PANDORA     TERMS About PANDORA PANDORA designs, manufactures and markets hand-finished and contemporary jewellery made from high-quality materials at affordable prices. PANDORA jewellery is sold in more than 100 countries on six continents through approximately 9,000 points of sale, including more than 2,000 concept stores. Founded in 1982 and headquartered in Copenhagen, Denmark, PANDORA employs more than 18,000 people worldwide of whom approximately 12,000 are located in Gemopolis, Thailand, where the company manufactures its jewellery. PANDORA is publicly listed on the NASDAQ Copenhagen stock exchange in Denmark. In 2015, PANDORA’s total revenue was DKK 16.7 billion (approximately EUR 2.2 billion). For more information, please visit www.pandoragroup.com .


What flavour is traditional satay sauce?

Malaysian Satay and Peanut Sauce - Recipes - Poh's Kitchen Wednesday 21 April 2010, Barbecue with Neil Perry Malaysian Satay and Peanut Sauce (44) remove from shortlist Since I left Malaysia when I was nine, I've eaten good, traditional satay very few times. A good satay meal comprises of a few elements. It has to have those beautifully aromatic, slightly sweet, flavours in the marinade, created by such ingredients as turmeric, galangal and lemongrass. Equally as important is the accompanying peanut sauce which should be full of richness and complexity with a hint of acidity from the tamarind and lime juice. This recipe is just brilliant and really replicates those authentic flavours I remember as a child frequenting satay houses with my family. In Australia, it's served as an entrÉe but traditionally it's a meal in itself, served with ketupat (cool, compressed rice) and fresh cucumber, pineapple and Spanish onion pieces, which you also dip into the sauce for a refreshing intermission between the meaty morsels. Method Marinade Mortar and pestle the lemongrass, shallots, galangal and garlic to a fine paste. Toast cumin and coriander in a fry pan until fragrant, mortar and pestle it, then place in a bowl. Add the lemongrass mixture to the toasted spices, then add brown sugar, salt, dark soy and oil Marinate the meat overnight in a snaplock bag making sure all the air is pushed out first or even better still if you have a crivac machine as the marinate will further penetrate the meat with no air pockets surrounding the meat. Skewer the meat and barbeque or grill very briefly continually turning so it doesn't burn - only till meat is just cooked as you want it nice and juicy still. This is the reason the meat pieces are cut into fairly small pieces. Homemade Satay Sauce (This sauce makes twice the amount you will need but it doesn't really work to make less. It is however, freezer friendly) Using a mini food processor, blitz shallots, garlic, galangal, rehydrated chillies and lemongrass in small batches to achieve a fine paste. Please be patient and don't be tempted to add water as this will make the paste difficult to caramelise. You can instead use a mortar and pestle but you must add only small amounts of the ingredients at a time, ensuring you have a fine paste before you add more ingredients. Set aside. Heat oil in a heavy based saucepan or wok till medium heat and pour paste in. Stir fry, continuing to make sure bottom isn't catching till there is very little steam rising from the sauce and you can definitely see it caramelising and smell it getting fragrant. Add water and bring to boil. Add tamarind, lime, sugar, only one teaspoon of salt. Add half the amount of peanuts after adding water to the sauce. The other half added just before serving, for crunch. Bring to boil again, remove from heat and set aside till required. You can make this a couple days ahead of time and keep in a glass jar in the fridge and then re-heat to serve. Serve with ketupat and fruit skewers. **To extract tamarind paste from the pulp, dissolve about ¼ cup of pulp with ½ cup of hot water. Mash and stir the mixture with a fork so the water and pulp become homogenized, then push the mixture through a strainer and into a small bowl. This will catch all the pulp and seeds. Make sure you scrape the bottom of the sieve as the paste is a little sticky and most of it won't fall into the bowl underneath without your help. Discard pulp and seeds and reserve the paste till required. Ketupat Place the rice into a medium saucepan. Make sure the surface of the rice is flat as possible. Add enough water so the water above the surface of the rice is five centimetres high. Bring to boil. Boil for ten minutes stirring occasionally, cover and turn stove off but leave pot to sit on hotplate for another ten minutes. Turn rice into a 33 x 23 centimetre (or thereabouts) baking dish lined with foil. The rice will still be hot so loosely cover the rice with food grade plastic wrap and use a tea towel to shield your palms from the heat while you squash the rice down eve


Which writer created the detective Harry Hole?

Home - Jo Nesbo Home The new Harry Hole thriller, coming May 2017 Harry Hole returns in the eleventh installment of the author’s best-selling, electrifying crime fiction series. UK Cover Reveal – THE THIRST Here’s a first look at the UK cover for Jo Nesbo’s new Harry Hole thriller, THE THIRST, which marks the return of the Oslo detective as he is drawn back into the police force when a serial killer begins targeting internet daters. THE THIRST will be available to buy worldwide in English on 20 April 2017 and you can pre-order your copy now http://hyperurl.co/JoNesboTheThirst More exciting news about THE THIRST will be revealed in the New Year with exclusive chapter previews, behind the scenes videos from Jo, competitions to win the book and lots more on Jo’s Facebook page . Watch this space! From The Hollywood Reporter: Big Number: 30 million books sold worldwide. Harry Hole, the best-known creation of Norway’s most popular novelist, is getting a high-profile film debut, with Michael Fassbender playing the detective in October 2017’s The Snowman. If the movie is a hit, it could launch a franchise (Nesbo, 56, has 11 Harry Hole novels in the series). Also in development is The Son, a stand-alone novel, with Jake Gyllenhaal attached. And earlier this year, the Nesbo-created TV seriesOccupied, imagining if the Russians invaded Norway, debuted in that country (where it was the most expensive series in history) and on Netflix to strong reviews. Read more: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/lists/hollywoods-25-powerful-authors-2016-931979/item/jo-nesbo-25-powerful-authors-931964


Which football club play home games at Turf Moor?

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Freddie Eynsford-Hill is a character in which musical that premiered in 1956?

Freddy Eynsford-Hill (Character) Freddy Eynsford-Hill (Character) The content of this page was created by users. It has not been screened or verified by IMDb staff. Overview Freddie Eynsford-Hill / Freddy Eynesford-Hill / Freddy Eynsford Hill / Freddy Hill / Fredy Einsford-Hill / Mevrouw van Heteren-Hill's zoon Filmography ... aka "More Loverly Than Ever: The Making of My Fair Lady Then and Now" - USA (alternative title) Additional Details [sounds from crowd, occasionally a word or phrase, indistinct and mostly not associated with a character] Mrs. Eynsford-Hill : Don't just stand there, Freddy, go and find a cab. Freddy Eynsford-Hill : All right, I'll get it, I'll get it. See more  » Update You may correct errors and omissions on this page directly. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.   IMDb Everywhere Find showtimes, watch trailers, browse photos, track your Watchlist and rate your favorite movies and TV shows on your phone or tablet!


Which country's euro coins feature flying swans and cloudberries?

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Banksy’s 11 Most Complicated Works | Mental Floss Banksy’s 11 Most Complicated Works BanksyNY While Banksy is best known for his stencil-based, spray-painted wall pieces, the artist has continually mixed things up over the years, and he’s taken some big risks with different pieces. One of the first pieces of the “Better Out Than In” show also seems to be one of the most complicated, at least technically speaking, considering it involves a fully working waterfall that travels around the city in the back of a delivery truck. So far, it’s one of two moving trucks (and, yes, he’s even added his touch to stationary vehicles) that Banksy has included in this latest set of works, but its working water and over-the-top whimsy make it feel far more complicated than his cute/disturbing slaughterhouse truck, packed to the gills with mooing and cooing stuffed animals. 2. The Elephant in the Room Banksy.co.uk When Banksy hit Los Angeles back in 2006 for his first U.S. exhibition, he brought along traditional works, large-scale pieces, and a literal elephant to fill a room. While it may have been amusing that Banksy titled his showing “Barely Legal,” it wasn’t so funny when U.S. officials deemed his painting of an actual, live elephant named Tai, done up in pink and gold paint to match the wallpaper of a room set-up, actually broke the law: Banksy had the proper permits to include Tai in the exhibition, but painting the pachyderm from trunk to toe was illegal (and quite time-consuming to complete in the first place). 3. Going to the Zoo Zoochat Plenty of Banksy pieces have been destroyed or removed, but two of his most ballsy are so hard to find pictures of that they seem more like myth than reality. Those two pieces—some of Banksy’s most dangerous, reckless, and illegal works—briefly had homes at the London Zoo and the Bristol Zoo. In animal enclosures. Which Banksy climbed into in order to tag them. We said “dangerous,” right? The London Zoo penguin enclosure was once home to swimming birds and 7-foot-high letters that read, “We’re bored of fish.” At Bristol, Banksy took to the elephant enclosure to write, "I want out. This place is too cold. Keeper smells. Boring, boring, boring” on a wall.  4. The West Bank Getty Images In the late summer of 2005, Banksy took to the Israeli West Bank barrier to paint a staggering nine pieces on the wall that separates the country from the landlocked Palestinian territories. Banksy’s work on the Palestinian side is remarkable (and remarkably complicated) for a number of reasons: it’s a politically volatile area that is constantly patrolled, Banksy’s works there are massive, and the pieces all come with a very political bent (and a paradise-seeking theme). While the wall is home to plenty of other protest graffiti, Banksy’s work remains the most well known.    5. The Phone Box Artlet Blog When Banksy goes large-scale, he really goes large-scale. In 2006, the artist made a sculpture based on a classic red London phone box (paging Dr. Who), crumpled the thing up, rammed a pickaxe through it, made it look as if it was bleeding, and left it on a side street in the busy Soho section of London. How did he do it? How did no one see? How do you make a phone box sculpture? Who knows?  6. Guantanamo Bay Comes to Disneyland WebUrbanist Banksy’s work has always come with political bite, but he took a real chomp out of international politics with a stunt he pulled at Disneyland back in September 2006. The artist snuck in an inflatable doll dressed like a Guantanamo Bay detainment camp prisoner (complete with an orange jumpsuit , black hood, and handcuffs), and then managed to blow up the thing and place it within the confines of the Big Thunder Mountain Railroad ride. The piece stayed up for over an hour, until the ride had to be shut down to remove it. Most people can’t even sneak outside drinks into Disneyland. 7. One Nation Under CCTV Getty Images Perhaps one of Banksy’s most recognizable pieces (though it’s since been removed), the artist took to a large London wall back in April of 2008 to paint his then-bi


In the Ashes series in Australia 2010-11 in which city did the Australians achieve their only victory?

The Ashes: who loves cricket enough to cycle from England to Australia? https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2013/aug/01/ashes-cycled-england-australia With the third Test about to begin, one 'crazy Pommie' looks back on an epic journey to see the first ball in Brisbane
On the eve of the first Test of the Ashes 2010-11 series, I was taking the last few pedal strokes of millions up a short incline a couple of miles from the Gabba when a flash convertible pulled up alongside me. The driver leant across his female companion to ask if I was the "crazy Pommie bloke" who'd cycled all the way from Lord's.

I was. And I'd been called crazy, or a version of it, by almost everyone I had met during the past 14 months in 23 countries. But there in Brisbane at the end of my journey, having seen so much of our planet from the saddle of a bicycle, it seemed that "crazy" would, in fact, have been coming up with the idea of cycling to the Ashes and then not giving it a crack.
 Continue reading... Ashes 2013 Mike Selvey selects his 11 highlights of 2011 | Mike Selvey https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2011/dec/28/mike-selvey-highlights-2011 England retaining the Ashes and becoming No1 in the world are just some of my cricket highlights of 2011
1 There came a point last winter when the hard work had been completed and the finish became a stress-free run to the line. The Ashes had been retained in Melbourne after Christmas, but still there remained the possibility that Australia could remove some of the gilt by winning the last Test in Sydney. Instead, they were blunted, not for the first time, by Alastair Cook, and then, for good measure, batted into oblivion by Ian Bell and Matt Prior. The job was all but done, and finished by the completion of another emphatic bowling display on a euphoric morning. I spent that evening in the generous company of the ECB chairman and others, and in two and a half decades of this job have never felt happier.

2 World Cup final. Perhaps it was written in the stars that India would become world champions in the home town of their greatest deity. There was to be no Tendulkar century of centuries that night, but instead the occasion was graced first by a sublime hundred from Mahela Jayawardene and then by the Indian captain MS Dhoni, who promoted himself up the order, played the most perfectly judged innings, and finished the match by launching a huge six into the velvet sky and the upper tiers of Wankhede. Afterwards, I walked the couple of miles to the Taj Palace hotel, through joyous, honking, celebrating gridlock and saw how much it meant to India.
 Continue reading... Cricket For cricket, read life: Andrew Strauss admits his 'sliding door' moment | Mike Selvey https://www.theguardian.com/sport/blog/2011/jun/02/andrew-strauss-ashes-england-cricket Sport is full of turning points that could have led to a parallel universe, as the England captain demonstrated in the first Ashes Test in Brisbane
There is a story told me by my old bowling partner Allan Jones about one of his first matches as a first-class umpire. It was towards the start of a game at Taunton, and an inexperienced Warwickshire seamer was bowling with an equally inexperienced wicketkeeper, standing in for injury while a substitute was en route from Birmingham.

According to Jones, a gentle away swinger, starting down the line of the stumps, had the batsman playing across the line and missing. It was plumb lbw. Except that neither bowler nor wicketkeeper appealed. Perhaps, thought Jonah, they were overawed. Certainly he would have raised his finger and back to the pavilion would have walked Viv&


'February made me shiver' is a line from which song?

February made me shiver, with every paper I'd deliver - | Posted on February 13, 2014 by Rick Well, I haven’t delivered papers in awhile, though readers often tell me about their delivery problems like I still do, but that American Pie song ran through my mind while shoveling snow this morning. The upside is I was by the cherry blossom trees along the Tidal Basin recently and told the tour group to image in one month or so the area will be pinkish white and spring will be here. For now, happiness is a clean driveway.


Admiral Nelson lost his right arm whilst attacking which Spanish island in 1797?

Horatio Nelson | Uncyclopedia | Fandom powered by Wikia [ show ] edit The Young Sea Stud Horatio Nelson was born with a full compliment of arms, legs and eyes in Norfolk, England in 1758 to the Reverend Edmund Nelson and wife Catherine. His father - taking the Christian maxim about going forth and multiplying - kept his wife in almost constant labour as he wanted to breed a ' Cricket eleven'. Horatio came in to 'bat' as number six which usually means he was a bit of an 'all rounder' [2] . In British naval terms this also suggested sexual ambiguity but Nelson was definitely keener on frocks and kept a chest of contemporary fashions in his cabin when he became an officer. Young Horatio loses patience with a polar bear in an argument about the impact of Global Warming . The future war hero got the sea bug early and skipped off school to join a local fishing fleet in Lowestoft. There Nelson learnt all the available ropes like how to stay drunk standing up and partaking of rollicking sea adventures involving killing a sexy polar bear and not paying for beer in the French seaport of Calais. It is there apparently Nelson first learned to hate the French when one of their Ladies of Leisure laughed at the size of his 'mainmast [3] . Nelson later on mentioned in his diaries that this experience was 'worse that taking a musket ball in the arm' and later led him to try out the vacuum pump to increase the size and circumference of his personal block and tackle. It is believed that this is where the term 'The Nelson Method Touch' was first coined and would copied by all future British seamen [4] in the wars that followed [5] . With the outbreak of the American War of Insufferable Independence , Nelson volunteered his services to the Royal Navy. He fully signed up to the British motto Rum, Sodomy and The Lash which had made the Royal Navy so feared by other fleets. Nelson got his 'oar' well and truly stuck in and denounced the American Revolution , as 'contrary to His Majesty's wishes' and hoped to see ' George Washington , Benjamin Franklin , John Adams , Thomas Jefferson and Old Tom Cobley hung without their wigs on the yard arm of his ship HMS Incontinent. When the Americans were joined by their new allies the French, Spanish and Dutch , Nelson said this was all in the good and 'would enjoy' to watch all their ships burn on the oceans'. So when peace was finally signed in 1783 after the Americans had ratted on their allies, Nelson suffered a huge personal loss. Always a man of action, Nelson couldn't abide all the mooching around at sea, pretending to like people so he returned to Norfolk to bore the pants off the locals with his naval yarns. Whilst back on land and to stop rumours about his sexual preferences, Nelson went on a Caribbean cruise for Single Sailors where he met and married Frances 'Fanny' Nisbet. It wasn't a love match, Nisbet was heir to a lot of money but duller than a wet day in Glasgow . It was a very unhappy marriage and Nelson felt his future had passed him like ' a 'Ship in the night'. Then came the news in 1793 that France had declared war on Britain. Nelson was very, very happy and left home for Portsmouth to find a ship. edit War and Giving Bits Of My Body Up For The Victory Nelson loses his no claims bonus when he deliberately collides with a Spanish ship. 'He was on the wrong side of the shipping lane' Nelson is reported to have said in his defence. A safely anchored Nelson taunts the enemy to shoot off his other arm. The outbreak of war with France saw Nelson right in the thick of the action. He was still looked down upon by other naval captains as a bit uncouth and possibly , aggressively homosexual. They were also suspicious of his 'touch' and insisted shaking his hand with gloves on. By then Nelson didn't care , as he had lost the sight of his right eye in bar brawl in Corsica over the affections of a woman (so it was said) . That she was actually Napoleon 's scandal happy sister Pauline on a night out looking for some below decks fun just increased Nelson's hatred of anything (and anyone) French. In


What is the official language of Angola?

Languages Of Angola Languages Of Angola Languages Of Angola Ethnic groups and national languages Portuguese is the official language of Angola, but the country has about 200 national languages, six of which are the major ones, namely: Kikongo, Kimbundu, Tchokwe, Umbundo, Mbunda e Kwanyama or Oxikwanyama. The vast majority of Angolans, close to 90%, are of Bantu origin. The main Bantu ethnic group is the Ovimbundo, who are concentrated in the south central part of Angola and traditionally speak Umbundo, the national language with the highest number of speakers in Angola. The Ambundos speak Kimbundu, which is the national language with the second highest number of speakers, located mainly in the centre and north of the country, in the Luanda-Malanje axis and in Kwanza-Sul. The Kimbundu is a language of great importance, because it is the traditional language of the capital and of the ancient kingdom of the N'gola. It bequeathed many words to the Portuguese language and also assimilated many from it, too. In the north (Cabinda, Uíge and Zaire) there are concentrations of Bakongo people, who speak Kikongo, a language with various dialects. It was the language of the former Kingdom of the Congo. The Tchokwe inhabit the east, from Lunda Norte to Moxico, and speak Tchokwe, a language that has dominated over other languages in the eastern part of the country. Kwanyama or Oxikwanyama, Nyaneka and Mbunda are other Bantu languages spoken in Angola. The south of Angola is also inhabited by Boshmen non-Bantu peoples who speak languages of the Khoisan ethnic group. Approximately 3% of the current population is white (mainly of Portuguese origin) or of mixed race.  These people are mostly concentrated in the cities and their mother tongue is Portuguese.  There is also a considerable number of speakers of French and Lingala, whose presence in Angola may be the result of migrations which occurred during the liberation struggle period and the close relations maintained with neighbouring countries, namely the Republic of Congo and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Guide Site


All Formula One cars use the same make of tyres. Who is the current manufacturer?

Pirelli begin testing 2017 prototype tyres Pirelli begin testing 2017 prototype tyres Share Pirelli are undertaking a private test at the Fiorano circuit in Maranello, Italy on Tuesday as they look to begin developing tyres for the new era of Formula One racing from 2017. Ferrari test driver Jean-Eric Vergne has been charged with driving duties, with Pirelli making use of a 2014-spec Ferrari F14-T. The tyres, meanwhile, are the same size as this year's, but 'contain a number of prototype elements' aimed at 2017 developments according to a statement from Pirelli. The test comes after the FIA formally approved a plan to allow Pirelli to test prototype tyres - in 2016 size, and on 2013- or 2014-spec machinery - ahead of next year, when regulation changes mean tyre dimensions are set to widen substantially. Formula One's official tyre supplier will also be able to make use of 25 car days of testing, using current cars and 2017-size tyres, in 2016 and again over the following two seasons. Recommended


Beheaded in 1483, Anthony Woodville was the brother-in-law of which English Icing?

Beheadings Beheadings People executed on order of English monarchs Top Surnames Mimir (deceased) Mímir (Old Norse "The rememberer, the wise one") or Mim is a wisdom deity in Norse mythology. He is closely associated with a magical well of knowledge that bears his name, the Mímisbrunn... Robert Stewart (c.1593 - 1615) ROBERT STEWART  Robert Stewart is the bastard son of Patrick Stewart, Earl of Orkney, and Marjorie Sinclair. National Records of Scotland, James Brown Craven bequest relating to local and ecclesiastic... Please add Geni profiles of those who died by being beheaded, regardless of "reason" for the decapitation. It might help to make sub sections to index profiles, as we've done for England. Translations more than welcome. Note: The "English Beheadings" project has been consolidated into this one. Execution by beheading (decapitation) From Capital Punishment Beheading with a sword or axe goes back a very long way in history, because like hanging, it was a cheap and practical method of execution in early times when a sword or an axe was always readily available. The Greeks and the Romans considered beheading a less dishonourable and less painful form of execution than other methods in use at the time. The Roman Empire used beheading for its own citizens whilst crucifying others. Beheading was widely used in Europe and Asia until the 20th century, but now is confined to Saudi Arabia, and Iran. One man was reportedly beheaded in Iran in 2003 – the first for many years. It remains a lawful method in Qatar and Yemen, although no executions by this method have been reported. Beheading continued in Britain up to 1747 and was the standard method in Norway (abolished 1905), Sweden (up to 1903) and Denmark (last in 1892) and was used for some classes of prisoners in France (up until the introduction of the guillotine in 1792) and in Germany up to 1938.  All the European countries that previously used beheading have now totally abolished the death penalty. China also used it widely, until the communists came to power and replaced it with shooting in the 20th century.* Japan too used beheading up to the end of the 19th century prior to turning to hanging. England Waltheof, Earl of Northumbria (1076) – Executed at Winchester by order of William I for taking part in the Revolt of the Earls Sir William Wallace (1305) – famous Scottish resistance fighter, hanged, drawn and quartered by order of Edward I Piers Gaveston (1312) – Executed near Warwick by Thomas, 2nd Earl of Lancaster in the Baron's Revolt Thomas, 2nd Earl of Lancaster – Lord High Steward (1322) – Executed at Pontefract by Edward II of England Edmund FitzAlan, 9th Earl of Arundel (1326) – Executed at Hereford by Queen Isabella, Regent for Edward III Edmund of Woodstock, 1st Earl of Kent – Lord Wardens of the Cinque Ports (1330) – Executed at Winchester by Queen Isabella, Regent for Edward III Sir Robert Hales – Lord High Treasurer (1381) – Executed at Tower Hill by rebels during the Peasants' Revolt Simon of Sudbury – Lord Chancellor, Archbishop of Canterbury and Bishop of London (1381) – Executed at Tower Hill by rebels during the Peasants' Revolt Richard Lyons – London Merchant and Financier (1381) – Beheaded in London by rebels during the Peasants' Revolt Sir John Cavendish – Chief Justice of the King's Bench, Chancellor of the University of Cambridge (1381) – Executed in Bury St Edmunds by rebels during the Peasants' Revolt Wat Tyler (1381) – Beheaded in London by order of the Lord Mayor of London during the Peasants' Revolt Sir Simon de Burley, KG (1388) – Executed on Tower Hill by the Merciless Parliament for supporting Richard II of England[2] John de Beauchamp (1388) – Executed on Tower Hill by the Merciless Parliament for supporting Richard II of England[2] Sir John Berners (1388) – Executed on Tower Hill by the Merciless Parliament for supporting Richard II of England[2] Richard FitzAlan, 11th Earl of Arundel, KG (1397) – Executed at Tower Hill by order of Richard II of England[2] William le Scrope, 1st Earl of Wiltshire, Sir John Bussy and Sir Henry G


Apart from its Atlantic coastline which country surrounds Gambia?

The Gambia The Gambia Official name: Republic of The Gambia Area: 11,300 square kilometers (4,363 square miles) Highest point on mainland : Unnamed location (53 meters/173 feet) Lowest point on land: Sea level Hemispheres : Northern and Western Time zone: Noon = noon GMT Longest distances: 338 kilometers (210 miles) from east to west; 47 kilometers (29 miles)    from north to south Land boundaries : Senegal 740 kilometers (460 miles) Coastline: 71 kilometers (44 miles) Territorial sea limits: 22 kilometers (12 nautical miles) 1 LOCATION AND SIZE Except for its Atlantic coastline, Anglophone (English-speaking) The     Gambia is surrounded entirely by its only neighbor, Francophone     (French-speaking) Senegal. Its twisting land boundary surrounds the     Gambia River. In area, The Gambia is roughly twice the size of the state     of Delaware, making it the African continent's smallest country.     The Gambia River, the country's major waterway, is its most     prominent geographic feature. 2 TERRITORIES AND DEPENDENCIES The Gambia has no territories or dependencies. 3 CLIMATE The Gambia has a subtropical climate with distinct cool and hot seasons.     From November to mid-May there is uninterrupted dry weather, with     temperatures as low as 16°C (61°F) in Banjul and surrounding     areas. Hot, humid weather predominates the rest of the year, with a     rainy season from June to October. During this period, temperatures may rise as high as 43°C     (109°F) but are usually lower near the sea. Mean temperatures range     from 23°C (73°F) in January to 27°C (81°F) in June     along the coast, and from 24°C (75°F) in January to 32°C     (90°F) in May inland. The average annual rainfall ranges from 92     centimeters (36 inches) in the interior of the country to 145     centimeters (57 inches) along the coast. Rainfall has decreased by 30     percent in the last thirty years, leading to problems with agricultural     yield. Most of the rain falls from June to October. 4 TOPOGRAPHIC REGIONS To the west lies the Atlantic coastline, which is fringed with sandy     beaches. The interior is generally low-lying on both sides of the Gambia     River, although elevations are higher in the east. Throughout the     country, low, flat-topped hills alternate with valleys or depressions.     Fertile alluvial soil is found in the areas to the east, while sandy     soil predominates in the west. Mangrove swamps are found along the coast     and riverbanks. 5 OCEANS AND SEAS At its western end, The Gambia borders the Atlantic Ocean. Seacoast and Undersea Features In addition to the lower reaches of the Gambia River, the coast is     marked with capes and lagoons. Islands and Archipelagos Though The Gambia has no islands in the ocean, it has several on the     Gambia River, including James Island and McCarthy Island, where     Georgetown is located. Coastal Features Most of The Gambia's Atlantic border is composed of the peninsula     on which the cities of Banjul and Serekunda sit. Sandy white beaches     cover most of The Gambia's 71-kilometer-long (44-mile-long) coast     (also called the "smile coast"). Sand dunes line the coast     at The Gambia's southern border with Senegal. 6 INLAND LAKES There are no sizable lakes in The Gambia; however, brown mangrove swamps     line the lower reaches on both banks of the Gambia River for the first     145 kilometers (90 miles) inland from the sea. Behind these mangroves     are the "flats," which are submerged completely during the     wet season. 7 RIVERS AND WATERFALLS The Gambia River rises in Guinea and follows a twisting path for about     1,600 kilometers (1,000 miles) to the sea. For its last 470 kilometers     (292 miles), the river flows through The Gambia, narrowing to a width of     5 kilometers (3 miles) at Banjul. During the dry season, tidal saltwater     intrudes as far as 250 kilometers (155 miles) upstream. The Gambia River


Which awards were founded by American publicist John J B Wilson on Oscar night 1981?

Jack Black nominated for 'worst actor' award - Telegraph Jack Black nominated for 'worst actor' award Golden Raspberry Awards 2011 - or Razzies - are announced on eve of Oscar  nominations 9:51AM GMT 24 Jan 2011 Jack Black has been nominated for a Razzie Award for 'Worst Actor' in the traditional pre-Oscar nomination night awards that recognise all that is bad in films. The nominations for Golden Raspberry Awards - or Razzie for short - were announced on Sunday night, with Jennifer Aniston nominated for Worst Actress for her role in The Bounty Hunter and The Switch . The blockbuster supernatural tale "The Twilight Saga: Eclipse" and the action fantasy "The Last Airbender" tied for the most nominations with nine each, including worst picture. The Razzies lineup was announced a day before Oscar nominations come out. Razzie winners, chosen by the group's 600 voters, will be announced on 26th February, the night before the Oscars. The awards, founded by American copywriter and publicist John J.B. Wilson in 1981, precede the corresponding Academy Awards ceremony by one day. The term raspberry in the name is used in its irreverent sense, as in "blowing a raspberry". The awards themselves typically cost around £5 each, in the form of a "golfball-sized raspberry" which sits atop a Super 8 mm film reel, the whole of which is spray-painted gold. Related Articles


`Carte Blanche' is a 2011 James Bond novel by which writer usually associated with the crime genre?

Interview with Jeffery Deaver (Author of The Bone Collector) June, 2011 Share on Twitter Apart from his license to kill, James Bond is known for three things: fast cars, gorgeous women, and awesome gadgets. Newly minted Bond writer Jeffery Deaver can't help but hedge when asked to choose his favorite of the three. "Can't I put a gorgeous woman in the passenger seat of my sports car?" he pleads. The author of the Lincoln Rhyme series (launched in 1997 with The Bone Collector , also a movie starring Denzel Washington and Angelina Jolie) and the Kathryn Dance series landed his latest gig thanks to a chance remark about Bond at the Crime Writers' Association. And instead of continuing creator Ian Fleming 's time line with what would now be a geriatric special agent (Bond was born circa 1920), Deaver's Carte Blanche reboots the story, placing a thirtysomething Bond fighting at top form in 2011. The thriller writer chatted with Goodreads about the challenge of pleasing millions of Bond fans worldwide. Goodreads: When was your first encounter with James Bond? Jeffery Deaver: I was roughly eight years old. My parents had what I thought was a pretty good rule: My sister and I could read any book we could find, but there were some movies that we were not allowed to see. I think that makes sense because the processing of written storytelling is different from visual and oral storytelling. Developmental stages of children are such that they can't necessarily discern that the image of the fellow getting shot and killed on the screen is really very different from that actually happening. But when you read it in a book, it's one step removed. That was my parents' theory. And it was a little ironic because I was born in 1950. You can imagine in the 1950s, the movies were so tame and the books could actually be quite risqué and violent. My father would bring home the James Bond novels , and I would read them. I would get to the part where the hero kissed the girl, and oh, that was disgusting. I just sped right by it. A few years later I came back and read those parts—that was the good stuff! GR: So writing a Bond book is a dream gig for you. How did you get the job? JD: About six years ago a novel of mine, Garden of Beasts (a historical thriller), won an award in England given by the Crime Writers' Association, and it was sponsored by the Ian Fleming estate. The prize was a dagger that Ian Fleming —who was an intelligence officer in World War II—had carried. I was very honored. In my acceptance remarks I said how particularly pleased I was because Fleming had been such an influence on my writing. I didn't think anything of it, but I learned later that there were members of the estate and Ian Fleming Publications in the audience. They had not known that Fleming was an influence of mine, so about 18 months ago they called me. They asked if I would be interested in writing the next continuation novel. I debated all of five seconds and said yes. Although I will add that we both had some caveats that coincided. I did not want to write a period piece. Sebastian Faulks 's book—an excellent book, Devil May Care [2008]—was set in the 1960s. I didn't want Bond to be an elderly agent, and I wanted it set in the present day, so I wanted to restart the series. Coincidentally, they had the same view in mind. GR: Do you have any favorite Bond novels? JD: From Russia with Love and Casino Royale . Those are my two favorites. When I reread the whole series in anticipation of writing my book, Carte Blanche , I was struck by the really innovative approach that Fleming took to writing From Russia with Love . We don't meet Bond for roughly 60 or 70 pages of the book. We deal with a really rich study of the bad guy and the world in which he is operating—a Russian assassin. I kept turning pages, thinking, "I know this guy really, really well." And it taught me that every character in the book is of equal importance. There's nothing worse than any old cardboard caricature of a villain. Usually they have my hairstyle—not much hair—in a ponytail. Right away you kn


Who coined the phrase 'A verbal contract is not worth the paper it's written on'?

Verbal Contract Information - Online Lawyer Source Online Lawyer Source Call Us For Additional Information (888) 803-7598 Verbal Verbal Contract Information One of the most complicated problems that attorneys in contract law deal with is the verbal contract. Movie mogul Samuel Goldwyn is reported to have once said, "Verbal contracts aren't worth the paper they're printed on." Although they are notoriously difficult to regulate, state and federal laws regarding verbal contracts do exist, and can help to ensure the enforcement of a verbal contract. If you are involved in a dispute over a verbal contract, you need to ensure that your legal rights are protected. Please contact us today for a free consultation with an experienced contract lawyer who can help you understand your legal rights and options. Three Elements of a Verbal Contract In order to be considered valid, a verbal contract must contain three elements: offer, acceptance, and consideration. Offer: The person making the offer in a verbal contract must communicate their intent to enter into a contract. A verbal contract is not considered valid if all parties do not agree to the terms of the offer. Also, verbal contracts are only valid for a specified period of time and not indefinitely. Acceptance: A verbal contract is not valid until the offer is accepted. The acceptance of a verbal contract occurs when the person to whom the contract is offered voluntarily indicates agreement to its terms and conditions. Consideration: In addition to an offer and acceptance, verbal contracts must contain consideration. This means that each side must give the other something of value for the agreement to be binding. In most verbal contracts, this is an exchange of money, such as a down payment. However, in some cases, it is not money but a promise that is exchanged. Verbal Contract Law Verbal contracts are a convenient and commonly used form of agreement between two parties. However, the main problem with a verbal contract is that if any problems should arise and there were no witnesses to the agreement, the case is reduced to one party's word against another's. Even if verbal contract law is followed, a verbal contract is often easily contested. The best way to ensure that your contract will be binding is to consult with a legal professional who can help you understand the law and determine your options. If you are involved in a dispute over a verbal contract, a qualified contract lawyer can help you maximize your legal rights and interests . Please contact us today to speak with an experienced contract attorney near you. Need Legal Help?


What is the common name of the species panthera pardus of the Felidae family?

Natural History Collections: Felidae CAT FAMILY General features and members of the family The cat family is one of four families of terrestrial cat-like mammals descended from the Viverraines (civet/genet like mammals). These four families are linked by the presence of an ossified segment in the auditory bulla of the inner ear; a feature not found in dog-like carnivorans. The separation between these two branches of terrestrial carnivores has been confirmed by a variety of other morphological and DNA-based characters. The Family Felidae comprises: Seven species of 'Big cats' in 3 genera: The genus Panthera: lions (P. leo), tigers (P. tigris), leopards (P. pardus), jaguars (P. onca), snow leopards (P. uncia). The genus Neofelis: clouded leopards (N. nebulosa) The genus Acinonyx: cheetahs (A. jubatus). Thirty species of 'Small cats' in the genus Felis. While a large cat such as a tiger may be 2 - 3 metres long and weigh 384 kg; a small cat such as the black-footed cat may be only 40 cm long and weigh 1 - 2 kg. Traditionally members of the genus Felis are distinguished from the big cats belonging to the Pantherine lineage because they cannot roar. Molecular genetic data indicates that the small cats represent at least seven evolutionary lineages descended from a common ancestry. A cheetah lying in the grass at Edinburgh zoo shows the typical appearance of members of the cat family: blunt flattened features, large eyes and large rounded ears. Fawn/brown colouring with tawny patterns and spots serve as adapted camouflage since most species live isolated existences in dense forests. Adaptations for hunting Skeleton of wild cat Felids are strictly carnivorous and their morphology is the most highly specialised of all carnivorans for catching killing and devouring prey. They sit at the pinnacle of many food pyramids. For hunting they have binocular and colour vision and particularly good light/dark vision. In daylight they see as well as humans and in poor light their vision is six times as acute. Their rounded ears funnel sound to the inner ear. Felids share with canids the adaptive features of the limb bones required for swift running. With the exception of the cheetah, felids have retractable claws. The cheetah's claws are semi-retractable providing extra grip during its chasing sprints, which have been recorded to reach up to 110 km/hr. Skulls, dentition and diet. The basic dental formula of felids is I3/3; C1/1: PM 3/2; Molar 1/1 = 30. All felid premolars and molars show carnassial modifications and the third premolar has an extra feature - an anterior cusp for crushing bones. A lethal bite from the large canines can be inflicted with the aid of exceptionally strong masseter muscles and the classic Carnivoran feature - restricted vertical movement of the jaw. The tongue is covered with sharp papillae capable of cutting or ripping flesh and useful for grooming the fur. Big cats prey on a wide range of large mammals including domestic stock. The diet of small cats depends largely upon what is available but correlates with cat size. Big cats Wild cat skull European wild cat skull The wild cat (Felis silvestris) occurs from Western Europe, including Britain, and North Africa to India. It lives in open forest, savanna and steppe. Wild cats feed on vertebrates - rodents (voles and woodmice), rabbits, hares, insectivores (shrews, hedgehogs), birds, reptiles - and arthropods. Domestic cat Feral domestic cat skull In urban areas, the domestic cat (Felis catus) preys on rodents, including young rats, and birds; in more rural areas, rabbits are an important prey animal. Domestic cats are thought to have evolved from small wild felids whose presence around homesteads was tolerated by man because the cats preyed on vermin that ate grain. Puma skull Although the puma (Felis concolor) belongs to the genus Felis it is bigger than 'Big' cats such as the leopard and cheetah. Pumas occur across North and South America from Southern Canada to Patagonia inhabiting a wider array of ecological zones than any other terrestrial New World mam


Who succeeded Brian Cowen as the Prime Minister of the Irish Republic in 2011?

Ireland, Republic of: History Ireland, Republic of History After the establishment by treaty with Great Britain of the Irish Free State (Jan., 1922), civil war broke out between supporters of the treaty and opponents, who refused to accept the partition of Ireland and the retention of any ties with Britain. The antitreaty forces, embodied in the Irish Republican Army (IRA) and led by Eamon De Valera , were defeated, although the IRA continued as a secret terrorist organization. William Cosgrave became the first prime minister. De Valera and his followers, the Fianna Fáil party, agreed to take the oath of allegiance to the British crown and entered the Dáil in 1927. In 1932, De Valera became prime minister, and under his administration a new constitution was promulgated (1937), establishing the sovereign nation of Ireland, or Eire, within the Commonwealth of Nations. De Valera's policies aimed at the political and economic independence and union of all of Ireland. The loyalty oath to the crown was abolished, and certain economic provisions of the 1921 treaty with England were repudiated, leading to an "economic war" (1932–38) with Britain. During World War II, Eire remained neutral and vigorously protested Allied military activity in Northern Ireland. The British were denied the use of Irish ports, and German and Japanese agents were allowed to operate in the country. Some 60,000 Irish citizens, however, volunteered to serve with the British armed forces, including some 7,000 who deserted from the Irish army. The people of Eire suffered relatively little hardship during the war and even profited from increased food exports. The postwar period brought a sharp rise in the cost of living and a decline in population, due in great part to steady emigration to Northern Ireland, Great Britain, and other countries. In 1948, Prime Minister Costello demanded total independence from Great Britain and reunification with the six counties of Northern Ireland. The Republic of Ireland was proclaimed on Apr. 18, 1949. The country withdrew from the Commonwealth and formally claimed jurisdiction over the Ulster counties. It was admitted to the United Nations in 1955. Nothing came of the claim to Ulster, and during the 1950s and 60s the republic and Northern Ireland improved their economic relations. The later decade also saw an all-time low in Irish population, 2.82 million in 1961. In the late 1960s the problem of Northern Ireland flared up again in bitter fighting between the Protestant majority and Catholic minority there, aggravated by the actions of the IRA, which was headquartered in the republic. In 1973, Erskine H. Childers succeeded De Valera as president of Ireland, and Liam Cosgrave , at the head of a Fine Gael–Labor coalition, replaced Jack Lynch , of Fianna Fáil, as prime minister. In the same year the republic joined the European Community (now the European Union ). Childers died in 1974 and was succeeded by Cearbhal O. Dalaigh. Lynch led Fianna Fáil back into office in 1977; in 1979 fellow party member Charles Haughey replaced Lynch as prime minister. In 1981 a Fine Gael–Labor coalition headed by Garret FitzGerald defeated Fianna Fáil on an economic platform. Although ousted in 1982, the coalition was governing again six months later. Beginning in the late 1970s the republic's political situation was more fluid than it had been; there were several general elections and a variety of party schisms. In 1987, Haughey again became prime minister. As unemployment soared, especially among young people, outmigration increased, reaching a peak of 44,000 in 1989. During the 1990s, the economy grew significantly, buoyed by EU subsidies and new foreign investment. By the end of the decade, unemployment was below the EU average, although pockets of poverty persisted. In late 1994, after the IRA and Protestant militias agreed to a cease-fire, efforts were begun to negotiate a settlement of the the Northern Ireland issue. Despite some setbacks, agreements were reached in Apr., 1998, and approved by voters in both the Irish Republic and Nort


Which British actress played Dylan Thomas's lover Vera Phillips in the 2008 film 'The Edge of Love'?

The Edge of Love Reviews & Ratings - IMDb IMDb 60 out of 73 people found the following review useful: Not a bad film. Just one that could have been better from Birmingham, England 1 July 2008 With the shadow of La Knightely looming large, I really wanted "The Edge Of Love" to be another "Atonement" - a big, beautiful looking, poetic wartime romance - but it wasn't. Do not get me wrong, there are many good things in "The Edge Of Love". It just did not touch my heart the way that "Atonement" did. The acting is uniformly fine. Tabloid darlings Keira Knightley, and Sienna Miller especially, proved that their performances in "Atonement" and "Factory Girl" respectively were no flash in the pan. They were both excellent. Cillian Murphy is also good as Keira Knightley's war traumatised husband and Matthew Rhys got to the heart of the indifferent, drunken, selfish chancer that was Dylan Thomas. "The Edge Of Love" looks fantastic. Contrast and compare the cinematography of the 'London during the blitz' setting of the first half with the bleakness of the Welsh coastal town of the second half. The first half of the film presents almost a fantasy world: Dreamy and just out of focus. Smoky pubs, soft lighting and shadows. The second half of the film presents a hard reality: Harsh pebble beaches and wide open spaces. Rain, grass, pain and small town mediocrity. In the former romance flourishes amid the cigarette smoke and the alcohol; in the latter romance fractures, and there will be a reckoning for bad behaviour. (I will say at this juncture that most critics have written that the film loses it's heart when it moves out of London. I disagree. I think the film becomes real and true once it moves to Wales. The second half is my favourite half of the film.) But sadly, and whisper this very quietly, "The Edge Of Love" is just a little bit too dull. Mood movies, and "The Edge Of Love" is definitely a mood movie, have to walk a very fine line between immersion in atmosphere and the demands of plot to keep the punters interested. Too often "The Edge Of Love" falls into the former. It needed more story. Not a bad film, just one that could have been better. Was the above review useful to you? 36 out of 43 people found the following review useful: Moments of Cinematic Beauty from United Kingdom 19 February 2009 Naturally, before watching this film, ones expectations are high. The tale of Dylan Thomas and his lovers promises to be exhilarating. The stars used in the production hold high promise. However the result is different. There is just something not quite right about this film. Whilst it manages to capture the viewer with moments of cinematic beauty, The Edge of Love fails to entice. In some scenes the cinematography is perfect. The set design and costume cannot be faulted. The glamour and horror of the era are portrayed perfectly. But the story itself does not piece together. The sudden friendship of the two women seems too soon and lacking in explanation. The characters have little depth and I felt no real sympathy for any of them. It almost seems as if several crucial scenes were omitted. The film itself is fairly disappointing, but perhaps worth watching for the moments when everything comes together because when this happens the film is stunning. Was the above review useful to you? 55 out of 91 people found the following review useful: Worth a glance if you're REALLY interested otherwise it's not worth the entrance fee. from Edinburgh, Scotland 19 June 2008 I went to see this as the Edinburgh Film Festival the other day and I have to say I was a bit disappointed. The score and the cinematography were lush and gorgeous and the acting was very good but the script lacked characterisation. I realise that Dylan Thomas was not meant to have been an overly pleasant man, but I failed to see why the seemingly likable, headstrong character of Vera Phillips ever fell in love with him. He came across as completely selfish and sleazy with virtually no redeeming qualities and it frustrated me that there seemed to be no explanation for every woma


What was the name of Long John Silver's parrot?

Long John Silver (Treasure Island) | Villains Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Long John Silver (Treasure Island) 37,032pages on Click To Help Darkseid! Darkseid has declared that this article requires immediate Cleanup in order to meet a higher standard. Help improve this article by improving formatting, spelling and general layout - least it fall victim to an Omega Effect Evil-doer Leadership, scheming, fighting skills, cunning Hobby Type of Villain Pirate Long John Silver is a fictional character and the primary antagonist of the novel Treasure Island, by Robert Louis Stevenson. Contents [ show ] Profile In Treasure Island, Long John Silver is a pirate who was quartermaster under the notorious Captain Flint . Long John Silver had a pet parrot called Captain Flint, often seen sitting on his shoulder where she would nibble on seeds. A quartermaster on a pirate ship ranked higher than any officer except the captain himself, and could veto the captain's decisions whenever the ship was not in a battle. The quartermaster was elected by the crew and one of his tasks was to lead the boarding party from the quarterdeck during boarding attacks. Silver claims to have served in the Royal Navy and lost his leg under "the immortal Hawke". "His left leg was cut off close by the hip, and under the left shoulder he carried a crutch, which he managed with wonderful dexterity, hopping about upon it like a bird. He was very tall and strong, with a face as big as a ham - plain and pale, but intelligent and smiling." He claims to have been the only man whom Flint ever feared. Like many of Stevenson's characters, there is more than a modicum of duality in the character; ostensibly Silver is a hardworking and likable seaman, and it is only as the plot unfolds that his villainous nature is gradually revealed. His relationship with Jim Hawkins, the novel's protagonist, is interesting, as he serves as a mentor and eventually father-figure to Jim, creating much shock and emotion when it is discovered that he is in charge of the mutiny, and especially when Jim must confront and fight him later on. Although willing to change sides at any time in the interests of his own survival, Silver has compensating virtues: he is wise enough to pay attention to money management, in contrast to the spendthrift ways of most pirates, and is physically courageous despite his disability; for instance, when Flint's cache is found to be empty, he coolly stands his ground against five grown men despite having only Hawkins to back him. Historians have noted that Silver's account of his life experiences during the first half of the 18th century is at variance with the known history of the historical figures he mentions, and that Silver is either exaggerating the range and scope of his exploits for the benefit of Jim Hawkins or for potential pirates he is trying to recruit, or his memory is faulty. When Silver escapes at the end of the novel, he takes "three or four hundred guineas" of the treasure with him, thus becoming one of only two former members of Captain Flint's crew to get his hands on a portion of the recovered treasure; a separate cache of bar silver is apparently left on the island. (The repentant maroonee Ben Gunn is the other, but he spends all 1,000 pounds in nineteen days.) Jim's own ambivalence towards Silver is reflected in the last chapter, when he speculates that the old pirate must have settled down in comfortable retirement: "It is to be hoped so, I suppose, for his chances of comfort in another world are very small." Stevenson's portrayal of Silver has greatly influenced the modern iconography of the pirate. Silver has a parrot, named Captain Flint in mockery of his former captain, who generally perches on Silver's shoulder, and is known to chatter pirate phrases like "Pieces of Eight," and "Stand by to go about." Silver uses the parrot as another means of gaining Jim's trust, by telling the boy all manner of exciting stories (many of them likely fake) about the parrot's buccaneer history. "'Now that bird,' Silver would say, 'is, may be, two hundre


The common word for the human body part known as the omphalus gives which citrus fruit its name?

Orange fruit nutrition facts and health benefits Custom Search Orange fruit nutrition facts Delicious and juicy orange fruit contains an impressive list of essential nutrients, vitamins, minerals for normal growth and development and overall well-being. Botanically; orange is the citrus fruit belonging in the Rutaceae family, of the genus; Citrus. The genus citrus also includes other related species of oranges such as pomelo, tangerine (mandarin orange), yuzu, lemon , and grapefruit . Scientific name: Citrus sinensis. Oranges-Citrus sinenesis. Orange is a tropical to semitropical, evergreen, small flowering tree, growing to about 5 to 8 m tall, and bears seasonal fruits that measure about 3 inches in diameter and weigh about 100-150 g. Oranges are classified into two general categories, sweet and bitter, with the former being the type most commonly consumed type. Popular sweet-varieties include Valencia, Navel, Persian variety, and blood orange. Tangerine. Photo courtesy: orphanjones Nagpur (India) orange. Tangerines are related varieties of oranges distinguished by loose, easily peeled shin (pericarp) and sweet juicy flesh (arils). They are also known as mandarin oranges in Europe and Satsumas in Japan. Just as oranges, they too belong to the Rutaceae (citrus Family) and known scientifically as Citrus reticulata. Fruits belonging to the citrus group are described as “hesperidium,” (A hesperidium is a scientific term to describe the fruit structure belonging to the citrus group. In fact, the fruit is a modified berry with tough, leathery rind. Orange peel contains many volatile oil glands in pits. Interior flesh is composed of segments, called carpels, made up of numerous fluid-filled vesicles that are actually specialized hair cells). Health benefits of oranges Nutrients in oranges are plentiful and diverse. The fruit is low in calories, contains no saturated fats or cholesterol, but is rich in dietary fiber, pectin.Pectin, by its virtue as a bulk laxative, helps protect the mucous membrane of colon by decreasing its exposure time to toxic substances as well as by binding to cancer-causing chemicals in the colon. Pectin has also been shown to reduce blood cholesterol levels by decreasing its re-absorption in the colon by binding to bile acids in the colon. Oranges, like other citrus fruits, are an excellent source of vitaminC (provides 48.5 mg per 100 g, about 81% of DRI); Vitamin C is a powerful natural antioxidant. Consumption of foods rich in vitamin C helps the body develop resistance against infectious agents and scavenge harmful, pro-inflammatory free radicals from the blood. Orange fruit contains a variety of phytochemicals. Hesperetin, naringin, and naringenin are flavonoids found in citrus fruits. Naringenin is found to have a bio-active effect on human health as antioxidant, free radical scavenger, anti-inflammatory, and immune system modulator. This substance has also been shown to reduce oxidant injury to DNA in-vitro studies. Total antioxidant strength (ORAC) of oranges (navel variety) is 1819 µmol TE/100 g. Oranges also contain very good levels of vitamin A, and other flavonoid antioxidants such as alpha and beta-carotenes, beta-cryptoxanthin, zea-xanthin and lutein. These compounds have been known to have antioxidant properties. Vitamin A is also required for maintaining healthy mucus membranes and skin and essential for healthy vision. Consumption of natural fruits rich in flavonoids help human body protect from lung and oral cavity cancers. It is also a very good source of B-complex vitamins such as thiamin, pyridoxine, and folates. These vitamins are essential in the sense that the human body requires them from external sources to replenish. Orange fruit also contains a very good amount of minerals like potassium and calcium. Potassium is an important component of cell and body fluids that helps control heart rate and blood pressure through countering pressing effects of sodium. Citrus fruits, as such have long been valued for their wholesome nutritious and antioxidant properties. It is scientifically


Who played Jim Hacker in the TV series 'Yes Minister'?

BBC - Comedy - Yes Minister Yes Minister Yes Minister A bedrock programme in the UK comedy structure, Yes Minister embodied the early 1980s attitude to authority and politics as a gently hypocritical world filled with doubletalk. Three series were made between 1980 and 1984, before Jim Hacker achieved real power in Yes Prime Minister. The series follows Right Honorable James Hacker MP, Minister for Administrative Affairs, and his attempts to make officialdom and administration make sense. He does this whilst pushing his own self-serving agenda, and keeping his head above any nasty political waters. Throughout his career, he's up against Whitehall’s Sir Humphrey Appleby, unflappable symbol of a machine that has no gears, only brakes. Jim's policies, whether cutting costs or trying to streamline red tape, are sabotaged by Appleby's Machiavellian skills, often accompanied by brain-wrenching sentences designed to confuse Hacker - and often succeeding. Absolutely snobbish and elitist, yet blind to anything that does not serve the Whitehall way, Sir Humphrey is the avatar of the British State. Hacker's politics appear to be completely pragmatic and blown by the winds of chance, and are never dogmatic enough to be clearly labelled Labour or Conservative. By removing the trappings of a particular 'party' and allowing both sides to appear at their worst - venal and inconstant Hacker forever opposing the pompous and manipulative Appleby - Yes, Minister maintained a timeless quality that means it has endured beyond the Thatcherite politics it satirised. Issues were raised that are still timely now - identity papers and computer databases of the population, university funding, arms sales, oil politics being just a few. Motifs of the series included the wonderful music of Ronnie Hazelhurst playing against Gerald Scarfe's hilarious caricatures of the three leads; Hacker's use of catastrophically mixed metaphors, his Private Secretary Bernard's fondness for awful puns and maddening pedantry, and Sir Humphrey's laconic wit, almost shocking contempt for anyone who isn't a senior Civil Servant, and his catchphrase, usually after totally defeating Hacker, of muttering 'Yes Minster' to close the show. Whilst the iconic figure of Sir Humphrey, as portrayed by Nigel Hawthorne, is the series' enduring legacy, the true star of the show is Hacker, as played by Paul Eddington. Though most of the verbal quips are Humphrey's, the comedy is Hacker's, mainly because Paul Eddington was probably the best comedy actor of his generation and his timing is miraculous. Always buffeted by fate, wanting to do good but too scared of losing votes and status to do anything, Hacker is the symbol of all of us, wanting to be better, and not quite making it. A true original, Yes Minister remains one of the most influential sitcoms of its time, as witness its huge success, many awards (including BAFTAs for the show and for Hawthorne). Famously accurate in the spirit of the relationship between civil servant and politician, it was Mrs Thatcher's favourite show... make of that whatever you want. Yes Minister was proof that comedy could take on serious subjects and make real points with them. Cast


Who is the youngest person to become King of England?

Timeline of the Kings & Queens of England There have been 66 monarchs of England and Britain spread over a period of 1500 years.   SAXON KINGS EGBERT 827 - 839 Egbert (Ecgherht) was the first monarch to establish a stable and extensive rule over all of Anglo-Saxon England. After returning from exile at the court of Charlemagne in 802, he regained his kingdom of Wessex. Following his conquest of Mercia in 827, he controlled all of England south of the Humber. After further victories in Northumberland and North Wales, he is recognised by the title Bretwalda ( Anglo-Saxon , "ruler of the British". A year before he died aged almost 70, he defeated a combined force of Danes and Cornish at Hingston Down in Cornwall. He is buried at Winchester in Hampshire. AETHELWULF 839-856 King of Wessex , son of Egbert and father of Alfred the Great. In 851 Aethelwulf defeated a Danish army at the battle of Oakley while his eldest son Althelstan fought and beat the Danes at sea off the coast of Kent , in what is believed to be the first naval battle. A highly religous man, Athelwulf travelled to Rome with his son Alfred to see the Pope in 855. AETHELBALD 856 - 860 The eldest son of Aethelwulf, Æthelbald was born around 834. He was crowned at Kingston-upon-Thames in southwest London, after forcing his father to abdicate upon his return from pilgrimage to Rome. Following his fathers death in 858, he married his widowed stepmother Judith, but under pressure from the church the marriage was annulled after only a year. He is buried at Sherbourne Abbey in Dorset . AETHELBERT 860 - 866 Became king following the death of his brother Æthelbald. Like his brother and his father, Aethelbert (pictured to the right) was crowned at Kingston-Upon-Thames. Shortly after his succession a Danish army landed and sacked Winchester before being defeated by the Saxons. In 865 the Viking Great Heathen Army landed in East Anglia and swept across England. He is buried at Sherborne Abbey. AETHELRED I 866 - 871 Aethelred succeeded his brother Aethelbert. His reign was one long struggle with the Danes who had occupied York in 866, establishing the Viking kingdom of Yorvik . When the Danish Army moved south Wessex itself was threatened, and so together with his brother Alfred, they fought several battles with the Vikings at Reading, Ashdown and Basing. Aethelred suffered serious injuries during the next major battle at Meretun in Hampshire; he died of his wounds shortly after at Witchampton in Dorset, where he was buried. ALFRED THE GREAT 871 - 899 - son of AETHELWULF Born at Wantage in Berkshire around 849, Alfred was well educated and is said to have visited Rome on two occasions. He had proven himself to be a strong leader in many battles, and as a wise ruler managed to secure five uneasy years of peace with the Danes, before they attacked Wessex again in 877. Alfred was forced to retreat to a small island in the Somerset Levels and it was from here that he masterminded his comeback, perhaps ' burning the cakes ' as a consequence. With major victories at Edington, Rochester and London, Alfred established Saxon Christian rule over first Wessex, and then on to most of England. To secure his hard won boundaries Alfred founded a permanent army and an embryonic Royal Navy. To secure his place in history, he began the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles. EDWARD (The Elder) 899 - 924 Succeeded his father Alfred the Great. Edward retook southeast England and the Midlands from the Danes. Following the the death of his sister Aethelflaed of Mercia , Edward unites the kingdoms of Wessex and Mercia. In 923, the Anglo-Saxon Chronicles record that the Scottish King Constantine II recognises Edward as "father and lord". The following year, Edward is killed in a battle against the Welsh near Chester . His body is returned to Winchester for burial. ATHELSTAN 924 - 939 Son of Edward the Elder, Athelstan extended the boundaries of his kingdom at the Battle of Brunanburh in 937. In what is said to be one of the bloodiest battles ever fought on British soil, Athelstan defeated a combined army of Scots


Swaziland is bordered by South Africa and which other country?

South Africa – Travel guide at Wikivoyage Territories[ edit ] Prince Edward Islands - two small islands in the sub-Antarctic Indian Ocean. Access is restricted to research and conservation management. Cities[ edit ] Pretoria – The administrative capital of the country Cape Town – The legislative capital and seat of Parliament. A world-class city named for its proximity to the Cape of Good Hope. Also within a stone's throw of South Africa's winelands . One of the most beautiful cities in the world, nestled between the sea and Table Mountain, it is a popular summer destination by both domestic tourists and those from abroad. Bloemfontein – Location of the Supreme Court of Appeal, the highest court in non-constitutional matters. The Constitutional Court in Johannesburg became the highest court in constitutional matters in 1994. Durban – Largest city in KwaZulu-Natal , third largest in South Africa and popular coastal holiday destination for South Africans. Johannesburg – The economic heart of Africa and the most common entry point into Southern Africa . Polokwane – Capital of Limpopo (formally known as Pietersburg) and a good jump off point for visits to the northern parts of the Kruger National Park and Zimbabwe . National Parks[ edit ] Rhino on a private reserve in Mpumalanga South Africa is a paradise for anyone interested in natural history. A wide range of species (some potentially dangerous and endangered) may be encountered in parks, farms, private reserves and even on the roads. The Kruger National Park is exceptionally well managed and a favorite tourist destination. Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park in the heart of the Kalahari desert with wide open spaces and hordes of games including the majestic 'Gemsbok'. This is the first park in Africa to cross political borders. There are also a large number of smaller parks, like the Hluhluwe-Umfolozi Park , Addo Elephant National Park , Marakele National Park , Pilanesberg National Park or the iSimangaliso Wetland Park . See African Flora and Fauna and South African National Parks for additional information. There are hiking trails available in almost all the parks and around geographical places of interest, Hiking in South Africa contains information on those. Understand[ edit ] If you want to travel in southern Africa then South Africa is a good place to start. While you can fly into any country in southern Africa, most flights will route through South Africa anyway. South Africa is also a good place to get used to travelling in the region (though some would argue that Namibia is better for that). Of course South Africa is not only a jumping off point, it is itself a superb destination rich in culture, fauna, flora and history. Outsiders' views of South Africa are coloured by the same stereotypes as the rest of Africa. Contrary to popular belief, South Africa is not devastatingly poor with an unstable government. Although the rural part of South Africa remains among the poorest and the least developed parts of the world and poverty in the townships can be appalling, progress is being made. The process of recovering from apartheid, which lasted almost 46 years, is quite slow. In fact, South Africa's United Nations Human Development Index which was slowly improving in the final years of apartheid, has declined dramatically since 1996, largely due to the AIDS pandemic, and poverty levels appear to be on the increase. South Africa boasts a well-developed infrastructure and has all the modern amenities and technologies, much of it developed during the years of white minority rule. The government is stable, although corruption is common. The government and the primary political parties generally have a high level of respect for democratic institutions and human rights. Despite the problems the country faces, South Africa remains the strongest economy in Africa, and is the only African country to be a member of the elite G-20 group of major economies. Geography[ edit ] South Africa is located at the southernmost tip of Africa, with a long coastline that stretches more than 2,500 km


What was the name of The Lone Ranger's horse?

The Lone Ranger rode Silver, but what was the name of Tonto's horse? | Notes and Queries | guardian.co.uk The Lone Ranger rode Silver, but what was the name of Tonto's horse? Robert Tonto rode a paint, or pinto, called Scout. William Dunlap, Hamden, Connecticut USA Tonto's horse was called Scout. When the Lone Ranger shouted "Hi-ho, Silver-away!" Tonto would mumble "Get-um up, Scout". Phil Usher, Copenhagen, Denmark Scout Anthony Cox, Denver, U.S.A Further on the name of Tonto's horse. He was named Scout in the TV series, but was apparently called White Feller in the early Lone Ranger novels. Originally, Tonto rode double with the Lone Ranger on Silver. After a publicity photo was taken of the Lone Ranger and Tonto this way, WXYZ wisely decided to give Tonto his own steed. Scout was originally supposed to be solid white like Silver, but when they made the movie serials they realized that it would make Silver less impressive that way, so Scout was changed. This information from Largent's Lone Ranger Page Jeremy Bechelet, Telford In one infamous episode, Tonto referred to his horse (Scout) as Bazzlegette. Brent Quigley, Halifax, USA In listening to early radio shows, Tonto called his horse "Paint Horse" Bob K., South Bend, IN United States Scout.


What would you be eating if you ordered pamplemousse in a French restaurant?

Customer Reviews | Pamplemousse Las Vegas French Restaurant 40th Aniversssary Pamplemousse Las Vegas French Restaurant 40th Aniversssary THANK YOU FOR YOUR NICE COMMENTS. Pamplemousse would not be a success without YOU ! OUR CUSTOMERS COMMENTS: ★★★★★ 5 5 1 “My wife and I ate there a few years ago for our anniversary. It was the most relaxing dinner we have ever had. Our 2nd time there the taxi that was called for us did not show up in a timely manner, so Pierre gave us a ride to our hotel. We loved his stories about working for Frank Sinatra at Caesar's when he 1st moved to the United States. Want to go back soon.” - Brad Apsey ★★★★★ 5 5 1 “I wanted to say thank you for such a wonderful time on our wedding night. The place was absolutely wonderful and we loved everything about it. You have a gem there and so glad that I found it. Thanks again” - Clara Kraynak ★★★★★ 5 5 1 “We went here after a small "vegas" wedding. They could not have been any more accommodating to out group of ten. The food was so delicious and the service was impeccable. It was fun to hear about stories of some of the famous people who have eaten there. From the outside.....it looks a little sketch......don't let that stop you from coming in. The food is awesome.” - valerie ★★★★★ 5 5 1 “I am very excited that my daughter and I will be able to dine at your restaurant again. We have eaten there many times over the past 25 years. We will be celebrating my daughters 21st birthday and look forward to celebrate at Pamplemousse! My family owned a restaurant in Montna for 34 years and we enjoy and appreciate really good food. We consider Pamplemousse the best restaurant in Las Vegas and the only other that comes close is in Paris. I was with my husband and children about 6 years ago for St. Patricks Day. We ate at Pamplemousse The waiter was amazing and told us many stories of "old" Las Vegas. Needless to say your restaurant is one of the main reasons we visit Las Vegas. We recommend your place to anyone we know visiting Vegas. My sister and her husband will be there 2 weeks after us and of course will eat there as well. Also, we are both vegetarians. For your place I make exceptions. Thank you. Lori Keyshae” - Lori Keyshae ★★★★★ 5 5 1 “Last evening was my first and Susan's third visit to Pamplemousse. It won't be our last! We'd noticed it was part of Restaurant Week and decided that as much as we love the culture and food of the French, we should include it in our list this year. I learned their corkage fee was only $20, so I pulled a bottle of 2000 Bordeaux from our chiller to have with dinner. We entered from the blazingly bright and hot (109 degrees) Las Vegas temperature and were pleasantly greeted by dark, cool air conditioning and a warm, graciously "pleased to see us" waitperson. He showed us to a snug table for two and I asked him to decant our wine. He said that Pierre would see to that he took our order for the five-course, special menu. Pierre arrived with the decanter and we shared stories of our travels while he opened and decanted the luscious fifteen year old nectar. We told him we would allow it to open and he should keep an eye out to join us for our initial sips. The first course was their famous crudite basket, stuffed with raw veggies looking as if someone had just harvested them from the garden. Warm bread and butter, along with a garlic dipping sauce and tapenade was the perfect beginning to our French feast. For the second course, Susan had the escargot and I the duck terrine. We've eaten snails all over the world and the these might have been the best. The terrine, as well, was delectable! The third course was a palate cleanser of sparklingly bright grapefruit granita, floating on a pool of chilled champagne. It was the right dish to prepare us for our entrees! For the fourth course, Susan had moules et frites, while I had the lamb shank. Her bowl of mussels was huge, as was the bowl of french fries. My shank was reminiscent of the T-Rex in the latest Jurassic Park movie...humongous!! The lamb rested on a bed of pasta but good sense to


Who played Lionel Hardcastle in the TV series 'As Time Goes By'?

Watch As Time Goes By Online - Full Episodes of Season 9 to 1 | Yidio Sign Up Watch As Time Goes By As Time Goes By is one of the most popular British sitcoms of all time and has been shown around the world; the show features a rekindled love story between two people who lost touch 38 years before during the Korean War. The main characters of Lional and Jean hardcastle are played by respected British stage and screen actors, Geoffrey Palmer and Judi Dench; although she is now forever linked with the role of jean Hardcastle Dench was the second choice for the role behind Hollywood legend Jean Simmons. Nine seasons of As Time Goes By were produced between 1992 and 2002, which were followed by a two part special reunion in 2005 for a total of 67 episodes; the show was also adapted for radio by the BBC and ran for three seasons. The plot of the show revolves around Army Officer Lionel Hardcastle who fell in love with a nurse called Jean Pargetter during the 1950s; after being sent to Korea Lionel sends a letter which is lost and never makes it to Jean prompting the end of the relationship. During the 38 years between their last meeting and the rekindling of their relationship Lionel and jean have both married and Jean has a daughter called Judi; Lional emigrated to Kenya and later returned to England following his divorce from first wife Margaret. Lionel and Jean meet again when he hires a secretary from Jean's agency Type For You to help him type up a manuscript of his life story; Jean's daughter Judi is sent to type Lionel's manuscript prompting Lionel and Jean to meet again. As the seasons progress Jean and Lionel marry and retire shifting the focus of the sitcom onto the relationship between Jean's daughter Judi and Lionel's publisher Alistair. The title of the show was taken from the song As Time Goes By, which also acted as the theme of the show sung by Joe Fagin. The sitcom was created by Colin Bostock-Smith, but was written by Bob Larby for the BBC; Larby's earlier credits had included a large number of successful BBC sitcoms. As Time Goes By has been shown on a large number of networks in the U.S., Australia and Nigeria.