Gibraltar Point stands on the English coast, in which county?

gibraltar point : definition of gibraltar point and synonyms of gibraltar point (English) List of places: UK  • England  • Lincolnshire Gibraltar Point National Nature Reserve is an area of approximately 4.3 km2 (1.7 sq mi) in Lincolnshire , England. The reserve is owned by Lincolnshire County Council and East Lindsey District Council and is administered by the Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust . The reserve comprises two parallel ridges of sand dunes —the "east dunes" and the "west dunes"—separated by approximately half a kilometre of salt marsh ; and an area on the seaward side with further salt marsh and sand, shingle and muddy beaches. The reserve extends for a distance of about 5 km (3 mi) along the coast, from the southern end of Skegness to the northern corner of The Wash (Gibraltar Point itself is at the southernmost tip, and marks the point where the North Sea coast turns southwest towards Boston ). A golf course occupies much of the west dunes (the inland side) at the Skegness end of the area. Gibraltar Point is an area of coastal deposition —at the end of the 18th century the west dunes were by the shore, but they are now a kilometre inland. In 2006 a new Visitors' Centre opened at the southern end of the reserve. This contains the Wild Coast Exhibition, an exhibition about the habitats and wildlife of Gibraltar Point including 3D models of sand dunes and salt marshes where visitors can view the burrow of a natterjack toad . The Nature Discovery Room has interactive displays and marine tanks containing animals found in the sea off the Lincolnshire coast. Situated next to the Visitors' Centre in the old coastguard house and look-out is The Wash Study Centre; this has residential accommodation, a laboratory, classroom and a library. The centre is open to groups from schools, youth groups, colleges, universities, natural history societies and similar organisations. Revenue from car parks assists in the upkeep of the area. There are many paths around the area, and several artificial lakes and hides. The Lincolnshire Wildlife Trust also owns an old farm and land just inshore of the west dunes at the southern end of the reserve, again with an artificial lake and hides. Gibraltar Point is part of the twice daily inshore waters forecast in the extended form of the Shipping Forecast broadcast on BBC Radio 4 . The reserve's importance is recognised by its various designations:


Which angel is reputed to have given the word of God (the Koran) to Mohammed?

Religions started by Angels                         Angelic Visitations and Revelations When one looks at history we find many major religion's that have been started from angel's. The Jehovah�s Witnesses, Mormonism, Islam and almost anything new is no exception to this. The whole New Age movement receives their information from Spirit guides through channeling and automatic writing. The psychics also receive their impressions by familiar spirits who would be identified as fallen angels. One could even say Christianity has been started from the angel Gabriel who brought the message to Mary, Joseph and the shepherd�s in the field. However, they, nor the apostles did not commune with the angels to get their inspiration for Scripture. Christianity centers on Christ its message content does not come from angels. There are some Christian healing ministries started by angelic visitations. William Branham at the early age of three and seven had an angel appear to him. In a cave in 1946 this angel appeared and stayed with him giving him the power to discern peoples thoughts and illnesses. In his services he would wait for the angels presence before he could start the meetings. Branham was led away from orthodoxy stating that Trinitarianism was of the devil, that baptism should only be in Jesus name and taught that Eve had sexual relations with the serpent. He taught denominationalism is the mark of the beast and all denominations would be under the world council of church�s by 1977. He later proclaimed himself to be the angel of Revelation 3:14, 10:7. Today there is still about 10,000 Branhamites following his teaching after his death. Those who were influenced when he was alive were W.V. Grant, A..A. Allen, O.L. Jaggers, Paul Cain who was a disciple, and Oral Roberts. Many of today's healing evangelists point back to him as a mentor and influence such as Hinn, Copeland and Hagin and other Word faith movement practitioners. Angels have always been involved in bringing revelation to mankind. They have also been involved in bringing false information. It all depends on which spirit you have made contact with. 42% of Americans believe they have been in contact with someone who has died and almost 15% endorse the work of spirit mediums. All these and other religions have had communion with angels for their extra-biblical books or are given new revelation for a new interpretation on the Bible. Can the same angel say two different things on the same subject and they both be true? Obviously not, yet this is exactly what Islam claims has transpired in the Koran. They believe the Koran was verbally dictated by the angel Gabriel based on eternal tablets that are in heaven. Naturally, if there is a conflict it must be in the Bible and not their own book. However there something else operating here that proves it is not the angel Gabriel as they claim. In their own suras (chapter's) it states that God's word cannot change so if an angel several hundreds of years later comes with a different story, which one are we suppose to believe? Take for example in the Bible the angel Gabriel's announcement of the Christ to Mary, she is told he would be called the Son of God (which means having the same nature as God) Lk.1:35 also in Mt.1:23 he would be called �Emmanuel�, God with us. This is the same angel that told Mohammed that God has no son, and that God is unable to incarnate as a man. Suras 16 and 26 of the Koran tell us Mohammeds call was from the Holy Spirit who is supposed to be the angel Gabriel according to Islam. This to presents a problem, as the Holy Spirit according to the Bible participated in the creation of the earth and is God. Obviously these are two contradictory accounts of a major doctrine, the incarnation and the nature of God. How can God be the author of both accounts? How can the angel Gabriel give differing revelations several hundred years apart of which this quote is from Isaiah 7:14 in the Old Testament. and that God has a son is mentioned in other books ( Psalms, Zechariah, Daniel ). Gen.3:15 promises the seed of the wo


Allium porrum is the scientific name of which vegetable?

Leeks nutrition facts and health benefits Photo courtesy: cianc Leek requires well-drained, fertile soil to flourish. In general, it is cultivated as annual crop in many parts of Europe and Asia. Planting can be done by either sowing seeds or transplanting seedlings that take about 100-120 days to harvest. In general, leeks are planted in deep trenches to deprive them exposure to sunlight which otherwise would turn stems green (chlorophyll pigmentation) due to photosynthesis. As the plant grows in height, the trench is filled gradually by pulling surrounding earth to create a mound around the stalk. This method is employed in order to obtain long, white, blanched stalks instead of green, pungent ones. Health benefits of Leeks Leeks contain many noteworthy flavonoid anti-oxidants, minerals, and vitamins that have proven health benefits. Leeks are moderately low in calories. 100 g fresh stalks carry 61 calories. Further, their elongated stalks provide good amounts of soluble and insoluble fiber. Though leeks contain proportionately less thio-sulfinites than that in garlic, they still possess significant amounts of these anti-oxidants such as diallyl disulfide, diallyl trisulfide and allyl propyl disulfide. The compounds convert to allicin by enzymatic reaction when the leek-stalk was subjected to crushing, cutting, etc. The total measured anti-oxidant strength (ORAC value) of 100 g leek is 490 TE (Trolex Equivalents). Laboratory studies show that allicin reduces cholesterol formation by inhibiting the HMG-CoA reductase enzyme in the liver cells. Further, it also found to have anti-bacterial, anti-viral and anti-fungal activities. Additionally, allicin reduces blood vessel stiffness by facilitating nitric oxide (NO) release in the vessel wall, and, thereby bring a reduction in the total blood pressure. It also blocks platelet clot formation and has fibrinolytic action (clot-breaking) in the blood vessels. Thus, allicin helps decrease an overall risk of coronary artery disease (CAD), peripheral vascular diseases (PVD), and stroke. Leeks are a great source of vitamins that are essential for optimum health. Their leafy stems indeed contain several vital vitamins such as pyridoxine, folic acid, niacin, riboflavin, and thiamin in healthy proportions. 100 g fresh stalks provide 64 µg of folates. Folic acid is essential for DNA synthesis and cell division. Their adequate levels in the diet during pregnancy can help prevent neural tube defects in the newborn babies. Additionally, leeks are one of the good sources of vitamin-A (1667 IU or 55% of RDA per 100 g) and other flavonoid phenolic anti-oxidants such as carotenes, xanthin, and lutein. They also have some other essential vitamins such as vitamin C, K, and vitamin E. Vitamin C helps the human body develop resistance against infectious agents and scavenge harmful, pro-inflammatory free radicals. Further, its stalks hold small amounts of minerals such as potassium, iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, zinc, and selenium. Selection and storage Fresh leeks in a market. Leeks available at their best during spring season. However, they can be available fresh year around in most of the super markets. While buying, choose fresh organic leeks as they are rich in flavor and nutrition. Look for uniform, long, firm, ice-white stalks with healthy root bulb as it indicates of fresh farm produce. Avoid stems with withered, yellow discolor tops. Once at home, wrap in a paper towel and place inside the refrigerator where they stay fresh for up to a week or so. Preparation and serving methods Leeks impart mellow, sweet onion-flavor to the dishes they added to. They exude less pungency than garlic or onions. Although used sparingly outside the European continent, their delicate stems have recently found favor among Far-East Asian and Mediterranean cuisine. To prepare; remove its thick top greens. Similarly, trim away lower root end. In a large bowl of water, swish the stalk gently to remove any surface grit, sand, and soil. Drain and mop dry using a paper towel. Peel their outer layers by hand. Y


In 'The Simpsons', who is headmaster of the school that Bart attends?

Bart Simpson - Wikisimpsons, the Simpsons Wiki Bart Simpson "Don't have a cow man!" ―Bart's catchphrase Artwork of Bart by Matt Groening Character Information Blond (yellow), naturally pale red [1] Occupation: v  •  d  •  e  •  h Bartholomew JoJo [3] "Bart" Simpson (born April 1 [3] or February 23 [4] ), also known as El Barto and Bartman , is the mischievous, rebellious, misunderstood, and "potentially dangerous" eldest child of Homer and Marge Simpson , and the brother of Lisa and Maggie Simpson . Contents Biography Bart's character folder in the Hall of Records on The Simpsons website. Bart is a self-proclaimed underachiever who is constantly in detention. He is easily distracted (even, strangely enough, by algebraic equations). His penchant for shocking people began before he was born: Bart "mooned" Dr. Hibbert while he performed a sonogram on Marge, and moments after being born he set fire to Homer's tie. His blood type is the very rare Double O Negative (OO-); [5] only he and Mr. Burns are known to have it. Bart's interests include Krusty the Clown (he is "Krusty Buddy" number 16302), skateboarding, reading comic books (especially Radioactive Man ), watching television (especially the Krusty the Clown Show and The Itchy & Scratchy Show ), terrorizing Lisa , playing video games, helping Lisa solve various problems (e.g. reuniting Krusty with his estranged Father ), and pulling off various pranks (such as mooning unsuspecting people and prank calling Moe at his tavern ). Bart with his mother and sisters Bart also sprays graffiti under the alias 'El Barto', and regularly frequents the Kwik-E-Mart (for bubblegum and Squishees ) and The Android's Dungeon . Bart hinted that his favorite movies are Jaws and the Star Wars trilogy. [6] His best friend is Milhouse Van Houten . Bart is a polyglot and can speak several languages with varying degrees of fluency. Though he has not demonstrated the ability since his trip to France as an exchange student, he speaks near-perfect French. [7] He also learned Spanish in a matter of hours in preparation for the family's trip to Brazil . [8] Upon learning that Brazilians speak Portuguese and not Spanish, Homer orders his son to forget what he learned, prompting Bart to strike himself over the head until he forgot the language. Bart also speaks Japanese (which he also learned in a couple of hours in prison along with Homer, and is also shown speaking Japanese, [9] Cantonese and Latin. His advanced linguistic skills may be inherited from Homer, who also speaks advanced languages, including penguin. He was also shown to be a skilled drummer. [10] He was a player in the Mighty Pigs Peewee Hockey League Team. He is also quite capable of firing advanced firearms with a frighteningly immense amount of accuracy, as evidenced when, while at Military School as a result of a prank involving bullhorns, he was given a RGB6 Grenade Launcher by the firing range instructor due to his belief that Bart would have most likely known how to operate handguns, and managed to destroy four out of five targets before one of his shots missed and ended up hitting Principal Skinner's car just as he was about to unlock it, to which Bart implied that he deliberately missed the fifth target and was actually aiming for Skinner's car that time. [11] He later displayed a similar proficiency towards weapons when he managed to hijack a tank by stealing the keys, drive it over to the park, and managed to shoot down a MLB satellite with surprising accuracy all by himself, although at that point, he was also under the effects of an experimental drug that was supposed to suppress his Attention Deficit Disorder. [12] Homer strangling Bart Bart can also drive vehicles with surprising skill for his age. He has his own driving license, given to him after saving Springfield from a fire, [13] although he has been seen driving before with a fake license at times. [14] He still possesses it, using it to steal Principal Skinner 's car to get to Jimbo 's house. [15] He is the most misunderstood of the family, constantly frustrated by th


Which physicist is credited with the 'Quantum Theory'?

Tiny New Species Named after Big Name in Quantum Theory, Max Planck : Animals : Nature World News Tiny New Species Named after Big Name in Quantum Theory, Max Planck By James A. Foley Jul 09, 2013 11:51 AM EDT Max Planck, the German physicist credited with originating quantum theory, received an unusual posthumous honor after a group of scientists named a new species of nematode after the Nobel Prize winner, who died in 1947. The nematode was discovered by Japanese biologist Natsumi Kanzaki and his German colleague Matthias Herrmann while working in an oak forest in Japan's Fukushima prefecture. There, they collected a stag beetle that, upon closer examination, revealed to be harboring the microscopic roundworm only one millimeter long. Pristionchus maxplancki, as the new species is called, is the first species to be named after Max Planck, though the Nobel laureate's name has lived on in a number of other ways, including the Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science, an independent, non-profit, non-government German research organization with nearly 80 affiliated research institutes. Determining that the new nematode was a unique species required careful microscopic observation by the international research team, which was able to distinguish the new species among others by the shape of its mouth. The microscopic nematode lives its life as a stowaway on beetles, not harming their hosts, but simply lying in wait until the host dies, providing nutrients for the nematode and its offspring. "Max Planck constantly emphasized the importance of exact observations and precise inspection as the actual core of scientific work. In that regard, it is also completely appropriate for a worm living in concealment, yet illuminating fundamental processes of nature to keen-eyed observers, to now be named after him," the Max Planck society wrote in a statement.   The nematode Pristionchus maxplancki can change the shape of its mouth depending on the form of its nourishment. Credit: MPI for Developmental Biology


Who created the character 'Mike Hammer'?

Mike Hammer (Character) Mike Hammer (Character) There may be more photos available for this character. To select more photos to be displayed in this character's gallery, click the Edit Photos link. Overview ... aka "Mike Hammer" - USA (original title) ... aka "Mickey Spillane's Mike Hammer" - USA (complete title) From "Mike Hammer: A Detective Tail (#1.27)" (1958) [Anderson was just shot in the back] Mike Hammer : [narrating] My client was nowhere in sight. He said he intended to ask Andy Anderson why he was tailing him. From the looks of things, I judged he wasn't satisfied with the answer.


In which city is the TV series 'Gray's Anatomy' set?

About Grey's Anatomy TV Show Series More about Grey's Anatomy Grey's Anatomy is the recipient of the 2007 Golden Globe® Award for Best Television Series - Drama, and multiple Emmy nominations, including two for Outstanding Drama Series. The doctors of Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital deal with life-or-death consequences on a daily basis-it's in one another that they find comfort, friendship and, at times, more than friendship. Together they're discovering that neither medicine nor relationships can be defined in black and white. Real life only comes in shades of grey. Season 1 : Just before Meredith Grey begins her surgical residency at Seattle Grace, she has a one night stand with her new boss, Dr. Derek Shepherd. Just call this brilliant neurosurgeon "McDreamy." Mer's future "person," Cristina Yang, strikes up a relationship with cardiothoracic ace Preston Burke. Other interns include ex-model Izzie Stevens and her insecure BFF George O'Malley, who is branded "007" by the obnoxious Alex Karev because he has a license to kill. Dr. Miranda Bailey keeps the interns in line while Chief Richard Webber keeps the hospital running. For detailed recaps please visit Grey's Anatomy's Season 1 Episode Guide . Season 2 : Derek's wife, Addison, makes things awkward for Meredith, who must come clean that her mom is the brilliant surgeon/Alzheimer's victim, Ellis Grey. Izzie hooks up with Alex before falling for heart transplant patient Denny Duquette. George engages in a disastrous pairing with Meredith, who later hooks up with a hot veterinarian named Finn. Burke is shot. Surgery leaves him with tremors in his hand. Izzie cuts Denny's LVAD wire to move him up on the heart transplant list, but he dies in her arms. Izzie quits the program and Meredith must choose between Derek and Finn. For detailed recaps please visit Grey's Anatomy's Season 2 Episode Guide . Season 3 : Dr. Mark Sloan makes things McSteamy at Seattle Grace. Orthopedic surgeon Callie Torres strikes up a relationship with George. Cristina covers for Burke, who hides his hand tremors. There's a race to win the Chief's job once Richard announces retirement plans. Burke leaves Cristina on their wedding day. George loses his dad, proposes to Callie and hooks up with Izzie. Meredith has a near-death experience and must deal with the actual death of her estranged dad's new wife. Derek tells Meredith she's the love of his life and she, in turn, lets him know that it's over. So over. For detailed recaps please visit Grey's Anatomy's Season 3 Episode Guide . Season 4 : George repeats his intern year. Joining him is Little Grey, as in Meredith's half-sister, Lexie. The "really old guy" comes out of his coma. George and Izzie have bad sex. Cristina butts heads with new cardio doc Erica Hahn, who becomes intimate with Callie. Derek and Meredith have an uphill climb with their clinical trial, but they eventually "save a life." The two of them meet at Derek's patch of land. Meredith sets up a dazzling array of candles outlining where their house will be. For detailed recaps please visit Grey's Anatomy's Season 4 Episode Guide . Season 5 : Dr. Owen Hunt is a military doc who catches Cristina's eye. He becomes the hospital's head trauma surgeon. Dr. Arizona Robbins also arrives as the new pediatric surgeon. Mark and Lexie are a couple. Derek must overcome his shaken confidence to operate on Izzie, who has a brain tumor. He also preps for his wedding with Meredith via blue Post-It. In the season finale, a mangled man is brought in to the hospital after jumping in front of a bus to save a woman. He writes "007" on Meredith's hand. She knows instantly that this dying hero is George. For detailed recaps please visit Grey's Anatomy's Season 5 Episode Guide . Season 6 : The docs mourn the loss of one of their own-George O'Malley. Izzie recovers from brain surgery. Derek is the new Chief as Seattle Grace merges with Mercy West. New docs on the block include Jackson Avery and April Kepner. Cardiothoracic surgeon Teddy Altman has a past with Owen, who suffers from PTSD. A madman goes on a shooting


Which daily newspaper was founded in 1855 and was the first London penny paper? It was the means of sending Henry Morgan Stanley to Africa to continue Livingstone's work.

NEWSPAPERS - Online Information article about NEWSPAPERS NEWSPAPERS del.icio.us it! NEWSPAPERS. The word " newspaper," as now employed, covers so wide a field that it is difficult, if not impossible, to give it a precise definition. By the English " Newspaper Libel and Registration Act " of 1881 it is defined as " any paper containing public news, intelligence or occurrences, or any remarks or observations therein printed for sale, and published periodically or in parts or numbers at intervals not exceeding twenty-six days "; and the British Post Office defines a newspaper as " any publication "—to summarize the wording—" printed and published in numbers at intervals of not more than seven days, consisting wholly or in part of political or other news, or of articles relating thereto or to other current topics, with or without advertisements." In ordinary practice, the " newspapers," as distinguished from other periodicals (q.v.), mean the daily or (at most) weekly publications which are principally concerned with reporting and commenting upon general current events. For the laws regulating the conduct and contents of newspapers see PRESS LAws and allied articles. The two real essentials of a " newspaper " are that it contains " news," and is issued at regular intervals. But the course of history has involved considerable changes both in the mode of issue and in the conception of what " news " is. For purposes of modern usage we have to distinguish historically between the product of a printing-press which is manifolded by that means, and a mere manuscript sheet which is only capable of being copied by hand. " News" again varies both according to the appetite and according to its method of collection and presentation. A distinction ought perhaps to be made between literary and pictorial news, but this is almost impossible in practice. 1. GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS So far as very early forms of what we now recognize as corresponding to a " newspaper " are concerned, involving public reports of news, the Roman Ada Diurna and the Chinese Peking Gazette may be mentioned here, if only on account of their historical interest. The Ada Diurna (" Daily Events ") in ancient Rome (lasting to the fall of the Western Empire), were short announcements containing official intelligence of battles, elections, games, fires, religious rites, &c., and were compiled by the actuarii officers appointed for the purpose; they were kept as public records, and were also posted up in the forum or other places in Rome, and were sometimes copied for despatch to the provinces. Juvenal speaks of a Roman lady passing her morning in reading the paper, so that it appears that private copies were in vogue. In China the Peking Gazelle, as foreigners call it, containing imperial rescripts and official news, has appeared regularly ever since the days of the Tang dynasty (A.D. 618-905). Even older than it, as is alleged, is the monthly Peking News (Tsing-Pao)—now in appearance an octavo book of 24 pages in a yellow cover—which, according to M. Huart, French Consul at Canton, was founded early in the 6th century. But it is not of any real moment to do more than refer to such publications as these, which have little in common with the ideas of Western civilization. The -" newspaper " in its modern acceptation can only be properly dated from the time when in Western Europe the invention of printing made a multiplication of copies a commercial possibility in any satisfactory sense. On the point of terminology, Mr J. B. W. Williams, in his History of English Journalism to the Foundation of the Gazette (1908), the first scholarly account of the early evolution of the Press in England, describes the Oxford Gazette of 1665 (the original of the London Gazette) as the first English " newspaper " in the precise sense, i.e. a " paper " of news;' for it was a half-sheet in folio, two pages, and not a " pamphlet " as previous periodicals of news had been. A pamphlet (q.v.) was one or more 1 For the earliest known use of the term " newspaper " he cites a letter in 1670 to Charles


Millfield and Downside are public schools in which English county?

Millfield | Five Millfield Prep pupils competed in the Somerset Junior Championships at Peasedown St. John School. Congratulations >> Latest Tweet 15 hours 23 min ago. Millfield has been named the top independent sports school of 2016 by @schoolsportmag - a proud achievement for… t.co/8QsHOPUjKv 9 hours 57 min ago. Pre-School have been on a #bearhunt in Forest School! t.co/CccDG68i4J t.co/RPoapaD8yK Whatever our pupils aspire to be, we are here to support them. We're proud to offer outstanding facilities, small class sizes and inspiration and guidance from teachers and coaches across countless subjects. So whatever their chosen field, we help them to achieve their own personal best. Pre-Prep


Which spirit is found in a Metropolitan cocktail?

Classic Metropolitan Brandy Cocktail Recipe The Metropolitan is brandy's answer to the Manhattan and it is a simple cocktail recipe that may soon become a favorite.  Photo Courtesy © S&C Design Studios Updated November 11, 2016. The Metropolitan sounds and looks like a classic cocktail, one as old as the Manhattan or Martinez , and it is often called a Brandy Manhattan or a Harvard, though those tend to skip the syrup. A Metropolitan recipe appears in the 1935 The Old Waldorf-Astoria Bar Book , but it calls for 2/3 Manhattan bitters (obsolete, possibly similar to Amer Picon ) and 1/3 vermouth. While that sounds like an interesting mix, the more common brandy recipe has been noted with the year 1900. There are other cocktails that have taken the name "Metropolitan." Possibly the most popular is one made of Absolut Kurant Vodka, cranberry and lime juices, and (sometimes) triple sec . It is very similar to a Cosmopolitan and was created during the 1990's in New York City.


Which Shakespeare play begins 'If music be the food of love, play on'?

Shakespeare on Music Let there be no noise made, my gentle friends; Unless some dull and favourable hand Will whisper music to my weary spirit. (2 Henry IV, 4.5.1-3), Henry IV Play, music! And you, brides and bridegrooms all, With measure heap'd in joy, to the measures fall. (As You Like It, 5.4.174), Duke Senior Give me some music; music, moody food Of us that trade in love. (Antony and Cleopatra, 2.5.1-2) Why, look you now, how unworthy a thing you make of me! You would play upon me; you would seem to know my stops; you would pluck out the heart of my mystery; you would sound me from my lowest note to the top of my compass: and there is much music, excellent voice, in this little organ; yet cannot you make it speak. 'Sblood, do you think I am easier to be played on than a pipe? Call me what instrument you will, though you can fret me, yet you cannot play upon me. Orpheus with his lute made trees, And the mountain tops that freeze, Bow themselves, when he did sing: To his music plants and flowers Ever sprung; as sun and showers There had made a lasting spring. Every thing that heard him play, Even the billows of the sea, Hung their heads, and then lay by. In sweet music is such art, Killing care and grief of heart Fall asleep, or hearing, die. (Henry VIII, 3.1.4-15) If music be the food of love, play on; Give me excess of it, that, surfeiting, The appetite may sicken, and so die. That strain again! it had a dying fall: O! it came oer my ear like the sweet sound That breathes upon a bank of violets, Stealing and giving odour. Music oft hath such a charm To make bad good, and good provoke to harm. (Measure for Measure, 4.1.14) Let music sound while he doth make his choice; Then, if he lose, he makes a swan-like end, Fading in music. (The Merchant of Venice, 3.2.46), Portia How sweet the moonlight sleeps upon this bank! Here will we sit, and let the sounds of music Creep in our ears: soft stillness and the night Become the touches of sweet harmony. (The Merchant of Venice, 5.1.63-66) The man that hath no music in himself, Nor is not moved with concord of sweet sounds, Is fit for treasons, stratagems and spoils; The motions of his spirit are dull as night And his affections dark as Erebus: Let no such man be trusted. Mark the music. (The Merchant of Venice, 5.1.91-7) Thou rememberst Since once I sat upon a promontory, And heard a mermaid on a dolphins back Uttering such dulcet and harmonious breath, That the rude sea grew civil at her song, And certain stars shot madly from their spheres To hear the sea-maids music. (A Midsummer Night's Dream, 2.1.153-9) I have a reasonable good ear in music. (A Midsummer Night's Dream, 4.1.28) DON PEDRO: Come, Balthasar, we'll hear that song again. BALTHASAR: O, good my lord, tax not so bad a voice To slander music any more than once. (Much Ado About Nothing, 2.3.37-9) Mark how one string, sweet husband to another, Strikes each in each by mutual ordering; Resembling sire and child and happy mother, Who, all in one, one pleasing note do sing. Sonnet 8 What did thy song bode, lady? Hark, canst thou hear me? I will play the swan, And die in music: Ha, ha! keep time: how sour sweet music is, When time is broke and no proportion kept! So is it in the music of men's lives. And here have I the daintiness of ear To cheque time broke in a disorder'd string; But for the concord of my state and time Had not an ear to hear my true time broke. (Richard II, 5.5.42-9) It is the lark that sings so out of tune, Straining harsh discords and unpleasing sharps. (Romeo and Juliet, 3.5.28-29), Juliet It is 'music with her silver sound,' because musicians have no gold for sounding: 'Then music with her silver sound With speedy help doth lend redress.' (Romeo and Juliet, 4.5.137-40), Peter Preposterous ass, that never read so far To know the cause why music was ordain'd! Was it not to refresh the mind of man After his studies or his usual pain? (The Taming of the Shrew, 3.1.10-13), Lucentio Where should this music be? i' the air or the earth? It sounds no more: and sure, it waits upon Some god o' the island


The angel Moroni appears in which religious book?

Moroni, the Angel of Revelation to Mormons By Whitney Hopler Updated October 29, 2015. Moroni means "in fire." There are no other spellings associated with the archangel Moroni's name. Moroni is known as the angel of revelation to members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (the Mormon Church), who recognize Moroni as an archangel. Mormons believe that Moroni revealed information that restored Christianity to its fullness, which they believe had been lost in time between Jesus Christ's biblical ministry and when Moroni appeared to prophet Joseph Smith in the 1820s. Moroni was a person who became an angel , according to Mormon doctrine. As a person, Moroni lived somewhere in the Americas during the 4th century A.D. as part of a group of people called the Nephites . He and his father (the prophet Mormon) used golden plates to record what they said were divine revelations to add to the Bible , and Moroni buried those plates before he died in battle . As an angel, Moroni appeared to Joseph Smith several times beginning in 1823, directing Smith to the location in western New York where the plates were buried and helping Smith translate them. continue reading below our video Learn About the Book of Mormon Smith, who founded the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, published his translations as the Book of Mormon . Symbols In art, Moroni is often depicted blowing a trumpet, a musical instrument that symbolizes his role announcing revelations about the church. Many Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints temples feature statues of Moroni blowing a trumpet. The statues are gold because the plates that Moroni showed Joseph Smith and helped him translate were gold. Energy Color Yellow Role in Religious Texts Mormons believe that the Bible refers to Moroni in Revelation 14:6: "Then I saw another angel flying in midair, and he had the eternal gospel to proclaim to those who live on the earth -- to every nation, tribe, language and people." In the Book of Mormon, Moroni gives his testimony of faith, and concludes it in chapter 10 verses 33 and 34 by writing: "...if ye by the grace of God are perfect in Christ, and deny not his power, then are ye sanctified in Christ by the grace of God, through the shedding of the blood of Christ, which is in the covenant of the Father unto the remission of your sins, that ye become holy, without spot. And now I bid unto all, farewell. I soon go to rest in the paradise of God, until my spirit and body shall again reunite, and I am brought forth triumphant through the air , to meet you before the pleasing bar of the great Jehovah, the Eternal Judge of both quick and dead. Amen." Other Religious Roles Besides revealing the location of the golden plates to Joseph Smith and helping Smith translate them, Moroni also appeared to some other people to encourage them to expand the new Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. For example, early Mormons Oliver Cowdery, David Whitmer, and Martin Harris reported that they saw Moroni during visions .


Blackpool is found on the English coast as well as in Lancashire, in which county is it?

Lancashire | county, England, United Kingdom | Britannica.com county, England, United Kingdom Stonyhurst College Lancashire, administrative, geographic, and historic county in northwestern England . It is bounded to the north by Cumberland and Westmorland (in the present administrative county of Cumbria ), to the east by Yorkshire , to the south by Cheshire , and to the west by the Irish Sea . Preston is the county seat. Pendle Hill, near the towns of Clitheroe and Whalley, Lancashire, Eng. Shabibijunior The administrative, geographic, and historic counties occupy somewhat different areas. The administrative county comprises 12 districts: West Lancashire ; the boroughs of Burnley , Chorley , Fylde , Hyndburn , Pendle , Preston, Ribble Valley , Rossendale , South Ribble , and Wyre ; and the city of Lancaster . The geographic county comprises the entire administrative county and the unitary authorities of Blackburn with Darwen and Blackpool . The administrative and geographic counties include a large area in the eastern boroughs of Pendle and Ribble Valley that belongs to the historic county of Yorkshire —including the towns of Barnoldswick and Earby, the upper Ribble valley, and the Forest of Bowland region. Apart from that area, the historic county of Lancashire encompasses the entire geographic county and the following areas: the Furness region, comprising the borough of Barrow-in-Furness and part of the district of South Lakeland in the administrative county of Cumbria; a small area west of Todmorden in the metropolitan borough of Calderdale ; the parts of the unitary authorities of Halton and Warrington that lie north of the River Mersey ; the city of Liverpool and all other metropolitan boroughs in the metropolitan county of Merseyside except Wirral; and most of the metropolitan county of Greater Manchester , including the historic core of Manchester and all or part of every metropolitan borough. The geographic county comprises two principal physical regions. In the east the gritstones and shales of the Pennines form level, elevated plateaus. The highest summits are Wards Stone at 1,836 feet (560 metres), Pendle at 1,831 feet (558 metres), and Fair Snape at 1,701 feet (518 metres). Coal-bearing rocks in the south form lower plateaus and benches that surround the heather moorlands of Rossendale. In the north the rounded, elevated ridges of the Forest of Bowland, separated by river valleys, have great scenic beauty. The western lowlands, covered with glacial drift and formerly occupied by extensive peat bogs, have largely been reclaimed. The principal river is the Ribble , rising in the Pennines and flowing southwest to the Irish Sea at Preston. The flat coastline, indented by Morecambe Bay and the Ribble estuary, encouraged the growth of ports and resorts. Rainfall decreases westward from some 60 inches (1,500 mm) per year in the uplands to around 30 inches (760 mm) per year on the coastal plain. Similar Topics Devon Prehistoric sites suggest early settlement of the uplands in the historic county of Lancashire. Neolithic artifacts have been found on the moorlands around Rochdale , and bronze implements at Winmarleigh, Colne, and Pilling. Several stone circles stand in Furness. Ribchester, Lancaster, Kirkham, Wigan , and Manchester (Mamucium), occupied by the Romans, indicate the strategic importance of the lowlands. During the 7th and 8th centuries the Anglians, an Anglo-Saxon people, penetrated the area from the east and south, and it became a province of the Danish-ruled kingdom of Northumbria in the 9th century. Place-names suggest the importance of subsequent Norse settlement in the west. Lancashire was not a rich area in the Middle Ages. The Scottish border wars, the plague known as the Black Death , and the long, drawn-out Wars of the Roses were a drain on resources. Monasticism was strong, with large foundations at Whalley and Lancaster, and many Lancastrians remained faithful to Roman Catholicism even after the Reformation. The key to the region’s economic development was the textile industry. During the 16th


In which month is George Washington Day celebrated in the USA?

Presidents’ Day - Holidays - HISTORY.com Presidents’ Day A+E Networks Introduction Presidents’ Day is an American holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February. Originally established in 1885 in recognition of President George Washington, it is still officially called “Washington’s Birthday” by the federal government. Traditionally celebrated on February 22—Washington’s actual day of birth—the holiday became popularly known as Presidents’ Day after it was moved as part of 1971’s Uniform Monday Holiday Act, an attempt to create more three-day weekends for the nation’s workers. While several states still have individual holidays honoring the birthdays of Washington, Abraham Lincoln and other figures, Presidents’ Day is now popularly viewed as a day to celebrate all U.S. presidents past and present. Google Presidents’ Day: Origin as Washington’s Birthday The story of Presidents’ Day date begins in 1800. Following President George Washington’s death in 1799, his February 22 birthday became a perennial day of remembrance. At the time, Washington was venerated as the most important figure in American history, and events like the 1832 centennial of his birth and the start of construction of the Washington Monument in 1848 were cause for national celebration. Did You Know? President's Day never falls on the actual birthday of any American president. Four chief executives—George Washington, William Henry Harrison, Abraham Lincoln and Ronald Reagan_were born in February, but their birthdays all come either too early or late to coincide with Presidents’ Day, which is always celebrated on the third Monday of the month. While Washington’s Birthday was an unofficial observance for most of the 1800s, it was not until the late 1870s that it became a federal holiday. Senator Steven Wallace Dorsey of Arkansas was the first to propose the measure, and in 1879 President Rutherford B. Hayes signed it into law. The holiday initially only applied to the District of Columbia, but in 1885 it was expanded to the whole country. At the time, Washington’s Birthday joined four other nationally recognized federal bank holidays— Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Independence Day and Thanksgiving—and was the first to celebrate the life of an individual American. Martin Luther King Jr. Day, signed into law in 1983, would be the second. Presidents’ Day: The Uniform Monday Holiday Act The shift from Washington’s Birthday to Presidents’ Day began in the late 1960s when Congress proposed a measure known as the Uniform Monday Holiday Act. Championed by Senator Robert McClory of Illinois , this law sought to shift the celebration of several federal holidays from specific dates to a series of predetermined Mondays. The proposed change was seen by many as a novel way to create more three-day weekends for the nation’s workers, and it was believed that ensuring holidays always fell on the same weekday would reduce employee absenteeism. While some argued that shifting holidays from their original dates would cheapen their meaning, the bill also had widespread support from both the private sector and labor unions and was seen as a surefire way to bolster retail sales. The Uniform Monday Holiday Act also included a provision to combine the celebration of Washington’s Birthday with Abraham Lincoln’s, which fell on the proximate date of February 12. Lincoln’s Birthday had long been a state holiday in places like Illinois, and many supported joining the two days as a way of giving equal recognition to two of America’s most famous statesmen. McClory was among the measure’s major proponents, and he even floated the idea of renaming the holiday “President’s Day.” This proved to be a point of contention for lawmakers from George Washington’s home state of Virginia , and the proposal was eventually dropped. Nevertheless, the main piece of the Uniform Monday Holiday Act passed in 1968 and officially took effect in 1971 following an executive order from President Richard Nixon. Washington’s Birthday was then shifted from the fixed date of February 22 to the third Monday of F


According to Arthurian legend, which knight returned Excalibur to the Lady of the Lake?

Lady of the Lake (Camelot, Arthurian Legend) LADY of the LAKE Identity/Class: Celtic Goddess ( Camelot and modern eras) Occupation: Goddess, guardian of Excalibur Affiliations: Loosely connected to Celtic Gods ;     uncertain connection to Nimue/Vivienne (see comments)     Avengers West Coast, Black Knight (Dane Whitman), Captain Britain (Brian Braddock), Adam Crown , Excalibur, Green Knight, Iron Man (Tony Stark), Lancelot , Merlin , Arthur Pendragon Enemies: Bane, Hela, Iweret, Leah, Loki, Manchester Gods, Master Wilson, Red Lord , Sir Accalon;     possibly Sir Balin Known Relatives: Dyonas (father), Llew-Llaw-Gyffes (uncle), Gwydion (grandfather), Arianrhod (grandmother), Dagda , Leir , Amaethon (granduncles); Mabuz (possible son?) Aliases: Nimue, Nineve, the Maiden of the Lake; see comments Base of Operations: An undersea kingdom or castle possibly beneath Lake Benoye, Benoye, France; First Appearance: Uncertain, possibly Morte D' Arthur by Sir Thomas Malory (15th century);         (Marvel Universe): (Marvel UK) Hulk Comic#18 (July 4, 1979)   Powers/Abilities: Uncertain. She is apparently immune to the effects of aging and conventional disease. She apparently can survive underwater, although it may be that she uses the lake or other sources of water as a portal to another realm. She may be able to travel to Otherworld/Avalon, and possibly to other dimensions as well. She has long held the sword Excalibur, which she bestows unto only the most worthy swordsmen. In one appearance, she was a green woman, able to transform into (or composed of) a watery substance. She could transport herself to anywhere in which a large pool of water was present. She also may be able to travel through time, or at least view future events. She demonstrated a few other, unspecified magical powers. In another appearance, she had certain powers of vegetation, able to extend vines and branches from her body. The Lady of the Lake is typically described as being clad in shimmering, white robes of the purest samite. History: The Lady of The Lake was a mysterious female credited with giving King Arthur the legendary sword Excalibur and the mystic scabbard which protected the wearer from dying. She was also credited with abducting Lancelot to her underwater dwelling to be her ward, training him to be the greatest of all knights.     Other stories attribute Lancelot du Lac's ("of the Lake") prowess to the Lady of the Lake (with shades of the Achilles myth) baptizing him in a magic pool as a child . In some of the tales, she stole the child Lancelot and cured his madness. This was done so Lancelot could become guard to her weak son Mabuz who was tormented by Iweret. (Official Handbook of the Marvel Universe Deluxe Edition#9: Morgan le Fay) - Morgan le Fay stole the enchanted sword Excalibur and its magic scabbard (the wearer of the scabbard would lose no blood, no matter how seriously he were wounded). Morgan had the sword and scabbard replaced with non-magical replicas and then presented her lover, Sir Accolon, with the real Excalibur and scabbard. She then duped Accolon into attacking a knight, with him not knowing that knight was Arthur. Despite his skill and courage, Arthur might have perished at Accolon's hands had not Nimue used her magic to force Accolon to drop Excalibur. Arthur then seized Excalibur and defeated Accolon, revealing Morgan's plot in the process. (New Excalibur#10) - After Camelot fell under the onslaught of "dragons" (actually Makluans), Percy followed the call of the Lady of the Lake, who pulled him into her waters and sent him forward in time to possess the body of Dane Whitman (the Black Knight of the modern era). With the Ebony Blade, the Percy-possessed Whitman slashed into Percy's own corpse and retrieved a scroll (presumably placed there by the Lady). He fought the arriving Excalibur (Captain Britain, Dazzler (Alison Blaire), Juggernaut, Nocturne (TJ Wagner), Sage, Pete Wisdom) and was knocked out by the Juggernaut. Sage read the scroll, learning that only Excalibur could save Camelot. (New Excalibur#11)


In 'The Simpsons', who has two children named Tod and Rod?

Rod Flanders | Simpsons Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Hmmm..... flowers smell is good -Rod's catchphrase “What's gay mean?” ―Rod Flanders Rodney "Rod" Flanders is the elder son of Ned Flanders and Maude Flanders and a stepson to Edna Krabappel . He has bumpy hair, light blue shirt, dark blue pants, and gray shoes. Rod often prays, first thing in the morning and last thing before going to bed. He prays for God to watch over him and his little brother, Todd. He prays for the success of his father's business. He also prays for the success of all Christians, but due to his upbringing does not respect people of other (or no) faiths. Aside from praying, Rod enjoys playing with Todd and eating lots of "Nachos, Flanders-Style" (cucumbers with cottage cheese) [1] . His one regret is that he can't pray at school. Rod's favorite songs are "Bringing In The Sheaves" (followed closely by "Noah And The Arky-Arky") and "I've Got The Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy Down In My Heart." Rod has type 1 diabetes [2] and has described being quiet during trips as one of his favorite hobbies (including clapping during songs). Contents [ show ] Biography Rod, like his parents, is very religious; much more religious than his younger brother Todd, who is often the Flanders member to curse. He enjoys attending church, reading Bible stories, watching religious cartoons, and playing religious-themed board games. These games include Good Samaritan - though they do not use dice because Ned says that dice are wicked. Instead they just move one space at a time - he believes "It's less fun that way" [3] , and Billy Graham's Bible Blaster , a video game in which players try to "convert the heathens" by firing bibles at them. It cheered him and Todd up when their mother died. [4] . Ned prohibits them consuming foods containing sugar, as he fears it will make them behave badly, in which it does [5] or send them into diabetic shock. He is also extremely entomophobic (particularly with moths and ladybugs), a behavior probably learned from their father, who considers an insect flying near someone a "bug attack". They enjoy stories about robots named Rod and Todd, though these also frighten them [6] . He was also scared by Todd's 'Rod' mask. He may be transgender, because he claims he's jealous of girls because they get to wear dresses [7] . Rod obtained new climbing skills and rescued Bart from a gorilla atop a church [8] . Rod thought of Marge as the most fun they've ever had ever since Maude died [9] . Website Biography Rod prays. He prays first thing in the morning and last thing before bed. He prays for God to watch over him and his little brother, Todd. He prays for the success of his father's business. He also prays for all the naughty little boys and girls, like Bart Simpson , who are too bad to pray for themselves. Aside from praying, Rod enjoys playing wholesomely with his brother and eating lots of nachos Flanders-style ("That's cucumbers with cottage cheese!"). His one regret is that he cannot pray at school. Behind the Laughter Age discrepancy There is also some controversy as to which of the two is the elder. In " Dead Putting Society " the commentator at the golf tournament states that Todd is 10. In Homer Badman , one of the corrections that the TV-magazine show Rock Bottom makes is to their claim that "the older Flanders boy is Todd, not Rod" (although this could have been included purely to stir up fans). Later, in Bart Sells His Soul , the Flanders family eats out for Rod's "big ten-oh", suggesting the two are of similar age (however, the present time in at least one other Simpsons episode has been set two years before that of others, as shown by All's Fair in Oven War ). However, in " My Sister, My Sitter " Lisa, when babysitting Rod and Todd, tells a story about a robot named Todd who "had a brother named Rod, who was two space years older". Todd responds by saying, "I don't like this story!" As Rod is shown to be quite a bit bigger and taller than Todd, the claim that Todd is the older brother is disputed. Rod and Todd were both born before Lisa (who is


Who was the first Prime Minister to live in 10 Downing Street?

Visit Downing Street, London -- Home of the British Prime Minister Downing StreetCraig Easy to get to?★★★ Good for kids?★★★ Value for money?n/a Worth a visit?★★★303 History of Downing Street Downing Street was originally built by a well-known rogue from the civil war era. George Downing was a confident of Oliver Cromwell and rose to become his intelligence chief. When Cromwell died in 1658, Downing realised that his cushy lifestyle was coming to a end, and went cap in hand to Charles II for another job. Charles II was naturally reluctant to employ an enemy of his father – but needed his insider’s knowledge of Parliament. So Downing quickly rose up the ranks and gained a lot wealth. Downing decided that the quickest way to build up his bank balance even further was to develop the land around Whitehall Palace and sell it on. So he built a simple street of terraced houses stretching all the way back to St. James’s Park . Prime Ministers who have lived at No.10 The first Prime Minister to live at Number 10 was Sir Robert Walpole in 1735. His official title was ‘First Lord of the Treasury’, but he is generally regarded as the country’s first PM. The King offered him the entire house as a gift, but Walpole insisted that it would only be used for official government business. In order to make it larger he had it knocked through to the house at the back, which overlooked Horse Guards Parade . All of the most important rooms, like the Cabinet Room and White Drawing Room, are now housed inside this section. The following two prime ministers decided to remain in their old homes, and it wasn’t until 1763 that the next one moved in. Lord North was the next Prime Minister to make some improvements, and added the famous lamp and lions-head knocker on the No.10 door. He also built the checkerboard floor in the hallway that you can sometimes glimpse on the news. The next PM to take up residence was the country’s youngest-ever leader: William Pitt. The 24-year-old was also the longest-ever resident of Downing Street, living there between 1783-1801 and 1804-06. No.11 Downing Street, Chancellor of the Exchequer No.11 Downing Street became the official residence of the Chancellor of the Exchequer in 1828, when the surrounding area began to fill up with gin-joints and seedy brothels. Crime was so rife, in fact, that two prime ministers were shot at by an assassins. Robert Peel was lucky and escaped with his life (but his secretary wasn’t so lucky), whilst Spencer Perceval became the first and only British Prime Minister to be murdered whilst still in office. For the next half-century few Prime Ministers felt obliged to live at Downing Street, and it wasn’t until Benjamin Disraeli took up office in 1877 that the next one moved in. He persuaded the State to pay for some major renovations, and turned it into a house fit for a king. Gladstone then carried on his good work, installing some electric lighting and telephones. The next PM chose to live somewhere else, but when Balfour moved in it finally became synonymous with the job. Every Prime Minister since Balfour has lived inside Downing Street. Security at Downing Street Long gone are the days when the public could freely walk up and down Downing Street. It seems hard to believe now, but people could once crowd down the road and query their leaders as they came out of the door. There are some famous photos of the Suffragettes, for example, chaining themselves to the Downing Street railings. That all changed in 1989, when the IRA started bombing London. Margaret Thatcher decided to beef up the security and installed the big black iron gate at the end of the street. The closest view you can get these days is over the shoulder of a burly copper. Craig’s review of Downing Street This review originally appeared in his London blog I’ve probably peered through the Downing Street gates a million billion times in my life, but I’ve never once seen the PM coming out. Not once. I’m starting to think that she doesn’t actually live there. But even if she did pop her head out of the door the chances of you a


In which country did Kaiser Wilhelm II live from 1918 until his death in 1941?

Kaiser Wilhelm II - World War I - HISTORY.com Kaiser Wilhelm II A+E Networks Introduction Wilhelm II (1859-1941), the German kaiser (emperor) and king of Prussia from 1888 to 1918, was one of the most recognizable public figures of World War I (1914-18). He gained a reputation as a swaggering militarist through his speeches and ill-advised newspaper interviews. While Wilhelm did not actively seek war, and tried to hold back his generals from mobilizing the German army in the summer of 1914, his verbal outbursts and his open enjoyment of the title of Supreme War Lord helped bolster the case of those who blamed him for the conflict. His role in the conduct of the war as well as his responsibility for its outbreak is still controversial. Some historians maintain that Wilhelm was controlled by his generals, while others argue that he retained considerable political power. In late 1918, he was forced to abdicate. He spent the rest of his life in exile in the Netherlands, where he died at age 82. Google Kaiser Wilhelm II’s Early Years Kaiser Wilhelm II was born in Potsdam, Germany, on January 27, 1859, the son of Prince Frederick Wilhelm of Prussia (1831-88) and Princess Victoria (1840-1901), the oldest daughter of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1901). The future monarch was the queen’s firstborn grandchild and was genuinely fond of her; in fact, he was holding her in his arms when she died. His ties to Britain through its royal family would play an important part in his later political maneuvering. Did You Know? Kaiser Wilhelm II was reportedly amused when he heard his cousin King George V (1865-1936) had changed the name of the British royal family from Saxe-Coburg-Gotha to Windsor in 1917 as a result of anti-German sentiment in Britain during World War I. Wilhelm’s childhood was shaped by two events, one medical and one political. His birth had been traumatic; in the course of a complicated delivery, the doctor permanently damaged Wilhelm’s left arm. In addition to its smaller size, the arm was useless for such ordinary tasks as cutting certain foods with a knife at mealtime. The political event that shaped Wilhelm was the formation of the German Empire under the leadership of Prussia in 1871. Wilhelm was now second in line after his father to become an emperor as well as king of Prussia. Twelve years old at the time, Wilhelm was filled with nationalistic enthusiasm. His later determination to win a “place in the sun” for Germany had its roots in his childhood. An intelligent young man who possessed a lifelong interest in science and technology, Wilhelm was educated at the University of Bonn. His quick mind, however, was combined with an even quicker temper and an impulsive, high-strung personality. He had dysfunctional relationships with both parents, particularly his English mother. Historians still debate the effects of the kaiser’s complicated psychological makeup on his political decisions. In 1881, Wilhelm married Princess Augusta Victoria (1858-1921) of Schleswig-Holstein. The couple would go on to have seven children. Emperor and King: 1888 Wilhelm’s father became Kaiser Frederick III of Germany in March 1888. Already ill with terminal throat cancer, he died after a reign of only several months. Wilhelm succeeded his father on June 15, 1888, at the age of 29. Within two years of his coronation, Wilhelm broke with Otto von Bismarck (1815-98), the “Iron Chancellor” who had dominated German politics since the 1860s. The kaiser embarked on his so-called New Course, a period of personal rule in which he appointed chancellors who were upper-level civil servants rather than statesmen. Bismarck bitterly predicted that Wilhelm would lead Germany to ruin. Wilhelm damaged his political position in a number of ways. He meddled in German foreign policy on the basis of his emotions, resulting in incoherence and inconsistency in German relations with other nations. He also made a number of public blunders, the worst of which was The Daily Telegraph affair of 1908. Wilhelm gave an interview to the London-based newspaper in which h


In which films do the characters Peter Venkman, Ray Stantz, Egon Spengler and Winston Zeddemore appear?

Winston Zeddemore/Animated | Ghostbusters Wiki | Fandom powered by Wikia Ernie Hudson auditioned for the role. [12] A chair in Wat 's house trap reminded Winston of one his grandmother had. [13] During a surprise birthday party, it is revealed Winston's favorite flavor of cake is Blueberry Fudge. [14] Winston is shown to be an expert shot with a Particle Thrower, he used a one with a scope attached in the pursuit of the Winged Bullfrog ghost before the team took a jet to Hollywood and consult on the making of a movie about them. Winston was always advised by his father to learn by doing. [15] Winston always wanted to swing around like Tarzan and got the chance to against Captain Jack Higgins . [16] Before becoming a Ghostbuster, Winston didn't believe in the paranormal. [17] Winston loyally supports the rather unsuccessful Jaguars baseball team. [18] [19] The license plate of Winston's car is "BIG-042" [20] Winston always wanted to play Major League Baseball. [21] Winston grew up watching Walt Fleischman cartoons. [22] " Boo-Dunit " revealed Winston's interest in the mystery genre. It comes into play again in " Elementary My Dear Winston " [23] Winston admitted he could never pull off a bluff. [24] Winston sometimes regrets answering the ad the Ghostbusters placed during the events of the first film . [25] Winston is afraid of needles. [26] Winston used to be a construction worker. [27] Winston played basketball during his childhood. [28] Charles Foster Hearse's red sled reminded Winston of one he had when he was a child. [29] Winston is revealed to be the reincarnation of Shimabuku , the leader of the Ibandi tribe of Tangalla. [30] Winston revealed that as a child, he listened to his grandmother's stories from Africa and Puerto Rico about voodoo but never believed in it. [31] Ray and Winston both like game shows. [32] Winston mentions some of his cousins live in Bismarck. [33] Winston's hobbies are music and Biblical studies. [34] Winston confesses to taking $20 out of petty cash for his girlfriend. [35] Winston found chocolate mousse unappetizing when it was served by the Macabre Family in " Loathe Thy Neighbor ." Winston, like the other Ghostbusters, is recognized by ghosts (much like Boogieman knew Egon's ) already know them by name, such as in " The Old College Spirit " and " Copycat ." Until he gave it to The Collector , Winston wore one half of The Key on a simple necklace. It was a centuries old family heirloom. [36] Winston was once tricked into filming a Fizz Up commercial. [37] During the Al Capone TV special, Winston wanted to say "Hi" to his mother in New Jersey. [38] Winston once played a horn rather badly and noted it's been awhile. [39] In the first draft of the " Slimer Streak " script, it was revealed Ed Zeddemore and Winston put together a train set during Winston's childhood. Winston's first and best train set was sent to the Firehouse in the episode. [40] When Winston was a child, his aunt once took him to the original Penn Station. [41] Winston used to be very skilled at playing pinball games. [42] When he was 12 years old, Winston wanted a horse but his mom told him he couldn't because they lived in an apartment. [43] Winston always wanted to go up into space since he was a child. [44] Winston gets sea sick over rough waters. [45] Winston once served in the military but doesn't recall boot camp too fondly. [46] Winston has some fluency in Spanish, he translates the warning on the map of the Temple of Quetzalcoatl . [47] Edit ↑ Winston Zeddemore (2009). The Real Ghostbusters - " The Brooklyn Triangle " (1988) (DVD ts. 11:57-11:58). Time Life Entertainment. Winston says: "I learned this from you when I was a kid." ↑ Winston Zeddemore (2009). The Real Ghostbusters - " The Brooklyn Triangle " (1988) (DVD ts. 11:59-12:02). Time Life Entertainment. Winston says: "Remember that old truck you always used to get locked out of so you rigged your door opener?" ↑ Winston Zeddemore (2009). The Real Ghostbusters - " The Ghostbusters in Paris " (1986) (DVD ts. 10:00-10:02). Time Life Entertainment. Winston says:


In the 2009 Tour de France which British Olympic medallist finished 4th overall?

Tour de France 2009: Bradley Wiggins secures fourth place with magnificent ride - Telegraph Cycling Tour de France 2009: Bradley Wiggins secures fourth place with magnificent ride The fierce Provencial sun and the mistral wind set Mont Ventoux ablaze on  Saturday, but that was quickly dealt with by the fire fighters. It was the  riders, and their heroics, that fired the imagination most and left the  warmest glow. By Brendan Gallagher at Mont Ventoux 7:06PM BST 25 Jul 2009 The best part of a million people crowded onto the mountain to watch Alberto Contador be annointed as the 2009 champion, to wonder at Lance Armstrong’s enduring competitive will and, if you are British, to shout yourself hoarse as a grimacing Bradley Wiggins clawed his way up to secure a magnificent fourth place overall and equal Robert Millar’s previous British best of 1984. It was compelling drama but Ventoux lends itself perfectly to that. It exposes everybody’s fault lines, especially in the strong gusting winds that hit the riders front on as they emerged from the treeline, climbing away from Chalet Reynard. Spain’s Juan Manuel Garate won the stage - with fellow escapee and potential future Tour de France winner Tony Martin in second place - but it is their misfortune that few will remember that. The real action was taking place behind them with the dust up for podium postions behind the majestic Contador and Andy Schleck. Wiggins, who started fourth overall, was magnificent in defending his position and has been the revelation of the Tour. Fighting off a known mountain specialist like Frank Schleck, who started just 23 second behind him, and dealing with the multi-talented Andreas Kloden was a superb achievement for a man hardly built to conquer mountains. Wiggins is a huge talent, possibly the best all-round cyclist Britain had ever produced. As a triple Olympic gold medallist on the track he has always possessed one of the best engines in the peloton, but until this year - needing a new challenge after Beijing - he has never committed totally to the road. Related Articles Contador broke team orders 23 Jul 2009 He has shed a stone in weight and now bases himself in Girona, but also he has belatedly started believing he can be a star turn and not just a Prologue rider and a wisecracking patron of the grupetto on mountain days. Wiggins was suffering like never before at the top and was clinging on desperately to his fourth place as he passed the Tom Simpson memorial. He was head down in the zone but other British riders down the field made their own gestures. David Millar threw a cap with RIP TOM written on it - a French spectator tried to grab it but was persuaded by British fans to let it be - while Mark Cavendish took his helmet off as he rode slowly past and Charles Wegelius gently lobbed his waterbottle in the general direction. As for Contador, his climbing is a joy to watch, up on his pedals tapping out a sinuous beat to his own secret rhythm. He even rolls his shoulders in time like a nightclub dancer and there was not a single moment on this Tour when he looked distressed in the high mountains. Such consumate ease has aroused suspicion over the years - and cycling more than any sport must stay vigilant - but you do not need to be a sports scientist to see that Contador is simply a better and more efficient climber than anybody else and has made himself into a top time-triallist. Contador’s only serious problem this year has been the battle of wills with Armstrong, colleague but clearly bitter rivals. “The situation was tricky,” admitted Contador last night. “It was tough because we both wanted to win the GC and it just does not work like that. He will be a tough rival in 2010, he has shown that.” The Spaniard, who also won in 2007, was placed in an intolerable position by Astana’s recruitment of Armstrong and it was always going to cause friction, which it duly did. Contador could have done without the hassle but Armstrong thrived on it and you have to doff your hat towards somebody approaching their 38th birthday who was retired fo


Ira Levin (Author of Rosemary's Baby) Levin graduated from the Horace Mann School and New York University, where he majored in philosophy and English. After college, he wrote training films and scripts for television. Levin's first produced play was No Time for Sergeants (adapted from Mac Hyman's novel), a comedy about a hillbilly drafted into the United States Air Force that launched the career of Andy Griffith. The play was turned into a movie in 1958, and co-starred Don Knotts, Griffith's long-time co-star and friend. No Time for Sergeants is generally considered the precursor to Gomer Pyle, USMC. Levin's first novel, A Kiss Before Dying, was well received, earning him the 1954 Edgar Award for Best First Novel. A Kiss Before Dying was turned into a movie twice, first in 1956, Levin graduated from the Horace Mann School and New York University, where he majored in philosophy and English. After college, he wrote training films and scripts for television. Levin's first produced play was No Time for Sergeants (adapted from Mac Hyman's novel), a comedy about a hillbilly drafted into the United States Air Force that launched the career of Andy Griffith. The play was turned into a movie in 1958, and co-starred Don Knotts, Griffith's long-time co-star and friend. No Time for Sergeants is generally considered the precursor to Gomer Pyle, USMC. Levin's first novel, A Kiss Before Dying, was well received, earning him the 1954 Edgar Award for Best First Novel. A Kiss Before Dying was turned into a movie twice, first in 1956, and again in 1991. Levin's best known play is Deathtrap, which holds the record as the longest-running comedy-thriller on Broadway and brought Levin his second Edgar Award. In 1982, it was made into a film starring Christopher Reeve and Michael Caine. Levin's best known novel is Rosemary's Baby, a horror story of modern day satanism and the occult, set in Manhattan's Upper West Side. It was made into a film starring Mia Farrow and John Cassavetes. Ruth Gordon won an Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her performance. Roman Polanski, who wrote and directed the film, was nominated for Best Writing, Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium. Other Levin novels were turned into movies, including The Boys from Brazil in 1978; The Stepford Wives in 1975 and again in 2004; and Sliver in 1993. Stephen King has described Ira Levin as "the Swiss watchmaker of suspense novels, he makes what the rest of us do look like cheap watchmakers in drugstores." Chuck Palahniuk, in , calls Levin's writing "a smart, updated version of the kind of folksy legends that cultures have always used." Ira Levin died from a heart attack at his home in Manhattan, on 12 November 2007. ...more


The life of 15th century French serial killer Gilles de Rais is believed to be the basis of which story by Charles Perrault?

Gilles de Rais - 必应 Sign in Gilles de Rais Gilles de Montmorency-Laval (prob. c. September 1405 – 26 October 1440), Baron de Rais, was a knight and lord from Brittany, Anjou and Poitou, a leader in the French army, and a companion-in-arms of Joan of Arc . He is best known for his reputation and later conviction as a confessed serial killer of children. A member of the House of Montmorency-Laval, Gilles de Rais grew up under the tutelage of his maternal grandfather and increased his fortune by marriage. He earned the favour of the Duke of Brittany and was admitted to the French court. From 1427 to 1435, Gilles served as a commander in the Royal Army, and fought alongside Joan of Arc against the English and their Bu ... (展开) urgundian allies during the Hundred Years' War, for which he was appointed Marshal of France. In 1434/1435, he retired from military life, depleted his wealth by staging an extravagant theatrical spectacle of his own composition, and was accused of dabbling in the occult. After 1432 Gilles was accused of engaging in a series of child murders, with victims possibly numbering in the hundreds. The killings came to an end in 1440, when a violent dispute with a clergyman led to an ecclesiastical investigation which brought the crimes to light, and attributed them to Gilles. At his trial the parents of missing children in the surrounding area and Gilles' own confederates in crime testified against him. Gilles was condemned to death and hanged at Nantes on 26 October 1440. Gilles de Rais is believed to be the inspiration for the 1697 fairy tale "Bluebeard" ("Barbe bleue") by Charles Perrault. His life is the subject of several modern novels, and referenced in a number of rock bands' albums and songs. 在马什库勒的ch&马什库勒26;teau，他出生于9月或1404年10月，就在布列塔尼公国的边框内，根据一些消息来源，或在ch&.26;t 答 He was born in September or October 1404 at the château of Machecoul, just within the border of the Duchy of Brittany, according to some sources, or at the chât Who is Gilles De Rais? 答 Gilles de Rais (1404 – 1440) was a knight, the companion-in-arms of Joan of Arc, but is best 答 Born into the ruling family of Brittany, Gilles de Rais was the companion of Joan of Arc, Gilles de Rais Early life Gilles de Rais was probably born in late 1405 to Guy II de Montmorency-Laval and Marie de Craon in the family castle at Champtocé-sur-Loire. He was an intelligent child, speaking fluent Latin, illuminating manuscripts, and dividing his education between military discipline and moral and intellectual development. Following the deaths of his father and mother in 1415, Gilles and his younger brother René de La Suze were placed under the tutelage of Jean de Craon, their maternal grandfather. Jean de Craon was a schemer who attempted to arrange a marriage for twelve-year-old Gilles with four-year-old Jeanne Paynel, one of the richest heiresses in Normandy, and, when the plan failed, attempted unsuccessfully to unite the boy with Béatrice de Rohan, the niece to the Duke of Brittany. On 30 November 1420, however, Craon substantially increased his grandson's fortune by marrying him to Catherine de Thouars of Brittany, heiress of La Vendée and Poitou. Their only child Marie was born in 1429. Gilles de Rais Military career In the decades following the Breton War of Succession (1341–64), the defeated faction led by Olivier de Blois, Count of Penthièvre, continued to plot against the Dukes of the House of Montfort. The Blois faction, who still refused to relinquish their claim to rule over the Duchy of Brittany, had taken Duke John VI prisoner in violation of the Treaty of Guérande (1365). The sixteen-year-old Gilles took the side of the House of Montfort. Rais was able to secure the Duke's release, and was rewarded with generous land grants which were converted to monetary gifts. In 1425, Rais was introduced to the court of Charles VII at Saumur and learned courtly manners by studying the Dauphin. At the battle for the Château du Lude he took prisoner the English captain Blackburn. From 1427 to 1435, Rais served as a commander in the Royal Army,


What is the name of the country as it appears on Swedish stamps?

Swedish Hallmarks on Silver and other Precious Metals by B. Lennart    Persson & Svein G. Josefsen _____________________________ Swedish silver is usually marked with quite a few hallmarks that documents the origin of the object and dates it. This article will give the basic principles for reading these hallmarks. The hallmarks on this photo are found on a bracelet designed by Theresia Hvorslev. It was made for the company Alton, located in Falkï¿½ping in 1971. All this information is readable from the hallmarks. The first hallmark is the makers mark of the goldsmith or the company that either made the object or imported it to Sweden. This is typically either two our three letters, initials of the makers name or an abbreviation of the name of the maker or company. It can also be all of the company name, as in this example; Alton. The makers marks are rectangular in shape and are registered for use at the control authorities. The second hallmark is the City Stamp that gives the place where the object was produced, or where the importer is located. The City Stamp for Stockholm is the crowned head of the patron saint St. Erik. Appart from this stamp all the Swedish city stamp consist of the first, or the two first, letters of the name of the city. Since there are many cities that starts with the same letter, there is a system where the letters have different style and are placed in different geometric forms. Naturally there are quite a few city stamps, and many of them looks allmost the same. Further down in this articel you will find a selection of marks from cities were with an important production of modern silver jewelry. The third hallmark is a controll stamp that guarantees the quality of the metal used in the production. This hallmark has three crowns and is either shaped like a cat's foot, for objects produced in Sweden since 1754, or the crowns are placed in an oval, for objects imported to Sweden before 1988. After 1988 the cat's foot is used on both Swedish made and imported objects. On silver objects the three crowns are followed by a S in a hexagonally shaped frame, as in the our exampel. On objects made from platinum this frame containes a P. There is no letter for gold. The controll stamp shows that the quality of the metal has been analyzed by the proper authorities. The hallmark with a combination of a letter and a number is the date letter, that gives us the year of production. This system for marking precious metalls started back in 1759 and is still in use, although the silversmiths are no longer obliged to use date letters. Since the letter mark gives the year of production of the very piece of silver that is marked, it gives the collector the opportunity to differ between early and newer productions of designs that have been produced for longer periodes. The date letters on Swedish metals seem identical to the Finnish date letters. The system is the same, however the starting year differs and because of that one needs to know the country of origin to be able to tell the year of production. The last hallmark on this example is a designers mark, in this case the script signature of the artist who designed the object. Designer marks are unfortunatetly not that common on Swedish silver, and especially not on jewelry. There are also other hallmarks that appear on Swedish metal objects. The most common is a content mark that gives the quality of the metal. This hallmark is a garantee by the maker. It can either appear together with the garantee mark of the authorities, or it can replace that mark. _____________________________


Achilles vs Hector Greek mythology Achilles vs Hector Greek mythology A myth submitted to the site by Connor Troy , Greece Achilles vs. Hector By: COnnor Martin Lots of Greek gods have wars, but there was no fight like this one. The two power houses of Greece and Troy were Achilles and Hector. They are similar in both being great warriors of their countries. They were also both killed by the same person. They were very different because they fought on opposite sides of the Trojan War. Achilles fought to kill the Trojans, while Hector fought for peace between the two countries. They were different in that Hector was a prince and Achilles was not. One of their similarities is they both were warriors in the Trojan War. They both led their troops into battle and were great fighters. During the Trojan War, Achilles and Hector had a duel. The duel lasted for hours and hours because both were equally matched. It lasted so long that they finally called it a draw and exchanged gifts to show their appreciation and respect for each other. A second similarity of Achilles and Hector is that they were both killed by the same person. Ajex, another Greek warrior, killed them both at different times. Hector made a deal with Ajax to kill Achilles for him. Ajax shot Achilles in the heel and killed him. When Hector did not honor his part of the deal, Ajax killed Hector. A difference between Achilles and Hector is that Hector was born into a royal family, but Achilles was not. Achilles fought for Greece and Hector was a prince for Troy. Hector was raised to eventually be the King of Troy. Achilles was raised to be a great warrior. Although Achilles was asked to be a king of Greece, he denied the offer. As found in the book [OH My Gods Greek Heroes], “Achilles denied the offer of being a ruler or prince as if it was too much fame for a warrior”. Another difference between Achilles and Hector is that Achilles fought for death while Hector fought for peace. Achilles fought for Greece to own Troy and add it to the Greek empire. Hector fought to keep Greece out and to have peace between the two. From the book [OH My Gods Greek Heroes], “Achilles was a warrior to end the war by death and killing the Trojans, even though Hector was a prince he became a warrior to stop and end the war with peace between each other as powerful allies.” In conclusion, Achilles and Hector have many similarities and differences. They are similar in both being great warriors of their countries. They were also both killed by the same person. They were very different because they fought on opposite sides of the Trojan War. Achilles fought to kill the Trojans, while Hector fought for peace between the two countries. They were different in that Hector was a prince and Achilles was not. Bibliography


Sam Spade (Character) Sam Spade (Character) There may be more photos available for this character. To select more photos to be displayed in this character's gallery, click the Edit Photos link. Overview Like most of Dashiell Hammett's detective characters... See more  » Alternate Names: Detective Sam Spade / Sam Spade Jr. / Sam Spade and the Private Eyes / Samuel Spade / Ted Shane / Voice of Sam Spade on Radio Show Filmography Brigid O'Shaughnessy : I do know he always went heavily armed, and that he never went to sleep without covering the floor around his bed with crumpled newspapers, so that nobody could come silently into his room. Sam Spade : You picked a nice sort of a playmate. Brigid O'Shaughnessy : Only that sort could have helped me, if he'd been loyal.


What was the real name of the pirate, Blackbeard?

Pirates--Game, Pictures, History, Weapons National Geographic Kids BOOM! A pirate ship's cannon fires a warning blast. The explosion rocks a nearby merchant ship. Musket balls fly. Grenades explode. A wounded helmsman staggers. He lets go of the ship's wheel, and the ship swings around crazily. Flames flicker everywhere. Pistols fire. Pirates, screaming threats, board the merchant ship, swinging axes and cutlasses (short, curved swords). Hissing through his teeth, Blackbeardone of the most dreaded pirates who ever livedjumps to the deck. He stands tall and lean. Pieces of rope burn like fuses among coils of his black hair. Sashes stuffed with pistols and daggers crisscross his huge chest. Black ribbons flap from the braids in his beard. Terrified sailors flee. Blackbeard and his fierce crew have pirated another ship. IT WAS A REIGN OF FEAR that lasted two long years. Blackbeard and his crew of pirates terrorized sailors on the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean Sea from 1716 through 1718. They ambushed ships carrying passengers and cargo in the dim light of dawn and dusk when the pirates' ship was hard to see. The pirates often determined a ship's nationality first. Then they raised that country's flag on the pirate ship so they appeared to be friendly. Now able to draw close to the unsuspecting ship, the pirates hoisted Blackbeard's flag only at the last moment. Merchant crews often surrendered without a fight the moment they saw Blackbeard's flag. If the ship didn't surrender after warnings, the pirates moved in. Frequently their first target: the sailor at the ship's wheel. Then, as the pilotless ship drifted aimlessly, the pirates snared it with grappling hooks, pulled it closer, and leaped aboard. When the attack ended, the pirates took the passengers and crew hostage and ransacked cabins looking for coins, gold, silver, and jewelry. Blackbeard repeated this scene over and over again. BLACKBEARD WAS BRITISH, probably born before 1690. His real name was thought to be Edward Teach. As a young seaman, he had served on a British privateer that was based in Jamaica, an island in the Caribbean. Privateers were privately owned, armed ships hired by governments during time of war. The privateers' mission was to attack the ships of the enemy. Queen Anne of Britain allowed Teach's privateer to plunder French and Spanish ships during the War of the Spanish Succession and to keep stolen goods. By war's end, Teach had become an experienced sea robber. He then joined a group of fierce Caribbean pirates. Soon the cunning, fearless Teach became captain of his own shipone he had stolen! He added cannons and reinforced the ship's sides. His ship was swift, easy to handle, and able to carry a large crew of as many as 250 pirates. MOST MERCHANT SHIPS carried little, if any, actual treasure. They usually hauled cargo such as grain, molasses, and kegs of rum. They also carried supplies of rope, tools, and ammunition. After taking over a merchant ship, the pirates divided the booty, or stolen goods, among themselves according to strict rulesthe captain and certain officers received larger portions. Sometimes the pirates stole the ship as well as the cargo. As Teach's power and reputation as the most frightening of pirates grew, so did his beard and hair. Now calling himself Blackbeard, he braided his beard and tied the braids with black ribbons. He stuffed burning rope under his hat to make himself look more ferocious and menacing. He scared everyone. Some merchant ships carried passengersoften targets of pirates. According to one story told about Blackbeard, a passenger once refused to give up his diamond ring. So Blackbeard sliced off his finger, ring and all. Blackbeard once took over a large cargo ship carrying many wealthy passengersincluding childrenas it sailed out of Charleston, South Carolina. The hostages were locked in the dark hold of the ship. Blackbeard threatened to kill them all if the townspeople in Charleston didn't come up with the ransom: a medical chest filled with remedies. The deadline for delivery passed. The hos


In which city were the World Swimming Championships held in July 2009?

Rome 2009, XIII FINA World Championships - Myrtha Pools Projects & Applications > Pools for special events > Rome 2009, XIII FINA World Championships Rome 2009, XIII FINA World Championships Fifteen years later The World Swimming Championship return to Rome. The XIII FINA World Championships were held July 17th through August 2nd, 2009 in Rome, Italy. The event was held on the tennis courts of the Foro Italico by using temporary pools supplied by Myrtha Pools. With so many Italian victories, the event was a great success for all of Italy. Even with extreme hot temperatures, spectators enjoyed a world class venue with the best athletes in the world. As a sponsor and Official Partner of FINA, Myrtha Pools is excited to have so many world records in their pools. Throughout the event staff of Myrtha Pools welcomed aquatic professionals from all over the world for private tours of the different venues used for the water polo competitions (34x21x2) and also the synchronized swimming pools (34x21x3) as well as the pools of Aquaniene. Everyone was very impressed by the world renowned technology which Myrtha Pools is known for. Another feature that was a great success during the Championships was held in the Village Roma09 in the heart of Foro Italico. Myrtha supplied a 20×8 swimming pool where more than 2000 youngsters enjoyed themselves and challenged the results of their favorite athletes in “Challenge Your Heroes”.


Wellingborough and Oundle are public schools in which English county?

Northamptonshire County Public Records Resources and Information Northamptonshire, England Public Record Office Address: Wootton Hall Park Mereway Northampton NN4 8BQ England Phone Number: Email Address: archivist@northamptonshire.gov.uk. The Northamptonshire, England public record office is located at Wootton Hall Park Mereway Northampton NN4 8BQ England. You can contact the office by calling 01604 362 513 or by emailing archivist@northamptonshire.gov.uk. They are open Tuesday – Thursday from 9am – 5pm and they are closed on Christmas day, Boxing day and Easter weekend. You must book in advance and have a Readers ticket. They are a member of the CARN (County Archives Research Network) scheme. They also provide Wheelchair access. They provide reprographics and research services. The most recent population census, conducted in 2001, states that the current population is 189,474. The information found in the Northamptonshire public record office are adoption records less then 100 years old, Anglican parish registers, black history in Northamptonshire, boot and shoe records, cemetery records, electoral registers, friendly societies, hospital records, military records, emigration and newspapers, Non-conformist registers, police records, poor law unions (workhouse), prison and reform school records, school records, theatre and cinema records, tracing a living person, Turnpike road records and vehicle licensing. As of February 2013 they have obtained the following records: British shoe corporation, Northamptonshire Federation of Women’s Institutes, Tywell Church of England School, Blisworth Parish Council, Northamptonshire Adult School Association, the Northamptonshire Women’s County Bowling Association, Wellingborough Civic Society and Heritage Centre, the United Reform Church, Wollaston Heritage Society, Irchester Ironstone Co. Ltd, Robert Marriot Ltd, Builder, Rushden, G.T Hawkins Ltd and Manfield and Sons. In the month of January 2013 they obtained the following records: the Rotary Club of Northampton, Mrs B Rodgers of Badby, Great and Little Oakley WI, Workers’ Educational Association, Photographic collection of Eric Carr, Newbottle Church, relating to Thomas Wiggins and premising in Long Buckby, Deanshanger, Tichmarsh Church, Rothersthorpe Parish Council, St. Mary’s Church, Byfield Section of the Royal British Legion, Tiffield Parish Records, Sales Catalogues for various former rectories, Hellidon Parish Records, Geddington and Weekly Parish Registers, NADFAS Church record Ashby St Ledger, Higham Ferrers Borough Council, Oundle Festival of Music and Drama, Ashby St Ledger Parish records, Towcester Grammar School, The Catherine Anne Butterfield Memorial Charity for deserving mothers, United counties bus company, Northamptonshire Yeomanry Association, Northampton General hospital, articles and cuttings of churches and railways in county, Boothville Primary School and much more. Public Records Search


Which spirit is found in a daiquiri cocktail?

Daiquiri Cocktail - Small Screen Network The Cocktail Spirit with Robert Hess Daiquiri Cocktail The daiquiri is a historic and iconic cocktail and John F. Kennedy’s favorite cocktail. It’s simplicity disguises what can be a complex and delicious cocktail when made correctly. 2 oz rum Strain into a cocktail glass. Garnish with lime wheel. Robert Hess 17 Aug 2007 8:03 am These days it seems like most people think of the Daiquiri as being a “frozen” drink, which is unfortunate. Those drinking it that way are missing out on a great drink, and those who are “wanting” a great drink are avoiding it because they don’t like frozen drinks. You can use the Daiquiri to get a good handle on the whole “balance” thing with the lime juice and the simple syrup. Just play around with the ratios a bit until you feel that it isn’t too sweet or too sour for your palate. One thing I’ve learned is that the sweet/sour balance really does tend to vary from one person to another. -Robert Bikram 16 Dec 2007 7:59 am Robert, Do you think that the Vodka added to the simple syrup actually makes a difference? The effective concentration of alcohol would be pretty low, and fungi can tolerate reasonably high levels of alcohol since they produce it themselves. You can try a side by side test (with and without the vodka) to test your hypothesis. Robert Hess 18 Dec 2007 12:14 pm I’ve never done a true scientific “side-by-side” test on this, but I have simply noticed that without alcohol, mold. With alcohol, no mold. But you’re right, I should try to get some more data. Would also be good to find out how much alcohol is needed and how long the ‘protection’ lasts (wrt. alcohol evaporation) Jonathan Gorman 25 Dec 2007 12:56 pm Robert, What is the right proportions for simple syrup?  I’ve seen 1 pound sugar (about 2 cups) to 1 cup water - and 1 cup sugar to 1 cup water. Robert Hess 25 Dec 2007 1:54 pm There are essentially two main recipes people tend to use for simple syrup, either a 1 part sugar and 1 part water (by volume), or 2 parts sugar to 1 part water. Obviously the second results in a sweeter syrup, it is often refered to as “rich” simple syrup. Which you choose to use can be a bit of a personal choice. I personally prefer the 2-to-1 version myself. But I have several friends who swear by the 1-to-1 version. -Robert Jonathan Gorman 25 Dec 2007 2:38 pm When you specify simple syrup in your instructions, are you using 1:1 or 2:1? Merry Christmas. Thomas 28 Jan 2008 5:31 pm Robert, I also notice that your syrup is tan.  What kind of sugar do you use to make it?  And I salute you atop your Soap Box regarding sour mix.  Good speech! Robert Hess 29 Jan 2008 6:19 am We get so much lovely sunshine here in Seattle that lots of things take on that wonderful tan color. Ok, maybe not :-> Actually I used “Demerara” (aka. raw cane) sugar to make my simple syrup for this episode. I find that it has just a little bit of extra character to it. -Robert Owen Webb 29 Jan 2008 12:51 pm I’m a little confused by your comments regarding simply syrup.  In the episode you say you use a 1:1 ratio. Here in the comments you say you prefer to use a 2:1 ratio.  When you use simply syrup in the episodes, are you giving us the recipe for 1:1 syrup or the richer 2:1 syrup. Thanks, Robert Hess 29 Jan 2008 1:16 pm Owen, Good catch… as I was rattling off at the mouth I should have said “two cups of sugar” instead of one. I personally prefer to use a 2:1 ratio in my syrup. Which of course raises another issue as to if “you” might happen to prefer the 1:1 ratio, how does that alter your drink? Well as you might expect it won’t be “quite” as sweet, and so you may need to slightly adjust the recipe to your palate, which is part of what makes “mixology” such a fun thing because we are each providing our own slight interpretation of a drink every time we make it. Thomas 2 Feb 2008 8:24 pm I can see the dense Seattle rainforest outside your window there, so I knew you were joking about the sun.  I recently tried finely granulated raw sugar in some bar syrup and it turned out kind of greenish.  T


In which country did Idi Amin settle and die after his exile from Uganda?

Idi Amin, Murderous and Erratic Ruler of Uganda in the 70's, Dies in Exile - The New York Times The New York Times World |Idi Amin, Murderous and Erratic Ruler of Uganda in the 70's, Dies in Exile Search Continue reading the main story Idi Amin, whose eight-year reign of terror in Uganda encompassed widespread killing, torture and dispossession of multitudes and left the country pauperized, died yesterday in Jidda, Saudi Arabia, where he had lived for years in exile. He was believed to have been about 78 years old, though some reports said he was as old as 80. Mr. Amin had been hospitalized and on life support since mid-July. He died from multiple organ failure, Reuters reported. For much of the 1970's, the beefy, sadistic and telegenic despot had reveled in the spotlight of world attention as he flaunted his tyrannical power, hurled outlandish insults at world leaders and staged pompous displays of majesty. By contrast, his later years were spent in enforced isolation as the Saudi Arabian authorities made sure he maintained a low profile. Mr. Amin, a convert to Islam, his four wives and more than 30 children fled Uganda just ahead of an invading force of Ugandan exiles and Tanzanian troops that overthrew his government. They went first to Libya, and eventually to Saudi Arabia. Continue reading the main story By the time he had escaped with his life, the devastation he had wreaked lay fully exposed in the scarred ruins of Uganda. The number of people he caused to be killed has been tabulated by exiles and international human rights groups as close to 300,000 out of a total population of 12 million. Advertisement Continue reading the main story Those murdered were mostly anonymous people: farmers, students, clerks and shopkeepers who were shot or forced to bludgeon one another to death by members of death squads, including the chillingly named Public Safety Unit and the State Research Bureau. Along with the military police, these forces numbering 18,000 men were recruited largely from Mr. Amin's home region. They often chose their victims because they wanted their money, houses or women, or because the tribal groups the victims belonged to were marked for humiliation. But there were also many hundreds of prominent men and women among the dead. Their killings were public affairs carried out in ways that were meant to attract attention, terrorize the living and convey the message that it was Mr. Amin who wanted them killed. They included cabinet ministers, Supreme Court judges, diplomats, university rectors, educators, prominent Catholic and Anglican churchmen, hospital directors, surgeons, bankers, tribal leaders and business executives. In addition to Ugandans, the dead also included some foreigners, among them Dora Bloch, a 73-year-old woman. She was dragged from a Kampala hospital and killed in 1976 after Israeli commandoes raided Entebbe Airport to rescue 100 other Israelis who along with her had been taken as hostages from a hijacked Air France plane. As an awareness of spreading horror and suffering filtered out of Uganda, Mr. Amin began to address the criticism, choosing words that intentionally added insult to injury. He declared that Hitler had been right to kill six million Jews. Having already called Julius Nyerere, then the president of Tanzania, a coward, an old woman and a prostitute, he announced that he loved Mr. Nyerere and ''would have married him if he had been a woman.'' He called Kenneth Kaunda, then the president of Zambia, an ''imperialist puppet and bootlicker'' and Henry A. Kissinger ''a murderer and a spy.'' He said he expected Queen Elizabeth to send him '' her 25-year-old knickers'' in celebration of the silver anniversary of her coronation. In other comments he offered to become king of Scotland and lead his Celtic subjects to independence from Britain. He forced white residents of Kampala to carry him on a throne and kneel before him as photographers captured the moment for the world to see. He also ejected Peace Corps volunteers and the United States marines who had guarded the American Embas