Which female singer was once in a band called 'Spit and Snot'?

The Bjork Picture Pages Dancer in the Dark Background: "Gling-Glï¿½ (1990) was a bigger seller in Iceland than Debut (1993) and all the Sugarcubes' albums put together! That tells you a lot about Iceland." Bjork Icelandic musician Bjork first gained popularity as the lead singer of the Icelandic rock-pop band Sugarcubes (1988 to 1992). She later launched a solo career with her first solo album, Debut (1993), which spawned the dance single hits "Human Behavior," "Violently Happy" and "Big Time Sensuality." Other albums include Post (1995, spawned the nightclub hits "Hyper-Ballad" and "I Miss You"), Homogenic (1997, spawned the dance single hit "All is Full of Love"), Vespertine (2001) and Medulla (2004). The singer-songwriter also branched out to acting, gathering critical acclaim for starring as immigrant dancer Selma Yeskova in the musical Dancer in the Dark (2000, Bjork won Cannes Film Festival's Best Actress). She also sang the film's soundtrack "I've Seen It All" and earned an Academy Award Best Song nomination. "I find it very difficult to draw a line between what's sex and what isn't. It can be very, very sexy to drive a car, and completely unsexy to flirt with someone at a bar." Bjork 5' 4" tall Bjork, whose trademarks are her hair, accent and unusual sense of fashion, was one of VH1's "100 Greatest Women of Rock N Roll." Her private life has been linked to artists Tricky (one of the originators of the musical genre Trip-Hop; born on January 27, 1968) and Goldie (born on December 28, 1965), as well as photographer Stephane Sednaoui (directed some of her music videos and live performances). The mother of two children, Bjork was once married to Sugarcubes' guitarist ï¿½ï¿½r Eldon and is currently the wife of contemporary media artist Matthew Barney. A good friend of artists Madonna, P.J. Harvey and Tori Amos, Bjork co-wrote the Madonna song "Bedtime Stories." The eccentric artist, who drew attention while wearing the "swan dress" (reportedly will be auctioned off for charity in September of 2005) at the 73rd Annual Academy Awards, recently mentioned that she would never make another movie due to the difficulties she experienced while making Dancer in The Dark (2000). She headlined the Opening Ceremony of the 2004 Olympic games in Athens and recently released a double album of remixes to raise money for charity. Birch Tree Childhood and Family: "People are always asking me about Eskimos, but there are no Eskimos in Iceland." Bjork In Reykjavik, Iceland, Bjï¿½rk Gudmundsdï¿½ttir (Bjï¿½rk means "a birch tree" and Gudmundsdï¿½ttir means "Gudmund's daughter" in Icelandic) was born on November 21, 1965. Her parents, Gudmundur Gunnarsson (was an electrician) and Hildur Hauksdï¿½ttir (went on three-week political hunger strike in 2002) divorced before she reached two years old. Bjork subsequently spent her childhood in a hippie community with her mother and her six siblings (three sisters and three brothers). She also has a stepfather, Sï¿½var ï¿½rnason, a former member of a rock band in Iceland. "When I was growing up, I always had the feeling I was dropped from somewhere else. That's how I was treated at school in Iceland where the kids used to call me "china girl" and everybody thought I was unusual because I looked Chinese." Bjork Bjork attended Reykjaviks music school and married Sugarcubes guitarist ï¿½ï¿½r Eldon. After their divorce, Bjork married (2000) contemporary media artist Matthew Barney and has one daughter with him, Isadora (born on October 3, 2002). Bjork also has a son with ï¿½ï¿½r Eldon named Sindri Eldon ï¿½ï¿½rson (born on June 8, 1986). In recognition of her contribution to promoting Iceland overseas, the government presented her the island of Ellidaey, off the coast of Iceland. Celebration of Oxygen Career: "All people have their own way of dealing with everyday problems. Some go for walks, others get drunk and some get laid. I write songs." Bjork 5-year-old Bjork began studying classical piano at age 5 and had been a professional child vocalist. A path toward success opened up when her teachers deliv


What is the correct verbal title used when addressing a Cardinal?

How to Address Catholic Clergy: 14 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHow How to Address Catholic Clergy One Methods: Rosary Prayer Community Q&A When speaking to members of the clergy, titles and addresses can be tricky. Depending upon where one resides, and where the clergy person resides, titles can vary from minor changes to major shifts in formality. This article will help you to determine how to identify and properly address members of the Catholic clergy. Steps 1 Identify the clergyman's hierarchical status or post. Below are a few identifying markers for various individuals within the Catholic hierarchy. It is important to note that these are more guidelines than rules; a Pastor may be Byzantine but wear a Roman cassock, for example. The Pope is easy to distinguish by the fact that his everyday cassock (robe worn by clergy when not doing anything liturgically) is white. He is usually the only one who has a white cassock (there is a tiny chance that an Eastern clergy member might wear a white cassock, since colors are not regulated closely in all Eastern Churches, and some Latin Priests are permitted to wear white cassocks in tropical countries). A Cardinal has a red cassock (although it should be noted that at least one regular Eastern Bishop has one). A Metropolitan or Eastern Bishop may wear a loose cassock, a riasa (a cloak-type garment worn over the cassock, with long, flowing sleeves), a tall black hat, possibly with a veil; in some Slavic traditions, a Metropolitan's hat will be white), and a Panagia, which is a medal with an icon of the Theotokos on it. A Latin Bishop may be recognized by the red lining, piping and buttons on his black cassock, the red sash around his waist, and that red skullcap (zucchetto). He also wears a pectoral Cross. A Monsignor is known by the red ng, piping and buttons on his black cassock. But he does not wear a pectoral Cross or a red skullcap. This title of honour is generally not given any more in the East. An Archpriest is maybe the Eastern Catholic equivalent of the rank of Monsignor. If he chooses to wear a hat, it may be purple or red. In a liturgical setting, he can also wear the shields, like a Bishop. Other than that, he dresses like an Eastern Rite Priest. An Eastern rite Priest dresses the same as a Bishop, with some exceptions. Instead of a Panagia, he wears a pectoral Cross. Instead of a klobuk, he may wear a black kamilavka. In some Churches, the kamilavka is a reward, while in others it is an option for any Priest. A Latin Priest wears a tighter fitting cassock. He also wears the white collar. An Eastern Deacon dresses the same as an Eastern Rite Priest, minus the pectoral Cross. 2 Address a Deacon: During a formal introduction, a Permanent Deacon should be introduced as “Deacon (First and Last Name).” He should be directly addressed as “Deacon (Last Name)” – or, on paper, as “Reverend Mr. (First and Last Name).” If it is a seminarian who is a Transitional Deacon, then he should be introduced as "Deacon(First and Last Name)." He should be directly addressed as “Deacon (Last Name)” – or, on paper, as “The Reverend Mr. (First and Last Name).” 3 Address a Brother: During a formal introduction, a Brother should be introduced as “Brother (First Name) of (name of community).” He should be directly addressed as “Brother (First Name)” – or, on paper, as “Reverend Brother (First Name), (initials of his community)” 4 Address a Sister: During a formal introduction, a Sister should be introduced as “Sister (First Name) of (name of community).” She should be directly addressed as “Sister (First and Last Name)” or “Sister” – or, on paper, as “Reverend Sister (First and Last Name), (initials of her community).” 5 Address a religious Priest: During a formal introduction, a religious Priest should be introduced as “The Reverend Father (First and Last Name) of (name of community).” He should be directly addressed as “Father (Last Name)” or simply “Father,” – or, on paper, as “The Reverend Father (First Name Middle Initial Last Name), (initials of his community).” 6 Address a mother superi


What wasthe 'Prisoners Temporary Discharge For Ill- Health Act of 1913' better known as?

1913 Cat and Mouse Act - UK Parliament 1913 Cat and Mouse Act Title: 1913 Cat and Mouse Act Date : 1913 Catalogue number : Parliamentary Archives, HL/PO/PU/1/1913/3&4G5c4 Description : The government sought to deal with the problem of hunger striking suffragettes with the 1913 Prisoners (Temporary Discharge for Ill-Health) Act, commonly known as the Cat and Mouse Act.  This Act allowed for the early release of prisoners who were so weakened by hunger striking that they were at risk of death.  They were to be recalled to prison once their health was recovered, where the process would begin again.


October 4th 1910, which European monarch was deposed and fled on the Royal Yacht 'Amelia' to Gibraltar?

Manuel II of Portugal - Alchetron, The Free Social Encyclopedia I Love to read n write about Interesting People Manuel II of Portugal Reign  1 February 1908 – 5 October 1910 Successor  Monarchy abolished First Portuguese Republic Teofilo Braga, as Head of State Prime Ministers  See list Joao Franco Ferreira do Amaral Campos Henriques Sousa Teles Venceslau de Lima Veiga Beirao Teixeira de Sousa Born  15 November 1889 Belem Palace, Lisbon (1889-11-15) Burial  2 August 1932 Pantheon of the Braganzas Died  July 2, 1932, Fulwell, London Spouse  Augusta Victoria of Hohenzollern (m. 1913–1932) Parents  Amelie of Orleans, Carlos I of Portugal Siblings  Luis Filipe, Prince Royal of Portugal, Infanta Maria Anna of Portugal Cousins  Princess Maria de las Merce, Henri - Count of Paris, Prince Amedeo - Duke of A, Prince Aimone - Duke of A, Princess Anne of Orleans Similar People  Carlos I of Portugal, Amelie of Orleans, Luis Filipe - Prince Royal of, Luis I of Portugal, John IV of Portugal Manuel ii of portugal Sponsored Links Dom Manuel II (15 November 1889 – 2 July 1932) "the Patriot" (Portuguese: "o Patriota") or "the Unfortunate" (Portuguese: "o Desventurado") was the last King of Portugal, ascending the throne after the assassination of his father, King Carlos I of Portugal, and his elder brother, Luis Filipe, Prince Royal of Portugal. Before ascending the throne he was Duke of Beja. His reign ended with the dissolution of the monarchy in the 5 October 1910 revolution, and Manuel lived the rest of his life in exile. Early life Manuel Maria Filipe Carlos Amelio Luis Miguel Rafael Gabriel Gonzaga Francisco de Assis Eugenio was born in the last year of the reign of his grandfather, King Luis I; he was the third child, and last son, born to Carlos I of Portugal and Amelie of Orleans in the Palace of Belem, Lisbon, seven months before his father ascended the Portuguese throne. A member of the House of Braganza, he was baptized a few days later, with his maternal grandfather as godfather. The former Emperor Pedro II of Brazil, who had been deposed from the Brazilian throne on the day of Manuel's birth, attended the ceremony. Both Pedro and Manuel were descendants of Emperor Pedro I of Brazil. He received the traditional education of a member of the royal family, without the political preoccupations that befell his older brother, who was destined to become King. Although Manuel was raised as member of the upper class, he took a more populist tone after ascending to the throne, and abandoned many of the court protocols. He studied history and languages, and by the age of six spoke and wrote French. He demonstrated a love of literature and reading, unlike his older brother, who was more interested in physical activities. Manuel's upbringing included horse riding, fencing, rowing, tennis and gardening. He was a great lover of music, especially Beethoven and Wagner, and played the piano. As a child, Manuel played with the children of Count of Figueiro, the children of Count of Galveias and with the rest of the families of the Court. In 1902, he was taught by Franz Kerausch (Latin and German), later by Father Joao Damasceno Fiadeiro (Portuguese history); Marques Leitao (Mathematics); M. Boeye (French and French literature); Alfredo King (English and English literature), Father Domingos Fructuoso (Religion and Morals) and Alexandre Rey Colaco (piano). In 1903 he traveled with his mother and his brother to Egypt, on board the royal yacht Amelia, to expand his understanding of ancient civilizations. In 1907, he prepared to enter the Portuguese Naval Academy, to follow a naval career. Lisbon regicide His future in the Navy was abruptly shelved on 1 February 1908. On that day, the royal family returned from the palace of Vila Vicosa to Lisbon. On their way to the royal palace, the carriage carrying King Carlos and his family passed through the Terreiro do Paco where shots were fired by at least two men: Alfredo Costa and Manuel Buica. It is unclear whether the assassins were attempting to kill the King, the Prince Royal or the prime ministe


On which holiday island are the peaks of 'Ruivo' and 'Arieiro', and the airport of 'Santa Cruz'?

Pico Ruivo Pico Ruivo At 1862 metres, Pico Ruivo is the tallest peak of Madeira Island and the third-tallest in Portugal and with temperatures a lot lower that those at sea level. It’s located in the centre of the Island with stunning views and walks. The only access to Pico Ruivo is through Achada do Teixeira in Santana and Pico do Arieiro. There are three pathways connecting to different points on the Island such as Pico do Arieiro, Ilha Village and Encumeada all picturesque expanses and the vastness of nature. An unforgettable place; if you arrive early before the clouds appear this is a perfect location to capture the sunrise and sunsets the closest place to heaven.


On June 11th 1903, King Alexander and Queen Draga were murdered in their bedroom. Of which European country were they the reigning monarchs?

British Perceptions of Serbia and the Balkans, 1903-1906 | Slobodan G. Markovich - Academia.edu British Perceptions of Serbia and the Balkans, 1903-1906 S. Markovich Slobodan G. Markovich BRITISH PERCEPTIONS OF SERBIA AND THE BALKANS 1903–1906  Slobodan G. Markovich BRITISH PERCEPTIONS OF SERBIA AND THE BALKANS, 1903--1906  © 2000, Slobodan G. Markovich Published by Dialogue Association, 17, Chemin du pont d'Herville, 78520 Guernes (par Limay), France First published 2000 Dialogue Social Sciences & Philosophy Series Editor Dragan Pavlovitch Layout Mirko Militchevitch The publication of this book has been supported by ISBN ************* Dépôt légal : Janvier, 2001 ISBN 2-911-527-01-1  Slobodan G. Markovich BRITISH PERCEPTIONS OF SERBIA AND THE BALKANS, 1903--1906 DIALOGUE Paris  CONTENTS page Acknowledgements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . IX Note on the Transliteration of Names and Dates. . . . . . . . . . . . . XI Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 CHAPTER 1 The Perceptions of Serbia in Britain During the Nineteenth Century The First Anglo-Serbian Contacts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 The Establishment of Diplomatic Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 ¥The End of This Wheel-going Europe' -- The First British Works on Serbia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 British Perceptions of Serbia during the Reign of Michael Obrenovich IV (1860--1868) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 The Eastern Crisis and British Perceptions of Serbia . . . . . . . . . 23 Servia, the Poor Man's Paradise . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 CHAPTER 2 The Bad Boys of the Balkans ¥Foxy' King Ferdinand and James David Bourchier . . . . . . . . . . 37 The Macedonian Question. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44 Macedonian Revolutionary Organisations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46 Imagining Macedonia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49 King Alexander Obrenovich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53 The May Coup . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58 V  Slobodan G. Markovich CHAPTER 3 British Official Perceptions Reactions to the May Coup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63 British Official Perceptions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 King Edward and the Diplomatic Relations with Serbia. . . . . . . 74 Further Development of the Crisis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 The Diplomatic Strike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83 The Re-establishment of Anglo-Serbian Diplomatic Relations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85 CHAPTER 4 British Public Opinion and Serbia I. British Quality Dailies on Serbia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90 ¥Servia the Land of Assassinations, Abdications... ' . . . . . . . 95 The Withdrawal of the British Minister . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101 The Regicides . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104 The Diplomatic Strike . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106 Calm in 1905 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110 The Renewal of Diplomatic Relations with Serbia . . . . . . . 111 II. British Opinion Makers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116 The Steads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117 Herbert Vivian . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 130 Marry E. Durham . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 139 Chedomille Miyatovich . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144 Harry De Windt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .


On which Mediterranean island is the World Heritage Site of 'Dalt Vila'?

Ibiza UNESCO World Heritage Site - Ibiza Tourism | don Quijote Read the Spanish version Ibiza, the third largest of the Balearic Islands, is located in the Mediterranean Sea only 79 km (49 mi) off of the coast of the Northeastern Spanish city of Valencia .  With 40 km (24 mi) of sandy beaches, crystal clear water, and an amiable temperature all year round, Ibiza is a popular tourist destination. The unique environment and varied cultures in Ibiza make the island known all over the world for its vitality and diversified night life. However, the island also boasts a long and significant history as well as a crucial environmental role in the Mediterranean ecosystem. In 1999, UNESCO proclaimed Ibiza as: “Ibiza, Biodiversity and Culture”, a World Heritage City or Patrimony of Humanity, recognizing the island as having special cultural or natural significance to the common heritage of humanity. The World Heritage Sites of Ibiza officially recognized by UNESCO include: the fields of Posidonia of Ses Salines Natural Park, the Phoenician settlement of sa Caleta, the fortifications of the Ibiza City and the cemetery of Puig des Molins. Posidonia is an endemic plant with leaves, stalk, leaves and fruit that forms dense prairies of Posidonia, or seagrass. The Posidonia is found in the Mediterranean Sea and is extremely important for the ecosystem because it supports a great diversity of marine life. In most parts of the Mediterranean the Posidonia is threatened, but remains well preserved in Ibiza. In this way the Balearic Island provides a remarkable example of interaction between marine and coastal ecosystems and greatly contributes to the biodiversity of marine life in the Mediterranean . Additionally, Ibiza is recognized culturally because it preserves evidence of its long history. The island played an important role in the Mediterranean economy during the Phoenician-Carthaginian period as exemplified by the archaeological site of Sa Caleta. Sa Caleta is a Phoenician settlement that was founded at the end of VIII century BC and is the most important example of early Phoenician colonization. Sometime in late VII early VI Century BC the settlers moved to high hill dominating the bay where they founded the city of “Ibosim”, the origin of the present day city of Ibiza. Ibosim became the first city of the Balearic archipelago and the most important in the Mediterranean due to maritime commerce of the Carthaginian Empire. In order to protect themselves from the Greeks and the Romans the settlers fortified the acropolis with walls known traditionally as Dalt Vila (literally “Upper Town”). The walls preserve imprints of history from the earliest Phoenician settlements through to the Renaissance Age because, throughout the history of construction, the earlier phases of the fortification were ultimately incorporated rather than destroyed. The 16th century Italian-Spanish engineering and military architecture mixed with the aesthetics of the Renaissance Age of Dalt Vila greatly influenced the creation of Spanish fortifications in the New World Approximately 500 m from the fortified walls of Dalt Vila Ibiza is the archeological site of Puig des Molins. Puig des Molins is the best and most well conserved necropolis of Phoenician culture. Occupying over 50.000 m², the cemetery contains over 3,000 Punic tombs. The most spectacular tombs found in Puig des Molins are called “hypogea”, large subterranean chambers dug into rock which feature a well and an entrance door. Tourists can visit a group of hypogea equipped with lights and stairs. Ibiza is much more than just beaches and sunshine. The island is full of historic sites dedicated to its vibrant past and incredible natural parks representing its grand biodiversity. To truly discover Ibiza, be sure to venture inland to the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Sa Caleta, Dalt Vila, and Puig de Molins. Contact us


The 'Balfour Declaration' of December 1917 set out the British government's full support fora permanent homeland, for who?

The Balfour Declaration - 1917 The Balfour Declaration Origins of the Balfour Declaration   The Balfour Declaration was issued in the form of a  letter from the British Foreign Secretary, Lord Arthur James Balfour, to Lord Rothschild. It was delivered to Chaim Weizmann, a Zionist activist, expressing British support for a Jewish "national home" in Palestine. There are different theories about why the British agreed to issue the Balfour declaration when they issued it. Some of these "theories," such as the claim that "Jewish money interests" were being courted to help float a loan for Britain or bring the United States into the war are racist inventions. Nonetheless the exact circumstances of the declaration are unclear. One possibility is that the declaration was deliberately contrived to allow the British to renege on earlier promises to France and the Arabs regarding Palestine. Lloyd George reportedly said that British control over Palestine would prevent it from falling into the hands of the agnostic atheistic French. British Zionism and the Balfour Declaration However, the declaration did not fall as a bolt from the blue, but was rather the culmination of a long tradition in Britain that supported restoration of the Jews to their own land for philosophical, religious and imperialistic motives. In his introduction to Nahum Sokolow's History of Zionism, Balfour makes it clear that he supported the project of a "national home" for the Jewish people because he believed it was just. He had previously supported the scheme of Jews settlement in Uganda. An important factor that may have influenced the foreign office was the information supplied to Britain by the NILI underground and Aaron Aaronsohn , which was to prove useful in driving the Turks out of Palestine. Using Palestine to guard the Suez canal may have been yet another motivation. The Zionist movement had been founded to create a national home for the Jews, secured by international law. That purpose was embodied in the resolutions of the first Zionist congress. Theodor Herzl had tried to secure a Jewish homeland in Palestine with the consent of the Ottoman Empire and the German Kaiser. He was rebuffed in both cases, and turned his efforts to securing a temporary home for the Jews in Uganda or Argentina or anywhere, a program that was controversial and eventually abandoned by the Zionist organization. The Zionists for a time developed several schools of thought. One school of "political" Zionists believed in securing a homeland through the efforts of rich and powerful leaders, who would petition potentates for a charter to create a homeland. The other school of practical Zionists believed that a Jewish national home could only be secured by settlement and creation of a Jewish community. The political recognition would only follow upon the facts. Events were to prove that both were necessary. The instrument of obtaining the long-sought charter, ironically enough, was not a political Zionist, but Haim (or Chaim) Weizmann, a self-proclaimed practical Zionist, who believed that agricultural settlement must form the basis of the new Jewish community. Chaim Weizmann and the Balfour Declaration Weizmann, a Russian Zionist, settled in England in 1904 to pursue his career in chemistry.  In 1906 his employer introduced him to Lord Balfour, who was anxious to convince Weizmann that the Zionist movement should accept Uganda, rather than Palestine, as a national home. Instead, Weizmann began the process of convincing Balfour that Palestine ought to be the Jewish national home. The British Zionist movement began actively lobbying the British government in their cause, and during the early years of the war found a sympathetic advocate in Mark Sykes, who professed an interest to liberate the 'downtrodden people of the world' including the Armenians, Arabs and Jews. Weizmann also befriended CP Scott, editor of the Manchester Guardian and a sympathizer with the cause of Jewish restoration in Palestine. In 1914, Scott introduced him to Lloyd George,


In which television 'soap' would you once have found the character 'Darcy Tyler'?

Darcy Tyler | Neighbours Soap Opera Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Neighbours Soap Opera Wiki Share Darcy Tyler. Darcy Tyler was a character in Neighbours from 2000 to 2003 and again in 2005. He was the nephew of Susan Kennedy . He first appeared in Episode 3663 - 15 November 2000 and last appeared in Episode 4762 - 12 Jul 2005 . Darcy was played by Mark Rafferty . Contents Darcy Tyler was born in 1972 to Robert Tyler and Carmel Tyler , nee Smith. Darcy's aunty was Susan Kennedy , (Nee Smith), wife of doctor Karl Kennedy . They had married in 1978 when Darcy was 6. Darcy followed his uncle Karl into the medical profession. 2000-2003 Edit In November 2000, Darcy came to Erinsborough and decided to stay. He is soon attracted to Dee Bliss and they even attend a medical ball together. Darcy's girlfriend Alice arrives and tells Dee to keep away Darcy decides to leave Erinsborough with Alice. He returnes a few months later. He works as a locum for Karl and overcharges patients. 2005


Ekistics | Define Ekistics at Dictionary.com ekistics noun, (used with a singular verb) 1. the scientific study of human settlements, drawing on diverse disciplines, including architecture, city planning, and behavioral science. Origin of ekistics Greek 1955-1960 1955-60; coined by Constantine A. Doxiadus (1913-1975), Greek urbanologist, ultimately < Greek oikistikōs, derivative of oikisía settlement, derivative of oîkos house; see -ics Dictionary.com Unabridged British Dictionary definitions for ekistics Expand (functioning as sing) the science or study of human settlements Derived Forms ekistician, noun Word Origin C20: from Greek oikistikos of or concerning settlements, from oikizein to settle (a colony), from oikos a house Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


By what more familiar name are Leucocytes known?

What Are White Blood Cells? - Health Encyclopedia - University of Rochester Medical Center URMC / Encyclopedia / Content What Are White Blood Cells? White blood cells are an important component of your blood system, which is also made    up of red blood cells, platelets, and plasma. Click to Enlarge Although your white blood cells account for only about 1% of your blood, their impact    is significant. White blood cells, also called leukocytes, are essential for good    health and protection against illness and disease. Think of white blood cells as your immunity cells. In a sense, they are continually    at war. They flow through your bloodstream to battle viruses, bacteria, and other    foreign invaders that threaten your health. When your body is in distress and a particular    area is under attack, white blood cells rush in to help destroy the harmful substance    and prevent illness. White blood cells are made inside the bone marrow and stored in your blood and lymphatic    tissues. Because some white blood cells have a short lifespan of one to three days,    your bone marrow is constantly making them. Click to Enlarge Types of white blood cells Among your white blood cells are: Monocytes. They have a longer lifespan than many white blood cells and help to break down bacteria. Lymphocytes. They create antibodies to defend against bacteria, viruses, and other potentially       harmful invaders. Neutrophils. They kill and digest bacteria and fungi. They are the most numerous type of white       blood cell and your first line of defense when infection strikes. Basophils. These small cells appear to sound an alarm when infectious agents invade your blood.       They secrete chemicals such as histamine, a marker of allergic disease, that help       control the body's immune response. Eosinophils. They attack and kill parasites, destroy cancer cells, and help with allergic responses. Problems affecting white blood cells Your white blood cell count can be low for a number of reasons—when something is destroying    the cells more quickly than the body can replenish them or when the bone marrow stops    making enough white blood cells to keep you healthy. When your white blood cell count    is low, you are extremely susceptible to any illness or infection, which can spiral    into a serious health threat. Your healthcare provider can see whether your white blood cell count is normal through    a blood test known as the complete blood count.  If your count is too low or too high,    you may have a white blood cell disorder. A number of diseases and conditions may influence white blood cell levels: Weakened immune system. This is often caused by illnesses such as HIV/AIDS or by treatments related to cancer.       Cancer treatments such as chemotherapy or radiation therapy can destroy white blood       cells and leave you vulnerable to infection. Infection. A higher-than-normal white blood cell count usually indicates some type of infection—white       blood cells are multiplying to destroy an enemy, such as bacteria or a virus. Myelodysplastic syndrome. This condition causes abnormal production of blood cells. This includes white blood       cells in the bone marrow.  Cancer of the blood. Cancers including leukemia and lymphoma can cause uncontrolled growth of an abnormal       type of blood cell in the bone marrow. This results in a greatly increased risk for       infection and or serious bleeding. Myeloproliferative disorder. This disorder refers to various conditions that trigger the excessive production       of immature blood cells. This can result in an unhealthy balance of all types of blood       cells in the bone marrow and too many or too few white blood cells in the blood. Medicines. Some medicines can raise or lower the body's white blood cell count.  Other conditions, such as extreme physical stress caused by an injury or emotional    stress, can trigger high white blood cell levels. So can inf


Which town and moor in Yorkshire was known to the Romans as Olicana?

BBC - Bradford and West Yorkshire - Places - Ilkley: Romans to Rock 'n' Roll legends! You are in: Bradford and West Yorkshire > Places > West Yorkshire Guides > Ilkley: Romans to Rock 'n' Roll legends! Ilkley: Romans to Rock 'n' Roll legends! From Roman soldiers to rock legend Jimi Hendrix, Ilkley has seen it all! Still going strong after all these years, we decided to find out more about what makes this famous town and the moors surrounding it such a popular and interesting place! A view of Ilkley from the famous moors One thing can be said straight away: Ilkley goes back a long way. In fact it goes all the way back to ancient times - and we really do mean ancient! Two millenia ago, the Romans had clearly recognised its attractions and to prove it they built a fort here which they called Olicana. If you want to see some proof of this today then the remains of a wall from Roman times can still be seen behind the Manor House in the centre of the town. Hikers on Ilkley Moor But even THEY weren't Ilkley's first inhabitants. Burial cairns, stone circles and strangely carved rocks on the surrounding moors also suggest that people lived in these parts long before the Romans. The 'cup and ring' marked rocks which are still to be found on Rombalds Moor may date from as long ago as 2800 BC. Probably the most famous of these prehistoric rocks is the so-called Swastika Stone, now protected by railings with a replica in front of the original stone. Although similar carvings can be found in Italy and Sweden the meaning of the stone is yet to be explained but the truth may be out there! While you're on the Moor, spare a moment to visit the memorial marking a particularly tragic event. On January 31st, 1944, a Halifax Bomber on a training run from Dishforth Airfield ploughed into a deserted hillside on Ilkley Moor killing all the crew. A few years ago, a stone was finally placed at the site. It's also well worth remembering another sad moment not so long ago when, in 2006, more than 500 acres of this famous landmark were destroyed by a blaze. It's thought the fire could have been started by a discarded match or cigarette, but whatever the cause the Moor will take years to fully recover. Click here for 360° picsof Ilkley Moor, White Wells and more > White Wells, Ilkley Turning away from the Moor to the town itself and despite its early inhabitants, Ilkley is now predominantly Victorian in character and that's  because so many people wanted to 'take the waters' at this famous spa town. The posh word is 'hydropathy', but what it really means is that the water from Ilkley's spa was reputed to be useful in treating the sick. Ilkley's first watering hole was White Wells, the unmissable white house which is still to be seen perched on the edge of Ilkley Moor overlooking the town. In fact, White Wells is still open from time to time for people to take the waters and even have a bit of a dip! If you're into Ilkley's history then the town's parish church of All Saints is also worth a visit. It stands in a commanding position above the River Wharfe and the present building is largely medieval although, as is often the case, it was rebuilt in Victorian times. The first church on the site was built by the Saxons, no doubt using stone from the abandoned Roman fort. Inside the church are three Saxon crosses decorated with carvings of dragons and other strange beasts. It is thought that such a major group of crosses may suggest that Ilkley was an important place in Saxon times. The church boasts a 13th century doorway, a 16th century tower, 17th pews and some fine stained-glass which really gives the building a warm feeling. The New Bridge, Ilkley Then, just a stone's throw from the church is the Manor House, now Ilkley's museum and art gallery. The origin of this building, also known as The Castle is lost in time, but its west wing is thought to date from the fourteenth century. In the 1950s the building narrowly escaped demolition when it was deemed unfit for occupation. Happily it has been restored and now provides an ideal setting for the display


In which opera by Rimsky-Korsakov does 'King Dodon' appear?

Rimsky-Korsakov: The Golden Cockerel - Brilliant Classics Home > Catalogue > Rimsky-Korsakov: The Golden Cockerel Rimsky-Korsakov: The Golden Cockerel Readings: State Library of Victoria Cnr La Trobe & Swanston Str Melbourne VIC Music Store at the Opera Centre Leonardo da Vinci 28 Tel Aviv 03-6927888 www.arkivmusic.com About this release Nikolay Andreyevich Rimsky-Korsakov showed musical promise as a child, but the pursuit of a Naval career meant that much of his grounding in musical theory was gained in between various tours of duty. Although best known in the Western world for his nationalist orchestral works, Rimsky-Korsakov brought Russian opera to the fore, so that by the end of his life, the genre was flourishing. The Golden Cockerel, written between 15 October 1906 and 29 August 1907, was inspired by Alexander Pushkin’s tale and caused concern among the Russian authorities, with the story detailing the murder of a Tsar and providing a critique of the power associated with Tsarism. This predictably led to trouble with the censor, which demanded that the prologue, epilogue and fourteen lines of the libretto should be cut; Rimsky-Korsakov refused and the work was permitted to only appear in print. At the centre of the opera is the juxtaposition of two of the characters and their respective musical language: that of the rigid marches demonstrating the power of King Dodon and the delicate, ethereal chromaticism of the Queen of Shemaka, designed to sound other-worldly. This recording includes the opera in full, containing none of the cuts demanded by the censor. Of this 1985 recording by the Sofia National Opera, conducted by Dimiter Manolov, BBC Music Magazine wrote that ‘the famous 19-minute coloratura show-piece … is beautifully encompassed’ by Elena Stoyanova, who sings the role of the Queen of Shemakha. The role of King Dodon is sung by Hungarian bass Nikolai Stoilov. Other information: - Recorded in 1985. - Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov is one of the most important Russian composers of romantic opera. His operas, often on themes taken from Russian folklore and fairy tales, abound in colourful and atmospheric scenes, with just the right tinge of spicy Russian melodic flavours. - The Golden Cockerel, based on a tale by Pushkin, was censored by the Russian authorities, accused of hidden political motives. This performance offers the complete, uncut version of the opera, one of Rimsky’s finest and best known. Excellent performance by great Bulgarian voices and forces, a superb recording from the Balkanton catalogue. - The Booklet includes the synopsis of the opera, as well as notes on the composer and the work. The Golden Cockerel: Prologue: Introduction: I am the master magician (Astrologer)   2 The Golden Cockerel: Act 1: The King’s monologue: I have summoned you here (King Dodon)   The Golden Cockerel: Act 1: Guidon’s plan: Great father (Guidon/King Dodon/Chorus of Boyars)   The Golden Cockerel: Act 1: Afron’s plan (King Dodon/Boyars/Afron/Polkan/Guidon)   5 The Golden Cockerel: Act 1: Hail, Majesty! Sire! (Astrologer) – Oh, that’s a fairy tale (King Dodon/The Golden Cockerel)   6 The Golden Cockerel: Act 1: Cock-a-doodle-do! The coast is clear – The Parrot Scene (The Golden Cockerel/King Dodon/Amelfa)   7 The Dodon’s siesta – Cock-a-doodle-do! Beware! (Chorus of the People/Amelfa/The Golden Cockerel) – Our King! Father of the people! (Polkan/King Dodon/Afron/Chorus of Boyars/Guidon)   The Golden Cockerel: Act 1: King Dodon’s dream (The Golden Cockerel/King Dodon/Amelfa/Chorus)   9 The Golden Cockerel: Act 1: The Cockerel’s scene: Cock-a-doodle-do!... Oh! What misfortune! (The Golden Cockerel/Chorus of the People/Polkan/King Dodon) Disk 2   1 The Golden Cockerel: Act 2: Soldiers’ chorus: The silent night is ehispering fearful things (Chorus of Soldiers) – What terrible sight is this? – Behold, a tent! (King of Dodon/Polkan/Chrous of Soldiers)   2 The Golden Cockerel: Act 2: The Queen of Shemakha’s entrance: Hail, O ray of morning sun (Queen of Shemakha/King of Dodon/Polkan)   The Golden Cockerel: Act 2: Whose heart rich


Who rode the 1978 Derby winner 'Shirley Heights'?

BBC Sport - Horse Racing - Derby-winning jockey Greville Starkey dies of cancer Derby-winning jockey Greville Starkey dies of cancer Starkey rode nearly 2,000 winners in an illustrious career Classic-winning jockey Greville Starkey has died of cancer at the age of 70. Starkey, who rode 1,989 winners on the Flat in a 33-year career, will arguably be best remembered for losing the 1986 Epsom Derby on Dancing Brave. He claimed a Classic double in 1978 when landing the Derby and Irish Derby on Shirley Heights and the Oaks and Irish Oaks on Fair Salinia. He won the 1964 Oaks on Homeward Bound and the 2,000 Guineas on To-Agori-Mou in 1981 and Dancing Brave in 1986. Starkey, who was champion apprentice in 1957, also clinched the 1975 Prix de l'Arc de Triomphe on outsider Star Appeal. 606: COMMENT Greville Starkey's partnership with Guy Harwood was the stuff of legend Stick He retired from racing at the end of the 1989 season and died at his home near Newmarket. Trainer John Dunlop, based at Arundel in Sussex, said: "He won the Derby and the Irish Derby for me and the Dante, all on Shirley Heights as a three-year-old. "He was a great jockey at his best. He will always remembered by me for winning that Derby so narrowly, particularly the Curragh when he also won by a head. "One greatly appreciated his skills as a jockey. I am very sorry to hear the news." Former champion jockey Willie Carson said Starkey was famed for his japes off the track. "He was very famous for his dog-barking. He could bark like a jack russell - he was quietly spoken but you would always know where he was," said Carson. Starkey rode a brilliant race at Epsom to grab the far rail on Shirley Heights and beat American rider Willie Shoemaker, who was on the Barry Hills-trained Hawaiian Sound, in the final strides. However, luck was against him in 1986 when his late surge on Dancing Brave came too late to prevent Shahrastani from landing the Classic. Starkey was slated for that defeat, but the winning rider that day, Walter Swinburn, felt the criticism was unjustified. "He was the making of Dancing Brave. He rode him as two-year-old, he won the Guineas on him and the Eclipse, but it was the Derby," said Swinburn. He was one of life's great characters Former jockey Walter Swinburn on Greville Starkey "He didn't do anything wrong in my mind. "It's a fine line. Had he got up by a head or a neck then all those who came out and tried to hang him for his ride would have been shouting his name from the rooftops. "It was Greville's horsemanship that helped make the horse. Apart from being a fantastic jockey, he was a fantastic horseman and understood horses. "Guy Harwood has gone on record saying that he was a great horseman and he was the best judge in the weighing-room. "He rode some great horses and his association with Guy Harwood was obviously a special one. It was one of the great associations." Bookmark with:


On which holiday island will you find the towns of Maliaand Sitia?

Visit East Crete with white sandy beaches and bustling towns Car Hire Why do people from all over the world choose to holiday on the eastern side of Crete in Greece.  Crete is the largest of all Greek islands surrounded by the Aegean and Libyan Seas and the East is one of the most interesting Visit East Crete When people pick Crete as a vacation destination they either go for the east or the west side of the island.  The West is more laid back and perfect for those who want to relax and get away from the hustle and bustle of daily life, but East Crete has so much to offer and a side of many contrasts. Firstly the main airport for the eastern side of Crete is Heraklion, and it accepts flights internationally and domestic, although the main influx of flights comes during the high or peak season of May till October. Heraklion is the capital of Crete and is an excellent city with plenty of history.  With the Greek naval Museum and fortress on the port of Heraklion, moving into the city you can find local markets, and stunning architecture.  Another big draw for history lovers has to be the Archaeological Museum where the finds from Knossos Palace are held. Knossos Palace is the main draw for tourists visiting Crete, the start of modern civilization as we know it with the Minoan Empire and the seat of King Minos.  The palace of Knossos was excavated by Sir Arthur Evans and is now open to the public daily. Getting off the plane and heading straight for the coast you come across Kokkini Hani, Gouves and Gournes.  These small villages have a varied amount to do in them but all hug the beautiful Cretan coastline with nice white sandy beaches.  The nightlife in Kokkini Hani and Gournes is fairly limited, with a few small touristy bars and local Tavernas.  Gouves has quite a large amount of bars but is never to overwhelming and it’s a friendly and enjoyable place to take your family. Moving onto Hersonissos, Stalis and Malia this is where it becomes livelier and where you will find the bulk of European holidaymaker’s who come here mainly for the clubs, bars and pubs and generally anyone wanting a fun filled holiday should visit this area. Don’t discount this area for just clubbing and pubs, it’s also has points of interest like Malia Palace, Lassithi Plateau for you to explore and this area is very popular with hikers, walkers and mountain bikers. Moving on further to the eastern tip of the island you will find Agios Nikolaos or Ag Nik for short with its famous bottomless lake, where it’s believed the Germans dumped all the munitions and tanks to evade capture by the British and locals in WWII.  Near Ag Nik you will find the buzzing cosmopolitan town of Elounda, which itself is a vacation haven for A list Hollywood stars and has some beautiful blue star beaches. The island of Spinalonga is the main draw for holidaymaker’s visiting this area which was once a leper colony for all of Greece, where the lepers were held in isolation before much was known about the disease of leprosy. Move around the coast to find the area of Sitia and Ierapetra, quieter by comparison to their south eastern neighbours.  Smaller fishing ports filled with lots of history, ruined fortresses and Byzantine churches.  This area doesn’t cater for tourists as much as Heraklion, Gouves, Elounda and the likes but depends more on the economy of farming and fishing so hotels are slightly harder to come by. The east of Crete can be lively and packed with tourists during the summer, but escape into the smaller villages or Old Towns of the main areas of Hersonissos and Malia and you will find the real Cretan way of life.  But one thing you must do when visiting is to visit Spinalonga and Knossos palace.


Nevil Shute Foundation—Title "A Town Like Alice/The Legacy" Review by Darci Evans Nevil Shute is a classical author for any time period. He was born in 1900 and based his writing on his life occurrences. Early on, Shute was earning his living as an aeronautical engineer, doing stress calculations. His job became an incentive, with his writing becoming second priority, and suffering because of it. There is a gap in his publications spanning the Depression years of 1932-1937, during which time he founded Airspeed in the airship industry, which took up a majority of his time. Once Airspeed ceased to occupy all of his energies, Shute once again turned to writing. In 1938 when he published Kindling, Shute deviated his writing style from that of his earlier works. He escaped the standard subjects of drama; using his experiences raising capital for Airspeed through stocks and bonds, and experimenting with his own cures for England’s economic problems. Up to this point, he had not produced any memorable works, but he was learning to use his own experiences for background and his character development skills were blossoming. In the 1940's he began writing his "war novels", all penned under British censorship, with an undeniable patriotism. He continued using the war as subject matter well into the 1950's, when he abandoned it altogether. His next works, dubbed the "anti-war set" by Richard La Ven a literary critic, imparts the fact that Shute had the opportunity to travel to India, Burma, the Dutch East Indies, and Australia. His world augmented and here his works took on a multitudinous luster more often associated with Shute. The divergent novels Shute has written makes placing him in a time period arduous. A Town Like Alice appears to be a war novel on the surface, being published in 1950, but it was written when he was presumably doing some traveling in southeast Asia and Australia. The level and depth of his writing in Alice shows that he was indeed learning to draw upon his own experiences to create critically acclaimed works. Alice would most appropriately conform to the genre of the sociological novel. The book portrays a community and how it deals with the changes due to world conflicts. In the post World War II aftermath, Jean Paget was quite anxious to escape from Malasia back to England, never thinking she would ever again see this place that held the multitude of horrible memories she now possessed. When she inherited a legacy, that all transfigured and she decided to thank the small village that took her and the other women in by digging them a well in the village's center. Little did she know at the time, but she would never return back to her home in England. Soon the little village had a well in the center instead of three miles away, and many other developments, compliments of Jean. It was here that she learned of Joe Harmon still alive and working in the outback. After some confusion, she joins him in Willstown where he works on a station in the outback. Jean, after having experienced the luxuries of Alice Springs on her way to Willstown, decides to start a shoe factory like the one she worked for in England. One thing leads to another, and suddenly there is an ice cream parlor, a hairdresser, a cinema, a pool house, a rec center, and a swimming pool. In the meantime, she in engaged to Joe, but they are delaying marriage until Jean's business in town is stable and capable of running in her absence. The effect of Jean's keen business sense and determination brought about a new resolve for Willstown as it prospered, bringing new people. Among those included ranch hands and women, who in the past, left Willstown for towns with more to offer. Nevil Shute offered innovation in may of his novels. With each new work, he developed his skills to fabricate a novel more improved than the one preceding it. In A Town Like Alice, Shute allows a woman to be the eagle-eye entrepreneur to renovate a small one-horse town in the outback. In a time period when women were viewed as homemakers and mothers, Shute uses the strong wi


Which classic horserace, run annually at Epsom, was won by 'Love Divine' in 2000?

Epsom Oaks | Epsom Racecourse | Betting St Leger Epsom Oaks History The Oaks at Epsom is the fillies equivalent of the Epsom Derby , it is open to three-year-old thoroughbred fillies and run over the 1 mile 4 furlongs trip of the more famous Derby for the colts. What many don’t know is that the Oaks was actually first run a year before the Derby at Epsom in 1779, when it was won by a filly called Bridget who was owned by the 12th Earl Of Derby who was the man behind the race in the first place. The Oaks is of course one of the British Classic races and is one just of two reserved for the fillies with the 1000 Guineas being the other, so it is sure to attract a stellar list of entries each flat season. Epsom is a very demanding race course for the fillies and any horse wanting to feature in the Oaks will need to cope with the undulations and stamina test on offer, it is not just a question of the quickest but the runner who acts at Epsom the best as well as showing the turn of foot needed. The horse that on paper has doubt with those conditions best of all was Intrepidity who won in 1993 in record time of 2:34:19, it is a time that many have come close to but none have so far have surpassed and the Andre Fabre trained horse remains top of the tree. There are a number of trainers with great record in the Oaks but perhaps the most famous in the modern era is the great Henry Cecil, he is one of the most trainers still in the game and he has saddled the winner of no less than eight Oaks from Oh So Sharp in 1985 to Light Shift in 2007. A Cecil horse is always worth following in the betting and no one would be surprised to see him add to his tally in the Oaks over the coming few years. He knows what type of horse runs well at Epsom and he always has them in top shape for the big race so he really can be called at Oaks legend. Over the past few years we have seen a number of the Oaks winners go on to bigger and better things with huge wins around the world, trainer Ed Dunlop has done it twice since the turn of the century with Ouija Board in 2004 and most recently with the excellent Snow Fairy in 2010. Ouija Board went on to become a Breeders Cup winner while Snow Fairy has won prestigious races in both Japan and Hong Kong following her success in the Oaks, this highlights that the Epsom Oaks really can be the start of a glittering season for a three-year-old filly. Recent Winners of the Epsom Oaks �������� 2000 - Love Divine


Lake Balaton is the largest lake in central Europe, in which country is it?

Lake Balaton EdiTours Lake Balaton Affectionately known as the 'Hungarian Sea', Lake Balaton is the largest freshwater lake in Central Europe and is one of the country’s most precious natural resources. The lake is 78 kilometres long, with more than 300 kilometres of shoreline and 230 square kilometres. Did You Know? Lake Balaton is the biggest lake in central Europe – 78 km long but just 1.5 km wide at its narrowest point. Festetics Palace in Keszthely is the only one in Hungary that stands as the owners left it in 1945. It offers silky green water, and a host of activities for young and old. It is ideal for swimming, sailing, sunbathing, fishing, and thanks to its cycling path around the lake it is also a Mecca for cyclists. There are also countless marked routes for hiking or horse riding, often through stunning scenery. Lake Balaton is also known for its wines as the hills along the northern shoreline give the perfect setting for vine growing – Five of Hungary’s 22 wine regions are located in the Balaton area and there are many wine trails connecting various cellars in the region. Read more on wine around the lake at our dedicated Lake Balaton wine section . Recent years saw the opening of the first golf course in Balatonudvari which adds to the wide variety of leisure activities. There are many cultural events around the lake – the biggest event is the annual Balaton Sound Festival, that takes place in July at Zamárdi along the shore and includes a variety of concerts and outdoor events from Hungarian and international performers. Nearby is the famous Thermal Lake of Hévíz , boasting of the world’s second largest natural thermal lake which is suitable for swimming even in the depths of winter. Southern Shore The flatter southern shore is renowned both for its family-friendly resorts and its thriving nightlife. The broad beaches and shallow water provide a safe playground for young children and a perfect place to sunbathe and paddle. Alternatively, you can try your hand at some watersports – sailing, windsurfing and even wakeboarding (where participants ‘surf’ while tugged along by a mechanised pulley). The party capital of the lake is Siófok, where revellers dance into the early hours at several nightclubs. The annual Balaton Sound Summer Music Festival is held in the nearby town of Zamárdi. Northern Shore The reeds and volcanic hills of the northern shore provide a quieter setting, and attract those interested in more cultural pursuits. At the western tip of the lake stands Keszthely, a pleasant university town where history’s footsteps echo loudly. The 18th-century Festetics Palace is one of the country’s best-preserved Baroque mansions; it has a splendid nobleman’s library containing over 80,000 books, a magnificent mirrored ballroom and an illuminated fountain. The palace is the venue for superb summer concerts. The Balaton Museum showcases the fascinating history of the lake, including its flora, fauna and boating history. The Peninsula of Tihany jutting into the lake was formed of debris spewed from ancient volcanoes. At its heart are hills, marshes, old geyser cones and two crater lakes; this area was declared Hungary’s first nature reserve in 1952, and it is rated highly by hikers. On the eastern side is the romantic Tihany village with narrow streets and peasant cottages, as well as a Benedictine abbey church originally dating to the 11th century. Balatonfüred is an elegant resort and was a favourite retreat of 19th-century poets, artists and politicians. Its lakeside promenade is lined with acacias, and runs alongside fishermen sitting on rocky outcrops and a park filled with lime trees planted by famous figures of the past. The Anna Ball (on 26 July, or the closest weekend) has been held annually since 1825, and features dancing and the election of a queen and courtiers (who are driven through the streets in a regal carriage). Lake Balaton ranks among the country’s leading wine regions. The 400-metre-high volcanic hill at Badacsony is a perfect place to take a taste. The route up the hill is flanked by vi


Whose stories include 'The Legend Of Sleepy Hollow'?

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Summary - eNotes.com The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Summary Trivia The Legend of Sleepy Hollow Summary The Headless Horseman has been haunting Sleepy Hollow. An itinerant teacher named Ichabod Crane moves to Tarry Town in Sleepy Hollow. A Yankee, Crane is unfamiliar with the ways and superstitions of his new home. He starts flirting with Katrina Van Tassel, the daughter of the richest man in town. The townsfolk are displease with this, because it appears he only wants her for her family's money. After a party given by Katrina's father, the Headless Horseman drives Ichabod out of town. link Link “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” represents Irving’s second comic masterpiece, a ghostly tale about things that go bump in the night. The specter in question here is the mysterious Headless Horseman, said to be a Hessian trooper who lost his head in a nearby battle. Each night he roams the countryside in search of it. The unlikely hero in this tale is Ichabod Crane, an itinerant schoolmaster, whose name suits him perfectly: “He was tall, but exceedingly lank, with narrow shoulders, long arms and legs, hands that dangled a mile out of his sleeves, feet that might have served for shovels, and his whole frame most loosely hung together.” Irving opens his tale with a marvelous and evocative description of the lush, charming Hudson Valley region of Sleepy Hollow near Tarry Town, the delightful and dreamy atmosphere pervading the place, and the tale of the Hessian trooper’s ghost that supposedly roams near the churchyard. He then introduces the reader to Ichabod, a poor Connecticut Yankee who is very interested in marrying the wealthy, lovely, and flirtatious Katrina Van Tassel, daughter of the richest man in the area. Ichabod’s plan is to ingratiate himself into her life, winning her hand in marriage. He arranges to teach her psalmody and is therefore permitted to visit Katrina on a regular basis at her family’s prosperous farm. His interest in Katrina, however, is less than honorable. Ichabod wants to acquire her hereditary wealth and sell it off. His chief rival is a brawny local named Brom Bones, who loves Katrina for herself. The two men despise each other; Irving adroitly contrasts Yankee opportunism with Dutch diligence. Ichabod attends a party given by Katrina’s father one night and later, on his way home, meets the terrifying Headless Horseman (Brom Bones in disguise), who drives the superstitious victim out of Sleepy Hollow forever. Unlike “Rip Van Winkle,” which appears among the first pieces in The Sketch Book, Irving placed “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” last and followed it in a brief piece summarizing his final thoughts on the book. It, too, is set in the Hudson Valley, but Irving’s point in this tale is markedly different. In “Rip Van Winkle” the old order gives way to the new, but the reverse is true here. The hypocritical Yankee Ichabod is defeated by the stalwart Dutch Brom, who represents the old order. The contrast between both men could not be greater. Ichabod is a skinny, shrewd, calculating, sterile (and comic) individual, devoid of human affections, who relies on wit in his attempt to defeat his erstwhile rival. He is also a very gullible individual who believes in the supernatural, thus providing his opponent with the weapon that will destroy him. Brom, on the other hand, is a swaggering, athletic type inclined to mischievous pranks, but he does have deep romantic feelings for the beauteous Katrina. Brom is desperate to win her love, but he realizes that he cannot physically challenge his rival to a fight; hence, he devises a stratagem to prey on the schoolmaster’s fear and drive him away from Sleepy Hollow. Although “The Legend of Sleepy Hollow” is as familiar a tale as “Rip Van Winkle” to generations of schoolchildren, it has not had much success on the stage because of the difficulty of staging the thrilling chase scene at the end between Ichabod and the Headless Horseman. It has, however, been turned into at least three motion pictures. In 1922 the great cowboy humorist Will Rogers star


What is the title of the opera by Wagner, that makes up the third part of the 'Ring Cycle'?

Wagner's Ring Cycle: where to start - Classic FM Classic FM Schedule Wagner's Ring Cycle: where to start Richard Wagner's 'Der Ring des Nibelungen', otherwise known as The Ring cycle, is the peak of operatic indulgence, excess and excellence. But how do you go about it? What should you listen out for? And what on Earth are they all singing about anyway? Find out with our handy guide. The Ring - it's immense. Long, dense, mythological and, to top it all off, in German. The worst thing you could do, though, is be intimidated by it. Just because Richard Wagner's masterpiece and calling card is a mammoth work (or series of works) doesn't mean you should treat it any differently from other operas. The best thing to do is take it slowly, grab a translation and prepare to get lost in some of the most intoxicatingly sublime Romantic music ever composed, like this… But first, a little bit of background info. Der Ring des Nibelungen (usually known simply as The Ring cycle) is essentially four very big operas, all linked together by the same story. In order, they are: Das Rheingold, Die Walküre, Siegfried and Götterdämmerung. There's no real way of paraphrasing that story without missing most of it out but to put in simple terms it's a bit like this… The Story A magic ring is stolen from the dwarf, Alberich, by Wotan, King of the Gods. However, he ends up having it taken from him by two giants - most of the story is about Wotan trying to get it back. Then there's a whole other section about Wotan's grandson, Siegfried, who ends up getting the ring back, and Brünnhilde, Siegfried's lover, who also turns out to be Wotan's daughter (are you keeping up?). But these are just the main points - it's actually much easier than you'd think to keep up with the story, as long as you've got a translation handy or if you're watching a subtitled version. And the Sydney Symphony Orchestra have also put together this easy-to-follow(ish) video:   Wagner took around 26 years to complete the whole thing, and it's easy to see why. There are all sorts of little interesting corners, quirky sub-plots, massive staging considerations and, above all, the incredible music. Wagner's idea was that it should be a 'Gesamtkunstwerk' ('Complete Artwork'), a complete synthesis of music and drama where you didn't focus on one or the other - they just co-exist. But how did he do it? Well, here are some tricks he used: What's a leitmotif? Many of the characters, places and ideas in The Ring Cycle have their very own signature tune, or Leitmotif. Rather than an excuse to eat up composing time, the Leitmotifs act as a reminder about those characters, and Wagner occasionally changes them slightly to change how you feel about who it's representing. So for Siegfried, the hero, we have this rather nice Leitmotif: But for the two giants who take the ring from Wotan, Fafner and Fasolt, there's a rather more lumbering, threatening Leitmotif: And here's one for a storm, summoned by Donner, the God of Thunder. Obviously. There are dozens more to explore besides these two, and it's great fun to get to know them so you can anticipate a character's appearance in the drama. It's all designed to involve the listener even more and without them even realising. Extra instruments Unsurprisingly, a convincing performance of The Ring cycle needs some pretty serious orchestral clout. That means a lot of extra instruments. So, alongside the usual orchestral instruments, you'll hear tam-tams, Wagner tubas, anvils (18 of them), steerhorns and all sorts of extra on-stage instruments too. Here's a fantastic anvil-eye view of the offstage anvils during Die Walküre from the Manchester International Festival: Isn't it all a bit complicated? We can't deny that The Ring cycle is a challenge for any listener, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't give it a go. As with so many things in opera, you get out what you put in - if you make the effort, then it's a joy to experience. If you're lucky enough to watch it live (it's often performed over four consecutive nights) then you're in for a real treat - incr


Which symbol denotes a 'battlefield' on an Ordnance Survey Map?

BBC NEWS | UK | Magazine | Five old-school map symbols Printable version Five old-school map symbols The president of the British Cartographic Society has attacked a new generation of online and satnav maps for blanking out British heritage. So here are five classic map symbols for those who know nothing but the bland route-finding of the Google Maps generation. BATTLEFIELD Ordnance Survey symbol for a battle site Imagine pootling down the B3046 out of New Alresford, looking to your left across a bit of English scenery. Those navigating using one of the more functional modern online maps will see nothing marked except blank grey space. But those using an Ordnance Survey map will see the crossed swords that reveal this to be the site of 1644's Battle of Cheriton. Without which you're missing one of the key strategic shifts in the English Civil War. You're missing the chance to investigate Lord Hopton's Royalist army being soundly beaten by Sir William Waller's Parliamentarian army. CHURCH WITH TOWER Ordnance Survey symbol for a religious building with tower Perhaps familiar from school geography lessons - the different symbols for churches with spires and churches with towers. As those who were paying attention will remember a filled square with a cross is a church with a tower. A good example of one that might be missed without help from an old school map is St Peter's Church in Wellesbourne, Warwickshire, an imposing Victorian rebuilding of a Norman church. In multicultural Britain, the meaning of the symbols has shifted slightly. A filled circle with a cross is now a place of worship with spire, minaret or dome. ENGLISH HERITAGE Ordnance Survey symbol for English Heritage site A first-timer to Wiltshire steaming down the A303 is going to want to plenty of advance notice to alert the passengers to the presence of Stonehenge by the side of the road. The symbol that does this on Ordnance Survey maps is the lattice-work emblem of English Heritage, while sites administered by Historic Scotland are indicated by a stylised depiction of a church and those by Welsh Historic Monuments by a Celtic cross. HISTORIC SHIP Philips maps symbol for historic ship No trip to Dundee would be complete without a visit to HMS Unicorn, a 46-gun frigate launched in 1824. On a Philips map it's indicated by a stylised purple depiction of a yawl two-masted sailing boat. On your common or garden online map, you would just get a blank piece of dockland. And you would miss out on a maritime treasure. AQUARIUM Collins map of Lake Windermere Nothing to do with heritage and history, but a vital ingredient for pacifying more disgruntled and youthful car passengers, aquariums are marked on Collins Road Atlases with a delightful seahorse motif. Pictured right is an example from the southern end of Lake Windermere, accompanied by a star icon which indicates a site of interest, in this case a mill, and a train icon that shows a tourist railway. "You don't get as much sense of the area on an online map as you do on a road atlas," notes Iain MacDonald, of Collins Road Atlases. IN DEFENCE OF MODERN MAPS The online map service Multimap points out that it does feature items that can't really be accommodated in old-fashioned maps. Icons indicating cash machines, petrol stations and click-throughs to Wikipedia entries are among the innovations, the company says.


Who was the faithful wife of Odysseus in Homer's 'Odyssey'?

SparkNotes: The Odyssey: Plot Overview Plot Overview Context Character List Ten years have passed since the fall of Troy, and the Greek hero Odysseus still has not returned to his kingdom in Ithaca. A large and rowdy mob of suitors who have overrun Odysseus’s palace and pillaged his land continue to court his wife, Penelope. She has remained faithful to Odysseus. Prince Telemachus, Odysseus’s son, wants desperately to throw them out but does not have the confidence or experience to fight them. One of the suitors, Antinous, plans to assassinate the young prince, eliminating the only opposition to their dominion over the palace. Unknown to the suitors, Odysseus is still alive. The beautiful nymph Calypso, possessed by love for him, has imprisoned him on her island, Ogygia. He longs to return to his wife and son, but he has no ship or crew to help him escape. While the gods and goddesses of Mount Olympus debate Odysseus’s future, Athena, Odysseus’s strongest supporter among the gods, resolves to help Telemachus. Disguised as a friend of the prince’s grandfather, Laertes, she convinces the prince to call a meeting of the assembly at which he reproaches the suitors. Athena also prepares him for a great journey to Pylos and Sparta, where the kings Nestor and Menelaus, Odysseus’s companions during the war, inform him that Odysseus is alive and trapped on Calypso’s island. Telemachus makes plans to return home, while, back in Ithaca, Antinous and the other suitors prepare an ambush to kill him when he reaches port. On Mount Olympus, Zeus sends Hermes to rescue Odysseus from Calypso. Hermes persuades Calypso to let Odysseus build a ship and leave. The homesick hero sets sail, but when Poseidon, god of the sea, finds him sailing home, he sends a storm to wreck Odysseus’s ship. Poseidon has harbored a bitter grudge against Odysseus since the hero blinded his son, the Cyclops Polyphemus, earlier in his travels. Athena intervenes to save Odysseus from Poseidon’s wrath, and the beleaguered king lands at Scheria, home of the Phaeacians. Nausicaa, the Phaeacian princess, shows him to the royal palace, and Odysseus receives a warm welcome from the king and queen. When he identifies himself as Odysseus, his hosts, who have heard of his exploits at Troy, are stunned. They promise to give him safe passage to Ithaca, but first they beg to hear the story of his adventures. Odysseus spends the night describing the fantastic chain of events leading up to his arrival on Calypso’s island. He recounts his trip to the Land of the Lotus Eaters, his battle with Polyphemus the Cyclops, his love affair with the witch-goddess Circe, his temptation by the deadly Sirens, his journey into Hades to consult the prophet Tiresias, and his fight with the sea monster Scylla. When he finishes his story, the Phaeacians return Odysseus to Ithaca, where he seeks out the hut of his faithful swineherd, Eumaeus. Though Athena has disguised Odysseus as a beggar, Eumaeus warmly receives and nourishes him in the hut. He soon encounters Telemachus, who has returned from Pylos and Sparta despite the suitors’ ambush, and reveals to him his true identity. Odysseus and Telemachus devise a plan to massacre the suitors and regain control of Ithaca. When Odysseus arrives at the palace the next day, still disguised as a beggar, he endures abuse and insults from the suitors. The only person who recognizes him is his old nurse, Eurycleia, but she swears not to disclose his secret. Penelope takes an interest in this strange beggar, suspecting that he might be her long-lost husband. Quite crafty herself, Penelope organizes an archery contest the following day and promises to marry any man who can string Odysseus’s great bow and fire an arrow through a row of twelve axes—a feat that only Odysseus has ever been able to accomplish. At the contest, each suitor tries to string the bow and fails. Odysseus steps up to the bow and, with little effort, fires an arrow through all twelve axes. He then turns the bow on the suitors. He and Telemachus, assisted by a few faithful servants, kill ever


On a standard typewriter keyboard, which is the only vowel that does not appear on the top row?

Why aren''t the letters on a computer keyboard in alphabetical order? | Notes and Queries | guardian.co.uk Why aren't the letters on a computer keyboard in alphabetical order? Richard Hearty, Newcastle Upon Tyne UK The 'computer' keyboard is directly derived from the old typewriter keyboard. As the original typewriters were mechanically slower than a reasonably quick typist the keys were arranged to slow the typist down. Hence the common letters, a, s and e are used by the third and fourth finger of the left hand. Columb Healy, Staining Lancs Because typists have been trained on Qwerty keyboards since the 1860s and noone can be bothered retraining them. Ian, London They used to be - in the 1870's See http://home.earthlink.net/~dcrehr/whyqwert.html The inventor of the "standard" typewriter keyboard, C. L. Sholes, came up with a layout that suoted the unwieldy mechanical instrument of the type. There is also a rumour that the word "typewriter" coule be typed quickly since all the letters were on one row. Eoin C. BairÂ¿, Dublin Ireland Because they use the qwerty pattern originally developed for mechanical type-writers. The logic of the qwerty layout was based on letter usage in English rather than letter postion in the alphabet. Peter Brooke, Kinmuck Scotland The "qwerty" keyboard arrangement stems from mechanical typewriters. The keys are arranged to make fast typing difficult as old typewriters would easily jam. Of course humans being adaptable sorts have learned to overcome this obstructionist system and now (some folks) type faster than they talk, or even think. R Kenig, London UK Because when typing in English (don't know about other languages) you use some characters (such as vowels) far more frequently than others (such as Z or X), and the keyboard is designed to help you reach the most frequently used keys most easily. However, to truly benefit from this you need to learn to touch type and stop looking at the keys and prodding away with one finger. Once you learn to touch type you will wonder how you managed before. Mary, Glasgow Scotland They are arranged randomly because manual typewriters tended to jam if the user typed too fast - therefore the arrangement was intended to slow early typists down. Now, of course, we want to be able to typer faster faster faster, so why change what we're all used to? Julie F, London because fingers do not read from left to right miche, scotland The keys on a qwerty board were designed when typewriters were mechanically driven, secretaries at the time were apparently so efficient that the arms carrying the characters and attached to the keys often got entangled, requiring the ministrations of an expensive engineer. The answer, put them where you least expect them! Fiona Bell, Nuneaton Warwickshire This is an easy one. The qwerty typewriter keyboard was designed to keep letters commonly used together away from each other to prevent jamming. Computer keyboards followed this because people are used to it and don't want to relearn typing, whether for a keyboard in alphabetical order or on one of those ones with all the commonly used letters in the easy to reach places. Richard Smeltzer, Hamilton Canada This is a relic from the distant days of typewriters. The most frequently used letters were evenly spaced across the keyboard in order to reduce the amount of times the printing hammers jammed. Due to the fact that the eras of typewriters and computers overlapped considerably it was probably thought best not to alter the layout of the more modern keyboard, despite the jamming problem no longer existing. Richard, London England Those of you who have used an old mechanical typewriter will remember how typing too fast caused all the keys to stack on top of one another, effectively jamming the machine. Early typewriters did have the keys in alphabetical order, but it was found that the keys jammed very easily with this arrangement. To prevent it keys were moved around so that the weaker fingers were needed more frequently. This meant that people typed at a speed which the maching could handl


What sort of guides were published by George Bradshaw?

Map Notes -- BRA1INTR.txt Map Notes GEORGE BRADSHAW'S GUIDES George Bradshaw was born 29 July 1801, at Windsor Bridge, Salford, Manchester; the Railway Age had just begun with the incorporation of the Surrey Iron Railway. George Bradshaw grew up as the Railway Age grew, and with it the need for railway maps, railway timetables, and railway fare tables. Bradshaw was apprenticed to an engraver (accounts of to whom and where vary) and he later set up in offices in Manchester, engraving maps. In 1831 he took an apprentice William Blacklock; a letterpress department was added to the business in 1835; Blacklock became a partner; and the firm of Bradshaw and Blacklock moved to 27 Brown Street, Manchester, 1839. Bradshaw made a reputation with maps of canals and railways issued from the late 1820s onwards. From 1838 Bradshaw employed a compositor, Robert Kay. The idea of a railway timetable was suggested to Kay in 1838, and Kay got on with the job of producing it - he remained editor of the various Bradshaw guides up to 1880. (It is clear from Kay's own account that Bradshaw had the idea.) Another important character in the story is William Adams, 59 Fleet Street, London, who was Bradshaw's agent. The business was eventually taken over by Blacklock and remained the London address of 'Bradshaw' to 1905. The Railway Time Table 'Bradshaw' began in 1838 as:- Bradshaw's Railway Time Table Robert Kay's account, written 1883 is:- In the early part of 1838 I received an appointment from Mr. George Bradshaw, engraver, copperplate and lithographic printer, Cope's Court, St. Mary's Gate, Manchester, to inaugurate the letterpress printing, which he was anxious to have added to his other engagements. He had already acquired considerable notoriety by his large canal maps of Great Britain, in the publication of which he had been very successful .... It was in the middle of 1838 when Mr. Bradshaw handed me one of the Liverpool and Manchester passenger time bills to condense into a form and size suitable for the waistcoat pocket. The information thus prepared was put into a stiff cover, accompanied by a map of Great Britain and labelled Bradshaw's Railway Time Table. The idea was suggested in order to create a sale for a large number of maps of England and Wales which he had in stock, lying idle. The first edition was quickly sold, the second and third equally so. In the meantime, I was making additions in the shape of railway information, etc., so that by the 19th October, 1839, we had a really most compact and useful little railway guide, containing with the title and address, eight pages of railway matter and cab fares, and five pages of maps and plans. Before the end of 1840, it contained twenty pages of railway and other matter, and twelve pages of maps and plans, price 1s., and the title changed to Bradshaw's Railway Companion. There were other railways guides published around the same time, for example: James Drake's, published in Birmingham, 1839; Joseph Bridgen's, published in Wolverhampton, 1839; John Gadsby's, published in Manchester, published 1840. The earliest surviving example of Bradshaw's guide [known at 1939] is dated 10th Mo. 19th. 1839 ie 19 October 1839, titled:- BRADSHAW'S / Railway Time Tables, / AND ASSISTANT TO / RAILWAY TRAVELLING, / WITH / ILLUSTRATIVE MAPS AND PLANS. / ... This covered the northern lines, contents:- Map of the Railways in Lancashire, &c., Liverpool to Manchester Time Table, Plan of Liverpool, Thompson's Table showing the rate of travelling per hour, Great Western Railway Time Table, Hackney Coach Fares from Euston Station, London, and Cab Fares from the Railway Station, Birmingham. A third issue combined the two sets of information, 25 October 1839. Butterfly Binding The guide was put together physically in an unusual way; also used by Joseph Bridgen. Pages were printed on one side only, as a double page spread. The pages were folded, face inwards, and pasted back-to-back to assemble the booklet. First and last pages were pasted to the folded card cover. I


In mythology, who was poisoned by the blood from Nessus tainted with toxin from Hydra?

Lernaean Hydra Lernaean Hydra Archaic Ivory Plaque, Hercules and Hydra , Laconia. Lerna (Region of the Lernaean Hydra) from Space In Greek mythology , the Lernaean Hydra was an ancient nameless serpent-like chthonic water beast that possessed numerous heads—the poets mention more heads than the vase-painters could paint—and poisonous breath (Hyginus, 30). The Hydra of Lerna was killed by Heracles as one of his Twelve Labours. Its lair was the lake of Lerna in the Argolid, though archaeology has borne out the myth that the sacred site was older even than the Mycenaean city of Argos, for Lerna was the site of the myth of the Danaids. Beneath the waters was an entrance to the Underworld, and the Hydra was its guardian (Kerenyi 1959, p. 143...) In Greek mythology , The Lernaean Hydra was a snake-like beast that possessed nine (usually nine, it ranged from five to one hundred) heads and poisonous breath, killed by Heracles as one of his Twelve Labours. The Hydra was the offspring of Typhon and Echidna , noisome creatures of the Goddess who became Hera . It was said to be the sibling of the Nemean Lion , the Chimaera and Cerberus . As such, it was said to have been chosen as a task for Heracles so that Heracles would probably die. The Second Labour of Hercules: The Lernaean Hydra Upon reaching the swamp near Lake Lerna , where the Hydra dwelt, Heracles covered his mouth and nose with a cloth to protect himself from the poisonous fumes and fired flaming arrows into its lair, the spring of Amymone, to draw it out. He then confronted it, wielding a harvesting sickle in some early vase-paintings; Ruck and Staples (p. 170) have pointed out that the chthonic creature's reaction was botanical: upon cutting off each of its heads he found that two grew back, an expression of the hopelessness of such a struggle for any but the hero, Heracles. Hercules and Iolaus The details of the confrontation are explicit in Apollodorus (2.5.2): realising that he could not defeat the Hydra in this way, Heracles called on his nephew Iolaus for help. His nephew then came upon the idea (possibly inspired by Athena ) of using a burning firebrand to scorch the neck stumps after decapitation, and handed him the blazing brand. Heracles cut off each head and Iolaus burned the open stump leaving the hydra dead; its one immortal head Heracles placed under a great rock on the sacred way between Lerna and Elaius (Kerenyi1959 p 144), and dipped his arrows in the Hydra's poisonous blood, and so his second task was complete. In an alternative version, Hera's crab was at the site to bite his feet and bother him, hoping to cause his death. Hera set it in the Zodiac to follow the Lion (Eratosthenes, Catasterismi) When Eurystheus, the agent of ancient Hera who was assigning to Heracles The Twelve Labours, found out that it was Heracles' nephew who had handed him the firebrand, he declared that the labour had not been completed alone and as a result did not count towards the ten labours set for him. The mythic element is an equivocating attempt to resolve the submerged conflict between an ancient ten Labours and a more recent twelve. Aegina, Stater, Heracles and the Hydra, Bull, Text : "Phaistion" Heracles fighting the Lernaean Hydra After the Hydra In another version , Heracles defeated the Hydra by remembering the words of his wise teacher, Chiron , who had said, "We rise by kneeling; we conquer by surrendering; we gain by giving up." All his other weapons having failed, Heracles remembered his mentor's words and knelt down in the swamp and lifted up the monster by one of her heads into the light of day, where she began to wilt. Heracles then cut off each of her heads, dipping his arrows in the Hydra's poisonous blood at the same time. However, none re-grew. After he had severed all nine heads, a tenth one appeared; Heracles recognised this as a jewel and buried it under a rock. Heracles later used an arrow dipped in the Hydra's poison blood to kill the centaur Nessus; and Nessus's tainted blood applied to the Tunic of Nessus eventually killed Heracles himself. Today "


Which actor starred with Sigorney Weaver and Melanie Griffithsin 'Working Girl'?

Working Girl (1988) - 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 When a secretary's idea is stolen by her boss, she seizes an opportunity to steal it back by pretending she has her boss' job. Director: From $2.99 (SD) on Amazon Video ON DISC a list of 38 titles created 04 Oct 2011 a list of 43 titles created 15 Jan 2013 a list of 44 titles created 22 Nov 2014 a list of 23 titles created 17 Dec 2014 a list of 31 titles created 2 months ago Search for " Working Girl " on Amazon.com Connect with IMDb Want to share IMDb's rating on your own site? Use the HTML below. You must be a registered user to use the IMDb rating plugin. Won     1     Oscar. Another    8 wins & 16 nominations. See more awards  » Videos Henry is a lawyer who survives a shooting only to find he cannot remember anything. If that weren't enough, Henry also has to recover his speech and mobility, in a life he no longer fits ... See full summary  » Director: Mike Nichols The story of Dian Fossey, a scientist who came to Africa to study the vanishing mountain gorillas, and later fought to protect them. Director: Michael Apted A young Amish boy is sole witness to a murder; policeman John Book goes into hiding in Amish country to protect him until the trial. Director: Peter Weir An ugly duckling having undergone a remarkable change, still harbors feelings for her crush: a carefree playboy, but not before his business-focused brother has something to say about it. Director: Sydney Pollack Edit Storyline Tess McGill is a frustrated secretary, struggling to forge ahead in the world of big business in New York. She gets her chance when her boss breaks her leg on a skiing holiday. McGill takes advantage of her absence to push ahead with her career. She teams up with investment broker Jack Trainer to work on a big deal. The situation is complicated after the return of her boss. Written by Sami Al-Taher <staher2000@yahoo.com> See All (87)  » Taglines: For anyone who's ever won. For anyone who's ever lost. And for everyone who's still in there trying. Genres: 21 December 1988 (USA) See more  » Also Known As: Did You Know? Trivia When Katharine Parker ( Sigourney Weaver ) comes back to New York and gets out of the helicopter, she carries a big stuffed-toy gorilla. Weaver played the role of Dian Fossey in Gorillas in the Mist (1988) just a few months before. See more » Goofs Although it is clear from the conversation Jack has with Tess the morning after their first meeting, Tess, having personally setup the meeting the day before and speaking directly with Jack, failed to recognize his voice and his person at the party that night. See more » Quotes Tess McGill : How did you get the scar? Jack Trainer : Some guy pulled a knife in Detroit. (sonoma county, ca) – See all my reviews How can you go wrong with this delightful comedy? Besides having a great cast headed by Melanie Griffith, there's Harrison Ford (in one of the rare romantic comedies that suits his talents), Sigourney Weaver and wonderful Joan Cusack. And Olympia Dukakis, Alec Baldwin and Kevin Spacey are in it too (don't blink)! A great musical score and Oscar winning song by Carly Simon, all directed by Mike Nichols, I give this two thumbs up, and a 10! 25 of 33 people found this review helpful.  Was this review helpful to you? Yes


Give a year in the life of French military leader and saint,Joan-of-Arc?

Joan of Arc Biography -Biography Online About Joan of Arc Biography Joan of Arc (1412-1431) is considered a French heroine and Roman Catholic saint. Born in obscurity to a peasant family, she travelled to the uncrowned Dauphin of France, advising him to reclaim his French throne and defeat the English. Joan of Arc was sent alongside French troops at the siege of Orleans and rose to prominence after the siege was lifted after nine days. She was later captured and burned at the stake for heresy. However, as she predicted, seven years after her death, France was reunited with the English defeated and Charles crowned King. Early Life Joan of Arc was born in 1412 Domremy, France. Legend says that she was born to auspicious signs held to be a forecast of national triumph. However, what is more certain is that her family were poor and her region had suffered from the long conflict between England and France. “One life is all we have and we live it as we believe in living it. But to sacrifice what you are and to live without belief, that is a fate more terrible than dying.” – Joan of Arc From an early age Joan of Arc displayed a sensitive and religious temperament. It is said by friends that: “She was greatly committed to the service of God and the Blessed Mary.” (1) From the age of 12 she began to have mystical visions. In these visions she said she felt the voice of God commanding her to renew the French nation. At her later trial Joan of Arc said she felt these visions were as real seeing another person. The visions were often accompanied by light and the presence of saints such as St Michael and St Catherine. “I was thirteen when I had a Voice from God for my help and guidance. The first time that I heard this Voice, I was very much frightened; it was mid-day, in the summer, in my father’s garden.   – Joan of Arc from her trial transcript. (2) These visions made Joan of Arc even more religiously inclined. She would frequently go to confession and, it is said that, whenever she heard the bells for Mass she would immediately drop her work and run to church. Initially Joan did not tell others about her visions and inner commandments but in May 1428 the divine messages urged her to seek an audience with Charles de Ponthieu currently an ineffective and relatively weak leader of the French. At the time of Joan’s childhood, France was seriously divided with a lack of national unity. In 1415 King Henry V of England had invaded France and defeated the French army at Agincourt. This famous victory over the French nobility left the country weak and divided. The main divisions were between the Dauphins and English supporting Burgundians. Under Charles de Ponthieu the French were without direction and without a real leader. When Joan of Arc came to the court she overwhelmed Charles with her passion and conviction. It is quite remarkable that this 17 year old peasant girl was, as a consequence, given control over an army and allowed to lead them into battle. Within a year Joan of Arc had led the French army to victories at Orleans, Patay and Troyes. Many other towns were also liberated from English control and it allowed a triumphal entry into Dauphin for the coronation of King Charles VII on 17 July 1429. For her exploits and leadership Joan of Arc and her family were granted noble status. She has also won the hearts of the French soldiers who looked up to Joan as an almost mythical leader. However a year later Joan was captured by the Burgundian forces at Compiegne and sold to the English. Her trial is well documented and provides a revealing insight into her character and destiny. The English and members of the French clergy decided to put her on trial for witchcraft. In many ways it was a show trial with the result cleverly orchestrated. The leading clergy member was Pierre Cauchon was a staunch supporter of the British and hated Joan of Arc for her miraculous revival of French national pride. However, another interpretation is that he genuinely felt obliged to save Joan’s Immortal soul from damnation for the claims she was making. T


Who won the Booker Prize for 'The Old Devils'?

Kingsley Amis on Desert Island Discs: November 9th 1986 (Part One) - YouTube Kingsley Amis on Desert Island Discs: November 9th 1986 (Part One) Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. The interactive transcript could not be loaded. Loading... Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Apr 30, 2012 Kingsley Amis won the 1986 Booker Prize for his novel The Old Devils. In conversation with Michael Parkinson, he talks about his childhood in South London, the success of his first published novel Lucky Jim, which he wrote when a lecturer at Swansea University, and his subsequent career as a don at Cambridge and then as a full-time novelist. Category


In which English county is the Isle of Purbeck?

Isle of Purbeck, Corfe Castle, Swanage, Dorset England, ( 6 ) - YouTube Isle of Purbeck, Corfe Castle, Swanage, Dorset England, ( 6 ) Want to watch this again later? Sign in to add this video to a playlist. Need to report the video? Sign in to report inappropriate content. Rating is available when the video has been rented. This feature is not available right now. Please try again later. Published on Feb 23, 2013 Corfe Castle, Isle of Purbeck, Dorset. I love this small Dorset village, and the Castle dating from the 11th Century. Every person that visits Dorset should not miss this traditional stone built village. It is beautiful. The name Corfe means a pass in Old English. Corfe Castle was built on a steep chalk hill created by two streams eroding the rock either side. The construction of the medieval castle means that little is known about previous activity on the hill. However, there are postholes belonging to a Saxon hall on the site. The dramatic ruins of Corfe Castle stand on a natural hill guarding the principal route through the Purbeck Hills. As you can see it guards the gap between the south of Purbeck, where Purbeck marble was once quarried, and the rest of England. Nothing could pass in or out without going past the Castle. Corfe Castle is a fortification standing above the village of the same name in the English county of Dorset. Built by William the Conqueror, the castle dates back to the 11th century and commands a gap in the Purbeck Hills on the route between Wareham and Swanage. The first phase was one of the earliest castles in England to be built using stone when the majority were built with earth and timber. Corfe Castle underwent major structural changes in the 12th and 13th centuries. In 1572, Corfe Castle left the Crown's control when Elizabeth I sold it to Sir Christopher Hatton. Sir John Bankes bought the castle in 1635, and was the owner during the English Civil War. His wife, Lady Mary Bankes, led the defence of the castle when it was twice besieged by Parliamentarian forces. The first siege, in 1643, was unsuccessful, but by 1645 Corfe was one of the last remaining royalist strongholds in southern England and fell to a siege ending in an assault. In March that year Corfe Castle was demolished on Parliament's orders. Owned by the National Trust, the castle is open to the public and in 2010 received around 190,000 visitors. It is protected as a Grade I listed building and a Scheduled Ancient Monument. A castle was founded at Corfe near England's south coast soon after the Norman Conquest of England in 1066. The royal forest of Purbeck, where William the Conqueror enjoyed hunting, was established in the area. Between 1066 and 1087 William established 36 castles such in England. Sitting as it does on a hill top, Corfe Castle is one of the classic images of a medieval castle, however despite popular imagination occupying the highest point in the landscape was not the typical position of a medieval castle. In England, a minority are located on hilltops while most are in valleys; many were near important transport routes such as river crossings. Unusually for castles built in the 11th century, Corfe was partially constructed from stone indicating it was of particularly high status. A stone wall was built around the hill top, creating an inner ward or enclosure. There were two further enclosures: one to the west, and one that extended south ( the outer bailey ) in contrast to the inner bailey, these were surrounded by palisades made from timber. At the time the vast majority of castles in England were built using earth and timber, and it was not until the 12th century that many began to be rebuilt in stone. The Domesday Book records one castle in Dorset; the entry, which reads "Of the manor of Kingston the King has one hide on which he built Wareham castle", is thought to refer to Corfe rather than the timber castle at Wareham. There are 48 castles directly mentioned in the Domesday Book, although not all those in existence at the time were recorded. Assuming that Corfe is the castle in question, it is